Almighty God, the root and fountain of all being: Open our eyes to see, with your servant John Donne, that whatever has any being is a mirror in which we may behold you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives…
Continue ReadingHoly Immortal One, you blessed your people by calling Innocent from leading your Church in Russia to be an apostle and light to the people of Alaska, and to proclaim the dispensation and grace of God: Guide our steps, that…
Continue ReadingGrant, O God, that in all time of our testing we may know your presence and obey your will; that, following the example of your servant John Keble, we may accomplish with integrity and courage what you give us to…
Continue ReadingThe 5th Annual Gentlemen’s Competitive Cake Auction on Sunday, March 25, 2012, brought in more than $2,000 to fund summer youth mission acitivities. Twenty-three cakes were sold at a total price of $2,075. In voting, the rector’s Chestnut Cottage carrot…
Continue ReadingHeavenly Father, whose Son prayed that we all might be one: Deliver us from arrogance and prejudice, and give us wisdom and forbearance, that, following your servant Charles Henry Brent, we may be united in one family with all who…
Continue ReadingLoving God, your servant Richard Allen was born a slave, but in you he learned that he was your beloved child by adoption in Jesus Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit was led to proclaim liberty to…
Continue ReadingHOLY WEEK and EASTER at St. Paul’s Parish PALM SUNDAY April 1, 2012 8:00 a.m. – Holy Communion with Distribution of Palms 10:00 a.m. – Liturgy of the Palms, Palm Procession, and Choral Eucharist TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK April 3,…
Continue ReadingFr. Funston’s sermon for Sunday, March 25, 2012, the Fifth Sunday in Lent, answers two parishioners’ questions: “What does catholic mean in the Nicene Creed?” and “what does it mean to describe the Episcopal Church as being ‘in the Catholic…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, you called your servant Óscar Romero to be a voice for the voiceless poor, and to give his life as a seed of freedom and a sign of hope: Grant that, inspired by his sacrifice and the example…
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