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The Witness
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February 2012
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1303 South Bross Lane, Longmont CO 80501 303-776-1072
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February Important Dates
Feb. 3 - Legacy Society Chili Cook-off, 6-9pm
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 - Financial Peace University, 5-9pm
Feb. 12 - Safeguarding God's Children Workshop, Noon-3pm
Feb. 15 - Vestry Meeting, 7pm
Feb. 21 - Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 6pm
Feb. 22 - Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
at 7 am, 10 am or 7 pm
Feb. 23 - March Witness Deadline
Feb. 29 - Lenten Soup & Program - 6-8pm
Click here for the complete February Calendar
Click here for the February Server List
Click here for the February / March Coffee Cart
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Wanted...Servers are needed for the Ash Wednesday Services at 7 am, 10 am and 7 pm on Wednesday Feb. 22. If you would like to read, chalice, usher, or acolyte
for any service, please email
Brenda diZerega at bpdizerega@comcast.net
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| Thank You
I would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" to our outgoing Vestry members: Rich Carey, Chris Ray, Steve Rogers and our Senior Warden, Vince Heuring. These Vestry members have worked very hard to make our church something we can all be proud of, and have represented you all well. I hope you will take the time to thank
them all personally.
Fr. Max +
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St. Stephen's Church Family Campout
Join us August 2, 3 & 4th at Estes Park for our annual Camping Trip. We have RV and tent sites reserved, as well as several cabins.
Hot tub and swimming pool, miniature golf, horseshoes, and a playground are just some of the activities to enjoy. For more information, click here.
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Why Lent and Ash Wednesday Services
Many Christians attend special services of public worship on the first day of Lent called "Ash Wednesday." The name is the result of a tradition in which the priest burns the palm leaves which have remained from the previous year's Palm Sunday and, after blessing the ashes, uses them to mark a cross on the foreheads of the worshipers with these words: "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return"(Genesis 3:19).
From biblical times the act of sprinkling oneself with ashes has been a sign of repentance for sin. When Job, for instance, came to appreciate the holiness of God and his own state of sinfulness, he said: "I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees thee; therefore, I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes" (Job 42:5-6). The first day of Lent is the time when Christians demonstrate their humility before the throne of God with the mark of ashes.
Please join us on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, for the service of Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes at 7 am, 10 am or 7 pm to remind ourselves of this great truth.
Once again this year we will experience a quiet Lent. Our Sunday services will include silence, candles, special music and other stations to help guide your spiritual journey during Lent. Take time to enjoy the moment and the spirit among us as we worship. I hope it will once be a meaningful Lent that opens the senses and quiets the mind.
Fr. Max+
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Dear St. Stephen's Episcopal Church & Deacon Jan Dewlen,
We are most grateful for your support which is helping the churches in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A 40' container of food which will provide 100,000 meals of oatmeal & 150,000 servings of soup has been shipped to the many suffering from the drought & famine areas in Kenya. Please pray for the children as in times of drought they suffer the most. Children under 5 are particularly susceptible to killer diseases such as measles and malaria.
The proceeds make possible education for orphaned children in Kenya and Uganda. With thousands of orphaned children who barely exist with the
societal structure, education is the only hope for them to impact their culture and secure a more promising future. A nutritious lunch is also provided for the orphans.
Thank you for your support of $1,016.00 which has made this outreach possible. If you would like more information on any of these projects, please let us know.
Faithfully yours,
Keith Jesson
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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.org
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Sunday Services
Holy Eucharist - 8:00 Rite 1
Holy Eucharist - 10:00 Rite 2
Child Christian Ed - 10:00
Church Office Hours
Tues: 9:00 - 3:00
Weds: 9:00 - 1:00
Thurs: 9:00 - 3:00
Wheelchair and Wheelchair Seating Available
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Staff and Phone Extensions
Rev. Max Bailey, Rector --- 2
Rev. Jan Dewlen, Deacon -- 3
Rev. Dana Solomon, Deacon -- 6
Brenda diZerega, Music Director -- 4
Meghan Marks, Kids Hope Director-7
Kandace Einbeck, Secretary -- 0
St. Stephen's Christian School -- 5
Roman Krafczyk
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. Gloria & Douglas Brisson
2. William & Evelyn Timan
3. Grayce Wojniak;
Chris & Brian Harrison
4. Monty Jennings
5. Cherry Marcellus; Kirk Ray
6. Betty Bonsall
7. Colette & Kevin O'Brien
9. Barrett Groves
10. Susan Hedgepath-Amy; Ryan Western
12. Mark Turner
13. Shirley O'Brien
14. Ben Eggen
15. George Stevens
16. Mike Jones;
Brenda & Phillip diZerega
17. Gwynn Reback;
Margo Walsh
19. Brittney Hurd;
Annie Kastner
21. Dustin Cordova; Kay Kelly; David Eggen
22. Lexi Wenheimer
23. Alice Pfauth
24. Lori Rae Worland; Susi Caragol; Bo Ray
25. Dana Coffield; Harry Hoffman; Dominic Trader
26. Billy Martin
28. Emily Towers; Ryan Jones; Joseph Reback
29. Mary & Wendell Renken
The WITNESS is sent to our St. Stephen's family, friends and student families of St. Stephen's Christian School. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please let the office know by calling 303-776-1072, ext 0 or send an email with your request to info@ststephenslongmont.com
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If there is anyone young or old who would like to be confirmed or simply dig deeper into the Episcopal faith and life, please talk to Father Max ASAP. We are still looking into having a confirmation class but don't know how many people would be interested. Thanks.
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Year End Statements
These are available to be picked up in the Narthex. They are in alphabetical order.
Please take yours when you are at the Church on Sunday and save St. Stephen's the postage!
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Safeguarding
God's Children
Feb. 12, Noon-3pm, Boone Hall Safeguarding God's Children is an in-depth educational and training program for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse in everyday life and in ministry. The Episcopal Church is committed to providing a safe environment for all our children. Therefore, there is a requirement that all staff and volunteers who interact with children and youth on a regular basis attend a workshop every 4 years. For details, click here
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St. Stephen's Legacy Society Chili Cook Off
You are invited to a chili cook off to honor the founding members of St. Stephen's 1881 Legacy Society!
Do you make awesome chili? How about corn bread? Bring it to the contest!! When: 6:00 pm Friday, February 3rd Where: Boone Hall For more details, click here
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In Memoriam
The Reverend
Steve Cunningham
July 7, 1951 -
January 23, 2012
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Financial Peace University
Financial Peace University is coming to St. Stephen's again! The new class starts Sunday, January 29, at 6:00pm. Sign up right away to ensure that the class materials arrive in time.
Financial Peace University is a wonderful, practical, entertaining 13 week class designed to help people successfully manage their personal finances. This course will help you understand the forces behind your financial distress, create a budget you can stick to, set goals you can achieve, and make things right for you and your family - financially, emotionally, and spiritually - for good.
If this sounds like a class you would benefit from, here are the details:
Classes begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. The classes are Sundays from January 29, 2012 through, April 29th, 2011. Classes are held in Boone Hall with coordinators Jack and Gay Hampton. Gay and Jack brought Financial Peace University to St. Stephens for the first time in the fall of 2007. The principles learned in the classes have helped many St. Stephen's members as well as people from outside the church.
Sundays
February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
March 4th, 11th , 18th, and 25th
April 1st, April 8th (No class, Easter), April 15th, April 22nd, April 29th
The class is $110.00 which covers the cost of the kit. If you are part of a couple, it is $110.00 per couple. The kit includes the book, workbook, software, audio CDs of the class, envelope system, etc. Sign up sheets are available from Gay or Jack Hampton, or in the Church office. Please turn in your registration sheet, or call to reserve your spot as soon as possible. Pre-payment is requested in order for the class materials to arrive on time for the first class. Click here for full details.
Please call or email Gay or Jack if you are planning to take the class, or if you have questions, at303-678-1579 or emailing jnghampton@comcast.net.
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