The week of August 1

Join us this week at St. Stephen’s

Tuesday August 2  

6:00 pm – Ken Bennet poetry reading with Karen Kahoutek at Zandbroz.

Wednesday August 3 – The Feast of the finding of the relics of St. Stephen

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/ preacher

Supper at a local restaurant follows

Friday August 5

Fr. Jamie’s day off

Sunday August 7  – 12 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/preacher

Coffee Hour following

12;45 - Vestry

Prayers for the repose of the soul of "Elizabeth "Betty" Spur

The prayers if St. Stephen’s are requested for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth “Betty” Spur who did yesterday afternoon (July 27).

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your 
servant Betty. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of 
your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your 
own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, 
into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the 
glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.

May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the 
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

SUNDAES ON SUNDAY

Ken Bennett reading Aug. 2 at Zandbroz

Our very own Ken Bennett​ will be reading with Karen Kohoutek and Mitch Omar next Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6:00 p.m. at Zandbroz in Fargo.

Special coffee hour in honor of Donna Clark

Please join Donna Clark this Sunday July 31st following our celebration of Holy Eucharist to celebrate her 70^th birthday with a special coffee hour hosted by her daughter, Hope. 

Prayers for Stephanie Parrott and Louie Theron today

The prayers of St. Stephen's are request for Stephanie Parrot and Louie Theron who are being married this afternoon in Minot, ND.

O gracious and everliving God, look joyfully upon Stephanie and Louie. Grant them your blessing and assist them with your grace, that, with true fidelity and steadfast love, they may honor and keep the vows they make, through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever.

The week of July 25

Join us this week at St. Stephen’s

Monday July 25 – St. James the Greater

Tuesday July 26  

Wedding of Stephanie Parrott & Louie Theron in Minot, ND

Wednesday July 27  

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/ preacher

Supper at a local restaurant follows

Friday July 29

Fr. Jamie’s day off

Sunday July 31  – 10 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/preacher

Coffee Hour following

2:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Sundaes on Sunday

Prayers for Betty Spur

The prayers of St. Stephen’s are request for Elizabeth “Betty” Spur, who is nearing the end of her earthly journey. I visited her late this evening, anointed her, prayed her favorite Psalm (121) with her and commended her to the embrace of her loving God.

Your prayers are requested for her children and their families at this time as well.

Almighty God, look on your loved one, Betty, and comfort her with the promise of life everlasting, given in the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The week of July 18

Join us this week at St. Stephen’s

Wednesday July 20  

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/ preacher

Incense is offered at this Mass

Supper at a local restaurant follows

Friday July 22

Fr. Jamie’s day off

Sunday July 24  – 10 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/preacher

Coffee Hour following

The week of July 11

Join us this week at St. Stephen’s

Monday July 11 – Feast of St. Benedict

Deadline for The Ambassador

Wednesday July 13  

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/ preacher

Going-away Supper for Stephanie Parrott at Porter Creek Restaurant

Friday July 15

Fr. Jamie’s day off

Sunday July 17  – 9 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/Jessica Zdenek, preacher

Coffee Hour following

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Continued prayers for John Baird and other members of the Guatemala Medical Mission will are in Guatemala until July 20. 

A Prayer for the Guatemala Medical Mission

Gracious God, your Son before he ascended to glory declared that your people  would receive power from the Holy Spirit to bear witness to him to the ends of the earth: Be present with the Guatemala Medical Mission, who go forth in his Name to serve those n need. Protect them all the day long and bring them safely home. Let your love shine through their witness, so that all who come to them may see your glory in all that is given, through Jesus  Christ our Lord. Amen.

Farewell to Stephanie Parrott

It was a busy, very bittersweet morning at St. S's today. It was great seeing Vanessa Bourgeois and Fred Greer , who were visiting us from Virginia. And we wished Stephanie Parrott a fond farewell as she moves to Minot, ND where she will be wed later this month, with a ceremony at St. S's in December.

Prayers for the Guatemala Medical Mission

The Prayers of St. Stephen’s are requested for Dr. John Baird and other members of the Guatemala Medical Mission will be heading to Guatemala in Saturday, July 9 and will be ministering there until July 20. 

A Prayer for the Guatemala Medical Mission

Gracious God, your Son before he ascended to glory declared that your people  would receive power from the Holy Spirit to bear witness to him to the ends of the earth: Be present with the Guatemala Medical Mission, who go forth in his Name to serve those n need. Protect them all the day long and bring them safely home. Let your love shine through their witness, so that all who come to them may see your glory in all that is given, through Jesus  Christ our Lord. Amen.

Wishing Stephanie Parrott good-bye...

Join us this Sunday, July 10, as we bid farewell to Stephanie Parrott, who is moving to Minot the middle of July. Stephanie, who was baptized and confirmed at St. Stephen’s, has been a very faithful parishioner and a friend to many. If you miss this Sunday, there will be an additional opportunity to say goodbye on Wednesday, July 13, for supper after Mass at Porter Creek. 

The main entrance in 1985, and now

As we prepare for our 60^th anniversary celebration, it’s always interesting to look at then-and-now photos. The first is a photo from circa 1985 of the original main entrance to the church. This was before the current entrance and new addition were added in 1998. Immediately identifiable in this photo are Bishop Harold Hopkins to left, the Rev’d Sandi Holmberg, who was rector of St. Stephen’s form 1985-2000, and, on the very far right, Greta Taylor (who was Greta Fahey at the time of this photo). 

The week of July 4

Join us this week at St. Stephen’s

Monday July 4  

4^th of July –church staff holiday

Wednesday July 6  

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/ preacher

Supper at a local restaurant follows

Friday July 8

Fr. Jamie’s day off

Saturday July 9

Guatemala Medical Mission leaves for Guatemala (through July 20). A prayer request for the Mission is forthcoming later this week.

Sunday July 10  – 8 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant/preacher

Coffee Hour following