In these times, we are required to be flexible and adaptive. With the Omicron variant, the Bishop has asked that we keep our distance from each other. This includes during the Holy Communion. Specifically, he has asked that we serve communion from serving stations. I anticipate that this will be [...]
The biggest understanding that we gain from the event of Christmas is the incarnation. That’s a packed theological term that deserves unwrapping. The event of Christmas, that the Holy becomes flesh with us, provides an entirely new lens through which we can see our world. This means that our earthly [...]
Dear Friends, As we look forward to Christmas, we have so many gifts to celebrate. It is such a gift to have so many new people coming to St. Monica’s and to see so many returning too. It is such a gift to begin to nurture so many children in [...]
Dear Friends, We are blessed and happy to announce that we have a new Assisting Priest! The Rev. Sylvia R. Czarnetzky is a native Mississippian and an Episcopal priest who retired from full-time parish ministry in 2018. She is a cradle Episcopalian. She was ordained in the Diocese of Mississippi [...]
I am pleased to share with you a news story that has been made possible by you! https://stmonicasnaples.org/2021/12/11153/ In this news link, where we learn about meals being made for the hungry from our kitchen, would not have happened if it were not for your generosity. If you recall, we [...]
First, I am so happy that our dear friend, the Rev. Hipólito Fernández-Reina, will be installed this weekend at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis as the Canon for Latinx Ministries. We are proud that he has been a part of our story and that he continues to flourish! If you [...]
For those who come to the Saturday service, this coming Saturday is the Second Saturday Social, where appetizers and refreshments are enjoyed together in the parish hall immediately following the service. Soon, we will be re-introducing Foyers, a great way to form new relationships and share dinner at the same [...]
This Sunday, as it is October 31st, young people are invited to wear costumes! We will have a little lesson on Halloween and a prayer at the end of the service. Sunday School for children now begins at 9:45. Scam alert: Someone is trying to impersonate me and trying to [...]
Dear Friends, A church that is to thrive is to be a presence in the community. The bigger the presence, the bigger the relevance. We have become present to Naples in multiple ways, such as hosting a site for Baby Basics, hosting community musical events, and offering space for a [...]
Dear Friends, On the Second Sunday of each month, the children are invited to be in church for the whole service. These Second Sunday services will be oriented toward children – this means it will include a children’s sermon (with a few points for consideration for adults), simpler music, and some instruction [...]
