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REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES
8:00am
Contemplative Eucharist
10:00am
with Music
(Choir is on break this week)
9:45am
Sunday School
8 January - Spring @ 9:45am
Nursery
Regular Nursery Care Hours
9:30- 11:30am - Childcare
(for infants through age 3)
w/
Charlotte Hall and Asia Trono
23rd April 2017
Team 9
Mimi Sardou
Next Sunday -
30 April
Team 10
Elizabeth Mitchell
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CHILDREN & YOUTH
NEWS
St. Stephen's Church
Sunday School
9:45am
2017
Sunday School Classes
(from 9:45 to the Passing of the Peace at the 10:00 Eucharist,
or approximately 10:35am)
PreK-1st grade
2nd-3rd grade
4th - 5th grade
Phillip C. Cook Curriculum
Student Ministry
The best spiritual formation
St Stephen's can provide Middle and High School students at 10 o'clock on Sunday mornings is full engagement in the 10 o'clock Eucharist. Students will fully participate in, and may assist at leading, the most important thing Christians do: worship. During the reception which follows, students are encouraged to gather in the youth room to discuss the scriptures and the service in which they just participated. Middle and High School students at
St Stephen's are encouraged to serve the Lord as acolytes, ushers, and scripture readers at the 10 o'clock Eucharist. To volunteer yourself or your child for duties in any of these roles, please contact the church office at
office@ststephenschurch.org or
put a note in the hands of
Father Ellsworth.
Childcare
(for infants through age 3)
Asia Trono
Charlotte Hall
9:30 - 12:30pm
Sunday Youth Class
30th April
will be held at 9:45am
instead of 11:30am
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How do I become a member of St Stephen's?
Three things are required to be considered a member of the church:
1. Declaring a desire to be a member.
3. Receiving communion at least three times in a year.
If you are not a member of a church, and you have worshiped with us three times or more in the past year,
Fr Ellsworth invites you to become a member of St Stephen's. Please inform him of your desire to do so by contacting the Office Manager, Elizabeth Gravely at
elizabeth@ststephenschurch.org.
The rector will welcome new members to the parish informally, with a dinner reception at the rectory, and liturgically, during the 10 o'clock Eucharist on the 5th of March.
If you have been a member of another Episcopal Church, or a church of another denomination, and wish to have your membership transferred to St Stephen's, email Elizabeth Gravely. She will help you request a letter of transfer.
You may wish to participate in our annual service of Confirmation. This is a way to be identified with the Episcopal Church as the Bishop presides at Confirmation. Confirmation will take place at St Stephen's on the 21st of May. Please email Elizabeth to notify Fr Ellsworth of your desire to be confirmed.
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Wait List spaces only left
Location: Taos, New Mexico
Only wait list spaces remain for the Mission trip to Taos, NM.
Bring the following three completed forms and a deposit check of $400
(for airline tickets)
(payable to St. Stephen's Church with Mission Trip 2017 in the memo line)
to the church office to reserve a space. For more information, contact
If you require financial assistance, please fill out and return the three linked forms and contact David Hirsch.
Critical details:
1. The check should be made out to St. Stephen's Church with
Mission Trip 2017 in the memo line.
2. T
he youth's Middle name must be included to reserve their flight.
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THIS SUNDAY
Sunday School begins at 9:45
AM
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This Sunday
Father Schaper Celebrates
and Parish Retreat
Father Schaper will preside over the services this Sunday. The Choir will return on 30th April.
Several of St Stephen's parishioners will be at the Parish Retreat in Healdsburg.
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Special Thanks
To Janice Dalzell-Piper who did a hero's work organizing both coffee hours last Sunday, and to her crew of angels. Thanks also to the magnificent St Stephen's choir, to John Karl Hirten, to the Altar Guild, to David Hirsch and his father, to Bruce Auld, to Elizabeth Gravely and to all who helped in service and with the logistics and cleaning for Holy Week.
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Student Small Ministry Group
From now
through 18th May students in grades 6 - 12 are invited to spend Thursday evenings together. We will start with some pizza and games followed by a 30 minute discussion. This is a chance to grow together as a group and deepen our faith through food, fun study and prayer.
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Morning Prayer- 8am
Morning Prayer is said in the church at 8am on weekdays, Monday through Friday. Evening Prayer is said in the church at 5:30pm on weekdays, Monday through Friday.
All are welcome.
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Confirmation Classes continue on the 23rd of April at
Regular classes are held Sunday Evenings from 6-7:30pm in the Becker Conference room, with dinner provided, on the following evenings:
April 23rd, 30th*
*Possible Retreat date of April 28th and 29th
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Youth Class
30th April
9:45 AM instead of 11:30
On Sunday 30th April, the youth will meet in the classroom at 9:45 AM, the regular Sunday School time, instead of after church.
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Adult Bible Education
30th April
This spring, Adult Ed continues working its way through the history, legends, and significance of the twelve apostles to the early church, using Tom Bissell's book, "Apostle," as our guide (and any other resources participants want to bring to bear). April 30 will be chapters 6-8: Andrew, John and (doubting) Thomas. Come and learn their stories.
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Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast 
Mission Trip Fundraiser
14th May
9 AM to 10 AM
Beginning at 9 AM and continuing through to 10 AM, the youth will host a pancake breakfast to honor the St Stephen's mothers and raise money for the Taos Mission Trip, June 18th - 24th. This trip is wait-list only, and our lucky youth will build homes in Taos for Habitat for Humanity. Plan to treat your Mom, and invite your friends.Tickets are $10. For more information
contact Mike Peters.
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American Bach Soloists 
5th May
8 PM
The American Bach Soloists, our resident artists, perform G.F. Handel's
La Resurrezione at St Stephen's in concert on 5th May at 8 PM. Tickets at
americanbach.org
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San Francisco Renaissance Voices 
Late Renaissance music
14th May
4pm
Italian Renaissance and baroque music for women's voices. Tickets at
sfrv.org
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Sung Candlelight Compline 
for the Feast of the Ascension
25th May
9 PM
If you have not yet participated in the magic of the St Stephen's Sung Candlelight Compline, you are missing a lovely experience. Plan on attending this special Feast of the Ascension service.
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Artist-in-Residence AIR
April
Pablo has a passion for inspiring and developing others to create systemic change and transformation, in both their business and personal lives. A native of Argentina, Pablo has been working to integrate the artist and the business person he has become. Pablo holds both an MBA and a M.A. in Human Development. He works in Human Resources and finds time to paint at his home studio. To find out more and view his portfolio, go to his webpage here: pablogaitoart.com
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Addressing Marin's Housing Crisis
Congregation Kol Shofar
30th April
2:30pm
Join the Marin Organizing Committee for a workshop on realistic strategies for ordinary homeowners, renters, and landlords to work together on solutions for Marin's shelter needs. Program is from 3 - 6pm. 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon. Register at
bayareaiaf@gmail.com
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April
23, 30 Services at 8 & 10am
Morning Prayer - Daily Weekdays at 8am
Evening Prayer - Daily Weekdays at 5:30pm
Student Ministry - Thursdays in Lent - 6:15pm
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Student Ministry - Thursdays in Lent - 6:15pm
21-23 Parish Retreat
30 Adult Bible Education - Apostles
30 Youth meet at 9:45am instead of after church
May
7, 14, 21, 28 Services at 8 & 10am
Morning Prayer - Daily Weekdays at 8am
Evening Prayer - Daily Weekdays at 5:30pm
Student Ministry - Thursdays through 18th May - 6:15pm
3 Explorer's Club to Filoli Gardens - TBD
5 American Bach Soloists - 8pm -
Tickets
14 Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser - 9am-10am - $10
14 San Francisco Renaissance Voices Concert - 4pm -
Tickets
21 Eco-Confirmation at the Presidio Golden Gate Overlook at 9am
with Bishop Michael Curry
25 Sung Candlelight Compline for the Feast of the Ascension - 9pm
Ongoing:
2nd/4th Mondays: Knitting Group - 10:30am
1st Wednesday: The Outdoor Explorers Club
5thThursdays: Contemplative Prayer - 8:30am
Thursdays: 9:50am-1pm or 12:50-4pm - Volunteers at the Thrift Shop
Thursday: Choir Practice - 7:30pm
2nd Thursday of the Month: Homeward Bound Meals
4th Thursday of the Month: Westminster Hot Lunch
Saturday: Sunday School help - 9:30 - 11:30am
(not 11/26)
1st Sunday of the Month: Healing Prayers at 8am & 10am
Sundays: Children's Music with John after the 10am service
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Administrative and Communications Associate
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 3 Bay View Avenue PO Box 97 Belvedere, CA 94920 415.435.4501
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