October 18 - St. Stephen`s Catholic Church

IN THIS ISSUE:
Gospel Reflection, page 2
Lights of Love and Remembrance, page 3
First Reconciliation Presentations This Week,
page 4
Fr. Joe Kuharski’s Podcast Picks, page 4
School News, page 5
Information Meeting Set for High School
Mission Trip to Washington, D.C., page 7
October 18, 2015 | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Special Followers of Christ
Survey
We need your help!
Do you know someone in our community who has special needs, or does
someone in your home have special
needs? We have a special needs ministry and would like to know how we
can serve your needs.
Please follow this link and complete
a quick survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9FCYYTP. This will be
very helpful to us and we thank you
for your time.
If you have any questions regarding
the survey, please contact Barbara Ferron ([email protected] or
(763) 712-7458).
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Knights of Columbus
Fall Breakfast
Next Sunday
Join fellow parishioners and guests
for a delicious breakfast Sunday,
October 25 after the 8:30 and
10:30 a.m. Masses in the Faith Community Center. The Knights will be
serving scrambled eggs with ham
(plain scrambled eggs for those who
prefer no ham), O’Brien potatoes, and
the world famous Anoka KC bread pudding. Beverages include coffee, milk,
and orange juice. Proceeds benefit St.
Stephen’s School and Hope 4 Youth.
Pastor’s Page | Fr. Jack Long
A Reflection for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Directory
©Liturgical Publications Inc
PARISH OFFICE 763-421-2471
"Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant." In the
wake of James and John's vanity, Jesus offers this directive. These two
apostles had been thinking in terms of prominence, glory, and worldly
honor. They wanted their association with Jesus to lead to public recognition and respect as they took their places at his right and left. But
Jesus put them in their place.
Director, Bernie Leach 763-712-7435
Associate, Barbara Ferron 763-712-7458
Associate/School Liturgy Coordinator, Terri Renner
763-712-7459
As was typical of so many of his teachings, Jesus upset the status quo.
He told his followers that, although "great ones make their authority
over them felt ... it shall not be so among you." Then, he put forward this
clear image of the servant leader: "Whoever wishes to be first among
you will be the
slave of all."
As followers of
Christ, this instruction applies
to us as well. We
are called to the
humility of service
that seeks neither
personal glory nor
gain. We are called
to use what authority we may have in the world for the benefit of our brothers and
sisters, not for the sake of stroking our own egos. It's easy to pat ourselves on the back for the good works that we do--to think that we are
superior Christians, that others owe us a debt of gratitude, or that our
names should be engraved on a public placard in some noteworthy
hall. But Jesus calls us to a different standard--the one he himself exemplified through his life of service.
At the same time, today's Gospel gives us cause to meditate upon our
association with Jesus and what we hope to get out of it. Why are we
Christian? Are we only after the glory of heaven? Are we afraid to publicly profess our faith when it might hurt our reputation? Or are we in
this for the love of the Lord, who came into this world "to serve and to
give his life as a ransom" for us?
Thank You
FAITH FORMATION
Director and Adult Formation, Katie Gebhard 763-712-7439
Early Childhood (Sun. School), Ann Ridder 763-712-7430
Elem. Formation, Children’s Sacraments, Emilie Bauer 763712-7430
M.S. Formation, Tammy Santander 763-712-7480
H.S. Formation/Confirm., Chantell Haider 763-712-7440
RCIA Coordinator, Pam Havel 763-712-7437
Youth Ministry, Troy Bauer 763-712-7456
Formation Asst., Mary Johnson, 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, Bulletin 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
Mary Lou Wesp and Jackie Fletcher-Gill
Our families would like to thank St. Stephen’s staff members for their caring support with the funeral of Nicholas Fletcher. It was beautiful.
Our special thanks to Fr. Mike Van Sloun, Fr. Jack Long, Fr. Kevin Manthey,
Bernie Leach, Barb LeCuyer, the Funeral Luncheon Group, Prayer Shawl
Ministry, and Mary Jane Beberg for always being there for us. God bless.
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WORSHIP
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
Come Ring with Us!
The Handbell Choir is looking for one or two new members interested
in a challenging and interesting ministry opportunity. This ministry requires knowledge of basic music notation and commitment to weekly
rehearsals on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The Handbell
Choir plays at Christmas, Easter and one weekend Mass per month from
September through Pentecost. For more information, please call Terri
Renner: 763-712-7459; [email protected].
MASS Intentions
Monday, October 19
8:00 a.m. Pete and Isabel Dietrich
Tuesday, October 20
8:00 a.m. Russell Blue
Wednesday, October 21
8:00 a.m. Frank and Marilyn Schmidt
9:00 a.m. Michael Talbot
Thursday, October 22
8:00 a.m. John W. Long
Lights of Love to Be Displayed During November
Lights of Love has been a tradition at St. Stephen’s since 1992. It has
been a wonderful way to remember and pray for loved ones who have
passed away, while raising funds for the parish’s charity account. With
Lights of Love we remember the way these special individuals let their
light shine before us in the past (Mt. 5:16) and pray that they may now
enjoy everlasting light.
This venerable tradition will take place the month of November, a month
the Catholic Church has always set aside for remembering those who
have gone before us. The month of November begins with All Saints Day
and All Souls Day for this very reason.
Throughout the month of November, the lights will be artfully displayed
behind the statue of St. Stephen, our patron saint. As the light fades
outside, the lights of remembrance for our loved ones will grow in that
beautiful corner of our Worship space.
Those who are interested in reserving one or more lights are invited to
complete the form in the bulletin and return it to the parish office any
time now, with a final deadline of November 9. The minimum donation
is $10.00 per name. The funds generated by this worthwhile project will
be set aside for outreach to those who are in need.
As names are turned in, they will be recorded on sheets that will be
placed near the St. Stephen statue and the number of lights behind St.
Stephen will reflect the number of names each week. May our loved
ones who have gone before us in death share Christ’s victory and enjoy
forever the vision of his glory.
Friday, October 23
8:00 a.m. Josephine and Thomas Plante
Saturday, October 24
8:00 a.m. G.R. - Special Intention
5:00 p.m. Ralph Smithers
Sunday, October 25
8:30 a.m. Parishioners
10:30 a.m. Warren Ward
12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Nicholas Fletcher
6:00 p.m. Rita Kovar
Presider & Musician
Schedule
Weekend of October 24/25, 2015
5:00 p.m. Fr. Joe Kuharski
Parables
Accompanist - Monica Thibault
8:30 a.m. Fr. Joe Kuharski
Adult Contemporary Ensemble
Accompanist - Marie Tomala
10:30 a.m. Fr. Kevin Manthey
Adult Choir
Accompanist - Nancy Furch
12:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin Manthey
Corazon Mariano
6:00 p.m. Fr. Joe Kuharski
Jennie Koch
Accompanist - Linn Ahrendt
Please light a “Light of Love and Remembrance” in memory of:
Name: _____________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________
Name of donor: _____________________________________________
Phone: __________________________ Amount enclosed: __________
www.ststephenchurch.org/worship/
Readings for the Week
Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45
or 10:42-45
Monday: Rom 4:20-25/Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21/Lk
12:35-38
Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18/Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Rom 6:19-23/Lk 12:49-53
Friday: Rom 7:18-25a/Lk 12:54-59
Saturday: Rom 8:1-11/Lk 13:1-9
Next Sunday: Jer 31:7-9/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52
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Faith Formation
Allow Mary to Lead You to the
“Divine Mercy” of Her Son
First Reconciliation
Presentations
This December 8, you have a very special opportunity to seek the Divine
Mercy of God. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, will be declaring the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy this December 8, on the feast day
of The Immaculate Conception. This is no accidental date. Our Lady’s
special role in salvation history is to bring all of us
to the Mercy of Her Son.
Students preparing for First Reconciliation will attend a presentation either Tuesday, November
3, or Wednesday, November 4,
from 6:50-7:25 p.m. in FCC 8
and 9. At least one parent and
the student should attend ONE
of these presentations. For more
information, please contact Emilie Bauer at [email protected], 763-712-7430.
You are invited to participate in a six week group
retreat / study with the book 33 Days to Morning
Glory by Father Michael Gaitley. The retreat will
prepare you for Marian Consecration this December 8. Consecration to Jesus through Mary gives
our Holy Mother permission, with the guidance
of the Holy Spirit, to assist us on our spiritual journey in a very powerful way.
This consecration, intersecting this Holy Feast
Day and the Pope’s declaration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, is a powerful way to commit yourself more deeply and personally to Our Lord
Jesus Christ.
If you have been looking for a way to go deeper into your faith, if you
have ever wondered if it’s really possible to grow in holiness, if you want
to experience the motherly care of our Spiritual Mother, Mary, as Christ
intended when He gave her to us from the cross, if you want to make the
most of this blessed and grace filled year, please join us.
Two groups will be offered:
Monday evenings: November 2 – December 7, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday mornings: November 3 – December 8, from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
To register and order materials, please call Kathy (763-755-6131) or
Robin (763-421-0333) by October 20.
High School Youth Ministry Events
The Refuge: October 21, 6-8:00 p.m.
A time to drop in for games, faith sharing, hanging out and learning from each
other.
Faith through Film: October 28, 6:309:00 p.m. Watch Captain America, enjoy snacks,
and join in
a spirited conversation about the film.
Last Friday Night: October 30, 810:00 p.m. There’s no better way to spend a
Friday night! Come chill with friends - food,
music, games, fun!
www.ststephenchurch.org/faithformation
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Fr. Joe Kuharski's
Podcast Picks
Fr. Joe is excited about two Catholic podcasts started up by some
friends and would like to share
them.
One podcast was just launched in
Rome this summer, called “Catholic Bytes”. It consists of 7-9 minute
segments in which a seminarian
or student priest is interviewed
about a topic of faith related to
their specialized field of study.
Perfect for busy Catholics who
want solid Catholic content on
the go.
http://catholicbytespodcast.
com/
The other podcast is done by
priests in Denver, and has been
very successful: “Catholic Stuff
You Should Know.” It covers a
wide-range of both prominent
and obscure Catholic topics in
a light-hearted manner. These
ones are usually at least a half an
hour, but are often very funny
and have gotten very high ratings on iTunes.
http://catholicstuffpodcast.com/
School
Thank You!
Enroll with Confidence
Becky Gustafson, Principal
Thank you for supporting our school by purchasing/selling raffle tickets.
Thank you for attending the September 27 pancake breakfast!
Thank you especially to the Raffle Committee for organizing the parish
Pancake Breakfast. Your hard work, before, during and after the breakfast is much appreciated. Thank you, Michelle Smith, Jackie and Bill Hoppenrath, Angie and Greg Burnes, Connie Hergenrader, Lisa Schindlbeck
LaPlante; Sheila Prosper, and Lori and Robert Hatton, for your work on
the committee. Thank you to the teachers and fabulous parents who
stepped in to serve juice and scrape dishes. I am proud of our middle
school students who volunteered and completed their service hours requirement by serving at the breakfast or at Mass. We raised $3,427 at
the pancake breakfast!
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.
2015 Anoka Halloween Parade
We are very excited that St. Stephen’s Catholic School will be participating in the 2015 Anoka Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 31!
The School Advisory Council needs your help ensuring our float is a success! We are seeking donations of hay bales (15+) and corn stalks (5+).
We also need YOU! Do you love to decorate and have a knack for building? We are in need of decorators and builders to construct the float on Friday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m. in the
School Parking Lot! Volunteers and their families will be
given the first opportunity to participate in the parade!
Donations, volunteering and general questions…please
contact the School Advisory Council Parade Committee: Sandy Lang
– [email protected], Jackie Hoppenrath – jackiehoppenrath@
gmail.com, or Melissa Jacobs – [email protected].
Students Study Minnesota History
Mrs. Ashley Widmyer,
Fifth Grade Teacher
Fifth graders at St. Stephen’s School have begun studying Minnesota
History. Students read about Lake Itasca, the Mayo Clinic, and the many
inventions that originated from Minnesota. In addition to these readings, students had the opportunity to create their own license plate. The
students had a great time using their imaginations to create their plates.
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
Grief Support
Please Pray for...
The North Metro Grief Support Coalition (in which St. Stephen’s is a participant) began a series of six grief support sessions on Thursday, October 15. You are invited to come, even if you missed the first session. The
sessions are at St. Timothy’s in Blaine, 707 89th Avenue NE, 55434. They
begin at 6:45 p.m. with a speaker, followed by a break and facilitated
small group time, ending at 9:00 p.m. It is best to come to the entire
series, but come when you can. For more information, there are flyers in
our parish office or call the coalition phone number: 763-413-2985.
Susie Abbott
Michael Abbott
Lynn Aker
Jo Alexander
Rosie Ancheta
Eleanor Anderson
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
Don Breyen
Julie Bright
Kenneth Bright
Sheila Brisbin
Jerry Brletich
Phil Brunt
Deborah Burkhardt-Cotter
Harold Burkhardt Jr.
Theresa Burns
Erma Butler
Dorothy Carver
Judy Chouinard
Shane Cotter Jr.
Karen Czech
Daniel Daly
Bernice Davich
Phyllis Day
Aeryn DeKrey
Samantha Rose DeLapp
Rosemary Donnette
Barb Dryden
Jami Ducharme
Richard Duclos
Roslyn Duclos
Jeff Eickhoff
Pam Eklund
Rachel Aykens Elliot
Charlie Evans
Sr. Catherine Fiegen
Liam Fields
Theresa Filkins
Richard Fillmore
Jeff Fox
Paul Gammelgaard
John Gobernatz
Sherry Goldenstein
Mila Gonser-McGill
Lynn Gravett
Cullen Groff
Gloria Guimont
Guthrie Family
Don Haller
Greg Harm
Cody Harmon
Sandra Hartmann
Khloe Hartnett
Mary Heie
J.C. and E.L.P. Hernandez
Jane Herr
Tatiana Huele
Katy James
James Januschka
Tammie Kaslow
Mass of Remembrance
A Mass of Remembrance will
be celebrated on All Souls’ Day,
Monday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m.
We pray especially for all parishioners who have died since November 2, 2014.
Getting to Know You
If you are already a Stephen Minister or Hospital Minister or Volunteer
for any area of Pastoral Care, and if you use email, please send Sister
Mary Anne an email, listing your role(s): mschaenzer@ststephenchurch.
org. If you do not use email, please call the parish office and ask for Sister Mary Anne during the coming week to share the same information.
Thank you.
Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes will be serving Tuesday, October 20 at
River of Life Lutheran Church.
Impact Services (formerly called Meals on
Wheels) Benefit at Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse (2780 Main Street NW, Coon Rapids) invites you to a
benefit lunch Thursday, October 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch
includes pulled pork sandwich, sides, and beverage. All donations benefit Impact Services (Meals on Wheels).
With Sympathy
The prayers and sympathy of the parish are offered to the family and
friends of Mercedes Beuning, Leon Flesner, and Curt McDaniel.
www.ststephenchurch.org/service/pastoral_care
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Ramona Kasper
Janice Katnis
Kate Kempston
Justin Ketz
Bill Keyes
Jeremy Kletzin
Tom Kobelinski
Melissa Koscisko
Jeanette Lashinski
Edward LaTuff
Michael Lehn
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
Bruce Novak
Jerry Odash
Kerry Offerdahl
Cynthia Olson
Mary Olson
William Olson
Lucille Patchen
Barb Petschl
Bernadine Phillips
Gavin Pierson
Joe Pilon
Philip Pinewski
Russ Radloff
Rick and Leanne Rajtar
Betty Redepenning
Linda Renstrom
Barbara Rivard
Jeff Roller
Arnold Rudenick
Linda Sauve
Lynn Schaust
Matt Schaust
Tom Schinn
Eileen Scott
Jack and Millie Sigfrid
Carter Simonson
Molly Spang
Helen Stege
Paula Steigauf
Kathy Steinke
Hope Stewart
Chad Swanson
Jeni Thomas
John and Janet Tracy
Leo Vanyo
Janet Vittitow
Jeanna Wanczykiv
Steve Waterman
Sandi Weis
Kim Wennerlund Bents
Kathy Wojcehowicz
Isaac Yarmon
Alice Zappa
Dennis Zinda
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Update Your Email – Help the Parish Save Money!
In an effort to be the best stewards of our financial resources, St. Stephen’s is working to update family email addresses in our database. For
those of you who work with email and prefer not to receive a flood of
paper in the mail every day, please provide your preferred email(s) to
the parish office.
We will be using more email communication regarding parish events,
faith formation programs/classes, stewardship information, volunteer
opportunities, etc.
Please consider being part of the paperless movement by providing the
office with your email and notifying us of any changes.
St. Stephen’s Softball
Team Update
The St. Stephen’s team had a winning season, taking third place in
the Christian Women’s Softball
League. Playing this year were
Julie Bash, Maureen Foy, Jolene
DeJarlais, Jane Rausch, Deb
Jones, Kathy Sautter, Jan Lokken, Molly Rausch, Rachel Matlon, Jackie Bortnem, Kelly Danzl,
Hannah Bortnem, Marty Young,
Dani Dean, Shawnte’ Kehn, Amber Kehn, Laura Hudson, Shannon Stewart, and Jacki Humphrey. The league has room for
at least one more team in 2016,
so if you’re interested in organizing a second softball team from
St. Stephen’s, contact Jan Lokken
(612-599-8887 or DonLokk@aol.
com) for more information. Players must be age 16 or older, nonparishioners are also allowed
on the roster, and games are on
Thursday nights in Andover. It’s
a great way to get to know other
women from our parish and from
other local churches!
A Thought to Ponder
A person’s rightful due is to be
treated as an object of love, not
as an object for use.
- St. John Paul II
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ADMINISTRATION
New Parishioner Registration Next Sunday
The next new parishioner registration is scheduled for Sunday, October
25 immediately following the 8:30 a.m. Mass in FCC Room 10. A
general overview of parish programs and ministries will be presented.
All are welcome!
Monday, October 19
Church Cleaners: Church/Chapel/FCC 6, 8:30 a.m.
Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20
Grs. 1-8 Faith Formation Mass: Church/FCC,
6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21
Stewardship Reflection
Stewardship takes on all shapes and sizes.
Many of us think that Stewardship
is all about giving money to the
church. That is just one facet of the
term. It also includes using our time
and varied talents, which comes in
all shapes and sizes to respond to
Christ’s invitation to discipleship.
Our recently formed Stewardship Commission invites and encourages
others to serve. The only requirement is your desire to serve. If interested in learning more about the purpose of this commission or any
other St. Stephens’ commission, please contact Monica Freeman (763421-2471).
Anoka Knights of Columbus Haunted House
The 28th Annual Haunted House at the Anoka County Fairgrounds
will be October 22 and 29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., October 23, 24, 30 and 31 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $10, children 10 and under are $8. Discounts:
$1 with Anoka Halloween button, $2 with a non-perishable food donation for the ACBC food shelf. Maximum total discount per person: $3. Cash and checks only; no credit/
debit cards please.
Visit www.anokahauntedhouse.org or call 763-307-2661 (BOO1) for
more information.
Aluminum Can Recycling
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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Calendar of Events
WHO Group: Archbishop Romero Room, 8:30 a.m.
Grs. 1-8 Faith Formation Mass: Church/FCC/
School, 6:15 p.m.
Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation: Chapel, 7:00 p.m.
Peace and Justice Committee: School Library,
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22
Mardi Gras Committee: Archbishop Romero
Room, 6:30 p.m.
Bible Study: FCC 4, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 23
Saturday, October 24
Reconciliation: Chapel, 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25
Sunday School: School Classrooms, 10:30 a.m.
High School Faith Formation/Confirmation:
School Gym, 4:15 p.m.
Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 7:00 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer Group: Bride’s Room, 7:00 p.m.
High School Faith Formation/Confirmation:
School Gym, 7:15 p.m.
Weekly Collection Report
Week of October 10/11, 2015
OFFERTORY
Adult Stewardship
$17,016.75
Automatic Offering $14,543.00
Plate (Cash and Checks) $6,527.02
Children’s Envelopes
$1.52
TOTAL $38,088.29
OTHER INCOME
Stephen’s Marketplace
Easter
All Saints
Contingency Fund
$127.45
$25.00
20.00
$200.00
TOTAL $372.45
OUTREACH MINISTRY
World Mission
WomenSource
ACBC Food Shelf
Second Collection
$40.00
$25.00
$25.00
$30.00
TOTAL $120.00
“Hearing God’s Call to Share”
Mark 10: 35-45
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Mark 10: 35-45
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Friends Helping Friends Since 1919
763-421-2700
CONCRETE
• PATIOS
• SIDEWALKS
• DRIVEWAYS • STEPS
• PAVERS
• RET. WALLS
• WATER FEATURES
Terry 612-599-9849
435 W. Main St. • Anoka
www.mainmotor.com
Dehn’s Country Manor BARNA, GUZY, & STEFFEN, LTD.
• LUNCH • BANQUETS • DINNER • TAKE-OUT
(763) 420-6460
Now Open For Sat. & Sun. Breakfast
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
11281 Fernbrook Ln., Maple Grove, MN 55369
Stores in
Anoka
and
Champlin
“A Full Service Law Firm Since 1938”
Mike Hurley
Chuck Seykora
Parishioners
John Buchman
Ofrecemos Servicios en Español
www.bgs.com
200 Coon Rapids Blvd # 400 (763) 780-8500
Parishioner Owned
MIKE’S ANOKA
GARAGE DOOR
763-427-3060
Sales, Service, Spring
Replacement and Repair
Champlin Auto Care
• Maintenance • Brakes
• Alignment
• Shocks
• Suspension • Engine Lights
763-421-4905
12130 Champlin Dr., Champlin
Open 6a – 6:30 p
License #BC400829
763-421-5559
(763) 754-2594
On the corner of Bunker & Thrush, Andover
763-323-8885
terryoverackerplumbing.com
“We can build you
the best home for
the best price.”
Ages 6 wks to 12 yrs,
BRENT & BROOK PARENT
CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
3919 COON RAPIDS BLVD., COON RAPIDS, MN 55433
www.parentcustomhomes.com
Lic. #PC001247
Parishioners
Mark Anthony Gabriel
CFP , ChFC , CRPC
Financial Advisor
Chartered Financial Consultant
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
3200 Northwest Main St. Ste. 230
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
®
®,
®
Bus: 763.421.3848 • Fax: 763.208.0948
JELLINGER LAW OFFICE
www.LaMachineShop.com
Richard Jellinger
All Repairs
50+Years
763-421-0092
14101 7th Ave. NW • Andover
• FREE Consultation •
Mark LaBonne, Parishioner
[email protected]
15740 Lincoln St. NE • Ham Lake, MN 55304
P: 763-434-6108 • F: 763-434-6188
763-433-2871
www.jellingerlaw.com
WE PROVIDE BUSING SERVICES
763-421-5785
334 E. Main Street Anoka, MN 55303
763-421-4052
1827 Coon Rapids Boulevard
SEMAN FUNERAL CHAPEL, CEMETERIES
& CREMATION SERVICES
763-767-1000
www.washburn-mcreavy.com
FLEETWOOD COLLISION
For All Your AUTOBODY Needs
763-323-9491
8060 Viking Blvd. NW • Nowthen, MN 55330
Red Wing
Shoe Store
Open M-F 10-8 Sat 9-4
“The world has always been changed
not bygreat numbers, but by small numbers
of great leaders”. ~Jonathan Reyes
Your Hosts The Virgillo Family - Parishioners
• Recipes made from scratch • Nightly Specials •
• Wine bar, Bottled beer, Spirits available •
• New private meeting room available •
College of Arts and Sciences
2613 NW Coon Rapids Blvd. 763-754-3013 11949 W. River Rd. • Champlin • 763-421-1814
Free
Latino Leadership and Scholarship Program
Center For Catholic Studies
Contact Laura Stierman • 651-962-5864 • [email protected]
The Oaks
SAME DAY
SERVICE
of lake george
Apartment rentals for adults over 55 in Oak Grove, MN
* Fullsize washer/dryer in each home!
* Community Room, Guest Suite, Library and more!
21202 Lake George Blvd. NW
763-753-8385
NEW DOORS
OPENERS
es (763) 422-4000
Estimat
www.pinewski.com
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Over 25 Years
Since 1987
Contact Terry Collins to place an ad today!
[email protected] or 952-852-4053
546 W.MAIN ST.
ANOKA, MN
Daniel Pinewski
763-422-0329
FOR AD INFO CALL Terry Collins at 1-800-678-4574
•
WWW.4LPi.COM
SEW & PRESS
10% Discount on Alterations & Dry Cleaning
763-323-3203
231 East Main Street, Anoka
ST. STEPHEN, ANOKA
B-2C 02-0491
Electric Systems Plus
Molly Roberts
612-272-7417
Residential Repair & Service
Drug Tested • Background Checked
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Serving Your Best Interests
In Real Estate
Terry Lehn • 763-421-6846
www.mollyrobertsrealestate.com
Shirley A Curbow,
AAMS®
Rebecca L Bratulich
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
Minnesota
2150 3rd Avenue N Suite 110
Anoka, MN 55303
763-427-0828
Stocks • Bonds • CDs • Mutual Funds • IRAs
RICHARD J. MUSSELL, AGENT
763-421-5502 TTY 711
Authorized independent agent / agency for Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota
and Blue Plus®, nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
COPPER LEAF PLUMBING
Steve Murphy - Parishioner
612-889-7698
Engels Apartments
Parishioner-Owned & Operated
Anoka/Champlin Area
(On Bus Line)
(763) 234-6253 • (763) 208-8818
Cremation Services • Advance Planning
Pines Independent Senior Living
Meaningful, appropriate, affordable
Assisted Living & Memory Care
COON RAPIDS
763-755-6300
ANOKA
763-421-4347
Licensed - Bonded - Insured
1800 111th Ave. NW, Coon Rapids
MORNINGSIDE
763-755-1700
763-772-1066
Residential - Commercial
Charles Kallemeyn • Lisa Kallemeyn
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
• ESTATE & WILLS • COMMERCIAL
• REAL ESTATE • FAMILY LAW
www.kallemeyn.com
763-427-5131
EpiphanySeniorHousing.org
3200 Main Street, Coon Rapids
Lorri Kaas, Realtor
LICENSED
BONDED
INSURED
Parishioner
763-755-1300 Office
612-581-8759 Jeff
612-581-0755 Cathy
Joe Green
19949 St. Francis Blvd.
763-753-5022
Anoka, MN 55303 Mobil Ph: 612-865-3262
KALLEMEYN & KALLEMEYN
®
Jeff & Cathy Green
3-WAY ELECTRIC, INC.
10955 Hanson Blvd, Coon Rapids
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
763-234-5169
[email protected]
www.JeffAndCathyGreen.com
The Minnesota Real Estate Team
Expert Tree Service Year-Round
20 Yrs. Experience • Locally Owned & Operated
763-421-8901
Same
Day
Service
www.anokafifthavedental.com
CALL TODAY (763) 515-9037
Faster, Cleaner, Better
No Job too small
Water heaters
Faucets repair
replacement
Pipe repair
Softners
Disposals
Sump pumps
Air conditioner
Furnace repair
& replacement
Appliance hookups
Drain cleaning
Pipe thawing
Bathroom remodels
Sedation • FastBraces • General Dentistry
Timothy Talbot, CPA
EXCLUSIVE OFFER
$59 OFF
CBIZ MHM, LLC
of Service
Tax & Advisory Services
Expires 12/31/15
612-339-7811
www.cbiz.com/cbizmhm-skb/
The Youngquist Group
Scott E. Rensch, D.D.S.
William S. Becker, D.D.S.
Kyra A. Iwen, D.D.S.
Douglas T. Jonak, D.D.S.
(763) 427-2740 • Anoka
(763) 434-5868 • Andover
(763) 757-7540 • Coon Rapids (763) 253-7531 • Elk River
(763) 763-3393 • St Francis
(763) 757-2768 • Blaine
Tuesday is Senior Day!
www.straightsmiles.net
bettervaluesliquor.com
West
427-1821
East
421-3070
612-518-6860
[email protected]
ungqui
TheYoungquistGroup.com
2740 Main St. NW, Ste. 114
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
(next to Lowe’s & Texas Roadhouse)
Monroe Place Apts.
OELKERS PAINTING &
DECORATING
PAINTING • PAPERHANGING
Interior
Exterior
David Doyea, Parishioner
763-755-6100 • www.davidinsuresme.com
MONTE (763) 213-0401
CELL (612) 267-7321
427-2878
25% Off All
In Stock Merchandise
Excluding Pandora
120 E. Main St.
Quiet 1 or 2 bd. apts.
located 3 blocks from
St. Stephen’s Church.
Parishioner owned
& operated. Heated
parking and elevator.
999-6113 / 421-6655
AKER GARAGE DOORS
www.akerdoorsmn.com * 763-434-4545
Mon - Fri 7am -2pm
Weekends 7am - 1:30pm
(763) 421-0059
222 East Main Street
Anoka 55303
Serving Breakfast All Day, Everyday
Make a difference. Enrich a life.
www.kofc.org
www.hbimn.org
Knights of Columbus for Catholics
If you’ve been denied benefits, please call.
Tim Baland, Parishioner, Attorney, and Counselor at Law
Baland Law Office, P.L.L.C., www.balandlaw.com
Denied Disability or Unemployment?
(763) 450-9494
Upside Down Because You’ve Been
FOR ALL YOUR HEATING, COOLING
AND ELECTRICAL NEEDS
Discover the Catholic difference
for your financial needs.
Find an agent at kofc.org or by calling 1-800-345-5632
Parishioner
Residential & Commercial
Family Owned & Operated Since 1993
Phones Answered 24/7 - 365 Days a Year
763-422-1721 CALL TODAY
ANOKA PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
KATHLEEN A. SPARTZ, M.A.L.P.
$100 will be donated to St. Stephen Church
for each Parishioner that chooses Aspen
for their next remodeling project
Licensed Psychologist
(763) 754-1531
11427 Hanson Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
LEASE SPACE
AVAILABLE
ROOFING • SIDING • GUTTERS
STORM DAMAGE
Hundreds of Local References
(763) 434-3687
MN LIC #BC322251
The life you want. The care you deserve
golden
living center
Twin Rivers • 763.421.5660
305 Fremont St. • Anoka, MN 55303
THURSTON
Contact Terry Collins to place an ad today!
[email protected] or 952-852-4053
• LAND DEVELOPMENT
• PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
• Ramsey Office Plaza
• Alpine Business Center
• Ramsey VA Medical Center
Build to Suit
*
14107 St Francis Blvd. • Ramsey
(763) 427-7131 • www.rumriverwine.com
Call for More Info
Matt Kuker
Pam and Jim Deal
763-427-5955 office
FUNERAL HOMES
Parishioners
612-282-9466 cell
Anoka
763-421-0220
Andover
763-767-7373 www.PSDLANDDEVELOPMENT.com
FOR AD INFO CALL Terry Collins at 1-800-678-4574
•
METHVEN-TAYLOR
FUNERAL HOMES
New
Owners
ANOKA CHAPEL
Tim, Kelly, & Steve Taylor
(763) 421-9393
WWW.4LPi.COM
424 West Main St., Anoka • (763) 421-3892
ST. STEPHEN, ANOKA
A-4C 02-0491