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Saint Osmund

Celtic Cross

O God of grace, who didst turn the thoughts of thy servant Saint Osmund from the cares of this world to the right ordering of thy worship: We humbly beseech thee that thy people, ever standing in the old paths and guided by the Holy Spirit, may offer unto thee an acceptable sacrifice of . . . → Read More: Saint Osmund

Stay at Home Chat No. 10

Fr Hawtin

Here is the tenth episode of the Rector’s Stay at Home Chats. As a reminder, all of the Stay at Home episodes will be collected on the Stay at Home Chat page.

Fr Hawtin’s Stay at Home Chat #10 http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623_Hawtin_Talks003a.mp3

Saint Swithun of Winchester

Celtic Cross

Most gracious God, who didst glorify the Church by the life and labours of thy holy Bishop Saint Swithun: Send down, we beseech thee, showers of blessing upon thy people, that they may grow in grace, and in the knowledge and love of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth . . . → Read More: Saint Swithun of Winchester

On the Kalendar: Swithun, Bishop of Winchester

July from Les Petites Heures d'Anne de Bretagne

“July”, kalendar page from Les Petites Heures d’Anne de Bretagne (The Little Hours of Queen Anne of Bretagne), by the Maître des Triomphes de Pétrarque. From Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris (France).

Swithun was Bishop of Winchester in the mid-9th century. He is not mentioned much in the documents of his own . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: Swithun, Bishop of Winchester

Saint Silas, Companion of Saint Paul

St Silas, apostle

Icon of St Stilas, Apostle. From Wikipedia.

O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner–stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be mad an holy temple . . . → Read More: Saint Silas, Companion of Saint Paul

Videocast: Trinity V, 2020

Here is a video of the Holy Eucharist “in tempore quarantinæ” for Trinity V, 12 July 2020. You can also watch the videocast of the Trinity Eucharist on YouTube, or on the parish’s Facebook pages: Saint Stephen’s Anglican Church, and Isaac’s FB page.

The complete collection of Eucharist videocasts is also available . . . → Read More: Videocast: Trinity V, 2020

The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

Trinity (celtic knot)

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Translation of Saint Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino

Fra Angelico Benedict

Fra Angelicl, detail from Crucifixion and Saints, by Fra Angelico (1395–1455). From Wikimedia Commons.

Almighty and Everlasting God, whose precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of thy servant Benedict, to walk with loving and willing hearts in the school of the Lord’s . . . → Read More: The Translation of Saint Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino

Stay at Home Chat No. 9

Fr Hawtin

Here is the ninth episode of the Rector’s Stay at Home Chats. As a reminder, all of the Stay at Home episodes will be collected on the Stay at Home Chat page.

Fr Hawtin’s Stay at Home Chat #9 http://www.ststeve.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623_Hawtin_Talks002a.mp3

COVID19 Update from the Vicar

Fr John Novicki

Saint Stephen’s is open for Sunday morning services. Please wear a mask in the lobby (the Cadwalader Room) in consideration for those that are concerned about the COVID virus. Once seated in the Church and following social distancing guidelines you may remove your mask if you wish.

[Additional information can be found in this . . . → Read More: COVID19 Update from the Vicar