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

British Garden Party a huge $4K success

“This garden party,” asked the lady at the other end of the telephone, “Is it rain or shine?” It was quite a sensible question, really. It had been raining for much of the day and the forecast for the next days—including, Saturday, May 5th—seemed just as grim. “Oh yes,” I told her, “It is most . . . → Read More: British Garden Party a huge $4K success

Sign up to become a Garden Party Patron

Every civic organization seems to sponsor some sort of the ethnic festival these days. The Greeks have bouzouki music and spinach pies. The Germans, oom-pah bands and bratwurst. Back in the old days, Romans had orgies and roasted dormice.

But what do Anglican Churches have by way of ethnic festivals? Vicarage Garden Parties, of course! . . . → Read More: Sign up to become a Garden Party Patron

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 21st

St Stephen’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Supper takes place on Tuesday, February 21st. These famous suppers are not only gastronomic events, they are also real inflation fighters. The price has remained unchanged for 21 years. We challenge you to find anything in Baltimore with a comparable record!

For a mere $5 per adult you . . . → Read More: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 21st

Parish Life Committee Supper Meeting

All are welcome to our Supper Meeting at 6:30 PM, on Tuesday, February 7th. The agenda: To discuss upcoming events and review successes and failures of past events. Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship.

The Cookie Walk Approaches!

Those of you who have never experienced a Cookie Walk may be wondering what all the fuss is about. So for your edification, we have put together some pictures from Cookie Walks Past. See you Saturday!

Cookie Walks Past

Here are some photos from Cookie Walks Past—some from as far back as 2002. The cookies have completely taken over the Parish Hall (which was enlarged a couple of years ago), so some displays have moved to the lobby and the hallway.

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Greens, gifts & help, please!

We use fresh greens for our baskets and to sell in our bags of greens. Please survey your garden and and cut greens for us. They can be delivered to church from Tuesday, November 30th—just leave them outside or in the courtyard. If deliveries are difficult, call Donna Szper at (410) 252–1499 to arrange a . . . → Read More: Greens, gifts & help, please!

Cookie Walk 2011 Appeal

The Cookie Walk is almost here! (You know all about the Cookie Walk, right? If not, read all about it at cookiewalk.ststeve.com!

☞ We need help to assemble the Cookie Walk mailer, Tuesday & Wednesday, November 8th & 9th, beginning at 9:00 AM.

☞ We also need new and nearly new gifts, as well . . . → Read More: Cookie Walk 2011 Appeal

More in sorrow than …

(Editor’s note: This screed from Isaac was published in response to a Newsletter article by parishioner Don Ruthig)

Isn’t that just like a human! You try to do them a favor and all they do is whine about it! It’s not my fault I can’t eat cookies. I’m just not equipped to do it. . . . → Read More: More in sorrow than …

Brassed off with Isaac’s Cookie Walk arrogance

Posted from the Newsletter on behalf of parishioner Don Ruthig

The nerve of that eagle Isaac. He freely admits not eating cookies, much less cooking them, but yet has the brass to urge us parishioners to ante up five pounds each.

He should have been around our house at Christmas. Then he’d know something about . . . → Read More: Brassed off with Isaac’s Cookie Walk arrogance