The week of November 2

 

 

The week of November 2 at St. Stephen’s

 

Wednesday, November 4

6:00 p.m. – Annual Requiem Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, November 6

Fr. Jamie’s day off

*Please refrain from sending Fr. Jamie emails, text messages, Facebook messages or phone calls on his day off unless it is a pastoral emergency.

Sunday, November 8 – 24 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Children’s Chapel

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

 

Livestream:

We would love to see you in person but if you are unable to attend, please join us for Mass livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephensfargo

 

 

Election Night Compline

Date & Time: Nov 3, 2026 07:00 PM in Central Time

Description: As polling places close on the East Coast on Nov. 3, join other Episcopalians in a prayerful service of compline, hosted by the church’s Division of Public Policy, Partnership, and Witness in collaboration with the Mission Program team. The Rev. Sarah Shipman, director of the church’s Migration Ministries, will officiate. Prayers and readings will be offered in a variety of languages, and participants will be invited to share personal prayers in the chat.

 

Register at the following link:

Webinar Registration - Zoom

 

Octave of All Saints/All Souls

Once again this year at St. Stephen’s we will be remembering all of the saints in our lives (those whom we have loved and who have shown us something of who God is).

+ Attend the Requiem Eucharist at 6:00 pm Wednesday November 4, at which all the names of all those buried from St. Stephen’s throughout the years as well as those written on the list in the Narthex will be read.
Incense will be offered at this Eucharist.

At the end of the service, we will process to the Memorial Garden for the Blessing of graves.

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

\Words of Wisdom:

"It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions." ~Pope Francis

 

From the Green Team:

Setting lifelong habits for kids: Turning off fans and lights when you leave rooms is always a good habit to instill. Fully powering down TV's, computers, and gaming systems reduces energy waste.

 

The week of October 26

 

 

The week of October 26 at St. Stephen’s

 

Monday, October 26

Ambassador deadline

 

Wednesday, October 28

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, October 30 

Fr. Jamie’s day off

*Please refrain from sending Fr. Jamie emails, text messages, Facebook messages or phone calls on his day off unless it is a pastoral emergency.

Sunday, November 1 – All Saints Sunday

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

Livestream:

We would love to see you in person but if you are unable to attend, please join us for Mass livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephensfargo

 

 

Octave of All Saints/All Souls 2026

Once again this year at St. Stephen’s we will devote an entire week to celebrate the saints in our lives. In preparation for the Feast of All Saints (which is one of the most important feast days in our Church year), we will be remembering all of the saints in our lives (those whom we have loved and who have shown us something of who God is). We will be offering several opportunities at St. Stephen’s to honor those who have passed on before us to the larger Communion of Saints.

+ Beginning before the week of October 26th, a list will be placed in the Narthex for you to write the names of your deceased loved ones so they may be remembered at the special Requiem Mass we will celebrate on Wednesday November 5. You can also send any names to Fr. Jamie at frjamieparsley@gmail.com and he will make sure that their names placed on the altar on All Saints Sunday and that they are remembered by name at the Requiem Eucharist.

+ A special altar will once again be placed in the Narthex. Please bring a photograph or other memento of your loved one to be displayed there from October 25 through November 4.

+ Attend the Requiem Eucharist the All Saints Sunday Eucharist on November 2 and at 6:00 pm Wednesday November 5.

Sunday, November 1- All Saints Sunday
11:00 am – Holy Eucharist

Wednesday, November 4- 6:00 pm – Requiem Eucharist for all our deceased loved ones
The names of all those buried from St. Stephen’s throughout the years as well as those written on the list in the Narthex will be read.
Incense will be offered at this Eucharist.

At the end of the service, we will process to the Memorial Garden for the Blessing of graves.

 

Words of Wisdom: 

"The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So, watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings." ~Gautama Buddha

 

From the Green Team: 

October is fire prevention month. Clear Surfaces: Store towels, potholders, curtains, and paper products well away from the stovetop. Electrical Upkeep: Never overload electrical sockets. Avoid running power cords under rugs, near heat sources, or through high-traffic doorways.

 

The week of October 19

 

 

The week of October 19 at St. Stephen’s

 

Monday October 19-Wednesday October 21

Fr. Jamie out of town.

 

Wednesday, October 21

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

Friday, October 23

Fr. Jamie’s day off

*Please refrain from sending Fr. Jamie emails, text messages, Facebook messages or phone calls on his day off unless it is a pastoral emergency.

 

Friday October 23-SaturdayOctober24

Diocesan Convention in Minot

Please pray for our delegates:

Jessica Anderson

John Baird

Stephanie Garcia

Cheryl Kurki

John Kurki

James Mackay

Paul Sando

Leo Wilking

Deacon John

Fr. Jamie

Sunday, October 25 – 22 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

3:30-5:30 – Stalboerger Open House

4:30 – House Blessing

 

 

Livestream:

We would love to see you in person but if you are unable to attend, please join us for Mass livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephensfargo

 

Upcoming: 

October 23 & 24 - Diocesan Convention in Minot

 

Words of Wisdom:

"Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your behavior positive because your behavior becomes your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny." ~Mahatma Gandhi

 

From the Green Team:

October is fire prevention month. 

Kitchen Vigilance: 

Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or broiling food. Turn off the stove immediately if you must step away. Safe Cooking Zones: Keep a "kid-free zone" of at least 3 feet around stoves and areas where hot food is prepared.

 

 

The week of October 12

 

 

The week of October 12 at St. Stephen’s

 

Mon October 12 – Indigenous People’s Day

Office closed

 

Wednesday, October 14

6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist

Fr. Jamie, celebrant / preacher

Deacon John, assisting

Incense will be offered at this mass

Supper afterward at a local restaurant

 

 

Friday, October 16-October 1`

Fr. Jamie out of town

 

Sunday, October 18 – 21 Pentecost

11:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer/Holy Eucharist from the Reserve

Deacon John, officiant/ preacher

James Mackay, organist

Coffee Hour following Mass

 

Livestream:

We would love to see you in person but if you are unable to attend, please join us for Mass livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@st.stephensfargo

 

Upcoming: 

October 16-21 – Fr. Jamie out of town

October 23 & 24 - Diocesan Convention in Minot

 

Words of Wisdom: 

"If we desire a society in which men are brothers, then we must act towards one another with brotherhood. If we can build such a society, then we would have achieved the ultimate goal of human freedom." ~Bayard Rustin

 

From the Green Team:

October is fire prevention month.

Wildfire & Outdoor Prevention

Outdoor and seasonal activities require strict adherence to local burning rules to prevent devastating wildfires. 

Campfire Extinction: Practice the "drown, stir, drown, feel" method. Pour water, stir the ash with a shovel, and ensure the debris is completely cool to the touch before leaving.

Defensible Space: Protect properties by clearing dry leaves and pine needles from roofs or gutters. Move stacked firewood at least 30 feet away from structures.

Vehicle & Tool Awareness: Avoid parking or driving vehicles on dry grass or tall weeds. Ensure tow chains do not drag on the asphalt, creating dangerous sparks. Use approved spark arrests on chainsaws and all-terrain vehicles.

Recreational Fire Rules: Never burn during high wind advisories or red flag warnings.