Newsletter, April 26
Rev. Sheelagh’s Thought For The Week
Joyful, Joyful!
We had a wonderful evening of song with the Papermill Choir Benefit Concert. In return for using our space for rehearsals during the fall and winter they put on an annual benefit concert. This year it raised over $3000 for our church operating budget. What a wonderful, joyful way to say thanks. Special thanks also go to the Dinan family, Barbara Riedel, MaryAlice Chech, Eugene Foley and especially Claire, for managing presales, publicity, set up, front of house and take down.
In this Easter season, let us be brimful with gratitude and thanksgiving for the gift of Christ resurrected. Our ministries exist because Christ gave himself for us – “Love one another deeply from the heart” the letter from Peter reminds us; we truly have much to be thankful for. +
Events
Date | Time | Event |
| April 30, Sunday | 4pm | Beckerath Organ Recital |
| May 3, Wednesday | 7pm-8:45pm | Pilgrim |
| May 4, Thursday | 7pm-9:30pm | Preschool Committee Meeting |
| May 9, Tuesday | 11am-2pm | Senior Luncheon |
| May 17, Wednesday | 7:30pm-10pm | Finance Committee Meeting |
| May 20, Saturday | 10:30am-1pm | Christine’s Kitchen |
| May 21, Sunday | 11:30am-1pm | Vestry Meeting |
Serving at the Altar 4/30 & 5/7
Apr 30, 2017 8am Reader: C. Francis | May 7, 2017 8am Reader: M. Ellingham |
| 10am Readers: 1. K. Conway 2. K. Hanson 3. F. Taber | 10am Readers: 1. T. Scharff 2. F. Dorn 3. F. Young |
| Chalicist: S. Clarke | Chalicist: D. Cole |
Ushers: T. & K. Conway | Ushers: J. & T. Scharff |
Altar Guild: C. Francis & J. James | Altar Guild: M. Nazareth, J. & T. Scharff |
Coffee Hour: C. Francis | Coffee Hour: The Rugbeer Family |
Altar Flowers: A. Walker | Altar Flowers: Open |
NOTICES
Good News
Dear Fellow Episcopalians of the Diocese of Newark,
We just received good news that Catalino Guerrero was granted a one-year stay with the help of our rallying over the past few months. Good work, everyone.
But the work is, of course, not done; there are many other peoples and families threatened.
We are hoping to gather over 500 clergy and people of faith on Thursday, May 4, 7-9 p.m. to help other undocumented families and people along with the organizing efforts of Faith in New Jersey. See the registration link below for more information.
Please let Brent Bates, Joseph Harmon, or John Mennell know you are coming and register at https://noonestandsorfightsalone.eventbrite.com for the May 4th event. And register and bring along your friends, family and fellow parishioners.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beckerath Organ Recital
April 30, 2017 at 4pm
For our final BECKERATH organ recital of the 2016-17 season, Friends of Music at St. Stephen’s are excited to welcome DARYL ROBINSON, Assistant Professor and Head of the Organ Program at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, a prize-winning organist who has won critical acclaim as a solo and collaborative artist across America and abroad.
His recorded performances can be heard on the Naxos, Pro Organo, and Albany record labels. Mr. Robinson’s program at St. Stephen’s will feature selections spanning five centuries of organ works, highlighted by Johann Sebastian Bach, plus Buxtehude and Mendelssohn, with a taste of the modern in selections by Jason Roberts and David Conte. DON’T MISS IT!
Pilgrim
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7 & 14
2017 from 7pm-8:45pm
Pilgrim is a program of spiritual growth and reflection on Scripture.
The second session of Pilgrim will begin on Wednesday, May 3 from 7pm – 8:45pm and continue throughout May into the second week of June. New members are welcome – participation in the first session is not required to join. Also, while consistent participation is a plus, it is not required that you attend every meeting. If you are interested please notify either Rev. Sheelagh or Theresa Scharff so that sufficient materials will be ordered. Thanks and hope to see you in May!!
Christine’s Kitchen
May 20, 2017 from 10:30am-1pm
We are looking for a small team of people willing to commit to coordinating and managing this ministry. Please let us know if you can give some of your time and talent to do this worthy outreach.
We serve neighbors in need at Christine’s Kitchen at Holy Trinity in West Orange. Holy Trinity is located at Washington and Main Streets in West Orange. Parking is on the street. We can use entrees, fruit, and other foods, as well as volunteers. If you feel like bringing something additional, do so! Food will not go to waste.
If you would like to volunteer or contribute, please call Claas Ehlers at 908 451-0426.
Save The Date, June 25, 2017 At 7:30pm
The trip on June 25 to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is in the planning process. If you have any questions give me a call at 908 686 5489. Thanks!! Theresa Scharff
Please note the Parish Office hours are as follows:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am-4:30pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am-4:30pm
Friday: 9am-1pm
You may leave a message by phone or e-mail when the office is closed, we will respond to your message when we return.
Thank You.
Dates & Deadlines
If you have any dates or events that need adding to the St. Stephen’s Calendar please send them to Claire, and all articles and e-mails for the newsletter by NOON on Tuesday to church@ststephensmillburn.org.
Thank You.