Independence Day Schedule Vacation Bible School Registration

Independence Day Schedule Vacation Bible School Registration

IN T HIS ISSUE:
Celebrating St. Stephen’s at Summerfest, page 3
S EEK , L OVE ,
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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
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June 26, 2016 | 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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
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"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!
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Kids’ Corner
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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.
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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!
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El 13º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.