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Here is the most recent newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXX 39

On the Kalendar: Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, and Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, Martyrs

October from Les Petites Heures d'Anne de Bretagne

“October”, kalendar page from Les Petites Heures d’Anne de Bretagne (The Little Hours of Queen Anne of Bretagne), by the Maître des Triomphes de Pétrarque. From Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris (France).

Nicholas Ridley was a prominent churchman during the reign of Henry VIII. While at Cambridge, he was instrumental in developing . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, and Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, Martyrs

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

The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Lord, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Philip the Deacon

The Baptism of the Eunuch

The Baptism of the Eunuch, by Aelbert Cuyp (1620–1691).

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 turning the . . . → Read More: Saint Philip the Deacon

Scrumptious recipes from the Cookie Walk kooks

getting ready for the 2017 Cookie Walk

Note: This year, the Cookie Walk has been moved to the second Saturday in December—December 14th!

Here are some really great Cookie Recipes for you to prepare now and freeze ready for our big day. Maybe you could make a weekly batch whilst it’s quiet before the Christmas rush. These two recipes are tried and . . . → Read More: Scrumptious recipes from the Cookie Walk kooks

The Latest Newsletter

The medieval scribe, by Edward Laning (1906–1981) as part of the WPA Federal Art Project (WPA-FAP). From The New York Public Library.

Here is the latest newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXX 38

Saint Denis, Bishop and Martyr

The Martyrdom of St Denys

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 Denis, Bishop and Martyr

On the Kalendar: Saint Denis

October from Les Petites Heures d'Anne de Bretagne

“October”, kalendar page from Les Petites Heures d’Anne de Bretagne (The Little Hours of Queen Anne of Bretagne), by the Maître des Triomphes de Pétrarque. From Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris (France).

Denis is a cephalophore, that is, a saint who is depicted carrying his own head post mortem. You might think . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: Saint Denis

Altar Flowers — Trinity XVI, 6 October 2019

Altar flowers — Trinity XVI

Altar flowers — Trinity XVI. Given to the glory of God by Tracy Collins, Ed Turnbull, and Sonya Sullins in loving memory of Layla Evelynn.