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Sunday Reflection

Posted on October 18, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Luke is mentioned three times in the Letters of Saint Paul, once as “the beloved physician,” but the Church remembers him chiefly as the author of two books which came to be included in the New Testament. The first book … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner

Posted on October 4, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Special Thanks to St. Michael’s Parish Council, The Anglican Church Women of St. Michael’s, The Altar Guild of St. Michael’s, The Music Ministry Team of St. Michael’s and our partners, Sources Life Skills Centre and Kidzville Pre-School Montessori for their … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner & Sunday Reflection

Posted on September 27, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: Next Sunday, in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, our parish will hold a Pet Blessing at 2:00pm. This would be an occasion for people and their pets to gather in a liturgical context. We give thanks to … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner and Sunday Reflection

Posted on September 20, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: Natasha and Krista wrote an uplifting article about our Commemoration Service of the First Anglican Mass in Canada.  Please find time to visit our diocesan website at http://www.vancouver.anglican.ca Thanks to both of you! Our new Parish Church signage … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner and Sunday Reflection

Posted on September 13, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: On behalf of the parish council and the parish team that prepared the commemoration service of the first Anglican Eucharist in Canada, I would like to thank you for your time and unstinting support in making our joint … Continue reading →

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Celebration of the First Anglican Eucharist in Canada

Posted on September 13, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

This Sunday service was dedicated to commemorating the first Anglican Eucharist in Canada of 1578. The planning team worked to develop a BCP service paying special attention to the beautiful traditional language and music of that period. Some details to … Continue reading →

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Bible study group with Krista Fry

Posted on September 10, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Please click on the below link for more information about the upcoming Bible study group Study Group poster

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Sunday Refelction: James 1:17-27

Posted on August 30, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

After all those weeks of Jesus talking about bread, now we will meditate on some Christian attributes that we should profess.  Jesus reminds us, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand: there is nothing outside a person that by … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection: “Sacremental Theology of the Eucharist”

Posted on August 26, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

The Eucharist, includes an eschatological sign of the reign of God in anticipation of the banquet at the “end time”.  It is Christ’s table with Christ as the host who calls us to it while offering himself as food for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on August 9, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: We face another Sunday in which the Gospel text focuses on a discussion between Jesus and the crowds about bread which comes from Heaven.  Yes, this is the text about bread.  But it is also a proclamation that … Continue reading →

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