This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 40

The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

Lord, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Philip the Deacon

O God, who didst inspire Saint Philip the Deacon to preach Christ unto the people, and leddest them thereby to thy Holy Sacraments: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that . . . → Read More: Saint Philip the Deacon

“Whose broad stripes and bright stars …”

Less than three decades after winning its independence from Great Britain, the still nascent United States was, again, at war with its old adversary across the Atlantic. The conflict lasted only two years. But when it ended, not only had the existence of the new nation been firmly established, it had effectively proclaimed that there . . . → Read More: “Whose broad stripes and bright stars …”

It is your pledges that make our work possible

Dear Fellow Parishioners:

“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven.”

On September 20th, Bishop John Vaughan helped us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the dedication of our parish church. More than 350 attended the services—and in typical St . . . → Read More: It is your pledges that make our work possible

The Sermon for Sunday October 5th – Trinity XVI

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday October 5th :Trinity 16, 2014

Saint Faith of Aquitaine, Virgin and Martyr

O God, by whose strength Saint Faith laid down her life to simple trust and marvellous constancy: Mercifully grant that, as she was true to her name, so we may ever be constant in our Christian profession; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Or this:

O God, who didst endue blessed . . . → Read More: Saint Faith of Aquitaine, Virgin and Martyr

William Tyndale

William Tyndale, from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs

Almighty God, who didst plant in the heart of thy servant William Tyndale a desire to bring the Scriptures to thy people in their native tongue, and didst endow him with felicity of speech and the strength to persevere: Reveal to us thy Word which he . . . → Read More: William Tyndale

The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity

O Lord, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without thy succour, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Sermon for Sunday September 28th – Trinity XV

Fr Kerouac

Here is the sermon for Sunday September 28th: Trinity 15, 2014