THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 12, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/12/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

We made it! Happy Easter to you all and thank you so much for your part in making our Triduum and Easter Sunday celebrations the glorious experiences they were! This week is about resting, review, renewing, and revving up for the Easter Season to come.  Triduum/Easter ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 5, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/05/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

As Michael Caine said in Noises Off: "We're there... the moment has arrived..."

Happy Triduum, everyone! Thank you so very much for all the hard work and dedication you've put into this year's celebration. We'll be on overdrive this weekend, so do get rest and take ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 29, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/29/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

We Wards were without power until just before 11:00 last night, so I'm at home today doing laundry, throwing out a lot of spoiled food, and preparing for a big ol' insurance claim. 

Also: Eight days 'til Triduum.

Let's do this. Taizé Prayer This Friday

If you're planning on joining us for Taizé Prayer, please come to the church at 6:55 for a quick run-through of the music. We'll begin in the Narthex at 7:30 pm. Reminder: Holy Week Rehearsal Set for April ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 22, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/22/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

I've spent the day creating bulletin worship aids for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday— sure signs that it's getting serious! Want another sign? Check the end of this post; the first two nights of Triduum are now listed (check back on Friday; I'll add ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 15, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/15/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

22 days to go... Sorry if seeing that number is a bit unsettling! Three items of interest for you: Parish Collaborative Hymn Premiere

This weekend, we'll introduce "Bless the Lord," the result of our collaborative text-writing project in our January GIFT session. I will attach ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 8, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/08/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Wednesday, all... we are almost halfway through Lent already! Triduum will be here before you know it, so if you're taking part, I highly recommend at least a good skim-through of our selections, including what we haven't started yet, so that we're as ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 1, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/01/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy March! This promises to be a whirlwind month, with two concerts (Bach's Music Box this Friday, and CityMusic on March 18), a Taizé prayer service on March 31, and that whole "prepare for Triduum" thing we're doing. Please take time on your own ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 22, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/15/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Lent! We're off to a beautiful start thanks to a wonderfully prayerful Ash Wednesday Mass this morning (and the promise of an equally fabulous Mass at 7 pm). We have a packed but powerful season planned for the parish, culminating in what I know ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 8, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/08/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

First of all, thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered for the absolutely fabulous experience we shared with Andrew Sords and his amazingly talented colleagues! They loved you and thoroughly enjoyed performing here... as has every artist we've welcomed this season. I have half ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 1, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/01/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy February (?!). I can't believe how quickly January seemed to fly by! As of today, we're just three weeks away from Lent, and there's plenty to come in the meantime. 

The Liturgical Composers Forum was an absolutely joy-filled experience, especially with a milestone ... Read More »