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BUSC A, AMA, Y S IR VE A JE SUCRISTO

SEEK, LOVE, A ND SE R VE JESUS CHRIST

December 18, 2016 | Fourth Sunday of Advent

IN THIS ISSUE:

From the Desk of Father Jack, page 2

Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord, page 3

Women’s Christmas Social This Tuesday, page 4

Youth Ministry Events This Week, page 4

School Advent/Christmas Program This Monday, page 5

Sunday Stewardship and Christmas Giving, page 7

Anuncios en español, paginas 8-10

Christmas and

New Year Schedules

December 23 - Adoration Chapel

closes at 5:00 p.m. and re-opens at

8:30 a.m. December 27

December 24 - Christmas Eve Masses:

4:00, 5:30, and 10:00 p.m.

(No Confessions)

7:00 p.m. in Spanish

December 25 - Christmas Day Masses:

8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. in Spanish

(No 6:00 p.m. Mass)

December 26 - Parish O! ce Closed

December 30 - Adoration Chapel

closes at 5:00 p.m. and re-opens at

8:30 a.m. January 3

December 31 - Mary, Mother of God Vigil Masses:

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. in Spanish

January 1 - Mary, Mother of God Masses:

8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. in Spanish

(No 6:00 p.m. Mass)

January 2 - Parish O! ce Closed

Need Prayer?The Church of St. Stephen Inter-

cessory Prayer Group will pray

for any of your needs: health,

! nancial, marital, spiritual. All

requests are con! dential. If you

have a prayer request, please

call Dolores, 763-421-0612 or

Joan 763-270-5370.

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Pastor’s Page | Fr. Jack Long

The Church of St. Stephen is served by the clergy of the Archdiocese ofSt. Paul and Minneapolis

Priest Sta! Fr. Jack Long, Pastor Fr. Kevin Manthey, Parochial VicarFr. Joseph Kuharski, Parochial Vicar

DeaconsRev. Mr. Peter BednarczykRev. Mr. Charles WaughRev. Mr. Ramón Garcia

PARISH OFFICE 763-421-2471

WORSHIPDirector, Bernie Leach 763-712-7435

Associate, Amanda Lutes 763-712-7458

Associate/School Liturgy Coordinator, Terri Renner 763-712-7459

FAITH FORMATIONDirector and Adult Formation, Katie Gebhard 763-712-7439

Early Childhood (Sun. School), Ann Ridder 763-712-7437

RCIA, Children’s Sacraments, Emilie Bauer 763-712-7430

M.S. Formation, Tammy Santander 763-712-7480

H.S. Formation/Con! rm., Chantell Haider 763-712-7440

Youth Ministry, Troy Bauer 763-712-7456

LATINO MINISTRYDeacon Ramón Garcia 763-712-7482

Suzanne Garcia 763-712-7464

PASTORAL CAREDirector, Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer, SSND, 763-712-7441

SCHOOL Main O# ce 763-421-3236

Principal, Diane Morri 763-712-7484

PARISH ADMINISTRATIONAdministrator, Jay Gish 763-712-7434

Admin. and Finance Director., Lynne Pinewski 763-712-7472

Admin. and Finance Dir. Asst., Marisa Moreno, 763-712-7438

Facility Manager, Chuck Wilson, 763-712-7474

Admin. Asst., Facility Scheduling, Marketing Coord., Julie Gerads 763-712-7485

Admin. Asst., Database 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., Mary Ann Caesar 763-421-2471

Parish DirectoryFrom the Desk of Father JackGreetings!

Well, there are just seven more shopping days un-

til Christmas. Isn't is amazing that the time before

Christmas is gauged by shopping days? On this

Fourth Sunday of Advent, let us be grateful that we

have an additional seven days to prepare for the

Lord's coming in our lives in the world, in our lives

within the Church, and in our lives within our family.

There is an old song that goes "What the world needs now is love, sweet

love". This was a song of the 60s/70s and written by Hal David and Burt

Bacharach. It is true the world does need love, but we Advent people

believe that what the world needs now is God in our lives. We believe

that our God became one of us in order to save us and redeem us from

our sins. If we listen to news programs or even read the daily papers we

see a desperate need for the presence of God. What the world needs

now is much more than sweet love - what the world needs now is God

and we appreciate that God in Jesus Christ.

The Church founded by Jesus Christ needs a continual presence of God.

Thankfully we celebrate the presence

of our God every day when the Church

gathers together daily to celebrate Je-

sus in the Mass. The Church is the con-

stant presence of God which enables

us to know, love and serve Him.

As individual families, we need the

presence of God to help us survive life.

The family is the greatest avenue to experience God. I'm fully aware that

family life is not always perfect, but none of us are and that is why we

need to invite and celebrate Jesus in our homes and families.

John the Baptist prepared for the coming of Jesus. We need to pick up

the mantle of John the Baptist and prepare and announce the presence

of Jesus Christ in our world, our Church and ourselves.

Happy Advent! We are just seven days away from Christmas!

Peace, Father Jack

Adoration Prayer Partners NeededAll are welcome to spend time in prayer before the Blessed

Sacrament. We are in need of an additional prayer part-

ner Wednesdays from 1:00 -2:00 a.m. and Sundays from

2:00-3:00 p.m. You could share the hour with another

scheduled adorer who needs a partner who could commit

to at least two days per month. If you are interested in be-

coming an adorer, please contact Joyce at 612-860-3830.

Readings for the WeekSunday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24

Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71/Lk 1:5-25

Tuesday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24/Lk 1:26-38

Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33/Lk 1:39-45

Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2/Lk 1:46-56

Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25/Lk 1:57-66

Saturday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89/Lk 1:67-79

Next Sunday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25

Night: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14

Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20

Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

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Worship

Presider & Musician Schedule

MASS Intentions

Weekend of December 24/25, 20164:00 p.m. (Church) Fr. Jack Long

Adult Contemporary Ensemble/Marie Tomala

4:00 p.m. (FCC) Fr. Joe KuharskiTerri Renner/Linn Ahrendt

5:30 p.m. Fr. Jack LongJennifer Hevern & Je! Roseland/Nancy Furch

7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Fr. Kevin Manthey

10:00 p.m. Fr. Joe KuharskiAdult Choir/Strings/Handbells/Nancy Furch

8:30 a.m. Fr. Jack LongClaire & Lenny Lichy, Bernie Leach/Barb LeCuyer

10:30 a.m. Fr. Joe KuharskiChildren and Youth Choir/Nancy Furch

12:30 p.m. Fr. Kevin Manthey

Monday, December 198:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Thurner

Tuesday, December 208:00 a.m. Bob Bauer

Wednesday, December 218:00 a.m. Timothy Nekola9:00 a.m. Audrey Hughes

Thursday, December 228:00 a.m. Ronald Nekola

Friday, December 238:00 a.m. Rose Deschene

Saturday, December 24No 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (Church) Isabel Dietrich4:00 p.m. (FCC) Jim Theisen5:30 p.m. Fr. Nathan LaLiberte7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Donaji Onofre Triana10:00 p.m. Bud and Shirley Ra! erty

Sunday, December 258:30 a.m. Hector Marcotte10:30 a.m. Arlen Ongie12:30 p.m. (Spanish) ParishionersNo 6:00 p.m.

Decorate the Church for ChristmasBe part of the experience of preparing our spiri-

tual home the week of Christmas. Please contact

Amanda Lutes at alutes@ststephenchurch.org;

763-712-7458, if you are interested in assisting.

Ushers and Extraordinary Ministers for ChristmasIf you are available to serve for Christmas, please sign your name on a list

with your Head Usher or Communion Team Leader. You can also contact

Amanda Lutes at alutes@ststephenchurch.org; 763-712-7458.

Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 8:30 a.m. Mass Christmas DayThe ASL interpreter will be present at the 8:30 a.m. Christmas Day Mass.

There are also assistive listening devices for those who need them -

simply speak with an usher at the Mass you attend.

Let Us Walk in the Light of the LordBehold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him

Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” (Mt. 1:23) Processing forward,

walking together in unity, during communion at Mass is an incredible

visible demonstration of God’s presence with human members of the

Church. The Sacred Constitution on the Liturgy states: …every liturgical

celebration, because it is an action of Christ the Priest and of his Body

which is the Church, is a sacred action surpassing all others; no other

action of the Church can equal its e! ectiveness by the same title and to

the same degree (#7). May the hearts of all who process together during

communion be open to the light of Emmanuel, God with us.

Advent Re! ection - “I Am” Helen Mallicoat

I was regretting the past and fearing the future.

Suddenly my Lord was speaking: “My name is ‘I Am.’”

He paused. I waited. He continued.

“When you live in the past with its mistakes and regrets, it is hard.

I am not there. My name is not ‘I Was.’”

When you live in the future, with its problems and fears, it is hard.

I am not there. My name is not ‘I Will Be.’

When you live in the moment it is not hard,

I am here. My name is ‘I Am.’”

DecemberYouth Ministry EventsMonday, December 19, 6-

8:00 p.m. - HS Open Youth Room.

A fun social event to just hang

out, play video games, board and

card games, ping-pong and en-

joy yummy snacks

Wednesday, December 21,

6-8:00 p.m. - The Refuge for grades

9-12. The

Refuge is

a peer-led

event. This

is a great

o p p o r t u -

nity for high schoolers to com-

bine faith and fun. The night will

consist of fun games and engag-

ing activities, praise and worship

or other forms of prayer, yummy

snacks, relatable talks and/or tes-

timonies and inviting small and/

or large group discussions.

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Faith Formation

www.ststephenchurch.org/faithformation

Religious Resources at Your Fingertips! Check out www.formed.org for access to various Catholic dvd se-ries for adults, children and teens. You must use our parish code: 8NGBP9. You will then need to sign in with your email and create your own password.

Titles include: Important Mes-sage for Dads, Just for Parents, Advent, From Nothing to Cosmos: God and Science and many more. There are also movies, audio cds and books for people of all ages. There are some resources in Spanish. You might have a little extra time these last two weeks before Christmas to deepen your spiritual life and enjoy these re-sources as a family. Here’s a great opportunity to make your new year a time to explore the faith

and how to live it.

Join St. Stephens Women’s Group - “Women ofWonder” - for a Christmas Social! Kari Henning

Evening Christmas Social: Tuesday, December 20, 6-9:00 p.m. at the

Knights of Columbus Hall in Anoka (2421 4th Ave).

We will celebrate Christmas together! All women of St. Stephen’s (and

friends) are welcome to join us for a fun and fabulous evening " lled

with Music, Games, Door Prizes, Great Conversations,

Appetizers, Desserts, and Beverages!!! It is POTLUCK, so

bring an appetizer or a dessert to share! Beverages will

be provided! If you have a game you think would be fun,

bring it.

In the spirit of Christmas, Women of Wonder will collect donations

for HOPE 4 YOUTH this month. Bring donations to our evening Christ-

mas Social! Items that are needed right now: non-perishable food,

jeans, hooded sweatshirts, socks, new men’s/women’s undergarments,

tennis shoes, or personal hygiene items.

As usual all women of St. Stephen’s Church and School are welcome to

join us whenever and as often as you like.

Upcoming Faith Formation Events –Training, Classes and Sacramental Preparation:Thank you to all of the catechists, assistants, and volunteers who have

made our " rst half of the year a success! Enjoy your Christmas break!

Elementary and Middle School Catechist Training will take place

Wednesday, January 4 at 6:15 p.m. in FCC 10.

After today’s (December 18) session, Sunday Morning Faith Formation

classes resume Sunday, January 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Elementary classes resume Tuesday, January 10 and Wednesday, Janu-

ary 11 at 6:15 p.m.

Middle School Faith Formation classes resume Sunday, January 8 at

7:15 p.m. and Wednesday, January 11 at 6:15 p.m.

High School Faith Formation resumes Sunday, January 8 at 4:15 and

7:15 p.m.

First Eucharist Parent Meeting: one parent should attend ONE of the fol-

lowing sessions – Tuesday, January 10 or Wednesday, January 11, 6:30-

7:15 p.m. in Church.

St. Stephen’s Youth MinistryFollow us on Social Media:

ssym_anoka @SSYMAnoka SSYM

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St. Stephen’s Catholic School

www.ststephenschool.org

St. Stephen’s School Students Perform the Musical Suessical, Jr. Heather Douglas, Music Teacher

The ! rst weekend in December, 41 students from grades 3-8 performed

Seussical, Jr. at Totino-Grace High School. They had been working on

their show since early September. Rehearsals were held in the FCC three

afternoons a week and the ! nal Technical Rehearsal Week was at Totino-

Grace. Through numerous hours of preparation, three audiences were

able to be entertained by these talented performers. Congratulations

on a job well done!

Advent/Christmas ProgramThis MondayAll are invited to the Advent

Program Monday, December

19, 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

in the church. Enjoy the sights

and sounds of this special,

sacred season.

Advent ServicesEach week during Advent, our school is taking part in prayer services.The

students in fourth grade room 201 and the students in ! rst grade room

109 planned and shared the readings for the Second Week of Advent.

The fourth graders are spreading cheer by writing letters and making

Christmas cards for our U. S. Troops.

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 mas-tery 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 chal-lenged to grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.

Philosophy

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Pastoral Care

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Please Pray for...Susie Abbott

Michael Abbott

Lynn Aker

Jo Alexander

Marie Amberg

Rosie Ancheta

Casanova Antonia

Geoff Arseneau

Donna Bajtosh

Rose Bartholomew

Bruce Berg

Matt Berg

Sue Berg

Harlen Beyer

Judy Biermaier

Anne Blue

Jeffery Blue

Wayne Blue

James Boyce

Marjorie Bragelman

Julie Bright

Kenneth Bright

Sheila Brisbin

Phil Brunt

Deborah Burkhardt-Cotter

Harold Burkhardt Jr.

Theresa Burns

Dorothy Carver

Judy Chouinard

Vicky Cichy

Donna Collins

Pam Cotter

Shane Cotter Jr.

Linda Czech

Bernice Davich

Helen David

Phyllis Day

Aeryn DeKrey

Samantha Rose DeLapp

Mary Jo Deschene

Rosemary Donnette

Barb Dryden

Jami Ducharme

Richard and Roslyn Duclos

Don and Miriam Duerr

Jeff Eickhoff

Pam Eklund

Rachel Aykens Elliot

Gary Engels

Sr. Catherine Fiegen

Liam Fields

Theresa Filkins

Richard Fillmore

Jean Fleetwood

Ron Flor

Jeff Fox

Paul Gammelgaard

John Gobernatz

Sherry Goldenstein

Mila Gonser-McGill

Lynn Gravett

Greg Green

Cullen Groff

Diane Gruber

Gloria Guimont

Natalie Guimont

Guthrie Family

Gary Hagen

Don Haller

Susan Hamilton

Greg Harm

Cody Harmon

Sandra Hartmann

Khloe Hartnett

Mary Heie

J.C. and E.L.P. Hernandez

Jane Herr

Richard Hoelscher

Harriett Holseth

Marie Doris Hovind

Tatiana Huele

Katy James

Steve Jankowski

Eileen Jansen

Kathryn Jost

Kevin Johnson

Tammie Kaslow

Janice Katnis

Kate Kempston

Diane Ketz

Justin Ketz

Bill Keyes

Jeremy Kletzin

Tom Kobelinski

Alyce Kowal

Melissa Koscisko

Jeanette Lashinski

Michael Lehn

Owen Lester

Patti LeTourneau

Claire Lichy

Vernon Lieser

Joelle Lilly

Ellie Linn

Dolores Martinson

Shirley Masters

Ed Melnarik

Elissa Merritt

Janelle Merritt

Madisyn Mevissen

Jane Meyers

Duane Michaelis

Scott Nocton

Bruce Novak

Jerry Odash

Kerry Offerdahl

Mary Olson

William Olson

Lucille Patchen

Barb Petschl

Bernadine Phillips

Karen Piepho

Gavin Pierson

Marge Pinewski

Russ Radloff

Rick Rajtar

Linda Renstrom

Barbara Rivard

Jeff Roller

Gary Rose

Arnold Rudenick

Lynn Schaust

Matt Schaust

Dean Schenk

Tom Schinn

Eileen Scott

Millie Sigfrid

Steve Sigfrid

Carter Simonson

Oscar Sjoquist

Roman Skowron

Molly Spang

Missy Spoehr

Jo Stasi

Helen Stege

Paula Steigauf

Kathy Steinke

Zoeann Stephens

Hope Stewart

Chad Swanson

Jeni Thomas

Jackie Vierling

Janet Vittitow

Jeanna Wanczykiv

Frank Worwa

Isaac Yarmon

Alice Zappa

Dennis Zinda

Fourth Sunday of Advent ©Liturgical Publications Inc"She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus." Joseph heard these

prophetic words in a dream. They were words of anticipation, of what

was to come. And in a sense, they ushered in a kind of Advent for Jo-

seph. With this divine message, Joseph began a period of holy waiting.

He now knew that the Messiah was going to be coming into his own

home, and he had just nine months to prepare! We can only imagine

how Joseph might have spent these precious days. Most likely he did

more than prepare a physical home for his soon-to-be-born Son; he

must have also used these days to prepare his heart, mind, and soul for

such a tremendous mission.

Today, we stand in a position not all that di# erent from St. Joseph. We

also know that the Messiah will be arriving--not just in remembrance at

Christmastime, but in reality at the second coming. But unlike Joseph,

we don't have an ex-

act timeframe. We don't

know when Jesus will re-

turn. We just know that

we need to be ready!

During the season of Ad-

vent we are challenged

to recall this fact and

strive to get our hearts in

order. The days are short

now until Christmas, and

for all we know they might be short until Christ's return as well. What

remains to be done? Aside from wrapping presents and planning par-

ties, where do we yet need to tidy up our habits to properly celebrate

the real meaning of this festive season? How can we make sure that we

don't get swept away in the external preparations, forgetting the work

that needs to be done in the invisible silence of our souls?

God may not speak to all of us directly in our dreams, but he does speak

to us clearly through his word. May we recognize today the mission he

has laid before us.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing after AbortionIf you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child or children to

abortion, come and experience the compassionate love of Jesus Christ

on our weekend retreat. Rachel’s Vineyard Twin Cities retreats are open

to anyone impacted by abortion - women, men, grandparents, siblings,

and health care professionals. The next retreat is February 24-26, 2017

in the Twin Cities area. For more information contact Nancy at rachels@

rvineyardmn.org, call 763-250-9313, or visit www.rvineyardmn.org.

"Let us be renewed by God's mercy, let us be loved by Jesus, let us en-

able the power of his love to transform our lives." - Pope Francis

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ADMINISTRATION

Calendar of EventsMonday, December 19

Church Cleaners: Church/Chapel/FCC 6, 8:30 a.m.Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 5:30 p.m.Open Youth Room for Grades 9-12: The Refuge/Gym, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20No Elem. Faith Formation: FCC, 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21WHO Group: Archbishop Romero Room, 8:30 a.m.No Elem. and MS Faith Formation“The Refuge” for Grades 9-12: The Refuge, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Men’s Group: St. Paul Room, 6:30 p.m.Reconciliation: Chapel, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 22Men’s Group: The Refuge, 6:45 a.m.Bible Study: Archbishop Romero Room, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 23

Saturday, December 24No ConfessionsChristmas Eve Masses: 4:00 (FCC and Church), 5:30 and 10:00 p.m.La Misa en Español: 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 25Christmas Masses: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (No 6:00 p.m. Mass)La Misa en Español: 12:30 p.m.

Stewardship Re! ection“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded

him and took his wife into his home.” MATTHEW 1:24

Putting our

c o m p l e t e

trust in the

Lord without

e x p e c t i n g

anything in

return. Striv-

ing to put

God ! rst in

all things and

follow Him

wherever He may led us. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for

the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.

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The Gift of Generosity - Sunday Stewardship and Christmas GivingEach year, we rely on generous Christmas contributions to support

the ministries of our parish. Weekly Sunday o" erings are also vital; it

is through these ongoing gifts that we are able to fund sta# ng needs,

building operation and maintenance costs, and the many services and

ministries our parish provides.

As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year,

please consider o" ering your regular Sunday

o" ering and an additional Christmas o" ering

to the parish.

If you receive a contribution envelope packet, you will ! nd envelopes for

both a Christmas o" ering and a Sunday o" ering for Sunday, December

25. You may give at Mass or you may wish to contribute electronically.

Visit www.ststephenchurch.org and click on the “Online Giving” link lo-

cated along the top bar of the home page or contact the church o# ce

for more information. We understand that you may be traveling to visit

loved ones this Christmas and we want to make it easy for you to re-

member our parish during this joyful time.

As we approach the end of the calendar year, please be reminded that

if you would like your ! nancial contributions to be counted for chari-

table giving tax purposes for 2016, contributions must be received or

postmarked on or before December 31, 2016. Thank you very much for

your generosity in support of our parish. The Parish O# ce will be open

December 31, 2016 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Thank you for your generous contributions at Christmas and through-

out the year!

Serving Our Families WithYoung ChildrenDuring the 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Mass (except Christmas and

New Year’s Day), families are

invited to have children ages

1-3 in our parish nursery. The

nursery is located in the for-

mer Stephen’s Marketplace

gift shop space. Questions?

Contact Katie Gebhard at ei-

ther 763-712-7439 or kgeb-

hard@ststephenchurch.org.

BienvenidosMISA DOMINICAL

En Español todos los Domingos a las 12:30 p.m.

Horario de O! cinas en Español:con el Diácono:

Domingo y Martesde 10:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes:de 1:30 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

Sábados: de 11:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Tel. 763-712-7482

Fax. 763-421-4230

Iglesia de San Esteban

O! cina Parroquial en Inglés:

Tel. 763-421-2471

PárrocoPadre Jack Long

Pastor AsociadoPadre Kevin Manthey

Tel. 763-712-7421

DiáconoRamón García

Tel. 763-712-7482

Preparación MatrimonialLlamar seis meses antes

de la fecha deseada

Información para la preparaciónSacramental:

Bautismos, Primera Comunión,Reconciliación, Con! rmaciónMatrimonios y celebraciones

para Quinceañera

Lecturas de La SemanaDomingo: Is 7, 10-14/Sal 24/Rom 1, 1-7/Mt 1, 18-24

Lunes: Jue 13, 2-7. 24-25/Sal 71/Lc 1, 5-25

Martes: Is 7, 10-14/Sal 24/Lc 1, 26-38

Miércoles: Cant 2, 8-14 o Sof 3, 14-18/Sal 33/Lc 1, 39-45

Jueves: 1 Sm 1, 24-28/1 Sm 2/Lc 1, 46-56

Viernes: Mal 3, 1-4. 23-24/Sal 25/Lc 1, 57-66

Sábado: Misa de la mañana: 2 Sm 7, 1-5. 8-12. 14. 16/Sal 89/Lc 1, 67-79

Proxímo Domingo: Vigilia: Is 62, 1-5/Sal 89/Hch 13, 16-17. 22-25/Mt 1, 1-25 o 1, 18-25

Misa de medianoche: Is 9, 1-6/Sal 96/Tit 2, 11-14/Lc 2, 1-14

Misa de la matutina: Is 62, 11-12/Sal 97/Tit 3, 4-7/Lc 2, 15-20

Misa del día: Is 52, 7-10/Sal 98/Heb 1, 1-6/Jn 1, 1-18 o 1, 1-5. 9-14

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Ministerio Hispano Anuncios en Español

Un Mensaje del Padre Jack¡Saludos a todos!

Solo nos restan siete días más para ir de compras antes de La Navidad. Es increíble que se midan los días antes de La Navidad por cuantos días hay de compras. En este cuarto domingo de Adviento, que estemos agradecidos que tenemos todavía siete días más para prepararnos por la venida del

Señor al mundo, a nuestras vidas dentro de la Iglesia, en nuestras vidas dentro de nuestra familia. Hay un canto que dice, "Lo que necesita este mundo es amor, dulce amor". Es un canto de los años 60 y 70, escrito por Hal David y Burt Bacharach. Es cierto que el mundo necesita amor, pero nosotros, el pueblo del Adviento, creemos que lo que necesita el mundo es Dios en nuestras vidas. Creemos que nuestro Dios se hizo uno de nosotros, para salvarnos y redimirnos de nuestros pecados.

Si escuchamos a los programas de noticias o si leemos el periódico, vemos una necesidad grande de la presencia de Dios. Lo que necesita el mundo ahora es mucho más que "amor, dulce amor"...necesita a Dios. Es Cristo en Dios. La Iglesia, fundada por Jesucristo, necesita una presen-cia continua de Dios. Agradecidos, celebramos la presencia de nuestro Dios cada día cuando La Iglesia se reúne diariamente para celebrar a Jesús en la misa. La Iglesia es la presencia constante de Dios, que nos permite conocer, amar y servirle a Él. Como familias, necesitamos la presencia de Dios para sobrevivir la vida. La familia es la ave-nida más grande para experimentar a Dios. Tomo en cuenta que la vida familiar no es perfecta, no nadie lo es, y por eso, tenemos que invitarle a Jesús a nuestros hogares y a nuestras familias, y tenemos que celebrarle a Él. Juan Bautista prepara-ba la venida de Jesús. Tenemos que levantar el manto de Juan Bautista y prepararnos, anunciando la presencia de Jesucristo en nuestro mundo, nuestra Iglesia y en nosotros mismos.

¡Feliz Adviento! Solamente hay siete días más para que llegue La Navi-dad.

Paz, Padre Jack

Se Necesita Más Adoradores al Santísimo Todos son bienvenidos para pasar tiempo ante el Sacratísimo Sacramento. Necesitamos más adoradores en el horario de los miércoles, de 1:00 a.m. a 2:00 a.m., y los domingos de 2:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. Se permite compartir una hora con otra persona comprometida con el mismo horario, para que cada quien tome dos horas santas al mes. Si te interesa ser adorador/a favor de contactar a Joyce a 612-860-3830 en inglés, o en es-pañol, al Diácono Ramón al 763-712-7482.

El Horario de La Navidad y El Año NuevoEl 23 de diciembre, a las

5:00 p.m. la Capilla de La

Adoración al Santísimo se

cierra y se abre de nuevo

a las 8:30 a.m. el 27 de

diciembre.

El 24 de diciembre, Las

Misas de La Noche Bue-

na: en inglés, a las 4:00,

5:30 y 10:00 p.m.; en espa-

ñol a las 7:00 p.m. No hay

confesiones aquel día.

El 25 de diciembre, Las

Misas de Navidad: en in-

glés, a las 8:30 a.m. y 10:30

a.m. y en español a las

12:30 p.m.

La o! cina parroquial

estará cerrada el 26 de

diciembre, y la Capilla de

La Adoración al Santísimo

se cierra a las 5:00 p.m. el

30 de diciembre, y se abre

de nuevo a las 8:30 a.m. el

3 de enero.

El 31 de diciembre, La Fi-

esta de María Madre de

Dios, la misa en inglés a

las 5:00 p.m. y la misa en

español a las 7:00 p.m.

El 1 de enero, las misas en

inglés: a las 8:30 y 10:30

a.m. y en español a las

12:30 p.m. No habrá misa

a las 6:00 p.m. en inglés.

El 2 de enero estará

cerrada la o! cina parro-

quial.

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Ministerio Hispano Anuncios en Español

El Sacramento de La ReconciliaciónEl sacramento de la Reconciliación es uno de los tesoros más grandes de

nuestra fe católica, porque es por medio de la confesión que experimenta-

mos la sanación y la misericordia de nuestro Señor, por todos nuestros

pecados. Es por esta razón que la Iglesia pide a todos los católicos que

nos confesemos por lo menos una vez al año, y nos invita a frecuentar el

sacramento aún más.

Las confesiones en español:

miércoles, 21 de diciembre, 7:00 p.m.

sabado, 7 de enero, 3:30 p.m.

miércoles, 11 de enero, 7:00 p.m.

sabado, 14 de enero, 3:30 p.m.

Caminemos en la Luz del SeñorY La Virgen concebirá y dará a luz a un hijo, y la llamarán Emmanuel, que

quiere decir “Dios con nosotros” (Mt. 1:23). Yendo adelante, caminando

juntos en la unidad durante la Comunión en la misa es una demostración

visible e increíble de la presencia de Dios con los miembros humanos de

la Iglesia. La Constitución Sagrada de La Liturgia nos enseña que cada

celebración litúrgica, por ser una acción de Cristo el Sacerdote y su Cu-

erpo que es la Iglesia, es una acción sagrada que sobrepasa a todas las

demás; ninguna otra acción de la Iglesia puede igualar su efecto por el

mismo título ni al mismo grado. Que los corazones de todos los que for-

man procesión durante la comunión sean abiertos a la luz de Emanuel,

Dios dentro de nosotros.

Una Re# exión del Adviento, “Yo Soy” Helen Mallicoat

Estaba yo arrepintiendo el pasado y tenía miedo del futuro. De repente

mi Señor hablaba, “Mi nombre es ‘Yo Soy’”. El pausó. Yo esperé. El con-

tinuó. “Cuando vives en el pasado, con los errores y los arrepentimientos,

es difícil. Yo no estoy ahí. Mi nombre no es ‘Yo era’”. Cuando vives en el

futuro, con sus problemas y miedos, es difícil. No estoy ahi. Mi nombre

no es ‘Yo Seré’”. Cuando vives en el momento, no es difícil. Yo estoy aquí.

Mi nombre es ‘Yo Soy’”.

La Escuela Católica de San EstebanDesde preschool hasta el octavo grado, La Escuela de San Esteban of-

rece una educación de alta calidad, llena de fe, para sus hijos. Hay becas

disponibles para nuestra comunidad. Vengan a formar parte de nuestra

familia de creyentes. Todos son bienvenidos.

Favor de llamar a 763-421-3236 para más información, en inglés, o con el

Diácono Ramon o el Padre Kevin, para informarse en español.

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Ministerio Hispano Anuncios en Español

Una Re! exíon DeLa Corresponsabilidad4º Domingo de Adviento

“Cuando José se despertó, hizo lo que el ángel del Señor le había mandado, y llevó a su mujer a su casa.” Mateo 1:24

Pongamos toda nuestra con& -anza en el Señor sin esperar nada a cambio. Tratemos de poner a Dios primero en todo y de seguir-lo a donde sea que nos guíe. Mientras nos preparamos para el nacimiento de nuestro Señor, oremos por fortaleza y valor para ser un modelo de discipulado, así como lo fue José.

El Cuarto Domingo del Adviento ©Liturgical Publications Inc"Ella dará a luz a un hijo y le llamarán Jesús.” José oyó estas palabras proféticas en un sueño. Son palabras de anticipación, de lo que iba a venir. Y en un sen-tido, trajeron un tipo de Adviento para José. Con este mensaje divino, José comenzó una etapa de santa esperanza. Él ya sabía que el Mesías iba a llegar a su propia casa, y solamente tuvo nueve meses para preparar. Imagínate como José haya pasado estos días preciosos. A lo mejor hizo más que preparar el hogar físico para su hijo que iba a nacer; tenía que haber usado estos días para preparar su corazón, su mente y su alma para una misión tan grande.

Hoy estamos en una posición no tan distinta que el de San José. También sabemos que el Mesías va a llegar…no solo de acordarlo en La Navidad, pero también en la Segunda Venida. Pero, no como José, no tenemos un plazo de tiempo exacto. No sabemos cuándo Jesús va a regresar. ¡Solo sabemos que tenemos que estar listos!

Durante este tiempo del Adviento, somos retados a recordar este hecho y tenemos que trabajar para poner en orden a nuestros corazones. Los días son cortos entre ahora y la Navidad, y tal vez son cortas entre ahora y la Segunda Venida de Cristo. ¿Qué nos hace falta que hacer? Aparte de envolver los re-galos y planear & estas, ¿qué tenemos que hacer para limpiar nuestros hábitos para celebrar de la manera correcta el signi& cado verdadero de esta estación festiva? ¿Cómo podemos asegurarnos que no estamos siendo arrastrados por los preparativos externos, olvidando del trabajo que se tiene que hacer en el silencio invisible de nuestros almas?

Dios tal vez no nos está hablando directamente en nuestros sueños, pero nos habla claro por medio de su palabra. Que reconozcamos hoy la misión que Él nos ha puesto enfrente de nosotros.

La Viña de Rachel, Para Sanación de Un Aborto ProvocadoSi tú, o alguien que tu amas, está(s) de luto por haber perdido a un niño o a niños por el aborto provocado, ven a experimentar el amor y compasión de Jesucristo en nuestro retiro de un & n de semana. Los retiros de Rachel’s Vineyard Twin Cities están abier-tos a todos que han sido impacta-dos por el aborto provocado: las mujeres, los hombres, los abue-los, los hermanos y los que traba-jan en el área de la salud. El próx-imo retiro es el 24-26 de febrero, 2017, en el área de Minneapolis/St. Paul. Para más información, llamar a Nancy a 763-250-9313, o por correo electrónico a rachels@rvineyardmn.org. “Que seamos renovados por la misericordia de Dios, que seamos amados por Jesús, que permitamos que el poder de su amor transforme a nuestras vidas.” Papa Francisco.

El Don de La Generosidad: La Corresponsabilidad y La Navidad Cada año, dependemos de las contribuciones generosas navideñas para apoyar a los ministerios de nuestra parroquia. Las ofrendas de cada domingo son vitales, y es por medio de estos regalos que podemos tener fondos para el personal, para los edi& cios y el mantenimiento y los servicios y ministerios que nuestra parroquia provee.

Como el día de Navidad cae un domingo este año, favor de considerar la ofrenda de cada semana, junto con una ofrenda adicional para la Navidad, para nuestra parroquia.

Si recibes el paquete de los sobres de las ofrendas, vas a encontrar sobres para la ofrenda dominical y la ofrenda de La Navidad. Puedes darlo en la misa o también electrónicamente. Visita a www.ststephenchurch.org, haci-endo clic donde dice “Online Giving”, arribita de la pagina principal, o llama a la o& cina parroquial para mayor información. Entendemos que tal vez estés afuera, visitando a los seres queridos, y quisiéramos hacerlo más fácil para acordar de nuestra parroquia durante este tiempo alegre.

Como nos acercamos al & n de año, favor de acordar que si quisieras que tus contribuciones & nancieras sean incluidas para los impuestos del 2016, ten-emos que haber recibido sus donaciones antes del 31 de diciembre, 2016, en persona o por correo. Muchas gracias por el apoyo generoso de la parroquia. La o& cina parroquial estará abierta el 31 de diciembre de 12:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Gracias por las contribuciones generosas en Navidad, y a lo largo del año.

Save The Date! February 25, 2017

Karen Sorbo, Auctioneer Extraordinaire, Returns!

Back to delight us this year is

nationally known auctioneer

Karen Sorbo. Karen is excit-

ing and fast paced. Many of

your favorite Live Auction

Items return again this year so

raise your bid card to be part

of the action.

Make sure not to miss the semi-live Hurricane

Auction while you enjoy appetizers in FCC 10.

This quick moving bidding on premier auction

items sets the stage for the exciting Live Auction

after dinner.

BACK BY POPULAR

DEMAND! This year’s dinner will once

again be catered by the one and only Raffaele

Virgillo, owner of Buona Sera in Champlin. Come

and enjoy good food, good wine and support a

good cause!

BE ENTERTAINED… Enjoy the vocal melody that is

Kirk Bakken in his Frank Sinatra

and Friends Tribute. Take part in

the Heads and Tails game for

$500 Cash Prize, Best of the

Live Raffle, 150+ Silent Auction

Items, Semi-Live Auction, photo

booth, AND many other fun surprises throughout

the night! AN AUCTION TO REMEMBER

A sample of Live Auction Items this year...

Own a piece of Dan Gould Jewelry

Ultimate School Basket

4 Wild Tickets with Parking Pass

Monthly Bouquets from Toni’s Flowers

Hawaii Trip: 12 day/11 night stay at one of the following resorts: 1 bedroom unit at the Kaanapali Beach Club (Maui)

2 bedroom unit at The Point at Poipu (Kauai) Must be used in either 2017 or 2018. Airfare is not included.

YOU CAN STILL DONATE!

Additional Live or Silent Auction items still needed.

Parish and School Need Items: Help make the dream

come true whether or not attending Mardi Gras.

Stop by our table after Masses for more information.

Early Bird MARDI GRAS TICKETS $50 PER PERSON through January 8, 2017 $60 PER PERSON starting January 9, 2017

Purchase Early Bird tickets in the Parish Office or online at: www.ststephenchurch.org. Tickets will be available in the Gathering Space after weekend Masses starting January 14-15.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...You don’t want to miss the 18th Annual St. Stephen’s Mardi Gras. So

many great things in one evening. The one and only Fr. Kevin will again be emceeing this evening,

but you have to be there to hear his comic stylings. Below are just a few of the other highlights of the

night. Don’t forget Early Brid Pricing… it won’t last long, so don’t delay!

Saturday, February 25, 2017

St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 525 Jackson Street Anoka, MN 55303

2017 DONATION FORM (Please type or use blue or black pen)

Committee Member

NAME:

PHONE:

Donor Information:

If multiple donors please list separately or use multiple forms.

BUSINESS/DONOR NAME – FOR CATALOG: (As it should appear in catalog)

DONOR CONTACT NAME:

DONOR ADDRESS:

PHONE

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

EMAIL (This is how we will send you your receipt. Please Print Clearly)

Item Information:

ITEM:

ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE:

ITEM DESCRIPTION – INCLUDE QUANTITY, SIZE, COLOR, NUMBER OF PERSONS, DAYS/NIGHTS AND ALL RESTRICTIONS:

MARK APPROPRIATE BOX:

___ Delivery of item by Donor ___Donor provides Certificate

___ Item needs to be picked up ___Committee to create Certificate

SIGNATURE

DATE:

For office use only:

TRACKING NUMBER:

NOTES: Category: Date Entered: Initials:

PLEASE RETURN YOUR DONATION FORM BY 2/6/2017 to be listed in the Auction Catalog and on our website. To request pick-up of your donation, please call 763-712-7470 and leave a message with pick up instructions,

or we will return your call if you prefer.

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• Ramsey Office Plaza• Alpine Business Center

• Ramsey VA Medical Center

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Matt Kuker

763-427-5955 office

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