Christ & Saint Stephen's Church

10/18/2026

Collect ~ PROPER 24

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Norman Rockwell, Golden Rule, oil on canvas, cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, April 1, 1961. Norman Rockwell Art Collection, ©SEPS: Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, Indiana.

10/17/2026

Collect ~ October 17: IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH, Bishop and Martyr, c. 115

ALMIGHTY GOD, we praise your Name for your bishop and martyr Ignatius of Antioch, who offered himself as grain to be ground by the teeth of wild beasts that he might present to you the pure bread of sacrifice. Accept, we pray, the willing tribute of our lives and give us a share in the pure and spotless offering of your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Fresco of St. Ignatius from Hosios Loukas Monastery, Boeotia, Greece.

10/16/2026

Here is the Pentecost XXI, Proper 23, Year A, RCL ANNOUNCEMENTS Edition of the CSSeNews for Friday, October 16, 2026!

Crabapples and Steeple Cross in the Garden at Christ & Saint Stephen’s.

10/16/2026

Collect ~ October 16: HUGH LATIMER and NICHOLAS RIDLEY, Bishops and Martyrs, 1555 and THOMAS CRANMER, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1556

KEEP US, O LORD, constant in faith and zealous in witness, that, like your servants Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley, and Thomas Cranmer we may live in your fear, die in your favor, and rest in your peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Unknown artist[s], Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, late 16th century;
Gerlach Flicke, Portrait of Thomas Cranmer, oil on panel, 1545. National Portrait Gallery, London, England.
Source: Wikipedia, public domain.

10/16/2026

Book Club, Thursday, October 15, 2026:

1–2) Jaya made a delicious Earthseeed Cake inspired by “Parable of the Sower,” accompanied by Spiced C***r!

Photos by Gwendolyn R. Chambrun.

10/15/2026

Wednesday, October 15, 2026:

Dogwood Leaves by the Porch beginning to turn Rust.

Photo by Gwendolyn R. Chambrun.

10/15/2026

Wednesday, October 15, 2026:

Love God, Love your neighbor!

Photo by Gwendolyn R. Chambrun.

10/15/2026

Wednesday, October 15, 2026:

1–4) More Autumn Gold Leaves are appearing among the Crabapples.

Photos by Gwendolyn R. Chambrun.

10/15/2026

Wednesday, October 15, 2026:

The crabapples are starting to share their space with leaves that are turning gold! West 69th Street Brownstones seen through the leaves.

Photo by Gwendolyn R. Chambrun.