Posted by Fr Guy Hawtin, on April 24th, 2013
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
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Posted by Fr Guy Hawtin, on April 22nd, 2013
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
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Posted by The Treasurer, on April 21st, 2013
Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 15
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Posted by newsletter, on April 18th, 2013
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
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Posted by Anne Hawkins, on April 17th, 2013
I would like to thank you for the many cards and gifts I received following my recent retirement. Heartfelt thanks go out to Jim and Rosa Halbert for hosting my wonderful party at their beautiful home. I was totally overwhelmed to have seen so many there.
I so enjoyed my role as Director of Pastoral . . . → Read More: A note from Annie
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Posted by Fr Guy Hawtin, on April 16th, 2013
Canon Michael Kerouac’s quiet, kindly manner and thoughtful sermons have won him a whole parish full of friends since he arrived here five months ago to help take care of the parish while I was recovering from surgery.
To say I am grateful to Fr. Mike and his wife Carolyn greatly understates the case. Indeed, . . . → Read More: Canon Mike Kerouac joins parish as vicar
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Posted by The Treasurer, on April 14th, 2013
Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 14
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Posted by Fr Guy Hawtin, on April 8th, 2013
Two thousand years of experience teaches us that churchgoers have never reacted well to change of any sort. And nowhere has this been more apparent than within the Anglican Communion.
In the 16th century, the replacement of liturgical Latin with English was by no means greeted with universal rejoicing. Nor was there unbridled joy when, . . . → Read More: Change clearly isn’t as good as a rest
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Posted by The Treasurer, on April 7th, 2013
Here is this week’s newsletter: St. Stephen’s News XXIV No 13
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Posted by petrus, on April 3rd, 2013
The John F. Nicoll Pipe Band performs during the opening ceremonies of St Stephen’s British Garden Party and Fête.
We hope you can join us on Tuesday, April 9th for the last Parish Life Committee Meeting prior to the Garden Party. Come and lend your valuable ideas and opinions at this your last . . . → Read More: April 9th Planning Meeting
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