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Jesus assures his disciples on the night of his betrayal that they will see
him again -that because he lives and will continue to live so will they -
and that they will know that he is in the Father and that they are in him
and he is in them.
Then he goes on to remind them of what he had said before
"They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love
me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will
love them and reveal myself to them."
A promise
and a reminder.
The promise of his eternal and holy presence urging and supporting and
comforting us no matter what.
And the reminder that we will see and feel the full glory of that gift when
we are in the right space - that space which is the righteous space, the
loving space, God calls us to.
Jesus gives us the gift of his eternal love and reminds us of how love
works: of how while there is unconditional affection and care there is
as well the hope that the love will be returned - so that we will know
the fullness of the love we are receiving.
Jesus reminds us that love needs to be returned - not just directly, in
expressions of devotedness, but also indirectly, in actions whereby we
pass on the love to others.
Jesus makes us promises and he gives to us reminders,
reminders that there are consequences to what we do;
wonderful consequences,
and sometimes not so wonderful consequences.
Continue reading the May 21st Sermon here
--Father Gary+
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Sunday School and Youth Group News
Last Friday night, May 20th, St Stephen's
Sunday
School hosted "Who's Got Talent" Pasta Night.
It was sooo much FUN!!!
56 parishioners, family and friends got together to watch and listen to some
wonderful
talent and eat
delicious
food.
SPECIAL THANKS to Rachel Golder for organizing the Talent Show, to Executive Chef Matt Blass for doing all the cooking and to Erika for all of the much needed help :)
We will definitely do this again next year.
WHAT A GREAT CROWD!!!!
More pictures on Facebook
There is NO Sunday School this Sunday May 28th - Happy Memorial Day!
Please come to the church BBQ in the courtyard after the parade
Monday starting at
12 Noon.
There will be children's games and the bouncy castle.
We are still collecting "Toiletries for the Troops" until June 18th.
Please consider buying an item from the attached list next time you are at the store.
Let's help keep our troops clean and healthy.
See
here for a list of items.
PLEASE NOTE: NO HOTEL SAMPLES!
(Some troops have allergies and need brand name toiletries which list all ingredients.) The military issues toiletries to our troops, however troops often miss their favorite brand of shampoo or soap. Our goal is to send troops reminders of home and items they miss ... not free samples. Thank you so much in advance for your support.
Baskets are located at both entrances of the church for your donation.
Here is what's happening the first Sunday in June
June 4th, Sunday School 10AM: Father Gary is hosting the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at Finn McCools. Please RSVP if you haven't already done so.
If you are interested in joining our team of teachers please see
Rhonda
or Father Gary, we would LOVE to have you.
Have a wonderful long weekend.
Rhonda Fay
Children and Youth Minister
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Announcements
Memorial Day Picnic: Our annual
Memorial Day Picnic is coming up on Monday May 29th, 10am. Please come early to watch the parade pass by and then the picnic starts. Click on the flyer for more details. Please let Art Mittelstaedt (516-883-6399) and Bob O'Brien (516-647-9517) how you would like to volunteer for the picnic. We are looking forward to sharing the day with us all (including visitors).
Camp DeWolfe 70th Anniversary Celebration Service - Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 at 10am, Cathedral of the Incarnation (36 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City): Join Bishop Provenzano at this special service to commemorate the storied past, active present and hopeful future of Camp DeWolfe. The service will start at 10:00 AM and a free BBQ lunch to follow at 12 noon. The organizers are also looking for any young people interested participating in the service; a pre-service rehearsal for participants is scheduled for 8 AM. Opportunities include acolyte, usher, choir, liturgical dance, scripture reading, instrumental greeter and volunteer. Those interested in attending the service and BBQ reception and/or volunteering, please RSVP through this link or by calling 631-929-4325.
Bible Study at St. Stephen's?:
Would you like St. Stephen's to offer weekly Bible study sessions over two/three week periods throughout the year? If so,
please contact Father Gary by June 11th.
Please let him know the topic or book of the Bible you would like to see covered.
SAVE THE DATE! - Saturday, OCTOBER 21, 2017 for Saint Stephen's Fall Fair: Due to conflicts of events, the Annual Fall Fair date had to be moved. After much deliberation
the new date for this year's Fall Fair is Saturday October 21st, as elected by the Fair Committee under Fr. Gary's guidance. Please make a note of the new date.
The Parish Hall will be open to accept donations
starting on Tuesday, August 1st.
Please
do not drop off your donations prior to August 1st.
Thank you!
Medical Equipment Lending Closet:
The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Rd in Port Washington, has a lending closet with medical equipment, free to members of the community. You do not need to be a member of the synagogue. If you have wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. that you no longer need but that others could use, or are in need of yourself, please call Annette Rosalia, the synagogue's office manager, at (516) 883-3144.
What's New this Spring/Summer at Sands Point Preserve?:
Hospice Volunteers Needed!
: Parker Jewish Institute's Comprehensive Community Hospice has been providing highly specialized care to terminally ill patients since 1997 that welcomes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. To be a volunteer, there is no special requirement other than a sincere desire to help people and the ability to listen. Hospice volunteers can commit to as little or as much time as they wish. All hospice volunteers receive extensive training. Depending the type of volunteering, training is can range from 8-18 hours. All volunteers must complete our new volunteer orientation. Those volunteers who choose to work directly with hospice patients or their loved ones must complete additional hospice specialized training.
Volunteer Opportunities include: Hospice Doulas; Bereavement/Grief; Patient Friendly Visits; Legacy Projects; Administrative Support; Community Education; and Help Recruiting Other Volunteers. For more information, contact Jill Klein, Volunteer Coordinator at (718) 289-2100 ext 4549 or jklein@parkerinstitute.org. Visit: www.parkerinstitute.org.
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Serving this Sunday 10am:
Eucharistic Ministers:
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Matthew Bendix & Donna Blankman
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Lectors:
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Dolores Kazanjian O'Brien & Bob O'Brien
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Acolytes:
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Caroline Peiser, Jordan Peiser & Jack Golder
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Altar Guild:
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Elsie Wikstrom, Laura Richards, Maureen Benfield & Carol Wright |
Coffee Hour:
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Rosetta & Bob Chao |
Counters Schedule:
May 28th: Maria Whisenand & Sue Mittelstaedt |
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Parish Calendar
Throughout May:
The Sunday School/Youth Group will be collecting toiletries for the Troops. Please leave donations of these items in the baskets at both church entrances.
See list here
.
Sunday, May 28th:
No Sunday School due to Memorial Day Weekend.
Monday, May 29th:
Memorial Day - Parish Office Closed -
St. Stephen's Annual Memorial Day Picnic on the Rectory
lawn & in the courtyard starting at 10am.
Wednesday, May 31st:
Noon Healing Service.
Sunday, June 4th, 12 Noon:
Sunday School Teachers' Appreciation Luncheon at Finn MacCools.
Wednesday, June 7th:
Noon Healing Service.
Tuesday, June 13th:
Wardens' Meeting in the Parish Office.
Wednesday, June 14th:
Noon Healing Service.
Sunday, June 18th:
Happy Father's Day! - Last Day of Sunday School.
Sunday, June 18th at Coffee Hour:
Sunday School Celebration.
Monday, June 19th, 8pm:
Vestry Meeting in St. Cecilia Room.
Tuesday, June 20th, 7pm-9pm:
Altar Guild Annual Meeting in St. Cecilia Room.
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Ministry Schedule
Find out if you're on the schedule
here.
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Coffee Hour
Thanks to our Coffee Hour volunteers!
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For Our Prayers
For the sick:
Dick & Jean, Virginia, Peter, Bob, Carol, Jo, Tom, Gerry, Nancy, Sue, Hank, William, Jamie & Jennifer, Bob, Olivia, Stella & Kevin, Sister Mary Angela, Anna & Elizabeth, Nina, Shirlee, Janet & Jack, Joy and Ann.
T
o 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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