From the Rector

O magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the Matins prayer service for Christmas.  Listen HERE. It is translated: O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord, Jesus Christ. Alleluia! Just in case…

Happy New Year – may we step into it in peace and love! “The lamb with the lion” – often a paraphrase from Isaiah, and more closely quoted as “the wolf and lamb”, “a child will lead them”, and the like – are an artistic and symbolic device, most generally related to peace. The symbol is used…

2018 marked the 200th anniversary of the beloved carol Silent Night.  Watch the video below about its origins and continuing impact every Christmas. Just in case you missed any days:

What’s this 12 Days of Christmas thing really all about?      

Come continue the Christmas celebration at 9:30 am for a service of Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist.     Just in case you missed any days:

The Holy Innocents God be with all the children suffering under the threat of tyranny, warfare, and abuse in this and every age. Herod the king, in his raging, Chargèd he hath this day His men of might in his own sight All young children to slay. — from the Coventry Carol    …

Today is – wait for it – FRUITCAKE DAY!  Here are the rules for the traditional Holiday sport, “Pass the Fruitcake.” Artist – Sandra Boynton Just in case you missed any days:

Christmastide is the perfect time to keep reading Nativity books!  Click below for an annotated list of great picture books to check out. 12 Children’s Christmas Books to Tell the Birth of Jesus   Just in case you missed yesterday:

The Twelve Days of Christmas Happy Christmastide!  Here are some ways to ponder and rejoice in this holy season over the next twelve days.  Each day you will receive a link.  See you this Sunday, December 30, for Lessons & Carols at 9:30 am! Peace, Kristin+ Merry Christmas!  

Prayer for the Feast of St. James O gracious God, we remember before you today your servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that you will pout out upon the leaders of your Church that spirit of self-denying service by which…