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May 4th

 OK all Star Wars fans - May the 4th be with you!

And with that inspiration, Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, celebrating May Fete today, says May the Fete be with you!

The Christ Church May Fete began long ago - 120-130 years ago to be more specific. One of the earliest iterations, in the late 1890s, included selling tamales and coffee, and was aimed at raising funds to help with building costs. And fund raising was also needed after hurricane damage in 1900, and a devastating fire in 1938. But most of all May Fete is and always has been a celebration of friendship and support among friends who worship together. May Fete is a sign of faith and hope for the Christ Church family.  This year three of the Sunday services (9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.) will have one big 10 a.m. bilingual service before the party begins!

Over the years, the May Fete has changed and adapted - there are still a young May Fete King and Queen and an intricate May pole dance, but the most popular foods now are hot dogs and chicken nuggets. Thanks to donations, the May Fete is now free to all. This year there is a bake sale, with proceeds going to support Brigid's Hope.


And as you might imagine, there is May Fete history in my family as well - my mother was the 1931 May Fete Queen!  . . . yes, also lots of changes over the years in May Fete attire!
So may the Fete - and the Faith - be with you, too, dear readers!

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