St. Stephen's Catholic Church    Stephen, Mn

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website contact: ststephens@wiktel.com

Assumption Bulletin website contact:  assumption@wiktel.com

St Rose Bulletin website contact: stroser@wiktel.com

July 14, 2019 — Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Stephen’s Church, Stephen

515 Fifth Street, PO Box 507, Stephen, MN 56757

Phone: (218)478-2231 ststephens@wiktel.com www.wiktel.net/ststephens

Pastor: Father Luis Buitron Phone: (218)242-5689 lbuitron@wiktel.com

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 and holidays)

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Cindy Hulst, LSW, at (218)281-7895 (24-hour confidential number)

As of July 1, 2019

Pastoral Council: Britni Gajeski, Darrin Kowalski, Donna Nelson, Carol Riley and Aggie Schindele

Finance Council: Tammi Anderson, Carmen Beauclair and Brent Halfmann

Trustees: Amy Kowalski and Danielle Szklarski

The Sacramental Life and Spiritual Direction

Baptism: pre-baptism class is required; contact Father Luis Buitron

Reconciliation: before Saturday evening Mass: 4:30-5:00 p.m.; before Sunday 8:30 a.m. Mass: 8:00-8:30 a.m. or call Father Luis Buitron for an 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 full 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 parish office know so they can be put on a visiting schedule by a Eucharistic Minister

Spiritual Direction: is available Tuesdays at St. Rose from 9:30 a.m.-12 Noon; Wednesdays at St. Stephen’s from 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon; and Thursdays at Assumption from 9:30 a.m.-12 Noon. Call Father Luis Buitron at (218)242-5689 for an appointment.

St. Stephen’s Church Mass Schedule

Wednesday, July 17, at 8:30 a.m. — NO Mass

Friday, July 19, at 10:15 a.m. at the Tamarac — Mass for †Christine Dziengel by Roger & Deb Satterland

Saturday, July 20, at 5:00 p.m. — Mass for †Margaret Gerszewski by Tom & Venita Rogus

Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary at 4:30 p.m. followed by Benediction

Eucharistic Adoration at St. Stephen’s: August 4 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Tri-Parish Mass Schedule — July, August & September, 2019

Saturday at 5:00 p.m. — St. Stephen’s

Sunday at 8:30 a.m. — St. Rose

Sunday at 10:30 a.m. — Assumption

St. Rose — Tuesdays - Eucharistic Adoration at 6:00 p.m. and Mass at 7:00 p.m.

Assumption — Thursdays - Mass at 6:30 p.m.

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

"Jesus said to him, 'Go and do likewise.'" Luke 10:37

This was Jesus' command at the end of the Good Samaritan story. Did you know that the Samaritans and Jews despised each

other? The moral of the story is to love our neighbor. That means loving someone you may not know or someone that looks different than you or someone that you don't like. All without expecting anything in return.

July 7 Collection: $2091.00 Adult: $2017.00 Children: $.00 Plate: $74.00

Children’s Altar Donations: $2.05 June Automatic Deposits: $60.00

Building Repair Fund We have the Building Repair Fund if you wish to make a special 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.

Diocesan Annual Appeal To date St. Stephen’s parish has not reached its Diocesan Annual Appeal goal. Parish goal — $10,450.00 Committed as of June 28, 2019 — $9,605.00 If you have not yet given to the 2019 DAA and would like to do so, extra DAA donation envelopes are located in the vestibule. You may drop your donation envelope in the Sunday collection basket or mail it to the Diocese of Crookston.

Prayer List

Donald Narlock

Please keep Deacon Courtney Abel in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from knee surgery.

To add or remove a name, please call the parish office. Names will be removed after four weeks. You may call and request 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.

Liturgical Ministry

Saturday, July 20 (5:00 p.m.) – Lector: Roger K. Servers: Emily M. & Molly M.

Eucharist: Darin A.* & Roger K. Greeters: Brian & Tammi A.

Other Items and Future Events

Peter’s Pence Collection Today is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Take this opportunity to join with Pope Francis and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous today. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

Community Sunday will be held following Mass on Sat., July 27. We invite everyone to gather in the parish hall for great food and fellowship.

Diocese of Crookston Middle School BBQ Cookout & FM Red Hawks Game with the DOC Seminarians on Tues., July 30, at St. Joseph’s Parish, Moorhead (the men's house near the church).  Starts at 3:00 p.m. with lawn games; 4:00 p.m. Adoration; 5:00 p.m. cookout; and 7:00 p.m. Red Hawks game.  RSVP to Fr. Matt Schmitz (218) 773-0877 or mschmitz@sacredheartegf.net by July 26. Check out the flyer on the church bulletin board.

Esto Vir Vocation Camp Make plans for the young men in your life (ages 16+) to attend the Diocese of Crookston's "ESTO VIR" (Latin for: "BE A MAN") Vocation Camp! ESTO VIR is an opportunity for young men who may be open to the priesthood to come together and spend some days in community with each other and the seminarians of the diocese. The camp includes sports and games, lakeside recreation, Mass, prayer, food, and fellowship. Date: August 6-8, 2019 Location: Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp (Fosston, MN) Cost: FREE! For more information and registration go to www.crookston.org/estovir

Service to our parish If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Rosary Leader, Altar Server, Greeter, Organist, Cantor, Choir Member or a Eucharistic Adoration group member, please call the parish office or send an email to ststephens@wiktel.com.

NOW HIRING! Are you or a loved one seeking employment in a Catholic school or parish? Visit www.crookston.org/employment for an up-to-date list of open positions in and near the Diocese of Crookston!

JULY LADIES AID LEADERS: Julie Bolduc, Arnette Borowicz, Kim Clark, Britni Gajeski, Kim Gajeski & Connie Troska