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St. Stephen's Church ~Annual Meeting
January 22, 2017
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Did you miss our Annual Parish Meeting? We've got you covered.
Here's a copy of the report which contains everything you need to know. Click on the picture.
We ended our meeting with an election of the new vestry members, and a thank you to those whose terms were ending.
New Members:
Catherine Fish
Rachel Golder
Stephen Silvester
Warden:
Roopali Gupta
Retiring:
Abby Chromy
Melissa Murphy
Einar Haukeland- Warden
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Preparing for Sunday
Serving this Sunday:
Eucharistic Ministers: Alan Dinn and Melissa Murphy
Lectors: Richard & Carolyn Predmore
Acolytes: William Longmire, Thomas Day & Lian Pines
Altar Guild:
Maureen Benfield, Gail Grossman, Robin Schroeder & Karen Lee
Coffee Hour: Mary & Barry Meade
Counters: Gail Grossman & Christina Fink
Ushers: We need the schedule to include our ushers!
[Here's an excerpt from Father Gary's Annual Report to the Parish.
Click the title above to read the entire report.]
The wardens, vestry and I have agreed we need to improve our communications among ourselves and out into the community. Also, there needs to be recruitment of leaders for co-chairing events, committee members and special projects. We are participating in Congregational Development Institute for 2 years to fill our toolbox with skills and knowledge in these areas. I was scheduled to be with you until January 2018. The vestry and I have extended my stay to January 2019.
The prayer after communion in our Sunday service was changed in mid-2016 to reflect how we have changed since 2014/15. We pray together where we are and our continued journey for the years to come.
Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ's Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people forgiven, healed and renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ, our Savior.
Amen
Father Gary+
Priest-In-Charge
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Youth Group News
This Weekend is so BUSY for St. Stephen's Youth!
On
Saturday Jan. 28th
, grades 4th and up, will be serving lunch to the 25-30 volunteer workers that work for Habitat for Humanity.
Last year when the youth went, we reported to a warehouse, this year we are going to an actual site.
We will meet in the church parking lot at 10:30AM and will return around 2PM. The site we will be going to is located at 111 Woods Ave in Roosevelt. Transportation is provided.
Important schedule Change for Sunday School:
On
Sunday Jan 29th, The
Sunday School kids will start in church with their parents so they can see the baptism of Everly Keller, the baby sister of Lyla and Maddie.
CONGRATULATIONS KELLER FAMILY!!!!
WE WELCOME EVERLY WITH OPEN ARMS
The kids will leave after the baptism for
Sunday School.
CALLING ALL KNITTERS
Th Cohen's Children Hospital is in need of knit caps for kids ages 2-17.
If you like to knit would you please consider making a hat for a child in need.
Please see Rhonda if any questions.
Thanks
Looking forward to a wonderful weekend
Rhonda Fay
Children and Youth Minister
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Safe Church Training
Saturday, February 11th
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
St. Stephen's Parish Hall
St. Stephen's is hosting a Safe Church session, run by Rev. Christina van Liew. This training is designed to increase awareness of the potential for abuse, sexual exploitation and harassment in our church community, and to help us learn how to prevent it.
Church leaders, decision makers, and volunteers who have not completed training in the past five years are encouraged to attend. Please rsvp to jessicadaygriffin@gmail.com. Thank you!
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Consignment Shop News
The Consignment Shop needs YOU! Looking for a few good volunteers who want to be part of our mission to offer "good deals...good works" to our community.
We are a significant part of the Church's mission in Port Washington. Come join us T/TH/Sat 10 to 4.
Thank you for all your donations and consignments...keep 'em coming!
Caren Salkin
Shop Supervisor
Come shop our Valentine's Day Specials!
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Announcements
Kick Off Night for 16th Annual Port Washington Relay for Life - Wednesday, February 1st
Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Port Washington's event is the largest in Nassau County, raising over $111,000 in 2016! Come learn more about Port's June 2017 Relay for Life event on Wednesday, February 1st, 7 pm at Schreiber High School Cafeteria. For more info, contact Megan Stewart at (631) 300-3150 or megan.stewart@cancer.org. To sign up, visit: www.RelayForLife.org/PortWashingtonNY
"Everything Belongs" discussion continuing Sunday,
Feb 5, 11:30 am, Parish Hall, Room 104
All are welcome to attend the continuing discussion of what that means at St Stephen's as we examine the oneness of all creation. Bob O'Brien and Dolores Kazanjian-O'Brien will lead the conversation, based on a conference they attended at Fr Richard Rohr's Center for Action and Contemplation on that topic. The session on February 5 will focus on the work of one of the presenters, Christena Cleveland, who discussed findings from social psychology research, as well as experiences as a black, female professional. This group discussion is in accordance with Bishop Provenzano's recent mandate to "set in motion the essential work of Racial Justice and Reconciliation in your parish church, your home and your neighborhood."
Counters needed to help record the donations to the church. Usually this takes place on Sunday after the
10am service. If you can spare an hour or so, once or twice a month PLEASE contact Gail Grossman
gaildg1@verizon.net or Maria Whisenand
lmwhisenand@optonline.net
Guaranteed Cure for the Winter Blahs! Lend a hand in the office for an hour or two, and we guarantee you'll have fun and go home feeling good! Contact Bernadette at
office@ststephenspw.org today.
2017 Offering Envelopes:
If you haven't done so already, please pick up your offering envelopes located on tables at the church entrances (alphabetical order by last name).
Forward Day- by- Day for Feb/Mar/April 2017:
The most recent edition of Forward Day by Day has arrived. Copies are available at both church entrances - please take one home.
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Trinity Episcopal Church Childcare Center is Open
Come visit TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH ROSLYN CHILDCARE CENTER, a brand new Childcare Center with 4 sunny classrooms & outdoor playground. Now accepting children from 6 wks - 5 yrs with flexible scheduling, f/t and p/t, 7:30 am-6 pm. We are NY State registered and licensed with qualified, experienced & caring teachers. Open during February & Spring school breaks, with a full program available in Summer as well. We are located at 1579 Northern Blvd., Roslyn; 516-626-0293
Learn more at
trinitychild.org.
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Calendar
Saturday, January 28th, 11am-1pm:
Habitat for Humanity, Sunday School/Youth Group.
Sunday, January 29th, during 10am service:
Baptism--Everly Keller
Girl Scout Cookie Sale at Coffee Hour!
Sunday, January 29th, 6:30pm-8pm:
Youth Formation Meeting with meal in the Rectory.
February/March:
The Youth will be collecting items these months to send to the troops.
Wednesday, February 1st:
Noon Healing Service.
Sunday, February 5th at Coffee Hour:
Sunday School/Youth Annual Super Bowl Chili/Hot Dog Fundraiser.
Sunday, February 5th, 11:30 am:
"Everything Belongs" - the continuing discussion in Room 104 (see Announcements for details).
Sunday, February 5th, 6:30pm-8pm:
Youth Formation Meeting with meal in the Rectory.
February/March:
The Youth will be collecting items to send to the troops. Details to follow.
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For Our Prayers
For the sick:
Dick & Jean, Virginia, Peter, Bob, Ann, Gerry, Carol, Jo, Tom, Gerry, Darlene, Jeanne, Steve & Debbie, Valerie, Nancy, Frank, Sue, Nina, Karen, Ian, Richard, Donna V., Lisa F., Kitty, Justin, Tony, Mary M., Ross, Sue, Hank, Gladys Van Colten, Howard, Libby, Charles, June, William, Carolyn, Elizabeth, Erica, Ann Alletta, and Don.
To have someone entered onto our Prayer List please send an e-mail with the person's name & the requester's name to: office@ststephenspw.org. Your prayer request will be included for 4 weeks - please submit another request if you wish to have prayers continue after this time.
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Coffee Hour Schedule
Please see the latest coffee hour schedule
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Ministry Schedule
Please see the latest schedule from Alan Dinn
here.
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