This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 2

Sermon for Sunday January 20th Epiphany II

Here is the sermon for Sunday January 13th: Epiphany 2, 2013

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession of Saint Peter (Saint Peter’s Chair in Rome)

Almighty Father, who didst inspire Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God: Keep thy Church stedfast upon the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and follow the one Lord, our Saviour Jesus Christ; who liveth . . . → Read More: The Confession of Saint Peter (Saint Peter’s Chair in Rome)

Saint Antony of Egypt

O Lord Jesus Christ, who saidst to thy disciples, Be ye perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect: Give us grace so to follow thy blessed Saint Antony in the way of perfection, that we may count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of thee; who livest and reignest with . . . → Read More: Saint Antony of Egypt

Archbishop William Laud

Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness, that, like thy servant William Laud, we may live in thy fear, die in thy favor, and rest in thy peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for . . . → Read More: Archbishop William Laud

This Year’s Blood Drive the Best Ever

One pint of blood can save up to three lives. That means our January 9th Blood Drive has the potential to save 78 lives! Yes, all 26 appointment times were subscribed—a first in our quite long history of holding blood drives.

A hearty thank you to all who offered to “bleed for the cause.” You’re . . . → Read More: This Year’s Blood Drive the Best Ever

Thank You, Stephanie Verhage

After nine years as chairman of the Parish Life Committee, Stephanie Verhage has decided to pass the baton of leadership. A very heartfelt thank you to Stephanie for her leadership and commitment to the committee and all of the successful events that have become a hallmark of St Stephen’s over the years.

Picking up the . . . → Read More: Thank You, Stephanie Verhage

Saint Hilary

O God, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Saint Hilary: Enrich it evermore, we beseech the, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, who by their life and doctrine may set forth to all men the truth of thy salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Or . . . → Read More: Saint Hilary

Parish Life Committee Meeting minutes for January 8th, 2013

The minutes from the January 8th meeting of the Parish Life Committee are available here: Parish Life 8 Jan 2013