142 Years of Worship Community Service and Joy after Consecration of Calvary Church
Calvary Episcopal Church was given to the Episcopal Diocese by its builder, John VanNortwick, 142 years ago. Consecration dedicates the building to worship, community, service, and joy--following Christ's teaching and example.
Dead to Sin: Alive to God
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, 06/25/2023–Mass on the Grass In the Second Lesson today, (Romans 6: 1b-11) Paul reminds us that, in our baptism, we were made dead to sin....
Sheep without a Shepherd
Jesus sends His disciples out to the Jewish population, asking them to spread the Good Word, to heal the sick, raise the dead, and to bring the Good News to the lost people of Israel. At...
God’s Gift of Grace Empowers Us
We receive God's Grace through our Baptism (as Paul shares in the Second Lesson today. God's Grace empowers us to do what He calls us to do. We need to listen for His call.
Mystery of the Holy Trinity
As we need to live the "mystery of our lives," so, too, do we need to live the "Mystery of the Holy Trinity"--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Through baptism, the Holy Spirit is brought to...
Pentecost–Invoking the Holy Spirit in Our Lives
We receive the Holy Spirit at Baptism and the Holy Spirit is with us throughout our lives. When we invoke the Holy Spirit in our lives, we can become immersed in Christ's love and mercy...
What Jesus’s Ascension Means For Us
By ascending to Heaven in human form, Jesus Christ nurtures us and represents us to the Father. By virtue of our baptism, we are one with Christ and Christ is one with us. The Holy...
The Holy Spirit Dwells Within Us
As Jesus was at the Last Supper with His disciples, He told them that, when Jesus returned to the Father, He would send the Holy Spirit to be with them--and within them. The Spirit of...
“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”–homily–5th Sunday of Easter
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter, 05/07/2023. After His resurrection, Jesus told His disciples that he was “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” . We need to feel that, to...
Listening for Christ’s Call
Jesus Christ is the "Good Shepherd." In today's Gospel (John 10: 1-10), Jesus speaks about being the gate to the sheepfold. His sheep recognize His voice and He will lead them. There are lots of voices...
