"Works of Darkness, Armour of Light" (1 Advent '09)

Christ Mass Schedule Complete

The Christmas Mass Schedule has been finalized. We'll be having three liturgies - two masses on Christmas Eve and one on Christmas Day.

On Christmas Eve there will be a "Jazz Mass" at five o'clock in the evening, with a cadre of musicians and a special preacher all being present.

The principal service of the evening will follow - the 8:30 p.m. Solemn High Christ Mass - and complete the evening's liturgies.

Then, on Christmas Day, a 10 a.m. Mass with carols and sermon will also be celebrated. For details, click HERE.

Jazz Blog Update - Drummer Rob Moore

We've posted a "spotlight" article on our Jazz blog about Drummer Rob Moore.

Rob played with Inner Journeys at the October Concert, and will join Vici McDermitt, Dwight Killian and Russ Schmidt at the Christmas Eve Jazz Mass.

Click HERE to read the jazz blog's article.

Saturday's "Sedona Jazz at the Church" Concert

We've another Jazz at the Church Sunset Concert - this time it's the Vicki McDermitt Trio. The concert begins at 4pm, and is a great way to begin the evening. Listen to some great jazz, then dine at your favorite restaurant.

And why not try Blue Moon Cafe, one of our sponsors? They've a special discount for attendees at the concert... we'll tell you about it in the playbill!!!

God created everything, and in that creation He gave us the ability to raise our voice in His praise. A very unique and lovely thing it is to become a "co-creator" with Him in the creation of Jazz.

Come hear three artists do precisely that!

Here's the LINK to information, and for purchasing your tickets... and do bring a friend with you!!!

Sedona Jazz @ the Church Sunset Concert

Saturday at 4:00 pm

November 21, 2009

Click HERE for details!

"Choice, Entanglement & Free Will"

Jazz Blog Update - Bassist Dwight Kilian

We've published an update to our Jazz Blog - a biographical sketch of Dwight Kilian, the Executive Director of Music Serving the Word and bassist extraordinairre.

Dwight was with us for the Inner Journeys concert last month, and will be with us as part of The Vicki McDermitt Trio concert on November 21. Click HERE for the article on Dwight, and if you've not purchased your tickets yet for the concert, they're available at the Church on Sundays or online HERE.

SO, mark your calendar, think about who you're going to bring with you, buy your tickets, and we'll see you in His Church on November 21!

Jazz Blog Update - Pianist Russell Schmidt

We've posted a "spotlight" article on our Jazz blog about Russ Schmidt, pianist.

Russ will be playing with the Vici McDermitt Trio at this month's Sunset Concert on November 21, 2009, and will rejoin with Vici, Dwight Killian and Rob Moore at the Christmas Eve Jazz Mass.

Click HERE to read the jazz blog's article, and don't forget to get your tickets... they're available online or at the Church on Sundays.

This beautiful thing called "Forgiveness"

Is it EVER too Late?

Can a rose bush blossom in the Fall and Winter seasons? Can people blossom in the late and "fallow" seasons of their life?

Some would say No to both questions; however, to do so would be to belie both nature and God's Saints - His holy people.

The above picture was taken last Friday evening at dusk, and although more clear rose bush pictures have been offered in the past on the blog, none testify more vividly than this one that yes, Fall is also a time to blossom and be beautiful.

As it is with the roses, so too with you and me.

Allow yourself to be cared for by Mother Church, and to be, watered, strengthened and nurtured by the sacramental ministry of the Church.

And as sure as the roses blossom late in their annual cycle of life, you and I can do so, also!

November's " Jazz at the Church" spotlight: Vicki McDermitt

In sixteen days we'll have the Vicki McDermitt trio doing a concert at the church. It'll be a Sunset Concert, beginning at 4pm on Saturday, November 21. Making ready for the event, here's a bit about Vicki, taken from the Music Serving the Word website…

"Vicki McDermitt is a respected artist with a reputation for handling a broad variety of musical styles. Her career began at an early age, singing in church, and then moving early on into the jazz arena, where she has had the privilege of working with some of the country’s top musicians. Living in LA she worked as a session singer and was heavily involved in musical production work for television.

"In addition to her busy music and ministry schedule, Vicki also serves as staff vocalist at Mayo hospital where she offers “private in-room accapella” concerts to the most seriously ill. “I believe all musical sounds are created by God and should be performed in praise to Him”, says McDermitt. This belief and passion is evident wherever – and whenever – Vicki sings.

"Whether she is on a jazz concert stage, ministering at women’s conferences, singing in local church settings, or offering her voice to a patient who needs hope and assurance… people experience a quality of excellence that radiates warmth, love, joy and enthusiasm.

"'My calling is to use music to remind others of the relentless love of God,' Vicki says. 'The opening can be as subtle as a jazz ballad, or as direct as a hymn of the church. I’m always looking for an appropriate way to plant the reminder that no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or where you’ve been, God is seeking you out for relationship. Music is the gift that breaks down walls and opens the heart to hear the words. The result is indescribable joy.'

"As a member of Music Serving the Word Ministries team, Vicki often performs with one of our ensembles, as well as offering individual jazz and/or gospel concerts, and other ministry venues."


Vicki's album - "Vick McDermitt: Jazz for the Soul" - is the background music for our jazz home page, so be sure to take a listen to the piece, "In the Wee Small Hours." And after you listen, think about who you'll bring with you to the concert, and then buy your tickets for this GREAT event and evening at Saint Luke's!!