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Saint George

Almighty God, who hast made us heirs of all the victories of faith: Arm us, like Saint George, with such trust in the truth that is invisible, that we may seek no rest from its demands, and have no fear in its service; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with . . . → Read More: Saint George

Don’t let fears hand terrorists a victory

It seems reasonable to suspect the horrific bombing of the Boston Marathon was the work of Islamic fundamentalists or their sympathizers. At the time of writing, however, no suspected culprits had been publicly identified.

Not surprisingly, immediately after the explosion federal and local law enforcement agencies went on high alert.

In Baltimore and . . . → Read More: Don’t let fears hand terrorists a victory

For the Victims of the Boston Marathon bombing

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

This collect was first used on Sunday, April 21st, in memory of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

The Old North Church, Boston. Photo by Halliday Historic Photograph Company.

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Boston Marathon bombing

Sermon for Sunday April 21st – Easter III

Here is the Sermon for Sunday April 21st: Easter III, 2013

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 15

The Third Sunday after Easter

Almighty God, who showest to them that are in error the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness: Grant unto all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s Religion, that they may avoid those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday after Easter

Saint Anselm

Graciously enlighten thy Churchm, we beseech thee, O Lord: that being illumined by the teaching of blessed Anselm thy confessor and Bishop, it may attain unto eternal gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday morning discussion group

Join us on Sunday mornings between the 9:15 AM and 11:15 AM services for a lively discussion of the collects and lessons appointed for that day.

We meet upstairs in the Rector’s office immediately following the 9:15 AM service. The discussions are led by Dan Bursi.

St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr

O God, who didst adorn thy blessed Bishop Alphege with the dignity of the priesthood and with the palm of martyrdom: Mercifully grant that we may be so assisted by his intercession before thee, that we may rejoice with him in eternal happiness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Or this:

O loving God, . . . → Read More: St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr

Help wanted: No experience necessary

With just over three weeks to go before the Garden Party we’re shifting our efforts into high gear to make this the best Garden Party ever.

So now’s the time to drop off your jumble for the Jumble table. Please rummage the corners of your closets for bric-a-brac, collectibles, books, DVDs, CDs and oddities for . . . → Read More: Help wanted: No experience necessary