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 …