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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Happenings February 4
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
351 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203-438-3789
Worship Schedule
Sunday Holy Eucharist 8:00 am
10:00 am
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Clergy
Rev. Edward G. Rice
Interim Rector
Rev. Les Hughs
Priest Associate
Rev. Linda Arsenie
Deacon
Rev. Aaron Manderbach
Rector Emeritus
Vestry Richard Cutting Senior Warden Lizzie Hanson Junior Warden Mike Ryan Treasurer Mike Rodgers Assistant Treasurer Elizabeth Klvana Clerk
Staff
Kay Gelfman Financial Administrator Ginny Fitzpatrick Parish Administrator Virginia Leeman Parish Organist Paul Lyons
Sexton
Erin Mckibben
Children's Minister
Susie McMullan
Administrative Assistant
Suzanne Perlman Coordinator of Counseling Noelle Carr
Nursery School Director
Scott Toperzer
Music Minister
Liz Townsend
Youth Minister
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A huge thank you to our hard-working Sexton, Paul Lyons for keeping our facilities accessible and our sidewalks and parking lots, safe to traverse! Please thank him!
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Weekly Inspiration
I'm very happy if you can see Jesus in me, because I can see Jesus in you. Holiness is not just for a few people. It is for everyone. Mother Teresa
Snow Policy Please be advised, if the Ridgefield Schools have canceled, we are also closed, including evening activities. If there is a morning delay, all morning activities are canceled as well. Please be safe. A big THANK YOU to all who donated to the Cody Dingee Fund and made cookies! Cody and his motherwelcomed the box of goodies with tears of joy and thankfulness. Please keep Cody and his family in your prayers. St. Stephen's Middle School Youth Group THIS SUNDAY! Please bring non-perishables for donation to the Food Pantry and Daily Bread |
Come Out and Play!
St. Stephen's New Playgroup Meeting
Come in from the cold, and join us
for some parent and child socializing at St. Stephen's!
Organized by the Newcomers Committee, this brand-new playgroup is designed for parents with young children aged (roughly) 3 and under. The group will meet on various Mondays throughout the spring and while the group is hosted by the Newcomers Committee, the group is open to all St. Stephen's members -- both old and new to the church.
So, come out and fight that cabin fever with a change of scenery and some friendly new faces. Meetings will be at 9:30 am in South Hall
Monday, February 7 at 9:30
Monday, February 28 at 9:30
Monday, March 14 at 9:30
Please respond by e-mail to Sarah Blandford at sjblandford@gmail.com if you think you might make it, so we know how many people to expect. If you don't get around to it, show up anyway - we'll be happy to see you!
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To the Fine women of St. Stephen's parish...
You are cordially invited to a
Valentine Luncheon
Hosted by the
MARY BREWSTER FUND
The Mary Brewster Fund invites all women of the parish to celebrate Valentine's Day at St. Stephen's. For the fourth year, the Mary Brewster Committee will sponsor a luncheon in North Hall
Saturday, February 12 from noon to 2:00 p.m.
This luncheon has become a favorite among St. Stephen's women. Please join us to enjoy fellowship, meet new parishioners and indulge in a delicious meal together.
RSVP: Nancy McDaniel 438-4571
To reserve your place at the party!
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Why do parents love St. Stephen's Nursery School?
This is what some of our parents have to say:
"Not only are my children tremendously well prepared for kindergarten, but the caring and individual attention they receive from the teachers makes me (and my children) feel as if they are left with a close family member, not just a preschool." - Magdalena Fincham
"St. Stephen's Nursery School offers the kind of program that gives children an excellent educational background. It is cognitively stimulating, yet also focused on social and emotional growth." - Sarah Blandford
"The play based program taught our children to love school and thoroughly prepared them for kindergarten." - Carrie Ertl
Enrollment is now open for the 2011-2012 school year at St. Stephen's Nursery School. Please contact Noelle Carr at 203-438-6806 to arrange a tour and see why parents (and children) love our school. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Stephen's! Please visit www.ststephensnurseryschool.org more information.
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ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
Get ready for children's choirs! Rehearsal will begin at 11:15 and end at 12 each Sunday. There will be two groups of children: K-2 and 3-8 (grade), if you feel that your 4 year-old would do well in choir, feel free bring them as well! I look forward to seeing you all on the 30th. Volunteers are needed, please contact Scott Toperzer at stoperzer@yahoo.com.
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Search Committee Update:
The search committee continues to meet regularly and is now in the process of putting together the parish survey. The survey is a very important document that not only allows us to hear from the parish but will also be a part of the parish profile that potential candidates will receive. Our goal is to have 100% participation from the parish. We will keep you regularly updated as we proceed and welcome any questions, comments or concerns that you might have.
John Morrison, Chair
Many thanks to the following individuals who are on the Rector Search Committee. You may feel free to contact them with questions and concerns.
Andy Robertson: andrewg_robertson@swissre.com
Linda Berry: berry2079@comcast.net
Charlie Ballard: charlie.ballard@ipsos.com
Dave Wilson: david.wilson@gecas.com
Eliza Shanley: eshanley@womenatworknetwork.com
Kathy Ryan: kryan10@comcast.net
Robin Axness: robinaxness@aol.com
Bill Snellings: TOXdoc143@aol.com
John Morrison: john.e.morrison@mssb.com
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 Hospitality
Calling all nice people ... and that means you!
The newcomers committee is looking for more people to help us welcome those who are new to St. Stephen's. This is such an important ministry, especially during this time of transition for our church. Here's how you can help make a difference:
1. Sign up to be a Hospitality Minister (HM)
2. Join the Newcomer's Committee
Please contact Kristin Bryson at kristin.a.bryson@gmail.com
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 Mission News
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry always needs donations. There is a need for almost everything, but especially for meals in a can, fruit or juice, and sugar, oil, and flour and, of course diapers. Please consider bringing one item each week!!
Knitting and Crocheting Group
Will meet in South Hall on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, the first Wednesday at 6 pm & the third Wednesday during the day at 1 pm.
Daily Bread
The next Daily bread is scheduled for Monday, February 28th. Please contact the office if you are interested in participating.
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 Children's Ministry
We've had a slow start to the New Year. Church School is back in session on February except for the 20th. Stay safe and warm!
Erin McKibben, Children's Minister emckibben@ststephens-ridgefield.org
 Middle School Sunday School We will be discussing some upcoming events for the next few months, so come join us! No High School Youth Group this week - Super Bowl Sunday....
Confirmation Class this week is 11:30am-1:00 pm due to the SUPER BOWL!
Next YAC Meeting - Thursday, February 17th at 7:30 pm
"Youth Ministry cannot be healthy if it is not in partnership with the family!"
Liz Townsend, Youth Minister ltownsend@ststephens-ridgefield.org
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St. Stephen's Nursery School
Registration is open for the 2011-2012 school year at St. Stephen's Nursery School. Please remind family and friends that it is time to schedule tours to visit the school.
Click on our link under Ministry quick-links for more information
Noell Carr, Director
203-438-6806
ncarr@ststephens-ridgefield.org
Check us out on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?profile=1&id=154695407876983#!/pages/St-Stephens-Nursery-School/154695407876983
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Contact Info
Virginia Fitzpatrick
Parish Administrator
gfitzpatrick@ststephens-ridgefield.org
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