Steph In Boston: St Cecila's Church

My friend Corrinne told me about St Cecilia's Church when she heard I was going to Boston for a year. It's on Belvidere St right next to Berklee College of Music (her alma mater) off Massachusetts Ave and I have her to thank for introducing the church to me. Fr John Unni, the parish priest, is such a charismatic, intelligent, holy and fun person (and handsome too!). His sermons keep everyone on the edge of their pews, and after having listened to almost 10 months worth (minus the times I didn't make it to church) of engaging, funny, anecdotal homilies, sermons for me will never be the same again. Even MJ enjoys his sermons and, if I read him correctly, makes it a point to go to church for this sole purpose. Fr John has also taken a liking to Meg. He always gives her a hug when we pass him at the exit of the church after mass.
I've also volunteered my services to the church. I've become their official photographer of sorts. I shot Holy Week, and First Communion last Sunday, and have also documented the activities the parishioners engage in, like serving dinners at Pine Street Inn, a shelter for the homeless, and serving of Thanksgiving lunch at a home. I've gained more than I've given. The events were a joy to shoot, and Fr and his staff have given me due credit, even though I don't exactly need or want it. They've featured my pix twice on the church bulletin covers, and this Sunday's version will be of last week's First Holy Communion. I'll be taking my mum and bro to church this Sunday, and introducing her to Fr John, hopefully.

Fr John lighting the Easter candle on the pavement across from the church. Everyone then followed the lit candle as it entered the church in the night and its darkness.