Rector’s Blog

Welcome to St. Mary’s on this Easter celebration! Whether you are a long time member or visiting for the first time, you are very welcome. Today we celebrate what we celebrate every Sunday – Jesus’ resurrection. We celebrate God’s triumph over death and the deathless love that reaches out to each and every one of […]

We have entered into the oldest rituals in the Christian faith – Holy Week. From the earliest years, Christians would mark the events leading up to Jesus’ death: his entrance into Jerusalem, turning over tables in the Temple, the Last Supper, Crucifixion and Resurrection. The Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil) come to

We are edging towards spring (though there is plenty of cold weather ahead), and my daffodils are starting to poke through the earth. I love seeing the flowers begin to pop up at church, reminders that even though it is cold now, it won’t be forever. With the arrival of April comes the fast approach

Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent, also known as Laetere Sunday or Rejoice Sunday. This Sunday is considered a day of relaxation from normal Lenten rigors; a day of hope with Easter at last within sight. If we had pink vestments, we would wear them on Sunday. It is a sign that we are

Sunday is the Third Sunday in Lent, a mid point of the season. As we look back over the last 19 days, and towards the next 27, I hope you have found time to spend with God. How is your soul this Lent? Where is your relationship with God? If you would like a chance

This Sunday is the start of Daylight Saving! I hope you set your clocks forward an hour on Saturday evening, or you’ll be an hour late to service. This marks two years since the beginning of our Covid shutdown, and I believe that we are beginning to see glimmers of hope. The infection rate in

We have entered into the season of Lent – a penitential season full of fasting, praying and almsgiving. It is traditional during Lent to take on practices that move us closer to God, perhaps giving up something so we can focus more on God, or taking on a practice that points us back to God.

Sunday is our last Sunday before Lent, and we are going to celebrate with pancakes! Lent was traditionally a time to give up rich foods, and so right before the start of Lent people would make cakes to use up their sugar, butter, eggs and flour before the penitential season. While your Lent may or

I was so sorry to miss the Bishop’s Visit last Sunday, but I hope you enjoyed getting to know Bishop Lee. Thank you to Deacon Chuck and everyone for managing in my absence, I haven’t been sick for the last couple years, and I am so grateful I was able to stay home and sleep.

This Sunday is our Bishop’s Visit! I hope you join me in welcoming Bishop Jeff Lee to St. Mary’s. Please wear your nametag to help Bishop Lee match names masked faces. While we will not have Coffee Hour, we will have an opportunity to chat with the Bishop in the Church at 9 a.m. I