by Fr. Bill Garrison | Nov 7, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
The gospel lesson this week is about a wedding once more. This time ten young bridesmaids are waiting to greet the bridegroom. It starts getting late, midnight in fact, and five of the girls don’t have enough oil. So off they scurry to attempt to buy more and...
by Fr. Bill Garrison | Oct 31, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
This Sunday we will be celebrating All Saints Day. And yes I am aware the actual date is November 1, but most churches celebrate it on the first Sunday after the first. I imagine we do that because it’s difficult in modern times to get to church on another day....
by Saint Andrews Team | Oct 6, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
Dear St. Andrew’s Family, As our annual stewardship campaign gets underway, you have been hearing about the theme, Rooted in Abundance, and its reminder to us that we are inspired to give because so much has been given to us. This is not transactional – we do not give...
by Saint Andrews Team | Oct 6, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
Dear St. Andrew’s Family St. Andrew’s has deep roots. Shortly, we’ll be celebrating our 100th anniversary. Life was quite a bit different 100 years ago. As is our community, how we spend our time, and how we communicate. The words of Jesus Christ remain...
by Fr. Bill Garrison | Oct 6, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
Dear St. Andrew’s Family, The most important words to say in Church are “thank you.” Say it often, and mean it, and today I say it to you. Thank you for the many gifts that you share with our community. You have heard the familiar expression “can’t see the forest for...
by Fr. Bill Garrison | Sep 27, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
In the gospel of John, chapter 13, verse 35 we hear Jesus saying the following. “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” What do people think about Christians these days? Do they think about the love and...
