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

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!

 

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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!

 

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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.

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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“You will give your place to the least of your brothers and sisters, for all who exhaled themselves will be humble, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”� This is a difficult message for many, but Father Christian manages to put it into humorous prospective, using chickens as an example.

 

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