WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – March 3rd – Fr. Thomas

Sometimes families leave cut flowers or planters after the funeral at church. Beautiful cut flowers last a week or so in their watered vase. But by contrast, if one puts the plant with water into the pot, exposed to sunlight, it will likely grow and be more vivacious. What’s the difference? It’s the root, not […]

Video Mass – Feb 26, 2023

WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – February 22nd – Fr. Thomas

So today, Ash Wednesday, is the first day of Lent. One of the frequently asked questions is, “What are you giving up for Lent?” Lent is not simply a period of bodily fasting, but a period of readjustment – realigning those things in our lives which hinder the growth of our discipleship and relationship with […]

Video Mass – Feb 19, 2023

WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – February 17th – Fr. Thomas

There are only five more days left in our Epiphany Season. Mardi Gras (French for “Fat Tuesday”) is next Tuesday. The observance reflects the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the Lenten season of sacrifice and fasting begins the next day. In countries like the United Kingdom, Mardi Gras is […]