Episcopal Services from St. Chad's Tampa

btidwelltampa — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:59:57 +0000

February 15, 2010

Dear People of God,

As we approach the Lenten Season, I invite you to reflect with me on the gospel from Luke 9:35, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” How are we to listen to Jesus in this noisy world? As your spiritual guide, I encourage you to walk with me in this path that will prepare us for Eastertide. I have a few practical suggestions:

When you awake in the morning, sit beside your bed and say a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of life. Smile, and keep things in perspective. Set your priorities for the day. Connect with nature. Take a walk. Attempt to listen to chirping birds amidst adversity. Be aware of yourself and your surroundings.

Lent is a reason for reflection and meditation. Come walk with us. Come worship with us at St. Chad’s. Join us!

Shrove Tuesday – February 16 – Pancake Supper 5:30 pm; Ash Wednesday – February 17 – Disposition of Ashes 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Soup Suppers on Wednesday nights during Lent.

Then we will lead to Holy Week: Tuesday, March 30 – Stations of the Cross – 7:00 pm; Maundy Thursday, April 1 – Foot Washing 7:00 pm; Good Friday, April 2 – Holy Communion Liturgy 7:00 pm; Holy Saturday, April 3 – Blessing of a New Fire and Whatsoever – 7:00 pm; Easter Day, April 4 – Sunrise Service – sunrise and Easter Service 9:00 am.

In His Service,

The Rev. Christian Villagomeza, Vicar

A New Sign for St. Chad’s

fatherchristian — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:28:34 +0000

A new church sign for St. Chad’s was made by hand by Mike Rivera, long time church member, vestryman, and senior warden. The Diocese of Southwest Florida provided a grant to St. Chad’s to help make this possible. November 2009 at Thanksgiving marked the special occasion for the blessing of the beautiful, more visible sign. The congregation participated in this special ceremony. A time capsule is housed in the brick below the surface of the sign holding special prayers, holy oil, and signatures with explanation of the time in history when this sign was erected in the name of Jesus Christ.

Gallery

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:32:59 +0000

“If you choose, you can be clean”

chuckpalm — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:19:11 +0000

Fr. Christian talks about Jesus healing the lepar, but HE made sure the man knew that it was his CHOICE.� Father also reaches out to the congregation to choose to help any of our ministries.� Members, be sure to attend our annual meeting next week after Sunday service!

Joseph’s Journey – example of obedience

chuckpalm — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:55:00 +0000

Father Christian uses Joseph as an example of obeying God’s will.� Check out this podcast on his sermon, and be sure to check it out in our new site on iTunes, ” Episcopal Services from St. Chad’s Tampa“�even if you don’t have an iPod!

1st Advent Service – The Podcasts Return!

chuckpalm — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:34:26 +0000

It is with great pleasure that I present the 1st Advent edition of the St. Chad’s Podcast.� After equipment failure, upgrades, replacements, and a bit of masking tape and bailing wire, we are back to regular services being published, here and on iTunes.� Please leave feedback and comments, and let us know how to serve you better.

Easter Sunday Service, 2008

chuckpalm — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:42:43 +0000

Recorded 3/23/08 at St. Chads Tampa.� Have a blessed Easter!

Sermon: The Sunday After Christmas

chuckpalm — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:45:26 +0000

Dec. 30, 2007, the Sunday after Christmas…are you making a list of priorities for your life?

Third Advent

chuckpalm — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:10:42 +0000

Fr. Christian speaks to the Advent season, as the Rose candle, representing HOPE is lit.

Is there life after death?

chuckpalm — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:13:00 +0000

Fr. Christian discusses the story of the Sadducees and the resurrection on this Veterans Day sermon.