Newsletter, February 28
Prayer for Guidance in finding a new Rector (BCP)
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a new Rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Events
Date | Time | Event |
| Feb 28, Mar 7 & 14, Wednesday | 7pm-8:45pm | Pilgrim Program |
| Mar 4, Sunday | 11am | Garden Club Meeting |
| Mar 13, Tuesday | 7pm-8pm | Drumming Class |
| Mar 14, Wednesday | 7:30pm-10pm | Finance Committee Meeting |
Serving at the Altar 3/4 & 3/11
March 4, 2018 8am Reader: C. Francis | March 11, 2018 8am Reader: C. Francis |
| 10am Readers: K. Conway, J. James & F. Young | 10am Readers: K. Wade, B. Churchill & F. Taber |
| Chalicist: J. Scharff | Chalicist: J. Soughan |
| Ushers: R. Riedel & H. Rooney | Ushers: L. & O. Owolabi |
| Altar Guild: C. Francis & J. Dorn | Altar Guild: C. Francis & J. Dorn |
| Coffee Hour: H. Rooney, B. Churchill, N. Sieffert & J. Dorn | Coffee Hour: E. Foley |
| Altar Flowers: No flowers during Lent | Altar Flowers: No flowers during Lent |
NOTICES
Snow Days
Please note, if it has snowed on Saturday night into Sunday or it’s snowing on Sunday morning, there will be no 8am service. The same is true with ice precipitation. Please join us instead at the 10am service. The Vestry is very concerned with the safety of our parishioners and clergy. Thank you for your understanding.
African-American Spirituals
During this season of Lent, you will notice the use of spirituals in our worship each week. As we modern-day Christians observe Lenten practices, spirituals can serve as expressions of lament for the suffering, sorrows, and oppression we see in our world; as expressions of longing to follow our faith where it leads us; and expressions of hope for freedom from that which keeps us bound. The spirituals used in our services are taken from The Hymnal 1982 and from Lift Every Voice and Sing II, the African American Hymnal of the Episcopal Church.
Donations For Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Please donate, plastic Easter eggs and candy to fill the eggs for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt which will take place on the front church lawn after Easter services. Examples of candy for the eggs: Hershey’s chocolate kisses or other candy as long as it is NUT FREE. Any questions, contact Maryalice Chech at maryalice_chech@yahoo.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Stephen’s Garden Club
March 4, 11am
St. Stephen’s Garden Club will meet briefly after the 10am Service on Sunday, March 4. Please come with ideas for Spring! New members are welcome – many hands make work light!
Drumming Class
Tuesday March 13, 7pm-8pm
Parents, teachers and friends, treat yourself to an hour of relaxation!
ADULTS come along and have some fun Drumming. At: St Stephen’s Episcopal Church Between: 7pm – 8pm. RSVP: email Norma at Norma.cook@outlook.com Or leave a message 862 485 1573.
Parish Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday Closed
Tuesday & Thursday 9am-4:30pm
Friday 9am-1pm