Saint Germanus (German), Bishop of Auxerre

O God, the light of the faithful and shepherd of souls, who didst set blessed German to be a Bishop in the the church, that he might feed thy sheep by his word, and guide them by his example: Grant us, we beseech thee, to keep the faith which he taught, and to follow . . . → Read More: Saint Germanus (German), Bishop of Auxerre

Saint Ignatius of Loyola

St Ignatius of Loyola

St Ignatius of Loyola, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640). From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, from whom all good things come: Thou didst call Ignatius of Loyola to the service of thy Divine Majesty and to find thee in all things. Inspired by his example and strengthened by his companionship, may we labour without . . . → Read More: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Stay at Home Chat No. 12

Fr Hawtin

Here is the twelfth episode of the Rector’s Stay at Home Chats. 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 #12 http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20200730_Hawtin_Talks001.mp3

The Latest Newsletter

Here is the most recent Newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXXI 31 July 30th

William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce, by Anton Hickel (1745–1798). From Wikipedia.

Let thy continual mercy, O Lord, enkindle in thy Church the never-failing gift of love, that, following the example of thy servant William Wilberforce, we may have grace to defend the poor, and maintain the cause of those who have no helper; for the . . . → Read More: William Wilberforce

Saint Mary and Saint Martha of Bethany

St Mary and St Martha

Christ in the House of Mary and Martha by Jan Vermeer (1623—1675)

Merciful Saviour, who didst love Mary, and Martha, and Lazarus, blessing their home with thy sacred presence: Help us, we beseech thee, to choose that better part which shall not be taken away from us, that we may grow in grace . . . → Read More: Saint Mary and Saint Martha of Bethany

Peter Chrysologus, Bishop of Ravenna, Doctor

Saint Peter Chrysologus

Saint Peter Chrysologus, School of Guercino, 17th century. From Wikipedia.

Let thy continual mercy, O Lord, enkindle in thy Church the never–failing gift of charity, that following the example of thy servant William Wilberforce, we may have grace to defend the children of the poor, and maintain the cause of them that . . . → Read More: Peter Chrysologus, Bishop of Ravenna, Doctor

Tisha B’Av

Hacker By the Waters of Babylon

Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of Av, is a fast day commemorating a number of disasters in Jewish history which occurred on that day. This includes both the destruction of Solomon’s Temple by the Babylonian Emperor Nebuchadnezzar II and the destruction of the Second Temple by the Roman Empire. Other calamities include the Children of . . . → Read More: Tisha B’Av

Our Sunday service schedule

Fr Hawtin

Services will resume at 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM and we shall be celebrating the Eucharist at all services. Sunday School will be informal.

For shut-ins and folks still in quarantine we will be continuing our video recordings of Feast Day and Sunday Eucharists. These are posted on the parish website ( . . . → Read More: Our Sunday service schedule

New County rules on COVID19

Fr Hawtin

Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Health Officer for Baltimore County, has promulgated the following edict: “Beginning Thursday, July 23 at 9:00 AM, Baltimore County individuals ages 2 and up are required to wear face coverings in any indoor business, service, organization or establishment that serves the general public. This includes, but is not limited to, retail . . . → Read More: New County rules on COVID19