Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance
about what we do not see. 
 - Hebrews 11:1

                Seek, Love, and Serve Jesus Christ
Paper Products Collection This Weekend

The Family Table Meal Coordinators are requesting your help. We are in need of paper products for the families that come to our meal. These items cannot be purchased with food stamps. Please bring facial tissue, paper towels and toilet paper to the Archbishop Romero Room the weekend of January 20/21. Thank you for your support!
Vikings Championship Game Party

All are welcome to attend the Vikings Championship Game Party,  Sunday, January 21, at 5:00 p.m. in the Faith Community Center. It's a FREE potluck event and food drive. Come cheer on the Vikings! Bring food to share and your own beverages to drink. Help the local food shelves - bring a non-perishable item.  Invite your family and friends!
Mardi Gras is February 10: Remember to Make Your Reservations!

You don't want to miss our annual gala complete with a delicious meal catered by Raffaele Virgillo, owner of Buona Sera in Champlin!  There will be a photo booth, raffles, game, musical entertainment, live and silent auctions and more.  New this year is the opportunity to preview and pre-bid silent auction items online using BidPal.

Remember to purchase your tickets for the Best of the Live Auction Raffle for $20.  
Event tickets are $60 per person.
 
Tickets available in the Gathering Place after weekend Masses, or the parish office or visit the Mardi Gras web page for more details about the gala/raffle.
Join the 9 Days for Life Novena

The U.S. bishop's annual novena 9 Days for Life takes place Thursday, January 18 - Friday, January 26. Pray for the respect and protection of all human life with new intentions, brief reflections, and more each day. Download the novena online, or participate through Facebook, email, text message or an app. Join at www.9daysforlife.com! 
Catholic Schools Week Open House is January 28,
9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Give your child the gift of faith; the gift of a Catholic School Education!  Stop by the school Sunday, January 28, to tour classrooms, meet teachers/staff, see student projects, shop at the Scholastic Book Fair, and enjoy a tasty donut!
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities

There are several upcoming adult formation series beginning this winter.  Please join us!
  • Has it been a while - maybe even since grade school - that you've really delved into your Catholic faith?   Maybe it's time for a Catholic Update: The Big Picture of Christianity.  This six-part series, presented by Fr. Joe Kuharski, will be held several Tuesday evenings, 6:15-7:30 p.m., in January and February.  The next session is January 30.
  • Got questions about life? Try Alpha (https://alphausa.org/catholic)! This past fall, a group of 45 people tried Alpha in the first course offered here at St. Stephen's. Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith over a meal, an engaging video, and a small group discussion. Sessions will be most Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m., beginning January 31.
  • Want to start the new year in a way that will transform your life?  Join us for the 33 Days to Morning Glory study in preparation for Marian Consecration. Each day we'll individually follow four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. John Paul ll. They'll teach us the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. In our weekly meetings, we'll share our insights within our small group and then watch a 30 minute video.  Sessions will be held most Monday evenings, 6:30-8:00 p.m. beginning February 12.
  • A Biblical Walk through the Mass:  Join us for this DVD and discussion study program. The series will take place between the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses in FCC 10 on the following dates: February 18 and 25, March 4, 11, and 25. You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. Study aids and refreshments will be provided.
  • Deacon Matt Shireman leads a Bible Study on Thursday mornings from 8:45-9:45 a.m. in The Refuge through May 17. The Bible Study will go through the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass. Insights on the passages from Catholic Bible commentaries and the Catechism of the Catholic Church will supplement the readings. 

    Learn more about all of the series.
Mark Your Calendars for the Parish Mission!

Join us for the Parish Mission March 18-21.  David Rinaldi will be our guest speaker.

  Learn more.

Calendar of Events: January

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