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And yet when churches try to make their services more entertaining and appealing to young people, they get sneered at by the traditionalists.

:shrug:

The problem is that the changes to The Mass make it less solumn. We need to return to the TLM.

This is from KingFish. Even preachers have a nice sense of humor:

Preacher Football Terms

Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly
leaving during the invitation.

Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin
during worship.

Halftime - The period between Sunday School and
worship when many choose to leave

Benchwarmer - Those who do not sing, pray, work,
or apparently do anything but sit.

Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom
or water fountain) during the service.

Staying in the Pocket - What happens to a lot of money
that should be given to the Lord's work.

Two-minute Warning - The point at which you realize
the sermon is almost over and begin to gather up your
children and belongings.

Instant Replay - The preacher loses his notes and falls
back on last week's illustrations.

Sudden Death - What happens to the attention span of
the congregation if the preacher goes "overtime".

Trap - You're called on to pray and are asleep.

End Run - Getting out of church quick, without speaking
to any guest or fellow member.

Flex Defense - The ability to allow absolutely nothing
said during the sermon to affect your life.

Halfback Option - The decision of 50% of the congregation
not to return for the evening service.

Blitz - The rush for the restaurants following the closing
prayer.