Dear Members and Friends of St. James, As the weather outside my study’s window takes on the appearance of winter, several thoughts of importance to our common life come to mind: Because the winter season always brings an increase in contagious illnesses, e.g. the common cold, you are reminded that, should you feel ill, please …

2 Epiphany Psalm 49:1–12; Isaiah 49:1–7; I Corinthians 1:1–9; John 1:29–42 [Andrew] first found his brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ … John 1:41 On Friday, 6 January 2023, we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany.  By today’s standards of almost instantaneous 24-hour news cycle, that is old news.  Indeed, …

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I use this occasion to bring to your attention two “business” matters.  The first, announced at Eucharist, is that the next vestry meeting of the parish is scheduled for Sunday, 22 January, in St. Francis Hall, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist.  Concerns or recommendations may be given …

1 Epiphany Psalm 29; Isaiah 42:1–9; Acts 10:34–43; Matthew 3:13–17 It is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.  Mtt. 3:15 Not that I, this week, was consciously thinking about beginning a new career; however, two events presented themselves to me and caused me to think long and hard regarding a basic …