The First Sunday of Advent is November 30. 

Starting Sunday, November 30 at the 9 am hour, we will begin a four-week book study of Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge.

Our outreach collection for Advent is travel-size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant, et al), which we will donate to the Salvation Army of Sherman.

Starting Wednesday, December 3, Holy Communion will take place every Wednesday at 11 in the Chapel.

The Ladies of Saint Stephen’s will meet at the church for a festive meal and gift exchange on Wednesday, December 10 at 12 noon. RSVP to Judy Sloan: jgsloan1@gmail.com.

This year’s Lessons and Carols will take place on Sunday, December 14 at 6 pm at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Denison. The combined choirs of Saint Stephen's, St. Luke's, and St. John's Pottsboro will lead the congregation in a service of Advent/Christmas carols and readings. Invite your friends to this beloved Anglican tradition!

The Prime Rib Dinner of the Men’ Group will be on Wednesday, December 17 at 6 pm. Sign up in the Parish Hall. Guys only!

The Children’s Christmas Pageant will take place on Sunday, December 21 at the 10 am service. The children of the parish will bring to life the story of the Nativity and the Visit of the Magi, in full costume and with songs. Not to be missed!

The Christmas Eve service will be on Wednesday, December 24 at 7 pm. The Christmas Day service will be on Thursday, December 25 at 10 am.

The Christmas Eve service will feature the full choir and organ, with Christmas hymns. The Christmas Day service will be a quieter, a capella service. 

The next baptismal feast is Sunday, January 11, 2026 (Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord). If you are interested in baptism for yourself or your children, let Fr. Lorenzo know.

The Ladies of Saint Stephen's meet on the second Wednesday of every month for lunch. For details, contact Judy Sloan at jgsloan1@gmail.com.

Starting in 2026, the Men's Group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 pm for a time of prayer, fellowship, and supper. For more details, contact Ed Colvin at colvin037@verizon.net.