and St. Madeleine. On Sundays each church held three services, the first at sunrise, the second at nine o’clock and a third at three o’clock. At twelve noon, there was a children’s service, where the catechism was taught. Throughout the week additional services were held in each church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In short, there was more than enough work for a pastor seeking it. Calvin not only sought it, he was compelled to work hard as well. In October 1549, the city council decided that