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The altar at St Stephen’s Anglican Church at Christmas To make a contribution towards the Church Christmas decorations in honor or memory of a loved one, please download and complete this Christmas flower order form and return it to the church office by the Friday, December 22nd. Make checks payable to St . . . → Read More: Christmas Memorial Flowers  
Every parish has its own character—an ethos or atmosphere which reflects the nature of its members. People who visit various parishes undergo a winnowing process. Either they are attracted by the character of the parish or repelled by it. Saint Stephen’s is no exception, of course. Undoubtedly, we are just a tad more formal than . . . → Read More: We wish you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy 2019  
O Adonai, by Philip Chircop SJ. O Antiphon for 18 December. O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento. O Adonai, and leader of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the fire of . . . → Read More: O Adonai 
O sapientia, by Philip Chircop SJ. Antiphon for 17 December. O Sapientia, quae ex ore Altissimi prodiisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviterque disponens omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiae. O Wisdom, coming forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end to the other, mightily and sweetly . . . → Read More: O Sapientia 
Take a look at our schedule for Christmastide 2018. Of note are the services on Christmas Eve, and the Festival of Lessons & Carols for Epiphany, sung by the Choir of Men and Boys, on Epiphany, January 6th, 2019. Nativity, by Hans Baldung (1485–1545). From Wikimedia. . . . → Read More: Christmas Schedule 2018 
The Martyrdom of Ignatius of Antioch, from the Menologion of Basil II (c. 1000). From Wikipedia. Renew in thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, the courage of Ignatius the Martyr, the fervour of his letters, and the faithfulness of his teaching: That men may so burn with love towards thee, as to . . . → Read More: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr 
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday in Advent 
Saint Lucy, by Francesco del Cossa (c. 1430–c. 1477). From Wikimedia. Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Lucy boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of the world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a . . . → Read More: Saint Lucy  
Murgatroyd! Do you remember that word? Would you believe the spell-checker did not recognize the word Murgatroyd? Heavens to Murgatroyd! The other day a not so elderly (I say 75) lady said something to her son about driving a Jalopy; and he looked at her quizzically and said, “What the heck is a Jalopy?” He . . . → Read More: HOLY COW! Plunk your magic twanger, Froggie!! 
Here is Fr Kerouac’s sermon for Advent II, in both PDF and podcast form. http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Advent-2.mp3 
Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou . . . → Read More: The Second Sunday in Advent |
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