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TV and the movies slyly and subtly distort history

It is quite remarkable how television and the movies slyly and subtly reshape and remold our perception of historic events, even those we have lived through. I’m not so much talking about such major upheavals as the Cold War, the Cuban missile crisis, and Vietnam War. Although, in reality, these were by no means entirely . . . → Read More: TV and the movies slyly and subtly distort history

Saint Giles

O Lord Jesus Christ, who bought us by thy Blood: Help us to follow thee and the company of Saints in merciful thought and loving deed; and especially after the gracious pattern of thy servant Giles, make us pitiful to the poor, tender toward the crippled and broken, and humbly obedient unto thee, who livest . . . → Read More: Saint Giles

The Sermon for Sunday August 31st – Trinity XI

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday August 31st: Trinity 11, 2014

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 34

The Sermon for Sunday August 24th – Trinity X

Fr Hawtin

Here is the sermon for Sunday August 24th: Trinity 10, 2014

Saint Aidan

Inspire by thy blessed Spirit, O Lord God, all Bishops and Pastors, that they may tend their flocks after the pattern of thy servant Saint Aidan, with gentleness and strength; that thy people may be shepherded with the holy love of our Redeemer Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, . . . → Read More: Saint Aidan

Labor Day

O God, who in the beginning didst create the heavens and the earth, and didst appoint unto men their work: Grant to us that whatsoever our hand findeth to do, we may do it with our might; that when thou shalt call thy labourers to give them their reward, we may so have run that . . . → Read More: Labor Day

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour, by preaching of repentance: Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, . . . → Read More: The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Saint Augustine of Hippo

O God, who from among the people of Africa didst raise up thy servant Augustine to be a Bishop and Doctor of the Church: Grant us so to follow him in paths of penitence and discipline that we may attain to the vision of thy glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and . . . → Read More: Saint Augustine of Hippo

Joseph Ritchie Golf Tournament Update

The Golf Tournament for Joseph Ritchie Hospice sponsored by Gardiner’s Furniture was a huge success. Event organizer and St Stephen’s parishioner Linda Mullaney reported that the event raised approximately $32,000 for the hospice, far exceeding the goal of $20,000.

Our Parish Life Committee donated two baskets of cheer to the event, one featuring fine wines, . . . → Read More: Joseph Ritchie Golf Tournament Update