The Consecration of Samuel Seabury

We give thee thanks, O Lord our God, for thy goodness in bestowing upon this Church the gift of the episcopate, which we celebrate in this remembrance of the consecration of Samuel Seabury; and we pray that, joined together in unity with our bishops, and nourished by thy holy Sacraments, we may proclaim the Gospel . . . → Read More: The Consecration of Samuel Seabury

For the Victims of a Natural Cataclysm

Written in memory of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Phillipines.

O Lord of Hosts, who lookest on the earth, and it trembleth; who touchest the hills, and they smoke: in thy great mercy, soothe the suffering of thy servants devastated by the typhoon in the Philipines. Grant peace to them that perished, and . . . → Read More: For the Victims of a Natural Cataclysm

Cookie Walk Reminders

Don’t forget to visit the Knitting Circle’s Silent Auction and bid on some of the many beautiful items there.

Do you have Nandina, Holly, Boxwood, Magnolia, or Pines that need trimming? Contact Martha Miller at 410-321-9038. We’re looking for greens for table decorations and our greens bags.

Tables have been set up in Quimby Hall . . . → Read More: Cookie Walk Reminders

Cookie recipe of the week: Sand Tarts

½ Cup Butter 1 Egg Well Beaten 1 Cup Sugar 1¾ Cups Sifted Flour 2 teaspoon Baking Powder For the Topping: 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 Egg White ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon Blanched Almond Halves

Cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg, flour, and baking powder. Chill the dough. Roll the dough until it is ⅛ . . . → Read More: Cookie recipe of the week: Sand Tarts

Explosions celebrate the “gunpowder plot”

Remember, remember, the Fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot! I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot!

The English have recently celebrated what I calculate to be the 408th anniversary of the infamous Gunpowder Plot—a failed attempt to blow up the English Parliament during its State Opening ceremony.

The plotters’ aim . . . → Read More: Explosions celebrate the “gunpowder plot”

Saint Martin

O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst endue thy soldier Saint Martin with the spirit of sacrifice, and didst exalt him as Bishop to be a great defender of the Faith: Grant us grace to follow in his holy steps, that at the last we may be found clothed with righteousness, in the dwellings of peace; . . . → Read More: Saint Martin

Veterans Day

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead: We give thee thanks for all those thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, that the good work which thou hast begun . . . → Read More: Veterans Day

The Sermon for Sunday November 10th – Trinity XXIV

Here is the sermon for Sunday November 10th: Trinity 24, 2013

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter :St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 44

For All Anglican Saints and Worthies

Almighty God, we bless thy Holy Name for all thy saints, and most especially for all the Anglican saints and worthies who have laboured in thy vineyard. Endow us, we beseech thee, with minds clear, faith firm, courage true, and charity thorough; that we, following their example, may keep thy commandments with boldness: having innocency . . . → Read More: For All Anglican Saints and Worthies