The week of June 24

 Monday, June 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.

 

Wednesday, June 26

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 Friday, June 28 - 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, June 30 – 6 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist – Baptism of James William Stalboerger

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour/Ice Cream Social

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:

August 10 - Pride in the Park

September 8 – Dedication Sunday

 

Words of Wisdom:

Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens. ~Louise L. Hay

From the Green Team:

Lavender has been known for centuries to add a sweet, soothing aroma to homes and clothes. It’s also excellent for pest control since it helps repel fleas, moths, mosquitoes, flies, and even scorpions. The lavender plant is easy to maintain since it is known to be able to survive all weather conditions, though it particularly thrives in the sunny areas of your garden and near entrances to your home. (Source: maggiesfarmproducts.com)

 

The week of June 17

 Monday, June 17 - 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.

 

 

Wednesday, June 19

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, June 21 - 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, June 23 – 5 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour

 

12:45 – Vestry

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:

June 30 - James Stalboerger’s baptism

August 10 - Pride in the Park

 

Words of Wisdom:

Sometimes I want to ask God why He allows poverty, famine and injustice in the world when He could do something about it, but I am afraid He might just ask me the same question. ~Author unknown

 

From the Green Team:

Marigolds work for a variety of pests and critters that might bother your vegetable garden. Rabbits won’t cross lines of marigolds, so plant them around and amongst your vegetables.

They also repel other pests, such as:

·         Squash Bugs

·         Thrips

·         Tomato Hornworms

·         flies

·         Root Nematodes

·         Mexican Bean Beetles

(Source: homesteadwhereyouare.com)

 

The week of June 10

 

Monday, June 10

Fr. Jamie out of town

 

Wednesday, June 12

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Thursday, June 13

Committal of the ashes of Lois Mackay (+11/28/2023) at Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND

 

Friday, June 14 - 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, June 16 – 4 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour

 

2:00 p.m. – Memorial Service/Committal of ashes of Karl Keene (+1/14/2024)

 

 

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:

June 16 - Memorial service for Karl Keene, 2 p.m.

June 30 - James Stalboerger’s baptism

August 10 - Pride in the Park

 

 

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came to my 20^th Ordination anniversary on Sunday. It was ana amazing day! Thank you for all the kind words, cards and gifts, but most of all thank you for all the support.  It was a beautiful day!

Fr. Jamie

 

 

Good to know:

Why do Episcopalians have red doors?

Some call it tradition; others think it's just a snappy-looking color. But the deeper reason is the firm belief that our churches are places of refuge. As is the case with many churches, Episcopal parishes use red to let the world know what we're about. Red is the color of Christ's blood.

From the Green Team:

Ladybugs are the best general soldiers in any organic garden, greenhouse, grow room, patio, rooftop garden, interior scape, or anywhere pests exist.

·         Ladybugs do the work for you. Introduce them into the desired area and watch them defeat bad bugs that damage your plants.

·         Support your backyard ecosystem! See improvements in the health of your plants without introducing harmful chemical pesticides.

·         Maximize your harvest - healthy plants produce more.

·         Natural, sustainable, and people/pet friendly.

(Source: Naturesgoodguys.com)

 

The week of June 3

 

Monday, June 3 - 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.

 

Wednesday, June 5

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Thursday, June 6

Wedding (off site)

 

 

Friday, June 7 - 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.

 

 

Saturday, June 8

Wedding (off site)

 

 

Sunday, June 9 – 3 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Renewal of Baptismal/Ordination Vows

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

12:00-2:00 – Open House for Fr. Jamie’s 20^th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood open house following Mass.

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:

June 16 - Memorial service for Karl Keene, 2 p.m.

June 30 - James Stalboerger’s baptism

August 10 - Pride in the Park

Words of Wisdom:

When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other. ~Margaret Wheatley

From the Green Team:

Installing a rainwater harvesting system on your property will provide you a source of free water for your plants and flowers. A system such as a rain barrel is a great, green choice that is easy to install and easy to use.

They are fairly inexpensive and easy to install. Your rain gutters can drain into the barrels, and you can have a faucet and hose attached to the barrel. Make your own or buy them at your local home improvement store.