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Easter Week Events
Palm Sunday, April 17 -- 8:00 and 10:00 Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, April 20 -- 9:00 Morning Prayer
Maundy Thursday, April 21 -- 7:30 pm Holy Eucharist & Foot Washing
Thursday Evening April 21 to Friday Morning April 22 -- Prayer Vigil
Good Friday, April 22 -- 7:30 am Liturgy & Communion from Reserve Sacrament
Good Friday, April 22 -- 7:30 pm Service of Tenebrae
Holy Saturday, April 23 -- 10:00 am Holy Saturday Liturgy
Holy Saturday, April 23 -- 2:00 pm Children's Service & Egg Hunt
Holy Saturday, April 23 -- 7:30 pm Easter Vigil Service
Easter Sunday, April 24 -- 8:00 am and 10:00 am Easter Service
Easter Sunday, April 24 -- 9:15 am Easter Brunch
Please download and print this flier for complete information.
St. Stephen's Holy Week Events PDF
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Welcome to the online version of the Witness newsletter. We hope you enjoy this electronic edition. This edition is a duplicate of the printed version that you should have already received, and I realize that the dates for some of the events have already passed. Alas, that is the result of trying to design something new, and will get better with future editions.
Also, I have found that this version will look slightly different depending on which email program you are using. For example, some things don't line up quite like I want them to, and some of the images are not scaled the same. Let me know of any problems, and send a screen capture if you can. I don't promise that I can fix every little detail, but I will do what I can.
Please send comments to:
Jerry Dewlen j.dewlen@gmail.com
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Confirmation
Our Front Range Regional Confirmation will be held on Saturday, May 7 here at St. Stephen's. The confirmands will gather at 9:00 for a meeting with the Bishop and the service will begin at 10:00. A reception, with finger foods provided by each participating family, will be held directly following. Please pray for the following people who will be receiving the sacrament of confirmation at that service: Marty Marten, Eric Schaetzel, Amanda Schaetzel, Mary Ann Ryan.
If anyone else wishes to be confirmed or received or to make a reaffirmation of faith at that service, please speak with Fr. Max by April 5
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Lenten Morning Prayer
Lenten Mor ning Prayer continues all Wednesdays of April at 9:00 A.M.,. You are invited to observe a Holy Lent by attending Morning Prayer in the Chapel every Wednesday of Lent, April 6, 13th and 20th. Those who wish may stay for coffee/ tea and fellowship afterward.
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Spiritual Practices for Life: or
"Slogging through Lent"
Join us on the first two Wednesday evenings in April at 6 pm for a simple supper and to explore various paths of spirituality. On April 6 Heidi Rhodes of Denver University will discuss Buddhist spirituality and meditation, and on April 13 a program on Mishkhah will be presented by Kate Eaton of St. John's Cathedral.
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Ruthless Trust:
We are making available in the library a few copies of a wonderful book for Lenten study. The book, Brennan Manning's Ruthless Trust, will bring you face to face with the love of the Father. God is love. There is a sign-up sheet in the library to use to sign out a book.
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Loose Connections
 Loose Connections Brunch Ministry will meet for our brunch on Sunday, April 10th after the 10 am service at the Cheese Importers on S. Pratt Pkwy (just before the bridge). The menu includes light lunch items such as- salads, quiche, sandwiches, soups and paninis. All are welcome to attend. If the weather is nice we have the option of outdoor seating. Merla Page
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 2011 Thanks!
Thanks to  the congregation for your amazing attendance at this year's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. We had about 100 attendees this year, many more than we've had in recent memory. Every table was filled, and we netted over $300 at the event. Maybe it was the bacon!
And a special thanks to the volunteer cooks and cleanup folks, who did such an amazing job:
Craig Benson, Rich Carey, Kory Cash, Ken Cline, Doug Cummings, Jerry Dewlen, Mike Jones, George LeFever, Fr. Max, Mike Pipis, Kirk Ray, Steve Rogers, and Eric Schaetzel. Great job, guys!
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Help for Longmont's Homeless Through the Summer
Summer months will be upon us very soon. The homeless population faces problems of mosquitoes and scorching sun burning their skin as they keep on the move from place to place. They will still be hungry, and want to stay clean if they can. When someone walks all day to get to different locations, socks wear out very fast and need replaced.
The H.O.P.E. (Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement) Outreach van goes out every night of the month to serve the homeless who need it most. The volunteers know people by name and distribute various supplies along with a meal, to keep people alive.
St. Stephen's wants to help H.O.P.E. with the outreach program. We will gather the following supplies, during the month of April, to fill gallon zip-lock bags. On May 15th, between services and during Sunday School you are invited to come to Boone Hall and help fill the bags.
· Men's Socks
· Travel shampoo, conditioner, lotion, deodorant
· Hand wipes
· Off mosquito wipes
· Sunscreen
· Toothbrush (We have toothpaste)
· canned meal (soup, stew) with pop-top lid
· small box raisins
· granola bar
· canned meat with pop-top lid
· plastic spoon, fork
· gallon size zip-lock bags.
There will be a large tub or two in the Narthex for the supplies. Please be generous this Lent. Be the salt or light to someone and make a difference in our city. A personal note: I have been an Outreach volunteer with H.O.P.E for almost a year, and have seen God's hand at work. Ann Jennings and I are a team and go out once a month.. Ann described our task very well when she said, "Our goal is to keep people alive long enough for God to intervene." Deacon Jan Dewlen
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St Stephen's Episcopal Church
1303 South Bross Lane
Longmont, Colorado 80501
303-776-1072
FAX 303-776-1507
www.ststephenslongmont.com
Sunday Services
Holy Eucharist - 8:00, 10:00
Christian Education - 9:15
Wheelchair and Wheelchair Seating Available
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Staff and Phone Extensions
Rev. Max Bailey, Rector --- 2
Rev Steve Cunningham, Asst Priest
Rev. Jan Dewlen, Deacon -- 3
Rev. Dana Solomon, Deacon -- 3
Brenda diZerega, Music Director -- 4
Roman Krafczyk, Youth Director -- 6
Meghan Marks, Kid's Hope Director - 7
Kandace Einbeck, Secretary -- 0
St. Stephen's Christian School -- 5
Vestry
Vince Heuring, Sr Warden 303-530-5544
Chris Marks, Jr Warden 970-532-3854
Ken Cline, Treasurer 303-682-1970
Rich Carey 303-682-9721
Charlie Carr 303-776-8689
Lori Erickson 720-351-3208
Kathy Fetzer 970-532-4170
Lynne Lemmer 720-438-9302
Cherry Marcellus 303-817-6450
Chris Ray 303-678-5680
Steve Rogers 303-823-5561
Eric Schaetzel 720-350-3888
Merla Page, Clerk 303-652-2708
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
1. Taylor Bloom, Kelsey
McWhorter,
Nancy McWhorter, Conor
O'Brien
2. Sol Dewlen, Christopher Kelly
4. Gay Hampton, Barbara
Hoffman, Elizabeth Maas
5. Ashley Knutsen, Katelyn
Wojniak
6. Joanna Turner, Rebecca &
Kevin Pitts
7. Amber Brisson, Justin
Kulikauskas, Gwynneth
Marks, Allison Pfauth,
Nicole Sharp
8. Angela Wolfrum
9. Sullivan Burns, Sean
Magley, Meg Turner,
Lelanda (Lee) & Herb
Berman
10.Tom Trader
11. Gigi Bell, Ed Gray, Lauren
Humphries
12. Grant Jennings
14. Kit Magley, Gretchen &
Vincent Heuring
16. Jan Childress, Harold
Eaton, Mary Renken,
Eric Schaetzel
17. Beryl Worland
18. Gloria Brisson, Shari Olson
Wolfrum
19. Brooks Magley, Jessica
Pipis, Pat & Dart Andrews
20. Bob Ziegenhagen
21. Bryan Cummings
22. Megan Bailey, Ben Bicknell
23. Teed Schey
24. Harriette Grigsby, Chris
Marks, Chuck O'Brien,
Danna Soto
27. Kimberly Pfauth
28. Alexander James Ellinger
30. Stephanie Bassett,
Andrew Pipis
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St Stephen's Art Show
April 28 - May 1
We ho st amazing artists from all over the Front Range during this show. Don't miss it ~ this is a one-time opportunity to see and buy original art and meet the artists too. We create a gift shop only for these days and you won't likely see these items again. The show is co-sponsored by the Longmont Artists' Guild.
St. Stephen's 2011 Art Show Schedule
Thurs, April 28 Preview 4 PM - 6 PM Fri, April 29 Gallery & Gift Shop Open 10 AM - 9 PM Classes on Art As A Business Fri 9:30 AM, 11 AM & 1:30 PM Artists' Reception is Friday, April 29 at 6 PM Saturday, April 30 Gallery & Gift Shop Open 9 AM - 6 PM Artist's Demonstrations at 10 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM Sunday, May 1 Gallery & Gift Shop Open 8 AM - Noon More Details at www.StStephensArtShow.org Join the show Patrons. Clip and drop in collection plate along with your check or mail to St. Stephen's, 3301 S. Bross Lane, Longmont CO 80501 |
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St. Stephen's 2011 Art Show and Sale
Patron
Yes, I will participate as a Patron of the Art Show (Circle one)
$50 Bronze $100 Silver $200 Gold
___Yes, you may list my gift in the Show Catalog
Name for Gift
Please make checks payable to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
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Japanese Earthquake Response Fund
Episcopal Relief & Development has established a Japan Earthquake Response Fund that you can donate to on their website: https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php The 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan Mar.11 was the strongest to hit the country since officials started keeping records over 100 years ago. Adding to the crisis is an ongoing situation at regional nuclear plants, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the response efforts of Nippon Sei Ko Kei (NSKK, the Anglican Communion in Japan) following the catastrophe. An initial contribution has already been sent to the Provincial Office to support work in the Dioceses of Tohoku and Kita Kanto. NSKK is organizing teams with relief supplies, and will also launch a longer-term response to assist those who have lost so much in re-establishing their lives. E-R&D will continue to support the Church in its longer-term recovery plans. Your prayers and support will help in providing for the country's recovery and rebuilding efforts in the days to come. This prayer is by the Rev. Timothy Nakayama, Diocese of Olympia and formerly a priest with NKSS in the Dioceses of Tohoku and Okinawa: O God, the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, O God, the Son, our Friend and Brother, and O God the Holy Spirit, who Leads us Into All Truth: Pour into our hearts the abundance of your mercy so that We, Your People, gathered together during this holy season of Lent in the Year of Our Lord, 2011, may give from our abundance, to help People in the face of so much destruction, suffering, injury, and death, during the Great Earthquake in Northeast Japan: followed by fires, tsunamis and the threat of nuclear fallout. We ask this, in the Name of the One who gave His Life that we might live forever: Our Savior, Friend and Brother-Christ Jesus, Our Lord. AMEN.  |
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Easter Flowers
Although Lent has just begun, so has Spring and it's not too early to think about Easter flowers. There are forms here in the WITNESS, in the Narthex or available from the Altar Guild to dedicate Easter Lilies in memory of a loved one of in thanksgiving for blessings. Please turn them in with your check in any amount to the church office by April 17 th Palm Sunday 
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