Author: ronpar72

Greetings, Dear Siblings and Friends! Even Greater Things Last week (1/21), we read and learned about how Jesus’s disciple, Nathanael, and the Old Testament character, Jonah, seem to have shared the same attitude (that of skepticism). Yet, God’s call to them persisted – just as it does to us today – to proclaim the greatness… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 25

Good morning, Dear Friends; and I hope this letter finds you staying safe and warm! Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold,drops of dew and flakes of snow.Frost and cold, ice an sleet, glorify the Lord,praise him and highly exalt him forever. ~ A Song of Creation, BCP 88 Even Greater Things Last week (1/14),… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 18

Greetings and salutations, Dear Ones! Thus says the Lord, “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” ~ Isaiah 43:19 Even Greater Things This week (1/14), our Gospel lesson tells the story of… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 11

Happy 2024! May God bless all of you with joy and good health this year! Fr. Bill’s Retirement Celebration Of course, our top story for this week is the forthcoming celebration for Fr. Bill and Carole. You are invited to join us and The Rev. Canon Betsy Randall this Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. We… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 4, 2024

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Everyone! Advent IV / Christmas Eve Service Last Sunday, December 24, we had a beautiful candlelight service of Lessons & Carols to mark the transition from Advent to Christmas. It was so good to see everyone there!This Sunday, December 31, we will return to our regular 9:30 a.m. service… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 28

Advent and Christmas greetings to all! The Season of Love Last Sunday (12/17), was the third Sunday of Advent, and we lit the candle of Joy. Sometimes also called the “Shepherd’s Candle,” we are reminded of the joyful anticipation of the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem. Because of the joyous occasion, the… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 21