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.

Worship This Sunday:

Sunday, February 25th

10:00am - Holy Eucharist

BULLETIN

LIVE STREAM

 St. Stephen’s has an in-person worship service every Sunday at 10am. We alternate between Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist. We are not live-streaming Morning Prayer services at this time. All Holy Eucharist services are live streamed. Links to the bulletin and YouTube video are provided for all Holy Eucharist services.

From the Rector

Dear friends,

From Steve Garnaas-Holmes today:

What will you profit you to gain the whole world and forfeit your life?

Indeed, what can you give in return for your life? -Mark 8:36-37

God, you pour out Life in a radiant stream,

flowing through my days, through this world,

at the heart of all things.

I confess I abandon it.

I turn from the You of life to the Me of my mind;

I slip out of the We of human family,

Away from the Us of Creation, and forfeit real life.

Earnestly making, proving and defending myself,

I cut myself off from you, my only source of life.

I don’t even show up.

Here in my hands I have everything the world sells.

And it’s junk,

I repent.

Give me a spirit of gratitude and trust,

to receive your grace.

Give me a heart of love, to love boldly,

and so find in my hands life, true life.

Blessings and peace in this Holy Lent, 

 Karen+

Come and join us during the lent season. 

We have a beautiful space to worship.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Soup and supper for Lent:

This is a pot luck that will alternate with St. John’s on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.

Feb 28^th at St. Stephen’s

March 5^th at St. John’s

March13th at St. Stephen’s

March 20^th at St. John’s

Hope to see you there!

COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP SHEET

Diocesan Newsletter



Read about what’s going on in the diocese! Click below to subscribe to the diocesan newsletter that is emailed every two weeks.

You can help . . .

If you are interested in making donations to help with the relief efforts in Israel/Palestine, here are the links that were included in Bishop Lucinda's letter:

https://j-diocese.org/wordpress/

https://realepiscopal.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=99ebbaf4cee8d012c9edafe60&id=d91c439a3d&e=bcc1702497

Pray for the people of Maui and the destruction and loss caused by the fires.

Donations for relief efforts in Maui and the Diocese of Hawaii can be made to:

https://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/give/donate-now/individual-donation/

https://www.episcopalhawaii.org/

https://www.episcopalhawaii.org/a-cup-of-cold-water.html

Join Education For Ministry - EfM

Please consider joining EfM! Education for Ministry (EfM) is a life-changing and unique college-level program in theological education based on small-group study and practice. Weekly seminars are designed to prepare lay persons to live out by word and deed the promises made at baptism: to love God, serve Christ, and proclaim the Gospel. EfM seminars take place online during the pandemic. 

More about EfM:https://theology.sewanee.edu/education-for-ministry/

If you are interested in joining EfM, please contact the ECR Diocesan Coordinator, Katy Dickinson: katy.dickinson@gmail.com

Wednesday Book Group

Weekly Wednesday Bible Study

 11:00am, at St. John’s 

Learn about the Book of Revelation!

The last book of the Bible is more than a foretelling of doom. Come and explore what it's all about! Books are $20 ea. See Rev. Karen if you're interested.

Updates and opportunities!

We have space available to rent. If you know of any non-profit agencies or schools that need a space, let them know that St. Stephen’s has space. 



While it’s nice to have the flexibility to use the space ourselves, we need the income and so hope to find a new renter. 

Our church, parish hall, and our beautiful grounds, including the labyrinth are all great venues like for a variety of special events like receptions, birthday parties, quinceaneras, etc. Please encourage friends to consider St. Stephen’s as a venue for their special event!  

To reserve a space or ask question, contact the office, office@ssitf.org or click on the link on our website https://www.ssitf.org/facility-rentals. 

Spread the word and pray for St. Stephen’s!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• Sunday, February 25th, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
• Sunday, March 3rd, Morning Prayer, 10:00am
• Sunday, March 10th, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
• Sunday, March 17th, Morning Prayer, 10:00am

Kudos:

• St. John’s, our Soup Supper host this week! 
• Andy for his help with the Parochial Report.
• The Vestry for giving up big portion of their Saturday for a retreat with Bishop Lucinda.
• Janet and Susan for coordinating the lunch and snacks for the retreat.

Contact Information for Rev. Karen.

Please use this new number to contact Rev. Karen for calls or texts:

408-781-1826

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.

Editor's Note  

Have an announcement?

Please send any announcements or articles you want to have included, to: kristenvdm@yahoo.com, by Thursday, 10am each week. 

Kristen van der Molen