Trinity V July 21 2019

This year Rogation Sunday falls on Sunday 9th May. But what exactly does it mark? Bishop Alastair Redfern provides an overview of this lesser-known church festival. Rogation is an ancient church festival to seek blessing for a community and its sustenance. The word rogation comes from the Latin verb rogare, meaning “to ask, ” reflecting…

Musical Notes for Trinity 1 (June 23, 2019) Prelude                                Prelude in G                       John Zundel Introit (Psalm 13:5-6) O Lord, I have trusted in Thy mercy: my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation. I will sing unto the Lord, because He hath dealt bountifully with me. (Psalm 13:1) How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord: how…

St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church          Visitors – Welcome! Peace and joy in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  Please advise us of your visit and ask for a “First Time Visitor Bulletin” which briefly explains the communion service.  Please join our church family in the Parish Hall after the service for…

Musical Notes Trinity 3 July 7, 2019 MUSIC NOTES Prelude                                Pastoral Prelude                                                     W. D. Armstrong William Dawson Armstrong (1868-1936) was an Illinois organ/choral/piano composer, church organist and music director of Shurtleff College and Western Military Academy. Introit (Psalm 25:16, 18) Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and…

Total devotional time is approximately three hours.  Prepared by Fr. Michael Cawthon Rector of St. Michael the Archangel Matthews NC 28105.  Meditation time in Church will be from noon til 3pm.  Read each section and then reflect upon questions that follow (around ten minutes total on three or four questions.)  Enjoy the quiet downtime!  …