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Let us build a house....no turning back
Two favorite hymns of mine speak well of baptism and motherhood. Barnaby, you are a part of Jesus' family now. You are part of "Let us build a house..."
All are welcome and there is no turning back.
All of us have decided to follow Jesus and there is no turning back. St. Stephen's Church moved forward with our mothers, Barnaby, Caitlin, Zach, and Will as he goes off to college in the fall.
Amen!
--Father Gary+
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Sunday School and Youth Group News
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his past Sunday, May 14th, was a very busy
Sunday
for
Sunday
School.
I hope ALL of our special Moms had a very Happy Mother's Day.
Congratulations to Caitlin Ahmuty and Zach Birbiglia for receiving their 1st Holy Communion.
Congratulations to Barnaby Griffin for being baptized.
Best Wishes to Will Longmire for all of his wonderful work at St. Stephen's and we wish him the best of luck going off to college.
There is still time to RSVP for Pasta Night.
SATURDAY EVENING MAY 20th
ST. STEPHEN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL IS HOSTING
"WHO'S GOT TALENT?"
PASTA NIGHT
Please come for dinner, dessert and a show - American Idol Style
Perform your talent or just sit back and enjoy
Some suggested ideas are singing, instrument, reading, acting, dance,
juggling, karaoke.
EVERYONE WELCOME, ANY AGE,
PLEASE JOIN US!
In the Parish Hall,
Saturday Evening
May 20th
5:30-7:30PM
$25.00 per adult
$10.00 per child
BRING YOUR OWN WINE.
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, please come and have some
GREAT FOOD and some
GOOD FUN!
This event is open to the public.
PLEASE BRING YOUR FRIENDS.
All proceeds will go to
Sunday School's "Build an Ark" project.
THERE WILL BE SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY MAY 21st at 10AM.
LET'S HAVE SOME FUN DURING COFFEE HOUR.
BRING YOUR CHILDREN.
Girl Scouts will be hosting an Amazing Race event for our Sunday School as part of their Silver Award Project. Please come and show your support for these great young ladies that do so much for our community.
Participate in fun challenges and race to the finish line. All participants will receive a prize Sunday May 21st, during Coffee Hour, in the courtyard, if weather permits.
Some of the games include a puzzle scramble, marble race, ping pong, stacking cups and a Girl Scout cookie matching game.
THIS WILL BE GREAT FUN!!!!
Looking forward to a wonderful weekend at St. Stephen's.
Rhonda Fay
Children and Youth Minister
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Announcements
Memorial Day Picnic Help Wanted!: Our annual Memorial Day Picnic is coming up on Monday May 29th, 10 am. Please come early to watch the parade pass by and then the picnic starts. Please let Art Mittelstaedt (516-883-6399) and Bob O'Brien (516-647-9517) know what you would like to do for the picnic:
- If you can work on the grills (Shield's Hardware is providing the grills again) for an hour or so.
- If you can help get the inflatable jumping castle from the church basement.
- If you can help bring over some tables.
- If you have an appetite, please bring that!
- We need hamburgers, veggie-burgers, franks, rolls and salads. Desserts go well also.
- We will also need some paper plates, plastic ware.
Bob will make the coffee.
We are looking forward to sharing the day with us all (including visitors).
Bible Study at St. Stephen's?: Would you like St. Stephen's to offer weekly Bible study sessions over two/three week periods throughout the year? If so, please contact Father Gary by June 11th. Please let him know the topic or book of the Bible you would like to see covered.
SAVE THE DATE! - Saturday, OCTOBER 21, 2017 for Saint Stephen's Fall Fair: Due to conflicts of events, the Annual Fall Fair date had to be moved. After much deliberation t
he new date for this year's Fall Fair is Saturday October 21st, as elected by the Fair Committee under Fr. Gary's guidance. Please make a note of the new date. We have 3 less weeks to prepare but on the bright side we will not be competing with Halloween or Veteran's Day as we have in past years.
The next Fall Fair Meeting is scheduled for Sunday May 21st at the Coffee hour. Please come to share your thoughts. This is the largest fundraiser and community outreach for the Parish all year. Let's have a great Fair!
Prospective Tenant Seeking a Rental in Port:
If you or someone you know has a small apartment or a house share available to lease in the Port Washington area or one of the surrounding towns,
please
call Chris Waldenberger (friend of parishioner, Elisa Delaney) at 732-277-7121.
Medical Equipment Lending Closet:
The Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Rd in Port Washington, has a lending closet with medical equipment, free to members of the community. You do not need to be a member of the synagogue. If you have wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. that you no longer need but that others could use, or are in need of yourself, please call Annette Rosalia, the synagogue's office manager, at (516) 883-3144.
What's New this Spring/Summer at Sands Point Preserve?:
Hospice Volunteers Needed!
: Parker Jewish Institute's Comprehensive Community Hospice has been providing highly specialized care to terminally ill patients since 1997 that welcomes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. To be a volunteer, there is no special requirement other than a sincere desire to help people and the ability to listen. Hospice volunteers can commit to as little or as much time as they wish. All hospice volunteers receive extensive training. Depending the type of volunteering, training is can range from 8-18 hours. All volunteers must complete our new volunteer orientation. Those volunteers who choose to work directly with hospice patients or their loved ones must complete additional hospice specialized training.
Volunteer Opportunities include: Hospice Doulas; Bereavement/Grief; Patient Friendly Visits; Legacy Projects; Administrative Support; Community Education; and Help Recruiting Other Volunteers. For more information, contact Jill Klein, Volunteer Coordinator at (718) 289-2100 ext 4549 or [email protected]. Visit: www.parkerinstitute.org.
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Serving this Sunday 10am:
Eucharistic Ministers:
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Rachel Golder & Ellen Shields
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Lectors:
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Gareth John & Roopali Gupta
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Acolytes:
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John Athanasian, Carter Shields & Milan John
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Altar Guild:
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Christine Cheng, Sue Mittelstaedt & Sue B. Miller
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Coffee Hour:
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Francesca & Matthew Blass |
Counters Schedule:
May 21st: Tish Davis & Christina Fink |
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Parish Calendar
Throughout May:
The Sunday School/Youth Group will be collecting toiletries for the Troops. Please leave donations of these items in the baskets at both church entrances.
See list here
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Saturday, May 20th, 5:30pm-7:30pm:
"
Who's Got Talent"
Pasta Night, in Parish Hall (see the back page for more information).
Sunday, May 21st at Coffee Hour:
Fall Fair Meeting in Room 104.
Sunday, May 21st at Coffee Hour:
Girl Scouts Amazing Race event for the Sunday School, in the courtyard, weather permitting,
as part of their Silver Award Project. Please bring your kids. Participate in fun challenges, and race to the finish line. All participants will receive a prize. Some of the games include a puzzle scramble, marble race, ping pong, stacking cups, and a Girl Scout cookie matching game.
Sunday, May 21st (after services) - Saturday, May 27th:
Father Gary away on
retreat.
Tuesday, May 23rd:
Parish Office CLOSED.
Wednesday, May 24th:
NO Noon Healing Service.
Sunday, May 28th:
No Sunday School due to Memorial Day Weekend.
Monday, May 29th:
Memorial Day - Parish Office Closed.
Monday May 29th:
St. Stephen's Annual Memorial Day Picnic on the Rectory
lawn & in the courtyard.
Wednesday, May 31st:
Noon Healing Service.
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Ministry Schedule
Find out if you're on the schedule
here.
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Coffee Hour
Thanks to our Coffee Hour volunteers!
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For Our Prayers
For the sick:
Dick & Jean, Virginia, Peter, Bob, Carol, Jo, Tom, Gerry, Nancy, Sue, Hank, William, Jamie & Jennifer, Bob, Olivia, Stella & Kevin, Sister Mary Angela, Anna & Elizabeth, and Ian.
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o have someone entered onto our Prayer List please send an e-mail with the person's name & the requester's name to: [email protected]. Your prayer request will be included for 4 weeks - please submit another request if you wish to have prayers continue after this time.
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