This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. Javier describes a pivotal moment in his spiritual journey and writes that “welcoming people is rarely about having a good sales pitch. Welcoming people is primarily about listening—being attentive to who people are and what brings them to your community in the first place.”
Dear Friends, A parishioner contacted me the other day to let me know that she feels so connected to St. Paul’s and was thankful for all the efforts being made to keep us connected during this time…
This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. George looks forward to a future of serving others differently.
Resilience with brilliance: St. Paul’s Prayer Stitchers rise to the challenge. Continue reading for a presentation in pictures.
This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. Javier reflects on the meaning of Eucharist during this season of physical distance.
This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. George reflects on the leadership of Dr. Tony Fauci (even if he did attend a rival New York high school).
Hello Friends, I’m full of mixed emotions as I write this update. My desk has piles of materials scattered about as I pull ideas together, and I can’t see the St. Paul’s letterhead without being reminded of the friends and faces I am missing. Zoom meetings and Livestreams have filled some empty spaces, but seeing our logo brings out “all the feels.” ….
This week in the Hope for the Journey series, Fr. Javier reflects on anger, grief, and hope: “What does it look like for us to become well-acquainted with anger? The question, really, isn’t whether you will face it someday—many of you already have. Rather, the question is simply this: when it shows up, what will you do with it?”
A video has been created of a compilation of clips from two years of Easter seasons (2018 & 2019) at St. Paul’s. This music was performed under the direction of Russell McKinney, Music Minister, and presents a variety of music for choir, handbells, brass ensemble, and organ. Click HERE for the video.
In the newest Hope for the Journey post, Fr. George meditates on the love, service, and heroism of health care workers.