by StGeorge | Jan 27, 2021 | Musings from the Pulpit, Sermon, Sermon Video
In his farewell homily on the occasion of his retirement, The Rev. John Kelly, Rector of St. George, shares some of the ups and downs of a parish priest and special moments he has experienced over the years and while at St. George. He comments on the richness of...
by StGeorge | Jan 27, 2021 | Musings from the Pulpit, Sermon, Sermon Video
The Rev. Ed Bartle, Associate Rector at St. George Episcopal Church, explains that we are called to exemplify to believers and non-believers what it means to be a Christian. We are called to imitate Christ and to spread His word. He points out that personal witness...
by StGeorge | Dec 28, 2020 | Musings Getting to Know the Episcopal Church
Two important feasts occur during the 12 Days of Christmas that many Episcopalians commemorate although not with the same jubilanceas Christmas Day or the Epiphany. In this podcast, Father John Kelly, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, explains the history of the...
by StGeorge | Dec 23, 2020 | Musings from the Pulpit, Sermon, Sermon Video
In this homily, The Rev. Nancy Bryson, Deacon at St. George Episcopal Church, discusses Mary’s grace and the importance of her time tested response “Here am I” found throughout the Bible and used by many Biblical figures often before they knew what God was asking them...
by StGeorge | Dec 22, 2020 | Musings from the Pulpit, Sermon, Sermon Video
In this homily on the Third Sunday of Advent, The Rev. Beth Hall, Assistant to the Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, discusses John the Baptist’s role in foretelling that Jesus is the Christ. She explains that John points to the light of Christ who will show us...
by StGeorge | Dec 21, 2020 | Musings Getting to Know the Episcopal Church
Are you already thinking about taking down your holiday decorations next weekend? Not so fast. The 12 Days of Christmas actually begin on December 26. The Rev. John Kelly of St. George talks to parishioner Mary Ann DeSantis in another “Getting to Know the Episcopal...
by StGeorge | Dec 19, 2020 | Musings from the Pulpit
In this homily on the second Sunday of Advent, The Rev. John Kelly, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, explains that Advent is about preparing our hearts for the child of Bethlehem. He also points out the role of John the Baptist as a herald of Christ’s coming to...
by StGeorge | Dec 17, 2020 | Musings from the Pulpit
In this homily on the First Sunday of Advent, The Rev. John Kelly, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church explains that the season of Advent is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and to prepare for his return. Jesus brought light and hope into the world and helps...
by StGeorge | Dec 13, 2020 | Musings Getting to Know the Episcopal Church
In this episode of “Getting to Know the Episcopal Church,” the Rev. Beth Hall, assistant to the rector at St. George, tells listeners about the two holiest sacraments: Baptism and Holy Eucharist. Learn why these sacraments are the cornerstone of the Episcopal faith....
by StGeorge | Dec 9, 2020 | Musings from the Pulpit
In this Thanksgiving Day homily, The Rev. John Kelly, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church discusses how easy it is to get used to our blessings after we have enjoyed them for a while and to take them for granted and feel they are deserved. Often the more we have,...
