Week of February 15 - February 21, 2026

CASTING OUR NET
ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604
Rev. Mary Bargiel 765-721-3037 mbargiel@me.com
Website: ststephensnewharmony.org
Facebook: New Harmony St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
You may give online by visiting our website or by texting SSNH to 73256
A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL TO LOVE, LEARN, AND LIVE THE WORD OF GOD
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- PANCAKE DINNER, Tuesday, February 17th at 6:00 p.m.
- ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE , February 18th at 6:30 p,m.
- FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, February 19th
- VESTRY RETREAT, Saturday, February 21st at 4:30 p/m.
- FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT, February 22nd. Holy Eucharist with Rev. Mary Bargiel.
- VESTRY, February 22nd, after coffee hour.
- The Deadline for submissions for the newsletter and the bulletin is at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Newsletters will be distributed on Wednesday afternoon.
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Do you want to sign up for a Sunday ministry or check the schedule?
The FEBRUARY Liturgy VOLUNTEER SIGN UP SHEET is available here
Please use this link or if you need assistance,
contact a member of the Liturgy Planning Committee.
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**LITURGICAL CALENDAR**
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February 15
The Last Sunday
after the Epiphany
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
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February 22
The First Sunday
in LENT
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
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March 1
The Second Sunday
in LENT
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
John 3:1-17
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March 8
The Third Sunday
in LENT
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
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March 15
The Fourth Sunday
in LENT
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41
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- PRAYERS for the church, its members, and its mission.

- Sean Rowe, our Presiding Bishop; Jennifer, our Bishop.
- Mauricio, Bishop of our companion Diocese of Brasilia.
- For The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Haiti, and especially for Saint Andrew’s Parish and the School in Mithon.
- For the Venerable Jean Michelin.
- The nation and all in authority.
- The welfare of the world.
- Richard & Margaret; Audrey; Ann; Scott; Rachel; Jane; Coty; Norman; Ed; Kathy R.; Ryan Seaton; Kim; Ellie B.; Irma; Mary Ellen; Lana Ann; Cindy B.; Rob M.; Suzanne B.
- All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially.
- Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, and all who serve.
- Safety in travel: EB; Benton; Reid; Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
- Those who have died: David VanLaningham. All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
- For all the blessings of this life: The promise of warmer weather. The church’s season of Lent.
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For those celebrating
BIRTHDAYS in February:
Feb 2 - Claire Mumford
Feb 10 - Jacob Mumford
Feb 19 - Benton Frisse
Feb 25 - Ivy Singleton
Feb 27 - EB Mumford
Feb 28 - Robin Davis
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For those celebrating
ANNIVERSARIES in February:
Feb 18 - Darrell & Vickie Harris
Feb 23 - David & Vicki Campbell
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