Author Archives: Fr. Rich Ingalls

“O Most merciful Father, who hast blessed the labours of the husbandman in the returns of the fruits of the earth; We give thee humble and hearty thanks for this thy bounty; beseeching thee to continue thy loving-kindness to us, … Continue reading

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Lifting Up Detroit in Prayer

June 1, 2011 The Honorable Dave Bing Mayor of the City of Detroit Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave., Ste. 1126 Detroit, MI  48226 Re:  Lifting Up Detroit in Prayer Dear Mayor Bing, It has been several months … Continue reading

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Mariners’ Church of Detroit Hosts the 36th Annual Navy League Sunday

An anticipated 80 uniformed teenage Sea Cadets will be at the helm and onboard two Navy Sea Cadet Corps training ships, the Grayfox and the Pride of Michigan, as they sail into Detroit Sunday (May 1) for the 36th annual … Continue reading

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The “Gesima” Sundays

Every year, at some point roughly midway between Christmas and Easter, we find the Sundays in our Book of Common Prayer designated by those big “Gesima” words — Septuagesima, Sexagesima and Quinquagesima. Originally there was also a Quadragesima Sunday but … Continue reading

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Saint Matthias The Apostle

Liturgical Day:  February 24 In the nine days of waiting between Jesus’ Ascension and the Day of Pentecost, the disciples remained together in prayer.  During this time, Peter reminded them that the defection and death of Judas had left the … Continue reading

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First Official Book of Common Prayer is Celebrated on January 21st

Like the King James Version of the Bible, Today’s 1928 Prayer Book Sets the Standard For more than four-and-a-half centuries, the traditional Book of Common Prayer (BCP) has been the standard of worship for Anglicans worldwide. One by one, ill-conceived … Continue reading

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Festival of Lessons and Carols, Epiphany

Please join us this Sunday morning, January 2nd, at 11 o’clock, as we continue our Christmas celebration with the “Festival Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas.” This beautiful service includes the celebration of Holy Communion where all baptized adult … Continue reading

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A Prayer for Thanksgiving

“O Most merciful Father, who hast blessed the labours of the husbandman in the returns of the fruits of the earth; We give thee humble and hearty thanks for this thy bounty; beseeching thee to continue thy loving-kindness to us, … Continue reading

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Advent and Christmas Holidays at Mariners’

Mark your calendars! Sunday, November 28, Advent Sunday: 8:30 a.m. — The Holy Communion. 11:00 a.m. —The Festival Service of Lessons and Music for Advent with The Holy Communion. Thursday, December 2, 9 and 16:  Thursdays in Advent: 12:10 p.m. … Continue reading

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Lost Mariners Remembrance at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Also on November 10th, Fr. Paul Innes will be participating in the annual “Lost Mariners Remembrance” at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. A candlelight vigil begins at 6:00 pm, with a wreath laying at 7:00 pm.

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