This gospel passage is one of the toughest for families. Jesus was not only rejected by his townspeople, as many of those who rejected Jesus were kin. Why? How can we build respect within our own households?
“Lean into Sunday” is an invitation to explore the coming Sunday’s Gospel reading. Each week, families will have an opportunity to read, respond to, and live out the Gospel as a family. About this week’s Gospel:Jesus heals two people, an elderly woman, and a young girl, neither of whom had any status in their community. … READ MORE…
Following the state’s relaxation of pandemic guidelines this week, the Bishop’s Pandemic Task Force met and issued new guidance for parish worship. Our own regathering task force also met and we are introducing some changes in response. We are being particularly cautious around the question of singing. Note that we continue our practice of not … READ MORE…
The Rev. Cn. Jeff Martinhauk Proper 6B, June 13, 2021 My last parish included the opportunity to work with an Episcopal Day School. Each year, in the spring, the preschoolers would undertake a project that seemed so simple but still mystifies me. They would take seeds– strawberry seeds I think– and put them in small … READ MORE…
Tuesday, February 2, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Via ZoomChapter will hold its first regular meeting with the newly elected members. Items to be addressed include: Review and approval of 2020 Parochial Report Review of Michael Kilpatrick’s application to be accepted as a Postulant for Holy Orders Approval of change in the bylaws of St. Paul’s … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s Family, Like others, our Family Ministry has had to adapt and create new ways to provide resources for families to stay connected and engaged in faith formation at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas we emphasize the faith formation of households with children, the name “Family Ministry” encompasses families with children and … READ MORE…
Rocky Update: Courtyard stairs are done. Kathleen will share photo with Tom. Handrails for it being fabricated Chairlift installer comes out again to inspect new housing and will then work out installation schedule, which will likely be a month out. Bids just shared for courtyard cement spruce-up via Brad to Tom. Tom will share with … READ MORE…
It is finished. St John gives these as the last words Jesus utters before his death. Not “it’s all over”, or “I am finished,” but “it is finished.” The project is done. The mission is completed. The purpose has been accomplished. John tells us that death is part of God’s plan to lead us to … READ MORE…
I have just finished watching a series on Netflix called Unorthodox. The story centers around Estey, short for Esther, a young Jewish woman in a community of orthodox Jews and who at age 18 finds herself in an arranged and largely loveless marriage. After a year of failing to get pregnant and a growing discontent … READ MORE…
We hadn’t met in several weeks so had a catch-up meeting. Rocky Update: Dumpsites closed for a few days due to rain so dirt removal on hold a few days. They’re taking the down time to put a man lift in Stairs to the Queen’s Courtyard concrete was poured incorrectly so demo is happening this … READ MORE…