Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXVIII No 1
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O God, who by the preaching of thy blessed servant Saint Kentigern didst cause the light of the Gospel to shine in these islands: Lead us by its brightness to become sons of a new birth, growing into thine image from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: Saint Kentigern (Mungo) 
The Ordination of Hilary of Poitiers, from a 14th century Lives of the Saints, by Richard de Montbaston and others. From Wikipedia. O God, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Saint Hilary: Enrich it evermore, we beseech the, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, . . . → Read More: Saint Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers and Doctor
O God, the author of all virtues, by whose gift thy blessed Abbot Benedict Biscop chose the heavenly vision before the fleeting glories of this world: Grant that we may learn by his example to despise the things of earth and to seek after the things which are eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. . . . → Read More: Saint Benedict Biscop 
Almighty God, who dost choose thine elect out of every nation, and dost shew forth thy glory in their lives: Grant, we pray thee, that following the example of thy servant King David, we may be fruitful in good works to the praise of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: Saint David of Scotland 
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck. From Wikimedia Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness, that, like thy servant William Laud, we may live in thy fear, die in thy favour, and rest in thy peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son . . . → Read More: Archbishop William Laud It is with great sadness that St Stephen’s announces the death of David Ridgley Riley, former choirmaster and organist at St Stephen’s. Mr Riley passed away at home on Thursday, January 5th, 2017 (edited to correct date). A memorial service will be held at St Stephen’s on Saturday, February 11th, 2017, at 11:00 AM. Meanwhile, . . . → Read More: David Ridgely Riley, 1947—2017  
Here is the sermon for Sunday January 8th:Epiphany, 2017  
St Stephen’s Winter Blood Drive is Monday, January 23rd, from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Blood supplies are critically low this winter, so every pint donated is especially appreciated. The Red Cross will be offering coupons for a bag of Dunkin Donuts coffee to every donor. To sign up for a donation slot, you . . . → Read More: Winter Red Cross Blood Drive 
Lucian of Antioch, a miniature from the anonymous Menologion of Basil II. From Wikipedia. O God, by whose grace and power thy holy Martyr Lucian triumphed over suffering, and despised death: Grant, we beseech thee, that enduring hardness, and waxing valiant in fight we may with him receive a crown of glory . . . → Read More: Saint Lucian |
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