St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
FRIDAY JOURNAL April 28th, 2019
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We the people of Saint Stephen's in-the Field
Seek to know Christ, to share Christ, and to serve Christ,
recognizing his presence in all people, and reaching out in love
to each other and to the world around us.
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Sunday Services: April 28th, Easter Season
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10 am Holy Eucharist
Sunday School
Nursery Care
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Editor's Note: For further instructions, see
"What's Happening At St. Stephen's" below.
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Reflections from Susan Zaballos
I love to garden. I love planting seeds and tending them, seeing the first signs of life poking up through the dirt - little sprouts of green feeding on the sun, water and soil. Because it doesn't rain here in the summer, I have to be mindful to water my garden, keeping it alive, giving it the help it needs. So too, God tends us all. He gives us what we need to thrive because we can't do it on our own. Sometimes we need extra help, and he is there for us, helping us through our struggles and rejoicing with us in our victories. In this Easter season of rebirth, let us all be thankful for God's tender nurturing, helping us to grow in love and compassion.
Peace,
Susan
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Harp Concert this Saturday - note time change!
Harpist Ruthanne Martinez will be at St. Stephen's tomorrow at
3:00pm to perform and inform. This concert is appropriate for all ages!
Please bring cookies to share.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. STEPHEN'S
Website update
If you need to find the St. Stephen's calendar to find out when you are scheduled to assist in the service, it is no longer on the home page. You need to click on the blue ribbon at the top of the page under "MEMBERS". Enjoy the new look. More improvements to come.
Maria and Evan working on Website Improvements
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Food for thought. . .
April is Military Child Appreciation Month and
Autism Awareness Month. Stay tuned for more thoughtful voices!
Food for thought. . . an interview with Joseph and Kaylyn
Since this is the last Friday Journal in April, and it is the Month of the Military Child, I interviewed our delightful Eswine siblings - Joseph and Kaylyn. It's pretty clear that they enjoy being military kids, and for good reason! Here are some of the thoughts they happily shared:
What's it like being a military child?
Joseph: "Good but loud. My dad has a loud voice because he's used to giving orders. Military people have to be loud."
Does your dad wear a uniform to work?
-Yes, it's very light tan and the pants are scratchy.
Why do you like being a military kid?
-I like getting to see and live in different places - we've lived in NY, GA,
and CA
-Living on a military base is great because you see things like, different military vehicles and convoys, and there are lots of kids. When we lived in NY we could see the ocean from our house!
-Getting to do different activities - like in NY we went sledding because of all the snow, but in CA the weather is nice and we can go swimming
-Visiting Grandma and Grandpa when we go on long road trips
-making new friends
What's the hardest part about being a military kid?
-long road trips
What about the churches you've attended?
-The last one had a lot of echo. It was big inside.
-We like being at St. Stephen's because it's small and there's a brunch after church and the people are nice.
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Water needed!!
Now that the outside temperatures are rising, the Calero students need to stay hydrated when they are working in the garden. Please consider donating a case/6pack of water. It's the least we can do! Please drop of your donations in the parish hall.
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Santa Maria Urban Ministry
Our next trip to Santa Maria Urban Ministries will be
led by Janet Thorsrud
Can we count on you to help?
Just three hours: 8:45 to 11:45.
Please call Janet at (408) 281-0628,
if you can help.
Also, give a call, if you'd like a ride.
Address: 778 Almaden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
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COMNG SOON TO ST. STEPHEN'S
A GOODWILL TRUCK IS
COMING TO ST. STEPHEN'S
TO COLLECT DONATIONS!
DATE: Sunday, May 5th,
TIME: 9am-3pm
Please Donate:
- Clothes, Shoes, Accessories
- Small Household Items
- E-Waste
- Electronics
- Books
Please do NOT donate:
- Furniture, Mattresses, Baby Strollers, Car Seats
- Large Appliances, Automiobile Parts
- Weapons, Exercise Equipment
- Carpeting, Construction Debris (Lumber, Concrete, Bricks, etc)
- Pet-related Items, Hazardous Waste (Chemicals, paints, insecticides, oils, flammables, alcohol, etc)
- Items over 50 lbs
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Bishop Search Update
Walkabout dates have been announced!
Everyone in the diocese will have an opportunity to meet all five candidates for bishop during a series of "Walkabouts" held the week of May 5-10. Childcare will be provided at each location. Teenagers are welcome to attend the sessions as active participants!
In addition, the Transition Committee is inviting everyone to submit questions they would like to see asked of the candidates. Questions should be submitted to
realepiscopalwalkabout@gmail.com, NLT April 26th
The Walkabouts Schedule
- Sunday, May 5, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm - SCV Deanery, St. Timothy's, Mountain View
- Monday, May 6, 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm - SLO Deanery
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm - Monterey Deanery
- Thursday, May 9, 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm - SCV Deanery, Episcopal Church in Almaden
In case you are not able to attend one of the sessions, there will be at least one room video recorded at each Walkabout session. Video will be made available online after all Walkabouts
have been completed.
Would you like to know more about the candidates for our next Bishop of our
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Gift Cards
Keep
buying Gift Cards!
St. Stephen's
earned
$160
for April.
Now is the time to get your gift cards for those Grads/Dads/Brides & Grooms on your late Spring and early Summer calendar. Next Gift Card orders will be due on Sunday, May 5th.
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Janet Thorsrud
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We need your help
An important part of welcoming members and visitors is the job of our Usher/Greeter team. We also present the oblations (bread & wine) and collect the donations and pledges at communion.
Our team is in need of new recruits and we are hoping you will consider joining us. Information and training will be available after services on Sundays. We serve one Sunday a month and are flexible with availablity.
There is always a way to serve your church and church family and we hope this might be the ministry for you.
Thank you, Ann Little
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Join us as we paint the world!
We would love to have you join
us
each
Friday at 10:30 in the
parish
hall.
@ 408-281-0628
for
more information.
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NEEDING PRAYER SUPPORT?
Prayer is one of those things we often think about, might feel inadequate about, believe in but might be unsure how to proceed. How we pray is sometimes unique to each of us. The Church provides help in many ways. If you find yourself in need, of any kind (emotional, physical, spiritual, guidance, etc) consider how St. Stephen's can support you:
* there is a Biddings book at the back of the sanctuary where you can write in things before the service starts
* there is a prayer chain of committed pray-ers (who maintain confidentiality). Contact Robin, our Deacon, who will initiate that for you
* there is prayer at the altar every Sunday, where we all join you in the privacy of your need with the Priest
* there is a kneeling prayer station at the side of the church with candles, prayer book, all available anytime, not just Sundays
* turn to your neighbors and friends in church to share what's on your heart, ask for support in speaking to God about your needs (and tell them the updates next week!)
* tell people about your answers to prayer! and the miracles you witness, or how prayer changes YOU.
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Angel's List
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Please take a moment to check out the Angel's List in the back of the church. If you notice something that needs to be done - big or little, please add it to the list. If you've been an angel and have completed a task, kindly remove it from the list.
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Rev. Karen's Kudos to:
-Trig for mowing the grass and replacing the handle on one of the toilets in the men's bathroom,
-Dan and Sherrie for all their work on the extra bulletins for Holy Week.
-Ann for decorating the parish hall for our Easter Brunch,
-Everyone who brought delicious food for our brunch.
-Robin and Jane for all their help with bulletins throughout Holy Week.
-Joseph and Kaylyn Eswine for coming in for an interview
-The Communication Guild's work on our website - check it out!
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Contact information for Rev. Karen:
Personal phone for emergencies or urgent matters: 408-781-1826
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Contact information for Deacon Robin:
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Please send any announcements or articles you want to have included,
to: jhnltl50@gmail
.com, by Thursday, 10am each week.
As many of you know, Ann & I are buying our "dream retirement home", near Whitney and family's new home in Southern California. We will be here until about mid May. We've been at SSitF 33 years, and we will miss our church family very much! If needed, I will continue to edit the Friday Journal, from our new home for a while, using my MacBook. Ideally, if someone could step up sooner, I could pass on what I've learned, to them firsthand, as Fr. Ernie did with me. Please consider it prayerfully. I have enjoyed it, even more than I thought I would!
We love you all, and may God continue to bless St. Stephen's-in-the-Fields,
John and Ann Little
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St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
7269 Santa Teresa Blvd; San Jose, CA 95139
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