Peter’s Transfiguration

The last Sunday after the Epiphany February 14, 2021 Sermon by Rev. Bernadette Hartsough What follows is a letter that I imagine Simon Peter would write about his Transfiguration experience. Dear sisters and brothers of St. Thomas/ Santo Tomás, May grace and peace be yours in abundance. I understand that you live in a time… Continue reading Peter’s Transfiguration

Prepare and Dream

Prepare and Dream Sermon by the Reverend Bernadette Hartsough Advent II   Isaiah 40:1-11   Mark 1:1-8 Today we hear the opening lines from the Gospel of Mark the “The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ; the son of God.” There is no baby in a manger, no angels, no shepherds, no wise men. Mark… Continue reading Prepare and Dream

St. Francis Day/ Blessing of the Animals

What a great time to recognize our furry (and some not-so-furry) members of our family! In the Scriptures, the act of blessing means ‘the imparting of power or life.’ The person performing the blessing is mediating that power from God or Christ to the animal involved. To bless is more than an expression of goodwill… Continue reading St. Francis Day/ Blessing of the Animals

Church Architecture Tour

The Marshall County Historical Museum’s Church Architectural Tour was a great success!  We loved hosting community members to our building, many of whom had never been inside.  Thanks to Sue Irwin for organizing the event and for parish members Pete and Barb Rockaway and Roscinda Rinehart for assisting Fr. Tom in conducting the tour groups… Continue reading Church Architecture Tour