Joseph Ritchie Golf Tournament Update

The Golf Tournament for Joseph Ritchie Hospice sponsored by Gardiner’s Furniture was a huge success. Event organizer and St Stephen’s parishioner Linda Mullaney reported that the event raised approximately $32,000 for the hospice, far exceeding the goal of $20,000.

Our Parish Life Committee donated two baskets of cheer to the event, one featuring fine wines, . . . → Read More: Joseph Ritchie Golf Tournament Update

Anniversary Weekend: September 20th – 21st

St Stephen’s celebrates two significant anniversaries in 2014: the 25th anniversary of Fr Guy’s answering the call to be our Rector, and the 20th anniversary of the construction of our parish church. Under the unfaltering guidance of Fr Guy, we have grown from a small group of founders intent upon preserving our traditional liturgy to . . . → Read More: Anniversary Weekend: September 20th – 21st

Okeke Baptism

Okeke baptism

On Sunday, August 3rd, the Church welcomed two new members with the baptism of the Okeke boys, Emmanuel and Michael. You can see some pictures from the happy event in our photo gallery.

Confirmation Classes to begin

In anticipation of the upcoming visit of Bishop John Vaughan in September, confirmation classes will begin shortly. For further information or to sign up for these classes please call Brock Johnson at 410-825-8007.

Noah’s Ark Vacation Bible School

St Stephen’s will be having Vacation Bible School beginning on Monday, June 23rd, and continuing through Friday, June 27th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

There will be a modest $20 fee to cover snacks, crafts, and supplies. For additional siblings the fee is $15 each.

Please call the church office, 410-560-6776, with your name . . . → Read More: Noah’s Ark Vacation Bible School

Schedule change for “Silly Summer Suppers”

Silly Summer Suppers are coming soon—but on a new day. With choir rehearsals and seminary classes both taking place on Thursday evenings, it simply isn’t practical to have our dinners at the same time.

Beginning with the first supper on June 18th, Silly Summer Suppers will be held on Wednesday evenings immediately following Evening Prayer.

. . . → Read More: Schedule change for “Silly Summer Suppers”

Benefit for the Joseph Richey Hospice

Gardiner’s Furniture is sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit the Joseph Richey Hospice on August 11th, 2014.

The Parish Life Committee would like to support this endeavor by providing basket(s) of cheer for the Silent Auction that will be part of the day’s activities. We will be accepting cash donations of any amount for the . . . → Read More: Benefit for the Joseph Richey Hospice

Garden Party Photos

The John F. Nicoll Pipe Band processes at the end of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2014 British Garden Party and Fête.

We have a superfluity of photos from this year’s British Garden Party and Fête. If you attended, these photos will undoubtedly bring back happy memories. If you missed it, then . . . → Read More: Garden Party Photos

And the reviews are in….

[The following is from a blog entitled “Desperate English Housewife in Washington.” The original also has a number of pictures from the Garden Party.]

A Little Piece of Britain in the USA

Dr Horn’s Punch & Judy Show at the 2014 British Garden Party & Fête. Photo courtesy Desperate English Housewife . . . → Read More: And the reviews are in….

Vestry candidates for the Annual Meeting, May 24th

St Stephen’s Annual Parish Meeting will take place between the 9:15 AM and the 11:00 AM services on Sunday, May 24th. Members at the meeting will receive the Rector’s report on the state of the parish, the reports of the Treasurer and Wardens, and elect candidates for the Vestry. The candidates nominated for the vestry . . . → Read More: Vestry candidates for the Annual Meeting, May 24th