The week of April 24

 

Wednesday, April 26

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

Thursday April 27-Sat April 29

Fr. Jamie out of town

 

Sunday, April 30 – 4 Easter

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Coffee Hour

 

12:30 – Creation Care discussion 

 

  

Creation Care

In honor of Earth Day and in light of the Episcopal Church’s Creation Care ministry, an informal gathering will be held on Sunday, April 30 in the church office around 12:30 or 12:45 p.m. to talk about how we might advance St Stephen’s as an earth-friendly church. Amy Phillips will facilitate and will provide resources for the conversation. Everyone is welcome!

 

Please watch this video:

 

Earth Day video 2023 (Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota Creation Care Committee) - YouTube

 

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

 

Upcoming Events:

Vestry meeting, May 21

 

Words of Wisdom:  Every time you find some humor in a difficult situation, you win.

 

The week of April 17

 Wednesday, April 19

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

Friday, April 21

Fr. Jamie’s day off

 

Sunday, April 23 – 3 Easter

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Coffee Hour

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:

What is the difference between disciples and apostles?

Although both apostles and disciples were followers of Jesus, there is a distinction between the two that is primarily based on authority. While disciples followed Jesus and learned from him, the apostles were in charge of continuing Jesus' ministry, spreading the gospel, and creating worship communities.

 

The week of April 10

 Wednesday, April 12

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Deacon John, assisting

Kristine Shafer, music

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

Friday, April 14

Fr. Jamie’s day off

Sunday, April 16 – 2 Easter

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant, preacher

James Mackay, music

Coffee Hour

 

Upcoming Events:

Vestry meeting April 16

 

Words of Wisdom:

Spring is coming…Time for some cleaning. Remove all self-doubt, worry, jealousy, regret, anger guilt, or any other negative emotions that are holding you back from your happy, fulfilled life.

~Nanette Mathews

 

 It was a glorious Easter at St. Stephen's! The church was full, the priest ran out of Communion bread and we welcomed four young people into our congregation. Welcome to Erica, Gabe and John (a space was left for Steve who was unable to be there for the photo). Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Good Friday

 

 A beautifully solemn Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

 

Holy Week at St. Stephen's

 Monday, April 3

Fr. Jamie’s day off

Thursday, April 6 Maundy Thursday

7:00 pm Holy Eucharist + Stripping of Altar

 

Friday, April 7 Good Friday

12:00 pm – Good Friday service + Solemn Collects +

+ Veneration of the Cross + Eucharist of the Pre-sanctified

 

3:00 pm – Stations of the Cross

 

Saturday, April 8  Holy Saturday

10:00 am – Holy Saturday service

 

Sunday, April 9 Easter

11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

 

Upcoming Events:

April 16 – Vestry meeting

Good to Know:      

This week, Christians will be celebrating Easter, the day on which the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place. The date of celebration changes from year to year.

The reason for this variation is that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. 

Palm Sunday