April 2019 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 82 Kimberly Drive, Durham, NC 27707

From the Rector

Dear Parish Family and Friends,

I hope your Lenten passage this year has been rich and helpful, and that you are “…prepar[ing] with joy for the Paschal feast.” I find that certain words and phrases jump out at me unexpectedly from time to time, and this season is no exception. The brief quote above comes from the second Proper for . The proper prefaces are provided for seasons or special occasions, and occur in the service of the just before the (Holy, Holy, Holy…). There are two provided for Lent, and this particular one goes as follows:

You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fer- vent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which you have prepared for those who love you.

Note the emphasis on “preparing with joy” and on renewal through “Word and Sacraments” in order to come closer to the God who created all things, and who loves us as His own. We are having some experience with renewal in many ways at St. Stephen’s, and “joy” is not too strong a word in describing some of these experi- ences. In fact, when viewed through the eyes of faith we could describe any moment of real joy as a moment when we come close to God.

Word and sacraments have always been part of our life together, of course, but they seem to be taking on new life as we provide more opportunities to share them. Listen carefully to some of the prayers we use in church, like the proper preface noted above. How often do words like “joy,” “new life,” “hope,” “inspire,” “love,” and “blessing” occur? Even in the burial services, we find this: “The , therefore, is characterized by joy…” (BCP p. 507). If you have never read it (or have not read it recently), you might have a look at C. S. Lewis’ wonderful book, Surprised by Joy. We have a copy in our library if you do not have one readily at hand. It is a wonderful meditation on the profound nature of the experience, and on the people and events that make it real for us.

Be with us this year as we journey through to (our “Paschal feast”), and rejoice in how much God is doing among us. Talk with one another about these things, as the first disciples did in their time, and be surprised, as they were, at the presence of the living Christ in their midst.

Keep the faith. Share the joy. See you in church.

Faithfully,

Stephen’s Window April 2019 From the -in-Residence Membership & Stewardship News

Dear Friends,

This Lent, some men of the parish have been gathering to- gether weekly for breakfast and bible study. We take turns providing the meal, and we read and discuss and pray over the for the upcoming Sunday. It has proven to be good food, good faith-sharing, good fellowship!

Ironically the first time we masculine-types came together, the Gospel provided us with a powerful feminine image chosen by Jesus to portray the deep, forgiving love of God: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem.... How often have I desired to gath- Save the Date er your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings.” Jesus could have chosen another simile: “How Saturday, June 8, 2019 often would I have reined you in like a commander disci- plines his rebellious soldiers,” or “like a teacher scolds his St. Stephen’s is celebrating its 60th anniversary this unresponsive students.” But these images would have fall- en so much shorter in communicating the depth and com- year. To celebrate, we will be hosting a party for the passion of the Divine love! entire parish on Saturday, June 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a live band, food, wine, beer To help us hear Jesus’ intentional portrayal of God’s un- and soft drinks. More details to follow. conditional love, I shared a family story with the group. When our now grown sons were in pre-school, Betsy was teaching the three-year-old Church School class. The cur- riculum was based on the scripture readings, and the lesson for this Gospel suggested using a game. The We are very pleased to children milled around the room like little chicks, pretend- announce the formation of the ing to peck and saying, “Cheep, cheep!” The teacher stood Founders Legacy Society here in the middle, holding a blanket about her shoulders and at St. Stephen’s. You should over her arms. When she opened her arms and said, have already received a letter “Cluck, cluck,” the chicks ran under her wings and pressed in the mail announcing its in on her as quickly and as closely as possible! launch.

We tried to contemplate that image for a moment because Bequests and other estate gifts are a statement of one’s as adults, we too easily dismiss the tender image that Jesus values, and by including St. Stephen’s in your estate plans, intentionally chose. But experientially for these young you affirm your belief in the value of our ministries and children (whom Jesus said we must become like to enter mission. In order to become a member, you simply have to the kingdom), the point was made that God’s love is as indicate to us, in writing, that you have remembered St. welcoming and as encompassing and as compelling as a Stephen’s in your will or financial planning. For more in- mother hen welcoming and embracing and protecting her formation, or to receive an enrollment form, please contact brood. Susan Steel at [email protected] or contact Father Bob, or any member of the Planned Giving Commit- We are all children of God. Whether we are men or wom- tee named below. en, girls or boys, we are called to accept and surrender to the embracing love of God. Even when we stray out on our The size of your permanent gift does not matter. Your sup- own, God gathers us back into “the fold,” like a mother hen port of the church’s future does. Now is the time to plan nudges and enfolds her chicks. how you can support St. Stephen’s and its continuing min- istry after our work on earth is done. Pretty surprising and engaging Good News! You never Members of the Planned Giving Committee are: Carolyn know what you will run into when you study the Bible. London, Milton Barber, John Thomas, Bob Baker, Bruce

Waters, Drayton Virkler, and Drew Vermillion.

Faithfully,

Susan Steel

April 2019 2 Stephen’s Window Lay Pastoral Care From the

If you have a prayer request for a loved one or yourself This month we will conclude our Lenten series on Chris- and would like to be included in the Prayer Network’s tian prayer and spirituality on April 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the daily prayers, please contact Holly Latty-Mann, Martina Parish Hall. The Rev. Dr. Christopher Beeley will lead a Gardner-Woods, Claire ([email protected]) or the session on “Prayer in Early Christian Mystical Writers.” Church Office. For prayers in the Sunday service’s Prof. Beeley is Professor of Theology, Anglican Studies, Intercessions (Prayers of the People), please contact and Ministry at Duke Divinity School. He also serves as Claire, Father Bob or the Church Office. To request a the director of the Anglican/Episcopal House of Studies at Eucharistic visit or other needs for yourself or loved one, Duke. Prior to joining the faculty at Duke, Prof. Beeley please contact Claire or Father Bob. taught for sixteen years at Yale Divinity School. He speaks nationally and internationally on Christian theology, spirit- uality, and church leadership. Childcare for this event will From the Sexton be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Decaon Justin Groth ([email protected]) On March 25 and 26 electronic locks will be installed on all of the red double doors for the administration and edu- cation buildings as well as the red single door at the west end of the education building. Property Committee Update

As many of you know, we’re in the process of refurbishing The old lock sets were well worn, parts difficult to obtain. our historic Rose Garden near the Bell Tower. The memori- The electronic locks will record who enters the buildings al garden was planted in 1977 and over the many years, the outside of normal hours. Those who may need access out- beautiful rose bushes have died. side of normal hours will need to contact the office to make arrangements. We will no longer have keypads with It’s now time to replant new colorful bushes and recreate a digital codes. Those codes were shared too frequently. new gorgeous memorial garden.

St. Stephen’s has been a safe and open community; we are As of this writing, we have already received donations from staying vigilant in efforts to remain welcoming. 28 people for 39 bushes. There are 48 bushes to be replant- ed. Tim Ballou has donated many hours of his time cleaning up the winter debris and preparing the grounds for spring We would like to extend an opportunity for you to be a part growth. I really appreciate his efforts which have allowed of this exciting venture by donating a rose bush or two in me to concentrate on other projects. memory of, or in thanksgiving for the special people in your life. To do so, just fill out the order below, place it The Annual Harry Pannill Spring Clean Up day will be with check in the offering plate on Sunday or bring them to Saturday, April 6 (rain date April 13) from 8:00 a.m. the Business Office. to 12 noon. We will clean the road sides of Hope Valley Road from Chelsea Circle to Martin Luther King Boule- As Kevin notes in the Sexton Report, our Harry Pannill vard, spread pine straw and mulch around the various Spring Clean Up Day has been planned for Saturday, April plantings, and, time and personnel permitting, spruce up 6. We will be spreading mulch and making campus more other areas. Early morning refreshments will be available attractive. This annual event is opened to all ages, no previ- as well as lunch. ous skills needed.

If you cannot join us for the full morning, please come We are developing Wish List of items needed around the when you can. Child care will be available. Please RSVP church. One of those is a new sound system for our parish to [email protected] by Thursday, April 4, especially hall. It is so badly needed! After it is installed, a Loop if you want child care. Martina will be preparing a light Hearing System, similar to the in our church will be donat- lunch and would love some help in the kitchen. Please let ed. her know if you can help: [email protected]. We are currently researching the cost and will share that Will Boyd’s Boy Scout troop is volunteering to clean up information with you soon. the Meditation Trail on Saturday, April 6. This is the same group that built and installed the new crosses on the trail. We greatly appreciate all of their efforts. Martina Gardner-Woods

Chair of the Property Committee

Kevin Kelly

Stephen’s Window 3 April 2019 Music Notes

Closing Concert ing. It also served as a powerful and influential force in shaping Western civilization. The creation of the Regula, The 2018-2019 season of our church’s concert series will along with the accumulation of devoted followers and the come to a close on Sunday, April 28 with a performance by eventual establishment of the Benedictine monastic order, the fabulous Rose Ensemble, a professional group based in ensured that St. Benedict's ideas and words would not only St. Paul, Minnesota. spread geographically but survive centuries of political,

Founded in 1996 by Artistic Director Jordán Šrámek, The religious, and even liturgical evolution in western Catholi- cism. Rose Ensemble has achieved an international reputation as a premiere American early music ensemble. Each perfor- Among the first to embrace the Regula and its teachings mance illuminates centuries of rarely heard repertoire, was Pope Gregorio I, also called St. Gregory the Great bringing to modern audiences research from the world’s (popular legend credits him with “inventing” Gregorian manuscript libraries and fresh perspectives on history, cul- chant). He is revered in Benedictine circles for his 6th- ture, politics and spirituality from around the globe. With century Dialogues, an important collection of 4 books high- eleven critically acclaimed recordings and a diverse selec- lighting the works and miracles of contemporary Italian tion of concert programs, the group has thrilled audiences men. The second of the books is dedicated completely to across the United States and Europe with repertoire span- St. Benedict, which is the only written source for the life of ning 1,000 years and over 25 languages. the saint outside his Regula, so it is natural that we have

The Rose Ensemble is the recipient of the 2005 Chorus drawn heavily upon it for the spoken-word portions fea- tured in this program’s first half. America Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence, and first prize winner in BOTH sacred and secular music cate- Today, the Regula is commonly called the Rule of St. Ben- gories at the 2012 Tolosa Choral Contest in Spain (part of edict, and instructs followers (among many things) to the European Choral Grand Prix). The group’s concerts and “welcome the stranger as Christ himself.” The Rule still recordings have been called “first class” (Neuss- guides the Benedictine way of life and worship (some Grevenbroicher Zeitung), “impassioned and brightly reformations occurred within a number of monasteries after alive” (Choral Journal) and “engaging . .. satisfy- the early medieval period, but the fundamental concepts ing” (Gramophone). According to the Milwaukee Journal remain the same), and its influence can be identified in in- Sentinel, “…they sing and play with a lusty ease that blows numerable Christian practices and beliefs. Simply put, the the dust off old music.” Rule of St. Benedict is a set of guidelines that has the po-

Welcome the Stranger tential to benefit all of humanity, by instructing us to be kind to each other, to love our enemies, and to For their concert at St. Stephen’s the group will perform acknowledge the divine within each person we meet. Some “Welcome the Stranger: The Promise of St. Benedict and instructions in the Rule are timeless; others are not. When St. Scholastica.” From the Artistic Director: The year is read aloud, even partially out of context, the Rule is often 1618 and a mythical gathering of Milanese Benedictines is not without humor for contemporary listeners. about to take place. Virtuosic compositions by local nuns are intermingled with medieval plainchant and Renaissance The Benedictine motto is Ora et Labora et Lege (Pray and Work and Study). motets of the Cassinese monks of Saint Simpiciano. Music is shared and communities are welcomed. Over five centu- ries of music exploring St. Benedict’s Rule of uncondition- al hospitality is featured. Music by three women compos- ers, Lucrezia Orsina Vizzana (1590-1662), Caterina Assan- dra (1590-1618), and Chiara Margarita Cozzolani (1602- 1678) is highlighted, as well as a new work honoring St. Scholastica by Minnesota composer Abbie Betinis.

Throughout the concert pieces of music will alternate with readings which mostly come from the Regula of St. Bene- Jordán Šrámek dict. In program notes written one year ago Jordán Šrámek And Great Rain Came presents the following background information. During the first half of the concert there will come an ac- Still occupied by Benedictine monks today, Monte Cassino count of the miracle of St. Scholastica, the twin sister of St. about (80 miles southeast of Rome, Italy) has been called Benedict. It’s quite a story! At the risk of stealing Mr. the birthplace of western monastic life for it is here in 529 Šrámek’s thunder—did I mention rain and a storm?—we that St. Benedict of Nursia (Norcia) established his first now quote the entire 33rd and 34th chapters of Book II monastery and wrote his famous Regula (Rule). The Regu- from Pope Gregory’s Dialogues. la lines out in great detail the tenets of Western monasti- cism, characterized by community-oriented and pious liv- Continued on next page. 

April 2019 4 Stephen’s Window Music Notes Continued Book II, Ch. XXXIII: calm, as it had been when he had come down. But contrary to what he wanted, he found a miracle worked by a wom- 1. Gregory [said to Peter the Deacon]: Tell me, Peter, who an's heart with the power of the omnipotent God. It is no in this life was lifted higher than Paul? Still he asked the wonder that the woman who had desired to see her brother Lord three times to take away the thorn in his flesh, but he that day proved at the same time that she was more power- was not able to get what he wanted. Likewise, I must tell ful than he was. For as John says: "God is love," and ac- you about what the venerable Father Benedict wanted to do cording to that most just precept, she proved more powerful but could not. because she loved more. 2. Now Benedict had a sister named Scholastica, who had Peter: I confess that your story gives me great pleasure. been consecrated to the Almighty Lord from the time of her childhood. She had the custom of visiting him once a year, Book II, Ch. XXXIV: and the man of God would come down to meet her at a place belonging to the monastery not far beyond the gate. 1. Gregory: The next day the venerable woman went back One day she came, as was her custom, and her venerable to her own cell, and the man of God to his monastery. brother came down to meet her with his disciples. They Three days later while in his cell, he looked up at the sky spent the whole day in the praise of God and in holy con- and saw the soul of his sister after it had gone forth from versation. The darkness of night was already falling when her body. It was in the form of a dove, and he saw it pene- they took their meal together. The hour grew later and later trate the hidden mysteries of heaven. Rejoicing because as they sat there at table carrying on their holy conversa- such glory was hers, he gave thanks to the omnipotent God tion. His sister, a holy monastic woman, then made a re- with hymns and praises, and he announced her death to his brothers. quest: "I beg you. Do not leave me this night so that we may talk until morning more about the joys of heavenly 2. Moreover, he sent people at once to bring her body back life. But he responded, "What are you talking about, my to the monastery and to put it in a tomb which he had pre- sister? Under no circumstances can I stay outside my cell." pared for himself. And so it happened that even the tomb

3. Now the heavens were so calm that no cloud appeared in could not separate the bodies of these two who were always of one mind in God. the sky. When this holy monastic woman heard her broth- er's refusal, she folded her hands and put them upon the table. Leaning down, she put her head on her hands to make a prayer to God. When she raised her head from the table, there broke forth such powerful lightning and thunder and such a flood of rain that neither the venerable Benedict nor the brothers with him could set foot outside the door of the place where they were sitting. Indeed, while resting her head on her hands, this holy monastic woman had poured out a flood of tears on the table, and in this way she had attracted the rain to the calm skies. The flood followed her prayer in an instant. The connection between the prayer and the storm was such that her head rose from the table togeth- er with the thunder as if both the raising of her head and the Your YouTube Introduction to the Rose Ensemble falling of the rain were one and the same action. If you have good quality earphones, you will want to sam- 4. When the man of God saw that he could not get back to ple some of the YouTube recordings of the Rose Ensemble. the monastery because of the lightning and thunder and the If you use Safari and request rose ensemble youtube, the great flood of rain, he was irritated and began to complain: first item you will find is called simply The Rose Ensemble "May God have mercy on you, my sister. Why have you — YouTube, and is dated June 2, 2009. You will want to done this?" And she replied to him: "See, I asked you, and watch this. It gives a backstage look at concerts, work- you would not listen to me. So I asked my Lord, and he has shops, etc. You will immediately be impressed with the listened to me. Now then, go, if you can. Leave me, and go amazing variety of vocal music you will hear. Also, it will back to the monastery." But unable to go outside, he stayed introduce you to Jordan Sramek, the winsome, super talent- against his will in a place where he had been unwilling to ed Artistic Director of the ensemble. stay on his own. So it happened that they spent the whole After that you will find a heart-warming performance of night in vigil, and during their holy conversation about the “Jesus the Light of the World” at a concert. A spiritual life they found fulfillment for themselves in their must-see-and-hear! A little harder to locate, but a favorite relationship with one another. of mine, is a performance at the 2012 Tolosa Choral Con-

5. I have told this story about what the venerable man want- test in Spain, where they sing a setting of Ave Maria by the ed but was unable to have. And when we examine his mind, Minnesota composer Sergey Khvoshchinsky. At about the there can be no doubt that he had wanted the sky to remain one minute mark you may have difficulty seeing the video because of the tears in your eyes. Here is the link:

Stephen’s Window 5 April 2019 Music Notes Continued https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luyGp23cU2c One can imagine that the flood of tears at this event will eclipse the tears of St. Scholastica. Another performance at the contest which you will want to experience is a piece from Southern Harmony titled “Star As usual, tickets ($25) for the concert will be available at in the East.” It’s no wonder the group took first place in the door with free admission for those 18 or under. There the contest in both the sacred and secular categories. will be a half hour Pre-Concert Discussion at 3:00 p.m. and a reception will follow the concert. After this, you will no doubt want to explore more of the YouTube recordings on your own. If you should happen upon “Close Up the Booze Shop,” give it a look and a lis- ten. Great fun.

A Concert Not to be Missed

At the concert on April 28 Jordán Šrámek asks us to imag- ine “a mythical gathering of Milianese Benedictines.” More realistically, the concert involves a gathering of members of The Rose Ensemble. I had naively assumed that the musicians would arrive on a single flight from the Minneapolis area. Instead, they will be coming from Seat- tle, New York, New Jersey, San Francisco, Madison, Pitts- burg, Atlanta, etc. Andrew Tyson in Duo Concert

Their performance on the 28th is truly a concert not to be On April 7 at 2:00 p.m. Andrew Tyson will be performing missed. If, for some reason, you miss it, the chances of in Raleigh with violinist Benjamin Beilman, who, like An- your hearing the group in live concert are scant. After the drew, is a Curtis graduate. Their concert is sponsored by 28th the group will present “Welcome the Stranger” on Chamber Music Raleigh and will take place in the SECU May 5 in Indianapolis. Then, sad to say, the final concert Auditorium in the North Carolina Museum of Art. It is will take place on Saturday, June 15 at the Basilica of Saint certain to be a wonderful event. When the duo toured Aus- Mary in Minneapolis, where the group had its very first tralia, the music critics competed with one another to sing concert in 1996. For this “celebratory homecoming,” their praises. Presently, Andrew is in Berlin, where he is writes Jordan Sramek, "veteran musicians from throughout recording his third commercial CD. The Rose Ensemble’s 23 years will perform some of the group’s favorite medieval and Renaissance choral music.” -J. Kitchen Adventures in Science

Children of St. Stephen's (Durham) became official scientists and enjoyed the wonders of S.T.E.M. at an "Adventures in Science" class conducted by [the then] Senior Warden Kate Fagan-Solis and parishioner Megan Carlson on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Conclusions: SCIENCE IS FUN!

April 2019 6 Stephen’s Window Library News

Poems of Nature and Spirit “Praying”

Tell me, what are you going to do with It doesn’t have to be your one wild and precious life? the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few Sometimes I need only to stand where I small stones; just am to be blessed. pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try Love yourself, then forget it. Then, love to make them elaborate, this isn’t the world. a contest but the doorway into thanks, and a silence in which These are lines from poems by Mary Oliver, who was another voice may speak. called America’s “most beloved poet” by the Washington Post when the newspaper announced her death at the age of 83 last January. Whether you’ve ever read her poems or not, you have a treat in store because the Parish Library Ellen Baer now has Devotions: Selected Poems of Mary Oliver, thanks to our Director of Christian Education, who is himself an admirer of her work.

It’s a beautiful book that makes me want to open it any- Youth Activities where and read a poem that will almost certainly lift my Dear Family & Friends of the Children &Youth Program, spirit with its truth and beauty and connect me to the whole world through a tree, a bird, a pond, or a shaft of light. On behalf of the youth program, I would like to thank each With poems arranged by the poet herself, this is a definitive and every parishioner who came out for our Shrove Tues- collection of her lifetime of work, comprising selections day pancake supper. Thanks to Clyde, we had the best pan- from her most recent book (2015) to her first one (1963). cakes in town and thanks to your participation, we had the When Devotions was published in 2017, a reviewer in the best fellowship as well! Like every year prior, Shrove New Yorker noted that it’s not necessary take a seminar to Tuesday provides youth with an opportunity to spend quali- understand Mary Oliver’s poetry because “she’s speaking ty time together working toward a common goal in addition directly to you as a human being.” In an interview on NPR to bringing church goers together over a delicious meal. a few years earlier, Oliver herself had said, “Poetry, to be Through all of this, we keep in mind that this celebration is understood, must be clear. It mustn’t be fancy. I have the not just an opportunity for us to open up our mouths and feeling that a lot of poets writing now—they sort of tap and our wallets, but to open our hearts as we prepare for dance through it.” Lent.

There’s no tap dancing here. This may be why Mary Oliver Now that the Lenten season is upon us, we have begun is not only critically acclaimed (having won both the Pu- preparations for our annual spring basket donation drive. In litzer Prize and the National Book Award for Poetry) but the fall, we offered combined Sunday School lessons that also immensely popular, beloved by other poets as well as brought together children and youth in acts of service. Spe- by regular people. U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith said cifically, children spearheaded a sock collection for Urban in The Post, “Mary Oliver's poems, which pay a deep, awe- Ministries of Durham which required them to draft an- struck attention to the worlds of animals and nature, are nouncements, design bulletin inserts, and craft thank you filled with quiet revelations about who we are and what we messages to donors. What we observed was that partici- belong to.” In the same article, poet Billy Collins told the pants took ownership over the project and appeared to not story of being with Oliver at a public reading when several only understand the call to service, but sincerely seemed to fans approached her to get their books signed—and burst enjoy the labor. Consequently, we have high hopes for our into tears. He said, “It was quite amazing and quite moving spring basket drive. Children will have similar opportuni- to see that poetry can strike at the heart at that depth. She ties to guide the collection process and explore how their was more than a poet to a lot of people. She was a spiritual time and talents--not just their treasures--can serve their companion and someone to lean on.” community. Please keep an eye out for their hard work and if possible, help spread the love by donating. Every little bit Since Mary Oliver’s words are so much better than mine, helps! here is one of my favorite poems (easy to find since Devo- tions includes an excellent index of titles and first lines). I hope you’ll check out the book and find favorites of your Yours faithfully, own. Stephanie

Stephen’s Window 7 April 2019 Parish News

Easter Flower Memorial Envelopes are available at the Holy Week and Easter at St. Stephen’s reception desk, in the narthex, and in the pews. Please re- turn completed envelopes to the Office no later than Palm , April 14 Sunday, April 14. 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite I [Chapel]

10:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms and Procession As part of our ongoing commitment to serving our neigh- [Parish Hall] bors, the children and youth are collecting items for our 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Nave] annual Spring Fling Baskets in which spring-themed do- nations are given to both Duke Children’s Hospital and Monday in Holy Week, April 15 UNC Children's Hospital to make patients’ stays over 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Chapel] the spring season a bit more pleasant. Due to dietary re- 12:00 noon Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Chapel] strictions, we cannot accept food or candy. However, we can gladly accept new items that would bring a child com- Tuesday in Holy Week, April 16 fort, hope, and smiles. Below, please find a list of suggest- 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Chapel] ed items. Please drop off donations in the bins located in 12:00 noon Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Chapel] the narthex or reception area by Sunday, April 14. Please contact Stephanie ([email protected]) Wednesday in Holy Week, April 17 with any questions. 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Chapel] Infant & Toddler: 12:00 noon Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Chapel] · Light Up/Musical Toys · Rattles/Teethers Thursday, April 18 · Stack and sort blocks, stack rings, and 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Chapel] wooden puzzles 11:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Chapel] · Small board /nursery rhyme books 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II, with Foot Washing · Preemie Size Hats, Booties, Onesies [Nave] · Soft blankets and soft balls (Gertie, Nerf) · Small stuffed animals with sewn eyes —April 19 Adolescents: 7:00 a.m. Solemn with Holy Communion · Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Wal-Mart [Chapel] · Small electronics and accessories include 12:00 noon Noon Vigil: Solemn Collects [Nave] ing AA, AAA, & C-batteries 5:30 p.m. Family Service [Chapel] · Bestselling teen books or magazines 6:00 p.m. : “Via Dolorosa” · Word finds, puzzle/Sudoku [Outdoor Chapel] books, journals, and scrapbooking kits 7:30 p.m. : “A Service of Shadows” [Nave] · Sports clothing, T-shirts, hats, bath robes, etc. ALL sizes /Easter Eve, April 20 · Teen-sized blankets, fun pillows, socks 9:00 p.m. The Great Vigil and Holy · Scented Chapstick, nail polish, etc. Eucharist: Rite II [Nave] · Playing cards and board games (UNO, Apples

to Apples, etc.) Easter Sunday, April 21 St. Stephen’s Stitchers will meet Wednesday, April 24 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Nave] at 3:00 p.m. in the Davis Room. Needle crafters of all 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II [Nave] types are invited to join us. Still learning? The Stitchers 12:00 noon Children’s Easter Egg Hunt [Lawn] will be glad to assist you. Questions, please contact Bob- 12:00 noon Easter Coffee Hour [Terrace] bie Nielsen (919-452-4751, [email protected]). The annual St. Stephen's Easter Egg Hunt will take place Do you have a few free hours? How would you like to immediately following the 10:30 service on Easter Sun- spend them doing interesting, uplifting volunteer work? day. There will be three age groups: 3 and under, 4-6, and We invite you to consider volunteering at St. Stephen’s 7 and up. Each group will be located in a different area of receptionist desk! The church Office could use assis- the lawn outside the church (follow the signs). Kids are tance covering the telephones, especially most afternoons encouraged to bring their own baskets, but we'll have a Monday through Thursday and on Wednesday mornings. few extra available if needed. In case of rain, alternative Please call the Office (919-493-5451) or see Norm Woods plans will be announced during the service. We hope to ([email protected]) for more information. see you there!

April 2019 8 Stephen’s Window Prayer Requests Dates to Remember

For restoration of body and spirit:

Andy Cis Megan Benji Dorothy Milton Charles Lindsay 4/1 Betty M. Ginger Nancy Dennis Howell 4/1 Bill K. Harry Orlando Emmy Renquist 4/5 Bill M. JoeAnne Pamela Sidney DuPont 4/6 Bob June Peter Pamela Bennett 4/6 Bruce Lois Ron Penny Dabal 4/7 Carol Louise Scott Craig Hayward 4/7 Carter Mae Marlene Susan Henry Jones 4/10 John Spitznagel 4/11 and also for friends and family members of St. Priscilla Shows 4/13 Stephen’s parishioners: Bill Ingram 4/13 Akiko, mother of Mari Charles Anderson 4/15 Alton, friend of Alice and Jeanne Noah Tiller 4/18 Betsy, step-daughter of Scott Tom Kenan 4/19 Pastor Bill, friend of St. Stephen’s Jim Brame 4/21 Cerue, mother of Paula Fenton Jones 4/21 David, friend of Bob Jim Allen 4/22 Deb, friend of Wanda & Sue Shara Dean 4/22 Don, friend of Charles Burke Raper 4/23 Edwin, brother of Clyde Marlene Morrison 4/24 Fagan-Solis family, relatives of Kate Jason Jones 4/24 Gwendoline, mother of Wendy John Haywood 4/26 Iris, mother of Jeanna George Kennett 4/26 Jane, niece of Scott Catherine Oakley 4/26 Jon, grandson of Scott Russ Tiller 4/29 Judy, friend of Bob & Carla Audrey Halloran 4/29 Kathleen, friend of Priscilla & Derek Scott Trotter 4/30 Leslie, great-niece of Derek Cara Bonchick 4/30 Lyn, mother of Becky Marc, son of Lucy Meghan, niece/goddaughter of Nancy Nicholas, friend of Sue Owen, step-brother of Tom

Peter, friend of Priscilla & Derek Julie & Mayrant Simons 4/4 Pieter, friend of Wendy Betty & Jim Bailey 4/14 Ray, son-in-law of Mary Ann Karen & Oscar Galavis 4/14 Roy, friend of Charles Christina & Alex Pearce 4/23 Ruth, friend of Ginger and Sally Elsie & Baxter Sapp 4/25 Walt, father of Julie Peggy & The Rev. Charles Lindsay 4/26 William, friend of Marlene Caroline & Fenton Jones 4/26

In the diocesan cycle of prayer:

Week of April 7: Comunidad Puerta Abierta and Holy Trinity Church, both in Greensboro

Week of April 14: St. Andrew’s, St. Barnabas’, and St. Birth Francis’, all in Greensboro Nathan Edward Godwin March 7, 2019 Week of April 21: St. Mark’s, Halifax; and All Saints’, Hamlet

Week of April 28: St. Andrew’s, Haw River; Church of the Holy Innocents, Henderson; and St. John’s, Hender- son

Stephen’s Window 9 April 2019 The Great Monday in Tuesday in Wednesday in Maundy Good Vigil of Easter Holy Week Holy Week Holy Week Thursday Friday Ministers Saturday, April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 7:00 a.m., Chapel 7:00 a.m., Chapel 7:00 a.m., Chapel 7:00 a.m., Chapel 7:00 a.m., Chapel Holy Eucharist: Holy Eucharist: Holy Eucharist: Holy Eucharist: Solemn Collects Rite II Rite II Rite II Rite II with Communion Stephen Elkins- Stephen Elkins- Celebrant Robert K. Kaynor Robert K. Kaynor Robert K. Kaynor Williams Williams Stephen Elkins- Stephen Elkins- Preacher Justin Groth Robert K. Kaynor Robert K. Kaynor Williams Williams Eucharistic Claire Doerschuk Norm Woods Claire Doerschuk Norm Woods Claire Doerschuk Minister Sally Markham Sally Markham Sally Markham Lucy Petruccelli TBD

Intercessor TBD TBD TBD TBD 11:30 a.m., 12 Noon, Chapel 12 Noon, Chapel 12 Noon, Chapel Chapel 12 Noon, Nave 9:00 p.m., Nave Holy Eucharist: Holy Eucharist: Holy Eucharist: Holy Eucharist: Solemn Collects Rite II Rite II Rite II Rite II Celebrant/ Stephen Elkins- Stephen Elkins- Robert K. Kaynor Martha Brimm Gail Davis Vigil Officiant: Officiant Williams Williams Robert K. Kaynor

Preacher Justin Groth Martha Brimm Justin Groth Justin Groth Justin Groth Readers: Katherine Bick Reader Amanda Watlington Bob Stevens Mary Kay Gobris Bobbie Nielsen Readers: Michele Hayward Maya Almasy Maya Almasy Intercessor Mal Watlington TBD TBD TBD Claire Doerschuk 7:30 p.m., Nave Festival Holy Holy Eucharist: 7:30 p.m., Nave Eucharist: Rite II Rite II with Tenebrae (follows Vigil) Foot Washing Celebrant/ Robert K. Kaynor Justin Groth Robert K. Kaynor Officiant Preacher Justin Groth Martha Brimm Justin Groth

Assisting Stephen Elkins- — — Priest/(Deacon) Williams

Server Lizzie Almasy Lizzie Almasy Eucharistic Nancy Ciaffone Bob Bullock Ministers Priscilla Shows Thurifer: Lizzie Almasy Elizabeth : Acolytes Hayward Cameron Hayward Elizabeth Hayward Reader: Claire Doerschuk Lori Hawkins Psalm Maya Almasy

Epistoler Cameron Hayward Elizabeth Hayward

Intercessor Michele Hayward Claire Doerschuk Dick Boyd Ushers TBD Kate Fagan-Solis April 2019 10 Stephen’s Window The Sunday of the The Second Sunday The Fifth Sunday Palm Sunday Resurrection Ministers of Easter in Lent April 14 Easter Day April 7 April 28 April 21 8:00 a.m., Chapel 8:00 a.m., Chapel 8:00 a.m., Nave 8:00 a.m., Chapel

Holy Eucharist: Rite I Holy Eucharist: Rite I Holy Eucharist: Rite II Holy Eucharist: Rite I

Celebrant Robert K. Kaynor Stephen Elkins-Williams Robert K. Kaynor Stephen Elkins-Williams

Preacher Justin Groth Stephen Elkins-Williams Robert K. Kaynor Stephen Elkins-Williams

Eucharistic EM: Nancy Ciaffone Nancy Ciaffone Nancy Ciaffone Claire Doerschuk Minister Server: Kate Fagan-Solis OT: Jack Graham Reader Sally Markham Bobbie Nielsen Mary Kay Gobris Psalm: Matt Breuer NT: Cameron Hayward Intercessor Jack Graham Matt Breuer Sally Markham Prayers: Claire D. Amanda & Mal Page Wilson Usher(s) Linda & Chuck Cushman Debbie & Matt Breuer Watlington John Bugg 10:30 a.m., Nave 10:30 a.m., Nave 10:30 a.m., Nave 10:30 a.m., Nave

Holy Eucharist: Rite II Holy Eucharist: Rite II Holy Eucharist: Rite II Holy Eucharist: Rite II Celebrant/ Robert K. Kaynor Robert K. Kaynor Stephen Elkins-Williams Robert K. Kaynor Officiant

Preacher Justin Groth Stephen Elkins-Williams Robert K. Kaynor Stephen Elkins-Williams

Assisting —— —— —— —— Priest

Deacon —— Justin Groth Justin Groth Justin Groth

Anointing Derek Shows Martha Brimm Martha Brimm Stephen Elkins-Williams Subdeacon Lizzie Almasy Lizzie Almasy Jeremy Godwin Kate Fagan-Solis (Server) Eucharistic Bob Bullock Bob Bullock Sue Kaynor Sue Kaynor Ministers Pat Serafin Priscilla Shows Priscilla Shows Pat Serafin Kajsa Culp at 8:00 and 10:30: Will Culp Will Culp Kajsa Culp Acolytes Cameron Hayward Evie Freel Anna Preston Harry Tiller Elizabeth Hayward Morgan Freel Lector Bob Stevens Kathy McKee John Haywood Maya Almasy (1st Lesson) Lector George Kennett Johnya Sasso Lucy Petruccelli Lori Hawkins (Psalm) Cameron Hayward Lector Kajsa Culp Will Culp Elizabeth Hayward Harry Tiller Elizabeth Hayward ()

Intercessor Sue Kaynor Michele Hayward Jack Watson Johnya Sasso Gary Bressler Sumner, Henry, & Kate Fagan-Solis Ian Shearer Ushers Sally Hunsucker Drayton Virkler Jackie Pollard TBD Elizabeth Hayward Margaret Rouse Cindi Easterling Cindi Easterling Carla Bullock Guild Trina Orgain Nancy Ciaffone Nancy Ciaffone Leigh Ballou Carolyn London Judy White Judy White Judy White Greeter(s) Martina Gardner-Woods Martina Gardner-Woods Martina Gardner-Woods Martina Gardner-Woods

Stephen’s Window 11 April 2019 Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Return Service Requested Durham, NC 27705 Permit No. 59

St. Stephen's is a parish within the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, part of the world-wide . www.dionc.org

The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman Diocesan

The Rt. Rev. Anne Hodges-Copple Bishop Suffragen

St. Stephen’s Staff

The Rev. Robert K. Kaynor Rector [email protected]

The Rev. Stephen J. Elkins-Williams Priest-in-Residence [email protected]

The Rev. Dr. Derek Shows Priest Associate

The Rev. Justin Groth Curate Save The Date [email protected] Dr. Joseph Kitchen st Music Director and Organist Saturday, June 1 [email protected]

Dr. Daniel Monek Choir Director Start gathering your donations for this year’s indoor yard [email protected]

Jihyun Park sale. Items need to be new or gently used and unbroken. Children’s Music Director [email protected] All donations will be sold inside, by the church, the proceeds

Jeremy Godwin of which will support St. Stephen’s and local outreach. Director of Christian Education [email protected] We will be able to accept the following types of donations:

Stephanie Metzen Youth Director [email protected] Kitchen & Decorative Household Items

Burke Raper Gently Used Linens and White Goods Business Manager [email protected] Children’s Clothing and Gently Used Toys Susan Steel Membership & Stewardship Coordinator Small Furniture Items [email protected] Collectibles Tamiko Sanders Preschool Director [email protected] Sports Playing Equipment

Catherine Oakley Parish Administrator Further details will be forthcoming. [email protected]

Angelica Kendall h Parish Secretary The 60 Vestry and Officers of St. Stephen’s [email protected] Drayton Virkler, Bob Bullock, Wendy John

Kevin Kelly Senior Warden Assistant Treasurer Liz Jones Sexton Michael Brewer, Lizzie Almasy, Cathy Lavin [email protected] Junior Warden Clerk Ben Maynor Clyde Stephens Jim Stewart, Katherine Bick Lucy Petruccelli Parish Life and Staff Assistant Treasurer Sally Bugg Norm Woods

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