I like anons version better but this came to mind last night and again today.
John the Baptist Head on a Silver Platter Extravaganza!
It’s a violent, gruesome tale of sin, lust, guilt, rage, and revenge. In other words, perfect for an opera but you’ll likely never see a cute children’s pageant based on it. Unless it's the pageant director's last Sunday – as an Episcopalian, a Christian, or even a human being.
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In addition to the usual procession of acolytes and servers add in a boar's head complete with apple-stuffed-in-mouth. Liturgy aficionados will appreciate the foreshadowing.
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Not usually into liturgical dance at your parish? Invite all the pre-teen girls to prance around provocatively wearing chiffon during the gospel procession. That wouldn't be creepy at all.
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Refer to all the lectors as "talking heads."
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In the sermon, see how many beheading references you can sneak in. Phrases like "a cut above," "go ahead," "slice of life," and "chop suey" all work well.
https://www.clergyconfidential.com/2015/07/john-baptist-head-on-silver-platter.html