This Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, is also known as Gaudete Sunday, a name dating back to the Roman Catholic calendar of the church year. The name, which means “rejoice,” comes from the first words of the Latin introit antiphon “Rejoice in the Lord
The Lesser Feast of Frederick Howden, Jr., Priest and Chaplain of the Armed Forces Learn more about today's feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make
Happy St. Nicholas Day! Today marks the Feast of Nicholas of Myra (present-day Demre in southwest Turkey), a fourth-century bishop. It is believed he was one of the bishops attending the Council of Nicaea in 325. He is known as the patron saint of seafarers,
The Lesser Feast of John of Damascus, Priest and Theologian Learn more about today's feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us.
I hope everyone had a joyous Thanksgiving celebration. Now we set our sights on Advent and the many activities we have coming up at the Cathedral as we prepare, once again, to welcome the Christ Child this Christmas. First up is our Advent Decorating day
Wednesday in the week of the Last Sunday after Pentecost Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. All: Glory to the Father,
Thanksgiving is upon us, but there are a few things coming up before we can focus on the one day a year specifically set aside for giving thanks as a nation. This Sunday is our Pledge Ingathering where we will bless all the pledges for
The Lesser Feast of Edmund, King Learn more about today's feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. All: Glory to the
What a wonderful Diocesan Convention it was this past weekend. Friday saw the business of the Diocese conducted as we elected new members of the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council, passed the 2025 budget as well as other resolutions, and had a reception to end
Wednesday in the week of the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. All: Glory to the Father,
It’s time for another election! Our nation voted on Tuesday and now our Diocese will vote tomorrow as we elect a new Bishop. The 135th Convention of the Diocese of West Missouri begins today with our business session and a reception. Tomorrow we will have
November 6, 2024 Dear Cathedral Family, I feel like we could all use a little reassurance today, so I want to reassure you that the love of Christ is with you today, just as it has been with you every day. I am with you
The Lesser Feast of William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury Learn more about today's feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. All:
Today is All Saints’ Day. One of the seven principal feasts of the church year, it commemorates all saints, known and unknown. It is believed this commemoration began in Ireland, moved to England, and then spread to the European continent eventually reaching Rome where it
The Lesser Feast of Maryam of Qidun, Monastic Learn more about today's feast Page numbers listed are from The Book of Common Prayer. Opening Sentence, page 103 Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. People: O Lord, make haste to help us. All: Glory
