St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
FRIDAY JOURNAL March 4th, 2022
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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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9:30 AM Holy Eucharist
at St. John's
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Dear friends,
Lent Madness has begun! Yesterday St. Stephen, the martyr after whom our church is named, ran against St. Wenceslaus (not the Christmas Eve king) and won! In case you’ve never heard of Lent Madness, it is a little levity, food for Lenten thought, and a learning experience. Read more about it here (Lent Madness 2022) and then play along to see who will win the Golden Halo.
We often limit the season of Lent to penitence and fasting, but there’s no harm in having a little fun. Amidst all the tragedies in our world right now that absolutely require our attention, action, and prayer, there is room for levity. It is part of who we are, created in the image of God. Please do take Lent seriously, please pray for peace in Ukraine, pray for an end to the pandemic, confess your sins and repent – and – be your whole self, complete with joy and laughter, before God and in the world.
Blessings and peace,
Karen+
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Sunday, March 6th, 9:30am, indoors at St. John’s
Holy Eucharist
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Since we’re indoors, don’t forget your mask!
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YOU CAN ALSO COME TO ST. STEPHEN’S TO WORSHIP! |
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Thanks to Jessica for piloting this opportunity to open the doors to St. Stephen’s every Sunday. The live-stream service will be projected on the wall when the in-person Sunday service is at St. John’s. With the sound now improved, you will be able to sing the hymns (behind masks) as well.
(Next week’s service will also be at St. Stephen’s)
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March is Women’s History Month
Each week one person has been highlighted in our Friday newsletter. Today’s noteable woman is Karina Popovich.
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Karina Popovich is an undergraduate student at Cornell University's prestigious Dyson School of Business where she is pursuing a career at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and social impact. She has a blazing curiosity for all-things tech, specifically 3D-printing.
During the pandemic, Karina founded Makers for COVID-19, a coalition of 3D-printer owners from around the world who 3D-printed and donated 82,000 units of PPE to medical workers in the United States. She was honored by Entrepreneurship at Cornell and the Clinton Global Initiative University COVID-19 Response Award for her work. *
(*linkedin.com*
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Bible Study
The Path; A Journey Through the Bible
Our next session will meet
Wednesday, Mar 9th.
11:00am - in person at St. John’s.
7:00pm - via Zoom using the following link:
We will take time to share a Lenten reflection. Please join us!
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Cardboard needed!
Please bring in all that cardboard you know you’ve been wanting to get rid of! The landscapers (Jessica & Co.) need it for weed control on the embankment.
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Poem from the Garden
On April 3rd, we'll
be showcased on the
Santa Clara and
San Mateo County
Native Plant Tour, here's
the landing page they
made for us. If you'd
like to stay after
service to see the
gardens through other
eyes, I'd love you to
come! Bring sturdy shoes
and your best sense of
boundless, open wonder.
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Food for thought:
“You are never just one thing - give yourself the freedom to explore all of your passions and interests as they change and develop. You will be surprised to find out just how cool you are!”
-Karina Popovich (linkedin.com)
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Kudos to:
-Janet for always looking ahead.
-Jill for working to improve the sound of our services. Listen to the Ash Wednesday service to hear for yourself.
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Contact Information for Rev. Karen.
Please use this new number to contact Rev. Karen for calls or texts:
(669)270-7479
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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 prayer chain of committed pray-ers (who maintain confidentiality).
* tell people about your answers to prayer! and the miracles you witness, or how prayer changes YOU.
Please submit prayer requests to Rev. Karen.
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Contact information for Rev. Karen: |
Personal phone for emergencies or urgent matters: (669)270-7479
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Editor's Note
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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