Monthly Archives: April 2014

Greetings Friends! Happy Easter!  We just had the second Sunday of Easter and heard the story of Thomas, who gets an unfortunate nickname.  In my sermon, I explore other names for Thomas and talk about how Jesus cannot be locked … Continue reading →

Hello Friends! Happy Easter!  Remember its a season, not just a day.  I know I have been remiss in posting lately, Holy Week is a busy time for clergy, and I was pretty busy myself.  While I was busy, it … Continue reading →

Hello Friends! Wow, it is Holy Week, my first ever as a real live priest.  I’m very excited and also kind of nervous about it, but I’m sure everything will be great.  As I always tell nervous God-parents at a … Continue reading →

Hello Friends! You may or may not know, that Fr. Kenny and I work at two, yes, TWO churches.  I’m the Priest in Charge of Emmanuel in Great River, but also the Curate (basically an assistant priest) at St. Mark’s … Continue reading →

Hello Friends! Here is my sermon from April 6, 2014, John 11:1-45.  Yes, it is when Jesus brings Lazarus back from the dead after 4 days in the tomb!  This is another long Gospel reading from John, but worth reading. … Continue reading →

Hello Friends! This past weekend, besides our adventure on retreat, I was the celebrant and preacher at St. Mark’s in Islip, NY.  Below is the link to my sermon from Sunday.  It was another long reading (John 9:1-41), in which … Continue reading →

Hello folks! Last weekend Fr. Kenny and I attended a Transitioning Clergy retreat at Little Portion Friary (a Franciscan community in Mt. Sinai, NY here is their website).  The Transitioning Clergy group here in Long Island is called other things … Continue reading →