A Wedding in Victoria

Michel Pilon and I were fortunate enough to be able to attend the marriage of Haley Kruse to Kieran Wilson in Victoria on July 7. Those of you who remember Kieran will recall that he has a deep interest in matters liturgical, and this came through at the wedding.

I do believe that it is the first nuptial High Mass I have ever witnessed. Our own Fr. Schmidt was the Deacon of the Mass, which took place in St. Barnabas’ Church. This parish has a Mass that is very much like our own, and the ceremonial was perfectly orchestrated. I took personal pleasure in seeing the sacred ministers appear in birettas – two of which were on loan from St. John’s!

The young couple looked very happy both at the wedding and at the reception afterwards, which was held in a marquee on the grounds of a very fine home in the Victoria suburbs. We enjoyed the occasion, and were glad to be able to pass on the well-wishes of the people of St. John’s to the newlyweds. They will be re-locating to Toronto where they will be continuing their studies. Toronto is not that far from Montreal, and I expect that we will have a chance to see Mr. and Mrs. Wilson on future visits to our parish.