1 Advent Psalm 122; Isaiah 2:1–3; Romans 13:11–14; Matthew 24:36–44 You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. Romans 13:11 One week ago to the day, we celebrated in this holy place the Feast of Christ the King. Liturgically, we acknowledged that the Christ, whose …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I am obliged by Canon Law and pleased as a priest serving in this jurisdiction to announce again the visitation to St. James on Sunday, 11 December, the third Sunday in Advent, of our Bishop – diocesan, the Rt. Rev. Alan M. Gates. This visit will be the …
Canticle 4; Jeremiah 23:1–6; Colossians 1:11–20; Luke 23:33–43 And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left… And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying. ‘He saved others’ let him save …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, This week I call to your attention several items of importance. The first is to remind you that our vestry meet on Sunday next, following Eucharist. You are invited to see your parish as it deals with the everyday matters pertaining to the upkeep of our campus and …
Dear People of St. James! I inform you with much enthusiasm that our Bishop – diocesan, the Right Reverend Alan M. Gates, shall make a pastoral visit on Sunday, 11 December. This will be the first episcopal visit since 2019, just prior to the beginning of the pandemic. As you have heard often from me, …
23 Pentecost Canticle 9 (BCP); Isaiah 65:17–25; II Thessalonians 3:6–13; Luke 21:5–19 I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. Isaiah 65:17 Inasmuch as today’s reading from the Gospel according to Luke begins with a statement about the Temple in Jerusalem …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, It is a relief, somewhat, when I am able to report to you that, as we continue to reaffirm our presence since the beginning of the pandemic and our regathering for in-person worship, this past week has been one of calm and a steady march forward. It is …
22 Pentecost Psalm 145:1–5, 18– 22; Haggai 1:1–15b; II Thessalonians 2:1–5, 13–17; Luke 20:27 – 38 God called you… so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. II Thessalonians 2:14 On Tuesday of the week past, the Church observed the Feast of All Saints. Once a year, we give thanks to …
Dear Members and Friends of St. James, Tradition demands that words from a rector or priest-in-charge should be always serious, devoid of humor. However, the shock of seeing darkness in our hemisphere already at 5:00 p.m., having set our clock back by one hour and knowing that daylight hours will continue to decrease until winter …
20 Pentecost Psalm 65; Joel 2:23–32; II Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18; Luke 18:9–14 And the Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, I thank you, God, that I am not like the rest of mankind… Luke18:11b I have a confession to make this morning, and where could I find a better, more appropriate place to make …