Kirkin o'the Tartan

We are of the Lamont Clan.
Dennis' mother was born in Coatbridge, Scotland.
This is our clan Tartan....

This only comes up once a year,

on the Sunday were we celebrate

Kirkin of the Tartan at St. John's Episcopal Church.

Kirkin of the Tartan means

Blessing of the Flags or Blessing of the Families.

It is a celebration, not only of religious freedoms,

But freedoms in general.

St. John's celebrates this day with fanfare.

The Lexington Pipes and Drums come to play

and worship with us in growing numbers every year.

We parade through downtown Versailles,

with police escort and led by the bagpipes,

And end up at the church for a ceremony

and a very moving service.

Each clan is called out by name

and the members stand and are recognized.

When the pipes play "Amazing Grace"

there is not a dry eye in the church.

This year was especially moving because

this is our last Kirkin with the man

who brought us this great tradition.

Father always wears his kilt on this day

We see parishioners on this Sunday that we don't often see.

We worship and celebrate and hug and

break bread together, then go on with our day,

with smiles on our faces and in our hearts....