The Sermon for Sunday October 11th – Trinity XIX

Fr Michael Belt

Here is the sermon for Sunday October 11th: Trinity 19, 2015

Saint Teresa of Avila

Saint Teresa of Ávila

Saint Teresa of Ávila by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640)

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 . . . → Read More: Saint Teresa of Avila

King Edward the Confessor

Bayeux Tapestry scene1 Edward Rex

Bayeux Tapestry, scene 1: Edward Rex meets Harold Godwinson. From Wikipedia

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 . . . → Read More: King Edward the Confessor

This Week’s Newsletter

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

Saint Philip the Deacon

St Philip baptizing the eunuch, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669).

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 . . . → Read More: Saint Philip the Deacon

Saint Denys, Bishop and Martyr

The Martyrdom of St Denys, mural at the Palace du Pantheon.

We beseech thee, O Lord, to grant us, after the example of blessed Denys, thy Bishop and Martyr, constancy in thy faith and truth, that we may be grounded in divine love and moved from its perfection by no temptations; through Jesus . . . → Read More: Saint Denys, Bishop and Martyr

Afternoon Teas return in November

Cup of Tea

The increasingly popular Afternoon Teas will be taking a short break for the month of October, but they will return on the third Thursday in November. A sign-up sheet will be made available in the coming weeks. ANNIE HAWKINS

The Sermon for Sunday October 4th – Trinity XVIII

Fr Kerouac

Here is the Sermon for Sunday October 4th: Trinity 18, 2015

William Tyndale

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

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVI No 39