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Altar Flowers — Candlemas, 2 February 2020

Altar Flowers — Candlemas (Epiphany IV), 2 February 2020

Recent Sermons

Fr Hawtin

Here are Fr Hawtin’s recent sermons:

Epiphany I 2020 January 12th Epiphany III 2020 January 26th

Please join us at 10:30 AM on Sunday, February 9th

church with cross and weathercock

The Parish Life Committee is responsible for planning the parish’s social life, and, as usual, it has an awful lot on its plate this spring. For starters, there is the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper to organize. It takes place on February 25th and is great favorite for all the family.

It is our proud . . . → Read More: Please join us at 10:30 AM on Sunday, February 9th

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or The Purification of the Blessed Virgin

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

La présentation de Jésus au Temple (The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple), by James Tissot (1836–1902). Brooklyn Museum, via Wikimedia

Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only–begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented . . . → Read More: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, or The Purification of the Blessed Virgin

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany  

color celtic cross knot

O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany  

Altar Flowers — Epiphany III (Conversion of Saint Paul), 26 January 2020

Altar Flowers — Epiphany III

Altar Flowers — Epiphany III (Conversion of Saint Paul), 26 January 2020

Saint Bride (Bridget)

Celtic Cross

Eternal Father, who willest thy children to seek the kingdom of thy dear Son as their chief treasure, and the good that is above all good: Grant us the single heart of blessed Bride, thy Virgin, to count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of the same Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Bride (Bridget)

King Charles I, Martyr

King Charles I after original by van Dyck

King Charles I, after Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

Almighty Father, who by the Apostle of thy dear Son hast taught us to obey God rather than man: Mercifully grant that, as thy servant King Charles was faithful unto death in defence of thy Church, so . . . → Read More: King Charles I, Martyr

Choral Evensong for Candlemas

Hans Holbein the Elder-Darstellung Christi im Tempel

Choral Evensong Candlemas Day Sunday, February 2rd, 2020 N.B.: 4:00 PM

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 Men & Boys on the First Sunday of the month, the service begins at 4:00 PM and . . . → Read More: Choral Evensong for Candlemas

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Theresienstadt concentration camp archway

For the Victims of Genocide

The Theresienstadt concentration camp archway. From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, gracious Father: we remember before thee this day all those who have perished in genocides, especially those who died in the Shoah. Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to sear into our memories the story of their peril, lest we . . . → Read More: International Holocaust Remembrance Day