The Fifth Sunday after Easter, commonly called Rogation Sunday

O Lord, from whom all good things do come: Grant to us thy humble servants, that by thy holy inspiration we may think those things that are good, and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

¶ Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week are the . . . → Read More: The Fifth Sunday after Easter, commonly called Rogation Sunday

Saint Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne

O God, who hast made man’s lips to extol thee, and acceptest the art of his hand and voice: We praise thee for the example of thy servant Aldhelm as a leader of the minds of men and a sweet singer of the divine praises: beseeching thee to continue to the Church in this land . . . → Read More: Saint Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne

Rector’s Report 2013/14

[NOTE: This is the third of a series of three reports in preparation for the annual Parish Meeting on May 25th.]

It is fervently to be hoped that in the coming year the two priests who serve the parish will both be able to remain perpendicular at the same time.

This, lamentably, was not . . . → Read More: Rector’s Report 2013/14

And the reviews are in….

[The following is from a blog entitled “Desperate English Housewife in Washington.” The original also has a number of pictures from the Garden Party.]

A Little Piece of Britain in the USA

Dr Horn’s Punch & Judy Show at the 2014 British Garden Party & Fête. Photo courtesy Desperate English Housewife . . . → Read More: And the reviews are in….

Vestry candidates for the Annual Meeting, May 24th

St Stephen’s Annual Parish Meeting will take place between the 9:15 AM and the 11:00 AM services on Sunday, May 24th. Members at the meeting will receive the Rector’s report on the state of the parish, the reports of the Treasurer and Wardens, and elect candidates for the Vestry. The candidates nominated for the vestry . . . → Read More: Vestry candidates for the Annual Meeting, May 24th

A marvelous day in the garden

A beautiful day suddenly appearing in a week of turbulent weather? Rain showers that held off until exactly 4:05 PM? Surely, this was divine intervention! Once again this year, the sun shone on St. Stephen’s Garden Party, providing a little bit of Britain to guests who enjoyed the authentic food, pub offerings, maypole, and a . . . → Read More: A marvelous day in the garden

Saint Alcuin

Almighty God, in a rude and barbarous age thou didst raise up thy deacon Alcuin to rekindle the light of learning: Illumine our minds, we pray, that amid the uncertainties and confusions of our own time we may show forth thy eternal truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and . . . → Read More: Saint Alcuin

Parish plate income up by a full 7 percent

[NOTE: This is the second of a series of three reports in preparation for the annual Parish Meeting on May 25th. Next week the Rector will present his report.]

Calendar Year 2013 was a year of solid income growth for St Stephen’s Anglican Church, with pledged and un-pledged income up by a handsome 7.2 percent . . . → Read More: Parish plate income up by a full 7 percent

The Sermon for Sunday May 18th – Easter IV

Here is the sermon for Sunday May 18th: Easter 4, 2014

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 19