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About this Season in the Church Year
This period in the Church year is known as “The Season after Pentecost” or “Ordinary Time.” The term “ordinary” refers to how the New Testament passages are generally read in order or in sequence, as opposed to being arranged by specific theme as in other seasons. During this season the Gospel passages focus on the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and how he is revealed to the world as the Christ. In Year B (the second in a three year cycle: A, B & C) most of the Gospel passages are from the Gospel according to Mark. The Old Testament Lesson aligns thematically with the Gospel. The New Testament Lesson is independent of these readings and is almost always taken from one of the Letters in the New Testament that reflects the common life and mission of the first Christian community.
About Canon Harriss
The Rev. Canon Susan Harriss has served churches in the Diocese of New York since her ordination to the priesthood in 1980, beginning at St. Michael’s on the Upper West Side. She went on to St. James’ Madison Avenue and then to the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine where she served in various capacities for ten years. She is Rector Emerita of Christ’s Church, Rye, New York, having led that parish for sixteen years before her retirement in 2016. She served at Christ Church as Senior Associate Priest from 2018-2020. She practices Iyengar Yoga, writes the occasional poem, and loves to read. Canon Harriss is married to the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Ruge; they have three children and two young grandchildren.
Music & Lectionary Notes for the 10am Choral Eucharist