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Palm Sunday  

Entry into Jerusalem

Entry of Christ into Jerusalem by Pietro Lorenzetti (c. 1280–1348). From Wikipedia

¶ This Collect is to be said every day, after the Collect appointed for the day, until Good Friday.

Almighty and everlasting God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, . . . → Read More: Palm Sunday  

Videocast: Palm Sunday, 5 April 2020

Here is a video of the Eucharist for Palm Sunday (Lent VI), 29 March 2020. The video will also be available on the parish’s YouTube channel.

Here is the service for Palm Sunday, 5 April 2020, beginning with the blessing of palms. PalmSunday2020

Martin Luther King, Jr

Martin Luther King memorial Westminster Abbey

For a Civl Rights Worker

Martin Luther King memorial, sculpted by Tim Crawley, installed in 1998 over the west entrance of Westminster Abbey. From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, father of all mercies: We bless thy name for those who work to make justice a reality for all of thy children, especially thy servant . . . → Read More: Martin Luther King, Jr

Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor

Ambrose and Theodosius

Saint Ambrose barring Theodosius from Milan Cathedral, by Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). From Wikipedia.

Replenish the Church, O Lord God, with the spirit of boldness, to judge righteous judgement; with the spirit of sound learning, to interpret thy truth; with the spirit of worship to magnify thy mercy in the beauty of . . . → Read More: Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor

Reginald Heber, Bishop

Portrait of Reginald Heber

Portrait of Reginald Heber, by Thomas Phillips (1770–1826). From Wikipedia.

Give grace, we beseech thee, Almighty God, to us thy people, and to the Pastors of thy flock; that, following the example of Reginald thy Bishop and Confessor, we may in contempt of worldly motives obey to the end thy heavenly precepts, . . . → Read More: Reginald Heber, Bishop

Saint Richard, Bishop of Chichester

Celtic Cross

Almighty God, who pouredst thy grace richly upon Saint Richard, and madest him a true overseer of thy Church in this land: Grant unto the clergy, after his example, not seeking their own advancement, to spend themselves for their people’s sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

¶ Or this:

O God, . . . → Read More: Saint Richard, Bishop of Chichester

The Latest Newsletter

Here is the most recent newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXXI 13 April 2nd

On the Kalendar: Reginald Heber, Bishop

April from Les Petites Heures d'Anne de Bretagne

“April”, 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).

Reginald Heber matriculated at Brasenose College, Oxford, where he developed a reputation as a poet. Heber’s post-graduation Grand Tour with . . . → Read More: On the Kalendar: Reginald Heber, Bishop

Videocast: Passion Sunday (Lent V), 29 March 2020

Here is a video of Fr Hawtin celebrating the Eucharist for Passion Sunday (Lent V), 29 March 2020. The video will also be available on the parish’s YouTube channel.

Fr Hawtin celebrating the Eucharist for Passion Sunday (Lent V), 29 March 2020 Passion Sunday 2020

Saint Woolo (Gwynllyw), King in South Wales

Celtic Cross

Almighty God, who dost choose thine elect out of every nation, and dost shew forth thy glory in their lives: Grant, we pray thee, that following the good example of thy servant Saint Woolos, we may be fruitful in good works to the praise of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: Saint Woolo (Gwynllyw), King in South Wales