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St. Gabriel and All Angels

St Raphael & Trinity 20 Sunday
Trinity 20 Intent(Serenity)

Epistle
Book of Tobit(Tobias), Chapter 12, Verse 6

Gospel
St. John, Chapter 5, Verse 2

Color White
Color of Joy

The story in the Gospel is a about our own lives. It illustrates for us our own condition. The pool of water as our own inner well of pure consciousness, the 5 porches are our inner senses and all of the experiences that keep us from engaging fully in this pool.

According to the Gospel story, a great Multitude lay in the porches. These were described as:
-Impotent Folks(lacking in inner fullness—unable to give fully or appreciate fully) continue reading

About 40 years ago, I had the opportunity to begin serving at the altar. I remember the smell of the incense during Holy Eucharist, serving the priest, ringing bells, and more importantly, a sense that I was serving something bigger than I could comprehend. These memories are giving rise to a new program for youth at Saint Gabriel and All Angels.
In the upcoming weeks, in cooperation with the parents of some of our youth, we will begin the Youth Server Program. This program will be open to those youth whose parents believe are ready for this service to our community, the mission of our church and to their own spiritual growth. continue reading