Almighty and everlasting God, from whom comes every good and perfect gift: Send down upon our bishops, and other clergy, and upon the congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of your grace: and, that they may truly please…
Continue ReadingJoin the St. Paul’s Chancel Choir for a traditional Anglican service of Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. A reception with the Choir will follow in the Parish Hall.
Continue ReadingFr. George Baum preached at St. Paul’s Parish on Sunday, November 25, 2012, the Feast of Christ the King. His sermon began: Today’s Gospel reading seems to be all about power. There’s an obvious power struggle between Pilate and Jesus,…
Continue ReadingGod of truth and grace, you gave Isaac Watts singular gifts to present your praise in verse, that he might write psalms, hymns and spiritual songs for your Church: Give us grace joyfully to sing your praises now and in…
Continue ReadingAlmighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed…
Continue ReadingEverliving God, whose will it is that all should come to you through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and…
Continue ReadingAlmighty God, who chose your servant Clement of Rome to recall the Church in Corinth to obedience and stability: Grant that your Church may be grounded and settled in your truth by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and may…
Continue ReadingAlmighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of…
Continue ReadingO God most glorious, whose praises are sung night and day by your saints and angels in heaven: We give you thanks for William Byrd, John Merbecke and Thomas Tallis, whose music has enriched the praise that your Church offers…
Continue ReadingO God of ineffable mercy, who gave grace and fortitude to blessed Edmund the king to triumph over the enemy of his people by nobly dying for your Name: Bestow on us your servants the shield of faith, with which…
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