Purification of BVM / candlemas

Musical Notes: Our music is historically and scriptural based upon the church season and scripture readings for the day.  See notes below on the music history and their composers as we show reverence to the Lord through our music. Prelude         Christ lag in Todesbanden       J. S. Bach Martin Luther wrote…

Who hasn’t felt the urge to scream at the top of their lungs, “I’m free to be what I want?” The question is, “Are you?” The answer is complicated—in some ways you are, but in some ways, you aren’t. We have all been in situations where we felt pressure to conform to someone else’s expectations…

A Letter from the Rector To the  wonderful Christian Family we call St. Michael’s, It is with a sad heart that I write this letter confirming the passing into eternal life of our brother in Christ, who we knew as Fr. Rich.  When we look around our beautiful church facility we see the handiwork of…

The following is written by one of our talented members.   It discusses directly the root problem of today’s society and world. On Denise’s website, you will find other inspirational writings that give the views of a devout Christian who is simply offering her talents to the Lord and His Church. Her website is www.beltoftruthmagazine.com and…

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CATHOLIC   The Rev’d. Stephan W. Heimann Modern Conundrums   The Creeds we recite each week, whether the Apostles’ Creed in the Daily Offices or the Nicene Creed in the Holy Eucharist, affirm our belief in the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. Furthermore, there are prayers and collects…

Your heart shall rejoice Readings for this Sunday May 12 Propers for The Third Sunday after Easter The Collect:  ALMIGHTY God, who showest to them that are in error the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness; Grant unto all those who are admitted into the…