There is a saying in The Episcopal Church regarding sacramental confession, or the Reconciliation of a Penitent: All can; some should; none must. Over the years, I have found confession/reconciliation to be a powerful means of restoration and the realization of grace in our lives. Of course we “confess” whenever we receive Holy Eucharist in … More Reconciliation Reminder
Beloved of God, We all experience pain in our lives. Sometimes it comes in the form of physical pain: a headache or toothache, a pulled muscle, pain caused by disease, broken bones, and the like. Sometimes it comes from our emotions: hurt feelings, broken hearts, loneliness or emptiness, grief, mental anguish or illness, and the … More A Lenten Meditation
“As we enter into the season of Lent, it is appropriate that our stewardship focuses on our very own soul. The most valuable possession with which God has entrusted each of us is our soul. Jesus asked, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” One’s … More Stewardship of Your Soul
“Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. … More Remember that you are dust…
Services for Ash Wednesday, 3/1/17, are as follows: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Ashes to Go (drive thru area along Maple Street) 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes – spoken (Church) 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Ashes to Go (drive thru area along Maple Street) 7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes – with … More Ash Wednesday Services
Beloved of God, On Friday February 24, in the life of the Church, we celebrated our dear Saint Matthias, the so-called 13th Apostle, and the saint for whom we are named because our parish was incorporated on this feast day in 1869. Matthias must have been a humble man as very little is known about … More Celebrate Saint Matthias!
Please make plans to join us THIS TUESDAY, February 28, for our our annual pancake dinner! We’ll be serving from 5 until 6:30. You’ll be able to enjoy potato, blueberry, and regular pancakes. Meals also include sausage, applesauce, and dessert. Adults $9 Children $5 Under 4 Free! Why do we do this? Here’s an excellent … More Join Us for Shove Tuesday Pancakes
Our adult choir invites you to a special Lenten Choral Evensong on Sunday, March 12 at 4 p.m. The choir has prepared a program of music that promises to create a spirit of reflection and introspection. You’all hear Healey Willan’s stirring Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E-Flat as well as anthems by Harold Friedell and … More Join us for Choral Evensong!
Beloved of God, A year or so ago, our Stewardship Chair came to me and asked about this whole concept of Stewardship. Like many, when she heard the word “Stewardship” she understandably thought that it referred to what we now call the Annual Giving Campaign. I began to explain that the Annual Giving Campaign is … More Under the Umbrella
Loving and caring for ONE ANOTHER is an important feature of stewardship. Just as much as taking care of yourself. Stewardship is part of everything we say and do and every decision we make. God has entrusted much to us, and that includes one another. Helping a fellow human being, while it can be inconvenient, … More Stewardship 24/7 – 365
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