The Twenty–First Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The State of the Parish: The Rector’s Report 2018/19

Fr Hawtin

For Saint Stephen’s, the year 2018/19 has been marked by a number of notable changes and transitions. Not least, our vicar, The Very Reverend Michael Kerouac, his wife Caroline and their family left Saint Stephen’s for Florida. Shortly after their arrival, Bishop John Vaughan installed Fr Kerouac as the Dean of St Patrick’s ProCathedral at . . . → Read More: The State of the Parish: The Rector’s Report 2018/19

Kristallnacht

Jews burned alive

Almighty God, Maker of all things, and Judge of all men: We are all sinners before thee, and equally desirous of thy grace. Embolden our hearts to confront them that would lay scorn and trouble upon thy Chosen People. We are all children of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that multitude of people which are like . . . → Read More: Kristallnacht

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 43

Anglican Saints and Worthies

Also known as “Saints, Martyrs, Missionaries, and Doctors of the Church of England” and “Saints of the British Isles”

Almighty God, we bless thy Holy Name for all thy saints, and most especially for all the Anglican saints and worthies who have laboured in thy vineyard. Endow us, we beseech thee, with minds clear, . . . → Read More: Anglican Saints and Worthies

Saint Willibrord

Saint Willibrord after Abraham Bloemaert

Saint Willibrord after Abraham Bloemaert (1566–1651)

O Lord Jesus Christ, who callest to thee whom thou willest, and sendest them whither thou dost choose: We thank thee for calling thy servant Willibrord to preach the Gospel to the Northern people; and we humbly pray thee to raise up among us those who will . . . → Read More: Saint Willibrord

Saint Leonard, Abbot

St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R)

St Peter, St Martha, St Mary Magdalene, St Leonard (L–R), painting by Antonio Allegri da Correggio (1489–1534).

O Lord, the source of all our good, who didst endue Saint Leonard with the grace of holiness: Make us so to abound in every good work that we may be counted worthy to obtain of . . . → Read More: Saint Leonard, Abbot

More recipes for you to try

cookies at the 2017 Cookie Walk

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

Chinese Chews 3/4 cup cake flour 3/4 cup baking soda 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped dates 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 2 large eggs

Sift together the dry ingredients. Add dates and nuts. . . . → Read More: More recipes for you to try

Saint Winifred

St Winifred (Gwenfrewi)

O God of mercy, enlighten the hearts of thy faithful people, and grant, that after the example of thy blessed Saint Winifred, we may set our affection on things above, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one . . . → Read More: Saint Winifred

The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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