St. Mary's Napa, Sermons and More

Rev. Don and Rev. Robin reflect on how people serve God in their daily lives, and ways to get involved in church ministries as well.

Sermon for August 4, 2024, by Diana Deen Lectionary Readings Proper 13, Year B, Track 2 Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 6:24-35

Our youth and youth leaders spent a week in Chiloquin Oregon this summer, as part of the Sierra Service Project. They joined  youth from different places in the western US, and were divided up into work teams to assist in building repair projects for those in need in the community. They also spent time getting to know people in the community, had a presentation about the local indigenous culture f...

Rev. Robin and Rev. Don talk about the various different rituals that folks may see on a Sunday morning, and the various meanings. We thought it would be fun to give our opinions on what is our personal preference/piety, but we also want to affirm that if it is meaningful to you, that is the mark of whether you should engage in a ritual.

July 27, 2024, Saturday Evening Service Proper 12, Year B, Track 2 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 145:10-19 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21

Rev. Don and Rev. Robin talk about how to use the bible. They reflect on how we approach the bible as the Episcopal Church. Ways to think about the bible, where to go when  you have questions, and different methods of bible study.  A couple books recommended in this podcast: - How to Read the Bible, by James Kugel https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-Guide-Scripture/dp/0743235878 - Violence in Sc...

Sermon from Saturday night July 20m 2024 Proper 11 Year B Track 2 Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

We had to repost this episode due to a sound issue. This is the Sermon for July 7, 2024, Proper 9 Year B Ezekiel 2:1-5 Psalm 123 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13

Sermon for July 14, 2024, Proper 9, Year B, Track 2 Amos 7:7-15 Psalm 85:8-13 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29

Rev. Robin and Rev. Don give recommendations on choosing a bible. Here are some versions they recommend in the episode: Start with one of these two as your main study bible, which includes commentary in line with Episcopal theology: - Harper Collins Study Bible NRSV https://www.harpercollins.com/products/harpercollins-study-bible-harold-w-attridge - Oxford Annotated Bible NRSV https://www.amazon.c...

This episode is longer than usual, in order to give an overview of what is in the Book of Common Prayer, and how to use it for your own prayers or praying with others. You can follow along with Rev. Don and Rev. Robin using a 1979 prayer book if you have one, or using this website which contains the text and page numbers of the book: The BCP online: https://www.bcponline.org Other online resources...

Rev. Don and Rev. Robin talk about the different resources that we draw on to create Sunday Worship and how you can access those resources for your own use, and also answer a question from Episode 1 about confirmation.

In this second episode of St. Mary's Formation series, Rev. Robin and Rev. Don reflect on some differences between the Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church.  This podcast is for those preparing for Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church in our parish, but all are welcome to listen in!

In this first episode of St. Mary's Formation Podcast, Rev. Robin and Rev. Don reflect on Formation, Confirmation, Reaffirmation, and Reception into the Episcopal Church.