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I have a question...; ...what's a "Green Cardigan"?
Topic Started: Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 14:29 (896 Views)
Mrs.Pogle	Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 14:29 Post #1
Happy Couple! Posts: 765 Group: Members Member #219 Joined: February 2, 2009	On browsing the forum, I have noticed a few references to "Green Cardigans"! What, please is a "Green Cardigan"? Perhaps, as a convert, I still have some pieces missing I have worked out already that a "Green Cardigan" is not a good thing... (I don't personally have a green cardigan in my posession, btw, but I have a nice lime-green crocheted waistcoat. Is that the same thing?)
	"Living Life on the Home Front!" My Blog: Life on the Home Front “It is most laudable in a married woman to be devout, but she must never forget that she is a housewife. And sometimes she must leave God at the altar to find Him in her housekeeping.” ~ St. Frances of Rome


KatyA	Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 14:35 Post #2
Administrator Posts: 5,199 Group: Admin Member #6 Joined: September 26, 2006	Green Cardigan is the lady of the parish who has appointed herself ruler of all that goes on in the parish - like it or not if she says it must be, it will be. Carlo wrote a wonderful Ode to GC but I can't find it just now - perhaps he wil be kind enough to post it again KatyA



Mrs.Pogle	Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 14:39 Post #3
Happy Couple! Posts: 765 Group: Members Member #219 Joined: February 2, 2009	Aaaaah, I see! Des she actually have to wear a green cardigan (so I know who to look out for? )
	"Living Life on the Home Front!" My Blog: Life on the Home Front “It is most laudable in a married woman to be devout, but she must never forget that she is a housewife. And sometimes she must leave God at the altar to find Him in her housekeeping.” ~ St. Frances of Rome


Alan	Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 14:50 Post #4
Posts: 683 Group: Members Member #13 Joined: September 26, 2006	Mrs.Pogle Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 14:39 Aaaaah, I see! Des she actually have to wear a green cardigan (so I know who to look out for? ) Like all "good agents" she often disguises her appearance.
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Clare	Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 15:07 Post #5
Wacko Schismatic Traditionalist Woman Posts: 3,036 Group: Members Member #70 Joined: March 27, 2007	I've just found this rather charming Panda of the Green Cardigan:
	S.A.G. My attempt at a blog.


Mrs.Pogle	Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 15:31 Post #6
Happy Couple! Posts: 765 Group: Members Member #219 Joined: February 2, 2009	This Green Cardigan looks much more sinister than your panda, Clare who is rather cute!)
	"Living Life on the Home Front!" My Blog: Life on the Home Front “It is most laudable in a married woman to be devout, but she must never forget that she is a housewife. And sometimes she must leave God at the altar to find Him in her housekeeping.” ~ St. Frances of Rome


CARLO	Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 21:49 Post #7
Posts: 1,648 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: September 28, 2006	KatyA Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 14:35 Green Cardigan is the lady of the parish who has appointed herself ruler of all that goes on in the parish - like it or not if she says it must be, it will be. Carlo wrote a wonderful Ode to GC but I can't find it just now - perhaps he wil be kind enough to post it again KatyA LADY OF THE GREEN CARDIGAN Thou shalt have no other ladies before thee Either at the going out or leaving of the porch Or wherever sandals are worn In PAC and SPUC And committee of readers or liturgy Thou shalt be at Father's side And shalt wear the green cardigan And carry the book of minutes Which thou hast not had time to bring up to date But thou shalt tap the cover from time to time As a sign of thy position and authority Thou shalt issue no agenda before the evening of the meeting And deliver all reports personally and only by word of mouth On Sundays without fail thou shalt distribute the Mass leaflets and the bulletins And the covenant forms Even unto those who pay no tax Thou shalt pay no heed to their pleadings But smile patiently and address them by the names of their brothers, sisters, parents or the Saint of the Day For there are so many tasks And so little time for detail and courtesy In thy world where few are called And only thou art chosen Copyright “CARLO” 2004 Edited by CARLO, Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 21:50.
	Judica me Deus


OsullivanB	Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 21:54 Post #8
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JRJ	Wednesday, 4. February 2009, 17:09 Post #9
Posts: 591 Group: Members Member #117 Joined: December 5, 2007	Mrs.Pogle Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 15:31 This Green Cardigan looks much more sinister than your panda, Clare who is rather cute!) Eek! Nearly the image of a Green Cardigan in the US. Run, run away!
	Jennifer hubby's dinosaur blog


Karin	Wednesday, 4. February 2009, 22:30 Post #10
Karin Posts: 825 Group: Members Member #9 Joined: September 26, 2006	Dear Mrs. Pogle. A year or so ago, I had to explain to my friends here on the Cyber Forum that I have two green cardigans - one dark green and one a lighter shade. And I had to promise not to wear them outside of the house when we return home (which I certainly hope is this year). And I must definitely NOT wear one to church. Since I have been trained fairly well in enemy identification, I feel certain I will be able to spot the typical offender before I am approached in a new parish. However, we've already asked our new parish priest to give us a shout if one is approaching from a blind spot! And as Jennifer so aptly put it - run - run away! I almost forgot to mention, we have several brilliant poet laureates here on the Cyber Forum and the above poem is, indeed by our own Msgr. Carlo, Esq. You will enjoy their postings and since I haven't mentioned it - welcome aboard. This is a great Forum to be associated with. Edited by Karin, Wednesday, 4. February 2009, 22:39.
	Karin Hvaljen Isus i Marija. Kraljica Mira, moli za nas. "Praised be Jesus and Mary. Queen of Peace, Pray for Us."


MickCook	Wednesday, 4. February 2009, 22:43 Post #11
Posts: 633 Group: Members Member #18 Joined: September 26, 2006	This is just Mick's take on the green cardigan thing - not to be taken too seriously. With steely glare they transfix the unsuspecting soul, Pinned by a look that they may swoop and instill fear. The fault of speaking to Father without their consent, For they have to judge what is fitting for his holy ear. The sun outside may blaze from a clear blue sky, And cars like ovens await their owners to bake. Yet she who must be obeyed will in Cardigan Green Stamp her foot and cause the earth to quake. For those attending Mass this bright Sunday, The lady is but a thorn in the side. While Mass remains a holy devotion for all, She can’t see it through her pride. Pity the lady in green, who’s tabernacle is a closed mind. Pity the lady in green and pray for her miserable soul. Pity the women who gives the wrong impression, While digging for herself a rather deep hole.
	:) Mick The Cook Companies


CARLO	Wednesday, 4. February 2009, 23:59 Post #12
Posts: 1,648 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: September 28, 2006	JRJ Wednesday, 4. February 2009, 17:09 Mrs.Pogle Tuesday, 3. February 2009, 15:31 This Green Cardigan looks much more sinister than your panda, Clare who is rather cute!) Eek! Nearly the image of a Green Cardigan in the US. Run, run away! Is that a fruitcake she is placing in the basket? Salva me! Save me! CARLO
	Judica me Deus


Bob Crowley	Thursday, 5. February 2009, 13:15 Post #13
Posts: 535 Group: Members Member #127 Joined: December 21, 2007	It seems to me that "Green Cardigan" is a colloquial term restricted to the UK. I'd never heard of the term until I happened to start reading this forum. Initially I thought it was something like the "scapular" which I had heard about, and which I honestly don't care about much. For one thing, in Australia, it's too hot to wear cardigans most of the year (at least in subtropical Brisbane) and up north they've all got their togs and floaties on the moment. And I don't know that we have the problem here, to the extent that you seem to. Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see Green Cardigan type ladies around the Mass. I do sometimes hear traditionalist Catholics making mountains out of molehills (eg. complaining we say the Apostles Creed instead of the Nicene Creed, as though Almighty God's going to give a stuff one way or the other).



Mrs.Pogle	Thursday, 5. February 2009, 13:36 Post #14
Happy Couple! Posts: 765 Group: Members Member #219 Joined: February 2, 2009	This thread is just so funny Love the poems! I don't think we have a "Green Cardigan" in my Parish. We do have a lady who seems to be in charge of a lot of things, but she's nice and always asks me if I've got any new photos of my Grandchildren ~ bless! But the naughty side of me is very tempted to get a green cardigan and wear it to Mass, just to see people's reaction
	"Living Life on the Home Front!" My Blog: Life on the Home Front “It is most laudable in a married woman to be devout, but she must never forget that she is a housewife. And sometimes she must leave God at the altar to find Him in her housekeeping.” ~ St. Frances of Rome


Karin	Thursday, 5. February 2009, 21:45 Post #15
Karin Posts: 825 Group: Members Member #9 Joined: September 26, 2006	You never know if a member of the Cyber Forum is in the parish. Best not to tempt fate!
	Karin Hvaljen Isus i Marija. Kraljica Mira, moli za nas. "Praised be Jesus and Mary. Queen of Peace, Pray for Us."


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