St. Stephen's Catholic Church Stephen, Mn
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October
6, 2024 — Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Stephen’s Church, Stephen
515 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 507, Stephen, MN 56757
Phone: 218-478-2231 ststephens@wiktel.com www.wiktel.net/ststephens
Pastor: Father Luis Buitron lbuitron@wiktel.com Phone: 218-242-5689
Parish Secretary:
Priscilla Steinke
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday — 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00
p.m.-4:00 p.m.
(closed all holy days of obligation and holidays)
Youth Minister:
Ethan Marquis
Pastoral Council: Kristin Gajeski, Katrina Halfmann, Autumn
Schindele, and Danika Sundby
Finance Council: Alex Anderson, Daniel Gerszewski, and Darrin
Kowalski
Trustees: Todd Chwialkowski and Ethan Marquis
Diocesan Victim Assistance If you or someone you know has been the
victim of sexual misconduct on the part of a priest, deacon, or individual
representing the Diocese of Crookston, its parishes, or its schools, your first
call should be to law enforcement. In
addition, the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator is available at 218-281-7895
(24-hour confidential number).
Project Rachel Ministry:
Healing After Abortion The
Project Rachel ministry is offered to women and men who have had a past
experience with abortion and wish to seek healing and reconciliation. A trained counselor can be reached through
this confidential phone number (218‑470‑0112) on Tuesday-Friday 10
a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-Noon.
New
to the area? Please contact the parish office to register. Change of address/phone number. Please contact the parish office.
Knights of Columbus members: If you have insurance questions, please
contact Field Agent Aaron Kaiser at 218-280-4707 or by email at Aaron.kaiser@kofc.org.
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.
The Sacramental Life
Please contact Father
Luis at 218-242-5689 to schedule an appointment.
Baptism: Pre-baptism class
is required for parents.
Reconciliation: available before
Saturday evening Mass: 4:30-5:00 p.m.;
before Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass:
8:00-8:30 a.m.; or by calling Father Luis for an appointment. No Reconciliation before 10:30 a.m.
Mass. If you are homebound or
handicapped, call Father Luis for an in-home appointment.
Marriage: All
Catholics who have made a decision to enter into marriage must meet with 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 fill the requirements
of the Catholic Church for the marriage to be validly recognized by the
Catholic Church.
Pastoral Visit/Anointing of the Sick: If you or a family member would like to receive
a home visit, the Holy Eucharist for the homebound, or the Sacrament of
Anointing of the Sick, please call Father Luis.
St. Stephen’s Church Mass Schedule
Wednesday, October 9, at 8:30 a.m. — Mass for †James
Nelson by Lein & Susan Schiller
Saturday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. — Mass for Eugene
& Theresa Kuznia who are celebrating their 65th Wedding
Anniversary
by their children
(Rosary said at 4:30 p.m. before Saturday Mass)
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Stephen’s – October 6 from
1-5 p.m.
Tri-Parish Mass Schedule for October, November &
December, 2024
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. — St. Stephen’s
Sunday at 8:30 a.m. — St. Rose
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. — Assumption
Tuesday and Friday Masses at 5:00 p.m. — St. Rose; Wednesday Mass at
8:30 a.m. — St. Stephen’s; Thursday Mass at 6:00 p.m. — Assumption
Liturgical Ministry
Saturday, October 12, at 5:00 p.m.
Lector — Todd C.
Altar Servers — Amaya K. & Austin A.
Eucharistic Ministers — Wendell P. & Amy K.
Greeters — Darin & Katie A.
Rosary Leader for October — Linda T.
Special Prayers For
Jack
Borowicz, Emily Morris, Renata Storey & Roger Troska
To add a name to the prayer list — ask their
permission first, then contact the parish office. Names are left on the list for four
weeks. If you want a name kept
on the prayer list, call the parish office for an additional four weeks.
Prayer Chain
Please call the parish office with prayer requests.
Prayer Blankets
Please contact Theresa Kuznia if you know of anyone who needs comfort
and prayers and would like a prayer blanket from the Ladies Aid.
Stewardship of Treasure
September 22: $1,284.00 Adults:
$1,155.00 Children: $1.00
Plate: $121.00 Children’s Altar Donations: $7.00
September 29: $1,988.00 Adults:
$1,925.00 Children: $.00
Plate: $61.00 Children’s Altar Donations: $2.00
September Direct Deposits: $415.00
2024-2025 Budget for Sunday Offertory: $101,450 / 52 weeks = $1,950.96
Fiscal Year-End Financials Copies for parishioners are available in the
vestibule.
Donations while away for the weekend When
you are away from Stephen for weekend Mass you can still give to your home
parish by dropping your donation envelope in the collection basket at the
church where you are attending Mass and it will be mailed back to St.
Stephen’s. OR Did you know that St. Stephen’s Church
has the option for automatic debit from a checking or savings account? Contact the parish office at 218‑478‑2231
to set this up.
Building
Repair Fund If you
wish to make a donation or memorial, we have the Building Repair Fund. Funds are used to maintain and make repairs
and updates in the church, rectory and grounds.
Ladies Aid
October Ladies Aid Leaders – Elaine
Anderson, Rita Chwialkowski, Kim Clark, Marilyn Hanson, Gerri Kuznia, Julie
Kuznia, Theresa Kuznia & Linda Thompson
Other Items and Future Events
Jesus and the Eucharist
We would like to invite you to grow
closer to Jesus alongside fellow and neighboring parishioners through the Jesus
and the Eucharist study. Each of the
seven-week sessions are full of rich theological content, powerful testimonies,
and unique and timely messages from individual bishops across the country,
including Bishop Andrew Cozzens. This is
a great opportunity to dive more deeply into the richness of our Eucharistic
faith. This study will be a special time
to grow in our communities, and we really desire you to join us.
Please join us on Wednesdays,
October 2 through November 13, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Catholic
Church. Please contact Tammi
Anderson (218-478-4217), Marilyn Kuznia (218-478-4273) or Katrina Halfmann
(218-280-2388) if you have any questions.
Come for one, two, three, four, more, or all the sessions! All are welcome, and hospitality will be
provided! We hope to see you there!
Respect
Life Novena October is Respect for Life month. Copies of a Novena have been placed on the
vestibule table for your use.
Thank you to Craig and Marlys Halfmann for
donating the new altar bells in memory of all of their deceased family members.
Thank you
As the corporate fiscal year-end books have now been completed, I would
like to thank Carol Sunsdahl, Georgie Nelson, and any substitute collection
counters. As you have continued to
diligently work behind the scenes throughout the year(s), I would like to thank
you for your dedication of your time and assistance with the Sunday collections. Please know it is very much appreciated. Thank you! ~ Priscilla
Annual
Rosary Rally will be
held on Saturday, October 12, beginning at 12 Noon located at the Kurz Memorial
Park in Argyle. Please plan to join together as voices are raised in
unison for our country.
Women’s Fall Retreat In
today’s world, we don’t hear a lot about hope, but it’s an extremely important
virtue. We will say, “I hope you have a safe trip.” Or “I hope we don’t
get caught in the rain.” But, do we say in earnestness, “I hope to see
you in heaven.”? We invite women of all
ages to join us at St. Francis Retreat Center in Hankinson, ND, October 18-20
for a weekend of prayer, reflection, and discussion on the Theological virtue
of Hope. For more information, contact Sr. Christina at srchristinamarie@sfcretreats.org
or 701-242-7195.
40 Rosaries for Life As
in past years, the parishes of the Diocese participated in the “40 Rosaries for
Life” campaign. St. Stephen’s
scheduled date is October 19. On that
day the Rosary said at 4:30 p.m. will be with the intention of Respect for Life
from conception to natural death.
Real Presence Radio is proud to partner with EWTN to
bring Dr. Ray Guarendi to Fargo, ND, for a live taping of his TV Show, Living
Right with Dr. Ray. You can be part
of the audience on October 23 and October 24 at 5:30 or 7:15 either night. Join us for this live event at Sts. Anne
& Joachim’s Catholic Church located at 5202 25th Street
South. Space is limited so reserve your
spot today!
Have a
question for Dr. Ray? Submit it when
making your reservation; he will choose eight questions to answer for each
episode.
To register or
to find out more information scan the QR code or check out our website at RealPresenceRadio.com.
Fall Festival at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church – October
27 – serving Turkey & Ham Dinner from 12 Noon-5:00 p.m. — Bingo, raffle
items, etc. Check out the flyer on the
fundraiser wall in the vestibule.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for October For a shared mission — We pray that
the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of
co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission
shared among priests, religious and lay people.
ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
October 6 from 1-5 p.m.
Diocese of Crookston Announcements
Mercy Hour Services Throughout the year, Bishop Andrew Cozzens will lead monthly Mercy Hour
services across the Diocese of Crookston.
Mercy Hours are services of Eucharistic healing for individuals, couples
and families. Join Bishop Cozzens for this hour of adoration and prayer,
culminating in an intimate moment of Eucharistic encounter. All are welcome! Next Mercy Hour: October 6 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s
Church in Blackduck.
Bread of
Life Conference 2024 — St.
Elizabeth Catholic Church Dilworth, MN (207 Main Street North Dilworth,
MN). In Honor of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, as we dedicate the Month of October to the Holy Rosary, in observance of
Respect for Life Month, and during the National Eucharistic Revival. All sessions begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Presentations in Celebration of Christ in the Eucharist and the Sanctity of
Human Life
·
Monday, October 7 — Ben & Janelle Gergen
— “We Brought Our Son to Jesus:
Eucharistic Encounters on the Journey of Faithful Waiting”. To read a little more about their story, and
the story of their son, John Paul, go to https://www.altru.org/blog/2013/december/rejoicing-life-while-welcoming-death-janelle-bens-story
·
Tuesday, October 8 — Fr. Vincent Miller, STD
— “A Priestly People: Living the Spirit
of Our Baptism in the Eucharist”
·
Wednesday, October 9 — Bishop Andrew Cozzens,
celebrant: Holy Mass: “For Giving Thanks
to God for the Gift of Human Life”
Fall
Cursillos Are you looking
for a way to walk more closely with God?
Cursillo may be what you are looking for. The Diocese of Crookston is offering a Men’s
Cursillo on October 24-27 at the beautiful Pastoral Center in
Crookston. For more information contact
Heidi Huus at (701) 866-5350.
Applications are available at crookstoncursillo.weebly.com.
Natural Family Planning Introductory Session The
Crookston Diocese welcomes all couples to a free Natural Family Planning
Introductory Session presented by Laura Golden, FCP and Sarah McKeown,
CFCP. Here you will learn the Creighton
model and will be provided with responsible parenthood instructions for
achieving pregnancy, avoiding pregnancy, and monitoring fertility and
cycles. Laura and Sarah will also
provide you with real solutions to problems such as infertility, PMS,
miscarriages, reproductive health concerns, and more! This will be at no cost to the couples, or
the parishes. Next session: October 29, 2024. To register:
go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcOygrT0jEtdYyBgpizCMdu3ohzju48Eo or scan the QR code located on the poster on
the bulletin board.
Marriage
Encounter Weekend “The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;” Listen with your spouse for God’s message of love
by exploring a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are: November 8-10, 2024, in Medora, ND, and April
5-6, 2025, in Brainerd, MN. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: northmnwwme.org or
contact us at applications@northmnwwme.org or
507-227-8229.
“So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of
the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he
would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was
its name.” Genesis 2:19
The creation story reminds us of two important points. First, since the start, God has put the entire
world into our care.
Second, stewardship has been around since the beginning
of mankind, it isn’t something recently invented by the Church. Just as past generations built our Church, it
is now our responsibility to continue to nurture and develop these gifts for
future generations.