Supposing Him to be the Gardener

Sermons, from the Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York. Why call it Supposing Him to be the Gardener? Because Mary Magdalene, on the first Easter, was so distracted by her pain that she failed to notice the Divine in her midst. So do I. All the time. This title helps me remember that the Divine is everywhere--in the midst of deep pain as well as in profound joy. And everywhere in between.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

St. Nick and the MDG's

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Yesterday we had a St. Nicholas Eucharist at the Cathedral (photo attached), complete with a visit from the Bishop of Myra himself. Afterwar...
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Ordination: Done!

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Well it is done! I was actually ordained to the transitional diaconate last Saturday. What a great Eucharist! Thanks to all who helped to ma...
Sunday, November 25, 2007

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Today I was honored to preach at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Buffalo's Parkside neighborhood. I spoke about the Milleni...
Sunday, November 18, 2007

Bishop Tutu from the BBC News

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Tutu chides Church for gay stance Archbishop Tutu rebuked religious conservatives South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has criticised the A...
Saturday, November 17, 2007

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On Sunday November 11, 2007 I preached the following sermon at the Cathedral. Enjoy--Cathy I know that my Redeemer lives. It is a beautiful ...
Thursday, November 15, 2007

J2A THIS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18

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We will meet at our regular time, 4:30-6:30. Don't forget to bring something to drink. Also we need a volunteer to bring dessert---any t...
Friday, November 9, 2007

Ordination!!!!

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Yes, it is true, on December 1, 2007 I will be ordained a transitional deacon. 6 months or so later, I should (God and the People Willing) ...
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The Rev'd Canon Cathy Dempesy-Sims
I am an Episcopal Priest who serves the Diocese of Western New York as the Canon for Connections (Canon to the Ordinary). I was widowed in November 2017. My wife and I had been married two months shy of 5 years. For years "Pete" had horses and then she added donkeys and then she added goats. And always, always there were dogs. IN the late summer of 2018 I am working toward inventing a new life for myself. One thing will not change: my love for preaching, my love for helping people makes sense of what is by hearing what was in a new way. Especially at this time in my life, I welcome your prayers for me, for my son Patrick and for my dogs (who are my faithful companions) Louie and Purnie (short for Calpurnia) . Supposing Him to be the Gardener is a shout out to Mary Magdalene, my hero.
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