Saint John of the Cross, Poet, Doctor

El Greco View of Toledo

View of Toledo, by El Greco (1541–1614). The landscape depicts the priory in which John was held captive, just below the old alcázar (fort) and perched on the banks of the Tajo on high cliffs. From Wikipedia.

Judge eternal, throned in splendour, who didst give John of the Cross strength of purpose . . . → Read More: Saint John of the Cross, Poet, Doctor

Sunday School Activity Sheet No 29

Sunday School

Because of the COVID-19 quarantine, Sunday School is informal. But Mrs Novicki is providing Sunday School Activity Worksheets for children who can’t make it to church. Here is the latest installment.

Kid’s Corner Week 29

For now, past Worksheets can be found in the Sunday School section of the Christian Education page.

Videocast: Advent III, 2020

Here is a video of the Holy Eucharist “in tempore quarantinæ” for Advent III, 13 November 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.

Here is the video of the Holy Eucharist “in . . . → Read More: Videocast: Advent III, 2020

Saint Lucy

Francesco del Cossa Saint Lucy

Saint Lucy, by Francesco del Cossa (c. 1430–c. 1477). From Wikimedia.

Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Lucy boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of the world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give . . . → Read More: Saint Lucy

The Third Sunday in Advent

Advent Wreath Advent III

O Lord Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday in Advent

Christmastide Schedule

Isaac at Christmas Eve 2012

The schedule for Christmas through Epiphany is now available.

Here are our plans for a very merry Christmas

Fr Hawtin

If Thanksgiving was anything to go by, this year we will not be celebrating the Nativity Of our Lord Jesus Christ in the traditional manner but in a style more calculated to appeal to Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly protagonist in Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol.

To be sure, the watch words are unlikely . . . → Read More: Here are our plans for a very merry Christmas

The Latest Newsletter

Here is the most recent newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXXI 51 December 10th

Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor

Ambrose and Theodosius

Saint Ambrose barring Theodosius from Milan Cathedral, by Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). From Wikipedia.

O God, who didst give to thy servant Ambrose grace eloquently to proclaim thy righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honour of thy Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such . . . → Read More: Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor

Saint Nicholas of Myra

Ilja Repin Saint Nicholas of Myra saves three innocents from death

Saint Nicholas of Myra saves three innocents from death by Ilja Repin (1844–1930).

Almighty God, who in thy love didst give to thy servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and seas: Grant, we pray thee, that thy Church may never cease to work for the . . . → Read More: Saint Nicholas of Myra