Unity efforts declared “on hold” in Canada

From St. Stephen’s News XXII 20

The Anglican Church and the Roman Church have been at each others throats for the best part of 1,500 years. It takes two to tango, as my wife likes to say, and no doubt both sides share a degree of blame for this unhappy state of affairs.

However . . . → Read More: Unity efforts declared “on hold” in Canada

A Rogationtide Toast with “Ganging Beer”

From St. Stephen’s News XXII 21

Rogation Sunday (the Fifth Sunday After Easter) and the three Rogation Days that follow tend to be treated with short shrift by most churchgoers today. If they are observed at all it is merely in the singing of hymns such as “We plough the fields and scatter” and . . . → Read More: A Rogationtide Toast with “Ganging Beer”

Annual Meeting, June 5th

St Stephen’s Annual Parish Meeting will take place between the 9.15 AM and the 11.15 AM services on Ascension Sunday, June 5th. Members attending the meeting will hear the Rector’s report on the state of the parish, the reports of the Treasurer and Wardens, and elect candidates for the Vestry. The candidates nominated for the . . . → Read More: Annual Meeting, June 5th

“Silly Summer Suppers” Resume!

The moment you have all been waiting for now approaches. On Thursday, June 9th, the chefs of St Stephen’s will begin the 2011 series of “Silly Summer Suppers”.

Truth to tell, its hard to think of a less appropriate name than “Silly Summer Suppers” for these remarkable gastronomic events. Not least, the food is absolutely . . . → Read More: “Silly Summer Suppers” Resume!

Photos from the 2008 Blessing of the Hounds

We’re beginning to upload historical documents and photos. Check out these photos from the Blessing of the Hounds in 2008.

Additions to the Library

We’ve added a number of items to our Library! We’ve posted a number of liturgies unique to St Stephen’s: among them are rites for The Blessing of the Hounds, and The Setting-Apart of Sub-Deacons; a Latin translation of the RSCM Chorister’s Prayer; and a congregational Horn Book for Holy Communion (since we use the . . . → Read More: Additions to the Library

Sermon for May 29th Rogation Sunday

Here is the sermon for Rogation Sunday:- Rogationtide, 2011

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is the newsletter for May 31st:- St. Stephen’s News XXII 21

Sermon for May 22nd Easter 4

Here is the sermon for Easter 4 Easter 4, 2011

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is the newsletter for May 24th:-St. Stephen’s News XXII 20