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Sunday
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Family Service

Wednesday
9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
and Prayer for Healing


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The Rev. Margot D. Critchfield
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Colette Wood
Asst. to the Rector > e-mail

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What a FESTIVE day we had on Sunday, as we celebrated the start of our ministry with Rev. Margot!  Hear the morning sermon, delivered by the Rev. Dr. Frank Wade, former rector of St. Albans and a longtime friend and mentor to Rev. Margot.

Come back later this week for highlights of the day, including photos and worship music (if only we could bring you some of the food!).  Thanks to all who shared this special occasion with us - parishioners, guests, members of the South Shore Deanery, visiting clergy and Bishop Bud!  


Prayer bulletin for May 5... Myanmar has suffered a devastating cyclone. Thousands have perished and are lost. We ask your prayers for the people of Myanmar.


GET INVOLVED AT ST. STEPHEN'S!...

Like to sing? Join the choir!  For more information, e-mail David Game. Have you visited our hymns page?

Are you handy? Join the Property Committee!  Call Joe Spangenberger at 781-545-9274.  And THANKS to our tireless Property Committee and the many volunteers who did such an amazing job restoring the Rectory! There's always much to be done - painting, shoveling, raking, plumbing, repairs - you name it! So roll up your sleeves and join us anytime.

Are you a morning person? Our Saturday a.m. Bible Fellowship is a great way to learn about the Bible and to share in thought provoking discussions on faith and spirituality. To join the Bible Fellowship, simply show up at the Bartow Room any Saturday at 7:00 a.m. or e-mail John Seavey. Coffee's on!

Love to read? Join our Book Group. We're reading "The Echo Maker" by Richard Powers.  It tells the haunting story of Mark Schluter, who survives a nearly fatal car accident only to face a devastating new perception of the world. Join us Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartow Room. Here's more information on the book. For questions e-mail Dick Avery.

Join us for Yoga, Fridays at 9:30 a.m.  E-mail Gordon Stevenson for more information.

Need a lift?  Then be transported to our Sunday 10 a.m. worship service and sing along with us, to some of our favorite hymns.

Give wings to your Spirit with our "Festival of Lessons and Carols" by our own St. Stephen's Choir. Listen to it anytime. It's not just for Christmas!

Our Parish Directory is here!  Come to church and get yours.

Have you seen the new look of our Carillon Newsletter?  It's been completely redesigned with eye-catching photos and section headings, thanks to professional graphic designer - and our very own Senior Warden, Keith Conforti!

Congratulations to newly minted U.S. Citizens, Franchesca and Jon Arnold!

Thanks to interim organist, David Baker, carillonneur, Sally Slade Warner and assistant carillonneur, Mary Kennedy for their gifts of music!

On July 12, France awarded the Legion of Honor to Amo Houghton for exceptional courage in friendship to the people of France. As a Congressman, Amo promoted cooperation with France and was one of six Republicans to oppose the invasion of Iraq. We congratulate and thank you, Amo, friend and parishioner, for serving our nation with honor and distinction! Read the speech by the Ambassador of France to the United States, posted on the Embassy's web site.

Marilyn and Richard Wittrup attended Easter service at Canterbury Cathedral - and here they are with the Archbishop of Canterbury! [photo].

Get to know St. Stephen's Church!

Read our "Parish Profile" (left) for a comprehensive look at our church, its ministries and diverse worship community.

In the words of parishioner, Joan Nelson, "St. Stephen's is high on a hill, but down to earth." All are welcome! Join us at our 10 a.m. worship service.


Read about the founding of St. Stephen's Church in "So Worship We God", a wonderful collection of historical essays (below left), assembled by the Centennial History Committee (Dick Avery, Willoughby Hood, Ed Lincoln, Dave Pottenger and John Gallop).

After he laid the corner stone, Bishop William Lawrence wrote about our church: "In architecture and material it forms an integral part of the rock which dominates the town and which for solidity and beauty and the spirit of romance is beyond any church that I know in the country."

Copies of this book are available at the back of the church.

These readings are highlights from our Lenten Program. New readings will be continually added:

Gird up for a challenging day with St. Patrick's Breastplate, read by John Seel.
"Riding Westward," a poem by John Donne, read by David Game.
On healing, "Transitions," by Julia Cameron, read by Jerry Murphy.
On healing, "The Power of Affirmative Faith," read by Susan Murphy.
"A Prayer for Healthful Living" and Psalm 139 read by Pen Place.
"The Sun," a poem by Vivekan Don Flint, read by David Bigley.
On leaving this life, "What Christ Said," a poem by George MacDonald.
A Tribute to Oscar Romero, read by David Theodore.
A prayer from Thomas Merton, read by Elizabeth Durant.
"All Things Bright and Beautiful," read by Marilyn Wittrup.
On oneness in Christ, a letter from John Newton, author of Amazing Grace.
"The Communion of Saints," by Charles Wesley, read by John Seel.
"Things Happen While the Potato Water Boils" by Alix White.
"I Do Not Yearn for Eden," a poem by Max Munro.
"What Do I Love When I Love My God," by St. Augustine, read by John Seel.
"Jesus as the Smartest Man in the World," by Dallas Willard, read by John Seel.
A moving sermon: Christ's final hours by Collette, read by D. Theodore.

Questioning your faith? After this sermon from Reverend Edward you will never look at "doubting" Thomas the same way again!