Newsletter, October 3
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 |
| 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 17, Wednesday | 7:30pm-10pm | Finance Committee Meeting |
| October 21, Sunday | 11:30am-1pm | Vestry Meeting |
| October 23, Tuesday | 7pm | Drumming Class With Norma |
Serving at the Altar 10/7 & 10/14
October 7 No 8am Service | October 14 No 8am Service |
| 10am Readers: B. Riedel L. Owolabi T. Scharff | 10am Readers: F. Taber T. Scharff B. Churchill |
| Chalicist: R. Riedel | Chalicist: J. Soughan |
| Ushers: P. Boegershausen & M. Hirschfeld | Ushers: B. Riedel & K. Hanson |
| Altar Guild: C. Francis | Altar Guild: J. Dorn |
| Coffee Hour: S. Macbeth, M. Nazareth & B. Churchill | Coffee Hour: Open |
| Altar Flowers: J. Rossiter | Altar Flowers: A. Walker |
NOTICES & LOCAL NEWS
St. Stephen’s Church School
The Fall semester of Church School will begin this Sunday, October 7th.
Newsworthy
You can read an article about St. Stephen’s Drumming Camp in the diocesan online version of The Voice at https://dioceseofnewark.org/news. On the same page, you can see photos and video of the consecration of Bishop Caryle J. Hughes, 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Newark.
The Community of St. John the Baptist
A small group from St. Stephen’s visited the Community of St. John the Baptist in Mendham, NJ on September 28th. Our day began with a period of personal reflection followed by Noonday Prayers in the Chapel. Then we took Sr. Barbara Jean to lunch in Chester to show our appreciation for her presence in our lives.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 23, 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