St. Paul's Anglican Church, Dunnville Ontario

02/12/2024

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Come join us for our first pancake supper since 2020. Delicious pancakes, sausages, dessert & a beverage.
Tuesday February 13th!
Continous servings from 5-7!
Advance tickets available at church office. Or pay at door.
😋🥞🍪☕️

02/03/2024

Come join us for our first pancake supper since 2020. Delicious pancakes, sausages, dessert & a beverage.
Tuesday February 13th!
Continous servings from 5-7!
Advance tickets available at church office. Or pay at door.
😋🥞🍪☕️

08/09/2021

Dear Friends,

Please find below my weekly reflection. I am so looking forward to gathering with you in person next Sunday, August 15th.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (John 6:35, 41-51)

As we continue to move through what is referred to as the Bread of Life discourse in John 6, Jesus makes a powerful connection between himself, the Father and the promise of everlasting life. It is the Father, Jesus says, who draws us to the Son. Lead to be in relationship to the Son in this life, we share in the risen life that is to come.
Time and time again Jesus seeks to draw all people to himself. Jesus invites and encourages us to cast all our cares on him. As we come to him in daily prayer, may others be inspired by our faithfulness. As Jesus raises or lifts us up, may we lift up one another.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

07/11/2021

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Mark 6:14-29)

The death of John the Baptist in today’s gospel presents the enigmatic figure of King Herod. Historically understood to have been a tyrant and despot, King Herod chose to honour a bold promise made to Herodias and have John beheaded at her request. It is interesting to note that Herod seems to have initially had some openness to John. Although John the Baptist challenged Herod’s behaviour, St. Mark tells us that Herod liked to listen to John. Sadly, however, Herod is more concerned about his reputation than about doing what is right and taking an honest look at his life. Perhaps there is something here for us to consider? Are there times when the word of God challenges us but we fail to respond, to change our behaviour? Can we at times be more concerned about what others think of us rather than doing what is right?

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

07/04/2021

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Mark 6:1-13)

I think we can imagine the excitement in today’s gospel as Jesus returns to his hometown. Having been preaching, teaching and healing in other regions, Jesus can now focus on the people whom he knows so well and who know him. Sadly, he does not receive a gracious welcome nor is his ministry appreciated. Because they think that they know him, many choose to question his credentials and the divine source for all that good that he is doing. Rather than making a glorious return, Jesus experiences profound rejection. Despite such rejection, Jesus chooses to continue his ministry, going on to other villages. At times we too may experience rejection for bearing witness to our faith. Like Jesus we are called to persevere, to proclaim God’s love whether or not this is well received.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

07/01/2021

Happy Canada Day! 🍁🇨🇦

06/27/2021

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Mark 5:21-43)

In today’s gospel we see two remarkable examples of faith. Jairus, a synagogue leader, begs Jesus on behalf of his daughter who is at the point of death. An unnamed woman approaches Jesus believing that she will be healed if she can but touch his clothes. In both instances Jesus responds to their faith with miraculous results! Whether we approach Jesus on behalf of others or ourselves, we recognize our vulnerability and our willingness to place ourselves in his hands. As our Lord and Saviour, Jesus is the one who heals us and restores us to life.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

05/09/2021

Happy Mothers Day!

Where would we be without our mother’s love?

Lord, bless our mothers with wisdom to teach and guide their
children in a way that will help them to follow You and to become men and women who will be pleasing in Your sight.

Give all mothers the patience to deal with the difficulties of their job and, most of all, give them a special blessing as they care so lovingly for the gifts that You have allowed them the honor of raising.

Amen.

05/02/2021

Dear Friends,

Please find below my weekly reflection. As the stay at home order continues I pray that you are keeping healthy and safe.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

Fifth Sunday of Easter (John 15:1-8)

As we continue our journey through the Easter season we see Jesus drawing upon an image from creation to describe his relationship to the Father and our relationship to him. Jesus identifies himself in an intimate way with the Father by describing himself as the true vine and the Father as the vinegrower. In order to fulfil our mission as disciples we are called to abide, to dwell, to live our lives in union with the Father and the Son. It is indeed humbling for us to hear and acknowledge that apart from Jesus we can do nothing. We are utterly dependent on the grace of God. At the same time it is also inspiring and encouraging to consider the reality that with and in Christ we are capable of doing so much good and leading others closer to God.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

04/25/2021

Fourth Sunday of Easter (John 10:11-18)

In today’s gospel Jesus uses a particularly touching and intimate image of himself as the good shepherd. Courageous and committed to his flock, the good shepherd gives himself completely to his mission of caring and protecting. As the pandemic rages on I hope that we can find solace in such a tender and gentle image. Amid a climate of anxiety, we hold fast to the good shepherd who continues to remind each of us that we belong to him and that he knows us by name.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

04/18/2021

Dear Friends,

Please find below my reflection for this Sunday. Given the dramatic spike in the number of cases over the past few days I expect that there is a great deal of anxiety as we strive to cope and see such suffering on a grand scale. Please join me in spirit each day as we lift up in prayer all those who are suffering, especially the ones who feel most vulnerable and alone.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

Third Sunday of Easter (Luke 24:36B-48)

According to Luke, the risen Lord reveals himself by opening the minds of the disciples to understand the scriptures. Sometimes we experience biblical passages that leave us wrestling with the text and struggling to understand. At such times perhaps it is good to remind ourselves that those first disciples also struggled even with the risen Lord present among them. As we spend time exploring and reflecting upon the word of God it is good for us to ask the risen Lord for a spirit of understanding. St. Jerome, a biblical scholar, was quoted as saying that ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ. As we meditate on the word of God may the risen Lord reveal himself to us and lead us to a closer relationship with him.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

04/11/2021

Dear Friends,

As we persevere through this provincial lockdown I pray that you are staying healthy and safe. I expect that we are all trying to cope as best we can during these trying times. The death of our dear friend and dedicated parishioner Shirley Thompson earlier this week leaves us feeling a deep sense of loss. Please continue to pray for Tom and the family. I trust that the risen Lord offers a most loving embrace to Shirley and that she continues to pray for us.

Please find below my reflection for this Sunday. Hopefully you will be able to join us on Zoom tomorrow morning.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull

Second Sunday of Easter (John 20:19-31)

In his first encounter with a group of disciples after his resurrection from the dead Jesus reveals himself in both word and action. Both of these aspects point to the depths of his compassion. In speech he extends words of peace. We notice that he does not remind the disciples of their failures, of their unwillingness to stand by him during his passion and even to die with him. In action he attests to the wounds of love he has endured by drawing attention to his hands and side. As the gospel passage unfolds we see this remarkable compassion extend to the disciple Thomas who is struggling to believe that the crucified One is also the risen Lord. The risen Lord clearly models for us a way of responding to those who perhaps have not lived up to our expectations. In speech and in action we are called not to sit in judgement but to express compassion, patience and understanding.

Blessings,

Father Kevin Cull