Sunday, April 27, 2025

The week of April 28 at St. Stephen's

 Monday, April 28

Ambassador deadline

 

Wednesday, April 30

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at the Eucharist

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, May 2

6:00 p.m. – Vigil Service for Steve Dargen at St. Stephen’s

Fr. Jamie, officiating

Deacon John, assisting

Michelle Gelinske Patnode and the Andersons, special music

 

Saturday, May 3

11:00 a.m. – Requiem Eucharist for Steve Dargen (+4/24/25) at St, Stephen’s

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Deacon John, preacher

James Mackay, organist

Michelle Gelinske Patnode, cantor

Incense will be offered at this mass

Committal of ashes following in the memorial garden

 

1:00 p.m. – World Labyrinth Day

 

Sunday, May 43 Easter

11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

James Mackay, organist

Endowment Kick-Off*/Coffee Hour following the Eucharist

 

*More information coming later this week.

 

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

 

Walk As One For Peace  

Join with others from around the world to “Walk as One at 1:00 for Peace” on our outdoor labyrinth. Our labyrinth is always open for prayer and meditation. On May 3, someone will be present from 12.30 to 3.30. For more information, ask Steve Bolduc (srbolduc@gmail.com). Read about World Labyrinth Day, at worldlabyrinthday.org.

 

Fr Jamie out of town

Fr Jamie will be in Florida May 6-13 While he is gone, Deacon John will be available for any pastoral emergencies.

 

Upcoming Events:

May 25th Rogation Sunday

 

Words of Wisdom:

If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having. ~Henry Miller

 

From the Green Team:

Creating planet and wildlife friendly environments can start right in your own backyard and in your community. Plant native species of trees, bushes, and plants, especially those that flower and provide food sources for wild animals.

 

Monday, April 21, 2025

The week of April 21

 Wednesday, April 23

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, April 25

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, April 27 – 2 Easter

11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Green Team, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

 

Altar Guild training (after church)

 

Coffee Hour 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:

May 25th Rogation Sunday

 

EARTH DAY is Tuesday, April 22nd

Earth Day is a global event that raises awareness about environmental issues and encourages action to protect our planet, with the goal of inspiring people to take care of the Earth and its natural resources. 

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is "Our Power, Our Planet," focusing on renewable energy and urging a global shift towards clean energy sources

 

ALTAR GUILD TRAINING/REFRESHER

We will be offering Altar Guild training and a refresher this Sunday after Mass. Please plan to attend if you would like to be on altar guild or if you are already on Altar Guild to be updated on changes to our liturgy and set-up.

 

Words of Wisdom:

Goodness is not tied to greatness, but greatness to goodness. ~Greek proverb

 

From the Green Team:

Glass bottles and jars can be used again and again without losing quality, making it a highly sustainable material.

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

St Stephen's on Rahcel Maddow's MSNBC show

 Did you watch Rachel Maddow tonight? Look who was one of the churches featured on MSNBC for ringing our bell for the Let Freedom Ring event today.




Good Friday


 

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

+++HOLY WEEK+++

 

HOLY WEEK 2025

 

Thursday,  April 17 Maundy Thursday

7:00 pm Holy Eucharist + Foot washing + Stripping of Altar

Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Deacon John, preacher

James Mackay, music

 

Friday April 18 Good Friday   

12:00 pm – Good Friday service + Solemn Collects +

+ Veneration of the Cross + Eucharist of the Pre-sanctified

Fr. Jamie, officiating

 James Mackay, music

 

3:00 pm – Stations of the Cross

Fr. Jamie, officiating

 James Mackay, music

 

Saturday, April 19 Holy Saturday

10:00 am – Holy Saturday service

 Fr. Jamie, celebrant

Deacon John, preacher

James Mackay, music

 

Sunday April 20 Easter

11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

Baptism of Violet Reinhart

 Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John and Deacon Suzanne, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

Livestreaming

We are continuing to have technical issues regarding Livestreaming. Please be patient as we try to correct the issues.

 

Upcoming Events:

May 25th Rogation Sunday

 

Words of Wisdom:

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. ~Mother Teresa

 

From the Green Team:

Create your personalized natural room fresheners by filling glass containers or bottles with dried herbs, spices, and citrus peels. Place them in sunny spots to release delightful scents throughout your home, replacing synthetic air fresheners with eco-friendly alternatives.

 

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025

Sunday, April 6, 2025

The week of April 7

 Monday, April 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.

 

 

Wednesday, April 9

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant /

Steve Bolduc, preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, April 11

6:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross

 

HOLY WEEK 2025

 

Sunday April 13 Palm Sunday

11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

Blessing/Procession of Palms + Reading of the Passion Gospel

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

Vestry

 

Thursday,  April 17 Maundy Thursday

7:00 pm Holy Eucharist + Foot washing + Stripping of Altar

 

Friday April 18 Good Friday   

12:00 pm – Good Friday service + Solemn Collects +

+ Veneration of the Cross + Eucharist of the Pre-sanctified

 

3:00 pm – Stations of the Cross

 

Saturday, April 19 Holy Saturday

10:00 am – Holy Saturday service

 

Sunday April 20 Easter

11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

Baptism of Violet Reinhart

 

 

 

Words of Wisdom:

The most important work you and I will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes. ~Harold B. Lee

 

From the Green Team:

Bringing your own take home container to a restaurant is a simple yet impactful way to reduce waste. By opting for this eco-friendly practice, you not only minimize single-use packaging, but you can also reduce food waste.