The week of May 5

 Tues. May 6 through Tues May 13 – Fr. Jamie in Florida

*if there are any pastoral emergencies, please contact either Deacon John or Senior Warden Laura Nylander.

 

Wednesday, May 7

No Eucharist

 

 Sunday, May 11 – 4 Easter/Good Shepherd Sunday

11:00 am – Morning Prayer/Eucharist from Reserve

Deacon John, officiant

Jean, Sando, preacher

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following the service

 

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:

May 25^th Rogation Sunday 

June 22nd Bishop Brian Thom's visit

 

Fr Jamie out of town

Fr Jamie will be in Florida attending a wedding May 6-13 While he is gone, Deacon John will be available for any pastoral emergencies.

 

Words of Wisdom:

Where I was born and how I have lived is unimportant. It is what I have done with where I have been that should be of interest. ~Georgia O' Keeffe

 

From the Green Team:

To live in harmony with the natural world is to live in balance with ourselves. ~ Edward Benton-Banai

 

The week of April 28 at St. Stephen's

 Monday, April 28

Ambassador deadline

 

Wednesday, April 30

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at the Eucharist

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, May 2

6:00 p.m. – Vigil Service for Steve Dargen at St. Stephen’s

Fr. Jamie, officiating

Deacon John, assisting

Michelle Gelinske Patnode and the Andersons, special music

 

Saturday, May 3

11:00 a.m. – Requiem Eucharist for Steve Dargen (+4/24/25) at St, Stephen’s

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Deacon John, preacher

James Mackay, organist

Michelle Gelinske Patnode, cantor

Incense will be offered at this mass

Committal of ashes following in the memorial garden

 

1:00 p.m. – World Labyrinth Day

 

Sunday, May 4 – 3 Easter

11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

James Mackay, organist

Endowment Kick-Off*/Coffee Hour following the Eucharist

 

*More information coming later this week.

 

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

 

Walk As One For Peace  

Join with others from around the world to “Walk as One at 1:00 for Peace” on our outdoor labyrinth. Our labyrinth is always open for prayer and meditation. On May 3, someone will be present from 12.30 to 3.30. For more information, ask Steve Bolduc (srbolduc@gmail.com). Read about World Labyrinth Day, at worldlabyrinthday.org.

 

Fr Jamie out of town

Fr Jamie will be in Florida May 6-13 While he is gone, Deacon John will be available for any pastoral emergencies.

 

Upcoming Events:

May 25^th Rogation Sunday

 

Words of Wisdom:

If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having. ~Henry Miller

 

From the Green Team:

Creating planet and wildlife friendly environments can start right in your own backyard and in your community. Plant native species of trees, bushes, and plants, especially those that flower and provide food sources for wild animals.

 

The week of April 21

 Wednesday, April 23

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, April 25

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, April 27 – 2 Easter

11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Green Team, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

 

Altar Guild training (after church)

 

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

 

 

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:

May 25^th Rogation Sunday

 

EARTH DAY is Tuesday, April 22^nd

Earth Day is a global event that raises awareness about environmental issues and encourages action to protect our planet, with the goal of inspiring people to take care of the Earth and its natural resources. 

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is "Our Power, Our Planet," focusing on renewable energy and urging a global shift towards clean energy sources

 

ALTAR GUILD TRAINING/REFRESHER

We will be offering Altar Guild training and a refresher this Sunday after Mass. Please plan to attend if you would like to be on altar guild or if you are already on Altar Guild to be updated on changes to our liturgy and set-up.

 

Words of Wisdom:

Goodness is not tied to greatness, but greatness to goodness. ~Greek proverb

 

From the Green Team:

Glass bottles and jars can be used again and again without losing quality, making it a highly sustainable material.

 

Easter

 

Holy Saturday

 

St Stephen's on Rahcel Maddow's MSNBC show

 Did you watch Rachel Maddow tonight? Look who was one of the churches featured on MSNBC for ringing our bell for the Let Freedom Ring event today.

Good Friday