The Fabulous Beekman Boys

Have you ever heard of the Fabulous Beekman Boys? Here is a short intro from their website on PlanetGreen.com: "Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge are not your average couple. They have transplanted themselves from New York City to Beekman Farm in upstate New York, where they are raising 80 goats, two pigs, a dozen chickens and a narcissistic llama -- and learning that the "simple life" isn't so simple."

Well, tonight, at Josh's brother's wedding, at which I had the pleasure of presiding, I also had the pleasure of dining with Josh and Brent. It was a terrific experience. While they have great senses of humor and are both very easy to talk to, they both have great business minds and obviously love what they do.

Now, here is the website that I really think you should visit: http://beekman1802.com/ Again, from their website: "We're committed to sharing only handmade, artisanal products straight from the Beekman Farm and Sharon Springs. Thank you for supporting small farms and local (in New York) businesses." I hope that you might consider an online purchase to support them as well!

Now, the picture above is the proof that I was with them! And the picture below is Josh's book about life on the farm! Use the Amazon.com link on the right to buy the book! It is next on my list of books to buy!

Thanks Josh and Brent for being wonderful dinner companions. I look forward to the next occasion we get to share time together.

Advent Greetings!

Here are the links to Sunday's 8:30 a.m. recorded service:

The video is in the "raw" form as it was streamed today.

There is no recording of the 10:30 service today due to technical difficulties.

What Child Is This?

Greetings Everyone!

Below is the recording of the What Child Is This? service from Sunday, December 12 at St. Boniface. What Child Is This? is a contemporary version of Lessons and Carols. Originally compiled by The Rev. John Hickey, this year it was edited and adapted in part by me, The Rev. Kenny Miller (with great debt still owed to Fr. John!) The Celebration Choir, which is a combined choir of St. Boniface, Mequon, Christ Church, Whitefish Bay, St. Christopher's, River Hills and a few other great folks, accompanied by the Rays of Light band, provided the music for this service. Many thanks to all who participated in and attended, both in person and virtually, this great service.

One final note, the Rays of Light band is the "home band" of the 8:30 contemporary mass at St. Boniface every Sunday morning. Like the sound? Come on out and visit!

Fr. Kenny