Guess what arrived in the post this morning dated 16th. June 2011?
My permission to officiate.
It was accompanied by a scribbled note that states:
"I understand from the Archdeacon that you have asked for Permission to Officiate in the Diocese which I duly enclose."
Asked?
Oh well. You've all seen his letter from February 2010. That you know what I know will do me.
...it figures.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, Happy Birthday, MP.
My goodness! What a birthday surprise. Better late than never, eh? I am happy for you, MadPriest, truly. My heart is full.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the cable cutoff. That was not a nice birthday present. No one can say your life is not eventful.
Happy birthday MP!! I hope you do find thise at least some cause to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteAbout time but wonderful none the less!
ReplyDeleteWell, well! Happy Birthday indeed!
ReplyDeleteI don't suppose you have some friends in the area who might need some Summer holiday coverage? You are too good a liturgist to waste.
In any event, happy, happy!
FWIW
jimB
Oh, I'm so glad. I really hope you have a chance to do some supply work.
ReplyDeletewell, theres a turn up! maybe they thought they ahd let you suffer long enough.. like the others I hope this produces some work in th near future.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday too!
redx
Or maybe they got scared.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe they got scared.
ReplyDeleteThere is that. It truly messes with my mind to think that your mad strategies may just work.
I was just copying the USA at the end of WWII.
ReplyDeleteAnd, heck, I had played nice for 10 months.
Happy, happy birthday! Right near the solstice. Here comes the sun!
ReplyDeleteWow! The squeaky wheel FINALLY got some grease!
ReplyDeleteAs I know what officiating as the PRIEST YOU ARE means to you, MP, I say
ReplyDeleteThanks Be to God!
Happy, happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHooray! A wonderful birthday present indeed. Very happy for you.
ReplyDelete(Enjoying the podcast, BTW...)
Happy bloody birthday misery guts!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday MP. Wow! You can officiate. I am so pleased for you. An extra kiss attached xx
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday greetings or penblwydd hapus as we say in Wales. On occasion.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday MP
ReplyDelete!Happy Birthday! I keep hoping that the C of E lurkers are checking out St. Laika's and susing out that u r a super sensitive liturgist and your skills are very much of value and your knowledge of music & liturgy enriches all sorts and conditions of persons, etc!!!
ReplyDeleteYeaaa!
nij
Thanks, Nij. But they'll probably just nick my format rather than actually use my skills with me attached.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! :) I hope this is just the beginning of things looking up for you.
ReplyDeleteYou'll never believe me but I swear I was thinking about this just this morning...almost like I knew it was coming.
ReplyDeleteTracie the Red
Burn the witch!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear this news.
ReplyDeleteThis is welcome news.
ReplyDeleteIf your part of the world is anything like ours, there are frequently more funerals than hours in the day (or so I am told). Now, what's stopping you making friends with local incumbents and funeral directors alike, offering your services?
What fantastic news. The congregations where you officiate will be the recipients of this birthday present.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and Happy Birthday, MP!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, MP. Great News.
ReplyDeleteMust be something I said.
Miss one day, and it turns out that it's your birthday! I hope it was extremely happy, and that you make an occasion to use that Permission to Officiate promptly. Congratulations on both.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, and congratulations. Good on you for not letting them force you into silence!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday and congratulations for the permission to officiate. You now can see yourself as a priest. May the doors continue to be opened as this one has been opened.
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