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Saint Antony of Egypt, Abbot

O Lord Jesus Christ, who saidst to thy disciples, Be ye perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect: Give us grace so to follow thy blessed Saint Antony in the way of perfection, that we may count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of thee; who livest and reignest with . . . → Read More: Saint Antony of Egypt, Abbot

Save the Date: Valentine’s Dinner and Auction

After a many–year absence, St Stephen’s Dinner and Auction returns on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14th, 2014.

We hope that you can join us for a scrumptious formal dinner and auction of goods and services contributed by St. Stephens’ parishioners. Tickets will be on sale after Sunday Services beginning January 19, 2014.

Please contact Judy . . . → Read More: Save the Date: Valentine’s Dinner and Auction

The Tale of Father Aitch and the Archangel

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Saint Kentigern

O God, who by the preaching of thy blessed servant Saint Kentigern didst cause the light of the Gospel to shine in these islands: Lead us by its brightness to become sons of a new birth, growing into thine image from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Hilary

O God, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Saint Hilary: Enrich it evermore, we beseech the, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, who by their life and doctrine may set forth to all men the truth of thy salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Sermon for Sunday January 12th – Epiphany I

Here is the sermon for Sunday January 12th: Epiphany 1, 2014

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephens News XXV No 1

Saint Benedict Biscop

O God, the author of all virtues, by whose gift thy blessed Abbot Benedict Biscop chose the heavenly vision before the fleeting glories of this world: Grant that we may learn by his example to despise the things of earth and to seek after the things which are eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The First Sunday after the Epiphany

O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people who call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

King David of Scotland

Almighty God, who dost choose thine elect out of every nation, and dost shew forth thy glory in their lives: Grant, we pray tee, that following the example of thy servant King David, we may be fruitful in good works to the praise of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.