by Richard Lightsey | Nov 18, 2018 | Homilies
This morning we conclude our month long stewardship campaign with an appropriate thanksgiving meal. I wish to express special thanks to Steve Wilson for his leadership, along with his team of Debbie Beckman, Joel Harsh, and Liz Karavitus. Throughout the month, we have...
by Richard Lightsey | Nov 11, 2018 | Homilies
by Richard Lightsey | Oct 28, 2018 | Homilies
As we are contemplating the significance of our parish life together one of the most significant gifts and callings we yield is prayer. I have participated and witnessed the faithful offering of prayer in this parish for all these years, and I have seen the mountains...
by Richard Lightsey | Oct 21, 2018 | Homilies
We are pondering the question, “What would make Jesus say “Wow!” about St. Andrew? My own thoughts on this question lead me back to the gospel story as we know it. On many occasions Jesus was wowed by people’s faith, especially when it wasexhibited by people beyond...
by Richard Lightsey | Sep 23, 2018 | Homilies
Last May I went to see my doctor. It had been a long time, and I knew I was in for some bad news. I knew I was an indiscriminate consumer of things sweet and unhealthy. Blood work confirmed I was pre-diabetic. I had been suffering from my eating habits –my body...
by Richard Lightsey | Sep 16, 2018 | Homilies
We continue our happy reflection upon the call to suffering. I reminded the Tuesday Eucharist gathering that my inspiration for this series did not come from the appointed readings from the lectionary, but from the recognition that heavy news and grief was being...
