Welcome Jaymi
We are pleased to introduce you to Jaymi Castro, the new church secretary here at St. Philip's. Jaymi moved to Texas 8 years ago from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.…
Coming to the Fullness of Easter – Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Holy Week is believed to have developed in Jerusalem in the fourth century. The Easter Vigil, one of the oldest of the church's liturgies was already in existence at this…
The Feast of the Epiphany – In case you missed it!
The Feast of the Epiphany is an important day for Christians. Epiphany celebrates the day that the Magi from the East, led by a star, arrived in Bethlehem with gifts…
Annual Parish BBQ Feast!
It’s time to gather together! Join us on Sunday, January 16th after the 10:30 service for a BBQ lunch and annual parish meeting. We miss you and cannot wait to…
NEW Class – The BCP – Beyond the Dirty Pages!
An Introduction to the Book of Common Prayer Did you know that the Episcopal Church in the US has used its own prayer book since 1789? The one we use…
The Feast of the Epiphany
We will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on Thursday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. The Feast of the Epiphany is one of the seven principal feasts in the church…
All Things Stewardship
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this year's stewardship campaign is coming to an end. This is a perfect time to reflect on all that we have been given…
Udated COVID-19 Guidelines
As you probably know, the number of active and new COVID-19 cases as well as the positivity rate have significantly decreased and remained low. In light of this and after…
The Light that Shines in the Darkness
“Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your…
Stewardship 2022
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: “We don’t know what the Church will look like in five years.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard…
Read The Rev. Dr. Michael K. Marsh’s Sermons
AN EPISCOPAL PRIEST’S SERMONS, PRAYERS, AND REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, BECOMING HUMAN, AND DISCOVERING OUR DIVINITY
Interrupting the Silence
- Declaring How Much God Has Done – A Retirement Sermon On Luke 8:26-39Several weeks ago I looked to see what the readings would be for today, my last Sunday to preach as your priest. My first thought when I read today’s gospel (Luke 8:26-39) was, Aw, come on God, really? The Gerasene demonic? An exorcism for my last Sunday? My second thought was, Am I the one […]
- The Ending of a Pastoral RelationshipAll: For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) V: So teach us to number our days:R: That we may apply our hearts to wisdom. (Psalm 90:12)Let us pray. O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred […]
- What Is Your Deathbed Prayer? – A Sermon On John 17:20-26Most of you won’t be surprised when I tell you that I’m going to begin with a couple of questions. You might, however, be surprised or even startled by the questions. Don’t try to immediately answer them. I’ll give you a moment to sit with them. Just pay attention and see what they bring up […]
- “As Soon As…” – A Sermon On John 5:1-9For thirty-eight years the man in today’s gospel (John 5:1-9) has sat on his … mat. That’s a long time. Every day for thirty-eight years doing the same old things. Waiting. Watching. Hoping. Wondering if today is the day. Sitting on his mat has become a way of life for this man. His life is […]