Saint Stephen

Grant, O Lord, that, in all our sufferings here upon earth for the testimony of thy truth, we may stedfastly look up to heaven, and by faith behold the glory that shall be revealed; and, being filled with the Holy Ghost, may learn to love and bless our persecutors by the example of thy first . . . → Read More: Saint Stephen

The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day

¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout the Octave.

Almighty God, who hast given us thy only–begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed . . . → Read More: The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day

Christmas Eve 

O Lord Jesus Christ, thou that art higher than the highest and didst not abhor the Virgin’s womb: Humble us under thy mighty hand, that we may be accounted true citizens of the heavenly kingdom; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Cookie Walk 2014 was
 our very best sale ever

Cookie Walk Servers

Saint Stephen’s Annual Cookie Walk is no longer solely a neighbourhood affair. Over the past 25 years, it has evolved into a community institution. Our customers are drawn not merely from Timonium and Cockeysville, but from all over Baltimore.

It has become so popular, in fact, that phone calls from people enquiring about the . . . → Read More: Cookie Walk 2014 was
 our very best sale ever

The Sermon for Sunday December 21st – Advent IV

Fr Kerouac

Here is the Sermon for Sunday December 21st: Advent 4, 2014

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter:St. Stephens News XXV No 50

 

Saint Thomas, Apostle

Almighty and everliving God, who, for the greater confirmation of the faith, didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son’s resurrection: Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through . . . → Read More: Saint Thomas, Apostle

The Fourth Sunday in Advent  

O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday in Advent  

Christmastide Schedule

We hope that you will be able to join us this Christmastide at Saint Stephen’s. As you can see, there are a number of services to accommodate your schedule.

If you have any questions, feel free to email music@ststeve.com, or to call the church office at (410) 560-6776.

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Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr

Renew in thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, the courage of Ignatius the Martyr, the fervour of his letters, and the faithfulness of his teaching: That men may so burn with love towards thee, as to care for naught else but to do thy will, whatever be the cost in life, in suffering, or . . . → Read More: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr