Day: January 22, 2011

Mission

Report on the ordination of Fr. Gethin Edward, St. Matthew’s, Tisdale, Sask.

The Rev’d Gethin Edward, rector of our prayer partner parish, St. Matthew’s Church, Tisdale, Saskatchewan, was ordained to the priesthood on 11 December 2010. The Right Rev’d Michael Hawkins, Bishop of Saskatchewan, presided at the service.

A report on the event, with photos, has been posted at the Saskatchewan Diocese website. Click here to read about the celebration.

UPDATE (26 Jan.): Two photos from the Diocese of Saskatchewan website have been added to our photo library. Click here to view.

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Prayers and liturgy

Saint Vincent of Saragossa

The collect for today, the Feast of St Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304), Deacon and Martyr (source):

Almighty God, whose deacon Vincent, upheld by thee, was not terrified by threats nor overcome by torments: Strengthen us, we beseech thee, to endure all adversity with invincible and steadfast faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

The Lesson: Revelation 7:13-17
The Gospel: St Luke 12:4-12

Click here to read more about Saint Vincent.

Martyrdom of Saint VincentArtwork: Anonymous Spanish artist, Martyrdom of Saint Vincent, 15th century, Prado, Madrid.

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