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The Sixth Sunday after Trinity

Posted by petrus, on July 3rd, 2016
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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Saint Julius and Saint Aaron

Posted by petrus, on July 1st, 2016

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 them receive the crown of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Posted by petrus, on July 1st, 2016
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

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For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Istanbul

Posted by petrus, on June 29th, 2016
The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the terrorist attack in Istanbul, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Istanbul

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Saint Peter

Posted by petrus, on June 29th, 2016
St Peter by Peter Paul Rubens

St Peter, with the pallium and the keys to Heaven, by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1644). From Wikimedia.

O Almighty God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock: Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors . . . → Read More: Saint Peter

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Saint Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons and Doctor

Posted by petrus, on June 28th, 2016
Martyrdom of Saint Irenæus

Martyrdom of Saint Irenæus

Almighty God, who of old through thy servant Irenæus didst hand on the faith and extend thy Church; Keep it true to the apostolical tradition and fervent to win new peoples for thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Or this:

Almighty God, who didst uphold thy . . . → Read More: Saint Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons and Doctor

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The Sermon for Sunday June 26th – Trinity V

Posted by The Treasurer, on June 26th, 2016
Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday June 26th: Trinity 5, 2016

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This Week’s Newsletter

Posted by The Treasurer, on June 26th, 2016
new church tower with weathercock-bw

Here is this week’s newsletter: St Stephens News XXVII No 23

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The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

Posted by petrus, on June 26th, 2016
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.

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The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Posted by petrus, on June 24th, 2016
Jacopo Pontormo Nativity of John the Baptist

The Birth of John the Baptist by Jacopo Pontormo (1494-1557). From The Yorck Project: 10.000 Meisterwerke der Malerei. DVD-ROM, 2002. ISBN 3936122202. Distributed by DIRECTMEDIA Publishing GmbH. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way . . . → Read More: The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

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