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Labor Day

The Sower by Van Gogh

The Sower, by Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890).

O God, who in the beginning didst create the heavens and the earth, and didst appoint unto men their work: Grant to us that whatsoever our hand findeth to do, we may do it with our might; that when thou shalt call thy labourers to give . . . → Read More: Labor Day

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIII, 26 August 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIII, 26 August 2018. Given to the Glory of God by Tracy Collins & Joclyn McNaney in loving memory of Bobby Smutny and by the Darrell Family in loving memory of Ethel Hix Darrell.

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIII, 26 August 2018. Given to the Glory of God by Tracy Collins & Joclyn McNaney in loving memory of Bobby Smutny and by the Darrell Family in loving memory of Ethel Hix Darrell.

. . . → Read More: Altar Flowers — Trinity XIII, 26 August 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIV, 2 September 2018

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIV, 2 September 2018. Given to the Glory of God in celebration of the 34th Wedding Anniversary of Carroll & Shelly Browne.

Altar Flowers — Trinity XIV, 2 September 2018. Given to the Glory of God in celebration ofthe 34th Wedding Anniversary of Carroll & Shelly Browne.

. . . → Read More: Altar Flowers — Trinity XIV, 2 September 2018

Vestry Meeting Minutes

hermit at work on a manuscript

Detail of a miniature of a hermit at work on a manuscript, from the Estoire del Saint Graal, France (Saint-Omer or Tournai?), c. 1315 – 1325, Royal MS 14 E III, f. 6v. From the British Library, Royal MS 14 E III, f. 6v.

The minutes for the most recent Vestry Meetings . . . → Read More: Vestry Meeting Minutes

Sermon Podcasts by Fr Mike Kerouac

Portrait of Fr Mike Kerouac

We’ve uploaded two more of Fr Kerouac’s sermons. Remember that you can find all of our podcasts on our podcast page.

Sermon for Trinity IX, 29 July 2018:

http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Trinity-9.mp3

Sermon for Trinity XII, 19 August 2018:

http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Trinity-12.mp3

Saint Giles of Provence, Abbot

Saint Giles

Detail of Saint Giles and the Hind, by the Master of St Giles (c. 1500)

O Lord Jesus Christ, who bought us by thy Blood: Help us to follow thee and the company of Saints in merciful thought and loving deed; and especially after the gracious pattern of thy servant Giles, make us . . . → Read More: Saint Giles of Provence, Abbot

For Them That Are Disappeared

Demeter Mourning for Persephone

Demeter Mourning for Persephone, by Evelyn de Morgan (1855–1919). From Wikipedia.

(This is a day late. The International Day of the Disappeared was yesterday, August 30th.)

O merciful God, who seest all things: Have mercy, we beseech thee, on all them that have been disappeared from us, and whose fate is known . . . → Read More: For Them That Are Disappeared

Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne

Celtic Cross

Inspire by thy blessed Spirit, O Lord God, all Bishops and Pastors, that they may tend their flocks after the pattern of thy servant Saint Aidan, with gentleness and strength; that thy people may be shepherded with the holy love of our Redeemer Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and . . . → Read More: Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne

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An alchemist in his laboratory

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An alchemist in his laboratory. From Wikimedia.

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An alchemist in his laboratory. From Wikimedia.