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The Consecration of Samuel Seabury

We give thee thanks, O Lord our God, for thy goodness in bestowing upon this Church the gift of the episcopate, which we celebrate in this remembrance of the consecration of Samuel Seabury; and we pray that, joined together in unity with our bishops, and nourished by thy holy Sacraments, we may proclaim the Gospel . . . → Read More: The Consecration of Samuel Seabury

Christmas Kudos to Sears

A couple of weeks ago the Rector, chaplain of the Baltimore branch of the Navy League, received the following e-mail from the Branch President Alan Walden, the radio broadcaster and commentator. The Rector is in England, but he liked it so much he tasked me with the job of sharing it with you.

I don’t . . . → Read More: Christmas Kudos to Sears

Women’s Club Lunch

THE LADIES Who Lunch will be meeting at the Green Turtle situated on the upper level of the Hunt Valley Towne Centre, at 12 noon, this Wednesday, November 16th. Join us for fellowship and good food. To reserve, call Joyce Perlberg: 410-252-2680

This Week’s Newsletter

Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXII 45

The Twenty–First Sunday after Trinity

Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Remembrance Day

Most Americans probably think of November 11 as Veterans Day, but a number are old enough to remember it as “Armistice Day”, marking the conclusion of World War I, the “Great War”. But to residents of the Commonwealth nations, it is Remembrance Day.

As part of their Remembrance Day observance, residents of the Commonwealth . . . → Read More: Remembrance Day

Saint Martin

O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst endue thy soldier Saint Martin with the spirit of sacrifice, and didst exalt him as Bishop to be a great defender of the Faith: Grant us grace to follow in his holy steps, that at the last we may be found clothed with righteousness, in the dwellings of peace; . . . → Read More: Saint Martin

Anglican Saints and Worthies

The Kalendar identifies November 8th, the Octave of All Saints, as a commemoration of Anglican saints and worthies. However, there is no proper collect for the occasion, so we have written one. This new collect draws heavily from a sermon by the Venerable Bede (himself a distinguished Anglican worthy), specifically a passage appointed for the . . . → Read More: Anglican Saints and Worthies

Cookie Walk 2011 Appeal

The Cookie Walk is almost here! (You know all about the Cookie Walk, right? If not, read all about it at cookiewalk.ststeve.com!

☞ We need help to assemble the Cookie Walk mailer, Tuesday & Wednesday, November 8th & 9th, beginning at 9:00 AM.

☞ We also need new and nearly new gifts, as well . . . → Read More: Cookie Walk 2011 Appeal

Don’t forget the Cook Book

The 2011 Cookie Walk Cook Book is going to be an anthology of your favorite drinks. To ensure that it’s a truly comprehensive guide to the art of making and mixing beverages, we need your recipes for all your favorite drinks—alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

The rector has promised us the secret of his devastating “Montgomery Martini”—a . . . → Read More: Don’t forget the Cook Book