St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
FRIDAY JOURNAL June 21st, 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: June 23rd
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10 am Single Service,
Bishop visitation,
confirmations
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Editor's Note: For further instructions, see
"New Instructions For Access To Server Schedule" below.
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Sometimes things don't go as we expect and we find out later that really, it was all just fine in the end. Today's journal is an example. We don't have an article/letter for your enjoyment. But, instead, I invite you to read a little about the Election Convention and our Bishop Elect ,The Rev. Lucinda Ashby's response. SAVE THE DATE! The consecration will take place January 11, 2020. And, in case you don't get Along the Kings Highway, enjoy the fun pics at the end.
Canon Lucinda, Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Idaho, was elected bishop today at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Saratoga, in an election framed within the liturgy of the Eucharist and attended by a gathering of 350. She received the required number of votes in the third ballot of voting. All five candidates received high numbers in the first ballot, but the second ballot results showed that Ashby and the Rev. Channing Smith were gathering the most votes among the five candidates.
"I can hear you!" said Canon Lucinda as she appeared by video feed and was greeted with enthusiastic applause. "I am honored. I am humbled. I am very grateful that you've called me to become the fourth bishop of El Camino Real. I'm humbled that the Holy Spirit has moved us toward this outcome ... and because I really can't believe it!"
Tha
nk you for being flexible! I am blessed to be your Priest in Charge!
Peace,
Karen+
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Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves
will be visiting St. Stephen's on Sunday, June 23, 2019. She will preach, preside, and confirm Kaylie Moniz and Melissa Burger at the 10:00 am service, followed by lunch.
There will be no 8:00am service.
Please plan on coming to the 10:00am service to celebrate Melissa and Kaylie's confirmations and our last visit with Bishop Mary!
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We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say "It's not my child, not my community, not my world, no my problem." Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.
-Fred Rogers
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Rev. Karen's Kudos to:
-All who worked inside and out last Sunday - great job.
-Maria for taking pics
-Calero students for helping spread mulch
-Dan Hughes for continued work on an outlets in Rev. Karen's office
-Jessica Dickinson Goodman for the countless hours she's spent working on the grounds this
-Trig for mowing and work on computers
-Edy for a delicious lunch after the Sunday
-Andy for installing new baseboard in the office
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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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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:
evan.bryan1@gmail.com, by Thursday, 10am each week.
Evan Bryan
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St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
7269 Santa Teresa Blvd; San Jose, CA 95139
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