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This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s Newsletter : St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 9

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we, who for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of thy grace may mercifully be relieved; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius

O God, who by the preaching of thy servants Cyril and Methodius didst cause the light of the Gospel to shine in Slavonic lands: Lead thy people by its brightness to become sons of a new birth, growing into thine image from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

St Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 16th

The Parish Life chefs are at it again. The culinary artists that bring you the Silly Summer Suppers will be emerging from their winter hibernation to prepare a St Patrick’s Day feast for you.

Plan to be there on Saturday, March 16th, at 6:00 PM for a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef, cabbage, boiled . . . → Read More: St Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 16th

Perpetua and her Companions, Carthaginian Martyrs

O God, who didst give a splendid courage to the Martyrs Perpetua and Felicitas, when leaving their babes, they went with bright and flashing eyes into the arena, and thus, with their companions, most nobly met their death: Grant that we may be worthy to climb the ladder of their sacrifice, and to be received . . . → Read More: Perpetua and her Companions, Carthaginian Martyrs

St David’s Day sermon by Fr Kerouac

This past Sunday, St Stephen’s celebrated the Feast of St David, patron saint of Wales. There are a number of expats and Anglophiles—and Celtophiles—in the parish, so these patronal festivals are always special occasions. It was also the occasion of the Setting-Apart of Wiley Hawks as a Subdeacon, in recognition of his gift for ministering . . . → Read More: St David’s Day sermon by Fr Kerouac

The Sermon for Sunday March 3rd – St David & Lent III

Here is the sermon for Sunday March 3rd, by Fr Mike Kerouac: Lent 3, 2013

Come to the Parish Life Committee Meeting on March 12th

It’s hard to believe but the Garden Party is fast upon us. In fact, the “big event” is a mere eight weeks after this next meeting. It’s time to kick the planning into high gear.

Already booked are the pipe band and Camerata Musica, and this year we will once again have the Maypole dance . . . → Read More: Come to the Parish Life Committee Meeting on March 12th

There’s a whiff of change in the air

It’s been said that the only thing constant in this world is change. The truth of that adage certainly isn’t obvious in the Anglican Church.

In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Consider that our hymnal was published over 70 years ago, and the edition of the Book of Common Prayer that forms the heart . . . → Read More: There’s a whiff of change in the air

Calendar Updates

Some of the items prepared by the Knitting Circle for the silent auction during the Cookie Walk. Proceeds in years past have gone to the Joseph Richey Hospice and Dr Bob’s Place.

The Knitting Circle has changed its meeting time from Tuesdays at 10:00 AM to Thursdays at 10:00 AM. If you enjoy . . . → Read More: Calendar Updates