Just the facts

With just over two weeks to go before the Garden Party we’ve shifted our efforts into high gear to make this the best Garden Party ever. Our needs are many, so in the interest of brevity here are “just the facts” of how you can help.

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Sunday morning discussion group

Join us on Sunday mornings between the 9:15 AM and 11:15 AM services for a lively discussion of the collects and lessons appointed for that day.

We meet upstairs in the Rector’s office immediately following the 9:15 AM service. The discussions are led by Dan Bursi.

Help wanted: No experience necessary

With just over three weeks to go before the Garden Party we’re shifting our efforts into high gear to make this the best Garden Party ever.

So now’s the time to drop off your jumble for the Jumble table. Please rummage the corners of your closets for bric-a-brac, collectibles, books, DVDs, CDs and oddities for . . . → Read More: Help wanted: No experience necessary

April 9th Planning Meeting

The John F. Nicoll Pipe Band performs during the opening ceremonies of St Stephen’s British Garden Party and Fête.

We hope you can join us on Tuesday, April 9th for the last Parish Life Committee Meeting prior to the Garden Party. Come and lend your valuable ideas and opinions at this your last . . . → Read More: April 9th Planning Meeting

As I see it

I spend a good deal of time just observing. In fact, that’s mostly what I do.

And what I saw a couple of weeks ago almost made me actually fly right off my perch. The pile of non-perishable food and household supplies for At Jacob’s Well just kept growing and growing until it practically engulfed . . . → Read More: As I see it

A floral challenge

“All Things British.” That’s the theme of this year’s Garden Party Flower Contest.

Here’s your chance to create a whimsical expression in flowers of whatever image “all things British” evokes in you.

It could be the royal carriage, a favorite James Bond movie, or even Dr. Who’s Tardis. Just “say it in flowers” and bring . . . → Read More: A floral challenge

Happy Easter!

The Baptismal Font decorated for Easter 2013

Last night’s Great Easter Vigil was a wonderful service. If you don’t have plans for this morning, there’s still time to get to one of our services: said Holy Communion at 8:00 AM, and then Choral Eucharist at both the 9:15 AM and 11:15 AM services.

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Ahh, Spring!

The last threat (we hope) of heavy snow passed us by and signs of spring are appearing in the form of crocuses and daffodils growing taller by the day. And so our thoughts turn to – what else? – Garden Party.

Believe it or not, in less than eight weeks there’ll be dancing around . . . → Read More: Ahh, Spring!

Anne Hawkins’ Retirement Party

Come celebrate Anne’s retirement on Saturday April 6th, 2013. The party will take place at Rosa and Jim Halbert’s home, 7929 Ruxway Road from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Maps and directions will be available closer to the date. We are asking you to bring an hors d’oeuvre, salad, or dessert. Please RSVP to either . . . → Read More: Anne Hawkins’ Retirement Party

Holy Week Schedule 2013

March 24th through March 31st Palm Sunday(March 24th) 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist 9:15 AM Choral Eucharist 11:15 AM Choral Eucharist Holy Monday 6:00 PM Holy Eucharist Holy Tuesday 6:00 PM Holy Eucharist Holy Wednesday 6:00 PM Holy Eucharist Maundy Thursday 7:00 PM Choral Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar Good Friday 12 Noon The Seven . . . → Read More: Holy Week Schedule 2013