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The Finding of the Holy Cross

O God, who by a wonderful mercy didst make the instrument of shameful death the means of our salvation: Out of weakness make us strong to take up the Cross, that we may be numbered among the redeemed who follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth, even thy Son Jesus Christ, who once was slain, but . . . → Read More: The Finding of the Holy Cross

Saint Athanasius

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that, like as blessed Athanasius contended earnestly for the faith of thy Consubstantial and Incarnate Word, so we may both believe in our hearts and confess with our mouth the Godhead of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever . . . → Read More: Saint Athanasius

Saint Catherine of Sienna

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who keep the heavenly birthday of thy holy Virgin Saint Catherine may be conformed to the pattern of her hidden life with thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Sermon for Sunday April 28th – Easter IV

Here is the sermon for Sunday April 28th: Easter IV 2013

Report of the People’s Warden

State of the Church: Part I

A warden is a person charged with the care or keeping of “things”. In the case of the Anglican Church, the “things” are order and peace, the church buildings and facilities, and the properties belonging to the church.

Wardens have a particular duty to maintain order and peace in . . . → Read More: Report of the People’s Warden

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 16

The Fourth Sunday after Easter

O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday after Easter

Just the facts

With just over two weeks to go before the Garden Party we’ve shifted our efforts into high gear to make this the best Garden Party ever. Our needs are many, so in the interest of brevity here are “just the facts” of how you can help.

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Saint Mark

O Almighty God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark: Give us grace that, being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lack of manners = murder

An example of the sort of panic terrorism is intended to engender can be seen in the hysterical debate and rushed legislation that has followed on the heels of the hideous school massacre at Newtown, Connecticut.

Regardless of one’s opinions on gun control—pro and contra—it should be clear that none of the proposed or enacted . . . → Read More: Lack of manners = murder