News from St. James of Jerusalem
Epiphany Day
January 6 -- “Chalking the door” is a centuries-old way to celebrate and to (literally) mark the occasion of the Epiphany with God’s blessing of our lives and homes with sacred signs and symbols. These markings set our homes and churches apart as places of Christian hospitality, as safe and peaceful outposts of the Kingdom of God in the world, as habitations of healing and rest. We again invite God’s presence into our churches and homes and ask His blessing upon all those who live, work, or visit throughout the coming year.
St. James of Jerusalem in Long Beach
Welcomes New Vicar, The Reverend Michael F. Delaney
St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church in Long Beach, N.Y. is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Vicar, the Reverend Michael F. Delaney, effective December 1, 2024.Fr. Michael comes to St. James from within the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, which includes Nassau and Suffolk Counties as well as Brooklyn and Queens. At the Diocese, based in Garden City, N.Y., Fr. Michael most recently served as Chaplain to the Right Reverend Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island. He served the Diocese for the past 10 years as Canon Liturgist.
In 2014, Fr. Michael received a call to be come the Pastoral Associate at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City and eventually as the Vicar of the Cathedral Congregation. His duties included overseeing the liturgical ministers, Cathedral Council, Stewardship Committee, Seasonal Environment, and the formation of a Pastoral Care Team.
Fr. Delaney was ordained in 1998 and has previously served at St. Peter’s Church in Washington, N.J., The Church of Saint Andrew in Staten Island, and as Interim Dean of Trinity/St. Philips Cathedral in Newark, NJ. He also served as Director of Pastoral Care at Christ Episcopal Hospital in Jersey City, N.J., and as Director of Music at St. Paul’s Church in Paterson, N.J. Over the years Fr. Michael has conducted the orchestra for many high school musicals.
In 1986, Fr. Michael, then, Br. Michael, professed final vows as an Augustinian Monk. Even though he left the Roman Catholic Church, over the years he has remained faithful to living into the spirituality of St. Augustine of Hippo.
Asked about his liturgical style, Fr. Michael said, “Hospitality is at the center of my liturgical style… it is one of warmth and gentleness, inclusive and dignified.” As an accomplished musician, music is also a very important part of Father Delaney’s ministry.
St. James of Jerusalem in Long Beach, NY, was founded in 1880 and moved to its current church once it was built in 1938. St. James is a warm and welcoming congregation dedicated to welcoming everyone. The congregation of St. James is excited to begin a new chapter under the inspired leadership of Fr. Michael Delaney.
St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church
is pleased to present
Harvey Weisenberg: The Voice for the Voiceless
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Long Beach Public Library
We will host a viewing of this deeply moving 20-minute documentary, followed by a Q&A with Harvey moderated by Pastor Susan Bock.
The short film chronicles the roots and reach of Harvey Weisenberg’s extraordinary advocacy for children and adults with disabilities. As a former police officer, teacher, lifeguard, and New York State Assemblyman, Harvey has been a remarkable change-agent for people with disabilities.
St. James is proud to join Harvey’s mission to raise awareness
about the importance of accessibility.
St. James of Jerusalem
Mourns the Passing of Judith Mason
Longtime St. James parishioner Judith Mason went home to Jesus on Friday, March 1, 2024. Judith was a passionate advocate for Christian outreach and education, and we will miss her dearly.
St. James of Jerusalem Welcomes
the Reverend Susan K. Bock
July 1, 2019 -- St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church of Long Beach, N.Y., is pleased to announce the arrival of our new pastor, the Reverend Susan K. Bock.
