Rector’s Blog

During this Advent season, I hope you are finding blessings in light and in dark, in work and in rest. May you prepare for Jesus’ coming, heed the message of the prophets, and proclaim forgiveness of sins. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and discussion about our fests for 2022. We will […]

As we enter into this time of Advent, I pray for the people of Waukesha, for all those who mourn, grieve and shout to the sky “Why?” I keep them in my prayers, and ask for healing and strength in their community. Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent. It is a time when we

Happy End of the Liturgical Year! This Sunday is the Last Sunday of Year B, also called Christ the King Sunday. Our Gospel readings will move from being mostly from Mark to being mostly from Luke, though this Sunday our Gospel comes from John. We will be talking about our Fests for 2022 at both

Thank you to everyone who donated winter clothing, water bottles and funds to the Hospitality Center in Racine. Their mission is to be “a community of hope and dignity that welcomes all” as well as providing “space to gather and connect with essential resources.” This is a Diocesan mission, and I am so proud of

Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour this Saturday! Sunday we celebrate All Saints Day with Eucharist in the morning and Evensong at 5 p.m. If you would like to carve a pumpkin or color a picture, please take a template from the narthex (or find your own online). All Saints is one

Pledge Sunday was such a delight! I want to thank everyone who attended, as well as everyone who prayerfully considered their pledge to St. Mary’s. You are what makes this community possible, and more than that you make us vibrant and meaningful. Thank you! Of course, if you have not yet had a chance to

After four Sundays examining the theme of Every Perfect Gift, Sunday is our Stewardship Celebration! After the table is set for Communion, there will be an opportunity to come forward and place your pledge card on the altar, a literal offering up of your tithe of time, talent and treasure to God. I find something

Thank you to everyone who has donated winter clothing and funds for the Hospitality Center. I had a few questions last Sunday about the Hospitality Center, and wanted to let you know that it is a Diocese of Milwaukee ministry based in Racine that provides hot meals to folks. The Hospitality Center provides basic needs:

We are now in our third week of Stewardship, and I wonder what gift revelations you may have discovered. Have you looked at how to give? Or how to receive? Or what to give? I hope no matter your reflections you are feeling drawn closer to God and one another in community. This Sunday our

I had so much fun reading responses to the question “What perfect gift have you received?” Thank you to everyone who shared their wisdom and stories. I hope you will take some time to read the responses, they are on the television in the Parish Hall. This week we will focus on the question “What