Holy Baptism in the Mabley Garden We will baptize Lucy Bayles, daughter of
Andrea (Bonner) and Jordan Bayles. Rain and cool weather are forecast for Sunday,
so the service will most likely be inside.
Registration is required for this service (see below) Masks must be worn throughout the service
Physical distancing is required
(minimum of six foot distance from those you do not live with)
As of this writing, there are 18 spots remaining Drew hopes to record this service
and will post it to our website later in the week.
We will also offer a shorter prayer service online at 10 am
Remember:
Signup ahead of time at our RSVP pageso we can get a good count and help with contact tracing if need be As of this writing, there are 18 spots remaining Drew hopes to record this service and will post it to our website later in the week.
By registering, you agree to the following: You and those attending worship with you will wear masks and observe physical distancing (minimum of six foot distance from those you do not live with)
If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, please do not attend this in-person service
Every other pew on either side of the nave is available for one person or one household to use
You may not be able to sit in your usual place
There will NOT be a COFFEE HOUR
After service, please leave promptly; if you visit with others outside, please remain physically distanced and continue to wear a mask
Please pray for
Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Anglican Church of Kenya
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 St. Paul’s, Indianapolis, The Rev. Dr. John Denson, The Rev. Barbara Kempf, The Rev. Jeffrey Bower, The Rev. Patrick Burke
Transitional Deacon and Candidate for Ordination to the Priesthood Joanna Benskin
Our 7th Street Church neighbors Centenary United Methodist Church, Central Presbyterian Church, United Campus Ministries, Second Christian Church
Birthdays Ruth Itamura (5/12), Brian Koczan (5/14)
Baptismal Anniversaries Margaret Bruning (5/11), Ashley Richey (5/14), Mackinze Richey (5/14), Mattox Richey (5/14), Max Richey (5/14), Mollie Richey (5/14)
Confirmation Anniversaries Gail Nattkemper (5/14)
Marriage Anniversaries Andrea and Jordan Bayles (5/11), Robin and James Willis (5/13)
Those who have asked our prayersSheila Carl, Sally Newlin, Robin Rolt, Megan Price, Richard Hillier, Jonnee Western, John Bonner, Martha Hafner, Ellie Thomas, Joe Kuhn, Justin Mendoza, Kay Griswold, David Mier, Patrick Murphy, Dave Thomas, John Newlin, Steve Hoyt, Jhansi Ghogle, Grace Daniel, Jonan Daniel, Jordan Daniel, Jimmy McKellar, Lorna Priddy
If you would like to add a person or intention to the prayer list, please contact the office via email officeadmin@ststephensth.org or by calling 812.232.5165.
At the end of May, 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.
Most years we honor our graduates at a Sunday Coffee Hour in May or June. Since we will not be able to do that again this year, please email to Dennis, names and photos, if possible, of graduating family members or friends that you would like us to celebrate. Include their address, and a list will be published here, so that those who wish may mail cards. Deadline for me to receive names is May 18. Names (and photos and addresses) will be published in a Graduates issue of this newsletter and included in May 23 prayers.
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
Online 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