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Sunday Reflection

Posted on October 2, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

The gospel narrative is framed on Christian Stewardship, on one side, to give our time, talent and treasure and discipleship, “Increase our Faith”, on the other.  It integrates some principle of our dogmas related to our advocacy and devotions to … Continue reading →

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Saint Michael and All Angels (Holy Day) September 29

Posted on September 25, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

On Thursday, we celebrate those mysterious beings which Scripture calls “angels,” a name which comes from the Greek word for “messengers”.  Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may take human or non-human forms.  Christians have always felt … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on September 25, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

A part of our Anglican liturgical practice is to celebrate and honour the Saints.  We come together in our worship service to honour our patron saint, Saint Michael and all Angels.  Angels are messengers of God.  The message was, and … Continue reading →

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Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Posted on September 18, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Today in our liturgy, we honour Saint Matthew, a disciple and apostle of Christ who traditionally believed to be the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.  According to that Gospel, Matthew was tax-gatherer when Jesus called him; … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on September 11, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

On September 14, the church celebrates Holy Cross Day in honour of Christ’s self-offering on the cross for our salvation.  This feast day is also known in some churches as the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sunday

Posted on September 4, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Next Sunday is Holy Cross Sunday. At our 10am Worship Service, we will be having a procession in the parking lot. Wear something red and bring a flower or two to decorate the cross after the procession.

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Rector’s Corner

Posted on September 4, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday School: We are re-starting our Sunday School for Children, 6 to 10 yrs. old, next week. Corri Kaweski has been coordinating this program for many years now. Our hope is to have at least four teachers who will be … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on August 21, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

In the discussion that follows the healing of a crippled woman in the synagogue, Jesus ends by revealing the woman’s unique identity: she is a daughter of Abraham (v. 16).  It is fitting that her true identity should be revealed … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on July 17, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Jesus’ words to Martha may be seen as an invitation.  In a culture of hectic schedules and the relentless pursuit of productivity, we are tempted to measure our worth by how busy we are, by how much we accomplish, or … Continue reading →

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Diocesan School for Parish Development

Posted on July 3, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

The week long session of the Diocesan School for Parish Development will be from July 17-23 at UBC in Vancouver

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