Sower 1888; Vincent van Gogh, 1853-1890; Amsterdam, Netherlands
A short essay on the artistic and spiritual meaning of this artwork is available from The Visual Commentary on Scripture,here Vanderbilt Lectionary Art for Proper 6B
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
13 June 13 2021 Baptism and Holy Eucharist Lessons Order of Service
In-person worship is in the church at 10 am. Limit - 55 people
What you can expect for in-person worship:
Registration is required for this service. Sign-up here. Masks are required.
A single service on Sunday morning at 10 am. Pews will be marked off to maintain distancing.
Eucharist (bread only)
No congregational singing
Coffee hour in the garden (Weather permitting)
There will be a 10 am online service.
Please pray for
Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
Our Companion DiocesesThe Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil: The Most Rev. Mauricio Jose Araujo De Andrade, Primate of Brazil and Bishop of Brasilia; The people and Diocese of Haiti and Saint Andre’s in Mithon; South Sudan
Diocese of Indianapolis Prayer Cycle This month, pray for Waycross Camp and Conference Center, its Director, Camp Counselors, Staff and Campers; Trinity, Lawrenceburg, The Rev. Mary Taflinger
Our 7th Street Church neighbors Centenary United Methodist Church, Central Presbyterian Church, United Campus Ministries, Second Christian Church
Birthdays Edward Bryan (6/14), Megan Streeter (6/18)
Baptismal Anniversaries Linda Airhart (6/19), David Nearpass (6/19)
Marriage Anniversaries Gail and Don Nattkemper (6/15), Deby and Alan Veach (6/19)
Anniverary of Ordination to the Diaconate Andrew Downs (June 16, 2007)
Those who have asked our prayers Parishioners: Martha Hafner, Ellie Thomas, Tim Ghogle (in India visiting his family), Andrew Miller; Friends: Jimmy McKellar (Rose Down’s father), Lorna Priddy (sister of Alex Vincent, Christine Chillington’s fiance)
If you would like to add a person or intention to the prayer list, please contact Dennis in the office via email officeadmin@ststephensth.org or by calling 812.232.5165.
At the end of the month, we will clear names from the “Those who have asked our Prayers” section of our prayer list. You may re-submit name of persons who are experiencing chronic on-going conditions, but please include a brief update as to their condition. Going forward, we will clear the list at the end of each month.
Flowers at the altar Sunday given to the Glory of God
in memory of Wayne and Eleanor Nearpass,
and June and Jim Akers,
and in celebration of the talents of Michael Nearpass,
the marriage of Keely and Sam Floyd,
and the blessing of Matthew Floyd,
by David and Debbie Nearpass.
Calendar
Sunday—June 13
10 am Holy Baptism/Holy Eucharist Baptism of Matthew Ray Floyd (Son of Keely and Sam Floyd, grandson of Debbie and David Nearpass)
10 am online worship on website
6 pm AA meeting, Great Hall
Wednesday—June 16
8 pm AA meeting, Great Hall
Thursday—June 17
7 pm AA meeting, Vestry Room
Friday—June 18
9:30-11:30 am Manna from Seven Food Distribution
Sunday—June 20
10 am Worship
6 pm AA meeting, Great Hall
Joanna Benskin was ordained Priest on June 5 at Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis. She will be serving in Evansville and New Harmony as our diocese's third Pathways to Vitality Priest.
(Photos courtesy of Terre Noble, member of St. Andrew’s Greencastle.)
Vesting the newly ordained
First Blessing!
Joanna with Andrea Arsene (priest at St. John's, Lafayette), Hilary Cooke (priest at Good Shepherd, West Lafayette), and Drew Downs
Joanna with Drew Downs and Mary Slenski (Photo by John Salamone)
Come, Holy Spirit!
Gifts for the new priest
Joanna with husband Brian Koczan
and Bp. Jennifer
Joanna with Terry Noble
Manna From Seven is still distributing food and some hygiene items on Fridays.They are still providing laundry services and putting food in our blessing box.
They could use our help. How? By sending them either a check or a Walmart gift card to help purchase needed items. Your monetary donation is tax deductible.
Please make checks payable to Manna from Seven, Inc and mail to their treasurer: Mike Cahill, 704 Vista Glen Drive, Terre Haute IN 47803.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Susan Seitz at 812.243.4241. Thank you!
Drew and Dennis are available by phone and email
see below.
Please use Drew's cell phone or email,
rather than the church phone.
Offerings will be deposited twice a month.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
215 North Seventh Street
Terre Haute, Indiana 47807-3103
Phone: 812-232-5165
Web site: www.ststephensth.org
Worship Sunday at 10 am
The Right Reverend Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of Indianapolis
The Reverend Drew Downs, Rector — rector@ststephensth.org
Rector's cell phone — 770.755.8067
The Reverend Deborah J. Veach, Deacon — deacon@ststephensth.org
Dennis Dieken, Organist/Choirmaster/Secretary — officeadmin@ststephensth.org
