Vocation - St. Stephen Catholic Community

Vocation

Sacrament of Baptism
Preparation for parents is held at 7:30 pm in the Worship Center on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Francie Duffield, 758.2424
Sacrament of Marriage
Contact Deacon Hans Toecker at 482.1895 soon after the engagement.
Parents' Day Out
A program for preschool children (ages 1-5) from September through May, 9am - 2pm. Mondays are for children who are not potty trained. Tuesdays and Thursdays are for children who are potty trained. For more information call Jill Campeotto at 754.8432.
Adult Socials
These events such as the Celebration of Marriage offer an opportunity for the adult members of the parish to come together for food and fellowship. Watch the bulletin for upcoming events.
AA
Tuesdays, 7am in the Lounge.
Mickey Rose, 758.0322.
Al-Anon
Tuesdays, 12pm in the Lounge.
Mary Craven, 758.2424.
Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory
A workshop leading Christians through the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, the nature of charisms, and what it means to be a minister and an apostle. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of January and in the Easter season.
Francie Duffield, 758.2424.
Cursillo
A weekend encounter with the Holy Spirit which extends to the rest of your life. Offered through the diocese, there are weekends for men and weekends for women.
Lorine Bourland, 754.6899.
Elizabeth Ministry
This ministry of presence to new and expectant mothers offers affirmation, encouragement, comfort, and support.
Amy Lewis, 847.8256.
Family Counseling
Available at St. Stephen through Catholic Charities (no charge for first appointment).
Cheryl Hockersmith, 352.3087 ext.227
Knights of Columbus
The KC is a national organization of Catholic men whose main focus is the family. St. Stephen Council 9282 is a very active group, sponsoring a variety of events and participating fully in the life of the parish.
Grand Knight John Norfleet, 883.5961.
KC Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary meets in the Holy Family Center the first Monday of the month at the same time as the Knights of Columbus. We do not meet in June, July or August. Our primary purpose is to assist the Knights with the many events that they sponsor throughout the year. The Auxiliary also hosts some church events and we just adopted a service project for the community.

Any lady 18 years of age and older and who is a member of St Stephen Parish, may join the Ladies Auxiliary.
Mary English, 758.9709.
Ladies' Luncheon Group
This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and has lunch at a different restaurant. Attendance is open to all ladies in the parish, especially those who are unable to get out by themselves.
Loretto Walsh, 847.4648.
Ladies of Charity
A national organization of Catholic women dedicated "to serve rather than be served". Members operate a thrift shop whose profits enable their welfare office to distribute clothing, food, and payments for utilities, rent, prescriptions, and funeral expenses to the needy.
Judy Hamm, 758.7926.
Marriage Matters
Do you enjoy spending time with your spouse? Does your work schedule and the "busyness" of everyday life prevent you from spending time together? Join other married couples on the 3rd Friday of each month for a "date night" at St. Stephen. Couples get together to socialize, discuss issues we have in common, and celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage.
Christina Hoover, 758.4574
PALM (Post Abortion Liberation Ministry)
A safe process of emotional and spiritual support for hearts that have been broken by abortion. Non-judgmental and strictly confidential.
Janice Gentry, 500.0289; Cecilia Thomas, 210.4409
Parish Picnic
This annual early Fall event provides a Saturday afternoon and evening of fun, games, and activities for the entire parish family. Following the 5pm Mass, a dinner is offered followed by bingo, prizes, and music.
Jim & Laura Hooper, 847.5723; Chris-Ann Knoll, 758.5187
Single Parenting
Together we help each other raise disciples better. All single parents are welcome on the 2nd Friday at 7pm in Room 105. We begin with soup and sandwiches. Nursery provided upon request.
Ruth Sprouse, 847.4736
Spousal Loss
Losing a spouse, because of separation, divorce, or death, is difficult. This support group meets on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Lounge.
Lucretia Hartberg, 883.5351(home) 884.4314(work); Tom Dolan, 847.8007
WINGS (Women in God's Service)
A parish women's group meeting on the second Wednesday of the month in the hall of the Holy Family Center. The threefold mission of Wings is service, social, and spiritual. Wings is part of the national conference of Catholic Women.
Claire Larkin, 754.6831

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