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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 20, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

The Birth of Jesus Foretold, Luke 1:26-38: The Good News is that God has a place and plan for every person—even the ordinary person—especially the ordinary person. God calls Mary to be mother of the Lord, but calls every mother to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 13, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Lessons and Carols: The service of Lessons and Carols is one of the most widely anticipated and well-known events during Advent in the Anglican Church. This year, we will experience this event in a slightly different way. As you may be … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 6, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

The Gospel this Week: John the Baptist preached repentance and baptized the people, in preparation for the one who would baptize with the Holy Spirit. Mark 1:1-8. Mark begins with the appearance of John the Baptist in the desert. On this the Second Sunday … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Season of Advent!

Posted on November 29, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Welcome to the Season of Advent!  “The first season of the church year, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a … Continue reading →

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Sunday reflection & Vicar’s Corner

Posted on November 15, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday’s Reflection If we try to understand this passage as one where the “talents” are the actual talents, or spiritual gifts and skills we each possess, then we may begin to understand this passage differently. Let us frame it this way: … Continue reading →

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All Saints Day

Posted on November 1, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

WELCOME FROM THE ARCHBISHOP: Welcome to the Tenth Investiture of New Members to the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster. In this liturgy we honour new people who have distinguished themselves in living out their baptismal identity and purpose in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Vicar’s Note

Posted on October 25, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Jesus said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: “You shall … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Vicar’s Corner

Posted on October 18, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

‘Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’  Matthew 22:21Christians have sometimes turned to this passage to address issues of church and state. While this text can be helpful in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Vicar’s Note

Posted on October 4, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday’s Reflection:  It is essential when approaching this passage, Matthew 21:33-46, that we know that where we are in the arc of the gospel. Jesus is preaching directly to the Pharisees, chief priests, and other temple elites who, in the same … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Vicar’s Note

Posted on September 27, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Matthew 21:23-32 This Gospel lesson plays out almost like a theatrical scene: Jesus is met with a question and responds with a question which is lobbed around almost like a tennis ball among the officials and the people. With all the … Continue reading →

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