This Week’s Newsletter

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Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVII No 2

The Conversion of Saint Paul

Caravaggio Conversion on the Way to Damascus

O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may shew forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through . . . → Read More: The Conversion of Saint Paul

Saint Cadoc

Celtic Cross

O God, who didst enlighten the holy Abbot Saint Cadoc with thy heavenly wisdom: May it please thee that after his pattern we may renounce the hidden things of darkness and so walk in the light of thy truth that we may at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: Saint Cadoc

Septuagesima Sunday: the Third Sunday before Lent

gesima sundays

O Lord, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost ever, one God, world . . . → Read More: Septuagesima Sunday: the Third Sunday before Lent

Saint Timothy

Rembrandt St Timothy

Timothy and his grandmother, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669). From Wikipedia. Timothy, his mother Eunice, and his grandmother Lois, were all members of the Christian community in Lystra in Lycaonia, when Paul visited Lystra for the second time, in the company of Silas.

¶ The modern observance of this . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy

Sunday Services cancelled due to Snow

Graveyard under snow

Services for Sunday, January 24th, have been cancelled due to snow. Please stay home and stay safe. This would be a good opportunity to read the Daily Office on your own, or with family and (maybe) neighbors. If you want some of the work done for you (instead of thumbing through pages in the Book . . . → Read More: Sunday Services cancelled due to Snow

Winter Red Cross Blood Drive – Postponed due to Snow

The Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 26th, from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM has been postponed because of the snow. The Red Cross tells that there have been so many cancellations that they are unable to give us an alternative date at this stage. When we do have a date we will update the . . . → Read More: Winter Red Cross Blood Drive – Postponed due to Snow

St Stephen’s Snow Policy

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St Stephen’s snow policy is that whenever Baltimore County Schools are closed, the Church is closed as well. In anticipation of the storm, the 5:00 PM Family Eucharist on Saturday, 23 January has been cancelled. Sunday’s services will depend on the weather—listen for closings on the radio—but in any case, even if the schools and . . . → Read More: St Stephen’s Snow Policy

Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr

Vicente de Zaragoza (School of Francisco Ribalta) XVII century

Vicente de Zaragoza, School of Francisco Ribalta, 17th century.

Almighty and everlasting God, who didst strengthen thy blessed Martyr Vincent with the virtue of constancy in faith and truth: Grant us in like manner for love of the to despise the prosperity of this world, and to fear non of its adversities; through . . . → Read More: Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr

Saint Agnes, Roman Virgin and Martyr

Saint Agnes Domenichino

Saint Agnes, by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581–1641). From Wikipedia.

Almighty and everlasting God, who dost choose the weak things of the world to confound the strong: Mercifully grant that we who celebrate the simplicity of thy child–martyr Saint Agnes may, by thy grace, be pure in heart, firm in faith, and resolute . . . → Read More: Saint Agnes, Roman Virgin and Martyr