My life is much easier when pledges come in

A treasurer’s lot is by no means always a happy one (apologies to Gilbert & Sullivan) at this time of the year. The problem, you see, is that the poor treasurer has to prepare a budget for the coming year and—as always—there are still a lot of pledges to come in.

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Saint Thomas

Almighty and everliving God, who, for the greater confirmation of the faith, didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son’s resurrection: Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through . . . → Read More: Saint Thomas

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXII 50

The Fourth Sunday in Advent

O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday in Advent

Winter Ember Day III

O Almighty God, look mercifully upon the world, which thou hast redeemed by the blood of thy dear Son, and incline the hearts of many to offer themselves for the sacred ministry of thy Church: so that by their labours thy light may shine in the darkness, and the coming of thy kingdom may be . . . → Read More: Winter Ember Day III

Winter Ember Day II

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in thy Church: Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all those who are to be called to any office and administration in the same; and so replenish them with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue . . . → Read More: Winter Ember Day II

Winter Ember Day I

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son: Mercifully hook upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of thy flock, that they may lay hands suddenly on no man, . . . → Read More: Winter Ember Day I

Saint Lucy

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 reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for . . . → Read More: Saint Lucy

Women’s Club Lunch

The Ladies Who Lunch will meet at Pearce’s Restaurant at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 14th. Why not join us for a convivial pre-Christmas get-together over a delicious meal? To reserve, call Joyce Perlberg at 410-252-2680.

Sermon for Sunday December 11th – Advent III

Here is the sermon for Sunday December 11th: Advent 3, 2011