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Falling literacy and the sad state of political discourse

The ugly tone of current political discourse is more than a little depressing. Indeed, to characterize today’s political exchanges as “debate” would be a travesty. Rarely does either side attempt to argue contrary points of view in a civilized manner. Rather, listeners are simply treated to a torrent of abuse, increasingly much of it scatological.

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Sermon by Fr Kerouac

Portrait of Fr Mike Kerouac

The podcast of Fr Michael Kerouac’s sermon for Trinity V is now available.

A July 4th Barbeque kicks off our Summer Suppers

Hamburger

Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue with at a Wednesday, July 4th Barbeque—the first in our season of Silly Summer Suppers. For a mere $10 a head (half price for youngsters under 12) there is no better deal in Baltimore Country.

Actually there’s no better way to enjoy a warm summer evening than to . . . → Read More: A July 4th Barbeque kicks off our Summer Suppers

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Visitation (Four Augustinian Canon Regulars Meditating Beside an Open Grave)

Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of thine incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping thy word: Grant us who honour the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to thy will; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Ladies Recognition Tea June 2018

At the most recent Ladies Recognition Tea, we honored Helen Blomeier and Stephanie Verhage. Take a look at the pictures taken by Carolyn Kerouac in our gallery.

The Sermon for Sunday July 1st – Trinity V

Fr Kerouac

Here is the sermon for Sunday July 1st: Trinity 5, 2018

This Week’s Newsletter

new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXIX No 25

Saint Julius and Saint Aaron

Aerial view of Caerleon's Roman amphitheatre

Aerial view of Caerleon’s Roman amphitheatre, site of the martyrdom of Saint Julius and Saint Aaron. From Wikipedia.

Almighty god, by whose grace and power thy holy Martyrs Julius and Aaron triumphed over suffering, and despised death: Grant, we beseech thee, that enduring hardness, and waxing valiant in fight, we may with . . . → Read More: Saint Julius and Saint Aaron

The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Sacrament of the Last Supper, 1955

The Sacrament of the Last Supper, by Salvador Dalí (1904–1989).

Almighty and everlasting God, who didst appoint thine only–begotten Son to be the Redeemer of the world, and didst vouchsafe to be appeased by his Blood: grant, we beseech thee, that by our solemn service, we may so venerate the Price of . . . → Read More: The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.