Originally a duo, Tommy Bledsoe and Joy D’Elia played harmonica and banjo (the “skin and bones” ancient rhythm instruments made of rib bones) on the streets of St. Augustine performing music from Tommy’s Appalachian heritage and Joy’s strong harmonies. The band became a trio when it added Kathe O’Donnelly’s rhythm guitar and rich vocal talents. The band members play multiple instruments, including banjo, harmonica, fiddle, bass, jarana, ukulele and guitar, featuring a full-string band sound.
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The beautiful outdoor setting will be the perfect backdrop for Skin and Bonz music along with a Vespers service. Scots-Irish significantly shaped the culture of Appalachia from the early 1700’s onward so theirs is the perfect music for St. Patrick’s Day eve.

In the ancient and venerable tradition of the Old Testament prophets, the placement of ashes on one’s head signified the soul’s deepest sorrow and heartiest repentance. Over time, Christians also adopted this practice, observing it primarily at the beginning of Lent, the Church’s forty-day  season of fasting, penitence, and prayer. The imposition of ashes serves as a stark reminder of our mortality and our dependence upon God alone.

On Ash Wednesday, we invite you to join Christians throughout the world in the observance of a holy Lent. Through self-examination, repentance, prayer, and self-denial, may these forty days be to you a time of genuine restoration and renewal in God’s providence and mercy.

The service will be livestreamed - St. Cyprian's YouTube Channel - Live at 5:30 pm

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We are excited to announce that our special arts event for January will be a concert by Elisabeth von Trapp.  Here is what one reviewer said about Elizabeth:
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"A magic happens whenever Elisabeth von Trapp walks into a room and begins to perform--something rarely seen and distinctly her own. Whether it is her ancestral connections steeped in her family name or her own experience as a conveyor of life's experiences, both in song and words, Elisabeth's concerts are part music/part inspiration."  He goes on to say, "One could call her a 'motivational musician', but the beauty of it is that you enter her world not knowing that something wonderful is about to happen--and you come out the other end a better person for the experience.

December 1     -    1st Advent, Sunday 10:00 am
December 8     -    2nd Advent, Sunday 10:00 am
December 15   -    3rd Advent, Sunday 10:00 am
December 18   -    Lessons and Carols, Wednesday 5:30 pm
                                 Followed by Jim Vande Berg’s Famous Chili in the Mission House
 December 22  -    4th Advent, Sunday 10:00 am
December 24   -    Christmas Eve Service with Choir, 5:30 pm
December 25   -    Christmas Day Service (no music) 10:00 am
                                 Followed by Covered Dish Christmas Dinner in the Mission House
                                  
                                                                                                          

November's Vespers service presents Sparks In The Garden and will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.