Newsletter, September 26
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 |
| September 29, Saturday | 9am | 5K at South Mountain to benefit IHN |
| September 30, Sunday | 11:30am-1pm | Vestry Meeting |
| October 6, Saturday | 9am-3:15pm | Vestry University |
| October 7, Sunday | 10am | Church School Fall Semester begins |
| October 7, Sunday | 1pm | Blessing Of The Animals |
| October 9, Tuesday | 7pm | Drumming Class With Norma |
Serving at the Altar 9/30 & 10/7
September 30 No 8am Service | October 7 No 8am Service |
| 10am Readers: B. Churchill P. Wick F. Taber | 10am Readers: TBD L. Owolabi T. Scharff |
| Chalicist: S. Clarke | Chalicist: R. Riedel |
| Ushers: M.A. Chech & H. Rooney | Ushers: P. Boegershausen & M. Hirschfeld |
| Altar Guild: A. Cole | Altar Guild: C. Francis |
| Coffee Hour: N. Sieffert & B. Riedel | Coffee Hour: H. Rooney |
| Altar Flowers: Open | Altar Flowers: J. Rossiter |
NOTICES
Church School
The Fall semester of Church School will begin on Sunday, October 7th.
UPCOMING EVENTS
A Home for All
Join the 5K at South Mountain to benefit IHN. 9 a.m, Saturday September 29. Register at: https://ihnessexnj.org/a-home-for-all-5k-runwalk/
Vestry University
Saturday, October 6, 9 am to 3:15 pm
Vestry University will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Ridgewood. It is a day for all wardens, vestry members, treasurers, clergy and other congregational leaders to learn, network and celebrate your ministry. There are 24 different workshops to choose from!
Further information, including how to register, is on our website – https://dioceseofnewark.org/event/vestry-university-2018 . The cost is $20 per person, which includes lunch.
The deadline to register is 5pm on Monday, October 1!
Blessing of the Animals
St. Stephen’s Church,
Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 1PM
All members of the community and their pets are welcome.
The event will be held on the parish lawn or inside the church if it rains. A brief ceremony to celebrate the joy of having a pet will include the blessing of each individual animal, and each pet will receive a “certificate of blessing” to commemorate the event.
For the safety of the pets, we ask that they come in appropriate carriers and containers or on a secure lead.
We sincerely hope that you and your animal friends will be able to attend.
Drumming Class
Tuesday, October 9, at 7pm
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: Norma at: Norma.cook@outlook.com. Or leave a message: 862 485 1573.
Parish Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday Closed
Tuesday & Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-12pm