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Pentecost 6 (Proper 11C)

"Mary and Martha" Today's Gospel lesson from Luke (Luke 10:38-42) might be one of the shortest in our lectionary. And this reading

Pentecost 6 (Proper 11C)2023-05-14T18:08:51-05:00

Rector’s Blog: July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022 Beloved in Christ: I’m delighted to announce that we have hired our new parish administrator. His name is Bob

Rector’s Blog: July 15, 20222022-07-12T17:49:14-05:00

Pentecost 5 (Proper 10C)

"Tribalism and the Good Samaritan" When a tornado strikes a town, who comes to help clean up? Everybody. The guy in the

Pentecost 5 (Proper 10C)2023-05-14T18:08:46-05:00

Pentecost 4 (Proper 9C)

"Who Needs Fireworks?" On this Fourth of July weekend, I want to say a few words about fireworks. But first, I should

Pentecost 4 (Proper 9C)2023-05-14T18:08:39-05:00

Pentecost 3 (Proper 8C)

"Fruit of the Spirit" Our current observed liturgical season - named "ordinary" times - is the period after Pentecost and before Advent.

Pentecost 3 (Proper 8C)2023-05-14T18:08:34-05:00

Pentecost 2 (Proper 7C)

"Being One with God" The law and the prophets. There are a lot of laws in the Old Testament, handed down by

Pentecost 2 (Proper 7C)2023-05-14T18:08:26-05:00

Trinity Sunday (C)

"Hope that Does Not Disappoint" "… suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint

Trinity Sunday (C)2023-05-14T18:08:13-05:00

Job Openings at Calvary

December 9, 2024 Calvary Episcopal Church in Rochester, Minnesota, currently has a job opening for those interested in working with a vibrant,

Job Openings at Calvary2024-12-18T14:07:17-06:00

Rector’s Blog: June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022 Beloved in Christ: A very blessed Trinity Sunday to you all.  In our tradition, Trinity Sunday always follows Pentecost,

Rector’s Blog: June 8, 20222022-06-08T10:00:15-05:00

Pentecost (C)

"The Spirit, in Rush and Quiet" On this Day of Pentecost, when we celebrate the Holy Spirit, it's appropriate that our readings

Pentecost (C)2023-05-14T18:07:36-05:00
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