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Additional Eucharistic Adoration Prayer Partners
Needed, page 3
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RCIA Inquiry for Those Interested in Becoming Catholic
Set for Monday, page 4
Youth Ministry Events, page 4
Life Matters Meets Monday, page 6
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525 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303 | 763.421.2471 | StStephenChurch.org
Summerfest is Almost Here!
We are already a couple of weekends into June which means Summerfest
is right around the corner - June 24 and 25! Have you turned in your
Summerfest pre-order form yet?! The forms
can be used to purchase chicken dinner tickets, inflatable ride wristbands and food/beverage/game tickets. Pre-ordering your tickets
saves you money and helps the Summerfest
planning committee prepare for the event.
Pre-order forms are available in the Gathering
Place, parish office, and the parish website. Please note that a limited
amount of chicken dinner tickets will be sold at the event. Between the
delicious meal and exciting dueling pianos show, our Friday night event
is one you do not want to miss! To take advantage of early bird pricing, please return your pre-order form and payment to the parish
office by June 19.
Join Us for VBS 2016!
Don’t forget to pick up your raffle tickets in the Gathering Place. The raffle is key to the success of Summerfest and we thank you for buying or
selling the tickets! Remember this year’s grand prize is $5,000!
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The 5K Sun Run/Walk early bird registration deadline is today! Registration forms are in the kiosk in the Gathering Place or
outside of the parish office. You may also register for the
Sun Run online on the parish website: StStephenChurch.
org. Click on the News and Events tab, then Summerfest.
Sign up now and pay only $15. The fee increases to $20
beginning June 13.
Summerfest It is our big parish get-together! It is also our big parish
fundraiser. The success of this event is directly linked to how generous
we are with our time, talent and treasure.
You may sign up to volunteer online by visiting http://vols.pt/fALuVB.
If you do not have internet access, you may also sign up to volunteer by
calling the parish office at 763-421-2471.
Join us for the fun and festivities June 24 and 25!
What: Bible stories, games, music,
activities, snacks and fun!
Who: Pre-K (four years old) through
entering fifth grade
Date: July 18-22
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.
Pastor’s Page | Fr. Jack Long
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
©Liturgical Publications Inc
"Bringing an alabaster flask of ointment, she stood behind him at his
feet weeping and began to bathe his feet with her tears." This woman
gave everything she had to Jesus in her courageous display of public
repentance.
The flask of ointment, for starters, was undoubtedly very expensive. To
anoint Jesus in this way was to pamper him with a luxury. Thus she honored Jesus with the best gift
she could give. But more
than this external offering,
the woman also "gave" Jesus her tears. She wept for
her sins, for the hope of forgiveness, and for the love of
Christ. She literally poured
herself out before Jesus as
she revealed the depths of
her soul. Also, to wipe his feet with her hair was to give the gift of her humility. Cleaning someone's feet is a lowly task to begin with; but to use
her own hair for the job revealed that she did not think of herself as "too
good." Simon the Pharisee, on the other hand, had exactly that problem.
Jesus used the opportunity to distinguish between those who love
much, and those who love little. The self-righteous, like Simon, have
little room in their hearts for love of others because they are so full of
the love of themselves. They feel they have nothing to repent for. This
woman, however, acknowledged her weakness humbly and was all the
more ready and willing to love.
We, of course, are challenged to be as generous, courageous, and humble as this sinful woman. We are called not to compare our sins to others'
that are "worse" than ours, but rather to honestly recognize where we
have failed. Then, like this woman, we can show great love to Christ by
giving him the very best of what we have.
Archdiocesan Reorganization Plan Filed
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis filed its Plan for Reorganization in U.S. Bankruptcy Court at the end of May. It is a major step in
the Archdiocese’s commitment to protect children, establish a counseling fund for victims, and create a trust for those who have been harmed
by people in the Church.
In today’s bulletin there is a letter from the Archbishop regarding the
Plan filing. On the tables at the entrances to the church is a two-page
Q and A that should be helpful in explaining why the Archdiocese filed
Chapter 11 in January of 2015, where the process is now, and what happens going forward. It also addresses recent allegations that the Archdiocese failed to disclose all of its assets.
Please continue to pray for all of those who have been harmed by the
Church over the years and for their families.
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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
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
Ordinary Time
Bernie Leach
Ordinary Time occurs twice during the liturgical year and is a time for
those who are faithful to consider the fullness of Jesus’ teachings and
works. The first time it occurs is from four to eight weeks after Christmas
and until Lent. The second, which began two weeks ago, is after the Easter Season and lasts about six months.
As the faithful ponder the mystery of Christ during the less intense
weeks of Ordinary Time, they are called to live his mystery in their own
lives. Mary and the Saints illustrate how to do this in the best way and
so there is a wonderful harmony between the mystery of Christ’s life and
their lives. While the mystery of Christ is celebrated at Sunday Mass, the
examples of Mary and the Saints are often pondered at various weekday
celebrations throughout Ordinary Time.
The mystery of Christ unfolds through the cycle of the liturgical year. The
heart of this year is the holiest three days of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Lent is a six week period before the Sacred Triduum and Easter lasts
for 50 days after the Sacred Triduum. The Christmas Season recalls the
Nativity of Jesus, his manifestation to the peoples of the world at Epiphany (among other feasts) and ends with the Baptism of the Lord. It is
usually two to three weeks long. Advent precedes Christmas and is four
weeks long.
The Secretariat of Divine Worship of the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops publishes the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of
the United States of America each year. It was approved by the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in July of
2010. It is available and can be purchased online for $10.00 through the
website: usccb.org under Divine Worship. Liturgical Calendars for 2016
and 2017 are available.
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.
MASS Intentions
Monday, June 13
8:00 a.m. Timothy Nekola
Tuesday, June 14
8:00 a.m. Jacqueline Cole
Wednesday, June 15
8:00 a.m. Clara and Helmer Johnson
Thursday, June 16
8:00 a.m. Paul Youso
Friday, June 17
8:00 a.m. Michael Mohs
Saturday, June 18
8:00 a.m. Lyle Dietrich
5:00 p.m. Timothy Shawn Cotter
Sunday, June 19
8:30 a.m. John and Mary Ozakewicz
10:30 a.m. Cecil Talbot
12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Matt Radloff
6:00 p.m. Parishioners
Presider & Musician Schedule
Weekend of June 18/19, 2016
5:00 p.m. Jack Long
Psalm 100
Accompanist - Nancy Furch
8:30 a.m. Fr. Kevin Manthey
Krista White
Accompanist - Nancy Furch
10:30 a.m. Fr. Joe Kuharski
Jennifer Hevern
Accompanist - Linn Ahrendt
12:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin Manthey
Corazon Mariano
6:00 p.m. Fr. Joe Kuharski
Jennie Koch
Accompanist - Barb LeCuyer
Readings for the Week
Baptisms
We welcomed the following children into our faith community through
the Sacrament of Baptism June 5:
Hannah Marie DesRoches, child of John and Jennifer DesRoches
Lilian Wren Horton, child of Andrew and Rebecca Horton
Lainey Kaye Rutledge, child of Andrew and Heather Rutledge
Addison May Satterstrom, child of Erik and Megan Satterstrom
Landon Thomas Solorio, child of Leonardo and Stefanie Solorio
www.ststephenchurch.org/worship/
Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-7/Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-6, 11, 16/
Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20-21, 24/
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-7/Mt 6:7-15
Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11-14,
17-18/Mt 6:19-23
Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-34/
Mt 6:24-34
Next Sunday: Zec 12:10-11; 13:1/Ps 63:2-6,
8-9/Gal 3:26-29/Lk 9:18-24
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Faith Formation
Open Youth Room/
Gym for Middle and
High School
~ a process
~ a journey
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE…
--who would like to explore the Catholic Faith?
--who is a baptized Catholic and has never completed the Sacraments of
Initiation?
--who is baptized in another Faith and would like to explore becoming
Catholic?
Come explore the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at an Inquiry session June 13 at 7:00 p.m. in The Refuge.
Questions? Contact Emilie Bauer at 763-712-7430 or ebauer@ststephenchurch.org.
Come relax and have fun with
friends Wednesday, June 22 from
6-8:00 p.m. in The Refuge and
Gym. We will have snacks, pop,
music, a Nintendo Wii, games,
and a fun atmosphere to just socialize and hang out! Bring your
friends! Questions? Contact Troy
Bauer at 763-712-7456 or tbauer@ststephenchurch.org.
High School “Faith
through Film” Night
Join us in The Refuge June 23 at
6:30 p.m. for a movie night complete with pop and snacks! Stop
by for a great movie - Big Hero 6,
great friends, great food, and a
movie connection to your life and
the Bible you may have never expected! Questions? Contact Troy
Bauer at 763-712-7456 or tbauer@
ststephenchurch.org.
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Young Adult Ministry Yard Game Night
Young adults age 21 and older are invited to get together with Fr. Joe
and other young adults in the area for some good ole fashioned fun.
Meet at Elm Creek Park Reserve June 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us at the Blue Bird Shelter (just past the swim pond). Grill out!
Burgers and brats provided, bring something to share.
Please RSVP by June 13 to Molly Schorr: mollyschorr@saintvdp.org.
www.ststephenchurch.org/faithformation
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Stephens’ Readers
Book Club
Join us June 13 at 1:00 p.m. in
the Archbishop Romero Room
to discuss Under a Flaming Sky
by Daniel James Brown. This is a
true story of two forest fires converging on the town of Hinckley
on September 1, 1894 trapping
more than 2000 people.
New participants are always welcome. For questions or comments or to be included in future
book club alerts/notices, email viathome@comcast.net and indicate
“BOOK CLUB” in the subject line.
School
From the Desk of the Principal
Rebecca Gustafson
Thank you for all your support this year. Thank you for your faith, trust,
and commitment to the mission of St. Stephen's Catholic School. It is
your belief in Catholic education that helps us to sustain our school.
We wish our eighth graders all the best as they journey on to their new
schools. Eighth grade graduation is a time for celebration and reflection
on the impact faith-based education has made on each student.
Ashley W.: I appreciate the Catholic education I received from St. Stephen’s. I have learned so much about Jesus the past nine years and I
thank all my teachers for teaching me about God. God is an unbelievable spirit and Jesus was such an amazing person.
Enroll with Confidence
From pre-school through eighth
grade, St. Stephen’s School offers
a quality faith-based Catholic Education. Come join our family of
believers. All are welcome! To enroll, please call the school office at
763-421-3236.
Hailey O.: I like St. Stephen's Catholic education because it makes learning about God fun and entertaining.
Madeline H.: I am thankful for my Catholic education at St. Stephen's. I
believe this was one of the best choices my parents made for me. I think
that my education is better here than I would have gotten anywhere
else. I really loved it here.
Anne B.: I have appreciated going to a Catholic school for the last nine
years because I now know so much more about the church and the
meaning behind what we do. Without my Catholic education, I wouldn't
be this close to God. Without my faith, I probably wouldn't pray as much
as I do. It has been a good nine years.
Karisa W.: I like Catholic education because we learn about God and the
Bible. We get an option to learn. I am very lucky to have been able to go
to St. Stephen’s School and improve my faith and education.
St. Stephen School Graduate Scholarship
Applications Available
Applications are now being accepted for the St. Stephen School Graduate Scholarship program. The deadline for returning applications is July
1, 2016. The guidelines and application are available on the parish website at www.ststephenchurch.org (click on the News and Events tab), in
the parish office, and the kiosk in the Gathering Place.
The applicant may be a current eighth grade student at the
Church of St. Stephen School who has applied for admission
at a Catholic High School for the subsequent fall, and who
eventually graduates in good standing. Or, the applicant
must be an eighth grade graduate of the Church of St. Stephen School.
The applicant’s family must be currently registered parishioners. The applicant must be currently enrolled in a Catholic high school, or any college or graduate program.
The amount of the scholarship award will depend on the financial need of
the applicant and the dollar amount available from the scholarship fund.
Interested applicants must complete an application form and write a
brief essay to explain their need. Completed applications should be returned to the parish office, attention Lynne Pinewski.
Mission Statement
St. Stephen’s Catholic School is a
caring Christian community that
nourishes spiritual development
and academic excellence.
Philosophy
St. Stephen’s Catholic School integrates
faith with academics to prepare students
to make solid Christian choices. It is an
accredited, private school, comprised
of pre-school, elementary, and middle
school levels.
Faith: As a vital part of the parish
community, we educate students in a
Catholic atmosphere enriched by the
Gospel messages of peace and justice.
The spiritual development of students is
the primary goal. The school recognizes
that a person's faith is formed by living
out that faith in community through
prayer, worship, service and study; and
grounded in our Catholic tradition.
Academics: In partnership with their
family, each student is encouraged and
directed to reach his or her potential.
Our academic program emphasizes mastery of the basics, academic excellence,
and a variety of extracurricular activities.
The school prepares students to be fully
equipped for their next level of academic
achievement.
Community: The school seeks to provide
a safe and trusting learning environment
where each student is valued and challenged to grow spiritually, academically,
emotionally, socially, and physically.
www.ststephenschool.org
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Pastoral Care
Please Pray for...
Faith in Jesus Christ (Gal 2:16)
Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer
Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women… and many others
who provided for them out of their resources. (Luke 8:1-3)
How does St. Stephen’s provide for others out of our resources?
(Statistics below are from 2014-2015)
Loaves and Fishes
240 volunteers fed 1,898 people.
St. Stephen’s Church (SSC) contributed $1,438.47.
Sharing and Caring Hands
16 volunteers served 150 meals each month.
SSC contributed $639.49.
Family Table
1,137 people were served by 21 kitchen volunteers and
15 dining room volunteers
SSC contributed $1,316; Parishioners also donated paper products.
WHO group packed food for Feed My Starving Children
Each month: 67 boxes containing 36 meals.
Meals on Wheels
70 drivers from SSC coordinated by SSC parishioner
Do you want to help? Contact Sister Mary Anne at the parish office.
I live, no longer I, But Christ lives in me. (Gal 2:20)
Life Matters Meets Monday
New members are welcome to attend the Life Matters
monthly meetings. Join us June 13, 7-8:30 p.m. in the
Archbishop Romero Room for updates on past activities
and start planning for fall events. Please note there will
not be a meeting in July. For more information, please
contact Michele Kemmetmueller (763-862-0088, micheleak@juno.com) or Laurie Plante (763-754-3874, ldplante@comcast.net).
Marriage Encounter Weekends
Forgiveness is the best form of love. It takes a strong person to say "I'm
sorry" and a stronger person to forgive. The next Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekends are July 15-17 and October 7-9 in Buffalo, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit their
website at: twincitieswwme.org or contact Brent and Tracy at applications@twincitieswwme.org or 612-756-8720.
www.ststephenchurch.org/service/pastoral_care
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Susie Abbott
Michael Abbott
Lynn Aker
Jo Alexander
Marie Amberg
Rosie Ancheta
Casanova Antonia
Geoff Arseneau
Donna Bajtosh
Rose Bartholomew
Pat Bednarczyk
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
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
James Januschka
Kathryn Jost
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
John Mevissen
Madisyn Mevissen
Jane Meyers
Duane Michaelis
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
“When I entered your house, you did not give me water for my feet…”
LUKE 7:44
Today’s Gospel calls us to
consider how we serve
God. Do we consume like
the Pharisee who simply
reclines at the table and
expects to be served? Or,
do we contribute like the
woman who kneels before Jesus and washes His feet? Every day we must make a choice. Take or
give? Consume or contribute? Recline or serve?
Calendar of Events
Monday, June 13
Church Cleaners: Church/Chapel/FCC 6, 8:30 a.m.
Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 14
St. Stephen’s Garden Angels: Parish Grounds, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 15
WHO Group: Archbishop Romero Room, 8:30 a.m.
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Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation: Chapel, 7:00 p.m.
Peace and Justice Committee: FCC 9, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 16
Men’s Group: The Refuge, 6:45 a.m.
Friday, June 17
Saturday, June 18
Bulletin Ad Sponsors Wanted
Bud Bien of Liturgical Publications will be working on setting up the
advertising for our weekly bulletin the week of June 20. Please consider advertising in the bulletin since the revenue from the ads is what
will make our bulletin possible and at no cost to the parish. The ads are
also tax deductible.
Advertisements can be purchased for a business, or
a sponsor ad can be purchased supporting the parish with a Last Will and Testament or community service organizations
such as emergency pregnancy counseling or Birthright. Please give
these ideas some thought. We need and appreciate your help! If you
are interested or want more information, you can call Bud at (952) 2401747 or call him at the parish office at (763) 421-2471 the week of June
20. We also ask that you patronize the people who do take ads and
help support their businesses.
The Power of Giving is Now at Your Fingertips
St. Stephen’s Church is excited to introduce Give by Kiosk, a modern, convenient way to make offerings and respond to special appeals. It’s faster
and more secure than having your checks manually processed and it’s
easy to use…if you know how to use an iPad, you can use
Give by Kiosk. Simply tap the touch pad screen to choose
the fund you want to give to and then enter the amount
you want to contribute. Once you swipe your credit or
debit card and complete your transaction, you can print
or email yourself a receipt on the spot. Even better, print a
donation slip that you can later place in the basket during Mass.
The kiosk is now located in the Gathering Place. Stop by and give it a try!
Reconciliation: Chapel, 3:30 p.m.
Family Table Meal: FCC 1-6, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 19
Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 7:00 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.
Operation Hope - Sewing
for Those in Need
Quilts, pillows, children’s pajamas and sweatshirts are the main
items that are made and donated
to ACBC. Help is needed in all
areas. During June, July and August, we meet the fourth Tuesday
of the month at the KC Hall from
9:00-11:30 a.m. Come join us!
The group is ecumenical - bring
a friend! Donations of fabric and
yarn are always welcome. If you
would like more information,
please call Joan at 763-427-8822.
www.ststephenchurch.org
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¡Ya Casi Llega Summerfest!
Favor de acordar a recoger sus boletos de la rifa pronto, porque la clave
al exito de Summerfest es la rifa. Gracias por vender sus boletos.
Hoy es el último día para registrarse para el he 5K Sun Run/Walk, pagando la cuota de $15. (Comenzando el 13 de junio, el precio para participar subirá a $20.) Los formularios de la registración están en la oficina parroquial, el Gathering Space y por internet, en StStephenChurch.
org. Hay que hacer clic donde dice “News and Events”, bajo Summerfest.
Summerfest es el 24-25 de junio. Es nuestro convivio grande como parroquia, y también es nuestro evento para levantar fondos. El éxito de
Summerfest está ligado con nuestra generosidad con nuestro tiempo,
talento y tesoro.
Se puede registrar para ser voluntario, por internet en: http://vols.pt/fALuVB.
Si no tiene acceso al internet, se puede llamar a la oficina parroquial al:
763-421-2471, para registrarse como voluntario.
11o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario ©Liturgical Publications Inc
"Se presentó con un frasco de perfume. Y colocándose detrás de él, se
puso a llorar a sus pies y comenzó a bañarlos con sus lágrimas.”
Esta mujer dio a Jesus todo lo que tenia, en su entrego fuerte de arrepentimiento público. El perfume, para comenzar, costó mucho dinero. Ungir
a Jesús de esta manera fue un lujo. Ella honró a Jesús con lo mejor que
ella tenía. Pero más que esta ofrenda externa, la mujer también “dio” a
Jesús sus lágrimas. Ella lloró por sus pecados, por la esperanza del perdón,
y por el amor de Cristo. Ella se entregó a Él, al revelar la profundidad de
su alma. También, al secar sus pies de Jesús con su cabello fue un dar
de su humildad. Limpiar los pies de otra persona es un trabajo básico,
pero usando el propio cabello para hacerlo reveló que ella no se sentía
demasiado “buena”. Simón el Fariseo, por el otro lado, tenía exactamente
este problema. Jesús utilizo la oportunidad para distinguir entre los que
aman mucho y los que aman poco. Los que se auto convencen que ya
están bien, como Simón, tienen poco campo en sus corazones para amar
a los demás porque están tan llenos ya de sí mismo. Ellos se sienten como
que no tuvieran nada que arrepentir. Esta mujer reconoció su debilidad,
con humildad, y ya estaba lista y dispuesta a amar.
Nosotros somos retados a ser tan generosos, fuertes y humildes, como
esa mujer pecadora. Hemos sido llamados a no comparar los pecados
a los que son “peores” que nosotros. Simplemente tenemos que reconocer donde hemos fallado. Entonces, como esa mujer, podemos mostrar
amor grande a Cristo, dándole lo mejor de nosotros.
Life Matters Se Reune el Lunes
Nuevos miembros están bienvenidos a asisitr a la junta mensual de Life
Matters. Vénganse con nosotros el 13 de junio, 7-8:30 p.m., en el Salón
Romero. Habrá información de las actividades ya realizadas y la planeación de los eventos del otoño. Favor de notar que no habrá una junta
en el mes de julio. Para mayor información, contactar a Michele Kemmetmueller (763-862-0088, micheleak@juno.com) o a Laurie Plante
(763-754-3874, ldplante@comcast.net).
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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: 1 Re 21, 1-16/Sal 5, 2-7/Mt 5, 38-42
Martes: 1 Re 21, 17-29/Sal 51, 3-6. 11. 16/Mt
5, 43-48
Miércoles: 2 Re 2, 1. 6-14/Sal 31, 20-21. 24/Mt
6, 1-6. 16-18
Jueves: Eclo 48, 1-14/Sal 97, 1-7/Mt 6, 7-15
Viernes: 2 Re 11, 1-4. 9-18. 20/Sal 132, 11-14.
17-18/Mt 6, 19-23
Sábado: 2 Cr 24, 17-25/Sal 89, 4-5. 29-34/Mt
6, 24-34
El Próximo Domingo: Zac 12, 10-11; 13, 1/Sal
63, 2-6. 8-9/Gal 3, 26-29/Lc 9, 18-24
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El Sacramento de La Reconciliación
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.
2. En la Iglesia de St. Stephen
no hay cuota para el sacramento del bautismo.
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.
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.
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:
sábado, 11 de junio, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
miércoles, 15 de junio, 7:00 p.m.
sábado, 18 de junio, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
miércoles, 22 de junio, 7:00 p.m.
sábado, 25 de junio, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
miércoles, 29 de junio, 7:00 p.m.
El Plan de Reorganización de La Arquidiócesis
La Arquidiocesis de San Pablo y Minneapolis ha entregado su Plan de La
Reorganizacion en La Corte de Bancarrota de Los Estados Unidos, a fines
de mayo. Es un paso grande del compromiso de proteger a los niños, establecer un fondo para consejería de los victimas y de crear una cuenta
para los que han sido lastimados por personas en la Iglesia.
En el boletín de hoy, hay una carta del Arzobispo, acerca de este plan.
En las mesas de las entradas, se encuentran una hoja con preguntas y
respuestas que va a ser útil en explicar por qué La Arquidiócesis entregó
los papeles de Capitulo 11 en enero del 2015, cómo va el proceso actualmente, y que va a pasar en el futuro. También se trata de las acusaciones
que La Arquidiócesis no reportó todos sus bienes.
Continuemos con nuestras oraciones para los que han sido lastimados
por La Iglesia a lo largo de los años, por sus familias también.
Ministerio de Jóvenes Adultos: Juegos Afuera en
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Los jóvenes adultos, de la edad de 21 años o mas, estan invitados a reunirse con Padre Joe y otros jóvenes adultos del área, para jugar juegos
afuera, en Elm Creek Park Reserve, el 23 de junio, a las 6:30 p.m.
Júntense con nosotros en Blue Bird Shelter, un poco mas alla del laguito
de natación. Vamos a hacer comida a la parilla. Proveeremos las hamburguesas y brats, y pedimos que traigan algo para compartir.
Favor de RSVP antes del 13 de junio a Molly Schorr:
mollyschorr@saintvdp.org.
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Rebecca Gustafson
Gracias por su apoyo grande este año. Gracias por su fe, su confianza
y su compromiso a la misión de La Escuela Católica de San Esteban. Es
su creencia en la educación católica que nos ayuda a sostener nuestra
escuela.
Deseamos lo mejor a nuestros alumnos del octavo grado, en sus transición a sus escuelas nuevas. La graduación del octavo grado es momento de celebrar y reflexionar sobre el impacto que la educación basada en la fe ha hecho a cada estudiante.
Ashley W.: Yo aprecio la enseñanza católica que he recibido de San Esteban. He aprendido tanto de Jesús en los últimos 9 años, y doy gracias
a todos mis maestros por ensenarme sobre Dios. Dios es un espíritu
increíble y Jesús era una persona tan increíble.
Hailey O.: Me gusta la educación católica de San Esteban, porque hace
divertido el aprendizaje de Dios.
Madeline H.: Estoy agradecido por mi educación católica de San Esteban. Creo que eso fue una de las decisiones mejores que mis padres
hicieron para me. Creo que mi educación es mejor aquí, en comparación de los que hubiera recibido en cualquier otro lugar. Me encantaba
aquí, de verdad.
Anne B.: He apreciado que he estado yendo aquí por los últimos nueve
años, porque ahora se mucho más de la iglesia que el significado detrás
de todo lo que hacemos. Sin mi educación católica, no estaría tan cerca
a Dios. Sin mi fe, no oraría tanto. Han sido nueve años buenos.
La Fe en Jesucristo (Gal 2:16)
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“ Entré en tu casa y no me diste
agua para los pies...” Lucas 7:44
El Evangelio de hoy nos llama a
considerar como podemos servir
a Dios. ¿Consumimos como los
Fariseos que simplemente se reclinaban en su mesa esperando ser
servidos? O, ¿contribuimos como
la mujer que se arrodilló ante
Jesús y le lavó Sus pies? Cada día
debemos escoger. ¿Tomar o dar?
¿Consumir o contribuir? ¿Ser servidos o servir?
Para Los Jóvenes Adultos
el 20 de junio: Noche de Boliche
en Super Bowl, de 6:30-9 p.m. La
renta de los zapatos es $1.00, y
tambien una soda; $2 para las canastas de papitas
el 11 de julio: Noche de Trivia y
Actividades en el Gimnasio, en St.
Stephen’s School, de 6:30-9 p.m.
Hna. Mary Anne Schaenzer
Acompañandolo iban los Doce y algunas mujeres….y muchos mas,
quienes proveyeron recursos para ellos. (Lucas 8:1-3)
¿Cómo es que San Esteban provee para los demás con nuestros recursos? (Las estadísticas son de 2014-2015)
El Programa Loaves and Fishes
240 voluntarios dieron de comer a 1,898 personas.La Iglesia de San
Esteban contribuyó $1,438.47.
Sharing and Caring Hands
16 voluntarios ser vieron 150 comidas cada mes.
La Iglesia de San Esteban contribuyó $639.49.
Family Table
1,137 personas fueron servidas por 21 voluntarios de la cocina,
y 15 voluntarios de meseros. La Iglesia de San Esteban contribuyó
$1,316 – Los fieles contribuyeron productos de papel.
El Grupo WHO empacó comida para Feed My Starving Children
cada mes, 67 cajas, conteniendo 36 comidas.
Meals on Wheels
70 choferes, de La Iglesia de San Esteban,
coordinados por un voluntario de la Iglesia
¿Quisieras ayudar? Contactar a Hermana Sister Mary Anne.
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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
el 15 y 29 de agosto: Habrá más
información más adelante
Para Los Jóvenes de
High School
Vengan con nosotros el 23 de junio a las 6:30 p.m. en The Refuge,
para una noche de películas, con
refrescos y bocadillos.
Big Hero 6 es la película, y habrá
buenos amigos, comida rica y una
conexión a tu vida y la Biblia que
no habías anticipado.
Preguntas, llama a Troy Bauer al
763-712-7456 o tbauer@ststephenchurch.org.
OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP
May 26, 2016
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On January 16, 2015, the Archdiocese filed for bankruptcy. Today, I write to tell
you that we have filed a Plan of Reorganization as part of that bankruptcy process. Filing
the Plan is an important and required step on our path to a fair resolution.
In preparation for filing the Plan, the Archdiocese sold available real estate assets,
including our properties in Saint Paul, we will be leasing less expensive office space, and
we have continued to cut our budget. For over a year, we have worked cooperatively with
others. We have also participated in mediation to help determine the value of insurance
coverage. Although progress has been made, the insurance companies and attorneys for
those asserting claims of sexual abuse have not been able to agree on the proper value of
the insurance proceeds for the claims. According to attorneys for claimants, the claims are
worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The insurance companies disagree and place the
value much lower.
Our Plan stands on three pillars. First, the unprecedented Settlement Agreement
last December with the Ramsey County Attorney, which is incorporated into the Plan to
ensure that we continue to do all we can to protect children. Second, the funding of a
$500,000 victim counseling fund to promote healing for those who have suffered abuse.
And third, the creation of an independent Trust. The Archdiocese has proposed that the
Trust will initially be funded by $65 million or more in proceeds from Archdiocesan cash
and the sale of our properties, proceeds from insurance settlements, and contributions of
insurance settlements from our parishes. In addition, all insurance proceeds, including
those that have not yet been agreed upon between the insurance companies and those
filing claims, will be put in the Trust. A court-appointed Trustee will then control the
Trust and have the authority to pay claimants.
Victims/survivors cannot be compensated until a Plan of Reorganization is finalized
and approved. The longer the process lasts, more money is spent on attorneys’ fees and
bankruptcy expenses; and, in turn, less money is available for victims/survivors. In other
dioceses, that approval process has taken years. For example, in Milwaukee, the process
took more than five years and only $21 million was available to compensate claimants. We
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are submitting our Plan now in the hope of compensating victims/survivors and
promoting healing sooner rather than later.
While we believe that this Plan is fair, we also know that some well-intentioned
people may raise objections. Reorganizations sometimes involve modifying an initial Plan.
We are committed to working earnestly with everyone involved to find a fair, just and
timely resolution.
This week, some attorneys claimed that we failed to disclose all of our assets in the
bankruptcy case. Let me be clear: The Archdiocese has disclosed all of our assets and has
followed all of the rules set forth by the Court and all directives from the judge. I know
that for at least the last 11 months we have been working extremely hard to marshal and
maximize our assets with the hope of providing the most for the most.
We will never be able to undo the harm caused, but, we will compensate those
harmed, help in any way we can with their healing, and create and maintain safe
environments for all children today and always.
I thank you for your support as we move forward with full awareness of our past
and a commitment to a better future, and I ask for your continued prayers and support for
all victims of sexual abuse and their families.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda
Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis