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Young Adults Adoration and Fellowship Night
The Northwest Metro Young Adults are co-sponsoring an Adoration and Fellowship Night on Thursday, April 19 with the Frassati Society of MN. We will begin with Adoration at St. Stephen's Church (Holy Cross Chapel) from 7-8:00 p.m. followed by fellowship from 8-10:00 p.m. at Billy's Bar and Grill (214 Jackson Street, Anoka). All are welcome to join us for prayer and fellowship!
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Mass with Anointing Scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m.
(Please note there will be NO 8:00 a.m. Mass that day.)
Anointing is one of the Church's seven sacraments and is classified as one of the Sacraments of Healing. All those who are dealing with acute or chronic illness, young or old, physical or otherwise, are invited to turn to Jesus, the great miracle worker, for healing and grace.
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Custodian Position Available
St. Stephen's Church has an opening for a full-time custodian. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 2:30-11:00 p.m. (Subject to change; some flexibility required). The purpose of the position is to maintain the building and grounds in a clean and presentable manner; complete routine and special housekeeping tasks for buildings; request the purchase of supplies as needed for custodial tasks; set up rooms for parish events; be attentive to the security of the building and grounds.
Applications are available in the parish office.
Questions? Email
Chuck Wilson, Facilities Manager, or call 763-712-7474.
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Temporary Receptionist Position Available
St. Stephen's Church is seeking a temporary receptionist for our parish office on Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This individual will provide a cordial and professional first contact to staff, parishioners, and other guests contacting the parish office by telephone or in person, giving appropriate information and/or direction as needed. Also, support the administrative functions of the front office.
Applications available in the parish office.
Questions? Email
Marisa Moreno, Administrative Manager, or call 763-712-7438.
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Women's Morning of Reflection:
"Gathered in His Name"
Due to the April 14 snowstorm, the retreat has been rescheduled for Saturday,
April 28
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8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
in The Refuge.
Join us for a wonderful morning of reflection, conversation and community as we gather in His name for our spring women's retreat. We'll celebrate our community of faith as we listen, reflect, and share. We will leave the day refreshed by our sisters in Christ.
Cost is $5, which includes lunch and project. Lunch sponsored by Women of Wonder. Please register in the parish office.
Questions? Email
Rheanna or
Lorri or call Lorri at 763-234-5169.
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St. Stephen's parish will have its Spring Raffle Fiesta
May 12, 5-9:00 p.m.
The celebration begins with a bilingual Mass at 5:00 p.m. in the church, then continues in the Faith Community Center with lively mariachi music, authentic Mexican food, folkloric dancing, cash raffle, refreshing beverages and more! An optional childcare fiesta will take place in the school. The kids will enjoy dinner, crafts, inflatable, games and more!
The raffle is truly the bread and butter of this event. The proceeds of the Spring Raffle are a critical part of the operating budget and provide for our many ministries. Our goal this year is $85,000.
Raffle ticket packets are in the Gathering Space on weekends and in the parish office during the week. Thank you in advance for buying or selling your tickets!
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Catholicism and Protestantism - Which One is More Biblical?
by Fr. Joe Kuharski
I recently had a conversation with a man here in Anoka, who after introducing himself, mentioned that he "grew up" Catholic, at which point my heart sank. I told him that I was sorry to hear that, as I usually do, but I could tell that he believed that this was not by any means a sad thing, but that now he has encountered something newer and supposedly more biblical. He started to reveal, though, that his family had not really been too close to their Catholic faith, and we launched into a long debate (yet nevertheless cordial in tone) about whether or not the Catholic faith is the true faith given to us by Jesus Christ Himself. I have heard from other Catholics about their difficulty in talking to others and trying to explain why the Catholic Church is, indeed, the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ Himself, whether this be to colleagues, friends, or their own children or grandchildren.
In this three-part series, I would like to look at some of the questions we might have about how the Catholic Church is the same Church as the early Christian Church, and, more importantly to the Protestant mindset, is also the most biblical. Join us Sunday evenings,
April 22, 29, and May 6 from 7:15-8:30 p.m. in FCC 10.
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April Youth Group Theme:
Investigate Your Faith!
High school students are invited to youth group Wednesday,
April 25, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in The Refuge.
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Vacation Bible School set for
July 16-20
Vacation Bible School will be held July 16-20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for this fun summer event filled with music, bible stories, crafts, activities and snacks! Invite children ages 4 through those having completed fourth grade to join us.
You may register
online. Registration forms also available in the literature racks around the church. Questions? Please
email Cristian or call him at 763-712-7440.
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M Squad Registration Now Open!
Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the M Squad Retreat July 12-13 at St. John's University in Collegeville.
Learn more.
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