Rev. Susan Williams DeGavre, Interim Rector
 Rev. Marionette Bennett, Deacon Rev. Richard Cella, Deacon (Retired)
 

Worship Schedule

Sunday Eucharist
8:00 and 10:00, Rite II


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St. Stephen

Stephen was one of the first deacons, and was the first Christian martyr.  Visit these links to learn about our Patron Saint and some of the traditions associated with his feast day, December 26, variously called "The Feast of Stephen," "Boxing Day," and "Wren's Day."

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Stephen's Speech to the Sanhedrin, and the stoning of Stephen
 

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Catholic Encyclopedia:  Learn about St. Stephen's life and legacy.

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The Feast of Stephen:  The hunting of the wren on St. Stephen's Day.

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Patron Saints Index:  St. Stephen the Proto-Martyr:  from the Catholic Forum, an index of facts about St. Stephen.

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St. Stephen's Day-Ireland and the Wren: examine the traditions relating to the Wren and St. Stephen.

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Wren's Day, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland:  Learn a bit about Wren's Day, how and why it's celebrated, and how the wren is sometimes associated with St. Stephen.

 
 

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