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The Fall
The leaves are changing and falling. The plants are full of abundance. St. Stephen's program year began last month. October is our weekly adult Bible study on the Book of Revelations Sunday mornings at 9-9:45am. Fall Fair is October 21 and the next day we have a guest speaker, Mary Beth Welsh, Director of the Diocese of Long Island Episcopal Ministries at the 10 Eucharist. Where is God in all of this for our parish community? We will find our way through life one fall at a time, one stone wall at a time, one fear at a time, one misunderstanding at a time. What we will do for our lives will come about slowly and tentatively.
Do we have the potential, the passion and purpose?
The leaves fall because they have finished their
purpose and given growth to the trees/plants. I pause and ponder those who have died from our St. Stephen's extended family this year- Howard Blankman, Bob Persons, and Wilda Whittemore from the "Old School". There are less and less of them. Oh, what we have gained from our elders and the changing seasons!! Thanks be to God.
-- Fr. Gary+
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Sunday School and Youth Group News
Sunday October 1st was the "Blessing of The Animals"
All of our beloved pets behaved so nicely as Father Gary gave them special blessings.
It was such a FUN service on such a beautiful sunny morning.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
Please HELP make this fundraiser a success!!!
FAMILY RECIPES ARE NEEDED BY OCT 15th
FAMILY RECIPES ARE NEEDED
For a Sunday School Thanksgiving/Christmas Sunday School Fundraiser.
Please submit your famous, delicious, family recipes (not necessarily holiday) ASAP to
Rhonda for
St. Stephens Special Recipes.
For the month of October the Sunday School will be collecting hand- knitted or NEW blankets for the local Animal Shelter on Marino Ave. Please help to keep these special dogs nice and warm for the winter months.
Baskets are located at both entrances of the church for your cozy donations. Thanks so much in advance.
There will be a "tie a knot quilt" that needs to be tied together during coffee hour in the parish hall.
Please join us if interested in tying a knot for a great cause :):)
Calendar for October
- Sunday Oct 15th - 10 AM Sunday School
- Sunday Oct 22nd - 10 AM Sunday School
- Sunday Oct 29th - 10 AM Sunday School -During coffee hour-
- Sunday School's annual Halloween Fundraiser in the Parish Hall. The kids will be selling Hot Dogs, Hot and Cold Cider, popcorn, pumpkins and other items. All proceeds will be put towards building our ark.
The Sunday School Halloween
Costume Swap
will start during coffee hour this Sunday. Please bring any costumes that you would like to swap or donate. There will be a table set up every Sunday in the parish hall until Oct 29th.
HAVE FUN AT THE FALL FAIR!!!!!
Rhonda Fay
Children and Youth Minister
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The Fall Fair Needs YOU!
Do you remember what fun you had last year??? Well this year is going to be even better--with your help. The Fair is by far the biggest fundraiser and community "friendraiser" of the year, and it needs our support to succeed.
FIRST: THE DATE HAS MOVED EARLIER TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Here's your "to-do" list:
- Make those delicious candy and baked good treats now! f
- Finish your jams!
- Bring your donations to the stage for Trash & Treasure and Boutique booths. A good rule of thumb: don't bring anything that you wouldn't buy. If it should be thrown out, do it for us, please!
- Raise your hand to volunteer at the Carnival or any other booth. It's not too late!! Email Matt Bendix NOW! Email Matt Bendix Fall Fair Chair
- Send a donation to help sponsor the hot lunch or petting zoo, the two major costs and cash outlays for our Fair.
THANK YOU!!
Here are a few pix from last year to remind you what a great time the Fair is!
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Announcements
ST. STEPHEN'S "BABY SUPPLY EXCHANGE" COORDINATOR NEEDED:
The Baby Supply Exchange is a free service open to all, providing baby and pre-school items, equipment, clothing and more for those in need in the community. It gladly takes in donations of clean and serviceable items and distributes them to those in local need. The items can then be returned after use to so that they may benefit others.
After many years, Leslie Bradshaw is stepping down from heading the Baby Supply Exchange.
If you are interested in volunteering for this position, please contact the church office at office@ststephenspw.org or (516) 767-0363
. We would like to express our gratitude to Leslie for her many years of service.
ST. STEPHEN'S "BABY SUPPLY EXCHANGE" DONATIONS
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The Exchange is accepting donations of
strollers (especially needed), winter clothes (up to size 5), and infant bouncer seats
. If you have these items to donate,
please contact Leslie Bradshaw at (516) 883-3003 or (516) 728-6600
FALL FAIR
∙ The Fair takes place on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st.
∙ Fall Fair Prep Week starts SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th! Please help out -
many hands make light work!
∙ Bring your donations to the Parish Hall stage for Trash & Treasure and Boutique booths.
Drop off times
: Mondays to Fridays - 4pm-6pm, Saturdays - 8am-4pm, and Sundays - 8am-2pm.
SPECIAL VISITOR COMING TO ST. STEPHEN'S - Sunday October 22nd:
Mary Beth Welsh, Executive Director of Episcopal Ministries will be coming to St. Stephen's to speak to the parish during the 10am service and at Coffee Hour on Sunday, October 22nd.
ACOLYTE TRAINING - Saturday, October 28th, 9:30am: Alan Dinn will conduct a class for prospective Acolytes in the church. The class is open to young people in Grades 5 and above who are regular in attendance at church or Sunday School. Please enter by the door outside the office. Contact Mr. Dinn at 603-5424 or clerk@ststephenspw.org for questions and to confirm attendance.
Port Washington Fire Department's Hurricane Maria Relief Effort:
Oktoberfest:
Save the Date - Praise and Worship Night, Saturday, November 4, 2017:
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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Read Sunday, October 15th, readings here.
Serving September 17th at 10 am:
Eucharistic Minister:
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Donna Blankman & Ellen Shields
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| Lectors: |
Catherine Fish & Cathy Adelhardt
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| Acolytes: |
Lela Pines & Lian Pines
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| Altar Guild: |
Lori Murphy, Elsie Wikstrom & Susan B. Miller
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| Coffee Hour: |
Cathy & Andrew Adelhardt |
| Counters Schedule: |
Maria Whisenand & Sue Mittelstaedt |
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Parish Calendar
NOW until October 20th: Parish Hall open to accept Fall Fair donations. See "Announcements" for drop off times & location.
Throughout October:
The Sunday School will be collecting knitted or new blankets to donate to the local Animal Shelter.
Sunday, October 15th, 9am-9:45am:
Adult Bible Study in Fr. Gary's office.
Sunday, October 15th at Coffee Hour:
Sunday School Halloween Costume Swap.
Sunday, October 15th: Last day
to submit Thanksgiving/Christmas family recipes
for the Sunday School fundraiser cookbook. Please email them to Rhonda Fay at
rhonda@ststephenspw.org
STARTING Sunday, October 15th, until Friday, October 20th: Fall Fair Prep Week!
Tuesday, October 17th, 8pm:
Vestry Meeting in St. Cecilia Room.
Wednesday, October 18th:
Noon Healing Service.
Saturday, October 21st, 10am-4pm:
St. Stephen's Annual Fall Fair
Sunday, October 22nd, 9am-9:45am:
Adult Bible Study in Fr. Gary's office.
Sunday, October 22nd, 10am Service/Coffee Hour:
Visit by Mary Beth Welsh,
Executive Director of Episcopal Ministries.
Sunday, October 22nd at Coffee Hour:
Sunday School Halloween Costume Swap.
Wednesday, October 25th:
NO Noon Healing Service.
Saturday, October 28th, 9:30am:
Acolyte Training with Alan Dinn, in the Church.
Sunday, October 29th, 9am-9:45am:
Adult Bible Study in Fr. Gary's office.
Sunday, October 29th at Coffee Hour:
Sunday School Halloween Fundraiser. Also, LAST DAY for Halloween Costume Swap.
Throughout November and December:
Sunday School will be collecting food for Our Lady of Fatima's Thanksgiving Food Drive, as well as adopting two families with a Christmas Giving Tree.
Wednesday, November 1st:
Noon Healing Service.
Saturday, November 4th, 3pm:
Erin Murphy & Eric Janssen Wedding.
Sunday, November 5th, 9am-9:45am:
Adult Bible Study in Fr. Gary's office.
Sunday, November 5th, 10am Eucharist:
All Saints' Sunday Family 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: Virginia, Hank, Peter, Bob, Carol, Jo, Tom, Gerry, Nancy, Sue, Nina, Shirlee, Sister Mary Angela, Ann, Linda M., Sue, Joanne, Steve & Debbie, Charlie, Elizabeth, Patti & Tyler, our Sisters & Brothers throughout storm-ridden lands, and the families and victims of the California wildfires.
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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| Warden |
John Longmire |
516-695-3520 |
Wardens@ststephenspw.org |
| Warden |
Roopali Gupta |
917-969-7962 |
Wardens@ststephenspw.org
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| Music Director |
Mark van Schenkhof |
516-353-0738 |
mvansche@optonline.net |
| Youth & Children |
Rhonda Fay |
516-944-5635 |
rhonda@ststephenspw.org |
Consignment
Shop Supervisor |
Caren Salkin |
516-944-8829 |
shop@ststephenspw.org |
Parish Administrator
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Bernadette Reyes |
516-767-0363 |
office@ststephenspw.org |
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