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Immaculate Conception of Mary - December 8
Masses for this Holy Day of Obligation will be celebrated
December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in
the church and
December 8 at 8:00 a.m. in the church.
Mass in Spanish will be
celebrated December 7 at
7:00 p.m. in the chapel
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Parish Christmas Social this Friday, December 7
Join us for the 7:00 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 7. Mass in English will be in the church and Mass in Spanish will be in the chapel.
Following 7:00 p.m. Mass, all are invited to the Faith Community Center for a dessert social. We will have festive desserts, coffee, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and wine. We hope you will join us!
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Advent Resources
Looking for some great resources to enrich your spiritual journey this Advent? Check out the following links for some ideas!
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Archbishop Hebda Joining Us for Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration!
Exciting news!
Archbishop Hebda will be joining us for our celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, December 9, at 12:30 p.m.
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Christmas Eve Schedule Modified
The Christmas Eve Mass schedule has been modified a bit this year. Masses will be celebrated
December 24 at
3:00, 5:00, and 10:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day Masses remain unchanged. Masses will be celebrated
December 25 at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m.
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Christmas Basket Sponsors Still Needed
If you can shop before December 14, you can still sponsor. At this point, it is only gifts that will be needed. To sponsor gifts for a household, please complete the Christmas Basket Sponsor Registration.
Monetary donations to help pay for food for those who are not sponsored as well as gift cards and toy donations for all ages are still being accepted. Thank you to all who have helped in any way!
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Classes for Older Students Who Have Not Yet Been Baptized
A series of classes has recently begun for students 8 years and older who have not yet been baptized. The group will meet Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m.
For more information, please call Emilie Bauer at 763-712-7430 or email her at
[email protected]. We look forward to meeting you!
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Women of Wonder
Women of the parish are invited to join Women of Wonder Tuesday,
December 11, 9:30-11:00 a.m. in The Refuge. The topic is
Why We Celebrate Advent. We will also talk about how to prepare for Christmas spiritually.
Come and get to know other women in our parish! Visit while making connections and learning about our group meetings, events, social and volunteer opportunities. Refreshments will be served. Childcare is provided.
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Alpha Series Continues to Meet Wednesday Evenings
Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith over food, an engaging video, and a small group discussion.
NO pressure. NO charge. It's free!
The topic for December 12 is Why and How Should I Tell Others?
Join us
6:15-7:30 p.m. in FCC 10
Wednesdays through December 19.
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Advent Reconciliation Day is Tuesday, December 18
This year we have some groups celebrating the sacrament at particular times of the day and we want you to be aware of their presence.
From noon to approximately 2:00 p.m., many school students will celebrate the sacrament.
From 2:00-6:00 p.m., all are encouraged to participate. We understand that some may have scheduling challenges which might preclude participation between
2:00 and 6:00 p.m., but it is hoped that as many as possible will participate. (Confessions are also available Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.)
From 6:00 to approximately 8:00 p.m., many First Reconciliation students and their families will celebrate the sacrament.
Come celebrate God's mercy and love in this healing sacrament as you prepare for the great feast of Christmas.
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Early Bird Tickets Available for Mardi Gras 2019
Mardi Gras 2019 will be on Saturday, March 2. Tickets for the 20th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser are $60 per person, but
through December 31, 2018, you can purchase your tickets for the Early Bird Price of $50 per person. Tickets will be available
in the Gathering Place the weekend of December 15-16 and throughout the month of December
at the parish office or anytime
online (scroll down to "FUNDRAISERS").
Mardi Gras includes silent, semi-live, and live auctions, along with a four-course meal and entertainment. Many special plans are being made for this anniversary event - so plan to attend!
Donations for the 2019 Mardi Gras are now being accepted at the parish office. Donor forms are available as well as an idea list filled with great donation options. We will gladly accept and genuinely appreciate your gift of any new item or monetary donation you, your employer or friend wish to donate.
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Enroll with Confidence at
St. Stephen's School
From pre-school through eighth grade, our 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.
Learn more.
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Enjoy Some Peaceful Time in the Presence of the Eucharist
Each moment you spend in Christ's Eucharistic Presence will increase His Divine Presence within you. Come to adoration.
The Adoration Chapel has an urgent
need for one or more committed adorers for the following hours:
1:00 a.m. Fridays, 3:00 a.m. Saturdays, 6:00 a.m. Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. Fridays, 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Saturdays, and 6:00 p.m. Fridays.
If you can give one hour a week to be present to Christ in the Eucharistic Chapel, please call Joyce Schumacher at 612-860-3830.
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Thank You!
The Knights of Columbus would like to thank the Boy Scouts, Confirmation students, Knights and their families, and anyone else who volunteered for the December 2 St. Nicholas Breakfast. Through the generous freewill offering from St. Stephen parishioners we were able to raise $971 toward the purchase of Lifeteen Bibles for the Confirmation students.
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Discernment Retreat
Friday, December 28, 6:30 p.m. to Sunday, December 30, 1:00 p.m. at the Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo: The Director of Vocations offers an annual retreat for men discerning the priesthood (high school seniors through age 50). In addition to the talks given by the Archbishop, there will be times of prayer, an opportunity for confession, times of recreation, and plenty of great food. This retreat is a wonderful opportunity to gain clarity in your discernment process and to meet other men who desire to follow Christ and to know his will for their lives. Register online by December 14 at
www.10000vocations.org.
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Parish Office Hours
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. when Faith for Life is in session; otherwise closing at 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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