(updated 07/20/08)
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For the current church calendar in Adobe Acrobat, click here.
For the current church cleaning schedule in Adobe Acrobat , click here.
Monday, 21 July, 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Calling hours for Elvia Hetu, Perkins and Pollard Funeral Home, Main Street in Pittsfield
Tuesday, 22 June, 10:00 A.M. Funeral of Elvia Hetu - The Rev. John Allen and The Rev. Kevin Nichols officiating
Sunday, 27 July, 11th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary readings 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Food Gathering- The Rev. Karen Maleri presiding. Parish Family Sunday Parish Life Guild meeting
Saturday, 2 August, Pittsfield Balloon Rally dinner for the balloonists (parish fundraiser)
Sunday, 3 August, 12th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary readings 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands & Anointing- The Rev. Curtis Metzger presiding.
Sunday, 10 August, 13th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary readings 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist - The Rev. Curtis Metzger presiding. Adult Ed--Book of Common Prayer, Session 1
Sunday, 17 August, 14th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary readings 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist - The Rev. Curtis Metzger presiding. Adult Ed--Book of Common Prayer, Session 2
Sunday, 24 August, 15th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary readings 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist - The Rev. Curtis Metzger presiding. Adult Ed--Book of Common Prayer, Session 3
Sunday, 31 August, 16th Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary readings 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Food Gathering- The Rev. Curtis Metzger presiding. Parish Family Sunday Adult Ed--Book of Common Prayer, Session 1
Parish Announcements
GOURMET FUNDRAISING: St. Stephen's will be catering another Rotary function this summer to raise some much-needed extra funds for the church during the Balloon Rally on August 2. The parish will provide the dinner for the balloonists. If you would like to contribute or assist, contact Sabra Welch, 435-6535. Stay for the night-glow of the balloons and a big fireworks show at dusk!
THE LAMBETH GATHERING OF ANGLICAN/EPISCOPAL BISHOPS: Once every 1- years the Archbishop of Canterbury invites the diocesan bishops of the global Church for a gathering to dicsuss issues of importance to the Anglican Communion. As you probably know, our bishop was not officially invited, though he will participate in teh fringes and be available to those who wish to meet with him. This gathering is not a legislative body, though some are trying to make it so. This is a difficult time in the history of our Church, but we've been through them before. Pray for this gathering to be held July 16 through August 4. To follow our bishop's activities he will be sharing his experiences on his Lambeth blog.
SAVE THE DATE: Beginning August 10, our Adult Ed sessions will study the Book of Common Prayer. This is an opportunity for cradle Episcopalians as well newcomers to discover the many treasures found in this little book that we use every Sunday at worship.
WORSHIP SERVICE MINISTRY: If you need to make a schedule change, please email Keith (not Fr. Curtis) or phone him at 244-2793.
CHURCH CLEANING: For the latest cleaning schedule in Adobe Acrobat format, click here. A copy will be posted at church. Thanks to all who have volunteered for this important ministry.
Parish Information
PASTORAL CARE: If you have a pastoral care requirement, please contact Curtis Metzger,
Priest-In-Charge, at 209-0755 or curtismetzger@yahoo.com. HOMEBOUND VISITS: Our lay Eucharistic Visitors are available for regular visits to homebound
parishioners. If you would like a visit or know someone who might, please contact
Curtis Metzger, Priest-In-Charge, at 209-0755 or curtismetzger@yahoo.com.
VESTRY MEETING MINUTES: Approved Vestry Meeting minutes are posted on the bulletin board in the Undercroft.
FORWARD DAY BY DAY BOOKLETS: The May through June edition can be found in our resources rack at the back of the church. Please feel free to take one!
FOOD GATHERING: The last Sunday of the month gives us the opportunity to collect food items and monetary donations for the local food pantries. Envelopes for donations are available at the back of the church. A basket is available at the front of the church for your donation. You may place your gift in the basket before the service begins or during the Offertory Thank you for your generous support!
The next date for food gathering at the church is Sunday,
April 27th.
PARISH FAMILY SUNDAY: Held on the last Sunday of the month throughout the year. Parishioners are invited to volunteer to take the gifts of wine and wafers to the Altar Rail during the Offertory for consecration. They are also invited to host the fellowship coffee hour in our Undercroft following the service. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board at the back of the church. You are encouraged to participate in this ministry!
PRAYER CONCERNS: Please contact Fr. Curtis, Grace Holden, or Connie Mitchell to add names to the prayer concern list. Information received by Wednesday will be published in the following Sunday bulletin. Please note that permission must be granted from the individual before a name is published, and in all cases, confidentiality must be a major consideration. Once the prayer concern is satisfied, please ask that the name be removed.
ALTAR FLOWERS: If you would like to make a donation for flowers in remembrance or celebration, request forms can be found at the back of the church. Requests must be received two weeks in advance of the specified Sunday.
CHURCH DIRECTORY: Please pick up a copy of the latest list, available at the church.
