Saint Peter

Crucifixion of Saint Peter Caravaggio

Crucifixion of Saint Peter, by Caravaggio (1571–1610). From Wikipedia.

O Almighty God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock: Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach thy holy Word, and the . . . → Read More: Saint Peter

Sunday School Activity Sheet No 8

Sunday School

Because of the COVID-19 quarantine, there aren’t any Sunday services—and no Sunday School. But Mrs Novicki has provided another Sunday School Activity Worksheet for the children.

Kid’s Corner Week 8 For now, past Worksheets can be found in the Sunday School section of the Christian Education page.

Videocast: Trinity III, 2020

Here is a video of the Holy Eucharist “in tempore quarantinæ” for Trinity III, 28 June 2020. You can also watch the videocast of the Trinity Eucharist on YouTube, or on the parish’s Facebook pages: Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, and Isaac’s FB page.

The complete collection of Eucharist videocasts is also . . . → Read More: Videocast: Trinity III, 2020

Freedom of the Press Day

Benjamin Franklin at the printing press

Benjamin Franklin at a Printing Press, by E. Boyd Smith (1860–1943), from an illustrated version of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. From Project Gutenberg.

Almighty God, who sendest thy messengers with glad tidings and dire warnings: Watch over thy servants the members of the press, keeping them safe from peril in their . . . → Read More: Freedom of the Press Day

For the Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots

Judas Maccabeus before the Army of Nicanor

Judas Maccabeus before the Army of Nicanor (1 Macc. 7:26-32), by Gustave Doré (1832–1883). From Wikimedia.

Merciful God, whose love is ever unfailing and knoweth no bounds: Show thy mercy upon them that have been oppressed and persecuted because of their identity. Succour them in their fight for equality, and turn the . . . → Read More: For the Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots

Saint Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons and Doctor

Martyrdom of Saint Irenæus

Martyrdom of Saint Irenæus

Almighty God, who of old through thy servant Irenæus didst hand on the faith and extend thy Church; Keep it true to the apostolical tradition and fervent to win new peoples for thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Or this:

Almighty God, who didst uphold thy . . . → Read More: Saint Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons and Doctor

The Third Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to hear us; and grant that we, to whom thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may, by thy mighty aid, be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

National PTSD Awareness Day (I)

Antonio Canova Madness of Hercules

For Veterans with PTSD

Hercules Firing Arrows at His Children, by Antonio Canova (1757—1822). Source unknown.

Almighty Father, our help and our shield: look with mercy upon thy servants who have suffered in the service of our country. Soothe their distress, and grant them a sure recovery from the wounds of heart and . . . → Read More: National PTSD Awareness Day (I)

The Latest Newsletter

Here is the most recent newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXXI 26 June 25th

Stay at Home Chat No. 7

Fr Hawtin

Here is the seventh episode of the Rector’s Stay at Home Chats, recorded on June 10th. As a reminder, all of the Stay at Home episodes will be collected on the Stay at Home Chat page.

Fr Hawtin’s Stay at Home Chat #2 for 10 June 2020 http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200610_Hawtin_Talks001b.mp3