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Choral Evensong for Ascension Sunday

the ascension giotto

Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Saint Stephen’s Choir of Men and Boys cordially invites to you to attend their final Choral Evensong of the academic year.

Evensong, a fusion of the monastic prayer offices Vespers and Compline, is one of the greatest treasures of the Anglican tradition. Presented by Saint Stephen’s Choir of . . . → Read More: Choral Evensong for Ascension Sunday

Rogation Wednesday

morning day on the farm

Morning Day on the Farm, by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, a.k.a. “Grandma Moses” (1860–1961). From Wikipedia.

Almighty Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christ hast sanctified labour to the welfare of mankind: Prosper, we pray thee, the industries of this land and all those who are engaged therein; that, shielded in all . . . → Read More: Rogation Wednesday

Sermon for Easter 4

Fr Kerouac

Here is Fr Kerouac’s sermon for Easter 4: Easter 4 2019, May 19th

Sermon for Easter 2

Fr Kerouac

Here is Fr Kerouac’s sermon for Easter 2: Easter 2 (Good Shepherd) May 5th

Rogation Tuesday

Cambell Town fishing boats

Cambell Town fishing boats, by Andrew Black (1851–1916).

O Almighty God, who hast made the sea and all that moveth therein : Bestow thy blessing on the harvest of the waters, that it may be abundant in its season, and on our fishermen and mariners, that they may be safe in every peril . . . → Read More: Rogation Tuesday

Memorial Day (Observed)

An aerial view of the USS Arizona Memorial

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead: We give thee thanks for all those thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, that the good work which thou hast begun in . . . → Read More: Memorial Day (Observed)

The Venerable Bede

The Venerable Bede Translates John

The Venerable Bede Translates John by James Doyle Penrose (1862-1932)

O God, the light of our fathers, the rock of their whole strength: Grant us, with thy servant Saint Bede, all diligence to study the noble works thou didst in their days, that we may discern and trust thy power in our own; . . . → Read More: The Venerable Bede

Rogation Monday

Plow Boy

Plow Boy by Anna Mary Robertson Moses, a.k.a. “Grandma Moses” (1860–1961). From Wikiart.

Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We beseech thee to pour forth thy blessing upon this land, and to give us a fruitful season; that we, constantly receiving thy bounty, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy . . . → Read More: Rogation Monday

National Sorry Day

The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of Genocide

The Massacre of the Innocentsby Pieter Brueghel the Elder (1525?–1569)

Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those members of Australia’s Aboriginal People. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, . . . → Read More: National Sorry Day

Saint Augustine, First Archbishop of Canterbury

Westminster Cathedral Non Angli sed Angeli si Christiani

Non Angli sed Angeli si Christiani, Glass inlay mosaic of Saints Augustine and Gregory in the Chapel of St Gregory and St Augustine, Westminster Cathedral, London. From Wikimedia.

Almighty and everlasting God, who didst strengthen Saint Augustine to bring the English people, by his travail, unto the faith and grace of Christ: . . . → Read More: Saint Augustine, First Archbishop of Canterbury