Wow, I can't imagine getting an "I miss you" notice from the church. I really don't think they pay much attention to who and who doesn't go, since St. John's is a pretty large parish. When we move to Prince Frederick, though, and look for a new church maybe we'll end up somewhere smaller. I'm having my reception at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall and they have a 'Welcome New Members' bulletin board where they post your family's picture and name, which I think is pretty darn neat!!!
I really look forward to not just 'going' to church at a new parish, but becoming involved in it, and I just hope they don't try to shove the
down our throats too hard - or else we won't be able to stand it, lol!