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The Sermon for Sunday November 20th – Next Before Advent

Fr Michael Belt

Here is the sermon for Sunday November 20th: Next Before Advent, 2016

Welsh delicacies at the Cookie Walk

British Goods by Annie

One of the highlights of St Stephen’s annual Cookie Walk—something you are unlikely to find anywhere else—is our abundance of ethnic foods—specifically, English and Welsh delicacies. Annie must spend the entire week before Cookie Walk baking and cooking. The result is a wonderful assortment of genuine Christmas Puddings (hard sauce available separately), Welsh cakes, and . . . → Read More: Welsh delicacies at the Cookie Walk

Saint Clement, Bishop of Rome and Martyr

Martyrdom of St Clement

Martyrdom of St Clement, by Bernardino Fungai (1460–1516).

O Lord, who in every age dost write names in thy Book of Life, and dost lead the meek of the earth to be followers of the Lamb of God: Raise up to us teachers like thy servant Clement, the disciple of thy first Apostles, . . . → Read More: Saint Clement, Bishop of Rome and Martyr

Saint Cecilia, Martyr at Rome

Nicolas Poussin St Cecilia

St Cecilia, by Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665). From Wikipedia.

O blessed Spirit of God, by whose aid and grace thy servants skilled in music and holy song have beautified the worship of thine house: Unite us, we pray thee, in the concert of thy praises with the heavenly choirs, that rest not day . . . → Read More: Saint Cecilia, Martyr at Rome

Parish Life Meeting, November 8th, 2016

Here are the minutes for the Parish Life Committee meeting on November 8th, 2016.

This Week’s Newsletter

new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVII No 44

Saint Edmund, King of East Anglia and Martyr

Martyrdom of KIng Edward

Martyrdom of KIng Edward. Illumination from a medieval manuscript. From Wikipedia.

O God, in whose strength Saint Edmund the King stood firm against the heathen, and at the cost of his own life was the saving of his people: Let him be a leader to encourage us to vanquish every assault of . . . → Read More: Saint Edmund, King of East Anglia and Martyr

The Sunday next before Advent

Christmas pudding

Christmas pudding (Photo: Rex Features)

Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Cookie Walk Jams and Jellies 2016

Cookie Walk Jams and Jellies

Each year we have an amazing array of homemade jams and jellies available. Surely you can find something on this list as a stocking stuffer for all of your family and friends! Jars are 8 ounces and $5.00 apiece.

Here are the jams and jellies available for the 2016 Cookie Walk!

Strawberry Blueberry Peach . . . → Read More: Cookie Walk Jams and Jellies 2016

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Marianne Stokes St Elizabeth of Hungary Spinning for the Poor

St Elizabeth of Hungary Spinning for the Poor, by Marianne Stokes (1855–1927). From Wikipedia.

O merciful God, enlighten the hearts of thy faithful people, that, following the example of blessed Elizabeth, they may learn to set their affection on things above where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary