Sunday, December 24, 2023

Christmas Tide at St. Stephen's

 Sunday, December 24 – 4 Advent

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant 

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Children’s Chapel

Coffee Hour

 

7:00 p.m. – Christmas Eve Mass

Fr. Jamie, celebrant 

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

 

Monday, December 25  Christmas

10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant 

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 27  St. Stephen (transferred)

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant 

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

Friday, December 29

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, December 31 – I Christmas

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant 

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, music

No 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:

January 7 - Epiphany observed – Proclamation of the Date of Easter / Blessing of Chalk

January 14 – Vestry meeting

January 28 – Annual meeting/Bishop Brian Thom visitation

January 29 – February 12 Fr. Jamie on vacation

 

St. Stephen's Carolers

The St. Stephen's Carolers will be meeting at the church at 5:30 on Thursday December 28 to have cider and treats and then go caroling to St. Stephen’s parishioners who are unable to make it to church.

 

Bishop election

The election for Bishop Brian Thom will be held on Sunday, January 7 at 4:00 p.m. The delegates of St. Stephen’s will have an opportunity to gather at St. Stephen’s to join the Zoom election.

 

 

Bishop Thom Visit to St. Stephen’s

Bishop Brian Thom will be making his first official visit to St. Stephen’s on January 28, which is also our Annual Meeting Sunday.

We will be also be doing Confirmations, Receptions and celebrating New Members on that Sunday. If you would like to be confirmed, received or welcomed as a new members, please contact Fr. Jamie

 

Words of Wisdom: 

“A worthy New Year’s resolution, perhaps, is to take no hatred into the New Year without requiring it to restate its purpose.” ~Robert Brault

 

From the Green Team:

Some Eco-Friendly New Year’s Resolution Ideas

Start Recycling

Plant a Garden

Purchase a Reuseable Water Bottle

Become a Better Driver

Compost Lawn Trimmings & Organic Food Waste

Use Eco-Friendly Junk Removal

Upgrade to Energy Star Appliances

Turn Off Lights

Use Rechargeable Batteries

Reduce Winter/Increase Summer Thermostat

Shop Locally

Eat Less Meat & Dairy

Upcycle More, Purchase Less

Buy a Hybrid or Electric Car

Carpool

Take Public Transportation

Upgrade to Low-Flow Toilets

Adjust Your Water Heater to 120°

Replace Old HVAC System to High-Efficiency

Eat Out at Farm-to-Table Restaurants

Order Fewer Items Online

 

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