Announcements

September 5, 2010

Fall Worship Schedule Begins Next Sunday

Our regular Sunday worship schedule with Eucharist at 8 and 10:15 a.m. resumes on September 12. The Saturday worship is at 5 p.m. as usual.

Brunch Bunch – September 12^th

The Brunch Bunch gathering for those celebrating a birthday or anniversary in the month of September is next Sunday, September 12, following the 10:15 a.m. worship service.  Brunch will be hosted by Mike and Cathy Henneberry at their home   RSVP by Wed., Sept. 8 to 448-2558 if you plan to attend and to get directions.

Sunday School Teachers Needed!

Thanks to everyone who visited the Sunday school table in the Narthex last Sunday.  We now have people signed up to bring snacks from Oct. 3 through Dec. 12.  However, we still have no teachers signed up for  the fall! Please consider volunteering to teach once or twice this semester. The curriculum is set, the program is easy and fun, and you have Mary’s organizational support all the way, so you won’t be alone!  There are only two Sundays left for fall Sunday school sign-ups – Sept. 5 and 12.  Teacher orientation is on Sept. 19 after the coffee hour and Sunday school starts October 3^rd.  Let’s work together to make Sunday school special for our kids.  If you have any questions, feel free to call Mary Ayers, Youth Programs Coordinator, at 413-6597 or email her at

Service for Linda Sanker

A small family service was held in the St. Stephen’s Columbarium

on September 3 for Linda Sanker who died on August 27, 2010. No other services are planned.

Sunday Morning Adult Christian Education Class

On Sunday, September 19^th, during the Adult Christian Education time at 9 a.m., Rev. Kristi will share a slide show of her mission trip to Mexico .  The video and book study of “Mudhouse Sabbath” by Lauren Winner begins on October 3. Order books from ,  or your local bookseller.

Labor Day Observance

The church office will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.

Neighborhood Dance & BBQ – THIS FRIDAY!

The St. Stephen’s parking lot dance and barbeque is this Friday, September 10th from 6 to 9 p.m. Live music, family photos, a cake walk, and food to purchase guarantee fun for the whole family! Admission donation (paid at the door)  is only $5 per person; children under 5 are free, and the cost for a family will not exceed $20.  Plan to bring your friends, family and neighbors to enjoy an evening of St. Stephen’s hospitality.  We hope to see you all there!

Baked Goods Needed for Cake Walk Sept. 10

We need cookies, cakes and pies for the “Cake Walk” at the Parking Lot Dance and BBQ, which is coming up this Friday, September 10.  The Cake Walk was a very popular event last year with ALL ages – the young and the young at heart.  Please contact coordinators Peggy Colvin and Joanne Gurule at 448-3790 to let them know what you are willing to contribute.

Thank You!

Thank you for the wonderful response to my request for cookies for the reception last week for Fr. John’s memorial event.  The cookies were delicious and your willingness was appreciated.  Joanne Gurule.

Book Discussion Group Meets this Week

The book group meets on Thursday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.at the home of Dan & Joanne Cenis.  RSVP to 624-7892 if you plan to attend.

Pine Needles Needed for Mulch

Kristi Philip is looking for a lot of pine needles to mulch her new garden – a very big garden.  If you have needles that have been raked, she will by happy to pick them up, even bag them, and haul them away to their new home.  Please contact Kristi at (509) 220-9789.  She and her roses thank you!

Kneeler Cushions

The kneeling cushions from the Sanctuary have been picked up by the upholsterer to be recovered.  The newly refurbished cushions will be returned this week and will be dedicated on Sunday, September 12.

Recycle Your Ink Cartridges at St. Stephen’s

Did you know that, in one year, if the world’s discarded ink cartridges were stacked end-to-end, they would circle the earth over three times!?  Furthering our mission to be “stewards of God’s creation” we are urging you to bring your empty printer cartridges (both ink jet and laser toner) to church for recycling.  You’ll find the blue and yellow recycling box  in the hall outside the old office.  Empty cartridges will be delivered to Cartridge World, who will pay the church for the refillable cartridges.

Search Committee Update

The Parish Profile is finished and has been accepted for publication.   Information about the St. Stephen’s rector position is now posted on a website that is available to Episcopal clergy.  After a few weeks, Bishop Waggoner and Rev. Canon Kristi Philip will review the applications received and present a list of qualified candidates.  If you want to read the profile you can find it on our web page; copies are also available in the Narthex.  If you know of possible candidates, please contact Kristi.

Interfaith Hospitality Benefit Night at Civic Theater

Every year Interfaith Hospitality, a local organization dedicated to helping homeless families with housing and finding jobs, sponsors a Benefit Night at the Civic Theater on October 6.  This year’s production is “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.” Enjoy complimentary refreshments and a silent auction. Tickets are $30 — all proceeds beyond the cost of the night’s production go to help fund this very important ministry.  Rodger Lake has tickets, and will sell them at the Sunday morning service. If you would like to attend, see Rodger or call him at 624-2210.

Organ Concert Offered

The Spokane Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is hosting an Organ Concert featuring Gail Archer, an international concert organist, lecturer and recording artist on Sunday, September 19, 4:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church , 316 E. 24^th in Spokane . Suggested donation – $10, a reception will follow. Questions – call Carolyn Payne at 535-7145.  See the bulletin board in the hallway for more information.

Green Tips for a Cleaner Planet

• Do you like to cook on an outdoor grill? You might consider using an electric starter or small candle stubs to light briquets instead of liquid lighter fluid, which puts carcinogens not only in the air but into your food as well.  Use only quality briquets — the cheap ones may cost less, but are far more toxic and put more carbon emissions into the air. You will also need to use more of them to keep your grill hot.  Keep grill racks clean to prevent carbon build-up. Empty ashes and remove grease drips from the grill base to allow for air flow and clean, efficient burning.  A gas or electric grill or stove is the best alternative to outdoor cooking to minimize carbon output and keep your food tasting fresh.