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Altar Flowers — Trinity XXI, 21 October 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XXI, 21 October 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XXI, 21 October 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XX, 14 October 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XX, 14 October 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XX, 14 October 2018

The Feast of Christ the King

Tapestry of Christ the King

Tapestry of Christ the King, from Saint James the Greater Roman Catholic Church, Saint Louis, MO.

Almighty and everlasting God, who didst will to restore all things in thy well–beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that all the kindreds of the earth, set free from the captivity . . . → Read More: The Feast of Christ the King

Saint Simon and Saint Jude

Saint Simon and Saint Jude

O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner–stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Simon and Saint Jude

The Twenty–Second Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

. . . → Read More: The Twenty–Second Sunday after Trinity

For an End to Anti-Semitism

Jews burned alive

In memory of those killed in the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

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. . . . → Read More: For an End to Anti-Semitism

For the Victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh

King Alfred, King of the West Saxons

King Alfred the Great

King Alfred the Great. From Wikimedia.

O God, who didst raise up King Alfred to serve and minister unto his people: Grant that we, and all our countrymen who bear office in the world, may think lightly of earthly place and honour, and seek rather to do the things that are pleasing . . . → Read More: King Alfred, King of the West Saxons

Saint Crispin and Saint Crispinian, Martyrs

Martyrdom of SS Crispin and Crispinian

Martyrdom of SS Crispin and Crispinian, central panel of tryptich, by Aert van den Bossche (fl. 1490s)

O Lord God, whose Martyrs Crispin and Crispinian laboured with their own hands and suffered all things that the Gospel might not be hindered: Grant us grace that both in deed and endurance we may be . . . → Read More: Saint Crispin and Saint Crispinian, Martyrs

Don’t look now, but it’s COOKIE WALK time!

A sampling of the varieties of cookies at a recent Cookie Walk

You can tell the Cookie Walk hasn’t opened yet, because there are still cookies left

Believe it or not, it is that time again! St Stephen’s famous “Cookie Walk” is just around the corner on December 1st (9:00 AM to 12 Noon). The only thing that needs to be done is lot of . . . → Read More: Don’t look now, but it’s COOKIE WALK time!