The Translation of Saint Benedict

Almighty and Everlasting God, whose precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of thy servant Benedict, to walk with loving prayers; and prosper with thy blessing the work of our hands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Benedict

Sermon for Sunday July 8th – Trinity V

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 8th: Trinity 5,2012

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIII 26

The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A depressing display of American generosity

The YouTube video of a group of middle school boys callously terrorizing an elderly school bus monitor with vicious and obscene verbal abuse has brought out the best—and arguably the most depressing—aspects of our national character.

The best: There was an outpouring of sympathy for the unfortunate woman from all over the country. And, in . . . → Read More: A depressing display of American generosity

Have you heard about PAD?

Have you heard about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?

8 to 12 million people in the US have PAD, and unfortunately only half know it Only 10% of persons with PAD have classic symptoms Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol

PAD screenings are normally not part of a routine . . . → Read More: Have you heard about PAD?

Independence Day

O Eternal God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their liberties of old: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Financial Report to the Annual Meeting

The Year 2011/12 was not an easy one—largely owing to a sluggish technical recovery from a deep recession that has lasted for more than three years, depressing activity in virtually all sectors of the economy.

Unemployment, particularly in the state’s private sector, continues high—a consequence of fiscal and regulatory uncertainty, coupled with tight credit. This . . . → Read More: Financial Report to the Annual Meeting

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

¶ The modern observance of this feast is on May 31.

Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of thine incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping thy word: Grant us who honour the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to thy . . . → Read More: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sermon for Sunday July 1st – Trinity IV

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 1st: Trinity 4 & July 4th, 2012