Guess that would explain why my wife and I cross the Potomac most Sundays...
Tell me about it! The Christmas Eve Mass at my parish was a prime example. Our pastor is gay but I don't hold it against him. He is quite the artist - uses the sanctuary like a stage, with a floor to ceiling blue banner sporting his own interpretation of the Star of Bethlehem. Uplighting highlights a contemporary 3 piece Nativity scene. Green boughs, along with red and white poinsettias are meticulously woven together like. The altar was set with a red drop cloth and two tapestries hanging down the front that color coordinated with his vestments. - YES - he wore red vestments! According to the GIRM, the proper color for Christmas is white. There is one codicil that allows a priest to switch colors on special occasions. He took full advantage.
The 'contemporary music group' performs at this mass. Yes - performs! During the consecration, the pianist and guitarist played 'background' music. I wanted to jump up and tell them to stop! The highlight came after communion when they played an upbeat, kumbaya piece. One little girl began dancing in the pew - the pastor smiled (he may even have glanced in my direction). It was a veritable show stopper. There was a rousing round of applause at the end of their performance. I refrained from joining in, bit my tongue and pleaded with our Lord to forgive the malice I felt in my heart in that moment. /sigh/