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The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Translation of Saint Benedict

Totila e San Benedetto

Totila e San Benedetto (King Totila of the Goths tests St Benedict), by Spinello Aretino (1350–1410). From Wikipedia.

Almighty and Everlasting God, whose precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of thy servant Benedict, to walk with loving prayers; and prosper . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Benedict

The Sermon for Sunday July 8th – Trinity VI

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 8th: Trinity 6, 2018

This Week’s Newsletter

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Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXIX No 26

Give Blood — Get Food

Texas Roadhouse logo

St Stephen’s Summer Blood Drive is Tuesday, July 17th, from 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM. As always during the summer, there is an urgent need for blood. There are sign-up sheets at the church, or you can call the Parish Office at (410) 560-6776, or you can drop an email to Happy Riley, the . . . → Read More: Give Blood — Get Food

The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

O God, who hast prepared for those who love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding: Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Fund raising at Texas Roadhouse

Good food, warm fellowship, tasty baked goods made a fun and profitable Wednesday, June 20th. All told, the evening raised $405 for the parish. The home-made cookies were a great success, as was the raffle, and we look forward to partnering with Texas Roadhouse again.

Betsy, our retired Red Cross rep and now public relations . . . → Read More: Fund raising at Texas Roadhouse

Fourth of July Silly Summer Supper

The 2018 Silly Summer Suppers got of to a great start with our traditional Fourth of July cookout. These pictures are courtesy of Carolyn Kerouac.

Vacation Bible School 2018

We had a very successful Vacation Bible School this year. The theme for this year’s event was be “Jesus is our superhero”. These pictures are courtesy of Carolyn Kerouac.

Independence Day

Fourth of July fireworks behind the Washington Monument 1986

Fourth of July fireworks behind the Washington Monument, 1986. Photo by SSgt Lono Kollars, USAF. From Wikimedia.

O Eternal God, through whose mighty power our fathers won their liberties of old: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in . . . → Read More: Independence Day