Week of September 21 - September 27, 2025
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CASTING OUR NET
ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604
Rev. Mary Bargiel 765-721-3037 mbargiel@me.com
Website: ststephensnewharmony.org
Facebook: New Harmony St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
You may give online by visiting our website or by texting SSNH to 73256
A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL TO LOVE, LEARN, AND LIVE THE WORD OF GOD
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- HOLY EUCHARIST with Rev. Mary Bargiel at 10:00 a.m. on September 28, 2025.
- VESTRY, September 28th, after Coffee Hour.
- We will be joined September 28th by the lighting consultants from Shakespeare Lighting. They will be available after the service to speak about this project and answer any questions we have.
- FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, October 16th.
- JOINT OUTDOOR SERVICE with St. John’s at Harmonie State Park on October 19th. Rev. Bargiel will be with us for the Worship Service.
- The Deadline for submissions for the newsletter and the bulletin is at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Newsletters will be distributed on Wednesday afternoon.
- Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14.
**LITURGICAL CALENDAR**
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Kunstfest 2025
Dear people of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church,
It was so good to experience Kunstfest with many of you last weekend. What a fun experience! New Harmony
truly came alive with the whole community simply buzzing with activity. I was struck by how the people of
St. Stephen’s worked so well together to make the event successful, not only in sales, but in being visible and
interacting with the community. Our bells have not gotten that much exercise in quite some time! Many
children took turns ringing the bells throughout the days of the festival, with adult supervision and assistance.
It was an experience I won’t soon forget. It is such a delight and honor to accompany you in this time and place. Even in the midst of what feel like chaotic times in this country, it is good to find a way to get together for a unified purpose to celebrate the history of New Harmony and its people and communities. As Molly said
during my brief children’s sermon: “A community is a place where people get together and find peace.” May it be so. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
- PRAYERS for the church, its members, and its mission.
- Sean Rowe, our Presiding Bishop; Jennifer, our Bishop.
- Mauricio, Bishop of our companion Diocese of Brasilia.
- For The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Haiti, and especially for Saint Andrew’s Parish and the School in Mithon.
- For the Venerable Jean Michelin.
- For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
- The nation and all in authority.
- The welfare of the world.
- Richard & Margaret; Audrey; Ann; Scott; Rachel; Jane; Coty; Norman; Ed; Kathy R.; Ryan Seaton; Kim; Ellie B.; Irma; Mary Ellen; Nariah Bender; Linda A.
- All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially.
- Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, and all who serve.
- Safety in travel: Bento; Reid; Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
- Those who have died: All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
- For all the blessings of this life: The fellowship of Kunstfest.
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Week of September 14 - September 20, 2025
CASTING OUR NET
ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604
Rev. Mary Bargiel 765-721-3037 mbargiel@me.com
Website: ststephensnewharmony.org
Facebook: New Harmony St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
You may give online by visiting our website or by texting SSNH to 73256
A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL TO LOVE, LEARN, AND LIVE THE WORD OF GOD
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- FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, September 18th.
- KUNSTFEST 2025, September 20-21. Kuchen pans and recipes for baking are in the back of the church and sign up sheets are also available to volunteer and help with this year’s Kunstfest.
- HOLY EUCHARIST - There will be a ‘shortened’ Holy Eucharist Service on September 21st from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. before we move into our Kunstfest Booth for the day. Rev. Mary Bargiel will be joining us. Everyone is welcome; we hope to see you there.
- VESTRY, September 28th, after Coffee Hour.
- JOINT OUTDOOR SERVICE with St. John’s at Harmonie State Park on October 19th.
- The Deadline for submissions for the newsletter and the bulletin is at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Newsletters will be distributed on Wednesday afternoon.
- Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14.
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- PRAYERS for the church, its members, and its mission.
- Sean Rowe, our Presiding Bishop; Jennifer, our Bishop.
- Mauricio, Bishop of our companion Diocese of Brasilia.
- For The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Haiti, and especially for Saint Andrew’s Parish and the School in Mithon.
- For the Venerable Jean Michelin.
- For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
- The nation and all in authority.
- The welfare of the world.
- Richard & Margaret; Audrey; Ann; Scott; Rachel; Jane; Coty; Norman; Ed; Kathy R.; Ryan Seaton; Kim; Ellie B.; Irma; Mary Ellen; Tate.
- All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially.
- Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, and all who serve.
- Safety in travel: Reid; Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
- Those who have died: Charlie Kirk. All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
- For all the blessings of this life: The hope of tomorrow.
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Week of September 7 - September 13, 2025
CASTING OUR NET
ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604
Rev. Mary Bargiel 765-721-3037 mbargiel@me.com
Website: ststephensnewharmony.org
Facebook: New Harmony St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
You may give online by visiting our website or by texting SSNH to 73256
A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL TO LOVE, LEARN, AND LIVE THE WORD OF GOD
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- MERELY PLAYERS SHAKESPEARE READING will be “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Sunday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please contact Karen Moser if you have any questions.
- FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, September 18th.
- KUNSTFEST 2025, September 20-21. Kuchen pans and recipes for baking are in the back of the church and sign up sheets are also available to volunteer and help with this year’s Kunstfest.
- HOLY EUCHARIST - There will be a ‘shortened’ Holy Eucharist Service on September 21st from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. before we move into our Kunstfest Booth for the day. Rev. Mary Bargiel will be joining us. Everyone is welcome; we hope to see you there.
- VESTRY, September 28th, after Coffee Hour.
- JOINT OUTDOOR SERVICE with St. John’s at Harmonie State Park on October 19th.
- The Deadline for submissions for the newsletter and the bulletin is at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Newsletters will be distributed on Wednesday afternoon.
- Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14.
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- PRAYERS for the church, its members, and its mission.
- Sean Rowe, our Presiding Bishop; Jennifer, our Bishop.
- Mauricio, Bishop of our companion Diocese of Brasilia.
- For The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Haiti, and especially for Saint Andrew’s Parish and the School in Mithon.
- For the Venerable Jean Michelin.
- For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
- The nation and all in authority.
- The welfare of the world.
- Richard & Margaret; Audrey; Ann; Scott; Rachel; Jane; Coty; Norman; Ed; Kathy R.; Ryan Seaton; Kim; Ellie B.; Mickey; Ty: Mary Ellen; Irma; Tate.
- All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially.
- Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, and all who serve.
- Safety in travel: Reid; Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
- Those who have died: All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
- For all the blessings of this life: Kuchen cooks.
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Week of August 31 - September 6, 2025
025
CASTING OUR NET
ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604
Rev. Mary Bargiel 765-721-3037 mbargiel@me.com
Website: ststephensnewharmony.org
Facebook: New Harmony St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
You may give online by visiting our website or by texting SSNH to 73256
A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL TO LOVE, LEARN, AND LIVE THE WORD OF GOD
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- MERELY PLAYERS SHAKESPEARE READING will be “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Sunday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Please contact Karen Moser if you have any questions.
- FOOD PANTRY, Thursday, September 18th.
- KUNSTFEST 2025, September 20-21. Kuchen pans and recipes for baking are in the back of the church and sign up sheets are also available to volunteer and help with this year’s Kunstfest.
- HOLY EUCHARIST - There will be a ‘shortened’ Holy Eucharist Service on September 21st from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. before we move into our Kunstfest Booth for the day. Rev. Mary Bargiel will be joining us. Everyone is welcome; we hope to see you there.
- VESTRY, September 28th, after Coffee Hour.
- JOINT OUTDOOR SERVICE with St. John’s at Harmonie State Park on October 19th.
- Deadline for submissions for the newsletter and the bulletin is at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Newsletters will be distributed on Wednesday afternoon.
- Closings: If church services or other church events are canceled due to weather, this will be announced via email, Facebook or WFIE channel 14.
**LITURGICAL CALENDAR**
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- PRAYERS for the church, its members, and its mission.
- Sean Rowe, our Presiding Bishop; Jennifer, our Bishop.
- Mauricio, Bishop of our companion Diocese of Brasilia.
- For The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Haiti, and especially for Saint Andrew’s Parish and the School in Mithon.
- For the Venerable Jean Michelin.
- For the discernment conversations happening between the Diocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Northern Indiana; for St. Stephen’s in a time of transition.
- The nation and all in authority.
- The welfare of the world.
- Richard & Margaret; Audrey; Ann; Scott; Rachel; Jane; Coty; Norman; Ed; Kathy R.; Ryan Seaton; Kim; Ellie B.; Irma; Ty; Mary Ellen.
- All who suffer from hardships - physically, emotionally, or financially.
- Those serving in the military: EB, Caitlyn, Brady, Jackson, Holden, and all who serve.
- Safety in travel: Reid; Airline personnel; Truck Drivers; Delivery persons.
- Those who have died: Arthur Cook; Edward Bavaria. All who have died in disasters and all who mourn them; all who have died from violence.
- For all the blessings of this life: New beginnings!
We extend our sincere sympathy to Cindy Bernardin, whose father, Edward Bavara passed away on Friday, August 29th. Funeral services will be held in Sarasota, Florida on October 25th. Cards may be
sent to Cindy and Rob at 9307 Petersburg Road
Evansville, IN 47725-1478
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Week of August 24 - August 30, 2025
CASTING OUR NET
ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PO Box 173, 512 Granary St. New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 682-4604
Rev. Mary Bargiel 765-721-3037 mbargiel@me.com
Website: ststephensnewharmony.org
Facebook: New Harmony St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
You may give online by visiting our website or by texting SSNH to 73256
A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL TO LOVE, LEARN, AND LIVE THE WORD OF GOD
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Dear St. Stephen’s Family and Friends,
