Independence Day Schedule Vacation Bible School Registration
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Independence Day Schedule Vacation Bible School Registration
IN T HIS ISSUE: Celebrating St. Stephen’s at Summerfest, page 3 S EEK , L OVE , A ND S E R VE J ES U S C HR I S T M Squad Middle Schoolers Needed, page 4 Please Remember Mission Trip Participants in Your Prayers, page 4 VBS Donations Requested, page 4 Opportunities to Love and Serve One’s Neighbor, page 6 BUSCA, AMA, June 26, 2016 | 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Y S I R VE A J E SU CR I STO Anuncios en español, paginas 8-10 525 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303 | 763.421.2471 | StStephenChurch.org Vacation Bible School Registration Deadline This Week What: Bible stories, games, LIVE music with Molly Kavanaugh, activities, snacks and fun! CDs will also be available! Who: Pre-K (four years old) through entering fifth grade Date: July 18-22 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Where: St. Stephen’s School Cost: $30 per child ($90 family maximum) Our theme this year is Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World. Forms are available in the parish office or online under Faith Formation, Youth Programs, Vacation Bible School. Registration forms are due June 30. Independence Day Schedule Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 4 (no 8:00 a.m. Mass). The parish office will be closed July 4. The adoration chapel will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 1 and re-open at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5. Have a safe holiday! Pastor’s Page | Fr. Jack Long 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©Liturgical Publications Inc "No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God." What have we left behind? What have we traded in to become faithful followers of Christ? The answer is different for all of us. Some of us can tell the tale of a dramatic conversion story, leaving behind a life of blatantly selfish indulgence or obviously sinful behavior in order to embrace the call of Jesus. Others of us have been Christians since the day of our baptism as infants and have always walked the path of belief, but perhaps can trace certain moments when we embraced a deeper commitment and resolved to abandon particular behaviors, relationships, or worldly priorities that were in conflict with our faith. Whatever the case, Jesus instructs us today not to look to "what was left behind." Instead, we are called to keep our focus on what lies ahead, namely, life in Christ and the ultimate hope of union with him in heaven. Keeping this focus can be quite a challenge. So often, it's tempting to think that the grass is greener somewhere else. As Christians, we can fall into the trap of imagining that it might feel better to be ... something else. Perhaps, seeing others around us whose lives are not shaped by their faith, we might think they have it easier than we do. Or perhaps we get lost in reminiscence about the way things were in the good old days, and thus get distracted from the mission that stands in front of us today. But thoughts like these are not fit for our new life as disciples of Christ. As St. Paul says in today's epistle, "For freedom Christ set us free." May we embrace the gift of this true freedom and follow Christ without looking back. Morning Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Praying the Rosary Monday through Saturday mornings the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the Holy Cross Chapel at 7:00 a.m. with a rosary following at 7:15 a.m. All are welcome to join fellow parishioners in prayer. Parish Directory PARISH OFFICE 763-421-2471 WORSHIP Director, Bernie Leach 763-712-7435 Associate, Amanda Lutes 763-712-7458 Associate/School Liturgy Coordinator, Terri Renner 763-712-7459 FAITH FORMATION Director and Adult Formation, Katie Gebhard 763-712-7439 Early Childhood (Sun. School), Ann Ridder 763-712-7430 RCIA, Children’s Sacraments, Emilie Bauer 763-712-7430 Elem. and M.S. Formation, Tammy Santander 763-712-7480 H.S. Formation/Confirm., Chantell Haider 763-712-7440 Youth Ministry, Troy Bauer 763-712-7456 LATINO MINISTRY Deacon Ramón Garcia 763-712-7482 Suzanne Garcia 763-712-7464 PASTORAL CARE Director, Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer, SSND, 763-712-7441 SCHOOL Main Office 763-421-3236 Principal, Rebecca Gustafson 763-712-7484 PARISH ADMINISTRATION Administrator, Jay Gish 763-712-7434 Human Resources and Finance Director., Lynne Pinewski 763-712-7472 Facility Manager, Chuck Wilson, 763-712-7474 Office Manager, Monica Freeman 763-712-7438 Admin. Asst., Facility Scheduling, Marketing Coord., Julie Gerads 763-712-7485 Admin. Asst., Marketplace Coord., Eileen Howe 763-712-7478 Admin. Asst., Cemetery Coord., Mary Jane Beberg 763-712-7479 Admin. Asst., Renee Hogan 763-712-7442 Weekend Admin. Asst., Sharon Sroga 763-421-2471 Weekend Admin. Asst., Kathy Whittaker 763-421-2471 Weekend Admin. Asst., Mary Ann Caesar 763-421-2471 Need Prayer? The Church of St. Stephen Intercessory Prayer Group will pray for any of your needs: health, financial, marital, spiritual. All requests are confidential. If you have a prayer request, please call Joan, 763-2705370 or Dolores, 763-421-0612. The Church of St. Stephen is served by the clergy of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Priest Staff Follow St. Stephen’s Catholic Church on Facebook! There is a link to the Facebook page on our parish website: www.ststephenchurch.org. Keep up to date with all the latest news from the parish and the Church universal. We are posting current events, prayers, links to other great sites and more! 2 Fr. Jack Long, Pastor Fr. Kevin Manthey, Parochial Vicar Fr. Joseph Kuharski, Parochial Vicar Deacons Rev. Mr. Peter Bednarczyk Rev. Mr. Charles Waugh Rev. Mr. Ramón Garcia Worship Celebrating St. Stephen’s at Summerfest Public Witness for Christ Bernie Leach Since 1856 the Church of St. Stephen has been a sign of God’s presence in the middle of the city of Anoka. For more than 150 years, as the number of people who belong to the church has grown, they continue to stand as signs of the work that a strong community of faith is doing to help bring about God’s Kingdom here on this earth. That is why it is important to celebrate the parish, on the occasion of its largest festival, Summerfest. St. Stephen was chosen by the twelve apostles to serve tables, look after the distribution of alms and assist in the ministry of preaching. Stephen became the first Christian martyr. He was a Jewish man who converted to Christ and testified eloquently before the Sanhedrin in defense of “the righteous one”, Jesus. Like its patron saint, this faith community, even when celebrating together in fun, stands as a public witness for Christ in this time and place. Parish Worship Commission Completes Another Successful Year The Worship Commission, an important group of parishioners that evaluates and reflects on the worship of the parish and then makes recommendations to the pastor, completed another successful year this June. Members include: Rick Rajtar (Chair), Randy Kadrie (Recorder), Brent LaGree, Robin Taaffe, Bev Dehn, Cindy Duerr, Robert Nichols, Mike Nolan and Gregory Bortnem. Special thanks to outgoing member Mike Witt! The commission has studied the hospitality and welcome at the parish and provided valuable input. Other recent topics have included evaluation of the Church Environment and Mass times for the size of our assemblies. Thanks to these commission members for providing quality leadership in the area of Worship at St. Stephen’s. Meetings begin again in September. Eucharistic Adoration Prayer Partners Needed All are welcome to spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. We are in need of additional prayer partners to share an hour on Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m. and noon, Thursdays at 5:00 p.m., Fridays at 4:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and Saturdays at 6:00 a.m. If you are interested, please contact Joyce at 612-860-3830. Baptisms We welcomed the following children into our faith community through the Sacrament of Baptism June 19: Chloe Denise Cranston, child of Joshua and Stacy Cranston Cameron David Smith, child of Jason and Kathleen Smith Isla Victoria Tetzlaff, child of Ryan and Jennifer Tetzlaff www.ststephenchurch.org/worship/ MASS Intentions Monday, June 27 8:00 a.m. Harry Bassett Tuesday, June 28 8:00 a.m. James Behrendt Wednesday, June 29 8:00 a.m. Roman and Mary Diedrich Thursday, June 30 8:00 a.m. Thomas Quinn Friday, July 1 8:00 a.m. John Schoeppner Saturday, July 2 8:00 a.m. Joe Hopman 5:00 p.m. Diane Lieser Sunday, July 3 8:30 a.m. Edna Kraus 10:30 a.m. Parishioners 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Magdalena Tenorio Ortega 6:00 p.m. Betty Mae (Kranz) Devine Presider & Musician Schedule Weekend of July 2/3, 2016 5:00 p.m. Fr. Kevin Manthey Terri Renner Accompanist - Nancy Furch 8:30 a.m. Fr. Jack Long Beth Hammer Accompanist - Barb LeCuyer 10:30 a.m. Fr. Jack Long Bernie Leach Accompanist - Linn Ahrendt 12:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin Manthey Corazon Mariano 6:00 p.m. Fr. Joe Kuharski Jennie Koch Accompanist - Nancy Furch Readings for the Week Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Ps 50:16-23/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12/Ps 5:4-8/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-9/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9-14/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Is 66:10-14c/Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20/ Gal 6:14-18/Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9 3 Faith Formation M Squad Middle Schoolers Needed! M Squad starts with a three-day retreat at Camp Onomia July 14-16. During the retreat, M Squad participants are trained and prepared for the following week by the Youth Ministry Coordinator and the High School CORE Team. After the retreat, M Squad becomes a five-day Day Camp at St. Stephen’s. During the Day Camp, students lead the Vacation Bible School participants in the morning, and in the afternoon they do fun activities that promote leadership skills and team building. The week of VBS/M Squad runs July 1822. Registration forms are due June 30. Forms are available outside The Refuge or on the parish website (StStephenChurch.org) under Faith Formation, Youth Programs, SSYM-Middle School-M Squad. Questions? Contact Troy Bauer at 763-712-7456 or [email protected]. VBS Donations Requested Help us make Vacation Bible School a great success for our young parishioners! Stop by the cave display in the Gathering Place to pick up a tag with suggested items to donate for VBS. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Please return items to the parish office by July 6. Washington D.C. Mission Trip Our Washington D.C. mission trip participants leave Saturday, June 25 and return Saturday, July 2. Please remember the following people in your prayers as they embark on this mission experience: Nicole Butterfield Victoria Neumann Theresa Dubay Hannah Osberg Sarah Greskowiak Molly Rausch Madelyn Hamann Emily Smith Devin Howe Andrew Simons Spencer Howe Ethan Simons Kyle Jacob Oliver Stinson Helenrose Jorgensen Andrew Thomsen Nathan Klisch Morgan Witt Maxwell Kocher Troy Bauer Lacy Lilleboe Chantell Haider Joshua Link Pam Hamann Jessica Liychik Fr. Joe Kuharski Rebecca Matlon Deacon Matthew Shireman St. Stephen’s Youth Ministry Follow us on Social Media: ssym_anoka Register for 2016-17 Faith Formation Now’s the time! Register online or use paper forms located around the building or download from the website. We are excited about some changes for next year. Parents and older teens: join our wonderful group of catechists who share the faith. Please contact Katie Gebhard at 763712-7439 or [email protected] with any questions. www.ststephenchurch.org/faithformation 4 @SSYMAnoka SSYM Kids’ Corner 5 Pastoral Care You shall love your neighbor as yourself (Gal 5:14). Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer There are many ways to love one’s self and one’s neighbor. Under the umbrella of Pastoral Care at St. Stephen’s we can consider the following: Some ways are more verbal and would include visiting one-on-one. Some ways require willingness to provide some leadership as in leading a prayer service at an independent or assisted living facility. Others involve working with a team but do not involve getting up and speaking, such as being on a funeral luncheon team or helping at the Family Table Meal. (A family with children can help with this once a month or every two or three months. This would also be a great way for young people to give/get some service hours.) Other outreach programs that include helping with the serving of food are: Feed My Starving Children, Loaves and Fishes, Sharing and Caring Hands, Meals on Wheels. Some people knit or crochet prayer shawls to comfort other. If you would like to talk about any of these possibilities or others, please contact Sister Mary Anne at the parish office (763-712-7441). Live by the Spirit (Gal 5:16). You Can Help WHO Feed Starving Children Join the WHO (We Help Others) group the first Wednesday of the month as we spend the morning packing food to help prevent children from starving throughout the world. Meet us July 6 at 9:15 a.m. at Feed My Starving Children, 401 93rd Avenue NW in Coon Rapids. Thanks to all who have responded in the past. We make a commitment for a certain number and it is very important that we fulfill our obligation. If you are able to help, please contact Gayl at 763-422-0024. Thank you for considering this worthwhile cause. Hope to see you there! Catholic Grandparent Conference - The Gift of Being Grand Join others from around the Archdiocese Saturday, August 27, 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville. Learn about God’s plan for grandparents and be equipped to pass on a Heritage of Faith. The conference will include presentations with Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Jeff Cavins, Judy Cozzens, Katherine Kersten…and so much more. Cost: $25 per person/$45 per couple before August 1; $30 per person/$55 per couple after August 1. Register online or send in a registration form. Find all details at www.CatholicGrandparenting.org. Questions? Contact Susanna Bolle at [email protected] or 651-291-4411. With Sympathy The prayers and sympathy of the parish are offered to the family and friends of Ralph “Buster” Talbot. www.ststephenchurch.org/service/pastoral_care 6 Please Pray for... Susie Abbott Michael Abbott Lynn Aker Jo Alexander Marie Amberg Rosie Ancheta Casanova Antonia Geoff Arseneau Donna Bajtosh Rose Bartholomew Bruce Berg Matt Berg Sue Berg Harlen Beyer Judy Biermaier Anne Blue Jeffery Blue Wayne Blue James Boyce Marjorie Bragelman Don Breyen Julie Bright Kenneth Bright Sheila Brisbin Phil Brunt Deborah Burkhardt-Cotter Harold Burkhardt Jr. Theresa Burns Dorothy Carver Judy Chouinard Shane Cotter Jr. Linda Czech Bernice Davich Phyllis Day Aeryn DeKrey Samantha Rose DeLapp Mary Jo Deschene Rosemary Donnette Barb Dryden Jami Ducharme Richard Duclos Roslyn Duclos Jeff Eickhoff Pam Eklund Stacey Elfelt Rachel Aykens Elliot Sr. Catherine Fiegen Liam Fields Theresa Filkins Richard Fillmore Ron Flor Jeff Fox Paul Gammelgaard John Gobernatz Sherry Goldenstein Mila Gonser-McGill Lynn Gravett Cullen Groff Diane Gruber Gloria Guimont Natalie Guimont Guthrie Family Stephanie Hage Don Haller Greg Harm Cody Harmon Sandra Hartmann Khloe Hartnett Mary Heie J.C. and E.L.P. Hernandez Jane Herr Richard Hoelscher Harriett Holseth Marie Doris Hovind Tatiana Huele Katy James Eileen Jansen James Januschka Kathryn Jost Kevin Johnson Tammie Kaslow Janice Katnis Kate Kempston Diane Ketz Justin Ketz Bill Keyes Jeremy Kletzin Tom Kobelinski Melissa Koscisko Jeanette Lashinski Edward LaTuff Michael Lehn Owen Lester Patti LeTourneau Vernon Lieser Joelle Lilly Ellie Linn Dolores Martinson Shirley Masters Ed Melnarik Elissa Merritt Janelle Merritt Eileen Mevissen Madisyn Mevissen Jane Meyers Duane Michaelis Thelma Nickerson Scott Nocton Bruce Novak Jerry Odash Kerry Offerdahl Mary Olson William Olson Lucille Patchen Barb Petschl Bernadine Phillips Karen Piepho Gavin Pierson Marge Pinewski Russ Radloff Rick and Leanne Rajtar Linda Renstrom Barbara Rivard Jeff Roller Gary Rose Arnold Rudenick Lynn Schaust Matt Schaust Dean Schenk Tom Schinn Eileen Scott Jack and Millie Sigfrid Steve Sigfrid Carter Simonson Roman Skowron Molly Spang Missy Spoehr Helen Stege Paula Steigauf Kathy Steinke Zoeann Stephens Hope Stewart Chad Swanson Jeni Thomas John and Janet Tracy Leo Vanyo Glenn & Jackie Vierling Janet Vittitow Jeanna Wanczykiv Steve Waterman Dorothy Werbowski Isaac Yarmon Alice Zappa Dennis Zinda ADMINISTRATION Stewardship Reflection Calendar of Events “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather serve one another through love.” GALATIANS 5:13 Monday, June 27 We like to celebrate the fact that we are free to “live the good life.” But Jesus calls us to a different kind of freedom. St. Paul reminds us that Jesus sets us free so that we can serve one another, share our gifts and promote God’s work here on earth to glorify His name and not honor ourselves. Tuesday, June 28 Welcome to Members Registered in June Joseph and Denisse Broadbent family Stacy and Joshua Cranston family Jean Fleetwood Melissa Lockhart Church Cleaners: Church/Chapel/FCC 6, 8:30 a.m. Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 5:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Garden Angels: Parish Grounds, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 29 WHO Group: Archbishop Romero Room, 8:30 a.m. Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation: Chapel, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30 Men’s Group: The Refuge, 6:45 a.m. Friday, July 1 Saturday, July 2 Reconciliation: Chapel, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3 Baptisms: Church, 2:30 p.m. Parish Office Summer Hours Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Andrea Matica Aluminum Can Recycling Benefits Our Parish If you have aluminum cans to recycle, please drop them off at the recycling trailer located in the west parking lot of the Anoka KC Hall at 2421 Fourth Avenue. That is only a few blocks down the road - you could swing by on your way home from church. The extra effort is appreciated as the recycling proceeds benefit our parish charity needs. Thank you to the Anoka Knights of Columbus Council 2018, especially Al Kempf, for coordinating this ongoing project. And, thank you to all of you for donating your cans! www.ststephenchurch.org 7 Anuncios en Español Ministerio Hispano El 13º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario ©Liturgical Publications Inc “El que ha puesto la mano en el arado y mira hacia atrás, no sirve para el Reino de Dios” ¿Qué es lo que hemos dejado atrás? ¿Qué hemos cambiado para convertirnos en seguidores fieles de Cristo? La respuesta es diferente para todos nosotros. Algunos podemos contar un cuento dramático de nuestra conversión, dejando atrás una vida de egoísmos o comportamientos de pecado, para abrazar el llamado de Jesús. Otros hemos sido Cristianos desde el día del bautismo, como bebés, y siempre hemos caminado el camino de las creencias, pero que tal vez podemos encontrar ciertos momentos en que abrazamos un compromiso más profundo, prometiendo abandonar ciertos comportamientos, relaciones o prioridades del mundo que están en conflicto con nuestra fe. El caso que sea, Jesús nos instruye hoy a no mirar a lo que se quedó atrás. Somos llamaos a mantener el enfoque en lo que nos espera adelante, la vida en Cristo, y la esperanza de la unión con El en el cielo. Mantener este enfoque puede ser un reto. Muchas veces, no da la tentación de pensar que otros lo tienen mas suave. Como cristianos, podemos caer en la trampa de imaginar que tal vez sería mejor ser…..otra cosa. Tal vez, viendo a los demas en nuestro alrededor que tienen vidas no formadas en la fe, pensaríamos que ellos lo tienen mas fácil que nosotros. O tal vez nos perdemos, pensando en como eran las cosas antes, y nos distraemos de la misión que tenemos hoy. Pero estos pensamientos no son parte de nuestra vida nueva como discípulos de Cristo. Como dice San Pablo, “Esta es la libertad que nos ha dado Cristo.” Que abracemos el don de esta libertad verdadera, y que sigamos a Cristo, sin ver para atrás. El Horario del Día de Independencia Se celebrará La Santa Misa a las 9:00 a.m. el lunes, 4 de julio (no habrá misa a las 8:00 a.m.). La oficina parroquial se cerrará el 4 de julio. La capilla de Adoración se cerrará a las 5:00 p.m. el viernes, 1 de julio, y se abrirá de nuevo a las 8:30 a.m. el martes, 5 de julio. ¡Que disfruten del día! El Horario de La Oficina Parroquial Durante El Verano Domingos: 8:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. De lunes a Viernes: 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Sábados: 12:00 a 5:00 p.m. 8 Bienvenidos MISA DOMINICAL En Español todos los Domingos a las 12:30 p.m. Horario de Oficinas en Español: con el Diácono: Domingo y Martes de 10:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes: de 1:30 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. Sábados: de 11:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Tel. 763-712-7482 Fax. 763-421-4230 Iglesia de San Esteban Oficina Parroquial en Inglés: Tel. 763-421-2471 Párroco Padre Jack Long Pastor Asociado Padre Kevin Manthey Tel. 763-712-7421 Diácono Ramón García Tel. 763-712-7482 Preparación Matrimonial Llamar seis meses antes de la fecha deseada Información para la preparación Sacramental: Bautismos, Primera Comunión, Reconciliación, Confirmación Matrimonios y celebraciones para Quinceañera Lecturas de La Semana Lunes: Am 2, 6-10. 13-16/Sal 50, 16-23/Mt 8, 18-22 Martes: Am 3, 1-8; 4, 11-12/Sal 5, 4-8/Mt 8, 23-27 Miércoles: Hch 12, 1-11/Sal 34, 2-9/2 Tim 4, 6-8. 17-18/Mt 16, 13-19 Jueves: Am 7, 10-17/Sal 19, 8-11/Mt 9, 1-8 Viernes: Am 8, 4-6. 9-12/Sal 119, 2. 10. 20. 30. 40. 131/Mt 9, 9-13 Sábado: Am 9, 11-15/Sal 85, 9-14/Mt 9, 14-17 El Próximo Domingo: Is 66, 10-14/Sal 66, 1-7. 16. 20/Gal 6, 14-18/Lc 10, 1-12. 17-20 o 10, 1-9 Ministerio Hispano Pláticas Bautismales Las pláticas pre-bautismales se toman el primer sábado de cada mes. Llamar a la parroquia para llenar la registración para confirmar la fecha de su asistencia para la plática del bautismo. 1. La celebración del Bautizo son los domingos dentro de la misa de las 12:30 pm, o el tercer o cuarto sábado del mes a las 10:30 am. Anuncios en Español El Sacramento de La Reconciliación El sacramento de la Reconciliación es uno de los tesoros más grandes de nuestra fe católica, porque es por medio de la confesión que experimentamos la sanación y la misericordia de nuestro Señor, por todos nuestros pecados. Es por esta razón que la Iglesia pide a todos los católicos que nos confesemos por lo menos una vez al año, y nos invita a frecuentar el sacramento aún más. Las confesiones en español: miércoles, 29 de junio, 7:00 p.m. sábado, 2 de julio, 3:30-4:30 p.m. sábado, 9 de julio, 3:30-4:30 p.m. miércoles, 13 de julio, 7:00 p.m. sábado, 16 de julio, 3:30-4:30 p.m. 2. En la Iglesia de St. Stephen no hay cuota para el sacramento del bautismo. Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo. (Gal 5:14). 3. Las pláticas las tomarán papás y padrinos. Se recomienda que si los padres no están casados por la Iglesia Católica al menos los Padrinos si lo estén, o ser totalmente solteros, sin estar conviviendo con ninguna otra persona. Los padrinos tienen que ser católicos. En el área del Ministerio Pastoral de San Esteban, consideramos lo siguiente: 4. Las pláticas bautismales son los sábados (llamar para las fechas exactas del mes), de 11:00 am a 1:00 pm. en el salón Romero. Llamar para registrarse al: Diácono Ramon Garcia: Tel 763-712-7482. Fechas Próximas Para Las Pláticas Bautismales: llamar a la oficina. Fechas Próximas Para La Celebración de los Bautismos (los sábados): llamar a la oficina. Hay muchas maneras de amarse a uno mismo y al prójimo. Algunas formas que utilizamos en el ministerio son de visitas, cara a cara. Otras formas requieren la disponibilidad de proveer liderazgo, como en guiar un servicio de oración en un asilo de ancianitos. Otras formas envuelven trabajar como equipo, pero sin tener que pararse y hablar frente a los demás, como cocinar la comida para la recepción después de un funeral, o ayudar con la cena para los más necesitados en Family Table. (Una familia con hijos puede ayudar una vez al mes, o cada dos o tres meses. Sería una manera buena para los jóvenes que están realizando el servicio comunitario.) Otros programas que se tratan de repartir comida son: Feed My Starving Children, Loaves and Fishes, Sharing and Caring Hands, Meals on Wheels. Otras personas cosen, hacienda los chales de la oración, para consolar a los demás. Si a tit e gustaría hablar de estos programas, u otros, favor de contactar a La Hermana Mary Anne, en la oficina parroquial. Vivan según el Espíritu. (Gal 5:16). La Escuela Católica de San Esteban Desde preschool hasta el octavo grado, La Escuela de San Esteban ofrece una educación de alta calidad, llena de fe, para sus hijos. Hay becas disponibles para nuestra comunidad. Vengan a formar parte de nuestra familia de creyentes. Todos son bienvenidos. Favor de llamar a 763-421-3236 para más información, en inglés, o con el Diácono Ramon o el Padre Kevin, para informarse en español. 9 Ministerio Hispano Anuncios en Español La Adoración Al Santísimo, el 8 de Julio Todos están bienvenidos a la Adoración al Santísimo el viernes, 8 de julio, a las 7:00 p.m. en la Capilla de La Iglesia. VBS-La Última Semana Para Registrarse Hay oracion, lecturas, reflexión y música. Te esperamos. Pero más importante, Jesús te espera. Ven y trae a tus amigos y familiares para pasar una hora con nuestro Señor. Que es: Cuentos bíblicos, juegos, música en vivo con Molly Kavanaugh, actividades, bocadillos y diversión. También habrá CDs disponibles. M Squad- Necesitamos a Los Middle Schoolers Quienes: Los niños de edad de Pre-K hasta los que están por entrar al quinto grado M Squad comienza con un retiro de tres días en Camp Onomia, el 14-16 de julio. Durante el retiro, los participantes de M Squad reciben entrenamiento y se preparan por la siguiente semana de VBS. El equipo de High School CORE team, junto con el Coordinador del Ministerio Juvenil dan este entrenamiento. Después del retiro, M Squad trabaja en VBS, una semana de actividades para los niños más pequeños. Durante VBS, M Squad y CORE team guian a los pequeños por la mañana, y en las tardes, se realizan actividades que promueven liderazgo y la formación de equipos. La semana de VBS/M Squad es del 18-22 de julio. Los formularios de registración se encuentran en The Refuge o en el sitio del internet ststephenchurch.org, bajo Faith Formation, Youth Programs,SSYM-Middle School-M Squad. ¿Preguntas? Contactar a Troy Bauer at 763-712-7456 or [email protected]. Cuando: 18-22 de julio Hora: 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Donde: La escuela de San Esteban Costo: $30 por niño ($90 máximo por familia) Nuestro tema es Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World. Los formularios están en la oficina parroquial, por internet, bajo Faith Formation,Youth Programs, Vacation Bible School. ***El último día para registrarse es el 30 de junio Para Los Jóvenes Adultos el 11 de julio: Noche de Trivia y Actividades en el Gimnasio, en St. Stephen’s School, de 6:30-9 p.m. Una Reflexión De La Corresponsabilidad el 26 de julio: partido de los Saint Paul Saints, ir en caravana de la Iglesia a las 5:30 p.m. $15 a Troy antes del 1 de julio 130 Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario el 15 y 29 de agosto: Habrá más información más adelante ¡Llamando a Todos Los Músicos y Cantantes! Ven a participar con nosotros en el coro. Necesitamos más adultos en nuestro grupo del coro de San Esteban, especialmente voces femeninas. Si Dios te ha dado el talento de música y sabes cantar con buena entonación, ofréceselo a El de nuevo, por medio de la liturgia de la música dentro de la misa. Tenemos ensayos cada domingo y otros dos ensayos al mes. Todos estamos aprendiendo, y hay campo para ti. No importa que no tengas experiencia en otros coros. Si nace dentro de ti usar tu voz o instrumento, hay que responder a este llamado. Todo es para la gloria a Dios. Para más información, llama a Suzanne a 763-712-7464. Te necesitamos. Ven, y júntate con nosotros. 10 “Porque, hermanos y hermanas, habéis sido llamados a la libertad. Sólo que no toméis de esa libertad como pretexto para la carne; antes, al contrario, servíos por amor los unos a los otros” Galateos 5:13 Queremos celebrar el hecho de que somos libres para “vivir una buena vida”. Pero Jesús nos llama a una clase de libertad diferente. San Pablo nos recuerda que Jesús nos hizo libres para que podamos servirnos los unos a los otros, compartir nuestros dones y promover el trabajo de Dios aquí en la tierra para glorificar Su nombre y no para honrarnos a nosotros mismos.