Holy Days


Saint Andrew  November 30

Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Andrew 
that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and 
brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by 
your holy Word, grace to follow him withoit delay, and to 
bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives 
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and 
for ever.  Amen.

*Preface of Apostles*


Saint Thomas  December 21

Everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with 
firm and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so 
perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our 
Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting 
in your sight; through him who lives and reigns with yuo and 
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

*Preface of Apostles*


Saint Stephen  December 26

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.

*Preface of the Incarnation*