Newsletter, November 8
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.
Events
Date | Time | Event |
Nov 11, Saturday | 10am-12pm | Garden Club Meeting |
Nov 12, Sunday | 4pm | Beckerath Organ Recital |
Nov 14, Tuesday | 11am-2pm | Senior Luncheon |
Nov 14, Tuesday | 7pm-8pm | Drumming Class |
Nov 15 & 29, Dec, 6, 13, & 20 Jan 3, Wednesday | 7pm – 8:45pm | Pilgrim Program St Stephen’s Rectory |
Nov 15, Wednesday | 7:30pm-10pm | Finance Committee Meeting |
Nov 19, Sunday | 11:30am-1pm | Vestry Meeting |
Nov 19, Sunday | 11am | Turkey Box Collection |
Dec 2, Saturday | 9am-4pm | St. Stephen’s Annual Advent Retreat |
Serving at the Altar 11/12 & 11/19
Nov 12, 2017 8am Reader: M. Ellingham | Nov 19, 2017 8am Reader: N. Sieffert |
10am Readers: 1. B. Riedel 2. J. James 3. F. Young | 10am Readers: 1. F. Taber 2. L. Owolabi 3. P. Wick |
Chalicist: J. Scharff | Chalicist: R. Riedel |
Ushers: T. & K. Conway | Ushers: H. Rooney & M. Chech |
Altar Guild: M. Nazareth & A. Cole | Altar Guild: N. Sieffert & J. James |
Coffee Hour: C. Francis | Coffee Hour: Open |
Altar Flowers: J. James | Altar Flowers: M. Stack |
NOTICES
Transition Process
The Vestry will be creating a Parish Profile over the next couple of weeks. A Parish Profile is a representation of our community of faith and tells our St. Stephen’s story. This Parish Profile will ultimately be on the St. Stephen’s website as well as the Diocesan website in hopes of attracting prospective candidates.
If anyone is interested in being involved in this Transition Process with us, please contact me either by email: maryalice_chech@yahoo.com or cell: 973-951-7154.

November 19, 2017
Maryalice Chech is the coordinator this year for the Turkey Box Collection. Boxes need to be in the parish hall by 11am Sunday morning, Nov. 19th.
Delivery will be coordinated by Delouise Monroe, who helped recruit the drummers, rode the bus, and chaperoned during our August camp. Thanks to all at St. Stephen’s Church for helping give our drummers a joyous Thanksgiving!
The following items are recommended for each Turkey box dinner that is donated:
1 sturdy box
1 10 – 15 lb. FROZEN TURKEY
1 disposable aluminum foil roasting pan
2 boxes of stuffing
1 bag of white potatoes OR two cans sweet potatoes
2 cans of vegetables (corn, green beans, peas,)
2 cans of turkey gravy
2 cans cranberry sauce
1 package rolls or corn muffins
½ gallon of apple or cranberry juice
Thank you again for your continued generosity.
Please Join Us In Prayer As We Search For Our Next Bishop
Gracious God,
We, your people in the Diocese of Newark, give you thanks and praise for your work among us and through us, generation to generation. Lead us in the months ahead as we prayerfully search for our next Bishop. Raise up for us a steadfast steward who will embrace our broad and blessed diversity and uphold the apostolic heritage of your Church. Guide us to a faithful witness who speaks the Gospel truth in love and joy, and intimately knows your Word and world. Direct us, your disciples, in our discernment so our faith may increase and our works glorify your Name. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Garden Club Meeting
Saturday, November 11
The next Garden Club Meeting (in the gardens) will be Saturday, November 11 from 10am-12pm. Please bring garden tools and gloves. Anyone interested in gardening is invited to join in!

Beckerath Organ Recital by MONICA CZAUSZ
A true “Rising Star” among young classical musicians, Monica Czausz will play a program rich in music from the 17th to the 20th and 21st centuries, starting with a Vivaldi organ concerto (arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach!), then 3 chorale preludes by Bach himself, followed by an Allegro, Choral & Fugue by Felix Mendelssohn, who admired Bach and reintroduced his music to 19th century European audiences. Leos Janacek then spans the 19th and 20th centuries, followed by 3 pieces from 20th – 21st composers, ending with a Passacaglia by John Weaver, a commanding figure who enjoyed playing St. Stephen’s Beckerath in a recital here some decades ago, before he retired to Maine and bade farewell to his much larger Beckerath tracker organ in New York City.
Admission is by donation at the door ($10 suggested). Children accompanied by an adult are cordially invited to come as guests. A reception to meet the artist follows the recital.
Drumming Class
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 St Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Parents, Teachers and Friends,
Need to energize and remember to breathe!
Come along and have some fun Drumming
Need to energize and remember to breathe!
Come along and have some fun Drumming

Tuesday, November 14, 2017
At: St Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Between: 7pm-8pm
At: St Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Between: 7pm-8pm
RSVP: email Norma at Norma.cook@outlook.com
Or leave a message 862 485 1573
Or leave a message 862 485 1573
St. Stephen’s annual Advent Retreat
Saturday, December 2, 9am – 4pm
Convent of St. John Baptist in Mendham.
St. Stephen’s annual Advent Retreat will be on Saturday, December 2 from
9am – 4pm, at the Convent of St. John Baptist in Mendham. Join fellow seekers for a day of prayer, reflection, and stillness. We will be lead through our day by one of the Sisters. Donation is $35.00, check or cash and can be given to Theresa Scharff. Checks should be made out to St. Stephen’s church with “retreat” as the note.” Please reserve your place by November 19. Any questions – speak to Theresa. Please consider giving yourself this pre Christmas gift as we reflect on transitions – both in our lives and as a theme of Advent.
Coffee, tea and breakfast foods will be provided as well as a luncheon.
Parish Office hours are as follows:
Monday & Wednesday Closed
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-4:30pm
Friday: 9am-1pm