Monthly Archives: December 2014

Adventures with the Word! (Sermon Dec. 28, 2014)

Hello Friends! Merry Christmas!  Yes, despite people already putting their trees out for the garbage pickup, it is still Christmas.  This past Sunday, we got to hear John’s version of Jesus’ birth (John 1:1-18).  This doesn’t have shepherds, angels, or … Continue reading

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Adventures in Christmas! (Sermon Dec. 24/25, 2014)

Hello Friends! Merry Christmas everyone!  Since the start of Advent, I have been urging you all to wait, wait, wait, but now the wait is over!  Christmas has begun!  (yes it lasts until January 6th, so don’t throw out your … Continue reading

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Adventures with the Annunciation!

Hello Friends! Greeting a few days before Christmas!  The fourth Sunday of Advent features the story of the Annunciation in Luke, when the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary to inform her that she will bear Christ into the world.  I … Continue reading

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Adventures in Pink Candles!

Hello Friends! This past Sunday (the 14th) was the 3rd Sunday of Advent, the week when we light the pink candle on the wreath.  I was away, so Fr. Kenny held down the fort, and got to break out his … Continue reading

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Adventures in the Beginning! (Sermon Dec. 7, 2014)

Hello Friends, Greetings to you during the second week of Advent!  I hope you are having a quiet, calm, and reflective time.  I know that isn’t very realistic, as we all are getting ready for Christmas, but remember to take … Continue reading

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Adventures in Waiting! (Sermon Nov. 30, 2014)

Hello Friends, Nov. 30th was the First Sunday of Advent, the period of waiting before Christmas.  Today’s lesson from Mark is filled with conflicting ideas about the end of times, when Jesus returns, but the main thing is to keep … Continue reading

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