Dear Friends, Last weekend I attended the official opening of the York Minster Center of Excellence – an initiative to encourage and train young people in the traditional crafts of stone masonry, wood carving, stained glass, and metal work. It was an international gathering and, at the Minster for a special service, the readers at […]
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The Rector's Message for the Week of August 3, 2025
Posted onOn Wednesday, August 6, we keep the Feast of the Transfiguration. In addition to the lunchtime Shrine Prayers followed by mass, the Saint Thomas Consort will sing at 5:30pm followed by cheese, wine, and soft drinks.
A Message from The Rector for the Week of July 27, 2025
Posted onWhat a joyful celebration we had on Tuesday, the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, when Bishop Andrew St. John celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of his ordination as a Bishop
A Message from The Rector for the Week of July 20, 2025
Posted onAlison and I had a lovely visit with our children and grandchildren in England
A Message from the Rev. Mark Schultz for the Week of July 13, 2025
Posted onIt’s worth reflecting for a moment on the question asked of our Lord in this Sunday’s Gospel: “Who is my neighbor?”
A Message from Fr. Gonzalez-Grissom
Posted onThe Summer is squarely upon us. Even as the City welcomes throngs of tourists, there is a noticeable exhale in the air as the collective pressure of deadlines and urgency seems to ease, if only a little.
The Rector's Message for the Week of June 22, 2025
Posted onLast weekend, I had the privilege of preaching at the Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace for HM King Charles’ official birthday celebrations.
The Rector’s Message for the Week of June 15, 2025
Posted onWhat a glorious Pentecost we celebrated last Sunday! The day was charged with emotion, of course, as is any liturgy where we celebrate a leave-taking, but the music, flowers, and sense of community also made it a day of celebration.
The Rector’s Message for the Week of June 8, 2025
Posted onAt last, the weather has warmed up! I have never known such a cold and wet May in New York; thank goodness we have two pop-up gazebos for our guests to shelter under at Neighbor to Neighbor on Saturdays.
The Rector’s Message for the Week of June 1, 2025
Posted onCongratulations to Mother Alison Turner who has completed her doctoral studies at the General Theological Seminary after five years of hard work, which she self-funded.
The Rector’s Message for the Week of May 25, 2025
Posted onWhat a wonderful event! Last Saturday the choristers, faculty, and parents joined parishioners, friends, and Order of St. John to support the Order of St. John on their National Day of Volunteering.
