St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
FRIDAY JOURNAL September 6th, 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: September 8th
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8 am Holy Eucharist
10 am
Holy Eucharist
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Reflections
Many people consider Sunday the end of the weekend. The end of a couple of days off before they start their work week. I consider Sunday the start of my week, attending church and preparing me for the rest of the week to come.
If I miss church, my week is incomplete. I need the spiritual nourishment that the Holy Eucharist provides. I need to hear the words of the sermon, which always can be applied somewhere in my life. I need to pray together, sing hymns of praise together. All of this gives me the strength and understanding to face all things that lay ahead.
Attending church on Sunday reminds me of all the things Jesus expects of me: to love one another as Jesus loves me, to be kind, compassionate, to stand up for those weaker than me. And I do need to be reminded. It is too easy to slip into ways not guided by love, to let the pace of this world influence me to be less than God want me to be.
On Sunday, in church I am reminded of all these things. I am given the tools to walk in this world not in anger, but in love. I am reminded, each Sunday, that Jesus died for my sins. That his body and blood were shed for me. That God gave his only son, for me.
What a wonderful, holy way to start my week.
Peace,
Susan
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16
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Annual Golf Tournament!
Sept 10th, 2019
The tournament and dinner are just around the corner! The Reverend Kathey Crowe will be our guest speaker and will tell us more about her ministry at San Jose State University. A portion of our proceeds will go to support her ministry.
In addition to a delicious dinner and great music, there will be lots of opportunities to win special prizes and bid on fantastic silent auction items! If you haven't already, please
register for the event
by filling out a registration form, calling Jane in the office, or following the instructions on the website to register and pay online. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!
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THEMED BASKETS FOR RAFFLE
All baskets due by this Sunday at 10am service so they can be on display for a raffle ticket sale for $5,$10 &$20-the baskets will then be transferred to Cinnabar Golf Course for the golf tournament on Tuesday September 10th where the final raffle tickets sale will occur.Thank you again basket makers you did a great job! -Dot Remson
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Who doesn't love a slice of pie? Even better when you get to share it with friends. That is exactly what will happen at the golf tournament coming up on Sept 20
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. Each table will bid on a pie. There will be pie fights! More than one table may want the pie that your table has bid on. Whichever table wins, you will get to eat your just desserts!
We will have a:
- Coconut cream
- Key lime
- Coffee cream
- Lemon meringue
- Apple
- Strawberry rhubarb
- Pumpkin
- Chocolate
- Brown bag apple
- Butterscotch bourbon macadamia nut
- Blueberry
Thanks to our merry band of pie makers.
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2019 Family Fun Day
Sept. 15
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12pm - 3pm
BBQ Hot Dogs - Burgers - Sodas
Live Music - Games
Fellowship
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Hearts and Hands Service Sunday!
September 22nd - Holy Eucharist and lunch.
We need quarters for the laundromat project. Please look between the cushions of your couches and chairs, under your beds, in the junk drawer in your kitchen, in your car, and in your wallet for loose quarters! We will be taking your generous donations to help pay for visitors' laundry.
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Church safety workshops in September
Three evening workshops covering risk management and church safety will be hosted across the Diocese of El Camino Real next month, each from 7-9 pm. You'll gain a better understanding of the basis for church liability, regulations (and those that are changing in California), top reasons why ministries are sued, and how protecting your youth is changing. You'll leave with tools for your ministry, including a model employee handbook specifically designed for California churches, updated child protection program, facility use agreements, free access to online training materials, and more. See full details in last week's issue. Dates and locations are:
Tuesday, September 10:
St. Timothy's, Mountain View
Wednesday, September 11:
St. John's Chapel, Monterey
Thursday, September 12:
St. James', Paso Robles
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Honored Women's Day & United Thank Offering Ingathering
On Saturday, October 5, the Episcopal Church Women will honor a woman
from each congregation in the Diocese of El Camino Real - women who proclaim their faith through their lives and actions - for the congregation, the diocese, and the community. Don't miss this annual tradition on October 5, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm at St.
John's, Aptos. Download the flyer here and the registration form here
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Diocesan Conference on a Spiritual Response to Climate Change
How can we best respond to the crisis facing life on the planet-our island home? On Saturday, September 14, please join us at St. Paul's/San Pablo Episcopal Church in Salinas for a conference on the stewardship of creation at a time of climate change (9:30 am-3:00pm). Participants will receive information on the latest scientific understandings of the causes and effects of global warming, will explore how caring for the Earth is an integral part of living as the Jesus Movement, and will leave with practical tools to put their care into action. Together, we can do more as a body than any of us can do alone. To register, copy and paste this website into your browser. Be sure to register for the Conference (not the retreat)
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National Youth Suicide Prevention Week
(September 8-14)
As a church, our awareness around mental illness is critical to our mission of loving our neighbor.
Next week is National Youth Suicide Prevention Week. Below is some general information and resources. I encourage us all to learn more about suicide so that we can help educate others and dispel myths and stigmas that only add to the problem.
From the America Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (www.aacap.org):
Suicides among young people continue to be a serious problem. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults age 15-to-24-year-olds.
Children and adolescents thinking about suicide may make openly suicidal statements or comments such as, "I wish I was dead," or "I won't be a problem for you much longer." Other warning signs associated with suicide can include:
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changes in eating or sleeping habits
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frequent or pervasive sadness
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withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities
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frequent complaints about physical symptoms often related to emotions, such as stomachaches, headaches, fatigue, etc.
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decline in the quality of schoolwork
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preoccupation with death and dying
American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention
https://afsp.org/about-suicide/risk-factors-and-warning-signs/
Santa Clara County SUICIDE and CRISIS Hotline
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1-855-278-4204
(Call Toll-Free 24 hours/ 7 Days)
[for adults also]
National Suicide Prevention Line
(Toll Free 24/7)
1-800-273-TALK or
800-SUICIDE [for adults also]
Contact Cares Teen Crisis Line 408-850-6140
EMQ Child/Adolescent Mobile Crisis Program
408-379-9085 or 1-877-412-7474
National Youth Crisis Hotline
800-448-3000
Crisis Text Line http//www.crisistextline.org/
[
text HELLO to 741741
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Scrip gift card orders
We sold $ 190 worth of
gift cards last month.
Next order date is Aug 25th
-Janet Thorsrud
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We are in need of ushers, lectors, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, and Altar Guild members. These are wonderful ministry opportunities for both extraverts and introverts, male and female, young and not as young as they used to be, and all who seek to serve God and God's church. Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries! See Rev. Karen or Susan Zaballos if you are interested in learning more.
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"May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 (NIV)
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-Frances for wrapping baskets for the golf tournament
-all who have already registered for the golf tournament
-the Joyful Noise Band for providing music for our worship service this Sunday
-Jessica for tending to the lemon tree and more
-The Tournament Team for their continued hard work
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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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