On February 2, the church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, colloquially known as Candlemas. This is a major feast that “takes precedence” of a Sunday, so when February 2 is a Sunday, as it is this year, we use the readings for the Feast of the Presentation, rather than the regular readings in the… View Post
After we come and see
All Saints, Dorval Epiphany II, Year A January 19, 2020 Michelangelo, “Leah and Rachel representing the Active and Contemplative Life” Today’s readings ask the question: What happens after you come and see? In John’s gospel, several of Jesus’ first disciples start out as followers of John the Baptist. After Jesus’ baptism, John is deeply impressed by Jesus and… View Post
Nominating notes
It’s that time of year again … as we prepare for the Annual Vestry and review our leadership and structures, you may be hearing from people confirming that you are continuing in an existing ministry, or inviting you to consider taking on a new role. We convey huge thanks to all those who serve in jobs great and small, and… View Post
Flashback: The origins of the CPE Dorval
An article from a 2010 St. Andrew & St. Mark’s newsletter, describing the beginnings of the daycare center in the 1960s. Join us for a tour of the current center, followed by tea and goodies, at 3pm on Thursday, January 23! “Inspirational, full of grace”: Margaret Stead The Dorval Daycare Centre has been a tenant of our church and a… View Post
The disruptive voice of God
All Saints, Dorval Baptism of the Lord, Year A January 12, 2020 This is the text of the sermon I preached on Facebook Live when church was cancelled on Sunday due to the ice storm. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the… View Post
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