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 our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for . . . → Read More: Archbishop William Laud
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¶ 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 after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead; through the same thy Son . . . → Read More: The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles  Here is the sermon for Sunday January 4th: Epiphany, 2015  Sunday, 4 January 2015 — 6pm Through scripture readings, carols and hymns, the Festival of Lessons & Carols for Epiphany celebrates the joy of Christmastide and the revelation of Jesus to humanity. The Carol Service begins at 6.00 PM and ordinarily lasts about 60 minutes. Visitors of all faiths are heartily welcomed, and all are . . . → Read More: Epiphany Lessons & Carols  
Or, at least, in an Anglican church on the east coast. Christmastide is my favorite season, because I get to wear all sorts of finery. I have different outfits for Christmas Eve (and Christmas Day; I don’t bother to change); New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day (I do change my outfit for the morning service: . . . → Read More: The best dressed lectern in Christendom 
Almighty God, who madest thy blessed Son to be circumcised, and obedient to the law for man: Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit; that, our hearts, and all our members, being mortified from all worldly and carnal lusts, we may in all things obey thy blessed will; through the same thy Son . . . → Read More: The Circumcision of Christ, or The Holy Name The 2014 Cookie Walk was a rousing success. Check out the pictures in the gallery, and make sure to mark your calendar for the 2015 Cookie Walk, on Saturday, 5 December. Most merciful God, we humbly pray thee, that like as when thy blessed Abbot Sylvester was devoutly meditating over an open tomb on the vanity of this life, thou didst vouchsafe to call him thence unto the desert, and to adorn him with a life of wondrous merit: so thou wouldest enable us after his . . . → Read More: Saint Sylvester  
As has been our custom, this will be the last issue of Saint Stephen’s News until January 13th. It’s also a fitting time to say thank you to the stalwart gang which gathers every Thursday morning to prepare our newsletter for posting: Donna Szper, Joyce Perlberg, Mar Bobst, Jim Halbert, and Annie Hawkins. Special . . . → Read More: Time off for good behaviour |
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