Letter from Rev. Clarence, 4/12/22 Dear Members of St. James, I write to inform you that the funeral for deceased parishioner, Ronald “Ronnie” Carson, will be held on Monday, 18 April 2022, 1:30 p.m. at Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, (Powder House Square), Somerville 02144. Born in Montreal, Canada, to Jack and Shirley Carson who …
5 Lent Psalm 126; Isaiah 43:16 – 21; Philippians 3:4b – 14; John 12:1 – 8 “Could not this perfume have been sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” John 12.5 Over various centuries, the measure for mercantile exchange, locally, nationally and internationally, has changed. I recall the Gold Standard, …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, On Friday I posted to you information regarding the sudden death of Ronald “Ronnie” Carson. … I bid you pray for the repose of Ronnie’s soul, but also for continued support for his brother. _HOLY WEEK AND EASTER_SUNDAY, 10 APRIL 10:00 a.m. Distribution of Palms and Celebration of …
Dear Members of St. James, It is with a sad heart that I am obliged to report to you the sudden passing of long-time member Ronald “Ronnie” Carlson. His return to eternity took place this early morning, Friday, 1 April, at Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the 61st year of his time. His brother …
4 Lent Psalm 32; Joshua 5:9 – 12; II Corinthians 5:16 – 21; Luke 15:1 – 3, 11b – 32 But then he came to his senses. Luke 15:17 One nagging question which we pose often quietly to ourselves, in the privacy of our own minds is: “What if?” That question, on its surface simple …
4 Lent Dear Members and Friends of St. James,In addition to my weekly meditation, I take this opportunity to direct your attention to matters concerning our parish. Some of what follows may seem repetitive, i.e. items previously posted in this medium. Also, some information, mentioned today for the first time, will be repeated in the …
7 Epiphany 20 February 2022 Psalm 37:1 – 12, 41 – 42; Genesis 45:3 – 11, 15; I Corinthians 15:35 – 38, 42 – 50; Luke 6:27 – 38 A righteous person speaks words of wisdom and justice is always on his lips. Ps. 37:30 It was in my Midwestern high school that I was …
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James, I write to thank you again for your participation last Sunday, 13 February, in our Annual Meeting. As I noted prior and during our meeting, and repeat now afterwards, to hold such an important gathering via Zoom, whether visually or via telephone conference, as did we, is not …
5 Epiphany Psalm 138; Isaiah 6:1 – 13; I Corinthians 15:1 – 11; Luke 5:1 – 11 Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5 My reflection this morning has two related focuses. My high school Latin teacher, about whom …
Dear Parishioner and Friends of St. James, I begin my update today which an apology. Because of weather conditions and having no immediate task that required me this week passed to be on our church campus, I was not aware until this morning that access to our buildings had not been cleared of the two …