A Collect for a Sports Team

This collect was originally written in anticipation of the Ravens’ participation in the Playoffs on Sunday, 22 January 2012, and it was used at all three services that day. It is reproduced here in a more generic form, suitable for use for any team in any sport.

Raven (Plate CI) from Birds . . . → Read More: A Collect for a Sports Team

Two courses for Lent

Holy Trinity Seminary is offering an Associate in Theological Studies (AST) course and Master of Ministry (MM) course during the Lenten period.

The ATS course on “How to read your Bible” will meet Mondays from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM at St. Stephen’s Church beginning February 6th and ending March 26th. The course costs . . . → Read More: Two courses for Lent

Women’s Club Lunch

The Ladies Who Lunch will meet at ‘Barretts Grill’ on the Upper Level, Hunt Valley Mall at 12 Noon, Wednesday, January 18th. Why not join us for a convivial New Year get-together over a delicious meal? To reserve, call Joyce Perlberg at 410-252-2680.

Now that’s a crèche

We have a lovely crèche—a Nativity set—at St Stephens. It sits on the left side of the altar, and the Three Kings start at the far right. They slowly journey from the East to Bethlehem (well, strictly speaking, from South to North), arriving at Bethlehem by Epiphany. The pictures here show that progression, picking up . . . → Read More: Now that’s a crèche

Feast of the What? (The Clock in the Window)

Isaac decorated with a clock for New Year’s Day

As anyone who has attended Evensong at St Stephen’s knows, I often get dressed up for special choral occasions. (It’s a choir thing.) This includes Christmas Eve, for which I don a wonderful elf hat (originally made for me by one of the trebles), . . . → Read More: Feast of the What? (The Clock in the Window)

Christmas Schedule

Check out the schedule of services for Christmastide. And if you’re planning on attending the Choral Midnight Mass, be sure to arrive early: it’s likely to be crowded.

Women’s Club Lunch

The Ladies Who Lunch will meet at Pearce’s Restaurant at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 14th. Why not join us for a convivial pre-Christmas get-together over a delicious meal? To reserve, call Joyce Perlberg at 410-252-2680.

The Cookie Walk Approaches!

Those of you who have never experienced a Cookie Walk may be wondering what all the fuss is about. So for your edification, we have put together some pictures from Cookie Walks Past. See you Saturday!

Cookie Walks Past

Here are some photos from Cookie Walks Past—some from as far back as 2002. The cookies have completely taken over the Parish Hall (which was enlarged a couple of years ago), so some displays have moved to the lobby and the hallway.

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Greens, gifts & help, please!

We use fresh greens for our baskets and to sell in our bags of greens. Please survey your garden and and cut greens for us. They can be delivered to church from Tuesday, November 30th—just leave them outside or in the courtyard. If deliveries are difficult, call Donna Szper at (410) 252–1499 to arrange a . . . → Read More: Greens, gifts & help, please!

Women’s Club Lunch

THE LADIES Who Lunch will be meeting at the Green Turtle situated on the upper level of the Hunt Valley Towne Centre, at 12 noon, this Wednesday, November 16th. Join us for fellowship and good food. To reserve, call Joyce Perlberg: 410-252-2680