Category Archives: Messages from the Revd.

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 →

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 →

John the Baptist prepared the way for the Coming of the Lord much like we would prepare our cities, towns, churches and homes for the coming of guests, relatives and Jesus. On the outside we decorate, bake and clean. But … Continue reading →

Sunday Reflection: As we begin a brand new year in the Anglican Church, let us adopt a brand new attitude in our prayer that includes communities of faith across the world that may not be Christian.  We may find ourselves … Continue reading →

Sunday’s Reflection: Mark’s Gospel calls forth the question: how tied are we to our institutions and the present order?  How hard do we work to keep the walls of our lives up?  As a culture we invest so much in … Continue reading →

Sunday Reflection: We all have gifts and talents that we share with each other throughout our lives.  Sometimes we may not even know that we are actually sharing it with someone but we do so without any notion of receiving … Continue reading →

Rector’s Corner: Andrew Kort wrote, “When I was a solo pastor I learned to understand the “solo” aspect of that title. There were many times I was literally solo or alone—in the office, in ministry, and in worship or strategic … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →