Going on holiday?

If you are planning a vacation this Summer, don't forget "check in" with the worship of almighty God whilst on holiday.

It's always good to visit different parishes when you're "on the road," as it oftentimes has the added benefit of allowing you to appreciate your parish church more fully.

Also, don't forget to take care of your pledge before leaving, as bills continue throughout the time when you're out of town!

And finally, let us know you are on holiday, and we'll pray for a safe journey and a joyous vacation for you and yours.

Unruly Wills & Affections

That's the topic of next Sunday's sermon at Saint Luke's.

In preparation, read the propers for next Sunday (4th Sunday after Trinity), and think on how they might apply to your life - what instances, inclinations and the like.

There will also be two baptisms at the principal 10am Mass, and we bid your prayers for the Ramando family of Cottonwood, AZ, as they prepare for that most holy event for their son and daughter.

"Are All the Enemies Gone?" (3 Easter 2010)

Here's the video for the feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist, given on the 3rd Sunday after Easter, 2010...

The roses have arrived!

Yes, the rose bushes are flourishing, and already have innumerable blossomings.

Somehow, they seemed to all "pop out" together this year, so we don't have the "first bloom" picture as we have had in years past.

However, we've the beauty of our Rose Garden, which will continue to delight us throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.

The abve picture is but an example of the garden's beauty. This particular rose is called Lulu, so dubbed last year by me in thanksgiving for a particularly beautiful time in the life of our parish!

Anglicans for Life

"Anglicans for Life is the only Anglican/Episcopal, pro life organization dedicated to ending abortion and Euthanasia, protecting embryos from research abuse, and promoting abstinence and adoption."

So says their website, and it's true!

Containing a plethora of useful information and contacts, their website is wonderful, so spend some time perusing it today. You'll be glad you did!

Click HERE for their site.

Next Sunday - the feast of St Mark

Yes, Mark's feast day is on April 25 - next Sunday - so we'll be celebrating it at the morning masses.

In preparation, read the day's propers, and think about how you "fit in" as Christ's disciple. The Catholic Encyclopedia article on Mark is also helpful, and is found HERE.

In the day's gospel reading from John, Jesus said to His disciples, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit." Think on your "fruitfulness," and how it might, by God's grace, be expanded.

The above Icon of Mark writing his gospel is reminiscent of our own Icon of Saint Luke, and is probably also a Russian Icon.

Today's Meditation