Category Archives: The Rev. Harriette H. Sturges

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Posted on July 17, 2013 by deborahmeister

As some of you know, I have just returned from walking a portion of the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrim route (or, more accurately, routes) that lead to Santiago de Compostella, which is supposed to be the burial site … Continue reading →

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Thank you

Posted on May 16, 2011 by stalbansparish

Yesterday was a meaningful and memorable day for me at St. Alban’s.  People kept thanking me for what I had done and meant to them. The Parents raised a considerable sum of money to donate to the St. Philip the … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on May 9, 2011 by stalbansparish

This is such a fun word to say and a fun thing to happen.  Serendipity is “extracalifragalisticicexpealidocious” in my book.  I’m not sure that’s the way Mary Poppins spells it but it’s not in my dictionary so anything goes. So … Continue reading →

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Whale of a Tale

Posted on May 2, 2011 by stalbansparish

Yesterday the Children’s Choir at St. Alban’s told us a “Whale of A Tale” about Jonah’s Journey with marvelous acting, superb singing, and pious prayer. Jonah learned that God cared about more than just the people who are  “us” and … Continue reading →

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Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth

Posted on April 26, 2011 by harriettesturges

We celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus yesterday with ecstatic hymns and prayers.  This celebration is the culmination of Holy Week and the beginning of the Easter Season.  Alleluia! The Church is replete with Resurrection symbols, the empty cross, the empty … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Life and Death

Posted on April 18, 2011 by stalbansparish

This is a topic we introduce even to our 2 year olds in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. We start early so it gives the mystery time to develop and grow with the child as she matures. We … Continue reading →

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Listen is a word for Lent

Posted on April 13, 2011 by stalbansparish

The Gospel yesterday was about the Transfiguration of Jesus. The Sunday before Lent begins always is. Epiphany starts with starlight that the Magi follow and this light grows in intensity until we are blinded like the disciples on the Mount. … Continue reading →

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