Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Holy Innocents
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist
Shed upon your Church, O Lord, the brightness of your light, that we, being illumined by the teaching of your apostle and evangelist John, may so walk in the light of your truth, that at length we may attain to the fullness of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Monday, December 26, 2022
Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to your Son Jesus Christ, who stands at your right hand; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Christmas Day
O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Saturday, December 24, 2022
From our Household to Yours
Meet “The Carolers” who have come to sing for us from their cellar storage [thank you Tammi]!
These Carolers were made by the people of St. Paul’s of Ventura, CA as a fund raiser years ago. The lantern was made by Bonnie and Mike Callahan who lived in Hermosa Beach, CA to go with them. The fireplace painting was a Christmas card from my niece, Diane.
May you hear their silent but joyful carols [as I do] on this most unusual Christmas Eve when our St. Paul’s remains silent until we meet on Zoom in the morning … and celebrate together the birth of Jesus.
Merry Christmas!
Marilyn+
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Third Sunday of Advent
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.