Dear Rev. Canon Turner, Thank you so much for your communication, kind words and prayers. This is an unprecedented crisis which has affected the whole country.Read more…
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The Rector's Message for the Week of April 7, 2024
Posted onDear Friends,
The Second Sunday of Easter is also known as Low Sunday, and from the early days of the Church it has been associated with the full inclusion of those newly baptized at the Easter Vigil into the full worshipping life of the Church. Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 31, 2024
Posted onDear Friends,
A very Happy Easter to you all!Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 24, 2024
Posted onDear Friends,
Thank you for the many messages of support and encouragement that I have received since last week’s pastoral message; I have been particularly moved by the messages I have received from alumni of the Choir School. You belong to a very special family, and I will be praying for you all especially as we journey through Holy Week.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 17, 2024
Posted onThis Sunday, we enter into Passiontide. The crosses and images in the church will be veiled. We are moving towards Holy Week and Easter, but we have to celebrate Good Friday before we can celebrate Easter Day.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 10, 2024
Posted onOur Lenten Sermon Series on patterns of prayer continues on Sunday at 4pm Evensong with former Associate for Pastoral Care, Fr. Adam Spencer, preaching on his favorite pattern of prayer, the examen of St. Ignatius Loyola.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 3, 2024
Posted onOur Lenten Sermon Series on patterns of prayer continues on March 3 with former Fr, Richard Alton, preaching on his favorite devotion, the Rosary. Fr. Alton is Rector of St. Clement’s Church, Philadelphia, which is renowned for its extraordinary liturgy and music. Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of February 25, 2024
Posted onThis Sunday, I am preaching at HM Chapel Royal. In a historic visit, we will welcome the choristers from the Chapel Royal to New York in April this year. Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of February 18, 2024
Posted onDear Friends,
Ash Wednesday was a beautiful start to our Lenten journey with people coming to pray in our church throughout the day. Fr. Gioia reminded us that, unlike the way it is portrayed by those outside (and sometimes inside!) the church, Lent is a joyful season.Read more…
The Rector's Messager for the Week of February 11, 2024
Posted onLent is almost upon us; please make every effort to attend one of the Ash Wednesday Services in-person or on-line. Ashes will also be available all day in-between the services.Read more…
A Message from the Rector for the Week of February 4, 2024
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Lent is around the corner and, soon, we will be sending you a special edition of our e-news with all the details of our Lenten program. As a taster, the details of the Friday Film Night, back by popular demand are below.Read more…
