It is very difficult to walk through any large city without encountering poor people begging. People in need frequently come to Holy Trinity in Nice or to the priest’s house – literally to my gate – asking for help or for money. Here in the South of France, there is […]
Trinity XIV
Rich people can be very generous. Take for instance, how much well-known people tip in restaurants or bars. It appears that Johnny Depp, the star of Pirates of the Caribbean left a tip almost as great as his bill. He left a tip of $4000 in a restaurant where he […]
Easter V, May 19
Last Saturday’s Vide Grenier was remarkably successful. It raised 3082 euros – a record. The biggest earner was the boutique, which raised over a thousand euros. There were also thirty volunteers, which meant that there was excellent esprit de corps. The weather, which was warm and dry, also helped. Congratulations […]
Consecration Weekend at the American Cathedral, Lent V
This weekend, I’m going to the consecration of the new Bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, We meet the Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry on Friday morning. There’s a big farewell and welcome event on Friday evening to say goodbye to Bishop Pierre and welcome Bishop Mark. The […]
Easter Day
I have just completed my fourth Holy Week and Easter. Easter the is most important festival of the Christian calendar and it is pleasing that it attracts the largest congregation at Holy Trinity. We always have over 200 in church for the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day. The influx of […]