The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity

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.

Good things from a small package

In the scheme of things, St Stephen’s is a relatively small parish. But it’s a small parish with a large impact that belies its size, and extends well beyond the boundaries of Timonium, Maryland.

Each week I watch as our clergy and pastoral care staffs make their weekly pilgrimages to bring comfort and spiritual guidance . . . → Read More: Good things from a small package

Saint Luke

Almighty God, who didst inspire thy servant Saint Luke the Physician, to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of thy Son: Manifest in thy Church the like power and love, to the healing of our bodies and our souls; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Or . . . → Read More: Saint Luke

DEUS Among Us

The latest issue of DEUS Among Us Vol.5, the Diocesan Newsletter, is now available. If you would like to receive these newsletters in email, send an email to newsletter@ststeve.com. Paper copies are also available in the display case in the church lobby.

Saint Etheldreda

O God, who didst call thy servant Queen Etheldreda to an earthly throne that she might advance thy heavenly kingdom: Mercifully grant that we who commemorate her faith may be fruitful in good works, and attain to the crown of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and Bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley

Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness, that, like thy servants Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley, and Thomas Cranmer, we may live in thy fear, die in thy favour, and rest in thy peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the . . . → Read More: Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and Bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley

Vestry appeals for $150,000 for library and office extension

Plans have been unveiled for the parish’s new library and office extension—and a $150,000 campaign has been launched to cover its cost. The Vestry sincerely hopes parishioners will support this worthy project.

The new extension has been designed by Hayes Construction Inc., which has also been commissioned to carry out the construction when the money . . . → Read More: Vestry appeals for $150,000 for library and office extension

Saint Teresa of Avila

Harken unto us, O God our Saviour, that as we rejoice in the festival of blessed Teresa, Thy virgin, so we may find food for the nourishment of our souls in her heavenly doctrine, and be instructed by the affection of pious devotion; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in . . . → Read More: Saint Teresa of Avila

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter:St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 40

Saint Edward the Confessor

O God, who art the King of kings and Lord of lords: Give grace, we beseech thee, to the earthly rulers of thy people, that they, following the example of King Edward the Confessor, may receive with him a crown of glory that fadeth not away; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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