Monthly Archives: November 2010

Advent 2: Year A – December 5, 2010

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

A voice in the wilderness crying Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 During Advent we are called to prepare the way of the Lord. Through repentance we are able to prepare our hearts to accept the gift … Continue reading →

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The Lectionary

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

With the First Sunday of Advent, we begin a new church year, thus a new cycle in our Lectionary. A Lectionary is a table of readings from Scripture, appointed to be read at public worship. In 2010, the Episcopal Church … Continue reading →

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Advent 1: Year A – November 28, 2010

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

A time of hope, promise, and judgement Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44 This Sunday we begin a new year. The First Sunday of Advent brings us full circle in the church’s calendar, reminding us that God’s people … Continue reading →

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King Kamehameha & Queen Emma

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

  November 28   Psalm 97:1-2,7-12 Proverbs 21:1-3 Acts 17:22-31 Matthew 25:31-40 In the 1790’s, a marooned English sailor married the daughter of a Hawaiian chieftain, thus establishing the family to which Emma Rooke was born two generations later. Kamehameha … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving – November 25, 2010

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

All our many blessings come from God’s good creation. Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 100 Philippians 4:4-9 John 6:25-35 The church recognizes the traditional Thanksgiving holiday as a holy day for our land, life, and heritage. We are called to be faithful … Continue reading →

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Proper 29: Year C – November 21, 2010

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

Christ the King Jeremiah 21:1-6 Canticle 4 or Canticle 16 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Today our readings show us what it means that Jesus is King. We conclude each church calendar year recognizing Christ’s sovereignty. Our liturgy on this Sunday … Continue reading →

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Proper 28: Year C – November 14, 2010

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

Endurance and hope Isaiah 65:17-25 Canticle 9 (Isaiah 12:2-6) 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19 Jesus’ words about the destruction of the Temple are reminiscent of previous prophecies about God’s judgment, sharing what the cosmic signs of the end of the … Continue reading →

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