H
ow old does a child have to be before he can know God?’ a pregnant mother asked a priest, expecting him to say, ‘Five or six years.’ ‘
Three minutes
,’ he said. She did a double take. ‘Well you’ll find if the baby’s healthy, that you’ll form an intimate relationship with him straightaway. The focal point of a newborn’s vision is the distance between the breast and the mother’s eyes, so a baby establishes eye contact with mom whilst nursing at the breast,’ he said. ‘The knowing which passes between mother and child in those first moments is profound.’
If that is so between the human mother and a baby, who is prepared to say that the God who created Anna’s hummingbirds, sea otters, all the rest of it, cannot relate with a little boy or girl who bears God’s image
but
has to wait years
? Not we. The Creator has ways of making himself known intimately to infants. One way God does so is by speaking to a child through water.
Welcome Michael Noble Marshall!
Welcome to St Stephen's.
See you in church!
Father Ellsworth
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ALTAR FLOWERS
14th October 2018
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The flowers at the altar are given by
Joan
&
Roger McGee
in thanksgiving for our
five fabulous grandchildren:
Charlie, Nicole, Robert, Clark, and Sally
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THE RECTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
2nd
&
4th MONDAYS (except 10/22/18),
NEXT ONE WILL BE 12th NOVEMBER, NOON
ONE THURSDAY PER MONTH,
NOVEMBER DATE TBA
, 6:00p - 7:00p
The Rector offers two Bible studies this month. Please contact Elizabeth Gravely [
elizabeth@ststephenschurch.org] to indicate studies you will attend, so that food can be planned in advance.
Lectionary Study
2nd
&
4th Mondays | 12:00a – 1:00p
Began 8th October
& continues on 12th November (none on 10/22/18) with simple lunch. Study of the upcoming lectionary lessons.
Growing Old and Growing Up
1 Thursday per month | 6:00 – 7:00p
Began 11th October, and will continue in
November
with simple supper and topical, relevant study. Date to be announced.
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THIS WEEK
CHILDREN
&
YOUTH
Paintball This Sunday, 11:30a – 4p.
Meet in the youth room following coffee hour this Sunday to eat pizza and gear up for an epic paintball match in Tiburon. We
will load into cars and drive to the top of Gilmartin around 12:30p. We might need a couple of drivers, please contact David if you are able to help out. If you are coming late, text David, and he’ll guide you in. The group returns to the church at 4p.
We are looking for volunteers to help greet, set up, and teach. If you are interested please contact David Hirsch:
PreK —
First
Godly Play | Victoria Ellsworth
“The Ark and the Tent” | Exodus 25 – 40
This Sunday we will learn about the Ark that contained the tablets of the Ten Commandments. The People of God love “The Ten Best Ways to Live” so much that they wanted to have them always with them. The Ark had poles on the sides, so the people could carry it with them wherever they went.
Next Week: The Ark and the Temple |
1 Kings 5 – 8
Second —
Fifth | Anna Hirsch
David C. Cook | Bible in Life
Doing What’s Right | Genesis 6. 9 – 7. 24
By connecting the life experiences of children to the story of Noah, we will discuss doing what’s right. The children will discover ways to stay motivated and have courage to do the right thing in their daily lives.
Next Week: God is Able to Save |
Genesis 8. 1 – 9. 17
Sixth —
Twelfth | David Hirsch
Lord of the Rings
Take Thoughts Captive
Heart Defense Part 1 | Genesis 3
& Matthew 4
The attack and defense of our hearts is he same as ever. It was the same in the Garden, it is the same for Frodo, it was the same for Jesus, and it is the same for us. We will look at the ways we can protect ourselves from internal damage and broken relationship.
Next Week: Heart Defense Part 11 |
Frodo
&
Boromir
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THIS SUNDAY | ADULT EDUCATION
14TH OCTOBER, 11:30a
Old Isaiah - a discussion of chapters 1 - 39, when Isaiah counseled two kings of Judah as they faced conquest and possible annihilation by Assyria in the 700s B.C.
A fascinating and critical book about faith in God in troubled times. Come and discuss it after the 10:00 o'clock service.
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BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY OF
MICHAEL NOBLE MARSHALL
Please come show your support for the baptism at the 10 o'clock service for the son of Jenni and Benjamin Marshall.
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21st OCTOBER, 10a
Parishioner Janet Brown will interview Fr. Pascual Torres during the 10:00 o'clock service. Please come show your support for Siempre Unidos.
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ADULT EDUCATION
NEW MEMBER NQUIRER'S CLASS, Part II | 21st October, 11:30a
An opportunity to understand the Episcopal church, and specifically those traditions and rituals honored at St Stephen's. Led by Father Ellsworth.
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NEW MEMBERS MIXER
21st OCTOBER
FOLLOWING THE 10a SERVICE
Mimosas and quiche will be served and you will learn about all that St Stephen’s has to offer. All visitors and potential members welcome! If you’d like a reminder email, please contact:
office@ststephenschurch.org
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ANASAZI LUNCHEON
FRIDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 11:00a
Please join Anasazi for a slideshow of photos taken during the 1906 earthquake. Come meet Richard G Torney, great grandson of Lt. Colonel George Henry Torney who took the photos in 1906. Lunch is $5.
RSVP:
loiscannady3241@
comcast.net, 415.435.1780. All are welcome to attend.
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CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
The Daily Office:
Evening Praye
r is said at
5:00p Tuesday and Thursday
SAVE THESE DATES
St Stephen's Holiday Faire
10th November from 10a - 3p
11th November from 11a - 1p
Parish Retreat
26th - 28th April 2019
OCTOBER
14 Baptism at the 10 o'clock service
14 Adult Education on Old Isaiah, 11:30a
14 Paintball from 11:30 - 4p
21 Fr. Torres, interviewed by Janet Brown, at the 10:00 o'clock service
21 New Members Mixer, 11:15a
21 Rector's St Stephen's 101, pt II, 11:30a
22 Knitting Ministry, 10:30a
22 Vestry Meeting, 7p
26 Anasazi Luncheon, 11a
27 Diocesan License Training, 9a
28 Paul's Letter to the Romans, 11:30a
NOVEMBER
4 All Saint's Sunday
12 Growing up
& Growing Old, Noon - 1p
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EXPLORER'S CLUB AT THE CHARLES SCHULTZ MUSEUM
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SUNDAY SERVICES
8:00a
Contemplative Eucharist
10:00a
Holy Eucharist
St Stephen's Choir
Sunday School
10:00a
PreK – 5th Grades
PreK –
1st
2nd – 5th
Drop off begins at 9:45a
Youth Group
10:00a
Middle
&
High School
Childcare Provided
9:45a – 11:30a
infants through age 3
Confessions are heard by appointment
with the Rector
COFFEE CONNECTIONS
This Sunday
Twentieth Sunday after Trinity
and Baptism
14th October
Team 13
Next Sunday
Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity
21 October
Team 12
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Save the dates
Saturday, November 10:
10 am — 3 pm
Sunday, November 11:
11 am — 1 pm
Kimball Hall
2018 Holiday Gift Faire
More than a faire
with unique gifts,
an art table for children
with Annelies Atchley,
music, food, and drink
Bring your family, especially your children and grandchildren,
invite your friends and neighbors.
This will be the place to be
to shop, see friends, find the holiday spirit.
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EARTH AND ALTAR GARDEN FINAL DELIVERY OF THE SEASON TO RITTER HOUSE
Special thanks to all of the Earth and Altar volunteers for helping to feed the homeless and those in need during the prolific summer season. The final delivery of the season was made last Sunday to Ritter House.
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PLEDGE APPEAL 2019
Pledge appeal packages were mailed on 4th September. If you have not received yours, pledge cards can be
downloaded by clicking this link
,
or contact the office.You can fill out, scan and email to
office@ststephenschurch.org
or send by mail to St Stephen's Church, PO Box 97, Belvedere, CA 94920.
We need your help to plan St Stephen’s future by submitting your pledge card as soon as possible.
Currently pledges total $440,420 or 59% of the goal. Please know that whatever amount you pledge is sincerely appreciated. By simply making a pledge of any amount, you cast your heart and thoughtful support for St Stephen’s and the church community you want it to be.
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ST STEPHEN'S COFFEE TEAMS
All St Stephen's' parishioners are placed on a coffee team to help them get to know folks here at Stephen's. The treats range from simple to gourmet and both styles are equally appreciated.
If you have not yet been placed on a coffee team, please let Koko Peters know. Help is needed!
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THE DAILY OFFICE
Evening Prayer is said at 5:00p,
Tuesday
&
Thursday
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HEALING PRAYERS
Every Sunday
Intercessors at the Mary Corner will await those who desire anointing. After receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion, if you desire healing prayers for yourself or for a loved one, make your request know to a healing minister in the Mary Corner (near the entrance to the church.) Your request is kept confidential unless you indicate that it needn't be.
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OLDER
&
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ST PAUL'S CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS IN MARIN
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
FIRST WEDNESDAYS
7p-8:30p
Fr. Ellsworth will attend the conversation,
Who is My Neighbor?
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FINAL LICENSING TRAINING at ST STEPHEN'S, 27TH OCTOBER,
10a – 2p
Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor Self-Training now underway. Links for the 6-8 week training can be downloaded with this link:
The Diocese requests that all licenses be renewed every three years. The final Diocesan-led
licensing training
will be held at St Stephen's on
27th October from 10a-2p.
The official registration link for the final licensing training and certification is available through the
Diocesan website with this link
. Questions? contact
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CHRIST CHURCH SAUSALITO CAMPBELL HALL
SUNDAY, 21st OCTOBER
3p - 6p
Harvest Wine Tasting
&
Auction Live Music & Delicious Food
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ST STEPHEN'S ONLINE DIRECTORY
The St Stephen's Directory is now ONLINE!
To protect parishioner information, access to the private information needed to logon is granted by calling or emailing the office.
This Directory is for the use of parishioners only and is not to be shared with the general public.
PRIVACY POLICY
If you wish to opt out, please send an email with
DIRECTORY SS OPT OUT
in your subject line. Let us know in the email if you want to opt out of the entire directory, just pictures, and/or snail mailings.
office@ststephenschurch.org
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SOURCES FOR GIVING
Donations for Mr Stanley Chagala's ministry in Indiana
Place a check in the offering with
Mr
S
tanley Chagala
in the memo line, or speak with Deacon Alberta or Father Ellsworth,
or send gifts to the office.
Food Bank Barrel
Classroom level and Hall
Tiburon Thrift Shop
Volunteers Needed - 2 hour shifts
Thursdays and Saturdays
10a – 1p and 1p – 4p
June Campbell 415.797.6142
Jennifer Henerlau
415.608.3239
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HURRICANE RELIEF DONATION INFORMATION
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YEAR'S MIND
Please assist Father Ellsworth to compile the names and dates of the death of family members whom you would like to be remembered in prayers at the altar on, or close to, the anniversary of their death.
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