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Veterans Day

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead: We give thee thanks for all those thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, that the good work which thou hast begun . . . → Read More: Veterans Day

The Sermon for Sunday November 10th – Trinity XXIV

Here is the sermon for Sunday November 10th: Trinity 24, 2013

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter :St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 44

For All Anglican Saints and Worthies

Almighty God, we bless thy Holy Name for all thy saints, and most especially for all the Anglican saints and worthies who have laboured in thy vineyard. Endow us, we beseech thee, with minds clear, faith firm, courage true, and charity thorough; that we, following their example, may keep thy commandments with boldness: having innocency . . . → Read More: For All Anglican Saints and Worthies

Cookie Walk Reminders

Tables have been set up in Quimby Hall for donations of gift table items. Unlike Jumble, these items should be new or in new condition—suitable to give as a gift for family or friends.

Check out your closet shelves for things you may have received that just weren’t your taste, or weren’t something you could . . . → Read More: Cookie Walk Reminders

Cookie recipe of the week: Fruitcake cookies

1 Cup Butter 2 Cups Sugar (all white or all brown or one cup of each) 3 Cups Sifted All Purpose Flour 2 Eggs 3 Tbs Baking Powder ½ Tsp each of Salt, Ground Cloves and Nutmeg 2 Tsp Cinnamon ¼ Cup of Brandy, Rum, Sherry, Port, Wine or Fruit Juice 1 Cup Raisins 1 . . . → Read More: Cookie recipe of the week: Fruitcake cookies

Knitter’s ‘Silent Auction’ opens for bids

The Knitting Circle ladies have been at it again, producing a phenomenal array of hand–knitted items that will be auctioned off in conjunction with the Cookie Walk. Now in its third year, the knitter’s silent auction qualifies as a St Stephen’s tradition.

Their impressive display is located in the hallway outside Quimby Hall. Come and . . . → Read More: Knitter’s ‘Silent Auction’ opens for bids

Help us bid farewell to Fr Rhae & Molly

Bidding farewell to old friends is always a sad business, and, sadly, on November 20th we will be doing almost that to our old friends Father Rhae Kelley and his wife Molly. The word “almost” is entirely appropriate because we hope to be seeing them again—if not regularly, at least from time to time.

Fr . . . → Read More: Help us bid farewell to Fr Rhae & Molly

The Sermon for Sunday November 3rd – Trinity XXIII

Here is the sermon for Sunday November 3rd : Trinity 23 & All Saints, 2013

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 43