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St. Stephen's in-the-Field Episcopal Church
FRIDAY JOURNAL , March 24th, 2023
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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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10:00 AM Holy Eucharist at St. John's
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Dear Friends,
Tomorrow is the feast day of The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The gospel appointed for the day is Luke 1:26-38. Imagine for a moment what Mary must have thought and felt when the angel Gabriel showed up and told her she would give birth to a baby who was, by the way, the Son of God? Luke used five words to describe how Mary felt: she was perplexed, she pondered, she was afraid, she was inquisitive (considering she was a virgin). If you were Mary, how many more words might you use to describe how you would feel? What has always impressed me the most is how Mary responded: “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.”
What have you been called to be and do, in the past or today, that might be hard or even impossible? It doesn’t necessarily have to be as grand as Mary’s call, but at the very least, we are all called to love God, love ourselves, and love our neighbor. What words describe how you have felt when you remember who God has called you to be and do?
Whatever they are, I hope that they include responsive – like Mary. “Here I am, your servant – let it be with me according to your word.”
May God bless all of us as we strive to answer God’s call today and always.
Karen+
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Worship This Sunday:
Sunday, Mar 26th, 10:00am – Holy Eucharist
at St. John's
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LIVE STREAM WORSHIP SERVICE
BULLETIN
St. Stephen’s church doors will be open every Sunday for worship. In-person services will continue to alternate with St. John’s but the live-stream from services at St. John’s will be projected at St. Stephen’s. Come to St. Stephen’s every Sunday!
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The Bishop is coming!
Bishop Lucinda will be preaching and presiding at St. John’s this Sunday, May 26 at the 10:00am service.
This is a great opportunity to meet and greet the bishop!
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The Way of Love in Lent
Wednesday morning Lenten Forum
Every Wednesday in Lent from 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.
At St. John’s.
Come as you are and bring a friend!
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Mark your calendars . . . | |
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Wed, Mar 29, 5:30pm - Lenten Soup Supper at St. John’s.
Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - Way of Love in Lent Forum
Sun, Apr 2, 10:00 - Palm Sunday at St. John’s, Reading of the Passion Narrative
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Sun, Apr 2, 10:00am -Palm Sunday, St. John’s
Thur, Apr 6, 7:00pm -Maundy Thursday, Combined service with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar at Advent Lutheran Church in Morgan Hill*.
Fri, Apr 7, 12:00pm -Stations of the Cross, St. John’s
Fri, Apr 7, 7:00pm -Good Friday combined service at Advent Lutheran*
Sat, Apr 8, 7:30pm -The Great Vigil of Easter with the New Fire at St. Stephen’s
Sun, Apr 9, 10:00am -Easter Sunday at St. Stephen’s
*Advent Lutheran Church address: 16870 Murphy Rd, Morgan Hill,CA
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Commemorative Wine Glasses! | |
This beautiful commemorative glass marks the year St. Stephen’s made Parish Status and you can have one for just $2! There are only 6 dozen left so get them while you can! Your purchase helps St. Stephen’s so buy a few if you can.
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Installing a new flagpole in March 2023
To raise the rainbow
flag we laid it first
upon the cross, let
the arms hold its weight
and windborn lightness,
then with work-hard hands
we lifted it, flag
flapping like applause
after a drag show, bright
and raucous and true,
colors streaming strong
against a stormy
sky. We fly the flag
high year-round ‘round here.
— Jessica Dickinson Goodman
Note: the community garden Saturday morning work party threw a fundraiser last weekend and raised $403 for the garden (https://www.instagram.com/p/CqAMeDiOiE_/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY=) and will be hosting a garden tour on April 1 with the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plants Society (https://www.ssitf.org/growing-natives-garden-tour-2023/). Please consider registering for the Tory, 10-4, or just dropping by to enjoy the plants and tour the campus with docents!
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“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”
-Khalil Gibran
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Kudos to :
-Your dedicated Vestry
-Jane Provacek our Office Administrator
-Jessica Dickenson Goodman
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Contact Information for Rev. Karen.
Please use this new number to contact Rev. Karen for calls or texts:
408-781-1826
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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: | |
Email her at: revkaren@ssitf.org
Personal phone for emergencies or urgent matters: 408-781-1826
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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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