Sermon–Good Friday–April 3, 2015

Sermon Good Friday April 3, 2015 William Bradbury   Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1-19:42    His last words are: It is finished! He came among us to do something and now it is done. What is it that he has done? The answer that comes most...

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Maundy Thursday–April 2, 2015

Sermon Maundy Thursday April 2, 2015 William Bradbury   Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14  1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35  Psalm 116:1, 10-17  We enter tonight the mystery of the great three days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Day of Resurrection. They are one event, one act of salvation and...

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Sermon–Lent 5–March 22, 2015

Sermon Lent 5—Year B March 22, 2015 William Bradbury   Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 If you’ve ever been inside Trinity Church, in Copley Square, you would have noticed the enormous pulpit on the left-hand side, what we used to call the gospel side, of the...

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Easter Memorials

It’s time to request Easter memorials. You may order an Easter lily or donate to the Episcopal Relief & Development Fund or the Endowment Fund.  These memorials are done in remembrance of loved ones whose names are listed in the Easter service bulletins. The suggested donation is $5.00 to $10...

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Sermon–Lent 4–March 15, 2015

Sermon Lent 4—Year B March 15, 2015 William Bradbury   Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21   “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” This is one...

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Sermon–Lent 3–March 8, 2015

Sermon Lent 3 March 8, 2015 William Bradbury     Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 You know the old joke: Moses descends Mt Sinai after his encounter with God and says, I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. The good news is that I’ve talked...

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Seasonal singers wanted!

If you would like to join the Parish Choir for Easter, we would love to have you. Our music is on the easier side this year (shh, don’t tell), but is designed to sound hard. The Parish Choir sings at both the 9a.m. and 11a.m. services on Easter, 4/5. Rehearsals...

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Sermon–Lent 2–March 1, 2015

Sermon Lent 2 March 1, 2015 William Bradbury   Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:22-30 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 Hearing the tune to Amazing Grace, New Britain, which we sang last week, gets me thinking that the hymn, “Amazing Grace” can be understood best by those who have experienced grace. And...

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