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

 

**********URGENT PRAYERS and HELP for Amy, Josh and James Stalboerger******

 

*********URGENT********

 

URGENT PRAYERS and HELP for Amy, Josh and James Stalboerger who lost their house this morning(May 11^th) to fire. They have lost EVERYTHING.

Jean Sando is helping organize gifts and immediate needs for the family. Gift cards, food, financial help are all needed desperately at this time. Jean’s # is:

 (218) 329-0716

 

Gifts can also be dropped off at Annette Morrow’s house (Annette is Amy’s mother). 1119  Ave S., Fargo 

 

Holy God, we pray Amy, Josh and James, who have been devastated by this tragedy in their lives. We hold in our hearts this family who we love and care for. Bring them consolation and comfort in this time. Surround them with our love and prayers for strength. Give them the courage to face the days ahead. And help us to respond with generosity in prayer, in assistance, and in comfort to the best of our abilities. Keep our hearts focused on the needs of the Stalboerger family at this time. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

I will keep you posted with updates and other information as it all becomes available.

_peace,

Fr. Jamie+

 

 

The week of May 11

 

THE WEEK OF MAY 11

AT ST. STEPHEN’S

 

Wednesday, May 13 – Eve of the Ascension

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 15

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 17 – Sunday after Ascension

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Last Children’s Chapel of the year

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

12:30 - Vestry

 

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

 

Children’s Chapel Leaders/Helpers Recognition

On Sunday, May 17 we will have our last Children’s Chapel. We will also recognize and thank all of our Children’s Chapel leaders and helpers during the service.

 

Continued prayer for the Stalboergers

Amy, Josh and James Stalboerger lost their house on May 11^th to fire.  

 

Jean Sando is helping organize gifts and immediate needs for the family. Gift cards, food, financial help are all needed desperately at this time. Jean’s # is:

 (218) 329-0716

 

Gifts can also be dropped off at Annette Morrow’s house (Annette is Amy’s mother). 1119  Ave S., Fargo 

 

Holy God, we pray Amy, Josh and James, who have been devastated by this tragedy in their lives. We hold in our hearts this family who we love and care for. Bring them consolation and comfort in this time. Surround them with our love and prayers for strength. Give them the courage to face the days ahead. And help us to respond with generosity in prayer, in assistance, and in comfort to the best of our abilities. Keep our hearts focused on the needs of the Stalboerger family at this time. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

  

Words of Wisdom:

"To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust him in the dark. That is faith." ~Charles Spurgeon

From the Green Team:

Spring flowers have a cheery accent. Your flowers can do double-duty as food for bees. Bees have been stressed in recent years by Colony Collapse Disorder and the loss of habitat. Plants like milkweed, asters and many more can help our bees survive.

 

The week of May 4

 Wednesday, May 6

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

Thursday May 7

7:00 pm – Episcopal 101

 

Friday, May 8 – Saturday, May 9

Fr. Jamie out of town

Sunday, May 10 – 6 Easter

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist – Rogation Sunday

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

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

 

 

Help the Garden Grow

The Green Team is expanding the wildflower portion of our grounds. You are encouraged to help by making a special gift towards the fund. Please mark ‘wildflowers’ in the memo line of your check. Go to NDSU Extension Service’s page:

ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/programs/master-gardener/creating-pollinator-gardens-and-bee-lawns

 for more.

 

Episcopal 101

Our rescheduled Episcopal 101 will be held this Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. for this short introduction to our life, faith, and worship

 

Special Offering for St. John’s

On  Sunday, May 10 we will take a special offering for St. John the Divine in Moorhead. Bishop Shay Craig has asked that each congregation consider collecting a special offering to support the work of Fr Peter Akicmeir, the part-time priest at St John the Divine, Moorhead. The  thank-offering will be one way that St Stephen’s can show its appreciation for Fr Peter’s ministry, and its support for the St. John’s congregation! You can make a gift by marking “St John’s” on the memo line of your check.

 

 

Words of Wisdom:

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou.

 

From the Green Team:

Plant your own veggies for ultra-fresh and pesticide-free food. The latest list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and vegetables from the Environmental Working Group identifies everything from spinach to bell peppers as having pesticide residue – even after you wash them. So, plant some of your own without pesticides.

 

The week of April 27

 

THE WEEK OF APRIL 27

AT ST. STEPHEN’S

Monday, April 27

Ambassador (newsletter) deadline

Wednesday, April 29

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

 

Thursday, April 30

3:00 p.m. – Memorial service for Michael Holman (+4/11/2026) at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead

Fr. Jamie, officiating

 

7:00 p.m. – Episcopal 101

 

Friday, May 1

Committal of ashes service for Michael Holman

 

Sunday, May 3 – 5 Easter

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

 

Episcopal 101

If you’ve ever wondered what it means to be Episcopalian—or if you’re simply curious about why we do what we do on Sunday mornings—Episcopal 101 is for you. This informal class at St. Stephen’s offers a welcoming space to explore the history, theology, and liturgy of the Episcopal Church, whether you’re brand new or have been sitting in the pews for years.

 

Join us Thursday April 30 at 7:00 p.m. for this short introduction to our life, faith, and worship

 

On Thursday May 7 at 7:00 p.m., we will offer an instructed Eucharist  

 

 

Words of Wisdom:

"Even in a world that is being shipwrecked, remain brave and strong." ~Saint Hildegard of Bingen

 

From the Green Team:

A few ways to store your food without using plastic:

-Store potatoes and onions in a basket and a dark place.

-Wrap lettuce in a tea towel.

-Use beeswax wraps.

-Wrap bread in cloth and store it in a wooden bread bin.

-Stand celery and carrots in water.

-Put leftovers in glass jars.