St. Stephen's Weekly Touchstone
 
March 1, 2011
 
The Week Leading up to the Last Sunday After the Epiphany

Thought of the Week

I am always a little amazed when my dog, Casey, can see in the darkness.  How does she see so well when there isn't any light around?  Well, the truth is that there is light around, I just can't see it because my eyes don't work as well as Casey's.  I was thinking about this the other night when I was turning everything off before bed and feeling my way around.  I wonder if I looked funny to Casey.  I wonder if she thought, why is he moving so slow, he could see just fine a minute ago.  Why did he just step on me?   Sometimes we can allow ourselves to become more acutely attuned to light by letting our eyes adjust.  Sometimes we simply need help to see beyond our own abilities.  Wherever we are in being able to see the light of God, we can take comfort in knowing that there is light there even when we can't see it, even when everything appears pitch black.  Sometimes with enough attention and time we can adjust, but sometimes we simply need others with us who can see better than we can.  Sometimes the only one who can lead us through the darkness the one who is light Himself, Jesus. There is light everywhere; seek it out, and ask for help.  I promise you we won't look funny as you move slowly reaching out in hope.    

See you in Church!

Fr. Josh
Weekly Pictures
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Our new boiler and hot water heater.
Photo by Fr. Josh
  

Weekly Announcements 

 

Mt. Kisco Food Pantry:

Our next opportunity to volunteer at the Mt. Kisco Food Pantry will be Tuesday, March 8th, 5 pm - 7 pm.  Please contact Sheila Varughese at sheila.carnicelli@ubs.com if you will be able to join us.

 

Ash Wednesday Services:

Please join us for the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist on Ash Wednesday, March 9th, at 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  The 7:00 service will include music.

 

Friendship Supper:

The Billet family will be hosting our next Friendship Supper (adults only please) on Friday March 11 at 7pm.  Please email Laura Johnson at ljohnson6@metlife.com to RSVP and let her know what dish you are bringing.

 

Wednesday Noon Day Services:

The Wednesday noon day services at St. Stephen's will be on hiatus during Lent,  March 16th - April 13th, as we will gather at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church for the Community Ecumenical Lenten Services. St. Stephen's will be hosting the service and luncheon on March 23rd.  There is a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall to bring a dish for the luncheon, please help us offer hospitality to our neighbors.

 

New Lenten Adult Education Series:

In the Season of Lent we will be reading and discussing Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.  The dates are March 16, 30, April 6, and 13 (no March 23rd class).  There is no prior knowledge or work required and all are welcome to participate.  We meet Sunday mornings at 9 am in the Bethany Room.  Join us for these enjoyable and informative gatherings!

 

Fr. Josh Paternity Leave: 

Fr. Josh will be out of the office Thursdays and Fridays from January 13 through May 6 with the exception of Holy Week (April 17-23). He will also be away the week of March 15-21. As always, Fr. Josh is available for Pastoral Emergencies, please don't hesitate to contact him at the numbers below. 

 

Weekly Readings

  

Our first reading of the week will be 2 Peter 1:16-21

See the reading here:  http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=166007794

 

 

Our Gospel reading of the week will be Matthew 17:1-9

See the reading here:   http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=166007741

Sunday Servers

 

Ushers:    Nat Hoyt and Annlee Milani                                                  

Acolyte:  Charlie Hoyt

Chalicist:  Laura Desmarais

Reader:     Trina Fontaine                                                                    

Altar Guild:   Annlee Milani                                               

Coffee Hour:  Brown

For any questions or needs, you may contact Father Josh Condon; office - 914-273-3812, Rectory - 914-273-4570, cell - 917-753-1997,
or by e-mail: jcondon.ststephens@gmail.