Sacristy renovations

 The sacristy renovation continues. The beautiful counter top was put in today, as were the drawer knobs. It looks great! Thank you to Paul Sando and Steve Bolduc for their hard work getting this all done.

Congratulations to Jean Sando!

 A HUGE congratulations

 to our very own Jean Sando, who was just hired as the principal of Oak Grove Lutheran High School in Fargo. We're all so proud of and happy for you, Jean!!

-peace,

Fr. Jamie+

 

 

The week of June 26/Visit from Mother Leslie

 Monday, June 26

Ambassador deadline

6:30 p.m. – Memorial service for Scott “Bill” Johnson (+6/19/2023) at Korsmo Funeral Home.

Fr. Jamie, officiating

Deacon John, assisting/preaching

 

Wednesday, June 28

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, June 30

Fr. Jamie’s day off

 

Saturday, July 1

Wedding (off site)

Fr. Jamie, officiating

Sunday, July 2

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Mother Leslie, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Coffee Hour

 

Fr. Jamie’s Office Hours

Monday-Thursday – 1:00-3:00 (Or anytime by appointment.)

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, August 2

 

Mother Leslie at St. Stephen’s on July 2

Join us on Sunday July 2 as we welcome Mother Leslie Rorabeck, the assistant Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Tallahassee, Florida. She will be preaching and concelebrating with Fr. Jamie.

Words of Wisdom: 

No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves. ~Amelia Earhart

Green Team tips:

·       Go outside and bring the outside in. Create more nature connecting us better with our Earth.  

·       Sign petitions, vote, volunteer, march for and donate to causes that save our Earth.

·       Help reduce pollution by recycling.

·       Take shorter showers and skip baths. You’ll save water and electricity.  

 

 

 Sacristy renovations continue. The carpet for the former "step of death" and in the sacristy itself was completed today. It looks great. (That bit of carpet in the sacristy floor is a remnant, not a patchy area). We still need to install the counter top and the sink & vanity. Slowly but surely we're getting there. Dedication of the new sacristy will take place on Dedication Sunday in September.

 Stephanie Garcia and Amy Morrow at Diocesan Council in Bismarck this weekend. Photo by Deacon John Anderson

The week of June 19

 Monday June 19 - Juneteenth

Office closed

 

 

Wednesday, June 21

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, June 23

Fr. Jamie’s day off

Sunday, June 25

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Coffee Hour

 

Fr. Jamie’s Office Hours

Monday-Thursday – 1:00-3:00 (Or anytime by appointment.)

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, August 20

 

Words of Wisdom: 

Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.

~Joseph B. Wirthlin

 

Green Team tips:

·       Avoid plastic, use natural material, sustainably made, reusable household needs when possible.

·       Disconnect from electronics by getting off the phone, shutting down the computer, turning off lights. Use electricity intentionally.

·       Don’t waste water, reuse whenever possible and remember to turn off the faucet when you are brushing your teeth!

·       Walk and use public transportation more. 

 

 

The week of June 12

 

Wednesday, June 14

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, June 16

Fr. Jamie’s day off

 

Saturday, June 17

Garden Clean-Up Day

 

Sunday, June 18 – 3 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Coffee Hour

 

12:45 – Vestry

 

12:35 – Green Team

 

 

Fr. Jamie’s Office Hours

Monday-Thursday – 1:00-3:00 (Or anytime by appointment.)

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, June 18

Vestry meeting, August 20

 

Garden Clean-up Day

The St. Stephen's gardens - including the Memorial Garden - have been overcome by weeds.  To address the problem we will have a garden workday on Saturday, June 17, starting at 8:30 am.  Please come and spend some time helping to make our gardens beautiful again.  Bring your own garden gloves and your favorite garden tool.  Hope to see you Saturday  morning. Thanks.

 

 

Words of Wisdom: 

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is a beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
life is a challenge, meet it.
life is a duty, complete it.
life is a game, play it.
life is costly, care for it.
life is wealth, keep it.
life is love, enjoy it.
life is mystery, know it.
life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is a sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is Life, fight for it!.”

~Mother Teresa

A Green Team tip:

Save energy by doing a quick “one minute scan” before you leave your home. Are all of the lights off? Are there any fans running you can turn off? Are there any unused appliances you can unplug? Even small steps like this make a big impact over time!

 

 Congratulations to Fr. Jamie as he celebrates his 19th anniversary of ordination to the Priesthood today.

The week of June 5

 

Monday, June 5-Wednesday, June 7

Fr. Jamie out of town

 

Wednesday, June 7

6:00 p.m. – EP/Eucharist from Reserved Sacrament

Deacon John, officiating

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

 

Sunday, June 11 – 2 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Coffee Hour

 

Fr. Jamie’s Office Hours

Monday-Thursday – 1:00-3:00 (Or anytime by appointment.)

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, June 18

Vestry meeting, August 20

 

Good to know:

What is “Ordinary Time”?

The season of Easter ended the Sunday of Pentecost (May 28^th this year.) which means we are now in “Ordinary Time”, the Season of Nurture and Growth - The periods of time following Epiphany and Pentecost are referred to as "Ordinary" because their Sundays are numbered in ordinal fashion. The focus of Ordinary Time is on developing a deeper understanding of Christian discipleship. The color for this season is Green (for growth).

A Green Team tip:

·       Understand what you truly value and need to buy and use much less.

·       Consume whole, local, organic, sustainably raised food when possible.

·       Purchase timeless, ethical, natural-fiber, slow-fashion, & much less.

·       Use safe cleaners & personal care products.