St. Stephen's Weekly Touchstone
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost   
August 11, 2013

 

The Fontaines Trip to the Galapagos

 

  

Parishioners Rich and Trina Fontaine have had an exciting summer. Rich left his job at Martha Stewart Omnimedia after 18 years to take a new position at Lindblad Expeditions, where he is Chief Marketing Officer.  His new employer wanted Rich to get a feel for what the company offers, so off Rich and Trina went, on a 10 day trip to the Galapagos. They took amazing photos, walking up close to many forms of wildlife. The photos below look like National Geographic shots by a professional, but were taken by Rich and Trina.


The famous Blue Footed Boobie with her eggs.


Galapagos Sea Lions laze on the shore.  
 

 A Galapagos land iguana

 

 

 This red breasted frigate shows off his inflatable red chest, a mating signal.

 
Rich and Trina walked right up to this Giant Land Tortoise.



Rich and Trina snorkeled among sharks in the crevice at this rock formation, known as Leon Dormido, located near the coast of San Cristobal Island.
 
 
 
After this amazing trip Rich is excited to begin his new job marketing such expeditions. Of this vacation Rich said,
"The Galapagos Islands are one of the most pristine areas in the world, with a vast number of endemic species, who lack any fear of humans -- allowing unparalleled access and proximity.  97% of the islands are national parkland, and visitor limits are strictly controlled by the Ecuadorian government to protect this natural wonder.  The islands are a stunning example of effective conservation and preservation efforts."


 Weekly Images:


Daniel has worked hard on his pitching this summer.

 
The Billet family spent time on Cape Cod.  Here they are on the boardwalk in Sandwich.
  
 
The flowers in front of St. Stephen's

 

Announcements at St. Stephen's Church

 

HOSTS FOR ICED TEA ON THE LAWN:  In summer, when so many people are traveling, we don't assign weekly hosting duty for iced tea on the lawn.  We need volunteers to sign up each week.  The same goes for Saturday evening wine and cheese.  Please let the office know if you can host these after service fellowship gatherings.  Call the office at 273-3812 or email to [email protected].

 

Weekly Readings
 
First Reading:  Isaiah 1: 1, 10-20
Second Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
Gospel Luke 12: 32-40


Sunday Servers

Ushers:  Richard and Grace Lunder 
Acolyte:  Robert Lunder
Chalicist: Annlee Milani 
Reader First Lesson:  James Turner 
Reader Second Lesson:  Charity Lunder 
Altar Guild:   Tina Wolf 
Flower Guild:   Meg Gregg 
Iced Tea on the Lawn:    Lander
 
   


Nursery care is available at the 9:30 am Sunday service.
Our Saturday evening service is held at 5:30 pm.
More information can be found at our website:

 

For any questions or needs, you can contact the church office

at 914-273-3812 or [email protected]

Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9 to 2:30.