St. Stephen’s Church
P.O. Box 507, 515 Fifth Street, Stephen, MN 56757
Phone: 218-478-2231
[email protected]
www.wiktel.net/ststephens
Pastor: Father George Noel
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Phone: 218-289-1735 (Cell)
Parish Coordinator: Priscilla Steinke
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Office Hours: Tuesdays – 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Wednesdays - 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Thursdays - 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.;
Fridays – 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (closed all holy days and holidays)
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Louann McGlynn
Phone: 218-281-7895
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The Sacramental Life
Sacrament of Reconciliation: before Saturday evening Mass: 3:45-4:45 p.m.; before Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass: 7:45-8:15 a.m. or
call Father George Noel for an appointment
Sacrament of Baptism: pre-baptism class is required; contact the Parish Office during pregnancy or adoption
Sacrament of Marriage: all Catholics who have made a decision to enter into marriage must see a priest six months before the proposed wedding date; if
a Catholic is contemplating marriage to a non-Catholic, the Catholic must still contact a priest to fulfill the requirements of the Catholic Church for the
marriage to be validly recognized by the Catholic Church
Anointing of the Sick: please call the Parish Office during serious illness or before surgery
Shut-ins: if you know anyone who cannot come to Church, please let the office know,
so they can be put on a visiting schedule by a Eucharistic Minister
St. Stephen’s Church Mass Schedule
Wednesday, January 28, at 8:30 a.m. Mass For Special Intention by Jim & Donna Safranski
Friday, January 30, at 10:15 a.m. Mass at the Tamarac For †Floyd Sczepanski by Arnold & Donalda Kuznia
Saturday, January 31, at 5:00 p.m. Mass For †Tom Sczepanski by Eileen Sczepanski
Tri-Parish Mass Schedule – January, February & March, 2015
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. – St. Stephen
Sunday at 8:30 a.m. – St. Rose
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. – Assumption
St. Rose – Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration; 7:00 p.m. Mass and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. Mass
Mission Statement of St. Stephen’s Church
We the community of St. Stephen’s are believers in Jesus Christ; striving to proclaim His Gospel in word and in deed. Through
worship, evangelization, formation and service we invite our brothers and sisters to know the Lord.
Stewardship of Treasure
“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Mark 1:17
Jesus’ call to “Follow me” is a call to all Christians! Jesus asks us to help Him build His church on earth by generously sharing all our gifts
of prayer, talent and treasure. Remember, Jesus calls us to generously develop and share all our gifts, not just the ones we pick and choose.
January 18 Collection: $1456.00
Adult: $1423.00
Children: $3.00
Solidarity Fund for Church in Africa: $281.00
Plate: $30.00
Building Repair Fund We have the Building Repair Fund if you wish to make a donation or memorial. This fund is used for general
repairs to the Church and rectory. Thank you to all who have donated to this fund, either as a general donation or as a memorial.
Prayer List
Richard Kurowski & Jack Thompson
(To add or remove a name, please call the Parish Office.)
Prayer Blankets Please contact the parish office if you know of anyone that needs comfort and prayers and would like a prayer blanket
from the Ladies Aid.
Liturgical Ministry
Saturday, January 31: Lector: Roger K.
Servers: Jon G., Tom G., & Zachery G.
Eucharist: Roger K.*, Tammi A.** & Brian A.
Greeters: Ken & Arnette B.
Religious Education
Religious education classes will be held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Please be on time!!
St. Stephen’s Confirmation students will meet at the church (Holy Spirit Room) on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from now through
Confirmation.
Other Items and Future Events
Prayer Blankets The Ladies Aid will be making prayer blankets at the Stephen Community Center on Wed., Jan. 28, starting at 12 Noon
until 6:00 p.m. Needed are people to sew, cut, iron, pin, and PRAY. The prayer blankets are a symbol of our faith community "covering
with prayer the individual who receives it." Please consider helping with this project, and thank you for your support.
Cathedral School Mardi Gras Fundraiser to be held Sat., Jan. 31. Live and silent auction, dance, photo booth, and games throughout
the evening. Tickets include: sit-down meal, dessert, dance & 2 free drink tickets. Get your tickets now through the school office by
calling 281-1835! All proceeds go to the School!
MARRIAGE & BANNS Please join us in praying for all newly married couples and those preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony:
Kiley Kathryn Bazey & Benjamin Kevin Hamrick
Exchange of Vows at 3:30 p.m. on September 26, 2015
Nicole Wesen & Blake Charles Sczepanski
Nuptial Mass at 3:00 p.m. on May 30, 2015
Diocesan Annual Appeal Bishop Michael Hoeppner and the Diocese of Crookston thank you for your generous support of the Diocesan
Annual Appeal. In 2014 we exceeded the diocesan goal of $840,000 by $10,000. Your gifts and your prayers have been received with
sincere gratitude and humility. Our ministries cannot thrive without your commitment.
Next weekend (January 31-February 1), your pastor will announce the 2015 Diocesan Annual Appeal. The goal for 2015 has risen and
is $880,000.
The week of February 2, a letter to you from Bishop Hoeppner that includes a great brochure featuring our Seminarians, a prayer
request card and DAA gift envelope will arrive in your mailbox. Please take some time to enjoy this publication. The 2015 DAA begins
February 7-8th. If you have participated in the DAA in the past, we truly hope you will consider renewing and increasing your support this
year. If you have never before participated in the appeal, please know that your gift of any amount will positively impact the ministries of
this diocese, including the Office of Vocations and the education of our six Seminarians.
May God bless each of you as you consider how your gift will make a difference this year! Please pray for the success of the
2015 Diocesan Annual Appeal.
Class of 2016 Spaghetti Fundraiser will be held on Fri., Jan. 30, at SAC (the Stephen site cafeteria). Serving from 4:30-7:00 p.m. All
are welcome to attend.
Walleye Fish Fry in Tabor: A Walleye Fish Fry will be held in Tabor, Minnesota, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hall on Fri.,
Feb. 13, 2015. The meal will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meal options include: #1) Fish Dinner; #2) Fish & Shrimp Combo;
#3) Shrimp Dinner; or #4) XXL Fish Dinner. All meals include a baked potato with all of the fixings, coleslaw, and dinner rolls. Carry out
meals are available, and children's meals, including chicken fingers or walleye fingers and fries, will also be available. Coffee, water,
lemonade, and beer are included with the meal. All proceeds from this event will help support the church hall. For additional information,
please call Susie Novak at (701) 739-0224.
Looking for a great Valentine's Day present for your spouse? Give each other a gift that will last a lifetime. A Men’s Cursillo will be
happening Feb. 26 –Mar. 1, 2015. A Women’s Cursillo will be held Mar. 19-22, 2015. You will spend the weekend apart, but it may
bring you closer to each other and to God. For more information contact Carol Olsonawski at 218-689-9081 or Mary Derosier at
218-253-4623. Applications are also available at your parish office.
Housekeeper Needed As of Jan. 1, 2015, the rectory of Sts. Peter and Paul, Warren, has been in need of a housekeeper possibly working
6 to 8 hours a week. If you have any interest in working in this position, please contact the office at 218-745-4511.
NEW PARISHIONER(S) If you are interested or know someone who is interested in becoming a registered parishioner of St. Stephen’s,
please call the parish office.
JANUARY LADIES AID LEADERS: Carmen Beauclair, Dorothy Borowicz, Jane Jensen, Priscilla Steinke & Carol Riley
FEBRUARY LADIES AID LEADERS: Agnes Kuznia, Patsy Kuznia-Wavra, Delphine Safranski, Donna Safranski & Elaine Safranski