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
Women's Movie Night is Tonight!

Join Women of Wonder January 17 for movie night.  We will meet in The Refuge at 6:30 p.m.  The movie starts at 7:00 p.m. and we should finish by 9:00 p.m.  We will be watching I Can Only Imagine.  Bring your snacks, dress in comfy clothes and invite a friend.  Refreshments will be provided.  Join us!
Catholic Schools Raffle Fundraiser Returns to
St. Stephen this Winter

The Catholic Schools Raffle returns this winter to St. Stephen's Catholic School in Anoka, giving you the opportunity to turn $5 into a brand new car or $20,000 in cash while supporting your local Catholic school.

Students from St. Stephen's will join students from 90 other schools across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota in selling the $5 tickets. Each ticket purchased gives ticket buyers the opportunity to win a 2019 Chevy TRAX (or $20,000 in cash), or other great prizes totaling $40,000 in value. Best of all, every penny of every ticket sold stays at St. Stephen's thanks to the Raffle's sole sponsor, Catholic United Financial. The St. Paul-based company provides all the prizes and promotion materials for the Raffle at no cost to the participating schools.   Learn more .
Join Us for a Retreat

Faith for Life is hosting a retreat on Saturday, January 26, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in FCC 4,5, and 10.

Our topic will be Conversion and Evangelization in Today's World. We, as disciples of Jesus, are called daily to conversion and to evangelization...we are called to allow the Holy Spirit to change our lives!   Guest speakers include Fr. Shireman, Fr. Quail, and Deacon Chuck Waugh. Meet new friends and catch up with old ones! 

FORMED Pick of the Week

In this week's FORMED Pick of the Week, Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses how to live life intentionally in our technological age. He'll outline a few small steps you can take to stop going with the flow and live your life by design. It's perfect listening material for the beginning of this new year.

This week, go to formed.org and listen to  Living Life by Design Not by Default.

If you haven't already created your personal log in information, please visit ststephenchurch.formed.org to enter your email and a password.
Annual Used Book Sale

Save the date of February 23!  Our annual book sale will be held from
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Faith Community Center.

Upcoming Respect Life Events

There are some opportunities to participate in events that promote life and dignity in the next several weeks.

Jan uary 22 -  Prayer Service at the Cathedral at 10:30 a.m . and Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) March for Life at the State Capitol at noon.

January 24 - Panel presentation on Adoption at St. Odilia in Shoreview, 7:00-
8:45 p.m.

February 19 - Catholics at the Capitol at RiverCentre and the State Capitol in 
St. Paul.




Spend Your Lent "Consoling the Heart of Jesus"

In 17th century France, Jesus appeared in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament to St. Sister Margaret Mary and disclosed the anguish of His Divine Heart. He said to her and to us, "Behold this Heart which loves so much yet is so little loved."

This is God, who has chosen to make himself vulnerable to us for the sake of a personal relationship.

Is it possible to console God? How do you do that? Does your heart want to try?
Join us on a Lenten journey of consolation and Divine Mercy with Father Michael Gaitley's study, Consoling The Heart of Jesus.    Learn more.
Marriage in Christ Seminar

Friendship with God, Friendship with Our Spouse, In the Holy Spirit

This five-week seminar is for all married couples. It will be held Mondays, February 4 through March 4, 6-8:00 p.m. in FCC 7-8. Develop daily habits of prayer, kind actions, and meaningful conversations to grow your relationship. Good habits and the power of the Holy Spirit transform all marriages!  Learn more.
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. Mondays and Fridays, 6:00 a.m. Thursdays,
9:00 a.m. Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. Thursdays and 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.
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.

Calendar of Events

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