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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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Announcements

Posted on July 26, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Parish Garage Sale: We would like to thank you all for your Stewardship of time, talent, and treasure for making our annual garage sale a success.  Thanks to Dave and Mavis Reynolds for coordinating this event! August Potluck: The August … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on July 26, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Today’s text has all to do with how Jesus acted in order to show who he is.  Jesus responded to the needs of the crowd and the disciples.  Jesus is active through both miracle and simple presence. How often is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Refelction

Posted on July 12, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Mark 6: 14-29 1. What do you make of the challenging story before us now?  What is the ‘good news’ of this story for today’s listeners? 2. Why is it that we yearn for ‘tangible proof’ of the faith that … Continue reading →

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Eighth Annual Ashok Memorial Tournament & Fair

Posted on July 7, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on July 5, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

When we follow Christ and suffer persecution, insults, and hardships with him, we are not among the world’s losers.  We are the prize-winner.  Beatitude is ours!  But that still leaves weakness. Hardship, insult, persecution, and most especially the wretched sin … Continue reading →

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Reflection for the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Posted on June 28, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

Prayer: O God, who didst give such grace unto thy holy Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, that they were enabled to bear witness to the the truth by their death: Grant unto thy Church that, as in the beginning … Continue reading →

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(BE) Longing: Bishop Melissa Skelton’s Message at 2015 Synod

Posted on June 21, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

And finally about offering people a distinctive and compelling Anglican identity in our parishes-we will, can we, wake up to the fact that particularity is always better than being generic, that heritage is a gift to be opened and shared … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Tr-Parish Service and Picnic in the Park

Posted on June 20, 2015 by stmichaelssurrey

On Sunday, June 14th, the parishes of St. Helen’s, St. Michael’s, and Church of the Epiphany got together and held their second annual Tri-Parish Service and Picnic in the Park at Bear Creek Park, Surrey. This picnic was well attended … Continue reading →

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