Hello St. Paul’s, What do I say about twelve plus years as your Dean? Really, there is nothing left to say except thank you. Thank you for calling me to serve this extraordinary, vibrant, open-hearted community. Thank you for the warm welcome you extended to me when I arrived. Thank you for the many, many … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, As you are probably aware, we hosted the annual conference of the North American Cathedral Deans last weekend. We welcomed some 43 deans and a dozen spouses for the weekend, coming from all over the US and Canada, plus the Bahamas and even the Dean of the Anglican Cathedral in Brasilia, Brazil … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, By now we are well into Holy Week, the center of our year and our faith. We have celebrated the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and we have meditated deeply on the mystery of his Passion, as recounted by St. Matthew. Now we turn to the Triduum, the three holiest days. … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, In our Lenten journey, we have arrived at the threshold of Holy Week, which begins officially with Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is a complicated day that attempts to commemorate not only the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem but also his arrest and death. There are several components to the liturgy: We begin … READ MORE…
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…