These are weird, wild times we live in. Masses are not cancelled where I live (yet), but COVID-19 has caused our Bishops to dispense us from our Sunday obligation for the next three weeks. My parish has cancelled all non-essential (that seems to mean non-sacramental) gatherings. This includes our weekly choir and ensemble rehearsal, though we are still permitted to gather and sing/play for Mass on Sundays, with the important instructions to stay home if members are particularly vulnerable and/or experiencing symptoms of any kind.
On one hand, we could take this ban on non-essential gatherings as an invitation to relax while we deal with this unprecedented public health crisis. Tuesday night choir will be one less thing to worry about as we all focus on staying healthy and safe.
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