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O God, the author of all virtues, by whose gift thy blessed Abbot Benedict Biscop chose the heavenly vision before the fleeting glories of this world: Grant that we may learn by his example to despise the things of earth and to seek after the things which are eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. . . . → Read More: Saint Benedict Biscop 
Almighty God, who dost choose thine elect out of every nation, and dost shew forth thy glory in their lives: Grant, we pray thee, that following the example of thy servant King David, we may be fruitful in good works to the praise of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: Saint David of Scotland 
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck. From Wikimedia Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness, that, like thy servant William Laud, we may live in thy fear, die in thy favour, and rest in thy peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son . . . → Read More: Archbishop William Laud It is with great sadness that St Stephen’s announces the death of David Ridgley Riley, former choirmaster and organist at St Stephen’s. Mr Riley passed away at home on Thursday, January 5th, 2017 (edited to correct date). A memorial service will be held at St Stephen’s on Saturday, February 11th, 2017, at 11:00 AM. Meanwhile, . . . → Read More: David Ridgely Riley, 1947—2017  
Here is the sermon for Sunday January 8th:Epiphany, 2017  
St Stephen’s Winter Blood Drive is Monday, January 23rd, from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Blood supplies are critically low this winter, so every pint donated is especially appreciated. The Red Cross will be offering coupons for a bag of Dunkin Donuts coffee to every donor. To sign up for a donation slot, you . . . → Read More: Winter Red Cross Blood Drive 
Lucian of Antioch, a miniature from the anonymous Menologion of Basil II. From Wikipedia. O God, by whose grace and power thy holy Martyr Lucian triumphed over suffering, and despised death: Grant, we beseech thee, that enduring hardness, and waxing valiant in fight we may with him receive a crown of glory . . . → Read More: Saint Lucian 
Isaac on Epiphany O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people who call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: The First Sunday after the Epiphany 
Adoration of the Magi, by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682). From Wikimedia ¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout the Octave. O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only–begotten Son to the Gentiles: Mercifully grant that we, who know thee now by faith, may . . . → Read More: The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles 
Here is the sermon for Sunday January 1st: Feast of the Circumcision, 2017 |
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