News and Events
Fr. Mautner's Newsletter, March 3, 2010
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The
Mad Hatter's Tea Party,
held Sunday, August 9, following
the 10:30a.m. service, was a smashing success. Tables set up
under the trees and among the vineyards were decorated with all
the characters from the Lewis Carroll tale complete with flower
filled teapots, wrong way signs, flamingos, the clock which had
stopped at four o'clock and, of course, food which was
appropriate to the venue and caused the tables to groan. Also
visiting the affair were the Mad Hatter (Fr. Mautner) and the
Queen of Hearts (Jann Fetterly). A group of the more
adventurous
(including several children) performed in an improv theater
which added further spontaniety to the affair. For this portion
of the event, two supporting parts were ably carried out by Fr.
Mautner and Bill Gilcrest as Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee. The
very able emcee for the day was Michael Price who entertained
the crowd with a history of tea and some of the clever and
useful benefits of the soothing beverage. Much credit goes to
the committee who chaired this event for the A.C.W.: Ruby
Dillard who is President of the Auxillery, Ruth Price, and Jan
Fetterly with assistance from Michael Price, and many others who
turned the church yard into an enchanting wonderland for the
afternoon. Thanks to everyone for all the assistance and to
the entire parish for supporting this event so enthusiastically
and helping to fill the coffers of the A.C.W. |
A prayer group for women called “Daughters of Saints Mary and Martha” has been organized in the Province. This is a group which has, as a common goal, disciplined prayer each day. Two retreats have been held in San Francisco and on a recent Saturday, four participants from St. Stephen’s met for lunch at Pacific Blues in Yountville with Cari Renz who is from St. Thomas Church in San Francisco. She, with the Archbishop Provence's blessing and direction, is working to publicize and “grow” the group. At the luncheon from St. Stephen’s were Susan Prudhomme, Ruby Dillard, Rosemary Flores, and Barbara Gilcrest. More information on this group may be obtained from Fr. Mautner, Fr. Prudhomme or any of the participants.