Aug 11, 2023 | From Pastor Eric
Jesus got [the disciples] together to settle things down. “You’ve observed how godless rulers throw their weight around,” he said, “and when people get a little power how quickly it goes to their heads. It’s not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great...
Jun 7, 2023 | From Pastor Eric
Most of us want to contribute to making St. Matthew a caring community that supports one another. It feels good to be able to do something to show our care for someone else, and it can be so deeply meaningful to have someone reach out to you at a time that you need...
Mar 29, 2023 | From Pastor Eric
Where do you see signs of new life? As Easter arrives, we celebrate anew the life that the Holy Spirit brings. We exult in the conviction that God creates life and renews it each and every day. More than that, we rejoice in the good news that in Jesus’ resurrection we...
Mar 8, 2023 | From Pastor Eric
This year March falls entirely in the heart of Lent. Ash Wednesday and the first Sunday were in February; Palm/Passion Sunday is the first week of April. That means that the central Lent Sundays fall in March. These are the weeks where we have made it past the initial...
Feb 9, 2023 | From Pastor Eric
Pastor Eric J. Trozzo As we enter February, we begin to move back into our routines. December is the month of holidays and disruptions from the usual flow. January, then, is the month of resolutions to do things differently. By the end of the month, though, reality...
Oct 4, 2022 | From Pastor Eric
October 4 is the day of the year that Francis of Assisi is commemorated. It is often used as a time to remember the Christian call to care for creation. In particular, it is frequently a time for having a blessing of animals. Indeed, we will be resuming that tradition...
