Year B 2020-2021

Sermon Reign of Christ, Nov. 21, 2021

We Await His Coming in Glory!
Year B 2020-2021
John 18:33-37
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
November 21, 2021

Sermon 24th Sunday after Pentecost

When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 13:1-8 The Destruction of the Temple Foretold
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
November 14, 2021

Remembrance Sermon, Nov. 7, 2021

We Serve a God of Resurrection
Year B 2020-2021
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
November 7, 2021

Sermon All Saints Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021

Called to be Saints!
Year B 2020-2021
John 11:32-44 Jesus Raises Lazarus to Life
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 31, 2021

Sermon 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Oct. 24, 2021

Was Blind but Now I See
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 10:46-52 The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 24, 2021

Sermon St. Luke's Patronal Festival, Oct. 17, 2021

The Healing Ministry
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 4:14-21 The Beginning of Jesus' Galilean Ministry
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 17, 2021

Sermon Harvest Thanksgiving Oct. 10, 2021

Seek First the Kingdom of God
Year B 2020-2021
Matthew 6:25-33 Do Not Worry
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 10, 2021

Sermon 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Oct. 3, 2021

Jesus Turns the World's Views Upside Down
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 10:2-16
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
October 3, 2021

Sermon 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Sept. 26, 2021

Have Salt in Yourselves
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 9:38-50 Another Exorcist/Temptations to Sin/Teaching on Hell
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
September 26, 2021

Sermon 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Sept. 19, 2021

Do You Have a Mop Bucket Attitude
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 9:30-37
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
September 19, 2021

Sermon Holy Cross, Sept. 12, 2021

The Message of the Cross
Year B 2020-2021
John 3:13-17
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
September 12, 2021

Sermon - Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin, Aug. 15, 2021

For He Has Looked with Favor on the Lowliness of His Servant. Luke 2:48
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 1:46-55 Mary's Song of Praise
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
August 15, 2021

Transfiguration Sermon August 8, 2021

Sharing Christ's Glory
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 9:28-36 The Transfiguration
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
August 8, 2021

10th Sunday after Pentecost, Aug. 1, 2021

Attitude is Everything!
Year B 2020-2021
John 6:24-35 The Bread of Life
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
August 1, 2021

9th Sunday after Pentecost, July 25, 2021

Put it in the Hands of Jesus and Watch what Happens!
Year B 2020-2021
John 6:1-21 Jesus Feeds 5000 Men!
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
July 25, 2021

8th Sunday after Pentecost, July 18, 2021

Finding Rest for our Souls
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The Disciples are Invited to Rest & Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
July 18, 2021

7th Sunday after Pentecost, July 11, 2021

Becoming the People God Created Us to Be
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 6:17-29
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
July 11, 2021

6th Sunday after Pentecost, July 4, 2021

Misunderstood and Rejected
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 6:1-13 Jesus is Rejected at Nazareth & the Mission of the Twelve
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
July 4, 2021

5th Sunday after Pentecost, Honouring Graduates 2021

Graduates, Expect Interruptions and Miracles
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 5:21-43 A girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
June 27, 2021

Sermon 4th Sunday after Pentecost, June 20, 2021

National Indigenous Day of Prayer & Father's Day
Year B 2020-2021
John 1:1-18 - The Word Became Flesh
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
June 20, 2021

Sermon, 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, June 13, 2021

From Something Small can Come Great Things!
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 4:26-34 The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
June 13, 2021

Sermon 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, June 6, 2021

Every Child Matters
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 3:20-35
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
June 6, 2021

Sermon Trinity Sunday, May 30, 2021

Made in God's Image
Year B 2020-2021
John 3:1-17
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
May 30, 2021

Sermon Pentecost May 23, 2021

What is the Work of the Holy Spirit?
Year B 2020-2021
John 15:26-27, 16:4-15 The Work of the Holy Spirit
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
May 23, 2021

Sermon Ascension, May 16, 2021

What Does Jesus Ascension Mean for Us?
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 24:44-53 Jesus' Ascension
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
May 16, 2021

Sermon 6th Sunday of Easter & Mother's Day, May 9, 2021

Alerting Others to the Kingdom of God!
Year B 2020-2021
John 15:9-17 Jesus the True Vine
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
May 9, 2021

Sermon 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021

The Importance of Staying Connected to Jesus!
Year B 2020-2021
John 15:1-8 Jesus the Real Vine
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
May 2, 2021

Sermon 4th Sunday of Easter, April 25, 2021

Are You Included in the Flock?
Year B 2020-2021
John 10:11-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
April 25, 2021

Sermon 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2021

Eating Our Way into the Kingdom of Heaven
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 24:36-48 Jesus Appears to His Disciples
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
April 18, 2021

Sermon 2nd Sunday of Easter, April 11, 2021

AS the Father Has Sent Me, So I Send You!
Year B 2020-2021
John 20:19-31 Jesus Appears to the Disciples
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
April 11, 2021

Easter Sermon April 4, 2021

The Resurrection is Real!
Year B 2020-2021
John 20:1-18 The Resurrection
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
April 4, 2021

Good Friday Sermon, April 2, 2021

Why Did Jesus Die at 3 PM?
Year B 2020-2021
John 19:17-30 The Crucifixion
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
April 2, 2021

Maundy Thursday Sermon, April 1, 2021

Remember the Depth of Jesus Love for You!
Year B 2020-2021
John 13:1-7; 31b-35
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
April 2, 2021

Palm Sunday Sermon, March 28, 2021

Proof of Who Jesus Is!
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 11:1-11 Jesus' Triumphant Entry in Jerusalem
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
March 28, 2021

Sermon - 5th Sunday in Lent, March 21, 2021

Comforting a Troubled Heart
Year B 2020-2021
John 12:30-33 Jesus Speaks about His Death
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
March 21, 2021

Sermon 4th in Lent, ACW Sunday

God so 'Loved' the World . . . Eros? Phileo? Agape?
Year B 2020-2021
John 3:14-21 Jesus and Nicodemus
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
March 14, 2021

Sermon 3rd in Lent, March 7, 2021

Jesus said, "Take these things out of here. Stop making my Father's House a marketplace!" John 2:16
Year B 2020-2021
John 2:13-22 Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
March 7, 2021

Sermon - 2nd Sunday in Lent, Feb. 28, 2021

They saw no one with them anymore, only Jesus!
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 9:2-29 Jesus' Transfiguration
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
February 28, 2021

Sermon 1st Sunday in Lent, Feb. 21, 2021

"Start Building an Ark!"
Year B 2020-2021
Genesis 9:8-17 God's Covenant with Noah
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
February 21, 2021

Ash Wednesday Sermon, Feb. 17, 2021

Return to Me with All Your Heart
Year B 2020-2021
Text: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
February 17, 2021

5th Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Feb. 7, 2021

Woe to Me if I Do Not Proclaim the Gospel!
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 1:29-39 Jesus Heals Many People
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
February 7, 2021

The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple Jan. 31, 2021

Who is Jesus and What is He Saying to the Church Today?
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 2:22-40
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
January 31, 2021

3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Jan. 24, 2021

Nurturing Loving Hearts as We Follow Jesus!
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 1:14-20 Jesus Calls Four Fisherman
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
January 24, 2021

Sermon 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Come and See
Year B 2020-2021
John 1:43-51 Philip calls Nathaniel
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
January 17, 2021

The Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 10, 2021

Did You Receive the Holy Spirit When You Became Believers?
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 1:4-11 The Proclamation of John the Baptist
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
January 10, 2021

Epiphany Sermon, Jan. 3, 2021

Arise! Shine! for your light has come!
Year B 2020-2021
Matthew 2:1-12 The Visit of the Wise Men
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
January 3, 2021

Christmas Eve 2020 Sermon at St. Luke's Church, 6:30 pm

The Weary World Rejoices!
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 2:1-14
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
December 24, 2020

Christmas Eve 2020 Sermon at Christ Church

How Can We Celebrate a Covid Christmas?
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 2:1-14
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
December 24, 2020

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 20, 2020

Let it be with Me According to Your Word!
Year B 2020-2021
Luke 1:26-38 The Birth of Jesus Foretold
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
December 20, 2020

Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 13, 2020

Joyfully Receiving Christ!
Year B 2020-2021
John 1:6-8, 19-28 Testimony of John the Baptist
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
December 13, 2020

Second Sunday of Advent Sermon, Dec. 6, 2020

Sent by God!
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 1:1-18 The Proclamation of John the Baptist
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
December 6, 2020

First Sunday of Advent Sermon, Nov. 29, 2020

Keep Watch!
Year B 2020-2021
Mark 13:24-37 The Necessity for Watchfulness
Maria Shepherdson
Maria Shepherdson
Rector
November 29, 2020