Have you heard about PAD?

Have you heard about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?

8 to 12 million people in the US have PAD, and unfortunately only half know it Only 10% of persons with PAD have classic symptoms Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol

PAD screenings are normally not part of a routine . . . → Read More: Have you heard about PAD?

A Stroke Doesn’t Have to Happen!

Did you Know…

Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the US 4 out of 5 people who have suffered a stroke had no apparent warning signs 80% of all strokes can be prevented

Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life . . . → Read More: A Stroke Doesn’t Have to Happen!

Life Line Screening: Signs of a Stroke

Life Line Screening will be holding a screening session at St Stephen’s on Tuesday, July 10th. See our previous post for details on the packages available. Meanwhile, here’s some food for thought, to encourage you to make your appointment today.

SIGNS OF A STROKE SUDDEN WEAKNESS Numbness or paralysis . . . → Read More: Life Line Screening: Signs of a Stroke

Fourth of July Hymnfest

Come raise your voice in a musical tribute to the USA at our Fourth of July Hymnfest, taking place in our usual Evensong timeslot on Sunday, July 1st at 6.00 PM. The programme will include the usual patriotic spectaculars, supplemented by some of the parish’s most popular hymns. An American ‘Burgers-‘n’-Boh’ cookout will follow.

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Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 17th (II)

Part II of The Rector’s Report

For the second year in a row, the Award for Making Bricks Without Straw goes to Adric, our Organist & Choir Master. Thanks to his creative direction and innovative music selection, the Choir of Men & Boys has maintained a remarkably high standard despite an acute shortage of trebles.

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Silly Summer Suppers are starting June 21st

The moment you have all been waiting for now approaches. On Thursday, June 21st, the chefs of St. Stephen’s will begin the 2012 series of “Silly Summer Suppers”. And this year we will be starting with a mouthwatering tailgate party—hamburgers, franks, chicken, and all the trimmings.

Truth to tell, it’s hard to think of a . . . → Read More: Silly Summer Suppers are starting June 21st

Life Line Screening, July 10th, 2012

Protect your health! Together we can help prevent strokes in our community. The “Helping Hands” program can help save your life and the lives of your loved ones through simple, painless, preventive health screenings. Life Line Screening will be holding a screening session at St Stephen’s on Tuesday, July 10th. There . . . → Read More: Life Line Screening, July 10th, 2012

Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 17th

Part I of The Rector’s Report

The Annual Parish Meeting will take place between the 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services on Sunday, June 17th. St Stephen’s has enjoyed another successful year—despite the continuing recession. We have welcomed quite a number of new members, although, sadly, we have also said a final earthly farewell to . . . → Read More: Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 17th

Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 17th

The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 17th. Over the years, we’ve tried all manner of strategies to improve attendance at our annual meetings. We’ve even tried feeding you breakfast. The response has been underwhelming.

Thus we have decided to revert to the original annual meeting plan for Sunday, June 17th: the . . . → Read More: Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 17th

2012 Garden Party Flower Show

Once again our parishioners outdid themselves with floral arrangements for the 2012 Garden Party Flower Show. You can see them in the latest addition to our Photo Gallery.