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The Fourth Sunday in Advent

O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday in Advent

Winter Ember Day III

O Almighty God, look mercifully upon the world, which thou hast redeemed by the blood of thy dear Son, and incline the hearts of many to offer themselves for the sacred ministry of thy Church: so that by their labours thy light may shine in the darkness, and the coming of thy kingdom may be . . . → Read More: Winter Ember Day III

Winter Ember Day II

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in thy Church: Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all those who are to be called to any office and administration in the same; and so replenish them with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue . . . → Read More: Winter Ember Day II

Winter Ember Day I

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son: Mercifully hook upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of thy flock, that they may lay hands suddenly on no man, . . . → Read More: Winter Ember Day I

Saint Lucy

Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Lucy boldness to confess the Name of our Saviour Jesus Christ before the rulers of the world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for . . . → Read More: Saint Lucy

Women’s Club Lunch

The Ladies Who Lunch will meet at Pearce’s Restaurant at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 14th. Why not join us for a convivial pre-Christmas get-together over a delicious meal? To reserve, call Joyce Perlberg at 410-252-2680.

Sermon for Sunday December 11th – Advent III

Here is the sermon for Sunday December 11th: Advent 3, 2011

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXII 49

The Third Sunday in Advent

O Lord Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday in Advent

Please put the church on your Christmas list

Financially speaking, this year has been a tough one for everybody—church treasurers included. The offertory has been down by some 10 percent since the beginning of the year, which means we have had to watch the expenditure of every last cent like hawks.

The Endowment Fund has shown encouraging growth, though at a rate somewhat . . . → Read More: Please put the church on your Christmas list