O God, by your Spirit you called Cornelius the Centurion to be the first Christian among the Gentiles: Grant to your Church such a ready will to go where you send and to do what you command, that under your…
Continue ReadingO God our Father, source of strength to all your saints, you brought the holy martyrs of Japan through the suffering of the cross to the joys of eternal life: Grant that we, encouraged by their example, may hold fast…
Continue ReadingJoin us for a pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation – $5 per person; maximum $20 per family. Funds support youth ministry in the parish.
Continue ReadingJoin us at lunch for a free Brown Bag Concert at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The Oberlin Jazz Trio will perform. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music. Or call the church office (330-725-4131) before 12 noon…
Continue ReadingAlmighty and everlasting God, you sent your servant Anskar as an apostle to the people of Scandinavia, and enabled him to lay a firm foundation for their conversion, though he did not see the results of his labors: Keep your…
Continue ReadingHoly God, you inspired the Dorchester chaplains to be models of steadfast sacrificial love in a tragic and terrifying time: Help us to follow their example, that their courageous ministry may inspire chaplains and all who serve, to recognize your…
Continue ReadingToday (Feb 2) we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple: “Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to…
Continue ReadingEverliving God, we rejoice today in the fellowship of your blessed servant Brigid, and we give you thanks for her life of devoted service. Inspire us with life and light, and give us perseverance to serve you all our days;…
Continue ReadingSt. Paul’s Parish’s 2012 Lenten Study will be Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture. Each Sunday evening (February 26 through April 1), we will gather at 5:30 pm for prayer, a light soup supper, and study of the video and…
Continue ReadingThe Rector’s Sermon for Sunday, January 29, the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany is now online. Well, here we are, all ready to hear what it is the preacher said. Mark has told us that this preacher taught with authority and…
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