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, January 23, 2011

There's No Business Like Church Business Epiphany 3 Yr A

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There is no business like church business. Several years ago I led a vestry retreat for another church. I had them compose a parish lifeline...
Sunday, January 16, 2011

Epiphany 2 Yr A Jesus Moments

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+The 29th verse of the 1st chapter of John’s Gospel, which we just heard, reads: “John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, ‘Here is th...
Sunday, January 9, 2011

1 Epiphany Yr. A The Baptism of Christ

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“Then he consented.” I’ve heard today’s Gospel hundreds of times yet, this week, I really HEARD one sentence: “Then he consented.” John con...
Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Christmas 1 December 26, 2010

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*today’s sermon is based on Jerome Berryman’s Creation story from the Godly Play series. +In the beginning….well in the beginning there wa...
Sunday, January 2, 2011

Christmas Day 2010

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“What’s this?” “A present for you.” “For me?” “Yes, it’s for you.” “Why?” “ Because I love you very much.” I’m not sure of the exact words, ...

Christmas Eve 2010

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+My favorite Christmas book is called The Nativity-- Some of you may have seen it—a children’s book it’s best known for Julie Vivas’ whimsic...
Sunday, December 19, 2010

Joseph was a Good Man Advent 4 Yr A

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+Mary, Joseph and Jesus may, quite possibly, be the first example of what we now call “A Blended Family.” You’ll notice that in the Prayers...
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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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