Announcements for the Week of November 3, 2013
This Weekend
We’re leafing a tree! Don’t forget to bring your GREEN leaf with you this weekend from your Stewardship packet. The question for this week is “What
do you love about our church?” And don’t worry, if you forget your leaf or you don’t have enough for everyone in your household, we have extras!
Men’s Bible Study All men are welcome and invited to join us Saturday, November 2 at 7:30AM at the church for breakfast, Bible study and fellowship.
No need to prepare in advance. Questions? Contact John Rushe (erierushe@roadrunner.net). Hope to see you there!
It's time to FALL BACK! Sunday, November 3 marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour on Saturday night.
Bring Photos of YOUR Saints for our celebration of All Saints' Sunday on November 3; please bring a photo of someone (living or dead) who has been
an example of faithful living for you. We will display the photos during the service, and you can take them home with you.
Next Week
Baptism, Confirmation, Reception November study groups are forming now to prepare for Baptism (adult and child), Confirmation, and Reception
into the Episcopal Church (for those already confirmed in other denominations) at the Bishop's Visit on Sunday, December 8. If you want to prepare for
one of these Rites, please contact Sabeth+ by November 5 (revsabeth@ststephens-fairview.org).
Family Movie Night Do the names Mike and Sully sound familiar? Well, if they do… get excited for a fun, family night out to watch the Disney Pixar
movie, “Monsters University!” On Friday, November, 8 at 7PM, the Nursery School will be having a FREE movie night in the Parish Hall. Snacks will be
available for a donation.
Many Hands Make Light Work Join us in sprucing up the playground on Saturday, November 9 from 9AM to 12PM (rain date is Saturday, November
16). If you can bring a shovel, rake or wheelbarrow to help edge around the equipment, rake out the sand or replenish the sand, it would be very
helpful. This is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome!
CPR/First Aid Training CPR/First Aid training (new and refresher certifications) will be offered on Saturday, November 9 from 8AM to 12PM, here at St.
Stephen’s. The cost is $20 per person. Offered in partnership with St. Stephen’s Nursery School, classes are open to anyone in the community or parish.
Sign-up by contacting the church office (church@ststephens-fairview.org or 814.474.5490).
More News
Online Giving has ARRIVED! Online Giving allows congregation members to give one-time and recurring gifts (like pledge payments) to St. Stephen's
directly from your checking/savings account or by using a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). Check out the “Online Giving” tab on our website
and the “Give Now” tab on our Facebook page (linked to our webpage).
Chime Shoppe News WE’RE CLOSING THE SHOPPE – PRE HOLIDAY SALE 50 % off many items to be given thru the month of November. Watch for
weekly featured specials as there will be complete consolidation of all merchandise including Christmas items along with many seasonal gifts. All
proceeds of sales are being donated to the Diaper Bank ministry, a new and exciting Outreach project.
Contemporary Bible Study Every Sunday at 4:00PM at the church. Come join us as we continue to explore the Bible through The Message, a
contemporary translation. You can jump in at any time! No worries about being lost, just show up. If you do not have a copy of The Message we are
happy to share until you can get a copy of your own. We look forward to seeing you! Questions? Contact Gretchen (gretchentome@msn.com).
Ingathering Sunday Mark your calendar and plan to be here on November 24, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, as we gather in and give thanks to God
for our community’s pledges of financial support for the coming year.
Stewardship Packets were mailed out this past week to all who did not pick them up last Sunday. If you have not received your packet, please contact
the church office.
Coffee Hour Hosts We have an opening for coffee host on December 1. If you would like to host coffee hour, please add your name to the sheet in the
parish hall. If you have never been a coffee host and have questions, call Kathy Steele at 833-5572.
Update on David Gorman David has begun his teaching assignment in Tuy Hoa, Viet Nam. To follow him, check out his blog at
http://vietnamforbeginners.wordpress.com OR check out the Outreach Bulletin Board in the parish hall for a printout of his latest update.
Financials: In the interest of financial transparency, the vestry publishes the last complete month of financials which has been received and approved
by the vestry.
As of: September 30, 2013
GENERAL FUND
Year To Date
Actual
Budget
Variance
REVENUES
Receipts
Miscellaneous Income
Transfer from Endowment
Total Income
$
188,445
168,626
19,819
3,995
4,500
(505)
25,000
0
25,000
217,440
$
173,126
$
44,314
EXPENSES
Pastoral Support
79,872
80,820
(949)
Office Expense
19,947
21,632
(1,685)
Building Expense
26,556
26,026
529
Worship & Education Expense
26,980
30,650
(3,670)
General Expense
5,486
5,041
444
Outreach
3,005
3,263
(258)
34,808
34,779
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Diocesan Assessment
Total Expenses
NET REVENUES (EXPENSES)
$
196,653
$
202,211
$
(5,559)
$ 20,787
$
(29,086)
$
49,873
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The September month-end financials show our income is well ahead of budget, largely attributable a $25,000 transfer from our Endowment principal.
Our ability to continue with our current level of ministry depends on consistent giving from our congregation. Thank you for supporting our ministries!
Weekly Notices
November 3 at 8:00AM: Eucharistic Minister: John Rushe; Lectors: Dave Danowski, Isabel Hodgin; Usher: Vivian Hutchison; Acolyte: Steven Tome;
Vestry Person of the Week: Cindy Willis
November 3 at 10:00AM: Eucharistic Minister: Ellen Masteller; Lectors: Nancy Gorman, Eric Schuette; Ushers: Jim Reilly, Mitch Willis, Steve Ropski, Don
Eagly; Acolytes: Kathie Gregory, Annika Biggs, Emma Schuette; Vestry Person of the Week: Cindy Willis
Birthdays this Week: Grace Banks, Jennifer Gregory, William Higley, Leslie Sult, Carl Pastore, Sannie Potter, Alex Stearns, Jillian Weschler, Mitchell
Willis, and John Beatty.
Altar Flower: The altar flowers this week are given by Mr. and Mrs. Terry Jones in celebration of the birthdays of Henry W. Zone and Emma Jones Zone.
Altar Guild Team for November 3 Corky Anderson, Lynda Burrows, Vivian Hutchison, Kathy Steele and Shyla Gunther.
Nursery School
Wreath and Poinsettia Sale! Come November, the Nursery School will be selling wreaths and poinsettias to benefit the Nursery School. More
information on this fundraiser will be coming soon, so get your orders together today!
Nursery School has a Facebook page! Be sure to find us and keep up-to-date with the events in our school by liking our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/ststephensnurseryschoolfairviewpa
Labels for Education From soup, cereal and snacks to dairy products, beverages and food storage – your kitchen is probably full of eligible Labels for
Education items. Get clipping and start earning free stuff for the Nursery School.
What is the PURPLE OCTOPUS Box in the Parish Hall? Drop off your old and/or used cell phones, ink and toner cartridges, MP3 players, headsets, etc.
to help St. Stephen’s Nursery School balance their budget.
Community Events
Turkey Dinner Holy Cross Roman Catholic Parish holds their annual holiday turkey dinner on Sunday, November 10 from 11:30AM – 3:00PM in the
Reilly Center (7100 W. Ridge Rd, Fairview). Adults $8/Children $5. Take-out available.
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