On the Roman Catholic calendar, St. Monica is remembered on August 26 and her son, St. Augustine, is remembered the next day. With the two remembrances coming together, homilists are able to address family issues.
In the Lutheran calendar, St. Monica is remembered in May as a Christian alternative to the secular celebration of Mother's Day.
Do you have a favorite saint day?
Both Bishop Eaton and Bishop Briner have suggested congregations not have remote or virtual Holy Communion services. I suggest First Lutheran abide by this advice and not have Holy Communion services
The poncho-like vestment worn at most worship services is to be worn by the presiding minister at Holy Communion. Since there was no sacrament, the vestment was not worn.
Church signs with message boards like the one at First Lutheran Church in Edinburg can create some interesting situations. Sometimes the sign does not communicate what is intended. Following 9/11 at