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Blaise, Bishop and Martyr in Armenia

O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Blaise boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly . . . → Read More: Blaise, Bishop and Martyr in Armenia

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter : St. Stephens News XXV No 4

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or The Purification of the Blessed Virgin

Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only–begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Bride (Bridget)

Eternal Father, who willest thy children to seek the kingdom of thy dear Son as their chief treasure, and the good that is above all good: Grant us the single heart of blessed Bride, thy Virgin, to count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of the same Jesus Christ our Lord; . . . → Read More: Saint Bride (Bridget)

King Charles I

Almighty Father, who by the Apostle of thy dear Son hast taught us to obey God rather than man: Mercifully grant that, as thy servant King Charles was faithful unto death in defence of thy Church, so all kings and rulers may constantly endeavour to govern thy people in accordance with thy Holy Word; through . . . → Read More: King Charles I

Saint Gildas, Abbot

O Lord, we beseech thee, make us more worthy, of thy perfect love, that with thy servant Saint Gildas we may rule ourselves after thy word and seek thee with our whole heart; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Valentine’s Dinner and Auction

The Parish Life Committee is pulling out all the stops for its Valentine’s Gala Dinner and Auction on February 14th.

The evening will kick off at 7:00 PM with light hors d’oeuvres in the Cadwalader Room, followed by an elegant dinner in Quimby Hall. A choice of entrees—beef tenderloin, salmon, or vegetarian—will be . . . → Read More: Valentine’s Dinner and Auction

Say a prayer for the patients at the VA

The Veteran’s Administration might be trying to ban Jesus from its facilities, but God, being omnipresent, there’s no way to keep him out. However, even though God doesn’t need our help, it is our duty as Christians to help him.

The best—and most effective—way for us to help the patients undergoing treatment in VA hospitals, . . . → Read More: Say a prayer for the patients at the VA

The Sermon for Sunday January 26th – Epiphany III

Here is the sermon for Sunday January 26th: Conversion of St. Paul, 2014

Monthly In-Gathering for At Jacob’s Well

Sunday, February 2nd, being the first Sunday of the month, is the time for us to share with our homeless mentally ill neighbors by giving generously to At Jacob’s Well.

In addition to their ongoing need for household cleaners and food staples, they are particularly needful of canned meats: tuna, chicken, ham, Spam etc. . . . → Read More: Monthly In-Gathering for At Jacob’s Well