Women’s Club Lunch

This month the Ladies Who Lunch will be meeting at the Szechuan House (in the shopping center at the corner of York Rd. and Seminary Ave.) at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 20th. Why not join us for a convivial get-together over a delicious meal? Good food and good fellowship—what more could you want? To . . . → Read More: Women’s Club Lunch

Two saints of the Church that converted the Brits

March is the month in which we celebrate the feast of two of the greatest Celtic saints—St David of Wales on March 1st and St Patrick of Ireland on March 17th.

According to the ancient chroniclers, the great Celtic Church was established in Britain in AD 37 or 38—some five years or so before . . . → Read More: Two saints of the Church that converted the Brits

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s Newsletter : St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 9

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we, who for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of thy grace may mercifully be relieved; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius

O God, who by the preaching of thy servants Cyril and Methodius didst cause the light of the Gospel to shine in Slavonic lands: Lead thy people by its brightness to become sons of a new birth, growing into thine image from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

St Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 16th

The Parish Life chefs are at it again. The culinary artists that bring you the Silly Summer Suppers will be emerging from their winter hibernation to prepare a St Patrick’s Day feast for you.

Plan to be there on Saturday, March 16th, at 6:00 PM for a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef, cabbage, boiled . . . → Read More: St Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 16th

Perpetua and her Companions, Carthaginian Martyrs

O God, who didst give a splendid courage to the Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas, when leaving their babes, they went with bright and flashing eyes into the arena, and thus, with their companions, most nobly met their death: Grant that we may be worthy to climb the ladder of their sacrifice, and to be received . . . → Read More: Perpetua and her Companions, Carthaginian Martyrs

St David’s Day sermon by Fr Kerouac

This past Sunday, St Stephen’s celebrated the Feast of St David, patron saint of Wales. There are a number of expats and Anglophiles—and Celtophiles—in the parish, so these patronal festivals are always special occasions. It was also the occasion of the Setting-Apart of Wiley Hawks as a Subdeacon, in recognition of his gift for ministering . . . → Read More: St David’s Day sermon by Fr Kerouac

The Sermon for Sunday March 3rd – St David & Lent III

Here is the sermon for Sunday March 3rd, by Fr Mike Kerouac: Lent 3, 2013

Come to the Parish Life Committee Meeting on March 12th

It’s hard to believe but the Garden Party is fast upon us. In fact, the “big event” is a mere eight weeks after this next meeting. It’s time to kick the planning into high gear.

Already booked are the pipe band and Camerata Musica, and this year we will once again have the Maypole dance . . . → Read More: Come to the Parish Life Committee Meeting on March 12th