(updated 01/05/12)
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For the church cleaning schedule for 12/04/11-04/28/12 click here.

Sunday, 26 February, First Sunday in Lent
Lectionary readings
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist - The Rev. Curtis Metzger presiding.

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Parish Announcements

BUDGET REVIEW AND ANNUAL MEETING: Join the Vestry after church on January 22 to review the proposed 2012 budget. Our Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, January 29 when we will hold elections for church officers, pass the budget, and look forward to our life together in 2012.

CHOIR MEMBERS WANTED: The choir will be starting up again on January 11 to practice music for the Easter season. We'd love to see some new faces and add some new voices! See Katie Belanger for details.

ADULT ED BOOK STUDY: Beginning after church on February 5 we will begin a new adult education series utilizing the booklet Strangers in the Land: a Six-Week Devotional Guide on Immigration, the Church, and the Bible. See Bernie for a copy of the booklet. Cost is $10.00.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Thanks to the St. Stephen's Players for another memorable performance the Christmas story. See photos here.

STEWARDSHIP SEASON: Thanks to all who have submitted their pledge cards. For those who haven't yet had a chance, it's not to late to add your pledge.

HOLIDAY FAIR: Thanks to the many helping hands and hearts that made this event such a success! The monies raised will support community Outreach. the great items in the silent auction.

SOX APPEAL: Thanks to all who helped fill our Sox Box with donations of new socks, hats, and mittens for the needy (young and old) this Christmas. Our Outreach Team will distribute these offerings where they are most needed.

HOOPS FOR HEROES: Congratulations to Dave Cummings on his 1 millionth free throw on Veteran's Day in support of veterans. Visit hoopsforheroes.org to follow his progress towards this goal!

OUTREACH COOKS: We continue to provide a meal each week for Kris as she copes with managing her illness, her full time job, and her kids. Take a turn; add your name to the list on the bulletin board in the foyer.

QUIET TIMES: The current "Forward Day by Day" booklet to aid you with your daily meditations is in the rack at the top of the stairs. Help yourself!

BECOME A HOST: We need volunteers to provide refreshments when we gather together for fellowship on the last Sunday of each month. No need to be fancy: donut holes and bagels will do. The church keeps a supply of coffee and tea on hand. Add your name to the sign-up sheet in the foyer!

FOOD GATHERING: The last Sunday of the month gives us the opportunity to collect food items and monetary donations for the local food pantries. Non-food items--not covered by food stamps--are welcome as well, such as paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste. Envelopes for donations are available at the back of the church. A basket is available at the right of the sanctuary for your donation. You may place your gift in the basket to the right of the altar rail 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, 29 January.

PARISH MAILING LIST: The current edition of St. Stephen's member list is available at the back of the church.

BORROWING SOMETHING?: If you would like to borrow something from the church, please make sure your coordinate this with the Sr. Warden, Jr. Warden, or the Building and Grounds Team Leader.

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, see the link at the top of this page. A copy is posted at church. Thanks to all who have volunteered for this important ministry.

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Parish Information

PASTORAL CARE: If you have a pastoral care requirement, please contact Curtis Metzger, Rector, 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, Rector, at 209-0755 or curtismetzger@yahoo.com.

VESTRY MEETING MINUTES: Approved Vestry Meeting minutes are posted on the bulletin board in the Undercroft.

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, 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.

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