Saint Silas

St Silas, apostle

Icon of St Stilas, Apostle. From Wikipedia.

O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner–stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be mad an holy temple . . . → Read More: Saint Silas

The Translation of Saint Benedict

St Benedict medal (front)

Almighty and Everlasting God, whose precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of thy servant Benedict, to walk with loving prayers; and prosper with thy blessing the work of our hands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Benedict

Altar Flowers — Trinity IV, 2017

Altar Flowers — Trinity IV, 2017

Altar Flowers — Trinity IV, 2017

The Sermon for Sunday July 9th – Trinity IV

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 9th: Trinity 4, 2017

This Week’s Newsletter

new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXVIII No 26

Reflections on the meaning of the Fourth of July

The media has recently gleefully reported a shocking lack of patriotism among members of America’s Millennial generation. Actually, the Millennials’ lack of patriotism should in no way come as a shock. Indeed, it is entirely surprising any of them show any degree of patriotism.

Blame for the Millennials’ lack of patriotism lies squarely at the . . . → Read More: Reflections on the meaning of the Fourth of July

The Fourth Sunday after Trinity 

Trinity (celtic knot)

O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for the . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday after Trinity 

Summer Red Cross Blood Drive

Red Cross Logo

We’re going into the height of the summer season, and, as always, there is a critical need for blood donations. You can save a life with a single pint donation. With an increasing number of people who are ineligible to donate blood, now would be a good time to bring a friend, and get them . . . → Read More: Summer Red Cross Blood Drive

Root around in your yards to beautify the churchyard

The strip of grass along the entrance driveway has been cleared by Scott Taylor and his crew of volunteers. Now we are seeking perennial plants from home gardens to put in that space. Suggestions for plant donations are Stella D’Oro lily or other day lily, dusty miller, corabells, columbine, and any other deer resistant plants. . . . → Read More: Root around in your yards to beautify the churchyard

Independence Day

Fourth of July fireworks behind the Washington Monument 1986

Fourth of July fireworks behind the Washington Monument, 1986. Photo by SSgt Lono Kollars, USAF. From Wikimedia.

O Eternal God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their liberties of old: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in . . . → Read More: Independence Day