Advent Episcopal Church

Jan 22 2012 - Joint Christian Unity Service

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:56:45 -0600

A joint service of the churches of the SAJE ministry (Seniors of Advent, St. Justin Martyr, and St. Elizabeth of Hungary)
Opening Acclamation and Prayer
First Reading: Habakkuk 3:17-19
Psalm 13
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-59
Gospel: John 12:23-26
Homily: Fr. Joe Weber (St. Justin Martyr)

Jan 22 2012 - The Business of Building Community

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:47:01 -0600

First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Second 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
Sermon: The Business of Building Community (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 15 2012 - Who Knew?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:25:34 -0600

First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-20
Second 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Gospel: John 1:43-51
Sermon: Who Knew? (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 8 2012 - Twelves Days of Christmas (Youth Epiphany Sermon)

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:53:59 -0600

First Reading: Genesis 1:1-5
Second Acts 19:1-7
Gospel: Mark 1:4-11
Sermon: Twelves Days of Christmas (written by the Youth of Advent)

Jan 1 2012 - Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:42:56 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Gospel: John 1:1-18
Sermon: Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 25 2011 - In a Manger

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:16:34 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: In a Manger (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 24 2011 - Christmas Eve (Late service)

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:59:34 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: The Household of God (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 24 2011 - Christmas Eve (Early service)

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:45:45 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Children's Sermon: Listen (The Rev Lydia Agnew Speller)

Dec 18 2011 - Simple Things

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:41:31 -0600

First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon: Simple Things (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 11 2011 - Who Stands Among Us?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:26:00 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
Sermon: Who Stands Among Us? (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 4 2011 - During Advent, We Opt Out, Then Opt Back In

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:27:01 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Sermon: During Advent, We Opt Out, Then Opt Back In (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 27 2011 - At a Church Called Advent, We Wait

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:19:40 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
Sermon: At a Church Called Advent, We Wait (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 20 2011 - Bishop Stephen Dokolo of Diocese of Lui, South Sudan

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:13:42 -0600

First Reading: Ezekial 34:11-16,20-24
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
Sermon: Bishop Stephen Dokolo of Diocese of Lui, South Sudan

Nov 13 2011 - Not Enough or More Than Enough?

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:50:31 -0600

First Reading: Judges 4:1-7
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon: Not Enough or More Than Enough? (Rev. Daniel Handschy)

Oct 30 2011 - It's a Gift. Accept It and Share It.

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:58:15 -0500

First Reading: Joshua 3:7-17
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
Sermon: It's a Gift. Accept It and Share It. (Rev. Daniel Handschy)
Sorry, took a bit of a break there. Back in business now; thank you for following!

Aug 14 2011 - No Longer an Outsider

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:57:59 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 41:1-15
Second Reading: Romans 11:1-2a,29-32
Gospel: Matthew 15:10-28
Sermon: No Longer an Outsider (Rev. Nathaniel Pyron)

Aug 7 2011 - Amazing!

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:01:51 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 37:1-4,12-28
Second Reading: Romans 10:5-15
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
Sermon: Amazing! (Rev. Nathaniel Pyron)

July 31 2011 - Take Bless Break Give

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:43:35 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 32:22-31
Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
Sermon: Take Bless Break Give (Rev. Nathaniel Pyron)

July 24 2011 - In All We Do

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:48:39 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 29:15-28
Second Reading: Romans 8:26-39
Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33,44-52
Sermon: In All We Do (Rev. Daniel Handschy)

July 17 2011 - Weeds?

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:41:35 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 28:10-19a
Second Reading: Romans 8:12-25
Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30,36-43
Sermon: Weeds? (Rev. Daniel Handschy)

July 10 2011 - Sowing Wild Oats

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:31:51 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 25:19-34
Second Reading: Romans 8:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
Sermon: Sowing Wild Oats (Rev. Daniel Handschy)

June 26 2011 - Abraham asks; "God wants me to do WHAT?"

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:13:26 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-14
Second Reading: Romans 6:12-23
Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42
Sermon: Abraham asks; "God wants me to do WHAT?" (Rev. Nathaniel Pyron)

June 19 2011 - The Nature of Person

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:16:51 -0500

Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon: The Nature of Person (Rev. Dan Handschy)
(Recording of the first two readings was faulty AGAIN, sorry.)

June 12 2011 - Rivers of Life

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:27:33 -0500

Gospel: John 7:37-39
Sermon: Rivers of Life (Rev. Dan Handschy)
(Recording of the first two readings was faulty, sorry.)

June 5 2011 - Into Divine Things

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:34:36 -0500

First Reading: Acts 1:6-14
Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14;5:6-11
Gospel: John 17:1-11
Sermon: Into Divine Things (Rev. Dan Handschy)

May 29 2011 - Orphans and Divine Incoherence

Sun, 29 May 2011 11:08:11 -0500

First Reading: Acts 17:22-32
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Gospel: John 14:15-21
Sermon: Orphans and Divine Incoherence (Rev. Dan Handschy)

May 22 2011 - On the Diaconate (The Venerable Mark Sluss)

Sun, 22 May 2011 18:34:41 -0500

First Reading: Acts 7:55-60
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Gospel: John 14:1-14
Sermon: On the Diaconate (The Venerable Mark Sluss, archdeacon, Diocese of Missouri–Christ Church Cathedral , and Convener of Deacons for Dioeces of Missouri)

May 15 2011 - The Door

Sun, 15 May 2011 13:01:15 -0500

First Reading: Acts 2:42-47
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:19-25
Gospel: John 10:1-10
Sermon: The Door (Rev. Dan Handschy)

May 8 2011 - Where Do We Encounter the Risen Christ Today?

Sun, 08 May 2011 11:05:26 -0500

First Reading: Acts 2:14a,36-41
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-23
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Sermon: Where Do We Encounter the Risen Christ Today? (Rev. Dan Handschy)

May 1 2011 - It's Not "Believe", It's "Trust"

Sun, 01 May 2011 10:58:43 -0500

First Reading: Acts 2:14a,22-32
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Sermon: It's Not "Believe", It's "Trust" (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Apr 24 2011 - We Shine Forth with Him (Easter Sunday)

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:17:39 -0500

Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel: John 20:1-18
Sermon: We Shine Forth with Him (Easter Sunday, Rev. Dan Handschy)

Apr 23 2011 - Christ Is the First Fruits (Great Vigil of Easter)

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:48:19 -0500

The Story of Creation: Genesis 1:1-2:2
The Flood: Genesis 7:1-5,11-18,8:6-18,9:8-13
Israel's Deliverance at the Red Sea: Exodus 14:10-15:1
Salvation Offered Freely to All: Isaiah 55:1-11
A New Heart and a New Spirit: Ezekial 36:24-28
Sermon: Christ Is the First Fruits (Great Vigil of Easter, Rev. Dan Handschy)

Apr 22 2011 - Christ Our Passover is Sacrificed For Us (Good Friday)

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:57:26 -0500

(We had some recording problems so not everything is here) Second Reading: Hebrews 10:16-25
(Tornado Instructions)
Sermon: Christ Our Passover is Sacrificed For Us (Good Friday, Rev. Dan Handschy)

Apr 21 2011 - On Our Knees (Maundy Thursday)

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:14:29 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 12:1-14
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Holy Gospel: John 13:1-17,31b-35
Sermon: On Our Knees (Maundy Thursday, Rev. Dan Handschy)

Apr 17 2011 - It's Political

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:32:51 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a
Epistle: Phillipians 2:5-11
(Gospel - Matthew 21:1-11 - and Passion Gospel - Matthew 26:14-26:66 - not included)
Sermon: It's Political (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Apr 10 2011 - Grandstanding Jesus

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:10:09 -0500

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Second Reading: Romans 8:6-11
Gospel: John 11:1-45
Sermon: Grandstanding Jesus (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Apr 4 2011 - How the Blind Help the Sighted See (Episcopal City Mission Chaplain The Rev. Dietra Wise)

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:25:28 -0500

First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel: John 9:1-41
How the Blind Help the Sighted See (Episcopal City Mission Chaplain The Rev. Dietra Wise)

Mar 27 2011 - Drinking the Spirit

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:12:20 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11
Gospel: John 4:5-42
Sermon: Drinking the Spirit (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Mar 20 2011 - Leave!

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:31:17 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
Second Reading: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Gospel: John 3:1-17
Sermon: Leave! (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Mar 13 2011 - Tending and Tilling the Divine

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:38:55 -0500

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Sermon: Tending and Tilling the Divine (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Mar 6 2011 - Traffic and Transfiguration

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:43:32 -0600

First Reading: Exodus 24:12-18
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon: Traffic and Transfiguration (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Feb 27 2011 - Three Sips of Wine

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:20:49 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 49:8-16a
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34
Sermon: three Sips of Wine(Rev. Dan Handschy)

Feb 13 2011 - Don't Even Think It

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:33:38 -0600

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37
Sermon: Don't Even Think It (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Feb 6 2011 - Make It Tasty

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:15:53 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Gospel: Matthew 5:13:20
Sermon: Make It Tasty (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Jan 30 2011 - God Chose Us

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:48:20 -0600

First Reading: Micah 6:1-8
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon: God Chose Us (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Jan 23 2011 - Catch People for God

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:08:09 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-14
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
Sermon: Catch People for God (Rev. Nathaniel Pyron)

Jan 16 2011 -Come and See

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:20:48 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Gospel: John 1:29-42
Sermon: Come and See (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Jan 9 2011 -Behold My Servant

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:37:17 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9
Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon: Behold My Servant (Rev. Dan Handschy)

Jan 2 2011 -Epiphany Pageant

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:45:35 -0600

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: Epiphany Pageant

Dec 26 2010 -Divine Conversations

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:40:50 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Gospel: John 1:1-18
Sermon: Divine Conversations (Rev. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 25 2010 -Six Pence None the Richer (Christmas Day)

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:20:17 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: Six Pence None the Richer (Rev. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 24 2010 -Great Joy (Christmas Eve, Late Service)

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:30:05 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: Great Joy (Rev. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 24 2010 - It's Somewhat Different with Babies Born Now (Christmas Eve, Early Service)

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:46:21 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Matthew Luke 2:1-20
Sermon: It's Somewhat Different with Babies Born Now (Rev. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 19 2010 - Visitation of Rt Rev George Wayne Smith, Bishop of Missouri

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:32:00 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16
Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon: Rt Rev George Wayne Smith, Bishop of Missouri

Dec 12 2010 - Three Tender Shoots

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:47:56 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10
Second Reading: James 5:7-10
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon: Three Tender Shoots (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 5 2010 - Repent

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:06:25 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon: Repent (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 28 2010 -Signs of the Kingdom

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:41:02 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5
(First reading is missing from recording, sorry)
Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon: Signs of the Kingdom (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 21 2010 - Forgive Them Today in Paradise

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:55:24 -0600

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
Second Reading: Colossians 1:11-20
Gospel: Luke 23:33-43
Sermon: Forgive Them Today in Paradise (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Nov 14 2010 - The End of the World

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:52:47 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25
Canticle 9
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Gospel: Luke 21:5-19
Sermon: The End of the World (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 7 2010 - Wonderfully Connected - Not Ended But Changed

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:54:40 -0600

First Reading: Daniel 7:1-3,15-18b
Psalm 149
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:11-23
Gospel: Luke 6:20-31
Children's sermon: A Letter Reached Lui
Sermon: Wonderfully Connected - Not Ended But Changed (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Oct 31 2010 - Pilgrims and Tourists

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:46:53 -0500

(Note: Recording begins with the Gospel reading this week)
First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4;2:1-4
Psalm 119:137-144
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12
Gospel: Luke 19:1-10
Sermon: Pilgrims and Tourists (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Oct 10 2010 - Seeing God at Our Most Vulnerable

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:53:52 -0500

First Reading: Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
Psalm 66
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Sermon: Seeing God at Our Most Vulnerable

Oct 3 2010 - (Blessing of the Pets) God Brings Us All Things to See What We Will Call Them

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 18:28:10 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 2:15-23
Psalm 148
Second Reading: Galatians 6:14-18
Gospel: Luke Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon: (Blessing of the Pets) God Brings Us All Things to See What We Will Call Them (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Sep 26 2010 - Fill the Jar

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:30:20 -0500

First Reading: Jeremiah 32:1-3a,6-15
Psalm 91:1-6,14-16
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-19
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
Sermon: Fill the Jar (Dr. Richard Valantasis)

Sep 19 2010 - What Is Yours?

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:13:31 -0500

First Reading: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
Psalm 79:1-9
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Gospel: Luke 16:1-13
Sermon: What Is Yours? (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Sep 12 2010 - Seeking the Lost

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:40:26 -0500

First Reading: Jeremiah 4:11-12,22-28
Psalm 14
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Sermon: Seeking the Lost (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Aug 29 2010 - That's the Party I Want to Be At!

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:08:23 -0500

First Reading: Jeremiah 2:4-13
Psalm 81:1,10-16
Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Gospel: Luke 14:1,7-14
Children's Sermon (Fr. Dan Handschy)
Sermon: That's the Party I Want to Be At! (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Aug 22 2010 - Jesus! Not on the Sabbath!!!

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:15:10 -0500

First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 87:1-6
Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29
Gospel: Luke 13:10-17
Children's Sermon (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)
Sermon: Jesus! Not on the Sabbath!!! (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Aug 15 2010 - Jesus, Disturber of the Peace

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:45:13 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Gospel: Luke 12:49-56
Sermon: Jesus, Disturber of the Peace (Deborah Goldfeder)
It was a bit of a challenging day for the sound system; out apologies for the inconvenience

Aug 8 2010 - Chocolate at the Kitchen Table

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:24:00 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 1:1,10-20
Psalm 50:1-8,23-24
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16
Gospel: Luke 12:32-40
Sermon: Chocolate at the Kitchen Table (Fr. Daniel Handschy)
Please note that the sermon has several edits for reasons of privacy. The sermon refers to a recent death within the Advent community.

August 1 2010 - Richer Towards God

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:26:25 -0500

First Reading: Hosea 11:1-11
Psalm 107:1-9,43
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Children's Sermon
Sermon: Richer Towards God (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

July 4 2010 - Children Have Much to Teach Us

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:30:14 -0500

First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-17
Psalm 30
Second Reading: Galatians 6:1-16
Gospel: Luke 10:1-11.16-20
Sermon: Children Have Much to Teach Us (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

June 27 2010 - These Are Not Our Children

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:50:52 -0500

First Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14
Psalm 77:1-2,11-20
Second Reading: Galatians 5:1,13-25
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Sermon: These Are Not Our Children (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

June 20 2010 - Declare How Much God Has Done for You

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:18:22 -0500

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-5a
Psalm 43
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-29
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Children's Sermon: Fr. Nathaniel Pyron
Sermon: Declare How Much God Has Done for You (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

June 13 2010 - Forgiveness Makes Relationship Possible and Richer

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:15:36 -0500

First Reading: 1 Kings 21:1-21a
Psalm 5:1-8
Second Reading: Galatians 2:15-21
Gospel: Luke 7:36-8:3
Children's Sermon: Fr. Dan Handschy
Sermon: Forgiveness Makes Relationship Possible and Richer (Fr. Dan Handschy)
(Recording quality is poor in the latter part of the sermon, sorry.)

June 6 2010 - God's Future

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:27:03 -0500

We linked to the wrong file so are reposting this issue.
(This issue contains only the Gospel and sermons)
First Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-24
Psalm 146
Second Reading: Galatians 1:11-24
Gospel: Luke 7:11-17
Children's Sermon: Fr. Nathaniel Pyron
Sermon: God’s Future (Fr. Dan Handschy)

May 30 2010 - Molecules

Sun, 30 May 2010 19:46:30 -0500

First Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31
Psalm 8
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: John 16:12-15
Sermon: Molecules (Fr. Dan Handschy)

May 23 2010 - Cottonwood Seeds and the Holy Spirit

Sun, 23 May 2010 11:33:52 -0500

First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:25-35
Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17
Gospel: John 14:8-27
Sermon: Cottonwood Seeds and the Holy Spirit (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

May 16 2010 - This Is My Father's World

Sun, 16 May 2010 14:17:38 -0500

First Reading: Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148
Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6
Gospel: John 13:31-35
Sermon: This Is My Father's World (a play presented by the youth of Advent)

May 9 2010 - Splashing in the River

Sun, 09 May 2010 21:33:10 -0500

First Reading: Revelation 21:10-12,22-22:5

Psalm 67
Gospel: John 14:23-29
Sermon: Splashing in the River (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

May 2 2010 - Your Favorite Story of Jesus is What You Know

Sun, 02 May 2010 11:36:58 -0500

First Reading: Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148
Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6
Gospel: John 13:31-35
Sermon: Your Favorite Story of Jesus is What You Know (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)
We had a dead microphone during the sermon and Gospel, but they are worth listening to!

Apr 25 2010 - The Works

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:49:13 -0500

First Reading: Acts 9:36:43
Psalm 23
Second Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Gospel: John 10:22-30
Sermon: The Works (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 18 2010 - Who Is This Jesus?

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:48:26 -0500

First Reading: Acts 9:1-20
Psalm 30
Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14
Gospel: John 21:1-19
Sermon: Who Is This Jesus? (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 11 2010 - Releasing the Hurts

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:22:04 -0500

First Reading: Revelation 1:4-8
Psalm 150
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Sermon: Releasing the Hurts (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 4 2010 - (Easter Sunday) Bring the Story Forward

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:30:21 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 65:17-25
Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
Sermon: (Easter Sunday) Bring the Story Forward (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 3 2010 - Great Vigil of Easter

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:16:15 -0500

Liturgy of the Word
The story of Creation: Genesis 1:1-2:4a
The Flood: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13
Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea: Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
Salvation offered freely to all: Isaiah 55:1-11
The valley of dry bones: Ezekiel 37:1-14
The First Eucharist of Easter
Epistle: Romans 6:3-11 (NOT RECORDED)
Psalm 114 (NOT RECORDED)
Holy Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
Sermon: Fr. Daniel Handschy

Apr 1 2010 - Maundy Thursday

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:56:31 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 116:1,10-17
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Holy Gospel: John 13:1-17,31b-35
Sermon: Fr. Nathaniel Pyron

Mar 28 2010 - (Palm Sunday) Insults and Spitting

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:31:16 -0500

Gospel: Luke 19:28-40 (Gospel not recorded)
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Passion Gospel: Luke 22:14-23:56
Sermon: (Palm Sunday) Insults and Spitting(Fr. Dan Handschy)

Mar 21 2010 - Jesus and Lazarus Talk Together

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:57:59 -0500

(We had some technical difficulties during the Gospel reading and sermon, our apologies.)
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Gospel: Philippians 3:4b-14
Sermon: Jesus and Lazarus Talk Together (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Mar 14 2010 - Ministry of Reconciliaiton is a Gift of Meaningful Work

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:51:37 -0500

Our first session of Church Not as Usual
First Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Psalm 32
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3,11b-32
Sermon: Ministry of Reconciliaiton is a Gift of Meaningful Work (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Mar 7 2010 - Take Off Your Shoes

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:59:20 -0600

First Reading: Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 63:1-8
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
Sermon: Take Off Your Shoes (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Feb 28 2010 - Star Intent & Cross Purposes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:34:21 -0600

First Reading: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
Psalm 27
Second Reading: Phillipians 3:17-4:1
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
Sermon: Star Intent & Cross Purposes (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Feb 21 2010 - It's God's Church

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:11:14 -0600

First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:1-2,9-16
Second Reading: Romans 10:8b-13
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13
Sermon: It's God's Church (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Feb 14 2010 - Who in the Heck is this Jesus?

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:12:13 -0600

First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Gospel: Luke 9:28-43a
Sermon: Who in the Heck is this Jesus? (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Feb 7 2010 - Wake-Up Call

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:54:19 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13
Psalm 138
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Sermon: Wake-Up Call (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Jan 31 2010 - Paul Wasn't Writing a Greeting Card

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:08:31 -0600

First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Sermon: Paul Wasn't Writing a Greeting Card (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Jan 24 2010 - Body Parts

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:49:49 -0600

First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10
Psalm 19
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Sermon: Body Parts (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Jan 17 2010 - Finding Out What to Do When on the Brink of New Discoveries

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:12:51 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Sermon: Finding Out What to Do When on the Brink of New Discoveries (Fr.Nathaniel Pyron)

Jan 10 2010 - Spirit and Fire

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:01:21 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 41:3-7
Psalm 29
Second Reading: Acts 8:14-17
Sermon: Spirit and Fire (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Jan 3 2010 - Epiphany Pageant

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:45:47 -0600

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 84:1-8
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
The Epiphany Pageant

Dec 27 2009 - Seeking and Revealing God in the Everyday

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:52:57 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 147:13-21
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Gospel: John 1:1-18
Sermon - Seeking and Revealing God in the Everyday (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Dec 25 2009 - A Grand Miracle, in Particular, for Each of Us Like a Glove for a Hand

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:46:51 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:27
Psalm 96
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon - A Grand Miracle, in Particular, for Each of Us Like a Glove for a Hand (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 24 2009 (late service) - Showing Up

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:04:32 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:27
Psalm 96
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon - Showing Up (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 20 2009 - Praise for Simple Things

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:52:51 -0600

First Reading: Micah 5:2-5a
Canticle 15 The Song of Mary (Magnificat)
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
Gospel: Luke 1:39-55
Sermon - Praise for Simple Things (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 13 2009 - Season of Hope

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:19:47 -0600

First Reading: Zephanaiah 3:14-20
Canticle 9 The Song of Isaiah
Second Reading: Phillipians 4:4-7
Gospel: Luke 3:7-18
Sermon - Season of Hope (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 6 2009 - The Highway in the Desert is Still Made Straight and Smooth

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:00:41 -0600

First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9
Canticle 16 The Song of Zechariah
Second Reading: Phillipians 1:3-11
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
Sermon - The Highway in the Desert is Still Made Straight and Smooth (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Nov 29 2009 - It's Not Just the Stress but Redemption Drawing Near - Watch and Be Glad

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:10:27 -0600

(Note: Due to recording problems, we have only the sermon this week.)
First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-9
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Gospel: Luke 21:25-36
Sermon - It's Not Just the Stress but Redemption Drawing Near - Watch and Be Glad (Fr.Nathaniel Pyron)

Nov 22 2009 - Jesus: King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:13:19 -0600

First Reading: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
Psalm 132:1-13
Second Reading: Revelation 1:4b-8
Gospel: John 18:33-37
Sermon - Jesus: King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Fr.Nathaniel Pyron)

Nov 15 2009 - Hope and Chaos

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:13:13 -0600

First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:4-20
Psalm 16
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-25
Gospel: Mark 13:1-8
Sermon - Hope and Chaos (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Nov 8 2009 - Those Crazy Christians

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:08:27 -0600

First Reading: Ruth 3:1-5;4:13-17
Psalm 127
Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28
Gospel: Mark 12:38-44
Sermon - Those Crazy Christians (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Nov 1 2009 - Resurrection?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:57:07 -0600

First Reading: Job 42:1-6,10-17
Psalm 34:1-8
Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6a
Gospel: John 11:32-44
Sermon - Resurrection? (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Oct 25 2009 - Leaving It All Behind

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:42:05 -0500

First Reading: Job 42:1-6,10-17
Psalm 34:1-8
Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28
Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
Sermon - Leaving It All Behind (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Oct 18 2009 - Off Center

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:50:40 -0500

First Reading: Job 38:1-7,34-41
Psalm 104:1-9,25,37b
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
Sermon - Off Center (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Oct 11 2009 - Righteousness and Rightness - Whose Matters?

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:57:48 -0500

First Reading: Job 23:1-9,16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-16
Gospel: Mark 10:17-31
Sermon - Righteousness and Rightness - Whose Matters? (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Sept 27 2009 - Salt in the Fire

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:13:43 -0500

First Reading: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10;9:20-22
Psalm 124
Second Reading: James 5:13-20
Gospel: Mark 9:38-50
Sermon - Salt in the Fire (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Sept 20 2009 - The Good Wife

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:48:19 -0500

First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1
Second Reading: James 3:13-4:3,7-8a
Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
Sermon - The Good Wife (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Sept 13 2009 - Do We Expect Less or More?

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:28:38 -0500

First Reading: Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm 19
Second Reading: James 3:1-12
Gospel: Mark 8:27-38
Sermon - Do We Expect Less or More? (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Aug 30 2009 - Expand Our Hearts

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:20:17 -0500

First Reading: Song of Solomon 2:8-13
Psalm 45:1-2,7-10
Second Reading: James 1:17-27
Gospel: Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23
Sermon - Expand Our Hearts (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Aug 23 2009 - Hear and Forgive

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:05:51 -0500

First Reading: 1 Kings 8:1,6,10-11,22-30,41-43
Psalm 84
Second Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20
Gospel: John 6:56-59
Sermon - Hear and Forgive (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Aug 16 2009 - Gnawing on Jesus

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:27:01 -0500

First Reading: 1 Kings 2:10-12,3:3-14
Psalm 111
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20
Gospel: John 6:51-58
Sermon - Gnawing on Jesus (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Aug 9 2009 - Do You Grouse and Grumble, or Give Thanks?

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:13:46 -0500

First Reading: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33
Psalm 130
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:12
Gospel: John 6:35,41-51
Sermon - Do You Grouse and Grumble, or Give Thanks? (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Aug 2 2009 - We See Signs and God Gives Us Crumbs from His Table, Jesus, Bread of Heaven

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:12:02 -0500

First Reading: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
Psalm 51:1-13
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16
Gospel: John 6:24-35
Sermon - We See Signs and God Gives Us Crumbs from His Table, Jesus, Bread of Heaven (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

July 26 2009 - Scarcity or Abundance?

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:13:32 -0500

First Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel: John 6:1-21
Sermon - (Fr. Dan Handschy)

July 19 2009 - I WIll Build You a House

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:20:56 -0500

First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a
Psalm 89:20-37
Second Reading: Ephesians 2:11-224
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34,53-56
Sermon - I WIll Build You a House (Fr. Dan Handschy)

July 12 2009 - Where is the Kingdom?

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:20:44 -0500

First Reading: 2 Samuel 6:1-5,12b-19
Psalm 24
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel: Mark 6:14-29
Sermon - Where is the Kingdom?e (Fr. Dan Handschy)

June 28 2009 - Get Up and Live

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:28:33 -0500

First Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1,17-27
Psalm 130
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
Sermon - Get Up and Live (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

June 21 2009 - Whenever!

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:00:37 -0500

First Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1a,4-11,19-23,32-49
Psalm 9:9-20
Second Reading: Corinthians 6:1-13
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Sermon - Whenever (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

June 14 2009 - That Crazy Farmer

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:56:27 -0500

First Reading: 1 Samuel 15:34 — 16:13
Psalm 20
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
Sermon -That Crazy Farmer (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

June 7 2009 - The Worship of the Trinity

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:10:00 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel: Gospel John 3:3:17
Sermon -The Worship of the Trinity (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

May 31 2009 - Pentecost: God Accosts Us, and All is Well

Sun, 31 May 2009 16:15:36 -0500

First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104: 25-25,37
Second Romans 8:22-27
Gospel: John 15:26-27;16:4b-15
Sermon - Pentecost: God Accosts Us, and All is Well (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

May 24 2009 - Do Not Leave Us Comfortless, but Send Us Your Holy Spirit to Strengthen Us

Sun, 24 May 2009 20:29:14 -0500

First Reading: Acts 1:15-17,21-26
Psalm 1
Second Reading: 1 John 5:9-13
Gospel: John 17:6-19
Sermon - Do Not Leave Us Comfortless, but Send Us Your Holy Spirit to Strengthen Us (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

May 17 2009 - Entrusted with the Divine Life

Sun, 17 May 2009 15:22:30 -0500

First Reading: Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel: John 15:9-17
Sermon - Entrusted with the Divine Life (Fr. Dan Handschy)

May 10 2009 - Full of Sap

Sun, 10 May 2009 12:58:04 -0500

First Reading: Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:24-30
Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-21
Gospel: John 15:1-8
Sermon - Full of Sap (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 26 2009 - Eating Fish

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:34:10 -0500

First Reading: Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7
Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
Sermon - Eating Fish (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 19 2009 - Extravagant Generosity

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:09:56 -0500

First Reading: Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
Second Reading: 1 John 1:1-2:2
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Sermon - Extravagant Generosity (James Wagner)

Apr 12 2009 - Whenever we ... Jesus calls us

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:19:42 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel: John 20:1-18
Sermon - Whenever we ... Jesus calls us (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Apr 11 2009 - Easter Vigil

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:56:52 -0500

(We have only the sermon from this evening)
Sermon - Fr. Dan Handschy

Apr 9 2009 - Maundy Thursday

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:10:41 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 116:1,10-17
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Holy Gospel: 13:1-17, 31b-35
Sermon - Fr. Nathaniel Pyron

Apr 5 2009 - Palm Sunday

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:37:10 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Passion Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47
Sermon - Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith

Mar 29 2009 - Bearing Much Fruit

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:35:45 -0500

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 119:9-16
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10
Gospel: John 12:20-33
Sermon - Bearing Much Fruit (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Mar 22 2009 - The Practice of the Presence of God

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:14:15 -0500

First Reading: Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107:1-3,17-22
Second Reading: Epehesians 2:1-10
Gospel: John 3:14-21
Sermon - The Practice of the Presence of God (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Mar 8 2009 - That's Not the Way the Story Goes

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:52:53 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 17:1-7,15-16
Psalm 22:22-30
Second Reading: Romans 4:13-25
Gospel: Mark 8:31-38
Sermon - That's Not the Way the Story Goes (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Mar 1 2009 - With the Wild Beasts

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:20:26 -0600

First Reading: Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-9
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
Sermon - With the Wild Beasts (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Feb 22 2009 - Let Your Light Shine

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:46:54 -0600

First Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Gospel: Mark 9:2-9
Sermon - Let Your Light Shine (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Feb 15 2009 - In the Wilderness

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:40:01 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 30
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-37
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
Sermon - In the Wilderness (Fr. Daniel Handschy)
(Please note that we had audio difficulties with the Sermon and Gospel this week)

Feb 8 2009 - Being Alive versus Getting Well

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:14:24 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-12,21c
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
Sermon - Being Alive versus Getting Well (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Feb 1 2009 - We Live By Grace

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:50:52 -0600

First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
Sermon - We Live By Grace (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 25 2009 - Sympathizing with Jonah

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:16:42 -0600

First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5,10
Psalm 62:6-14
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
Sermon - Sympathizing with Jonah (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 18 2009 - Come and See

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:11:25 -0600

First Reading: a Samuel 3:1-10
Psalm 139:1-5,12-17
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Gospel: John 1:43-51
Sermon - Come and See (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 11 2009 - Making the Connections

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:59:25 -0600

First Reading: Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Second Reading: Acts 19:1-7
Gospel: Mark 1:4-11
Sermon - Making the Connections (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 4 2009 - How Far Is It to Bethlehem (Christmas Pageant)

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:18:54 -0600

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 84:1-8
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a
Gospel: John 1:1-18
Sermon - How Far Is It to Bethlehem (Christmas Pageant) (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 28 2008 - Because of Jesus, We Can See the Face of God and Live

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:18:13 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3
Psalm 147:13-21
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7
Gospel: John 1:1-18
Sermon - Because of Jesus, We Can See the Face of God and Live (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 25 2008 - God Became a Person So We Could Better Know and See God

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:24:36 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 98
Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-12
Gospel: John 1:1-14
Sermon - God Became a Person So We Could Better Know and See God (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 24 2008 (late) - God's Gift to Us is Personal, Immediate, and Exactly What We Need

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:29:51 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Psalm 96
Second Reading: Titus 2: 11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon - God's Gift to Us is Personal, Immediate, and Exactly What We Need (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 24 2008 (early) - Twas the Night of First Christmas

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:29:04 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Psalm 96
Second Reading: Titus 2: 11-14
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon - Twas the Night of First Christmas (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 21 2008 - Mary Said Yes Because Mary Could and Would

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:59:07 -0600

First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16
Psalm 15
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Sermon - Mary Said Yes Because Mary Could and Would (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 14 2008 - Easter in Advent: Who, Me?

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:08:56 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11
Psalm 126
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Gospel: John 1:6-8,19-28
Sermon - Easter in Advent: Who, Me? (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 7 2008 - Anticipating Arrivals and Departures

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:06:18 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2,8-13
Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Sermon - Anticipating Arrivals and Departures (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 30 2008 - Hope or Fear?

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:01:30 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7,16-18
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
Sermon - Hope or Fear? (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 23 2008 - Look Around and See

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:30:33 -0600

First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
Sermon - Look Around and See (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 16 2008 - Generous or Stingy?

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:21:48 -0600

First Reading: Judges 4:1-7
Psalm 123
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon - Generous or Stingy? (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 9 2008 - It's Not About Oil

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:53:20 -0600

First Reading: Joshua 24:1-3a,14-25
Psalm 78:1-7
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
Sermon - It's Not About Oil (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Nov 2 2008 - Who are the Saints?

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:50:42 -0600

First Reading: Revelation 7:9-11
Psalm 34:1-10,22
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon - Who are the Saints? (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Oct 26 2008 - God's Vista

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:48:19 -0500

First Reading: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6,13-17
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 23:34-36
Sermon - God's Vista (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Oct 19 2008 - Telling Our Story

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:00:55 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22
Sermon - Telling Our Story (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Oct 12 2008 - We Are the Body

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:01:56 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 32:1-14
Psalm 106:1-6,19:23
Second Reading: Philippians 4:1-9
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
Sermon - (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Oct 5 2008 - God's Skinny Finger

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:18:53 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20
Psalm 196
Second Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46
Sermon - God's Skinny Finger (Judy Johnson, Seminarian)

Sep 28 2008 - The Tax Collectors, the Desperate

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:02:36 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78:1-4,12-16
Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-13
Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32
Sermon - The Tax Collectors, the Desperate (Fr. Dan Handschy)

September 21 2008 - Blessing of the Pets - Guess Wat We Have Been Hired For

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:01:08 -0500

A special outside eucharist
Words for Gathering Us Together
Psalm 105:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon - Guess What We Have Been Hired For

September 14 2008 - Grateful or Gruging

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:04:01 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 14:19-31
Psalm 114
Second Reading: Romans 14:1-12
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon - Grateful or Grudging

September 7 2008 - Praise God & Pass the Ammunition

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:46:50 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149
Second Reading: Romans 13:8-14
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20
Sermon - Praise God & Pass the Ammunition (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

August 24 2008 - Turning the Tables

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:56:34 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124
Second Reading: Romans 12:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
Sermon - Turning the Tables (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

August 8 2008 - Limping from Lambeth

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:37:10 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 32:22-31
Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
Sermon - Limping from Lambeth (Fr. Daniel Handschy)
Note that the audio quality of the sermon is poor this week.

July 27 2008 - An Inconvenient Kingdom

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:53:37 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 29:15-28
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
Second Reading: Romans 8:26-39
Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Sermon - An Inconvenient Kingdom (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

July 13 2008 - Alienation Isn't Worth the Trouble

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:55:30 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 25:19-34
Psalm 119:105-112
Second Reading: Romans 8:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Sermon - Alienation Isn't Worth the Trouble (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

July 7 2008 - That Kind of Girl

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:42:14 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
Psalm 45:11-18
Second Reading: Romans 7:15-25a
Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Sermon - That Kind of Girl (Fr. Dan Handschy)

June 29 2008 - Isaac's Silence

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:49:37 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-14
Psalm 13
Second Reading: Romans 6:12-23
Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42
Sermon - Isaac's Silence (Fr. Dan Handschy)

June 15 2008 - Community at Table

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:03:11 -0500

This week's installment is an "Advent Live" service, a participatory, multisensory intergenerational service
Psalm 116: 10-17
Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8
Sermon - Community at Table (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

June 8 2008 - Five+ People of Faith

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:26:51 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
Psalm 33:1-12
Second Reading: Romans 4:13-25
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Sermon - Five+ People of Faith (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Jun 1 2008 - The Rock of Reconciliation

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:19:45 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19
Psalm 46
Second Reading: Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-31
Gospel: Matthew 7:21-27
Sermon - The Rock of Reconciliation (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

May 25 2008 - Membership is Hard Work

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:55:12 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 49:8-16a
Psalm 131
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34
Sermon - Membership is Hard Work (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

May 15 2008 - Public Forum - Senator John Danforth on Faith & Politics

Sun, 18 May 2008 21:29:03 -0500

This special edition is of a public forum held at Advent Episcopal Church. Retired Senator John Danforth discussed his recently published book, "Faith & Politics", and his motivation for writing the book. A wide-ranging question and answer period followed.

May 18 2008 (Trinity Sunday) - Sex and the Trinity

Sun, 18 May 2008 13:08:45 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Canticle 13
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon - Sex and the Trinity (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

May 11 2008 (Pentecost) - The Same Now as Then, and Always

Sun, 11 May 2008 13:15:29 -0500

First Reading: Numbers 11:24-30
Psalm 104:25-35
Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Gospel: John 7:37-39
Sermon - The Same Now as Then, and Always (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

May 4 2008 - Your Kingdom Come

Sun, 04 May 2008 12:07:52 -0500

First Reading: Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10,33-36
Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
Gospel: John 17:1-11
Sermon - Your Kingdom Come (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

May 1 2008 - Ascension Day - The Most Rev'd Daniel, Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

Sat, 03 May 2008 01:32:04 -0500

We were honored with the presence and preaching of the Most Reverend Daniel, Archbishop of Sudan, in our annual joint Ascension Day service with St. Thomas/Holy Spirit ELCA

First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 93
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23
Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
Sermon (The Most Rev'd Daniel, Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan)

Apr 27 2008 - Acts ... the Apostles and Ours

Sat, 03 May 2008 01:22:10 -0500

First Reading: Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:7-18
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22
Gospel: John 14:15-21
Sermon - Acts ... the Apostles and Ours (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Apr 20 2008 -The Road

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:07:40 -0500

First Reading: Acts 7:55-60
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Gospel: John 14:1-14
Sermon - The Road (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Apr 13 2008 -The Door

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:23:53 -0500

First Reading: Acts 2:42-47
Psalm 23
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:19-25
Gospel: John 10:1-10
Sermon - The Door (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Apr 6 2008 - We Had Hoped...

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:50:08 -0500

First Reading: Acts 2:14a,36-41
Psalm 116
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-23
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Sermon - We Had Hoped (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Mar 30 2008 - Crossing Our Spiritual Fingers

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:48:32 -0500

First Reading: Acts 2:14a,22-32
Psalm 16
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Passion Gospel: John 20:19-31
Sermon - Crossing Our Spiritual Fingers (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Mar 23 2008 - (Easter Sunday) In the Garden

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:47:22 -0500

First Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Passion Gospel: John 20:1-18
Sermon - In the Garden (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Mar 22 2008 - (Easter Vigil) Telling Stories

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:19:37 -0500

The Story of Creation: Genesis 1:1-2:2
The Flood: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13
Psalm 46
Israel's Delivery at the Red Sea: Exodus 14:10-15:1
Salvation Offered Freely for All: Isaiah 55:1-11
Canticle 9
First Reading: Romans 6:3-11
Holy Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
Sermon - Telling Stories (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Mar 21 2008 - (Good Friday) When I am Lifted Up

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:06:00 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm 22
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:1-25
Passion Gospel: John 18:1-19:37
Sermon - When I am Lifted Up (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Mar 16 2008 - (Palm Sunday) Power Over vs Power Toward

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:08:46 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Passion Gospel: Matthew 26:36 - 27:1-66
Sermon - Power Over vs Power Toward (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Mar 9 2008 - Special edition - Fr. Emery Washington on the proposed Missouri Civil Rights Amendment

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:17:38 -0500

Rev. Emery Washington, chair of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri Commission on Dismantling Racism, speaks to members of Advent regarding the history of discriminatory laws in the United States, and the so-called Missouri Civil Rights Initiative (MoCRI).

Mar 9 2008 - Would We Believe In and Follow Jesus of Someone is Raised from the Dead?

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:27:59 -0500

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-4
Psalm 130
Second Reading: Romans 8:6-11
Holy Gospel: John 11:1-45
Sermon - Would We Believe In and Follow Jesus of Someone is Raised from the Dead? (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Feb 24 2008 - An Outsider Got it Right

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:03:52 -0600

First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11
Holy Gospel: John 4:5-42
Sermon - An Outsider Got it Right (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Feb 17 2008 - Where it Wills

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:39:33 -0600

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Second Reading: Romans 4;1-5,13-17
Holy Gospel: John 3:1-17
Sermon - Where it Wills (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Feb 10 2008 - Jesus Didn't Forget Who He Was: Beloved Son of God

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:03:29 -0600

First Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19
Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Sermon - Jesus Didn't Forget Who He Was: Beloved Son of God (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Feb 3 2008 - Light in the Darkness

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:40:16 -0600

First Reading: Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Holy Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon - Light in the Darkness (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 27 2008 - Floppin' in the Boat

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:56:41 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-5
Psalm 27:1,5-13
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
Sermon - Floppin' in the Boat (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 13 2008 - Coffee, Baptism, and Community

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:25:06 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29
Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon - Coffee, Baptism, and Community (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jan 6 2008 - Epiphany Sunday

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:59:27 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-2,10-17
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12
Holy Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon - Epiphany Pageant

Dec 23 2007 - Scandal

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:03:39 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80:1-7,16-18
Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7
Holy Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon - Scandal (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Dec 16 2007 - Jesus, What on Earth are You Doing?

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:04:09 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 146:4-9
Second Reading: James 5:7-10
Holy Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon - Jesus, What on Earth are You Doing? (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Dec 9 2007 - 50th Anniversary of Church of the Advent

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:30:57 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-8
Second Reading: Romans 15:4-13
Holy Gospel: Matthew Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon - Nostalgia is Dangerous (The Rt. Rev George Wayne Smith, Bishop of Missouri)

Dec 2 2007 - Anticipation

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:52:55 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm 122
Second Reading: Romans 13:8-14
Holy Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon - Anticipation (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 25 2007 - One on the Right and One on the Left

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:30:38 -0600

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 46
Second Reading: Colossians 1:11-20
Holy Gospel: Luke 21:5-19
Sermon - One on the Right and One on the Left (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 18 2007 - Turning the Hearts

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:50:42 -0600

First Reading: Malachi 3:13-4:2a,5-6
Psalm 98:5-10
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Holy Gospel: 21:5-19
Sermon - Turning the Hearts (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 11 2007 - Training as Angels

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:25:14 -0600

First Reading: Job 19:23-27a
Psalm 17:1-8
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
Holy Gospel: Luke 20:27-38
Sermon - Training as Angels (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Nov 4 2007 - Knit Together as One, Forever and Ever, Amen

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:14:43 -0600

First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11
Psalm 149
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:11-23
Holy Gospel: Luke 6:20-36
Sermon - Knit Together as One, Forever and Ever, Amen (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Oct 21 2007 - Wrestling with God

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:49:11 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30
Psalm 121
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:15-4:5
Holy Gospel: Luke 18:1-8a
Sermon - Wrestling with God (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Oct 14 2007 - Blessing of the Pets

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:57:23 -0500

[Note: We included more of the service this time so you may hear more of God's creatures!]
Collect of the Day
First Reading: Isaiah 11:6-9
Psalm 148
Second Reading: Galatians 6:14-18
Holy Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon - Blessing of the Pets (Fr. Daniel Handschy)
Nicene Creed
Prayers of the People
A Litany
A Prayer for Animals
A Blessing of the St. Francis Medals
A Blessing of the Animals
A General Confession
The Peace
Holy Communion
Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord's Prayer
Breaking of the Bread
A Blessing
The Dismissal

Oct 7 2007 - Crisis or Loyalty?

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:47:25 -0500

[Note: The recording of the sermon and gospel is very poor, but the sermon is worth hearing. We did our best!]
First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-13;2:1-4
Psalm 37:3-10
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 17:5-10
Sermon - (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Sep 30 2007 - Family Matters

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:13:58 -0500

First Reading: Amos 6:1-7
Psalm 146:4-9
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-19
Holy Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
Sermon - Family Matters (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Sep 23 2007 - What's Mine?

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:23:29 -0500

First Reading: Amos 8:4-12
Psalm 138
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Holy Gospel: Luke 16:1-13
Sermon - What's Mine? (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Sep 16 2007 - Gosh! Do We Have a Story to Tell!

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:03:22 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 32:1,7-14
Psalm 51:1-11
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Holy Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Sermon - Gosh! Do We Have a Story to Tell! (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Aug 26 2007 - We Don't Need to Be Good Enough

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:08:53 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 28:14-22
Psalm 46
Second Reading: Hebrews 12:18-19,22-29
Holy Gospel: Luke 13:22-30
Sermon - We Don't Need to Be Good Enough (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Aug 19 2007 - God is Not Out to Get Us

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:59:37 -0500

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm 82
Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:49-56
Sermon - God is Not Out to Get Us (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

Jul 29 2007 - A Cup of Sugar

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:28:03 -0500

First Reading: Genesis 18:20-33
Psalm 138
Second Reading: Colossians 2:6-15
Holy Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Sermon -A Cup of Sugar (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jul 15 2007 - The Man Among the Thieves

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:57:05 -0500

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Psalm 25:3-9
Second Reading: Colossians 1:1-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
Sermon - he Man Among the Thieves (Fr. Daniel Handschy)

Jul 8 2007 - Dandled, Arm Carried and Airplane Play

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:27:04 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 66:10-16
Psalm 66:1-8
Second Reading: Galatians 6:1-10,14-18
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:1-12,16-20
Sermon - Dandled, Arm Carried and Airplane Play (Rev. Nathaniel Pyron)

Jul 1 2007 - Jim Wagner reads from Westminster Abbey sermon of Njongonkula Ndungane, Archbishop of Cape Town

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:49:27 -0500

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Psalm 16:5-11
Second Reading: Galatians 5:1,13-25
Holy Gospel: Luke 9:51:62
Sermon - Jim Wagner reads from Westminster Abbey sermon of Njongonkula Ndungane, Archbishop of Cape Town

Jun 24 2007 - Despite Our Differences

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:56:10 -0500

First Reading: Zechariah 12:8-10;13:1
Psalm 63:1-8
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-29
Holy Gospel: Luke 9:18-24
Sermon - Despite Our Differences (Rev. Daniel Handschy)

Jun 17 2007 - When Love and Sight Intersect

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:42:54 -0500

First Reading: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10,13-15
Psalm 32:1-8
Second Reading: Galatians 2:11-21
Holy Gospel: Luke 7:36-50
Sermon - When Love and Sight Intersect (Claudia Svoboda)

Jun 10 2007 - The Widow's Guesthouse

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:17:16 -0500

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:17-24
Psalm 30:1-6,13-20
Second Reading: Galatians 1:11-24
Holy Gospel: Luke 7:11-17
Sermon - The Widow's Guesthouse (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Jun 3 2007 (Trinity) - Shake the Pivots on the Thresholds

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:20:48 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Second Reading: Revelation 4:1-11
Holy Gospel: John 16:5-15
Sermon - Shake the Pivots on the Thresholds (Fr. Dan Handschy)

May 27 2007 (Pentecost) - Thats' Us

Sun, 27 May 2007 14:47:43 -0500

First Reading: Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 47
Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20
Holy Gospel: John 17:20-26
Sermon - That's Us (Fr. Dan Handschy)

May 13 2007 - Easter & Resurrection - Not an End to the Old But a Beginning of the New

Sun, 13 May 2007 14:27:41 -0500

First Reading: Acts 14:8-18
Psalm 67
Second Reading: Revelation 21:22-22:5
Holy Gospel: John 14:23-29
Sermon - Easter & Resurrection - Not an End to the Old But a Beginning of the New (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)

May 6 2007 - What is Glory?

Sun, 06 May 2007 12:35:42 -0500

First Reading: Acts 13:44-52
Psalm 145:1-9
Second Reading: Revelation 19:1,4-9
Holy Gospel: John 103:31-35
Sermon - What is Glory? (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 29 2007 -His Body, The Temple

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:15:29 -0500

First Reading: Acts 13:15-16,26-39
Psalm 100
Second Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Holy Gospel: John 10:22-30
Sermon - His Body, The Temple (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 22 2007 - Like Peter & Paul, We Too Can Get It Right. Also, visit from the Rev. Vasco Tadu Daniel, Diocesan Secretary, Diocese of Lui, Sudan

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:22:00 -0500

First Reading: Acts 9:1-19a
Psalm: 33:1-11
Second Reading: Revelation 5:6-14
Holy Gospel: John 21:1-14
Sermon - Like Peter & Paul, We Too Can Get It Right (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron)
Comments by the Rev. Vasco Tadu Daniel, Diocesan Secretary, Diocese of Lui, Sudan

Apr 15 2007 - Peace Be With You

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:48:35 -0500

First Reading: Acts 5:12a, 17-22, 25-29
Psalm: 118:19-24
Second Reading: Revelation 1:1-19
Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
Sermon - Peace Be With You (Deborah Goldfeder)

Apr 8 2007 (Easter Sunday) - The Neverending Story

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 14:40:31 -0500

First Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Psalm: Acts 118:14-29
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Holy Gospel: Luke 24:1-10
Sermon - The Neverending Story (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 7 2007 (Great Vigil of Easter) - Newness of Life

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 14:41:08 -0500

The story of Creation: Genesis 1:1-2:2
The Flood: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13
Psalm 46
Israel's Deliverance at the Red Sea: Exodus 14:10-15:1
The valley of dry bones: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 30
First Reading: Romans 6:3-11
Holy Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
Sermon - Newness of Life (Fr. Dan Handschy)

Apr 6 2007 (Good Friday) - It Is Finished

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:04:17 -0500

Passion Gospel: John 18:1-19:37
Sermon - (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron) - "It Is Finished"

Apr 1 2007 (Palm Sunday) - Today in Your Kingdom

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:05:12 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 45:21-25
Psalm 22:1-11
Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Passion Gospel: Luke 20:9-19
Sermon - (Fr. Dan Handschy) - "Today in Your Kingdom"

Mar 25 2007 - Tending the Vineyard

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 23:23:46 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 20:9-19
Sermon - (Fr. Dan Handschy) - "Tending the Vineyards"

Mar 18 2007 - God Will Not Lose Any One of Us

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:13:55 -0500

First Reading: Joshua 4:19-24;5:9-12
Psalm 34:1-8
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Holy Gospel: Luke 15:11-32
Sermon - (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron) - "God Will Not Lose Any One of Us"

Mar 11 2007 - Fruitful Communion

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:10:58 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 103:1-11
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
Sermon - (Fr. Dan Handschy) - "Fruitful Communion"

Mar 04 2007 - Arguing with God

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 13:06:14 -0600

First Reading: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Psalm 27:10-18
Second Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1
Holy Gospel: Luke 13:22-35
Sermon - (Fr. Dan Handschy) - "Arguing with God"

Feb 25 2007 - If I Were King...

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:37:42 -0600

First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:9-15
Second Reading: Romans 10:5-13
Holy Gospel: luke 4:1-13
Sermon - (Fr. Dan Handschy) - "If I Were King..."

Feb 11 2007 - Oh Gosh, I Am In and So Are You

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:20:55 -0600

First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Psalm 1
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Holy Gospel: Luke 6:17-26
Sermon - "Oh Gosh, I Am In and So Are You", Fr. Nathaniel Pyron

Jan 28 2007 - Peace to the Far Off and Near

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:33:17 -0600

First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6,15-17
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20
Holy Gospel: Luke 4:21-32
Sermon - "Peace to the Far Off and Near"

Jan 21 2007 - Will Local Boy Make Good?

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:21:49 -0600

First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-10
Psalm 113
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Holy Gospel: Luke 4:14-21
Sermon - "Will Local Boy Make Good?"

Jan 07 2007 - (Epiphany Pageant) 'Twas In the Moon of Wintertime

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 18:09:21 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6,9
Psalm 72:1-2,10-17
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12
Holy Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon (Youth, written by Fr. Nathaniel Pyron) - 'Twas In the Moon of Wintertime

Dec 31 2006 - Christmas Delight

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:18:10 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Holy Gospel: 1:1-18
Sermon (Fr. Dan Handschy) - Christmas Delight

Dec 25 2006 - A Young Girl and her Baby Doll, God and God's Baby Boy...

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 12:37:35 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 62:6-7, 10-12
Psalm 98
Second Reading: Titus 3:4-7
Holy Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron) - A Young Girl and her Baby Doll, God and God's Baby Boy...

Dec 24 2006 (Youth Christmas Eve Service) - Santa Claus Comes to Advent Church on Christmas to Receive and Give Jesus

Mon, 25 Dec 2006 02:42:22 -0600

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7
Psalm 96:1-4,11-12
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
Sermon (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron) - Santa Claus Comes to Advent Church on Christmas to Receive and Give Jesus"

Dec 24 2006 (Advent 4 Sunday) - And Mary Said Yes

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:10:51 -0600

First Reading: Micah 5:2-4
Psalm 80:1-7
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
Holy Gospel: Luke 1:39-56
Sermon (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron) - And Mary Said Yes"

Dec 17 2006 - Simple Things

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 14:03:39 -0600

First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Psalm 85:7-13
Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Holy Gospel: Luke 3:7-18
Sermon (Fr. Dan Handschy) - Simple Things"

Dec 10 2006 - We are John the Baptist

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:21:22 -0600

First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9
Psalm 126
Second Reading: Philippians 1:1-11
Holy Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
Sermon (Fr. Nathaniel Pyron) - "We are John the Baptist"

Dec 03 2006 - Welcome to Advent!

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 16:15:15 -0600

First Reading: Zechariah 14:4-9
Psalm 50:1-6
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 21:25-31
Sermon (Fr. Dan Handschy) - "Welcome to Advent!"

Nov 26 2006 - Kids of the Kingdom

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:32:01 -0600

First Reading: Daniel 7:9-14
Psalm 93
Second Reading: Revelation 1:1-8
Holy Gospel: Mark 11:1-11
Sermon (James Wagner) - "Kids of the Kingdom"

Nov 19 2006 - Youth Sunday

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:33:39 -0600

First Reading: Daniel 12:1-13
Psalm 16
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:31-39
Holy Gospel: Mark 13:14-23
Sermon (Youth of Advent Episcopal) - "A Children's Creed"

Nov 12 2006 - With God's Help, Widows Have Time for Grief and Tears

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:54:47 -0600

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16
Psalm 146:4-9
Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28
Holy Gospel: Mark 12:38-44
Sermon (Rev. Nathaniel Pyron) - "With God's Help, Widows Have Time for Grief and Tears"

Nov 05 2006 - Communion of the Saints

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:21:59 -0600

First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 44:1-10, 13-14
Psalm 149
Second Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17
Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon (Rev. Dan Handschy) - "Communion of the Saints"

Oct 29 2006 - Amazing Grace

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:03:44 -0600

First Psalm: 95:1-7

Second Psalm: 13
First Reading: Isaiah 59:1-4,9-19
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:12 - 6:1,9-12
Holy Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
Homily (Rev. Dan Handschy) - "Amazing Grace"

Oct 01 2006 - Sufficiency and Self-Sufficiency

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:26:13 -0500

First Reading: Numbers 11:4-29
Psalm Psalm 19:7-14
Second Reading: James 4:7 - 5:6
Holy Gospel: Mark 9:38-48
Sermon (Rev. Dan Handschy) - "Sufficiency and Self-Sufficiency"

Aug 27 2006 - The Messy Real

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:27:12 -0500

First Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a,14-25
Psalm 34:15-22
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-33
Holy Gospel: John 6:60-69
Sermon (Rev. Dan Handschy) - "The Messy Real"

Aug 20 2006 - Under Orion's Belt

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 06:27:33 -0500

First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6
Psalm 147:1-20
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20
Holy Gospel: John 6:53-59
Sermon (Deborah Goldfeder) - "Under Orion's Belt"

Aug 6 2006 - The glory is already here

Sun, 06 Aug 2006 22:35:25 -0500

First Reading: Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm: 99
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:13-21
Holy Gospel: Luke 9:28-36
Sermon (Rev. Dan Handschy) - "The Glory is Already Here"

July 30 2006 - Lest He Pass Us By

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:06:38 -0500

Psalms: 95 & 114
First Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16 Holy Gospel: Mark 6:45-52 Sermon (Rev. Dan Handschy) - "Lest He Pass Us By"

Holy Eucharist, Rite 1, for July 23 2006

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:29:19 -0500

First Reading: Isaiah 57:14b-21 Psalm: 22:22-30 Second Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22 Holy Gospel: Mark 6:30-44 Sermon (James Wagner)