Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 16 July 2017.

 

If your compassion does not include yourself,

it is incomplete.

Jack Kornfield

 

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WORSHIP THIS WEEK

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

16 July 2017

              8:00 am      St. Stephen’s, Chester       Holy Communion

             9:15 am      St. George’s, East River    Holy Eucharist   

           11:00 am      St. Stephen’s, Chester       Holy Eucharist   

                   7:00 pm      All Saints’, Canaan            Evening Prayer        

Readings: Genesis 25: 19-34; Psalm 119: 105-112;

Romans 8: 1-11; Matthew 13: 1-9. 18-23

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

UNIVERSAL PORTRAIT STUDIO PHOTOS

The photo packages should be available

for pick up after church

on Sunday, 23 July or

from the Parish Office the following week.

GENERAL MEETING

The Rector and Wardens of St. Stephen's

are calling a congregational general meeting

for Sunday, 23 July, following 11 a.m. worship (Morning Prayer).

This meeting will decide what type of window

will be placed at the front of the church above the altar

(NOT the specific design, though, which will be decided later). 

Please plan to attend!

CHESTER GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

will take place on Thursday, 27 July

at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 44 Chester. 

Bring an entry or go to enjoy the flowers

and afternoon tea.

CHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT  

will be hosting an Open House

on Saturday, 29 July, 2017. 

There will be displays, BBQ,

a Selfie Station and Fire Trucks. 

Donations of non-perishable food

will be received for the Lighthouse Food Bank.

 

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

23 July 2017

             8:00 am      St. Stephen’s, Chester       Holy Communion 

            9:15 am      St. George’s, East River    Morning Prayer  

           11:00 am      St. Stephen’s, Chester       Morning Prayer     

                                                                                  & General Meeting  

Readings: Genesis 28: 10-19a; Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23;

Romans 8: 12-25; Matthew 13: 24-30

 

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