Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

Holy Week and Easter Services

Posted on March 6, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Palm Sunday Services: Holy Eucharist at 8:30. The Liturgy of the Palms in the Millennium Hall at 10 am. Followed by the Procession going to the Sanctuary for the Eucharist. Holy Monday to Wednesday-Noon Day Prayers Maundy Thursday-6:30pm, Liturgy of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 21, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Psalm 27: Glorious is the Lord who is the rock of our salvation and our stronghold in times of distress.  The psalmist seems to be deeply troubled in his reflection and plea for God’s mercy is Psalm  27.  Troubled by … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection 

Posted on February 14, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 who knew that we could talk about stewardship in some time of the calendar year other than September, October, or November?  This passage from Deuteronomy helps us to recall that everything that we have is a gift.  All … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on January 31, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

This morning we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the temple at Jerusalem. Luke the evangelist tells us that Jesus was presented in the house of God, as the Law of Moses required. He also records … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on January 24, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

A Reflection on the Meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion in Canterbury, England, January 11-15, 2016 by FRED HILTZ, ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE on JANUARY 19, 2016 “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it” (1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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2016 Annual Vestry Meeting

Posted on January 17, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

On Sunday, Feb. 28th, all parishioners of St. Michael’s are expected to attend the A.V.M. Our Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Revd. Melissa Skelton will come and visit our parish this day. She will lead our Joint Sunday Worship Service at … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on January 17, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. John 15:9-12 The joy of the Gospel calls Christians to live the prophecy of Isaiah: “The spirit of … Continue reading →

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Baptism and What Is It

Posted on January 10, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

What is baptism? Baptism is the sign of new life in Christ and unites Christ with his people. When we become baptized we make a commitment to follow Jesus Christ. We let go of our old ways of seeing others … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Epiphany Sunday

Posted on January 3, 2016 by stmichaelssurrey

Karoline Lewis wrote, “We tend to expect that Epiphany is about the revelation of Jesus.  About finding Jesus, witnessing Jesus in various epiphany moments.  It’s not supposed to be about being found ourselves.  Finding Jesus in those transfigured moments, is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on December 20, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: We are just a few more days before Christmas. And many of us still think that this is the best time of great joy and giving. I hope that I am right in saying so. This is within … Continue reading →

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