On December 2, 2018, the First Sunday of Advent, Transfiguration had the honor of gathering candidates from across the Western Slope of Colorado for Confirmation. With Bishop Robert J. ONeill presiding, 27 members of our parish experienced Confirmation, Reaffirmation or Reception. This beautiful ceremony was the Bishop’s last public appearance
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And what a wonderful night it was! With nearly 100 people of all ages, the Advent Celebration for 2017 was a great success! A lovely ham dinner with home-made side dishes, salad, and home made desserts made for a lovely start. Following dinner was a magnificent presentation by St. Nick (Fr.
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Father Brooks’ special message on KZYR, True Local Radio 97.7 FM, this week asks us whether our Christmas season will be filled with “bedlam” or “Bethlehem”. The origin of the meaning of the word “bedlam” originates from an asylum in London, founded in 1247 as the Priory of St. Mary of Bethlehem.
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I cannot believe that we are lighting the 4th and final candle on the Advent Wreath! Christmas is almost upon us! I very much appreciate Pastors Carl Walker and Mark Huggenvik taking worship for us this past Sunday, as I exercised the “Saint Olaf audible!” Thank you Carl and Mark!
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Father Brooks’ radio snippet on KZYR this week asks us who we want to be: Grinch vs. St. Nick? He encourages us to reach out to others, to give gifts, and lift up others. Listen to our new radio show, “Living the Resort Life,” on KZYR every second Wednesday of the month,
Continue readingWe’re on the radio! In partnership with KZYR True Local Radio 97.7, Father Brooks Keith can be heard every second Tuesday of the month discussing topics related to “Living the Resort Life”. We cover topics related to faith in our happy Vail Valley, as well as economic, diversity, education, professional
Continue readingAdvent is a season of preparation before Christmas. The word Advent means “coming” and refers to the coming of Jesus. The season emphasizes a three-fold coming: His coming in the flesh at Bethlehem, in grace through word and sacrament, and in glory at the Day of Judgment. Many people
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