Have you ever thought of volunteering for a ministry, but the time commitment made you anxious? Accept the 40 Day Lenten Challenge! Try volunteering for a ministry (or 2 or 3) for the 40 days of Lent. If you find a certain ministry is not for you, there’s no obligation to stick with it. The … READ MORE…
Try googling “Lent”. On Wikipedia you will find that “The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer—through prayer, penance, repentance, almsgiving, and self-denial.” Most Christians would agree with this. However, I would like to ask those of you in the St. Paul’s community to think about Lent as a time to volunteer. … READ MORE…
Heavy Lenten themes can morph into upbeat self-discovery—sometimes in a flash. Recently, during a browse at Hillcrest’s Bluestocking Books, I came across the late Madeleine L’Engle’s science-fiction classic, “A Wrinkle in Time,” (Square Fish Publishers 2007, an imprint of Holtzbrinck Publishers, New YorK and now celebrating its 50th publishing anniversary (Farrar Straus and Giroux 1963) … READ MORE…
Homelessness is a growing phenomenon in America. It takes many forms: There are bankruptsies, foreclosures and short-sales. Banks collect homes when the unemployed default on their mortgage payments. Some people are homeless because of natural disasters like Haiti and Japan. Some are homeless and without kin, who are called orphans. Others are homeless due to … READ MORE…
Humor is not absent from Lent. “Lent Madness” is a great example. It’s… well, it’s hard to describe; here’s how the founders tell the story: Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s … READ MORE…
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. “One is Evil – It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. “The other is … READ MORE…
Today is Ash Wednesday, the end of Carnival, and the beginning of Lent. There are four opportunities to receive ashes on Wednesday, February 22:7:30 am – Imposition of Ashes in the Chapel. 12:00 pm – Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes, hymns and organ. 6:00 pm- Liturgia de Miércoles de Ceniza, in the Cathedral. 7:30 … READ MORE…
Every liturgical season is a reminder that many newcomers here at St. Paul’s come from other traditions, and may not be familiar with the various seasons of the Episcopal church calendar. This year, we’re asking members of the community, from “old hands” to recent arrivals, to answer the question, “what does Lent mean to me?” We’ll … READ MORE…
Every liturgical season is a reminder that many newcomers here at St. Paul’s come from other traditions, and may not be familiar with the various seasons of the Episcopal church calendar. This year, we’re asking members of the community, from “old hands” to recent arrivals, to answer the question, “what does Lent mean to me?” We’ll … READ MORE…
Every liturgical season is a reminder that many newcomers here at St. Paul’s come from other traditions, and may not be familiar with the various seasons of the Episcopal church calendar. This year, we’re asking members of the community, from “old hands” to recent arrivals, to answer the question, “what does Lent mean to me?” We’ll … READ MORE…