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Folks who have gotten out of the habit of saying their prayers frequently feel self-conscious and embarrassed about taking it up again. But it’s vitally important to make the effort—and by no means solely for the sake of your spiritual health. Scientific studies show that prayer is good for your physical health as well. Patients . . . → Read More: It’s good for your health to be on a parish’s prayer list
Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers are, for Anglicans, the last vestige of the old Pre-Lenten carnival—the veritable orgy of eating, drinking and merry-making that traditionally preceded the forty day fast. Christians in many parts of Europe still observe the Pre-Lenten Carnival; none more so than the Germans who start the carnival season (called Fasching) well before . . . → Read More: Sliming for Lent? Why not take up something?  
Here is the latest newsletter: St Stephen’s News XXXI 4 February 11th 
An Appreciation My dear old dad used to claim that the only was to be progressive was to be totally opposed to progress. His words struck a chord with me recently when I discovered that my mobile phone had fallen into the washing machine. The reason it fell into the ghastly piece of machinery . . . → Read More: God bless low tech rice! 
Charlotte Hawtin and her husband at Afternoon Tea, at the 2014 Garden Party We should like to express our heartfelt thanks for your messages of sympathy and the kindness you have shown following the death of our beloved Charlotte. The large numbers who attended both the reception at the Lemon Funeral Home and . . . → Read More: Many thanks for your kind words and condolences
The Feast of Saint John Chrysostom, one of my favorite saints, takes place on Monday, January 27th. Saint John, who lived from AD 349 to AD 407, was an important Early Church Father and Archbishop of Constantinople. He was not only a theologian, but one of the most eloquent preachers to have graced the Church. . . . → Read More: An eloquent saint who ticked off an empress  
The time has come to replace the flat roof over the Cadwalader Room. The cost of replacing it will besome $29,0000. The Vestry has appealed for donations to cover the cost. To date we have received checks and pledges totaling rather more than $14,600. So we still have a long way to go. Please . . . → Read More: Please help repair the roof 
Note: This year, the Cookie Walk has been moved to the second Saturday in December—December 14th! Dutch Treat: Speculaas 2 cups unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1½ teaspoons grated lemon rind 4½ cups sifted all purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground cardamon Cream . . . → Read More: Dutch Treat: Speculaas
The Annual Parish meeting will take place on Sunday, November 17th between the 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM services. The rector and officers will present reports on the parish’s progress during the year past and elections for the vestry will also take place. Retiring vestry members offering themselves for re-election are not Mrs Collins and . . . → Read More: Annual Parish Meeting
Let’s face it! If there’s a human activity that people genuinely dread it is moving house. Moving from one city neighborhood to another is a pain in the neck, but by no means as bad as moving from one part of the country to another. With a local move, it is possible to keep things . . . → Read More: Downsizing one’s home: The ultimate nightmare |
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