Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on June 24, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist 24 June Holy Day 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 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on June 10, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: This is the third Sunday in which we are reading through the Gospel of Mark. Last Sunday, Jesus’ disciples picked grain on the Sabbath and he cured a man’s hand on the Sabbath. In the text of the gospel that we … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on June 3, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection:For the Pharisees, working during the Sabbath was a matter of life and death. Jesus’ priority was the people. To emphasize his convictions, Jesus asked the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on May 27, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Of Faith in the Holy Trinity (Articles of Religion)There is but one living and true God, ever-lasting, without body, parts, or passions; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the maker, and Preserver of all things both visible and invisible. And … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 20, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

What is Pentecost? Pentecost is the great festival that marks the birth of the Christian church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost means “fiftieth day” and is celebrated fifty days after Easter. What happened on Pentecost? Ten days … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 13, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Jerusalem Sunday 2018: Dr. Patricia Bays Jerusalem Sunday is observed on the 7th Sunday after Easter, the Sunday between Ascension Day and Pentecost, events that happened in that city two millennia ago. In 2018, that date May 13 is also … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 6, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist:Today we honour Saint John the Apostle, a Galilean fisherman who was called with his brother James and followed Jesus to become “a fisher for people.” John and his brother were so impetuous in their behaviour … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Jazz Concert 2018

Posted on May 5, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Please see this link for more information Mothers Day Jazz Concert 2018

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 29, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Catherine of Siena: Reformer and Spiritual Teacher, 1380—Memorial 29 April Today we honour Catherine Benincasa, who was a reformer and spiritual teacher in fourteenth century Italy. Born at Siena in the year 1347, she devoted herself to prayer and meditation … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on April 22, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

  Earth Day Message from Anglican and Lutheran leaders BY GENERAL SYNOD COMMUNICATIONS ON APRIL 19, 2017 Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but … Continue reading →

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