Liturgical Year 

Saint Stephen’s Day

The Collect Grant, O Lord, that in all our sufferings here upon earth, for the testimony of thy truth, we may steadfastly look up to heaven, and by faith behold …

Christmas Day

The Collect Almighty God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin: Grant …

4th Sunday in Advent

As the sidereal sun moves into Sagittarius at this time, the fourth Sunday in Advent is typified by the Sagittarian arcana of (14) Temperance, which also reflects the themes of …

3rd Sunday in Advent

This Sunday is commonly known as “Gaudete Sunday” from the first word of the Introit for this day, taken from Paul’s epistle to the Philippians, “gaudete,” which means “rejoice!” Gaudete …

2nd Sunday in Advent

The Collect Blessed Lord, who hath caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly …

1st Sunday in Advent

The liturgical year begins on the First Sunday in Advent, which is the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Advent continues up until Christmas and, as its name suggests, it is a …

Stir-up Sunday

The liturgical year concludes on the Sunday before Advent, commonly known as “Stir-up Sunday” after the opening words of the Collect, which also serves to remind parishioners to stir the …