The week of Jnuary 13

 

Wednesday, January 15

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, January 17

Fr. Jamie’s day off

*please refrain from sending Fr. Jamie emails, text messages, Facebook messages or phone calls on his day off unless it is a pastoral emergency.

Sunday, January 19 – 2 Epiphany

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour

 

We would love to see you in person but if you are unable to attend please join us for Mass livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephensfargo

 

Upcoming Events:

January 26 – Annual Meeting

January 27 – February 28^th Fr. Jamie on Sabbatical

March 4 – Mardi Gras / Shrove Tuesday/Burying the Alleluia/Burning of Palms

 

New Member Sunday on January 26

 We will welcome new members of St. Stephen’s on Sunday January 28 during our Sunday morning Eucharist. If you are interested in joining St. Stephen’s, please contact Fr. Jamie

 

 Words of Wisdom:

He will cover you with his feather and under His wings you will find refuge. ~Psalm 91:4

From the Green Team:

Recycling is one of the easiest and most effective ways you can reduce your home’s carbon footprint.

 

The week of January 6

 Wednesday, January 8

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, January 10

Fr. Jamie’s day off

*please refrain from sending Fr. Jamie emails, text messages, Facebook messages or phone calls on his day off unless it is a pastoral emergency.

 

Sunday, January 12 – I Epiphany

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour

We would love to see you in person but if you are unable to attend please join us for Mass livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephensfargo

 

Upcoming Events:

January 26 – Annual Meeting

January 27 – February 28^th Fr. Jamie on Sabbatical

March 4 – Mardi Gras / Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper/Burying the Alleluia/Burning of Palms

 

Words of Wisdom:

While it looks like things are out of control, behind the scenes there is a God who has not surrendered authority. ~A.W. Tozer

From the Green Team:

What is the problem with gas emissions? As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the earth, they trap the sun's heat. This leads to global warming and climate change. The world is now warming faster than at any point in recorded history. Warmer temperatures over time are changing weather patterns and disrupting the usual balance of nature.

 

The week of December 30

Monday, December 30 

Ambassador (newsletter) deadline

Wednesday, January 1 – Holy Name of Jesus

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist of the New Year

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 Friday, January 3

Fr. Jamie’s day off

*please refrain from sending Fr. Jamie emails, text messages, Facebook messages or phone calls on his day off unless it is a pastoral emergency.

 

Sunday, January 5 - Epiphany

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist– Epiphany – Proclamation of the Date of Easter / Blessing of Chalk

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour

 

We would love to see you in person but if you are unable to attend please join us for Mass livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephensfargo

 

Upcoming Events:

January 26 – Annual Meeting

January 27 – February 28^th Fr. Jamie on Sabbatical

 

Words of Wisdom:

The old has passed away; behold the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17

 

From the Green Team:

Make a New Year's resolution to avoid waste where possible. Plan ahead when shopping and consider the environmental and social impacts of what you are buying. In your choices, limit the potential for wasted food, unwanted gifts, single-use products and excess packaging.

 

Christmas at St. Stephen's

 Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve

7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass - Holy Eucharist

 Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

James Stalboerger’s first Birthday celebration following Eucharist in the Undercroft

 

 

Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas

10:00 a.m. – Nativity of our Lord - Holy Eucharist

 

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

James Mackay, organist

 

Thursday, December 26 – Feast of St. Stephen

6:00 p.m. The Feast of St. Stephen – Holy Eucharist

 Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

 

Friday, December 27 - Fr. Jamie’s day off

*please refrain from sending Fr. Jamie emails, text messages, Facebook messages or phone calls on his day off unless it is a pastoral emergency.

 

Sunday, December 29 – I Christman

11:00 a.m. –Holy Eucharist

 Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

 

We would love to see you in person but if you are unable to attend please join us for Mass livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephensfargo

 

Words of Wisdom:

What is a true spirit of Christmas?

We find the real joy of Christmas when we make the Savior the focus of the season. Our celebration of Christmas should reflect the love and selflessness taught by the Savior. Giving, not getting, brings to full bloom the Christmas spirit.

 

 

From the Green Team:

6 Areas Of Your Home Where You Lose The Most Heat

1.    Basement Walls and Floors. 20% of home heat is lost through basement walls.

2.    Cracks in Walls, Windows and Doors.

3.    Poorly Insulated Windows.

4.    Framed Walls.

5.    Ceilings.

6.    Exterior Doors.

 

Fr. Jamie's Christmas Letter

 

Christmas, 2024

 

My Friends at St. Stephen’s,

 

As we near the joyous commemoration of the birth of Christ and prepare to celebrate all that that birth means to us as fully loved and fully accepted children of God,  we also find ourselves anticipating the new year of 2025 and all that it potentially holds for us. 

For my part, serving as St. Stephen’s continues to be truly one of the most fulfilling experiences of my priestly life. Our life together of ministry, worship, music and outreach has been a source of great personal joy for me and has helped me to see how gracious God is in showering blessings upon faithful, committed people who truly do seek after God.

As we move forward together into this future full of hope and potential growth, I ask for your continued prayers for St. Stephen’s and your continued presence on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and whenever else we gather together to worship and to do ministry.

Please know that I pray, as always, for each of you individually by name over the course of each week in my daily observance of the Daily Office (Morning and Evening and the celebration of the Eucharist. Above all, know that I give thanks to God every day for the opportunity to serve such a wonderful, caring and loving congregation of people who are committed to growth and radical hospitality.

My sincerest blessings to you and to all those you love during this season of joy, hope and love.    

PEACE always,

Christmas at St. Stephen's

 

Fr. Jamie on vacation

 Fr. Jamie on vacation

Fr Jamie will be on vacation December 13-19. If there are any pastoral emergencies or concerns, please contact Deacon John or simply leave a message at the church (messages will be checked regularly while Fr. Jamie is gone)

While he is gone, Fr. Jamie will not be checking email, text messages or Facebook messages while on vacation.