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St Stephen the Martyr Anglican Church
Announcements & News
For the Week of
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Here are some dates to note for the beginning of January
2021.
Note: The church office will be closed
from Dec 25, 2020 through to Jan 3, 2021
January 1-16
Jan 3, Sun 10:00-11:00am Feast of the Epiphany – Morning Prayer - Zoom only
Jan 4, Mon 10:00-11:00am Bible Study with Pastor Ruth
7:00-8:30pm Monday Night Bible Study
Jan 10, Sun 10:00-11:00am Baptism of our Lord – Morning Prayer - Zoom only
Jan 11, Mon 10:00-11:00am Bible Study with Pastor Ruth
7:00-8:30pm Monday Night Bible Study
Jan 16, Sat 10:00-2:00 Thrift Shop – To be determined
• If the Zoom codes are not included in the email with these announcements, please email us at
info@ststephenburnaby.ca and let us know which event you would like the codes for.
• Note: Our services are all listed as Zoom only at this time, but we will add in-service attendance when
we are given the clear to do so by the Health Authority and the Diocese.
Please Note
We are anticipating updates this week regarding the Public Health Orders banning in-person
gatherings. Given that the uncertainty around the spread of COVID-19 is likely to linger with us
through, at least, the spring, we are anticipating a Zoom-based Annual Vestry Meeting (our Annual
General Meeting) in late February and Zoom-based options for learning through the spring. If you
have technical skills or a willingness to “Google and try”, we are in need of more support in this area.
Please see Pastor Ruth.
Current COVID-19 Orders
As you may have already seen, Dr Bonnie Henry,
our Provincial Health Officer, issued new public
health orders effective December 7, 2020. These
orders are in effect until Friday, January 8, and
depending on COVID-19 numbers, this may be
extended.
These orders impact the life and ministry of St
Stephen’s in the following ways:
* Suspending in-person public worship through Advent, Christmas, and to Epiphany. We
will be continuing our Morning Prayer via Zoom video and audio call for those Sundays and the
Christmas services. We will be without in-person options through Sunday, January 10. And, of
course, as soon as we are given the go-ahead by our Health Authorities and the diocese, we will
return to having the mix of Zoom and in-person we have been successfully doing since September.
* Masks are now mandatory in public spaces. This includes the church, so if you are visiting
the building, please wear your mask.
* The church remains open
and some of our user groups are
still able to meet, especially the 12-
Step groups.
Parishioners and members of the
public are welcome to use the
sanctuary for private prayer. We
are working on a schedule of times
to have the building open.
Parish office hours are by
appointment only. Voicemails are
picked up daily, and both Lois and
Ruth can be reached by email.
Your continued prayers for one
another, those impacted by
COVID-19, and for those working in
public health are much
appreciated.
Forward Day by Day Subscriptions
It is that time of the year again. If you would like a quarterly
copy of the Booklet “Forward Day by Day”, the cost for the four
booklets is $6.00 per person for the year. Please note that
these are mailed to the church. If you are unable to pick up
your copy, please make arrangements for someone to pick it
up, or contact the church office.
You can pay for it by dropping a cheque or cash off at the
church office, by putting it through the front door mail slot, or by
using Tithley from our website: www.ststephenburnaby.ca . If
you are dropping off a cheque or cash, please make sure to put
your full name on the envelope, and what it is for. Thank you!
Other options besides paying for a printed copy:
On-Line: Check it out daily on-line for free:
https://prayer.forwardmovement.org/
Emailed: Have it sent to your email each day free:
https://www.forwardmovement.org/Pages/About/Subscription.aspx
Kindle: Subscribe to it as an E-book on Kindle for $3.06 quarterly. (Just search for it on Amazon as
“Forward Day by Day)
Podcast: Enjoy listening to it read as a free Daily Podcast.
https://www.forwardmovement.org/Pages/Item/12306/Podcast.aspx
Apple or Google App: If you would like an app for your Smart Phone, try the App Store or Google
Play. There is a one-time $10 fee for the app.
Facebook! Forward Day by Day also has a free Facebook page, showing the daily readings.
https://www.facebook.com/forwarddaybyday/
To Subscribe to a booklet sent to the church:
Please email Lois at info@ststephenburnaby.ca if you would like to subscribe or resubscribe to the
quarterly booklet for a total of $6.00 for the year, as orders need to go in soon.
Transforming Questions Hosted by Diocesan Leadership
In 11 sessions, we will seek to move deeper by engaging in some of faith’s most basic questions.
Let's gather for prayer, hear a presentation, and then join in small-group discussion. Through listening
and sharing, we will wrestle with foundational faith questions in each other's company. As we do so,
we will learn more about ourselves, one another, and the Jesus we are seeking.
Dates: Thursdays, starting January 28, 2021. Session length: 60-75 minutes
Place: Zoom
Who is it for: adults (16+) preparing for baptism, confirmation, reception into the Anglican Church, or
reaffirmation of baptismal vows; those exploring faith for the 1st or the 50th time.
Attendance: Sessions are related to and build upon one another, so this is not a drop-in course.
Please register in advance as you are encouraged to attend all of the sessions. You can request to
be in a small group with someone you know.
Registration and More Information: https://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/resources/adult-
formation-resources/pages/transforming-questions
Deadline to Register: January 21, 2021
Children, Youth & Families
As in-person worship is suspended, so is our Sunday School program.
We will be in touch with our children and youth (and their families) with
more information about some options for praying together at home during
this time.
Please see Betty S for information on our ministry with children, youth &
families or contact the church office.
SoulStream Presents:
An Introduction to Ignatian Prayer:
A Weekend Silent Retreat
February 19-21, 2021
“Silence is a window to the soul,
and the soul is a window to God.” —Fr. Christopher Jamison
This retreat is designed for anyone who would like a silent, guided prayer retreat, for anyone who
is considering participating in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises or anyone who would like to
experience these Ignatian ways of praying: Lectio Divina, Joyful Mysteries, Gospel Contemplation
(Praying with your imagination) and Prayer of Examen.
DATE/TIME: Friday, February 19, 6:30 pm to Sunday, February 21, noon (PT).
LOCATION: via Zoom
COST: $100 – Register early. Spaces are limited.
FORMAT:
• Silence is observed after the first session Friday until meeting at 11 am Sunday.
• Four 30-minute group input sessions
• Six 45-to-60-minute periods for assigned personal prayer
• Three 15-minute, one-on-one spiritual direction sessions
In this non-residential retreat, participants are encouraged to “vacation with the Lord” in a physical
space conducive to maintaining silence.
For additional details and registration, please see: https://soulstream.org/ignatian-prayer-retreat-
online-february-2021/
Last Call: Calendars for 2021
The Anglican Church calendars for 2021 are in. These
monthly wall calendars feature photographs of
churches from around the Anglican Church of Canada.
They are available for purchase for $6.
We have a limited number of calendars still available.
Please see Elaine R or contact the Church Office.
A Very Special Update on a Former Pawrishioner
Pam P has sent in an update on the PADS Golden Retriever, Orville, that she had for just over 3
months in the spring and summer of 2018. You might remember him coming to church with her at that
time. At first she carried him up for communion until he was able to follow using a leash. Pam writes,
“He went to a wonderful family, after his time with me, to finish
being raised and trained. Anyway, he graduated in November
as a VIP (Very Important Pet) Dog. This means that he was not
suitable as a service dog but could be placed as a pet with a
child or adult, who has a disability.
So, that is what has happened! He has a new forever home
now where he has this wonderful purpose in life of being a
companion and helping
others. This is so perfect
as he has such a sweet,
calm temperament and
just loves everyone
around him!
I am very grateful to
everyone at St. Stephens
who were so supportive
of my bringing him to
church and by doing this
assisted with his training
and experience which has led to this wonderful future that he
has.”
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2020 Order of the Diocese of New
Westminster
Val Krause would like to express a sincere “thank you” for
bestowing her with the Order of The Diocese of New
Westminster. Thank you to Elaine for the nomination, to the
Council for their approval and to all parishioners for their support.
Val said: “It was very meaningful to receive the award in front of
our congregation and what a wonderful thing to receive an award
for doing what one enjoys so much!”
Please note: All sale dates are pending Public Health Orders permitting gatherings. While the Thrift
Shop could technically run, we being cautious for both our shoppers and volunteers.
THE THRIFT SHOP IS NOT TAKING DONATIONS AT THIS TIME.
Thank You from the Wednesday Lunch Club
Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to the Christmas gift bags for those in the
Wednesday Lunch Club (an outreach for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in our
area).
The large paper bags were decorated by IgnYte youth who are from St. Laurence, St. Stephen's and
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The youth received the first names of the recipients and
personalized the bags.
We distributed 22 bags and folks were thrilled with the beautiful bags, what was in them, and the fact
that we remembered them all! The bags contained socks, gloves, toques, razors, tissue, chocolate,
hot chocolate, toothbrush, toothpaste, candy cane, gift cards for Walmart and McDonalds, home-
baked Christmas cookies, peanut brittle, and a slice of Christmas loaf plus cards from IgnYte youth,
Pastor Ruth and the volunteers. (The McDonalds gift cards were from the Lions' club). One person
who has volunteered with the Lunch cub for years bought books and a game for the young boys,
whose grandmother who was in the lunch club and passed away earlier this year.
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