Letter from Phyllis Lengyel: Lay Eucharistic Visiting – Inclusiveness in Action For me and for many of us, our St. Paul’s Communion service is a weekly highlight of our faith journey, particularly when the Priest says: “…Come, you who have much faith and you who have little; you who have been here often and you … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, What does Lent mean to you? Maybe the word awakens uncomfortable thoughts about self-denial and austerity. After all, we are urged to “fast, pray, and give” with special intention during this season of preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Maybe it’s time for some rehabilitation of the concept. How about if you … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Last year, as we witnessed the deepening fragmentation of communities across the country, we started to consider how we could contribute in some small way to the rebuilding of relationships across political divides and the healing of our culture. I came across a non-profit, volunteer organization called Braver Angels (braverangels.org), which seeks … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Next Monday, February 2, the church celebrates the commemoration of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. This is an ancient feast, also known as the Purification of the Virgin Mary, or Candlemas. It’s a favorite of mine, because I was ordained priest on February 2, 1998. St. Luke tells the … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, This weekend we will hold our annual parish meeting, after a festive lunch on Sunday. This is an important moment in our life every year, but especially this year, as we will be electing new Chapter members who will be participating in the transition between deans. This Chapter class will likely see … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, On Sunday our Financial Controller, Erin Sacco Pineda, will present the 2026 Cathedral Operating Budget, as passed last week by Chapter. Unlike many denominations, in the Episcopal Church the budget is not determined by the congregation as a whole; authority is delegated to the elected leadership of the parish, in this case … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Since November 16, when Martin Green announced his upcoming departure, I have been focusing on identifying interim music staff to take us through a six month search for the next Canon for Music, starting in January. I am very happy to announce that our organ scholar, Seonjeong Park, will step up as … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Day is recognized in the Book of Common Prayer as a major holy day, along with July 4. It offers us an opportunity to be focused in our gratitude to God for all the blessings we enjoy, and so this morning we celebrated the Eucharist, a liturgy whose purpose … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, The news about Martin Green’s departure came as a surprise to most of the congregation on Sunday. Martin has been a part of the fabric of the cathedral for so long, it has been easy to imagine that he would be here for ever. However, nothing except God is eternal, and while … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, As you know, Advent, the opening season of the church year, has traditionally been observed in the Episcopal Church for the four Sundays before Christmas. However, there is a longstanding and widespread alternative tradition of observing Advent for a period more equivalent to the 40 days of Lent; and for us, Advent … READ MORE…