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Week of February 16 - February 22, 2025

CASTING OUR NET

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604 

          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

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

  Do you want to sign up for a Sunday ministry or check the schedule? 

The FEBRUARY ministry schedule is available here

 Please use this link or the one attached to the email sent with the newsletter

to check the schedule or sign up to volunteer (including coffee hour).

 

 

 

  • FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, February 20th
  • MERELY PLAYERS read Macbeth, Sunday, March 2nd at 1:00 p.m. in the Gary and Mary Ellen Gerard Fellowship Hall.
  • ASH WEDNESDAY, March 5th.
  • HOLY EUCHARIST with Rev. Mary Bargiel on March 23rd.
  • Deadline for  submissions for the newsletter is at 9 a.m. on Mondays, and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for bulletins
  • Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14. 

 

If you have information/events to add to the Lent & Holy Week Calendar 2025,

please forward that information to the church office.  Thank you.

 

 

 **LITURGICAL CALENDAR** 

February 16

Sixth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Luke 6:17-26

February 23

Seventh Sunday

after the Epiphany

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Psalm 37:1-12, 41-24

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50

Luke 6:27-38

March 2

Last Sunday

after the Epiphany

Exodus 34:29-35

Psalm 99

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Luke 9:28-36

March 9

First Sunday

in Lent

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

Romans 10:8b-13

Luke 4:1-13

March 16

Second Sunday

in Lent

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Psalm 27

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Luke 13:31-35


Under The Beams performers Dmitri and Ann Shelest 

from Kharkiv Special Music School in Ukraine

 presented a special youth concert in the Parish Hall.

 

 

 

  • 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.
  • For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
  • The nation and all in authority.
  • The welfare of the world.
  • Richard & Margaret; Ann; Audrey; Rachel; Scott; Coty; Sue; Jane; Stephanie P; Norman; Ed.
  • All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially. 
  • Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, Tessa, Issac, and all who serve.
  • Safety in travel: Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
  • Those who have died: 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 warmth and safety of our homes.

 

 

For those celebrating 

BIRTHDAYS in February:

Feb   2 - Claire Mumford

Feb 10 - Jacob Mumford

Feb 19 - Benton Frisse

Feb 25 - Ivy Singleton

Feb 27 - E.B. Mumford

Feb 28 - Robin Davis 

For those celebrating 

ANNIVERSARIES in February:

 

Feb 18 - Darrell & Vicki Harris

Feb 23 - David & Vicki Campbell

 


SUBSCRIBE to receive daily 

2025 LENTEN MEDITATIONS and PRAYERS

 via email at this link:

LENTEN MEDITATIONS and PRAYERS

 

 


Week of February 9 - February 15, 2025

CASTING OUR NET

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604 

          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

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 


 

  • VESTRY, Sunday, February 16th.
  • FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, February 20th
  • ASH WEDNESDAY, March 5th.
  • Deadline for  submissions for the newsletter is at 9 a.m. on Mondays, and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for bulletins
  • Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14. 

 

If you have information/events to add to the Lent & Holy Week Calendar 2025,

please forward that information to the church office.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Do you want to sign up for a Sunday ministry or check the schedule? 

The FEBRUARY ministry schedule is available here

 Please use this link or the one attached to the email sent with the newsletter

to check the schedule or sign up to volunteer (including coffee hour).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 **LITURGICAL CALENDAR** 

February 9

Fifth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Isaiah 6:1-8

Psalm 138

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Luke 5:1-11

February 16

Sixth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Luke 6:17-26



 

February 23

Seventh Sunday

after the Epiphany

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Psalm 37:1-12, 41-24

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50

Luke 6:27-38

March 2

Last Sunday

after the Epiphany

Exodus 34:29-35

Psalm 99

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Luke 9:28-36

March 9

First Sunday

in Lent

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16

Romans 10:8b-13

Luke 4:1-13

 

 

 


 

Richard & Margaret Diemer

              1141 McDowell Rd

              Evansville,  IN  47712

 

 

 

 

  • 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.
  • For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
  • The nation and all in authority.
  • The welfare of the world.
  • Richard & Margaret; Ann; Audrey; Rachel; Scott; Coty; Sue; Jane.; Ann Hueslemann & family.
  • All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially. 
  • Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, Tessa, Issac, and all who serve.
  • Safety in travel: Persons who must travel in winter weather conditions.  Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
  • Those who have died: Barbara C. All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
  • For all the blessings of this life: 

 

For those celebrating 

BIRTHDAYS in February:

Feb   2 - Claire Mumford

Feb 10 - Jacob Mumford

Feb 19 - Benton Frisse

Feb 25 - Ivy Singleton

Feb 27 - E.B. Mumford

Feb 28 - Robin Davis 

For those celebrating 

ANNIVERSARIES in February:

 

Feb 18 - Darrell & Vicki Harris

Feb 23 - David & Vicki Campbell


 

SUBSCRIBE to receive daily 

2025 LENTEN MEDITATIONS and PRAYERS

 via email at this link:

LENTEN MEDITATIONS and PRAYERS

 

 

 


Week of February 2 - February 8, 2025

5

CASTING OUR NET

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604 

          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

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 **LITURGICAL CALENDAR** 

February 2

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple

Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm 84

Hebrews 2:14-18

Luke 2:22-40

February 9

Fifth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Isaiah 6:1-8

Psalm 138

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Luke 5:1-11


 

February 16

Sixth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Luke 6:17-26


 

February 23

Seventh Sunday

after the Epiphany

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Psalm 37:1-12, 41-24

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50

Luke 6:27-38

March 2

Last Sunday

after the Epiphany

Exodus 34:29-35

Psalm 99

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Luke 9:28-36

 

 

  • VESTRY, Sunday, February 16th.
  • FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, February 20th
  • Deadline for  submissions for the newsletter is at 9 a.m. on Mondays, and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for bulletins
  • Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14. 

 

 

 

 

 

  Do you want to sign up for a Sunday ministry or check the schedule? 

The FEBRUARY ministry schedule is available here

 Please use this link or the one attached to the email sent with the newsletter

to check the schedule or sign up to volunteer (including coffee hour).

 

 

 


  • 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 people of the Diocese of Haiti, especially Saint Andrew’s Parish in Mithon, for the Venerable Jean Michelin.
  • For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
  • The nation and all in authority.
  • The welfare of the world.
  • Richard & Margaret; Ann; Audrey; Rachel; Scott; Coty; Sue; Jane; Barbara C.
  • All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially. 
  • Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, Tessa, Issac, and all who serve.
  • Safety in travel: Persons who must travel in winter weather conditions.  Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
  • Those who have died:  Susan Huelsmann.  All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
  • For all the blessings of this life: For the birth of Claire Mumford on this day 29 years ago.

 

For those celebrating 

BIRTHDAYS in February:

Feb   2 - Claire Mumford

Feb 10 - Jacob Mumford

Feb 19 - Benton Frisse

Feb 25 - Ivy Singleton

Feb 27 - E.B. Mumford

Feb 28 - Robin Davis 

For those celebrating 

ANNIVERSARIES in February:

 

Feb 18 - Darrell & Vicki Harris

Feb 23 - David & Vicki Campbell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Week of January 26 - February 1, 2025

CASTING OUR NET

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604 

          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

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 


 

 

  • VESTRY, Sunday, February 16th.
  • FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, February 20th
  • Deadline for  submissions for the newsletter is at 9 a.m. on Mondays, and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for bulletins
  • Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14. 


The MAIN ROOM of the PARISH HALL 

has been named the “Gary and Mary Ellen Gerard Hall”.

 

The LIBRARY has been named 

the “Margaret and Richard Diemer Library”.

 

 

  Do you want to sign up for a Sunday ministry or check the schedule? 

The FEBRUARY ministry schedule is available here

 Please use this link or the one attached to the email sent with the newsletter

to check the schedule or sign up to volunteer (including coffee hour).

 

 

 

 **LITURGICAL CALENDAR** 

January 26

Third Sunday

after the Epiphany

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

February 2

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple

Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm 84

Hebrews 2:14-18

Luke 2:22-40

February 9

Fifth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Isaiah 6:1-8

Psalm 138

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Luke 5:1-11

February 16

Sixth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Luke 6:17-26

February 23

Seventh Sunday

after the Epiphany

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Psalm 37:1-12, 41-24

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50

Luke 6:27-38

 

 

  • 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 people of the Diocese of Haiti, especially Saint Andrew’s Parish in Mithon, for the Venerable Jean Michelin.
  • For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
  • The nation and all in authority.
  • The welfare of the world.
  • Richard & Margaret; Ann; Audrey; Rachel; Scott; Coty; Sue; Jane; Ann Hueslmann & family; Barbara C.
  • All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially. 
  • Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, Tessa, Issac, and all who serve.
  • Safety in travel: Susan. Persons who must travel in winter weather conditions.  Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
  • Those who have died:  Sue Hueslmann. All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
  • For all the blessings of this life: 

 

For those celebrating 

BIRTHDAYS in February:

Feb   2 - Claire Mumford

Feb 10 - Jacob Mumford

Feb 19 - Benton Frisse

Feb 25 - Ivy Singleton

Feb 27 - E.B. Mumford

Feb 28 - Robin Davis 

For those celebrating 

ANNIVERSARIES in February:

 

Feb 18 - Darrell & Vicki Harris

Feb 23 - David & Vicki Campbell

 

Our sincere sympathy to Mary Ellen and the Gerard family on the passing of Gary.

May God grant you peace.

 

 

We are sad to hear that Sue Huelsman passed away on January 25th.

No details or arrangements are known at this time.

 

 

 

2025 VESTRY St. Stephen’s Church

     Mike Staubitz  Senior Warden

     Bish Mumford Junior Warden

     Karen Moser     Clerk

     Carol Stratton     Member at Large

     Greg White       Member at Large

     Linda Warrum Treasurer

 

 

 

 


Week of January 19 - January 25, 2025

CASTING OUR NET

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604 

          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

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 Announcements  

  • ANNUAL MEETING and LUNCH, Sunday, January 26th. St. Stephen’s will provide chicken for the dinner.  Please bring a side dish to share.
  • VESTRY, Sunday, January 26th, after the Annual Meeting.
  • Deadline for  submissions for the newsletter is at 9 a.m. on Mondays, and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for bulletins
  • Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14. 

 

 

  Do you want to sign up for a Sunday ministry or check the schedule? 

The JANUARY ministry schedule is available here

 Please use this link or the one attached to the email sent with the newsletter

to check the schedule or sign up to volunteer (including coffee hour).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 **LITURGICAL CALENDAR** 

 

January 19

Second Sunday

after the Epiphany

Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm 36:5-10

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

John 2:1-11

January 26

Third Sunday

after the Epiphany

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

February 2

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple

Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm 84

Hebrews 2:14-18

Luke 2:22-40

February 9

Fifth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Isaiah 6:1-8

Psalm 138

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Luke 5:1-11

February 16

Sixth Sunday

after the Epiphany

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Luke 6:17-26

 


 

  • 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 people of the Diocese of Haiti, especially Saint Andrew’s Parish in Mithon, for the Venerable Jean Michelin.
  • For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
  • The nation and all in authority.
  • The welfare of the world.
  • Richard & Margaret; Ann; Audrey; Rachel; Scott; Coty; Sue; Don & Margaret; Mary Ellen & the Gerard Family; Jane; Rick; Neal.
  • All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially. 
  • Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, Tessa, Issac, and all who serve.
  • Safety in travel: Persons who must travel in winter weather conditions.  Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
  • Those who have died:  Gary Gerard; Colton.  All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
  • For all the blessings of this life: 

 

 

For those celebrating 

BIRTHDAYS in January:

Jan     3 - David Campbell

Jan   11 - Phyllis Westfall

Jan  17 - Lee Ann Cox

Jan  24 - Jeremy Harris

Jan  24 - Wendy Huck 

For those celebrating 

ANNIVERSARIES in January:

Jan    2 - Mike & Hope Staubitz

Jan  15 - Wayne & Terri Hall

Jan  23 - Richard & Margaret Diemer

 

 

 


Week of January 5 - January 11, 2025

CASTING OUR NET

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604 

          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

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

DUE TO WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS,

THE CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025.

 Announcements  

  • HOLY EUCHARIST with Rev. Mary Bargiel, Sunday, January 12th.
  • FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, January 16th.
  • VESTRY, Sunday, January 19th.
  • ANNUAL MEETING, Sunday, January 26th.  Vestry members and committee persons are invited to type their reports into the “2025 Annual Meeting” file in Google Docs.  Please contact the church office if you need assistance submitting your report. Submit reports HERE
  • Deadline for  submissions for the newsletter is at 9 a.m. on Mondays, and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for bulletins
  • Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14. 

 

 

 

 

  Do you want to sign up for a Sunday ministry or check the schedule? 

The JANUARY ministry schedule is available here

 Please use this link or the one attached to the email sent with the newsletter

to check the schedule or sign up to volunteer (including coffee hour).

 

 

 

 

 **LITURGICAL CALENDAR** 

 

January 5

Second Sunday after

Christmas Day

Jeremiah 31:7-14

Psalm 84

Ephesians 1:3-6; 15-19a

Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 

January 12

First Sunday

 after the Epiphany

The Baptism of

our Lord

Isaiah 43:1-7

Psalm 29

Acs 8:14-17

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

January 19

Second Sunday

after the Epiphany

Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm 36:5-10

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

John 2:1-11

January 26

Third Sunday

after the Epiphany

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

February 2

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple

Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm 84

Hebrews 2:14-18

Luke 2:22-40

 


 

  • 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 people of the Diocese of Haiti, especially Saint Andrew’s Parish in Mithon, for the Venerable Jean Michelin.
  • For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
  • The nation and all in authority.
  • The welfare of the world.
  • Richard & Margaret; Ann; Audrey; Rachel; Scott; Coty; Sue; Don & Margaret; Gary & Mary Ellen; Jane; Neal; Colton; McKenzie.
  • All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially.  Those who lost power and the ability to heat their homes during the winter storm.
  • Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, Tessa, Issac, and all who serve.
  • Safety in travel: Persons who must travel in winter weather conditions.  Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
  • Those who have died: All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
  • For all the blessings of this life: Warm, safe homes during winter weather storms.  Friends and family.

 

For those celebrating 

BIRTHDAYS 

in January:

Jan     3 - David Campbell

Jan   11 - Phyllis Westfall

Jan  17 - Lee Ann Cox

Jan  24 - Jeremy Harris

Jan  24 - Wendy Huck 

For those celebrating 

ANNIVERSARIES

in January:

Jan    2 - Mike & Hope Staubitz

Jan  15 - Wayne & Terri Hall

Jan  23 - Richard & Margaret Diemer

 

 


THANK YOU for your generous Christmas gifts.

 It is a pleasure to serve at St. Stephen’s

 in the church office.

Margie Waible

 

 


Week of December 29, 2024 - January 4, 2025

CASTING OUR NET

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604 

          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

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

  Do you want to sign up for a Sunday ministry or check the schedule? 

The JANUARY ministry schedule is available here

 Please use this link or the one attached to the email sent with the newsletter

to check the schedule or sign up to volunteer (including coffee hour).

 

 

 **LITURGICAL CALENDAR** 

 

December 29

First Sunday after

Christmas Day

Isaiah 61:10-62:3

Psalm 147

Galatians 3:23-25

John 1:1-18

January 5

Second Sunday after

Christmas Day

Jeremiah 31:7-14

Psalm 84

Ephesians 1:3-6; 15-19a

Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 

January 12

First Sunday

 after the Epiphany

Isaiah 43:1-7

Psalm 29

Acs 8:14-17

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

January 19

Second Sunday

after the Epiphany

Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm 36:5-10

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

John 2:1-11

January 26

Third Sunday

after the Epiphany

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

 

 

  Announcements 

  • Celebrate FEAST OF ST STEPHEN during our Morning Prayer on Sunday, January 5th.  The Feast of Epiphany (and the arrival of the Magi) on January 6, marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas. You are invited to take poinsettias from the church after the service has ended on January 5th. 
  • REUNIFICATION DISCUSSION, Sunday, January 5th after Coffee Hour.
  • HOLY EUCHARIST with Mother Mary Bargiel, Sunday, January 12th.
  • FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, January 16th.
  • VESTRY, Sunday, January 19th.
  • ANNUAL MEETING, Sunday, January 26th.
  • Deadline for  submissions for the newsletter is at 9 a.m. on Mondays, and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for bulletins
  • Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14. 

  Prayers 

  • 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 people of the Diocese of Haiti, especially Saint Andrew’s Parish in Mithon, for the Venerable Jean Michelin.
  • For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
  • The nation and all in authority.
  • The welfare of the world.
  • Richard & Margaret; Ann; Audrey; Rachel; Scott; Coty; Sue; Don & Margaret; Gary & Mary Ellen; Jane.
  • All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially.
  • Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, Tessa, Issac, and all who serve.
  • Safety in travel: Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
  • Those who have died: 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 joy to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child.

 

For those celebrating 

BIRTHDAYS 

in December & January:

Dec    6 - Vickie Harris

Dec    7 - Mike Staubitz

Jan     3 - David Campbell

Jan   11 - Phyllis Westfall

Jan  17 - Lee Ann Cox

Jan  24 - Jeremy Harris

Jan  24 - Wendy Huck 

For those celebrating 

ANNIVERSARIES