The State of the Parish: The Rector’s Report 2018/19

Fr Hawtin

For Saint Stephen’s, the year 2018/19 has been marked by a number of notable changes and transitions. Not least, our vicar, The Very Reverend Michael Kerouac, his wife Caroline and their family left Saint Stephen’s for Florida. Shortly after their arrival, Bishop John Vaughan installed Fr Kerouac as the Dean of St Patrick’s ProCathedral at . . . → Read More: The State of the Parish: The Rector’s Report 2018/19

We add a unique new community mission

State of the Parish 2016/2017—Part II

Our Parish Meeting takes place between the 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM services on Sunday, October 29th. This is yhe second part of the Rector’s State of the Parish Report that will be offered at the meeting. The first part will was published in last week’s newsletter.

A unique . . . → Read More: We add a unique new community mission

A year that brings the Curate’s egg to mind

State of the Parish 2016/2017—Part I

Our Parish Meeting takes place between the 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM services on Sunday, October 29th. Here is the first part of the Rector’s State of the Parish Report that will be offered at the meeting. The second part will be published in next week’s newsletter.

Best part . . . → Read More: A year that brings the Curate’s egg to mind

Rector’s Report 2014/15

The year 2014/15 was a splendid year for St Stephen’s. The most joyous occasion of the year was our 20th Anniversary Celebration, which was marked by the ordination of two new priests (Fr Michael Belt and Fr John Novicki) and a deacon (The Rev. Mr Wiley Hawks), as well as the setting apart of . . . → Read More: Rector’s Report 2014/15

2012 Report of the Treasurer

State of the Church: Part II

No matter what Washington tells us about a recovery, it still feels as though we are in the midst of a deep recession. But grim news from national economic front not withstanding, the parish enjoyed a reasonably successful financial 2012.

Pledged, unpledged and plate income—officially classed as . . . → Read More: 2012 Report of the Treasurer

Report of the People’s Warden

State of the Church: Part I

A warden is a person charged with the care or keeping of “things”. In the case of the Anglican Church, the “things” are order and peace, the church buildings and facilities, and the properties belonging to the church.

Wardens have a particular duty to maintain order and peace in . . . → Read More: Report of the People’s Warden