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Sunday, February 3rd, 2018 at 6:00 PM Evensong, a fusion of the monastic prayer offices Vespers and Compline, is one of the greatest treasures of the Anglican tradition. Presented by Saint Stephen’s Choir of Men & Boys on the First Sunday of the month, the service begins at 6:00 PM and ordinarily lasts about 40 . . . → Read More: Choral Evensong for Candlemas Sunday  
La présentation de Jésus au Temple (The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple), by James Tissot (1836–1902). Brooklyn Museum, via Wikimedia Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only–begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented . . . → Read More: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or The Purification of the Blessed Virgin 
For a Civl Rights Worker Sojourner Truth, albumen silver print, circa 1870. From the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution”>, via Wikipedia. Almighty God, father of all mercies: We bless thy name for those who work to make justice a reality for all of thy children, especially thy servant Sojourner. They have . . . → Read More: Sojourner Truth  The plumber who fixed the leak in St Stephen’s utility closet vacationed in Ireland recently. And the thing that particularly struck him about Dublin, the capital of the Irish republic, was that its venerable buildings were largely of a similar vintage to those in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Actually that goes for much of Europe north . . . → Read More: History is what it is—so suck it up and live with it 
Eternal Father, who willest thy children to seek the kingdom of thy dear Son as their chief treasure, and the good that is above all good: Grant us the single heart of blessed Bride, thy Virgin, to count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Bride (Bridget) 
King Charles I, after Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons Almighty Father, who by the Apostle of thy dear Son hast taught us to obey God rather than man: Mercifully grant that, as thy servant King Charles was faithful unto death in defence of thy Church, so . . . → Read More: King Charles I, Martyr  Updated! New time: 10:25 AM Sunday, February 10th, at 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall Fr Guy Hawtin and the Sunday School teachers cordially invite you to an informational and planning meeting for the future of Saint Stephen’s Sunday School. As our numbers continue to grow we see the need for safety and adequate space . . . → Read More: Sunday School Luncheon: NEW TIME! 
For the Victims of Genocide The Theresienstadt concentration camp archway. From Wikipedia. Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Shoah. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, lest we . . . → Read More: International Holocaust Remembrance Day 
Saint John Chrysostom of Antioch (Hagios Ioannis Chrysostomos). An early Byzantine mosaic from the Cathedral of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (modern Istanbul). From Wikipedia. O God, who didst illuminate the minds and warm the hearts of the faithful by the heavenly doctrine and example of Saint John Chrysostom: Call us by thy . . . → Read More: Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople and Doctor Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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