The weeks of December 9 and 16

 Wednesday, December 11

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

 Fr. Jamie, celebrant 

Deacon John, assisting

Annette Morrow, preacher

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, December 13 – 19 Fr. Jamie vacation

Fr Jamie will not be checking email, text messages or Facebook messages while on vacation. If there are any pastoral emergencies or concerns, please contact Deacon John or leave a message at the church (messages will be checked regularly while Fr. Jamie is gone)

 

 

Sunday, December 15 – 3 Advent/Gaudete

11:00 a.m. –Morning Prayer/Holy Eucharist from the Reserved Sacrament

 Deacon John, officiant/preacher

James Mackay, organist

1:00 PM Greening of the Church

 

Wednesday, December 18

6:00 p.m. – Evensong

Deacon John, officiant

Amy Phillips, preacher

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Sunday, December 22 – 4 Advent

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist 

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

 

 

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:

December 24 – Christmas Eve - Mass 7:00 p.m.

Celebration of James Stalboerger’s 1^st birthday will follow

December 25 – Nativity of Our Lord – Mass 10:00 a.m.

December 26 – The Feast of St. Stephen – Mass 6:00 p.m.

 

 

Fr. Jamie mini-vacation

Fr. Jamie will be going on a much-needed mini-vacation from Friday, December 13 through Friday, December 19. If any pastoral emergencies come up, please either contact Deacon John or simply call the church and leave a message on the machine

 

 

 

Greening of the Church

Greening of the church – 1:00 p.m. Sunday December 15 - volunteers needed. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in this fun gathering that helps to decorate the church for Advent and Christmas.

 

 

Words of Wisdom:

Kindness is like snow - it beautifies everything it covers. ~Kalil Gibran

From the Green Team:

In the winter, experts recommend that you set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you're home, and 60 to 65 degrees when you're asleep or away. You can set it higher, but that will reduce efficiency and lead to higher energy bills.