Welcome to St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Blog

for Sunday, 23 July 2017

 

One aspect of neighbourly love

is that we must not merely

will our neighbours good,

but actually work to bring it about.

Thomas Aquinas

 

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WORSHIP THIS 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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ANNOUNCEMENTS

GENERAL MEETING

The Rector and Wardens of St. Stephen's are having

a congregational general meeting

on Sunday, 23 July following

the 11 a.m. Morning Prayer Service.

This meeting will decide what type of window

will be placed at the front of the church

above the altar

(NOT the specific design,

which will be decided later). 

Please plan to attend!

UNIVERSAL PORTRAIT STUDIO PHOTOS

 The photo packages are available for pick up

after church Sunday, 23 July

or from the Parish Office next week.

(Mon-Thurs 9:00- 1:00)

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.

Don’t miss this wonderful

annual event.

CHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

  will be hosting an Open House

on Saturday, 29 July, 2017. 

There will be displays, BBQ,

a Selfie Station and, of course, Fire Trucks. 

 Donations of non-perishable food

will be received for the Lighthouse Food Bank.

 

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WORSHIP NEXT WEEK

THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

30 July 2017

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

     11:00 am      St. Stephen’s, Chester        Parish Family Service

                                                                     

Readings: Genesis 29: 15-28; Psalm 105: 1-11, 45c;

Romans 8: 26-39; Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52

 

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