For the Victims of the Recent Natural Cataclysms

Jesus Stilling the Tempest, by Gustave Doré

Jesus Stilling the Tempest (Mark iv:39) by Gustave Doré

O Lord of Hosts, who lookest on the earth, and it trembleth; who touchest the hills, and they smoke: in thy great mercy, soothe the suffering of thy servants devastated

by the floods in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal; by the earthquake in Mexico; by . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Recent Natural Cataclysms

A vital lesson Ancient Rome offers America

Moving house is a bittersweet experience—especially if you’ve lived in the place for 30 years or more. Downsizing is painful. It means necessarily parting with things that have been part of your life for 40 or 50 years—some of which you can cheerfully bid adieu; others that evoke sentimental memories.

My mother had no problem . . . → Read More: A vital lesson Ancient Rome offers America

This Week’s Newsletter

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Here is this weeks newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXVIII No 35

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service: Grant, we beseech thee, that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

. . . → Read More: The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Giotto The Birth of the Virgin

The Birth of the Virgin, by Giotto (1266/7—1337). From Wikipedia.

Almighty and everlasting God, who by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost didst prepare the body and soul of the Virgin–Mother Mary to be a dwelling place for thy Son: Keep us, we beseech thee, pure and undefiled, that we may be . . . → Read More: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September Hymnfest Report

The Choirmaster sends the following note:

Dear Friends of Saint Stephen’s Music:

Kudos to everyone who participated in this past Sunday’s Hymnfest which raised $1,433 in aid of the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Your generosity is inspiring. Thank you for joining us in offering assistance to our fellow Americans in their time . . . → Read More: September Hymnfest Report

The Sunday School Expands

With the blessings of increased enrollment, St Stephen’s Sunday School is expanding the number of classes to better target the varied needs of our children. Starting on Sunday, September 10, 2017 classes will be:

Babies and Toddlers (through age 3) teachers: Parent Volunteers and Kiki Gushue. Primary (ages 4 through 2nd grade) teachers: Tracey Collins . . . → Read More: The Sunday School Expands

Labor Day

The Sower, by Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890).

O God, who in the beginning didst create the heavens and the earth, and didst appoint unto men their work: Grant to us that whatsoever our hand findeth to do, we may do it with our might; that when thou shalt call thy labourers to give . . . → Read More: Labor Day

The Sermon for Sunday September 3rd – Trinity XII

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday September 3rd: Trinity 12, 2017

This Week’s Newsletter

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Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXVIII No 34