In This Issue: Seek, Love, and Serve Jesus Christ Liturgy Guide, pages 2 - 4 Fatih for Life News, page 5 Respect Life Month Events, page 6

Busca, Ama, y Sirve a Jesucristo

September 27, 2020 | 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 525 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303 | 763.421.2471 | StStephenChurch.org Jay Gish Retiring October 2, 2020 as an Operations Manager in the We at St. Stephen’s Catholic Com- textile supply industry, most recently munity are so grateful to Jay for as the Corporate General Manager staying on staff longer due to the for a company based in the Midwest. global COVID-19 health-crisis. He Jay’s educational background has helped lead and guide us through includes a Bachelor’s degree in Theo- these challenging times. logical Studies from North Central University. Lynne Orlando will assume Jay’s responsibilities and become Parish In retirement, Jay is looking forward Administrator. Marisa Moreno will to living at his lake home, spending assist Lynne and become Adminis- more time with his wife Julie, pursu- tration and Finance Director. ing his hobbies such as walleye fish- ing, and being able to travel to see his Jay’s last day is October 2, 2020. With sadness for us and excitement son play in college golf tournaments. for him, we announce that after 13 Jay is very proud of his son Skyler Thank you Jay for your commitment, years Jay Gish is retiring from his for pursuing his dream of becoming dedication, and guidance through position here at St. Stephen’s Cath- a professional golfer and studying these past 13 years. We wish you all olic Community. We’ve known this physics at Luther College in Iowa the best in your retirement! day was coming as Jay informed par- where he received a scholarship to ish leadership in the summer of 2019 play college varsity golf. Sincerely, that he wanted to spend more time The staff at St. Stephen’s Catholic with his loving wife once his son Jay thanks the wonderful parishio- Community Skyler was done with high school. ners of St. Stephen’s for allowing Skyler graduated with honors him to serve the parish. He states he from Totino-Grace in May 2020, has been fortunate to have worked and was a recipient of the Western with such a wonderful staff, as well Golf Association’s Evans Scholar- as for three exceptional Pastors, Fr. ship Academic Award. Mike Van Sloun, Fr. Jack Long, and Fr. Bennet Tran. Jay also thanks the Jay started as the Parish Administra- parish lay leadership team of Mary tor in September 2007, representing Leverson, John Seibert, Pat Colman, the Pastor in business affairs and Scott Mason and Kathy Spartz for overseeing all Church and School their wise counsel and support. Jay operations. Prior to joining St. feels blessed to have worked with Stephen’s, Jay worked 23 years such tremendous people! Liturgy Guide for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Outdoor Masses tune in to 91.9 FM Greeting Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Prayer to St. the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Tuesday, September 29 is the Feast of Ss. Michael, , and , Assembly: Amen. Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, S t. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. and the love of God and the Be our defenese against the communion of the Holy Spirit be with wickedness and snares of the Devil. you all (or similar greeting). May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and Assembly: And with your spirit. do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, Penitential Act by the power of God, thrust into hell satan, and all the evil spirits, Glora who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Opening Hymn Send Down the Fire

Collect Assembly: Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading EZ 18:25-28

2 Responsorial Psalm Prayer of the Faithful Assembly: Lord, hear our prayer.

The Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar and Gifts

Prayer over the Offerings Second Reading PHIL 2:1-11 Orate, Fratres Gospel Acclamation Celebrant: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. Assembly May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Gospel MT 21:28-32 At the conclusion of the Gospel: Sanctus Priest or Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. Assembly: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

Profession of Faith (Please stand) I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, Memorial Acclamation true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, All Bow While Saying and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, Great Amen and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right Agnus Dei hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

3 Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him Reception of Holy Communion by the Assembly who takes away the sins of the world. For Outdoor Masses: Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. Communion will be distributed to each car. Remain Assembly Lord, I am not worthy that you in your car and keep your window rolled up should enter under my roof, until a Eucharistic Minister approaches. but only say the word, and my soul Please make sure to sanitize your hands before receiving. Please make sure to keep your hands shall be healed. flat as you receive and only respond “amen” in your mind and heart. Do not verbally respond, “amen.” For Masses in the Church: Please make sure to keep your hands flat as you receive and only respond “amen” in your mind and heart. Do not verbally respond, “amen.” For those on the main floor- Please sanitize your hands before the priest comes to you to distribute Communion. An usher will come around with hand sanitizer if you do not have your own. Once you have received Communion, please exit the Church through door #1 as soon as an usher directs you out of your pew. For those in the balcony- To receive communion, please come down and form a line in the 5th street entrance. Please sanitize your hands at the bottom of the stair before proceeding to the communion line. Once you have received, please exit through the 5th street entrance doors behind you. An Act of Spiritual Communion For those who cannot be present to receive

My Jesus, Music During Holy Communion I believe that You are present in Unless a Grain of Wheat the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

No Greater Love

Announcements

Blessing and Dismissal

The Mass parts and song in this worship aid are reprinted according to OneLicense annual reprint license #A-702795. Faith for Life News Have you Registered you child/teen for Faith for Life Classes? Does your child need to receive his/her First Eucharist or Confirmation? We also offer continued Faith Formation classes even if your child has already received their First Communion. It’s not too late to register! Go to www.ststephenchurch. org under Faith for Life for the on-line registration. Formation Classes for all grades and sacraments, begin on October 7th. If you are registered already, you will receive further information the first week of October, via the emails you provide on your online registration form. Any questions, please contact [email protected]

Confirmation Catechists Needed Elementary (K-5th Grade) and First Reconciliation If you interested and willing to serve as a and First Eucharist Catechists Needed Confirmation Catechist to lead faith-based If interested and willing to serve as a Catechist discussions in a small group setting, please virtually, please contact Maredith Toweh at contact Barry McCullough in the parish office [email protected] or contact the at 763-421-2437. parish office at 763-712-7439.

Training is available; Zoom experience is a plus. Training is available!

A Big Huge Thank You To all those who donated copy paper and other supplies for Faith for Life! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Our Blessing of the Animals is Saturday, October 3 at 10:30am in the church parking lot by Door 7. We do this every year in honor and remembrance of Saint Francis of Assisi! St. Stephen’s invites you and your pets big or small, living in water or on land! Bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, gerbils, birds, fish, turtles, lizards, pet spiders, horses and even snakes…all are welcome! We ask that all HUMANS maintain social distancing and wear a mask! For more information, please feel free to contact the parish office at 763-421-2471.

5 Please Pray for... With Sympathy MASS Intentions Susie Abbott Jeremy Kletzin The prayers and sympathy of Monday, September 28 Michael Abbott Johnny Klisch the parish are offered to the 8:00 a.m. Matt Kempf + Lynn Aker Tom Kobelinski Jo Alexander Alyce Kowal family and friends of Norine Tuesday, September 29 Dennis Alexander Melissa Kocisko 8:00 a.m. Earl Dehn + John Axen Charlie LaDue Pingree, Marjorie Pinewski, Jenny Babineau Family Amy Lametti Thomas, and Raphael Schneider. Wednesday, September 30 Andy Bednarczyk Jeanette Lashinski 8:00 a.m. Bruce Olson + May their souls and all the souls of Pat Bednarczyk Michael Lehn Thursday, October 1 Karen Bellinger Owen Lester the faithful departed rest in peace. Tammy Berg Patti LeTourneau 8:00 a.m. Phil Smithley (Birthday) Linda Bergsten Vernon and Jane Lieser Harlen Beyer Joelle Lilly Friday, October 2 Anne Blue Rita Lindenfelser 8:00 a.m. Clem Kellner + Jeffery Blue Ellie Linn Ann Booth Mary Litke Saturday, October 3 Jacob Bouley John Lundrigan 5:00 p.m. LeRoy Kesler + Jean Bouley Dolores Martinson Marjorie Bragelman Donna Mattis Sunday, October 4 Bonnie Bretchel Ed Melnarik 8:30 a.m. Leo & Hilda Stang ++ Julie Bright Elissa Merritt 10:30 a.m. Marjorie Croteau + Kenneth Bright Janelle Merritt 12:30 p.m. Our Parish Community Sheila Brisbin Jeff & Kelly Nelson family 6:00 p.m. Genevieve Barta + Deborah Burkhardt-Cotter Vonna Nelson Harold Burkhardt Jr. Brandon Newman Theresa Burns Bruce Novak Ken Bush Bruce O’Connor October is Respect Life Month Dorothy Carver Linda Odell-Cowles Judy Chouinard Kerry Offerdahl Virgil & Theresa Collins Willow Ollestad October 3 – Second annual Prayer Chain for Life on the streets of Shane Cotter Jr. Bob Olson Linda Czech Mary Olson Anoka Stanley Czech Jr. William Olson Betty Dehn Alexandria Owens October 10-11 – Respect Life Weekend – handouts on election in- Aeryn DeKrey Al & Dianne Parent Samantha Rose DeLapp Emily Perrin formation & election prayer plus NEW event….Bring your family and Mary Jo Deschene Bernadine Phillips Barb Dryden Karen Piepho friends to our Outdoor, Lighted, Pro-life Rosary in the school parking Jami Ducharme Gavin Pierson lot on Saturday, October 10 after the 5pm mass (6:30 PM). Everyone Barb Dvork Marge Pinewski Jeff Eickhoff Russ Radloff will receive a glow stick to hold, and each child will receive a glow in Marion Eickhoff Rick & Leanne Rajtar Rachel Aykens Elliot Dale & Renee Reed the dark rosary. Family members and friends are welcome. Snacks after Virginia Empey Rick Reimer Gary Engels Linda Renstrom we pray! Masks are required and we will be social distancing between Sr. Catherine Fiegen Barbara Rivard households. Dress warm, bring a chair to sit if you’d like and don’t for- Liam Fields Gary Rose Richard Fillmore Arnold Rudenick get your rosary – if you don’t have one we will provide one for you! David Fix Tyler Ruppelius Pat Foell Mary Ann Ruud Jeff Fox Tom Saloka October 24 – Bus to 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil at Planned Parent- Leslie Frieling Lynn Schaust hood, St. Paul. 8:30 – 11:30 AM. A free-will love offering will be taken Sherry Goldenstein Matt Schaust Mila Gonser-McGill Dean Schenk up to help cover the cost of John Goodman Carol Schiebold Cullen Groff Mary Schinn the bus! Diane Grorud Tom Schinn Weston Guili Dori Schyma For more information about Tyler Guimont Eileen Scott Guthrie Family Rhonda Scharber the above events, go to the Don Haller Steve Sigfrid Susan Hamilton Betty Sjoquist St. Stephen’s website under Greg Harm Vera Snapko Ministries/Life Matters. Cody Harmon Molly Spang J.C. & E.L.P. Hernandez Missy Spoehr Jane Herr Helen Stege To sign up for the Prayer Nicholas Herr Hope Stewart Chain for Life and the Bus to Nancy Hill Karen Swanson Troy Hoefker Lorraine Theisen 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil, Richard Hoelscher Kevin Tice Evelyn Holthus Brenda Trombley email LifeMattersSSC@gmail. Matthew Holtz Mary Kay Tyminski Darlene Hookom Jackie Vierling com or call the St. Stephen’s Don Hosford Janet Vittitow Church office 763-421-2471. Kathleen Howland Ron Wagner Tatiana Huele Jeanna Wanczykiv Katy James Bill Weiss If you are unable to join us Teresa Jankowski Jackie Wellman for any of these Life Mat- Eileen Jansen Ralph & Colleen Wernimont Kathy E. Johnson Alice Zappa ters events, we invite you to Tammie Kaslow Michael Zeigler Kate Kempston Dennis Zinda prayer in your home during Diane Ketz Justin Ketz these designated days and Bill Keyes time. Patricia and Eugene Klawitter 6