How many of us have ever prayed, “Lord make me an instrument of your peace”; then found ourselves in complex and polarized situations that made peace seem impossible? This course is for you.
Make Me an Instrument is a free, 5-week course designed to help us bridge the divides that keep us from moving forward.
The course will be held in the Vestry House, the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, starting October 7th
When I read the request for an Advent/Christmas Reflection I thought it would be an easy task so I started to write; and I wrote; and I wrote; and I wrote. One version; two versions; three versions and none seemed to capture a true sense of reflection for me. Then it hit me. I was…
I love Advent, the nighttime darkness and the quiet. I love how, in the heart of winter, the natural world proclaims the waiting, the promise and the hope of the presence of God. I love the blessings of Advent faith. In Italy, where we lived for seven years, I especially valued the Advent season. The streets of Florence…
I love Christmas music, all kinds of Christmas music. I always have and I always will. I am one of those people who play Christmas songs the whole year through. There is just something about them that never gets old. They always lift my spirits! I remember growing up listening to the TIME/LIFE three-album set…
I was born on Christmas Day. When I was a child, I absolutely hated that, but now that I’m older I’m sort of glad my birthday doesn’t get remembered. But Christmas was always THE major holiday in our house, one my mother in particular looked forward to all year long. We all looked forward to the decorating, baking,…
With the start of the new school year, SMA turns its focus to a new school year of Christian Education for both children and adults. We call it “Formation” and have “Adult”, “Child” and “Youth Formation” programs. Part of this formation programming involves Confirmation lessons for both young and mature adults. Confirmation is a mature public…
On Sunday, August 28th, our parish is offering students some divine help! Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpack or book bag to church for a Blessing of the Backpacks at our 8:00 and 10:30 Services. Many of us are starting a new school year and August is a busy month of preparation. We…