7 Easter (Sunday after the Ascension) Psalm 97; Acts 16:16 – 34; Rev. 22:12 – 14, 16 – 17, 20 – 21; John 17:20 – 26 After he, Jesus, had said this, he was lifted up before their very eyes, and a cloud took him from their sight. They were gazing intently into the sky …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I share the following information. The Right Reverend Barbara C Harris: I am pleased to be able to further the announcement that after almost two years, our diocese, hindered by Covid-19 restrictions, is able to invite the people of the diocese to a Service of Thanksgiving for the …
6 Easter Psalm 67; Acts 16:9 – 15; Revelation 21:10, 22 – 22:5; John 14:23 – 29 Peace is my parting gift to you, my own peace, such as the world cannot give. Set your troubled hearts at rest, and banish your fears. John 14:27 On Thursday of this week, we observe the Feast of …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I post as usual the homily which I delivered this morning at Eucharist. Its focus is on the Feast of the Ascension, which we observe and celebrate on Thursday of this week. That Holy Day carries personal significance, for it is the day over many decades, on which …
5 Easter Psalm 148; Acts 11:1 – 18; Revelation 21:1 – 6; John 13:31 – 35 Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. John 13.34 Chances are, no matter where in these United States you were born, or grew up, or worked, chances are you have heard, perhaps yourself even …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, Just as a reminder, in posting to you a weekly update of events in our parish, it is my intent to keep everyone informed of pertinent information, and particularly those among us who are hindered, by whatever reason, from attending weekly in-person Eucharistic liturgies. Today, prior to my …
4 Easter Psalm 23; Acts 9:36 – 43; Revelation 7:9 – 17; John 10:22 – 30 My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 Nothing is wrong with this image, so long as we do not delude ourselves that onto that pastoral glade the sun always shines, without interruption, …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, After a two-week respite from email and non-essential Zoom meetings, I “take up the pen” again, in order to communicate information regarding our parish. As many of you admonished me towards self-preservation, I report that those hours were spent with members of my family, as we reconnected with …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I share with you my delight in seeing again, after a hiatus of two long years, so many familiar faces at Eucharist, and to hear sung with such enthusiasm, although still behind masks for health safety’s sake, the familiar hymns of Easter. I pray that the light which …
Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!