The week of October 12

 

 

The week of October 12 at St. Stephen’s

 

Mon October 12 – Indigenous People’s Day

Office closed

 

Wednesday, October 14

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, October 16-October 1`

Fr. Jamie out of town

 

Sunday, October 18 – 21 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer/Holy Eucharist from the Reserve

Deacon John, officiant/ 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

 

Upcoming: 

October 16-21 – Fr. Jamie out of town

October 23 & 24 - Diocesan Convention in Minot

 

Words of Wisdom: 

"If we desire a society in which men are brothers, then we must act towards one another with brotherhood. If we can build such a society, then we would have achieved the ultimate goal of human freedom." ~Bayard Rustin

 

From the Green Team:

October is fire prevention month.

Wildfire & Outdoor Prevention

Outdoor and seasonal activities require strict adherence to local burning rules to prevent devastating wildfires. 

Campfire Extinction: Practice the "drown, stir, drown, feel" method. Pour water, stir the ash with a shovel, and ensure the debris is completely cool to the touch before leaving.

Defensible Space: Protect properties by clearing dry leaves and pine needles from roofs or gutters. Move stacked firewood at least 30 feet away from structures.

Vehicle & Tool Awareness: Avoid parking or driving vehicles on dry grass or tall weeds. Ensure tow chains do not drag on the asphalt, creating dangerous sparks. Use approved spark arrests on chainsaws and all-terrain vehicles.

Recreational Fire Rules: Never burn during high wind advisories or red flag warnings.

 

 

Pet Blessing October 11

 

The week of October 5

 

 

The week of October 5 at St. Stephen’s

 

Wednesday, October 7

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, October 9

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, October 11 – 20 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

1:30 – Blessing of Pets

 

 

 

 

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 community is based upon equality, mutuality, and reciprocity. It affirms the richness of individual diversity as well as the common human ties that bind us together." ~Pauli Murray

 

From the Green Team:

October is fire prevention month. Device Charging: Follow National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) protocols by charging lithium-ion batteries on hard, flat surfaces away from exit paths. Smoke Detectors: Install alarms at every level of the home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas. Test alarms monthly and change batteries once a year. Escape Planning: Create a dedicated fire escape plan with all household members and practice it twice a year. Keep paths completely unobstructed. Fire Extinguishers: Keep accessible, highly rated models in vulnerable areas like the kitchen or garage.

 

 

The week of September 28

 

The week of September 28 at St. Stephen’s

 

Monday, September 28

Ambassador deadline

 

Wednesday, September 30

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, October 2

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, October 4 – 19 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

James Mackay, organist

Children’s Chapel

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

2:00 pm – Wedding (off site)

 

 

 

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:

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."— Jeremiah 29:11

 

From the Green Team:

October is fire prevention month. For Fire Prevention, let's work together to remember these essential tips:

 Check your Smoke Alarm

 Create an Escape Plan

 PRACTICE your Escape Plan

 Stay Kitchen Safe

 Use Candles Cautiously

 Store Flammables Properly

 

 

 

The week of September 21

 

 

 

The week of September 21 at St. Stephen’s

 

 

Wednesday, September 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, September 25

Wedding (off-site)

 

Sunday, September 27 – 18 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Children’s Chapel

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

2:30 – Baptism of Loren Morales

 

 

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

 

Interesting Fact:

In the book, "Saint Francis of Assisi" by Ivan Gobry, the author stated that Saint Francis of Assisi never wrote the "Make Me A Channel of Your Peace" prayer.

 

Here is an excerpt from the book explaining what happened.

"The very widespread and very popular prayer that begins, 'Lord, make me an instrument of your peace', is usually entitled 'Prayer of Saint Francis' or is followed by the note, 'Prayer attributed to Saint Francis'.

In fact, it is not by Saint Francis, and over the course of the centuries it was never attributed to Saint Francis. It quite frankly dates back to the twentieth century and was composed by an anonymous author, one who was no doubt familiar with the saint's life and writings. It appeared for the first time in 1912 in a simple bulletin in Normandy, La Clochette, and then was reprinted several months later in a magazine, again in Normandy, Les Annales de Notre-Dame de Tinchebray, obviously without a by-line. In January of 1916, while war was ravaging Europe, the directors of a lay association, le Souvenir Normand, went to Rome to present this text to Pope Benedict XV for the cause of peace, under the title of 'A Simple Prayer'; again, without naming an author. Until that time, therefore, no one thought of attributing it to Francis of Assisi. Now, at around that same time (1916? 1917?), a Capuchin father from Rheims, Fr. Étienne (Stephen), reprinted the prayer on the back of a holy card depicting Saint Francis, without in any way suggesting that it was his composition. But some of those who had copies of this image spontaneously interpreted it in this sense: on the back, the text; on the front, the author. And the multitude followed." 

 

From the Green Team:

If we are recycling items, that means we are continually buying new things. We can reuse items like grocery bags, paper, boxes, and electronics. This saves us the cost of having to buy these items multiple times. Additionally, consider buying used items. Buying used will save you a bundle and conserve resources and prevent perfectly good products from being tossed.