Posts by Rev. Kristin Krantz (Page 6)

The Three Great Days Which Guide Us to Easter

This Sunday we celebrate the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, and with it we enter Holy Week.  For centuries upon centuries Christians have been gathering together to retrace the last steps of the Christ.  This is what we do when we gather on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday to prepare for the joy of Easter Day.  We believe that…

Smells & Bells

Let my prayer rise up like incense before you, the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you. ~Psalm 141   The use of incense in worship goes back to our earliest scriptures.  Within the Episcopal Church the use of incense is varied – from “Smokey Mary’s” in New York City to “low churches” where the word ‘thurifur’ sounds like…

Holy Week and Easter at Saint James’

Dear St. James’ Parish Family, The warm weather as February is turning into March is a reminder that spring always follows winter, just as the empty tomb always follows the cross. We are deep in Lent, and our eyes are being turned toward the three great days and the day of the resurrection. For as much as…

St. James’ Thrift Shop is Hiring!

If you or someone you know is looking for a part-time salaried job, the St. James’ Thrift Shop is currently looking to hire a new store manager. All applicants must have retail experience and be able to work 30 to 35 hours per week. Please email your resume to rector@stjamesmtairy.org.

Observing a Holy Lent: Creating a Life of Prayer

Dear St. James’ Parish Family, The holy season of Lent is nearly upon us. Yes, it is early this year! Ash Wednesday is February 10th, which means Easter will be March 27th. But before we get to the empty tomb, we must first encounter ashes on our journey to the cross. One of my favorite prayers is the Invitation to Observe a Holy Lent…

Sunday Worship at Home!

Church is cancelled, but that doesn’t mean you can’t worship! Enjoy some prayer time at home using any of the following resources: Morning Prayer: http://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.html Daily Devotional: http://d365.org/ Read Sunday’s lessons: http://www.lectionarypage.net/