Announcements for the Week of January 8th

Giotto de Bondone (Italian, ca 1267-1337). Baptism of Christ (ca 1305). Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy.

Welcome to Saint Stephen's! We look forward to having you worship with us. If you are visiting please take a moment to fill out one of our Visitor Welcome cards in the pew or sign our guest book so that we can keep in touch. We hope that you will feel at home.

If you are new to Saint Stephen's and would like to learn about becoming a member, or have your membership transferred here from another parish, please indicate on a visitor card or call the Parish Office.

Childcare is provided during Sunday Masses.

Christian Education is offered each Sunday beginning at 9 am. Children and youth meet in the Garrard Education Wing. Adults meet with Fr Yost in the Parish Library where they continue the series Anglican Essentials. All are welcome!

The Flowers at the Altar given to the glory of God by Edward Smith in loving memory of his mother, Grace Schmitz.

The Flowers at the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary are given to the glory of God by Steve & Anna Keller in thanksgiving for their family & friends.

Coffee Hour this week is hosted by Sue & Jerry Fillebrown.

If you have not yet returned your pledge card . . . it’s not too late! Pledge cards may be found in the Parish Hall. For those who have made a pledge . . . Thank you!

This Sunday is the deadline for Vestry nominations. New Vestry members will be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting in January. The nomination form is available in the Parish Hall and includes information regarding qualifications for service on the Vestry. Please note that because a public records background check is now required by the Diocese before anyone may be permitted to hold a position of Parish leadership, nominations at the Parish Annual Meeting cannot be made from the floor. Nominations may be left in the Parish Office or given to Senior Warden Mike Mitchusson.

Rite II will be used beginning next Sunday for Sung Masses until Ash Wednesday. The Mass settings are those by Robert Powell, found in the Hymnal at S 280 (Gloria), S 129 (Sanctus), and S 163 (Agnus Dei).

The Rector's Bible Study meets this Wednesday, January 11, at 10:45 am, following the 10 am Mass. We continue our study of the Gospel according to Mark. All are welcome!

The Brotherhood of Saint Stephen's meet on Wednesday January 11, at 6:30 pm. Hosts for this month's meeting are Steve Keller and Jerry Fillebrown. All men of the parish and their guests are welcome. A sign up sheet is located in the Parish Hall.

One Church-One School news—A meeting for anyone wishing to becoming involved as a mentor for a student at Wakefield School will take place Tuesday, January 24, at 6 pm in the school cafeteria. For additional information, please contact Connie Mitchusson at 903-893-2533.

Box Tops for Education is a program that earns cash for schools. You can help our school partner, Wakefield Elementary, by clipping the Box Tops for Education coupons on select products and placing them in the collection box in the Parish Hall. A complete list of these products is posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, January 8th
Youth Group, 5:15 pm, Parish Hall

Monday, January 9th
Monthly Requiem, 9 am, All Saints' Chapel

Wednesday, January 11th
Rector's Bible Study, 10:45 am, Parish Library
Brotherhood, 6:30 pm, Parish Hall

Thursday, January 12th
Men's Study Group, 6:30 am, Lupe's, 120 West Wall Street