Here is this week’s newsletter : St. Stephen’s News XXII 32
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 O God, whose never–failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: We humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O God of mercy, who hast inspired blessed Saint Clare with the love of poverty: Grant us so to follow Christ in poverty of spirit, that we may come to the joyful vision of thy glory in the kingdom of heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy . . . → Read More: Saint Claire of Assisi  Typical of the clergy, isn’t it? Just because you don’t squawk about how much you know, they assume you’re half–witted. I’ll bet the rector has a pokerwork sign in his study that reads: “Don’t underestimate yourself. Let me do it for you.” Okay, so I haven’t been to college, but if you hang around churches . . . → Read More: The adventures of an unemployed eagle Ambition is invariably a dangerous commodity when it comes to the Church. The definition of “a real and present danger” is standing between an Anglican clergyman and a bishop’s mitre. (You’ll get trampled to death in the rush.) Imagine then my horror to discover that Isaac, the lectern eagle, harbors ambitions. I had always been . . . → Read More: Isaac the Eagle gets a new Facebook Page  Here is the sermon for Sunday August 7th: Trinity 7, 2011 Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXII 31 Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Stephens will be hosting a Blood Drive by the American Red Cross on Tuesday August 23rd between 3:30 pm & 8:00 pm. If you are able to give this gift of life, please contact Anne Hawkins at 410 913 7405 or dpc@ststeve.com to schedule an appointment. O God, who on the mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thine only–begotten Son wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistering: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may be permitted to behold the King in his beauty, who with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, liveth and . . . → Read More: The Transfiguration of Christ |
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