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LIVING IN THE "IN BETWEEN TIMES"
There are a lot of people who can't live without constant activity. Then they are faced with a time of waiting--for kids to move on, a new job, etc. The disciples faced such a time when Jesus ascended to Heaven, and they awaited the coming of his Kingdom. How should we live in the times "in between?" Jesus taught his disciples about how to wait.
Read last week's sermon here
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--Father Gary+
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Sunday School and Youth Group News
The Month of MAY was very busy for Sunday School!!!
Hope everyone enjoyed a long Memorial Day Weekend!!!
The month of
JUNE is always
bittersweet. It's the end of another GREAT Sunday School year!!!
Sunday, June 4th -- 10 AM Sunday School
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon after church,
12:00, Finn MacCool's
Sunday, June 11th -- 10 AM Sunday School
Sunday, June 18th -- Happy Father's Day
The last day of
Sunday School will meet at
9:45 AM in the
Parish Hall to practice the song that we will be singing at the beginning of the service.
Also at the beginning of the service, Father Gary will be blessing the "Toiletries for the Troops" before they are sent off to Afghanistan by "Boots on the Ground."
THANKS VERY MUCH in advance for your donations!!!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS FOLLOWS AFTER THE SONG AND BLESSING
Please stay for the
Sunday School celebration during Coffee Hour.
I am very
happy and
thankful that ALL of our wonderful
Sunday
School teachers will be back to teach for this coming year 2017-18.
Sue Massingill -- Chapel
Jennifer Pines, Kim Nauer and Gareth John -- 2nd grade and up
Rhonda Fay -- Pre-K - 1st grade
Jessica Griffin -- Music for 2nd grade and up
Marcie Passley -- Music for Pre-K - 1st grade
Substitutes -- Robin Schroeder, Renee Peiser and Tori Gebbie
**** ST. STEPHEN'S IS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE ALL OF YOU!!!! ***
If you are interested in joining our teaching team, please contact Rhonda or Father Gary.
The Curriculum that will be used for the upcoming new Sunday School year will be from Spark House.
The younger grades will journey through the Bible with captivating stories from the Old and NewTestaments.
The older grades will connect Sunday School and worship with the lessons that correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary. They will dive into the same Bible story that you will hear during the church service.
This curriculum is all about Bible discovery and exploration that is integrated into every program and lesson which is appropriate for any age group.
Please visit their website:
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.
Sunday School always looks forward :):)
REGISTRATION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL 2017-18 IS OPEN.
Please buy an extra school supply or backpack this summer to donate to Long Island Cares. Donation baskets will be located at both entrances of the church.
Father Gary will be blessing the school supplies and backpacks during the "Blessing of the Backpacks" Family service Sunday September 3rd.
FAMILY RECIPES ARE NEEDED
for a Thanksgiving/Christmas Sunday School Fundraiser.
Please submit your famous, delicious, family recipes anytime this summer to Rhonda.
I'm looking forward to seeing you this
Sunday, June 4th
!!!
Rhonda Fay
Children and Youth Minister
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Consignment Shop to Close on June 24th and Reopen August 15th
Thanks to the diligent efforts of our new manager Caren Salkin and our hardy band of happy volunteers, St. Stephen's Consignment Shop has had a good year, with sales up versus last year and many new consignors.
We are closing on Saturday, June 24th for the Summer. Stay tuned for our Clearance Sale details!
This year, we are going to reopen two weeks earlier than usual on Tuesday, August 15th. The idea is to catch the fall shopping season. We will restock the shop on Monday, August 14th if you are able to lend a hand.
We will be acknowledging our volunteers on Sunday, June 11th with a luncheon at Melissa Murphy's home. It's been a fun and worthwhile year!
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Announcements
DON'T FORGET TO WEAR
RED THIS PENTECOST SUNDAY!:
Sunday is the Day of Pentecost and as is tradition, please remember to wear red, which represents the fire of the Holy Spirit.
Happy Birthday Wilda Whittemore!:
Wilda Whittemore celebrated her 100th birthday on June 1 at the Sands Point Nursing Home, where she has been a resident for the past 3 1/2 years. She has been a member of St. Stephen's Church since the early 50's. She and her husband, the sainted Richard, moved to Port Washington in l949; since that time she has been an active member of her Church and community.
St. Stephen's Capital Campaign 2017
:
We urgently need to replace our Rectory's roof! We need your help! There is a to-all communication coming your way by post and email, describing the projects and offering a session at Coffee Hour on June 4th to explain the process and our need. To avoid depleting our modest endowment, we are embarking on a Capital Campaign 2017 and we ask all of our parishioners to prayerfully consider how much they can contribute to ensure that our Church and our physical plant have a solid foundation for our next era of growth. Please consider contributing during the month of June as the work begins! We have a goal of $60,000 which will cover the cost of the Rectory roof and related repairs. If we can exceed this goal, there are many other necessary projects, so your generosity is greatly appreciated! Checks can be sent/brought to the office (memo: Capital Campaign), and if you need any help or additional information please reach out to your Stewardship team at: stewardship@ststephenspw.org. THANK YOU and BLESS YOU!!! See letter here.
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.
A Listening and Sharing Night: Opioids, Family Life & Navigating This Epidemic"
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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.
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.
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Serving this Sunday 10am:
Eucharistic Ministers:
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Lectors:
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Caroline Hayday & Larry Shields
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Acolytes:
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Colin Schroeder, Lela Pines & Lian Pines
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Altar Guild:
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Elsie Wikstrom, Christina Fink, Robin Schroeder & Susan B. Miller
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Coffee Hour:
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Liz Engelman & Melissa Murphy
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Counters Schedule:
Tish Davis & Deirdre Heapps
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Parish Calendar
Until Father's Day, June 18th:
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.
Sunday, June 4th @ Coffee Hour:
Capital Campaign 2017 Information Session.
Sunday, June 4th @ 12 Noon:
Sunday School Teachers' Appreciation Luncheon at Finn MacCool's.
Wednesday, June 7th:
Noon Healing Service.
Sunday, June 11th: 12:30 pm--Consignment Shop Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
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.
Wednesday, June 21st:
Noon Healing Service.
Saturday, June 24th: Consignment Shop closes until Tuesday, August 15th
Wednesday, June 28th:
Noon Healing Service.
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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, Nina, Shirlee, Janet & Jack, and Joy.
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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