The week of November 19

 Wednesday, November 22

7:00 p.m. – Thanksgiving Eve Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Deacon John, assisting/preaching

 

Thursday, November 23

Office closed

 

Friday, November 24

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, November 26

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Children’s Chapel

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:

Pledge Ingathering, December 10

Fr. Jamie mini-vacation, December 11-15

Gaudete Sunday, December 17

 

Questions about Pledging

What if I’m financially unable to support St. Stephen’s with a pledge?
As Christians we are called to be good stewards using our time, talents and treasure. If you can only give of your time and talents this year instead of a financial pledge, that is your personal situation and we respect you for that. We encourage everyone to enter into the life of our parish as much as possible through the sharing of their time and talents. If you are looking for ideas on how to get more involved, please reach out to the clergy.

Am I expected to give a portion of my pledge every week?
Some give a portion every week, while others give monthly, quarterly or even annually. The preference is to evenly distribute your giving throughout the year as much as possible to mirror how we pay our expenses.

How much should I give?
Giving is a spiritual practice that should be prayerfully considered. Scripture encourages proportionate giving (giving a percentage of one’s income as an act of worship). Many of our pledges start their pledge journey by committing to a percentage level that seems doable, and then gradually moving up. There is a Biblical tithe – ten percent of what you make. If you can’t give ten percent and still meet your basic needs, give what you can. But do think about giving in proportion to your income as an offering in thanksgiving for how you have been blessed. Start with one or two percent if that is what you can do, and let it grow year by year

Words of Wisdom: 

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” – Mother Teresa

 

From the Green Team:

For the kids

·         Try out DIY projects out of things you have at home.

·         Cut phantom energy from your home. Have the kids help shut off lights and unplug electronics that could be taking energy when not in use.

·         Get your family outside to learn about their local Nature Hood.

·         Build a backyard habitat for local animals, like bird houses.

·         Create cloth bees wax paper to use in lunches.

·         Use old crayon’s wax in crafts such as making candles.