By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON Irish music and church have gone hand-in-hand for centuries. The sound of an Irish tenor’s voice resonating off the acoustics of a church chapel has been equated to heaven itself. So what better way to enjoy the voice of Irish tenor Emmet Cahill than in Pasadena’s Presbyterian Church? […]
QUESTION: Is there a kind way to respond to an individual who insists on giving unsolicited opinions? I left my husband because of his excessive drinking. My friend, whom I really like, thinks I shouldn’t get a divorce because she’s of a faith that doesn’t believe in divorce. She brings up the subject when I […]
On Feb. 11, St. George’s Episcopal Church invites all to come to a very special concert. “Remembering Daniel” will honor St. George’s tenor soloist Daniel Chaney who passed away last year of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The church’s former music director Connie Grisham has commissioned a choral work to be composed in his memory. David Avhalomov, a […]
By Charly SHELTON You want to know something? Google. How’s your British cousin doing? Facebook. Want to be a cool super soldier in a future war? XBOX. Sitting by yourself for a few minutes? Angry Birds. Want more coconut oil delivered? Amazon. What’s the weather like? Okay, Google weather report. In a world of instant […]
QUESTION: Our grandchild, a baby girl, was born with a heart condition. Because of that she had to stay in the hospital for three months because of a surgery she had right after she was born. She seems to be doing better but has to have frequent check-ups. While she was in the hospital, both […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. when Pastor Scott Peterson continues the Epiphany Series. This week, Pastor Peterson leads with a sermon titled, “Fish Finer.” Stay for a time of fellowship with coffee, donut, juice, and a surprise or two. All […]
Community members are invited to attend the mission farewell address of Annie Blood on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at the La Crescenta LDS church. Stake Center (4550 Raymond Ave.). Annie will be serving in the Mexico Merida Mission for 18 months. She will teach people about Jesus Christ and will perform numerous acts […]
By Charly SHELTON After three years with St Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, the Rev. Kirby Smith will be moving on, taking a position in San Diego with the Episcopal Diocese. “It’s actually coming up pretty quickly. I’m going to start at the Episcopal Diocese in San Diego on the 16th, which is next […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. when Pastor Scott Peterson continues the Epiphany Series. This week, Pastor Peterson leads with a sermon entitled “Where Did You Get to Know Me?” Stay for a time of fellowship with coffee, donut, juice, and […]
QUESTION: Our three young grandchildren are so privileged and have everything they could possibly ask for. Their birthdays are special for each one, and their home looks like a toy store at Christmas. I’m not one to interfere with our son’s family; however, it seems these kids don’t have a clue about children who don’t have as much […]