Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

St. Michael’s 60th Anniversary Update

Posted on June 23, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

St. Michael’s 60th Anniversary Update: (as of June 11, 2019) Task Group Meeting: Mike’s task group met last week. Here are some updates. Principle Celebration:Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. 9:00am-Meet and Greet, Coffee and Welcome;10:00-Solemn Eucharist to be Presided by The Archbishop; 11:45-Fellowship Meal, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on June 23, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, 24 June: The birth of Saint John the Baptist is told in the Gospel according to Luke, where it serves as a bridge between the Old Testament and the time of Christ. The … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on June 2, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection Ascension of the Lord: The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is celebrated 40 days after Easter Day, marking the conclusion of Jesus’ post resurrection appearances and his ascension into heaven. Celebration of this holy day dates … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 26, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Acts 16 offers a compelling portrait of ministry for our consideration. This chapter begins with Paul choosing Timothy as his companion. This is a significant reminder that ministry is not a solo endeavor; it requires companionship. Paul is convinced that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 19, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.” John 13:34. Our Gospel this morning and even from The Book of Acts, suggest that an appropriate post-resurrection life motto is “choose love.” But that can be an awfully hard … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 12, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Acts 9:36-43. One of the true joys of the Easter season is dwelling in the Book of Acts and seeing the immediate effects of the Resurrection upon the community of Jesus’ followers. We hear of people, at least men, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 5, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Julian of Norwich, Spiritual Teacher – 8 May:The church celebrates the Feast of Dame Julian of Norwich. Julian (or Juliana) was a fourteenth-century Englishwoman who is known for one book, The Revelations of Divine Love. This work records sixteen visions … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 28, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: In the days after the Crucifixion, the apostles were in a locked room, hiding from their enemies and trying to figure out their next steps. Jesus suddenly appears to them, and rejoices, prays, and blesses them. But Thomas … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 21, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

 “Easter is both about Jesus and about us.” Luke 24:1-12 Easter is not just one day. It is a season of 50 days, significantly longer than the 40 days in Lent. Our Church’s calendar is designed this way to help us … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 14, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

The passage from Isaiah introduces an overarching theme of servanthood, suffering, and salvation. Often referred to as a Servant Song. The steadfastness of the servant in these verses begins with the humble and faithful acknowledgment of exactly whom he serves. … Continue reading →

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