The week of June 15 at St. Stephen's

 THE WEEK OF JUNE 15

AT ST. STEPHEN’S

 

 Wednesday, June 17

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, June 19

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, June 21 = 4 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant /

Carolyn Monzingo, preacher

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

Livestream

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:

True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what is right. ~Brigham Young

 

 

Pulpit Exchange on June 21

 

We will have a pulpit Exchange with the Fargo-Moorhead Unitarian Universalist Church on Sunday, June 21.

 

Deacon John will be giving a presentation at the UU Church that morning.

 

Carolyn Monzingo will be joining us for our services.

 

Carolyn has been a member of the Fargo Moorhead Unitarian Universalist Church since 1972 and has served on the Board as well as several committees in addition to teaching Religious Education. She has been in the pulpit on occasion and is their unofficial historian.    Over the years she has also worked for the 1980 US Census Bureau and as an Administrator for two of North Dakota's US Senators. She retired in 2020 after 20 years as a secondary substitute teacher.

She will be sharing her homily: Friendship as a Spiritual Discipline

Friendship may seem like a bland subject compared to the grit of great themes like love, death, truth, or sacrifice. It rarely inspires music and is seldom controversial—after all, who is against friendship? However, friendship can be considered a spiritual discipline. Much like meditation, journaling, or religious ritual, it is a method of spiritual development that requires similar dedication and offers similar rewards.

 

From the Green Team:

A few interesting facts:

·       About 59% of all global species live in soil, making it the most biodiverse habitat on Earth.

·       Fixes matter, as the average family wastes 9,400 gallons of water annually from simple household plumbing leaks.

·       Transitioning to LED light bulbs utilizes 75% less energy than traditional incandescent options.

 

The week of June 8

 

THE WEEK OF JUNE 8

AT ST. STEPHEN’S

 

 

Tuesday June 9

Fr Jamie and Marjorie Schlossman celebration of their newly published book, S/O/M/A, at Marjorie’s studio at 1342 Main Ave, Fargo. A presentation and reading will be at 8.00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, June 10

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper to celebrate Fr. Jamie’s 22 anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood afterward at a local restaurant

 

Friday, June 12

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.

Saturday, June 13

Fr. Jamie & Deacon John in Bismarck for Ashley Hubbard’s ordination

 

 

Sunday, June 14 – 3 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

 

Livestreaming:

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

 

Good to know:

June is Pride month to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Day is celebrated on June 28 every year. June 28, 1969, marks the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of events between police and LGBTQ+ protesters that stretched over six days. It was not the first-time police raided a gay bar, and it was not the first time LGBTQ+ people fought back, but the events that would unfold over the next six days would fundamentally change the nature of LGBTQ+ activism in the United States. Click this link for information about Pride month and the Episcopal church: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/who-we-are/lgbtq/

 

From the Green Team:

A lawn has significant environmental impacts. All that watering, fertilizing, mowing and pest control exact a toll on the planet, so minimize how much of your yard is devoted to lawn. 

 

Upcoming:

June 11 – The 22^nd anniversary of Fr. Jamie’s ordination to the Priesthood.

The week of June 1

 Wednesday, June 3

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, June 5

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.

Saturday, June 6

11:00 a.m. – Committal of the ashes of Joy Coffey (+1/12/2026) in the memorial garden.

 

 

Sunday, June 7 – 2 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

Livestream

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

 

 

Fr Jamie/Marjorie Schlossman publication party June 9

Fr Jamie and Marjorie Schlossman will be celebrating their newly published book, S/O/M/A, on Tuesday, June 9 at  7:00 p.m.  at Marjorie’s studio at 1342 Main Ave, Fargo. A presentation and reading will be at 8.00 p.m.

 

Carol Spurbeck Memorial Service July 20

The memorial service for Carol Spurbeck will be at St. Stephen’s on  Monday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m.

 

 

Words of Wisdom:

"Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love." ~Mother Teresa

 

 

From the Green Team:

June 5th is World Environment Day.  The theme for 2026, hosted by Azerbaijan, will focus on Climate Change, emphasizing the crucial link between urbanization and climate action, encouraging global cooperation for impactful solutions. This event aims to highlight challenges like extreme weather and environmental degradation, promoting renewable energy, forest growth, and zero-waste goals.

 

 

 

The week of May 25 at St. Stephen's

 THE WEEK OF MAY 25

AT ST. STEPHEN’S

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day – office closed

 

Tuesday, May 26

Ambassador (newsletter) deadline

 

Wednesday, May 27

6:00 p.m. – Celtic Mass

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

Friday, May 29

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, May 31 – Holy Trinity

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

Livestreaming:

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

 

Joy Coffey Committal

The committal of ashes for Joy Coffey (+1/12/2026) will be Saturday, June 6 in the memorial garden. This will be a brief, but very meaningful liturgy as we say a final goodbye to Joy, who was a dearly loved member of our parish and friend for many years.  

 

Words of Wisdom:

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

From the Green Team:

Spring is wonderful time for a fresh start. But think twice before you throw out that perfectly good pair of shoes or piece of clothing from “last season.” The longer you use an item, the less virgin materials are needed to replace it.

The week of May 18

 THE WEEK OF MAY 18

AT ST. STEPHEN’S

Wednesday, May 20

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, May 22

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, May 24 – Pentecost*

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

*Please plan to wear red to church this Sunday in honor of the Pentecost feast

 

LiveStream:

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

 

GoFundMe and donations for the Stalboergers

A GoFundMe page has been started for the Stalboergers by Jean Sando. This is the prime way for everyone to donations to get to Amy, Josh and James than donating through St. Stephen’s.  Also, because of the limitations on their living space for the foreseeable future, the Stalboergers are asking that everyone simply donate through the GoFundMe rather than giving donations of items or clothes.

 

Please give generously:

 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuilding-for-josh-and-amy-after-the-fire?attribution_id=sl:e2b0daea-b933-43a9-a981-66e389a0fa33&lang=en_US&ts=1778630867&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_tb-amp20_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=IwVERDUARwonFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe89uC2u_-LkanCP-iHunlqyXxSJu9-K2pR54pMpNb3iMJ8bcAwy4qAs2La_w_aem_5a5V5rSW19dVMfkMtQyEXg

 

 

Words of Wisdom:

We can use Memorial Day as an invitation to pray for those who serve in the military. Here are some simple ways to pray: Pray for their health and safety, as they willingly put their lives on the line.

Pray for their families, who often bear the weight of long deployments, distance and the overall challenges of military service.

Pray for those who have lost loved ones in their service to our country.

 

From the Green Team:

"If you've never experienced the joy of accomplishing more than you imagine, plant a garden." ~Robert Brault