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 Most Americans probably think of November 11 as Veterans Day, but a number are old enough to remember it as “Armistice Day”, marking the conclusion of World War I, the “Great War”. But to residents of the Commonwealth nations, it is Remembrance Day. As part of their Remembrance Day observance, residents of the Commonwealth . . . → Read More: Remembrance Day O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst endue thy soldier Saint Martin with the spirit of sacrifice, and didst exalt him as Bishop to be a great defender of the Faith: Grant us grace to follow in his holy steps, that at the last we may be found clothed with righteousness, in the dwellings of peace; . . . → Read More: Saint Martin The Kalendar identifies November 8th, the Octave of All Saints, as a commemoration of Anglican saints and worthies. However, there is no proper collect for the occasion, so we have written one. This new collect draws heavily from a sermon by the Venerable Bede (himself a distinguished Anglican worthy), specifically a passage appointed for the . . . → Read More: Anglican Saints and Worthies The Cookie Walk is almost here! (You know all about the Cookie Walk, right? If not, read all about it at cookiewalk.ststeve.com! ☞ We need help to assemble the Cookie Walk mailer, Tuesday & Wednesday, November 8th & 9th, beginning at 9:00 AM. ☞ We also need new and nearly new gifts, as well . . . → Read More: Cookie Walk 2011 Appeal  The 2011 Cookie Walk Cook Book is going to be an anthology of your favorite drinks. To ensure that it’s a truly comprehensive guide to the art of making and mixing beverages, we need your recipes for all your favorite drinks—alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The rector has promised us the secret of his devastating “Montgomery Martini”—a . . . → Read More: Don’t forget the Cook Book  The Tale of Peter Rabbit was one of my favorite books when I was a small boy, and rabbit pie was one of my favorite dishes. I raise the subject because, aged five, I was able to do two things that many adults today are apparently unable to do: Distinguish between fantasy and reality; and . . . → Read More: It’s okay to love animals, but don’t give ’em a vote  Here is the sermon for Sunday November 30th: Trinity 20, 2011 Here is this week’s newsletter:St. Stephen’s News XXII 44 O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Guy Fawkes Day (or Guy Fawkes Night) commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, in which a group of provincial English Roman Catholics attempted to assassinate King James I by placing explosives beneath the House of Lords. A liturgy of Thanksgiving was introduced as part of the observances. The service was abolished . . . → Read More: Guy Fawkes Day |
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