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September 2024
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1 | 2 | 3 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
KOC Meeting
K.O.C. Meeting at St. Stephen Catholic Church Please join us! https://www.saintstephenmil.org/knights-of-columbus-council
| 4 | 5 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
| 6 | 7 Hospitality Weekend
Please join us for fellowship and hospitality after Mass. |
8 11th Grade Confirmation
11th Grade CONFIRMATION ONLY SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
September 8 September 22 October 6-All Baptismal & 1st Communion Certificates are Due October 20 November 3 November 17 December 1 December 6- Christmas Fun Night December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM December 15 Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23 February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM. March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due April 20- Easter Egg Hunt May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
Hospitality Sunday
Please join us for fellowship and hospitality after our Sunday Masses. RE: Grade 5 - Grade 10
5th Grade – 10th Grade SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED September 8 September 22 October 6-All baptismal & 1st Communion Certificates are Due October 20 November 3 November 16 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 6-8 November 17 December 1 December 6- Christmas Fun Night December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM December 15 January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out February 23 March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10 March 9 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
| 9 | 10 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.” In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love. Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession? Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28) Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year. Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Parish Council Meeting
Parish Council Meeting 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM https://www.saintstephenmil.org/parish-council
| 11 CCW Crotchet/Knitting Group
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a monthly crochet/knitting/crafting group. We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month AND the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Commons from 10:00 - 12:00. Bring your current projects. Experienced crochet/knitters will be present to assist if needed. Come join us for some fun! | 12 Catholic Women Mass & Lunch Meeting
St. Faustina, Patroness
The Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.
The Council of Catholic Women programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.
Meeting Details 8:15 Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:30 Mass 9:30 Meeting
2024-2025 Meeting Dates and Events (TBD)
Online Resources National Council of Catholic Women Council of Catholic Women: Facebook Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
| 13 | 14 Communications UPDATE Weekend
We are asking all parishioners and their families to update their parish information for our data base. More information to come! Information provided at weekend mass times. Thank you for your cooperation and prompt reply.
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15 Communications UPDATE Weekend
We are asking all parishioners and their families to update their parish information for our data base. More information to come! Information provided at weekend mass times. Thank you for your cooperation and prompt reply.
Catholic Women General Meeting
St. Faustina, Patroness
The Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.
The Council of Catholic Women programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.
Meeting Details 8:15 Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:30 Mass 9:30 Meeting
2024-2025 Meeting Dates and Events (TBD)
Online Resources National Council of Catholic Women Council of Catholic Women: Facebook Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
RE: K4 - Grade 4
K4 – Grade 4 SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED September 15 September 29 October 13-Baptismal certificates are due October 27 November 10 November 24 December 6 (Friday) Christmas Night December 8 December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM January 5 January 19 February 2 February 14 Parents Night Out February 16 March 2 March 16 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 13 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20 Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
RE: Grade 2 ONLY
SCHEDULE for GRADE 2 ONLY ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
September 15 September 29 October 13- Baptismal Certificates are Due October 27 November 10 November 24 December 6 (Friday) Christmas Night December 8 January 5 January 19 February 2 February 14- Parents Night Out February 16 March 2- 1st Reconciliation Rehearsal During Class March 8 (Saturday) 1st Reconciliation 11AM March 16 Start to Think About your First Communion Banner April 13 Last Day of Classes April 20 Easter Egg Hunt April 30 (Wednesday) 6PM 1st Communion Rehearsal with 1 Parent- 1st Communion Banners are DUE
May 3 (Saturday) 4:30PM Mass OR May 4 (Sunday) 10:30AM Mass May 10 (Saturday) May Crowning 4:30PM Or May 11 (Sunday) 8:30AM or 10:30AM Come Back in your 1st Communion Outfits and Crown Mary at Mass
| 16 SVDP Meal Program Shopping
Sign up for the SVDP Meal Program for tomorrow's shopping! Sign-up using the link provided: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50352679-svdp OR Please email Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
| 17 Prayer & Worship (VIRTUAL)
Saint Stephen's Prayer and Worship Committee The role of the standing committee is to nourish and give direction to the liturgical aspect of the parish life by ensuring that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of prayer experiences and liturgical celebrations.Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month September through May from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (VIRTUAL)Attendance is not required at meetings.Prayer and Worship Committee responsibilities include: altar linens, baptismal roses, Sacristy maintenance, and prayer leaders.
Mission Statement
Vision
To welcome and build participation in our Prayer and Worship Committee
To develop and encourage participation in our music ministry:
To encourage participation in our liturgical ministries:
To foster prayer opportunities:
If interested in any of these ministries, please click on the links provided or call our Parish Office at 762-0552.
Liturgical Ministries Music Ministries Eucharist Ministers Instrumentalists Hospitality Resurrection Choir
FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
SVDP Meal Program Food Preparation
Help in the kitchen to prepare a hot meal for the SVDP Meal Program Please sign up using the link provided below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50352679-svdp OR Please email Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
SVDP Meal Program Transport & Serve
Please help and volunteer to transport and serve the meal for the SVDP Meal Program! Sign-up using the link provided: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50352679-svdp OR Please email Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
Eucharist Adoration
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.” In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love. Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.” Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession? Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28) Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year. Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
| 18 Kids Choir Practice
Kids Choir Practice
Practice will be held the Wednesday before our Mass from 6-7pm in the church. We will also practice 30 min before our Mass. This is a great way to feel more connected to Jesus during Mass. Anyone interested in joining, please contact Annemarie Weyer at a_travia@hotmail.com or 262-818-4325.
RCIA Class
WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM-7:15PM SEPTEMBER 18 OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER 16 OCTOBER 30 NOVEMBER 13 DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER 18 JANUARY 8 JANUARY 22 FEBRUARY 5 FEBRUARY 19 MARCH 5 Ash Wednesday Mass at 6pm MARCH 9 (Sunday) Most likely the date and location. 3:30pm Cathedral of St John the Evangelist for the Rite of Election MARCH 19 APRIL 2 APRIL 17(Thursday) Holy Thursday Mass 6:30pm, rehearsal at 5:30pm APRIL 18 Good Friday mass at 1:00pm APRIL 19-Easter Vigil Mass 8:00pm
RE Parents Class
Parents Class 2024-2025 Once a month on Wednesday evenings 6pm-7pm September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18 January 22 February 19 March 19 April 16
| 19 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
| 20 | 21 Kids Choir at 4:30 Mass
Join the St. Stephen’s Kids Choir Open to all 1st grade-8th grade singers (friends are welcome even if they are not members of our parish but all singers must attend the practice prior to singing at Mass)
September 21 4:30 Mass October 19 4:30 Mass November 23 4:30 Mass December 24 4:30 Christmas Mass January 25 4:30 Mass February 22 4:30 Mass March 22 4:30 Mass April 20 8:30 Easter Mass May 17 4:30 Mass
Practice will be held the Wednesday before our Mass from 6-7pm in the church. We will also practice 30 min before our Mass. This is a great way to feel more connected to Jesus during Mass. Anyone interested in joining, please contact Annemarie Weyer at a_travia@hotmail.com or 262-818-4325.
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
Legacy Fund Event Served in house or TO GO Special price $16
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22 11th Grade Confirmation
11th Grade CONFIRMATION ONLY SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
September 22 October 6-All Baptismal & 1st Communion Certificates are Due October 20 November 3 November 17 December 1 December 6- Christmas Fun Night December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM December 15 Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23 February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM. March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due April 20- Easter Egg Hunt May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
RE: Grade 5 - Grade 10
5th Grade – 10th Grade SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED September 22 October 6-All baptismal & 1st Communion Certificates are Due October 20 November 3 November 16 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 6-8 November 17 December 1 December 6- Christmas Fun Night December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM December 15 January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out February 23 March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10 March 9 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
Children Liturgy of the Word Mass
The Mass and its readings can be difficult for our younger children to understand and comprehend. At designated Masses, we offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Just before the First Reading, children are invited to THE COMMONS to hear and experience the Readings and Gospel of the day, in an age-appropriate, engaging and more accessible format. Students are led by qualified and dedicated leaders who share the Readings and a reflection. Students then participate in an activity to engage their other senses in the Gospel message and return to Mass during the Offertory. ALL DATES AT THE 10:30 AM MASS SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 OCTOBER 20, 2024 NOVEMBER 17, 2024 DECEMBER 15, 2024 JANUARY 26, 2025 FEBRUARY 23, 2025 MARCH 9, 2025 APRIL 6, 2025
Bell Tower Blessing
Please join us for the Bell Tower Blessing TODAY after 10:30 AM Mass. | 23 | 24 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.” In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love. Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.” Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession? Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28) Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year. Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
| 25 CCW Crochet/Knitting Group
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a monthly crochet/knitting/crafting group. We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month AND the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Commons from 10:00 - 12:00. Bring your current projects. Experienced crochet/knitters will be present to assist if needed. Come join us for some fun! | 26 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Adult Formation Discussion
| 27 | 28 Mission Weekend
Asmara: A Modernist African City
Fessahaye Mebrahtu -on behalf of Archbishop Menghesteab of Asmara, Eritrea- coordinates mission appeal in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The Office World Mission has assigned St. Stephen as the site for mission appeal for this year. Fr. Dawit Wubishet, MCCJ will be preaching mission appeals.
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29 Mission Weekend
Asmara: A Modernist African City
Fessahaye Mebrahtu -on behalf of Archbishop Menghesteab of Asmara, Eritrea- coordinates mission appeal in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The Office World Mission has assigned St. Stephen as the site for mission appeal for this year. Fr. Dawit Wubishet, MCCJ will be preaching mission appeals.
RE: Grade 2 ONLY
SCHEDULE for GRADE 2 ONLY ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
September 29 October 13- Baptismal Certificates are Due October 27 November 10 November 24 December 6 (Friday) Christmas Night December 8 January 5 January 19 February 2 February 14- Parents Night Out February 16 March 2- 1st Reconciliation Rehearsal During Class March 8 (Saturday) 1st Reconciliation 11AM March 16 Start to Think About your First Communion Banner April 13 Last Day of Classes April 20 Easter Egg Hunt April 30 (Wednesday) 6PM 1st Communion Rehearsal with 1 Parent- 1st Communion Banners are DUE
May 3 (Saturday) 4:30PM Mass OR May 4 (Sunday) 10:30AM Mass May 10 (Saturday) May Crowning 4:30PM Or May 11 (Sunday) 8:30AM or 10:30AM Come Back in your 1st Communion Outfits and Crown Mary at Mass
RE: K4 - Grade 4
K4 – Grade 4 SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED September 29 October 13-Baptismal certificates are due October 27 November 10 November 24 December 6 (Friday) Christmas Night December 8 December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM January 5 January 19 February 2 February 14 Parents Night Out February 16 March 2 March 16 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 13 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20 Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined) | 30 |
Tuesday Sep 3, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Tuesday Sep 3, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
KOC Meeting
Tuesday Sep 3, 2024 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
K.O.C. Meeting at St. Stephen Catholic Church
Please join us!
https://www.saintstephenmil.org/knights-of-columbus-council
Thursday Sep 5, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Thursday Sep 5, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Sep 5, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
- Cantors lead the psalm and assist the assembly’s singing for 4:30pm Vigil Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. We rehearse during the week as needed.
- Our choir meets on Thursday afternoons from September through May from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We lead the psalm, assist the assembly’s singing, and sing a prelude and meditation for the 10:30am Mass each weekend and on Holy Days.
- Instrumentalists are welcome to join us at all Masses. We rehearse during the week as needed.
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Saturday Sep 7, 2024
Hospitality Weekend
Saturday Sep 7, 2024 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Please join us for fellowship and hospitality after Mass.
Sunday Sep 8, 2024
11th Grade Confirmation
Sunday Sep 8, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
11th Grade CONFIRMATION ONLY SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
September 8
September 22
October 6-All Baptismal & 1st Communion Certificates are Due
October 20
November 3
November 17
December 1
December 6- Christmas Fun Night
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 15
Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23
February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM.
March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE
Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen
April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt
May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day
May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
Hospitality Sunday
Sunday Sep 8, 2024 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Please join us for fellowship and hospitality after our Sunday Masses.
RE: Grade 5 - Grade 10
Sunday Sep 8, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
5th Grade – 10th Grade SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
September 8
September 22
October 6-All baptismal & 1st Communion Certificates are Due
October 20
November 3
November 16 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 6-8
November 17
December 1
December 6- Christmas Fun Night
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 15
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
February 23
March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10
March 9
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.”
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love.
Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Reconciliation
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM.
OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession?
Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year.
Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Parish Council Meeting 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
https://www.saintstephenmil.org/parish-council
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
CCW Crotchet/Knitting Group
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a monthly crochet/knitting/crafting group.
We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month AND
the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Commons from 10:00 - 12:00.
Bring your current projects.
Experienced crochet/knitters will be present to assist if needed.
Come join us for some fun!
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Catholic Women Mass & Lunch Meeting
Thursday Sep 12, 2024 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
St. Faustina, Patroness
The Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.
The Council of Catholic Women programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.
Meeting Details
8:15 Divine Mercy Chaplet
8:30 Mass
9:30 Meeting
2024-2025 Meeting Dates and Events (TBD)
Online Resources
National Council of Catholic Women
Council of Catholic Women: Facebook
Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
FLC Food Pantry
Thursday Sep 12, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Sep 12, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
- Cantors lead the psalm and assist the assembly’s singing for 4:30pm Vigil Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. We rehearse during the week as needed.
- Our choir meets on Thursday afternoons from September through May from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We lead the psalm, assist the assembly’s singing, and sing a prelude and meditation for the 10:30am Mass each weekend and on Holy Days.
- Instrumentalists are welcome to join us at all Masses. We rehearse during the week as needed.
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Saturday Sep 14, 2024
Communications UPDATE Weekend
Saturday Sep 14, 2024 All day
We are asking all parishioners and their families to update their parish information for our data base.
More information to come!
Information provided at weekend mass times.
Thank you for your cooperation and prompt reply.
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Communications UPDATE Weekend
Sunday Sep 15, 2024 All day
We are asking all parishioners and their families to update their parish information for our data base.
More information to come!
Information provided at weekend mass times.
Thank you for your cooperation and prompt reply.
Catholic Women General Meeting
Sunday Sep 15, 2024 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. Faustina, Patroness
The Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.
The Council of Catholic Women programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.
Meeting Details
8:15 Divine Mercy Chaplet
8:30 Mass
9:30 Meeting
2024-2025 Meeting Dates and Events (TBD)
Online Resources
National Council of Catholic Women
Council of Catholic Women: Facebook
Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
RE: K4 - Grade 4
Sunday Sep 15, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
K4 – Grade 4 SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
September 15
September 29
October 13-Baptismal certificates are due
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 6 (Friday) Christmas Night
December 8
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 14 Parents Night Out
February 16
March 2
March 16
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 13 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20 Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
RE: Grade 2 ONLY
Sunday Sep 15, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
SCHEDULE for GRADE 2 ONLY
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
September 15
September 29
October 13- Baptismal Certificates are Due
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 6 (Friday) Christmas Night
December 8
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 14- Parents Night Out
February 16
March 2- 1st Reconciliation Rehearsal During Class
March 8 (Saturday) 1st Reconciliation 11AM
March 16 Start to Think About your First Communion Banner
April 13 Last Day of Classes
April 20 Easter Egg Hunt
April 30 (Wednesday) 6PM 1st Communion Rehearsal with 1 Parent- 1st Communion Banners are DUE
1st Communion
May 3 (Saturday) 4:30PM Mass
OR
May 4 (Sunday) 10:30AM Mass
May 10 (Saturday) May Crowning 4:30PM
Or
May 11 (Sunday) 8:30AM or 10:30AM
Come Back in your 1st Communion Outfits and Crown Mary at Mass
Monday Sep 16, 2024
SVDP Meal Program Shopping
Monday Sep 16, 2024 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Sign up for the SVDP Meal Program for tomorrow's shopping!
Sign-up using the link provided:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50352679-svdp
OR Please email Gail at
gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Prayer & Worship (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 All day
Saint Stephen's Prayer and Worship Committee
The role of the standing committee is to nourish and give direction to the liturgical aspect of the parish life by ensuring that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of prayer experiences and liturgical celebrations.
Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month September through May from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (VIRTUAL)
Attendance is not required at meetings.
Prayer and Worship Committee responsibilities include: altar linens, baptismal roses, Sacristy maintenance, and prayer leaders.
Mission Statement
We the Prayer and Worship Committee are dedicated to providing St. Stephen’s Congregation the opportunity for Eucharist and other prayer experiences in a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment formed by the liturgical principles envisioned by Vatican II.
Vision
To welcome and build participation in our Prayer and Worship Committee
- To have adequate representation on Prayer and Worship from all liturgical ministries
To develop and encourage participation in our music ministry:
- Encourage additional cantors
- Enhance the adult choir.
- Cultivate additional singing groups (youth choir, guitar ensemble, etc.)
- Increase use of instrumentalists at liturgies.
- Create new groups such as a brass choir, string ensemble or youth band.
To encourage participation in our liturgical ministries:
- Train and assist hospitality ministers, greeters and ushers. Ministers chose their mass time.
- Recruit lectors. Lectors are given a workbook and are scheduled for reading at masses.
- Nourish and support Eucharistic ministers. Eucharist ministers take a cross from the board when they attend mass.
To foster prayer opportunities:
- To foster adequate catechesis
- To promote a core of Ministers of Communion who take Eucharist to the homebound, sick and elderly every week.
If interested in any of these ministries, please click on the links provided or call our Parish Office at 762-0552.
Liturgical Ministries Music Ministries
Eucharist Ministers Instrumentalists
Hospitality Resurrection Choir
FLC Food Pantry
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
SVDP Meal Program Food Preparation
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Help in the kitchen to prepare a hot meal for the SVDP Meal Program
Please sign up using the link provided below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50352679-svdp
OR Please email Gail at
gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
SVDP Meal Program Transport & Serve
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 3:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Please help and volunteer to transport and serve the meal for the SVDP Meal Program!
Sign-up using the link provided:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50352679-svdp
OR Please email Gail at
gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
Eucharist Adoration
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.”
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love.
Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Reconciliation
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM.
OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession?
Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year.
Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Kids Choir Practice
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Kids Choir Practice
Practice will be held the Wednesday before our Mass from 6-7pm in the church.
We will also practice 30 min before our Mass.
This is a great way to feel more connected to Jesus during Mass.
Anyone interested in joining, please contact Annemarie Weyer at a_travia@hotmail.com or 262-818-4325.
RCIA Class
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM-7:15PM
SEPTEMBER 18
OCTOBER 2
OCTOBER 16
OCTOBER 30
NOVEMBER 13
DECEMBER 4
DECEMBER 18
JANUARY 8
JANUARY 22
FEBRUARY 5
FEBRUARY 19
MARCH 5 Ash Wednesday Mass at 6pm
MARCH 9 (Sunday) Most likely the date and location. 3:30pm Cathedral of St John the Evangelist for the Rite of Election
MARCH 19
APRIL 2
APRIL 17(Thursday) Holy Thursday Mass 6:30pm, rehearsal at 5:30pm
APRIL 18 Good Friday mass at 1:00pm
APRIL 19-Easter Vigil Mass 8:00pm
RE Parents Class
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Parents Class 2024-2025
Once a month on Wednesday evenings 6pm-7pm
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 22
February 19
March 19
April 16
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Thursday Sep 19, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Sep 19, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
- Cantors lead the psalm and assist the assembly’s singing for 4:30pm Vigil Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. We rehearse during the week as needed.
- Our choir meets on Thursday afternoons from September through May from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We lead the psalm, assist the assembly’s singing, and sing a prelude and meditation for the 10:30am Mass each weekend and on Holy Days.
- Instrumentalists are welcome to join us at all Masses. We rehearse during the week as needed.
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Kids Choir at 4:30 Mass
Saturday Sep 21, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Join the St. Stephen’s Kids Choir
Open to all 1st grade-8th grade singers
(friends are welcome even if they are not members of our parish but all singers must attend the practice prior to singing at Mass)
September 21 4:30 Mass
October 19 4:30 Mass
November 23 4:30 Mass
December 24 4:30 Christmas Mass
January 25 4:30 Mass
February 22 4:30 Mass
March 22 4:30 Mass
April 20 8:30 Easter Mass
May 17 4:30 Mass
Practice will be held the Wednesday before our Mass from 6-7pm in the church.
We will also practice 30 min before our Mass.
This is a great way to feel more connected to Jesus during Mass.
Anyone interested in joining, please contact Annemarie Weyer at a_travia@hotmail.com or 262-818-4325.
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
Saturday Sep 21, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Legacy Fund Event
Served in house or TO GO
Special price $16
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
11th Grade Confirmation
Sunday Sep 22, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
11th Grade CONFIRMATION ONLY SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
September 22
October 6-All Baptismal & 1st Communion Certificates are Due
October 20
November 3
November 17
December 1
December 6- Christmas Fun Night
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 15
Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23
February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM.
March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE
Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen
April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt
May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day
May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
RE: Grade 5 - Grade 10
Sunday Sep 22, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
5th Grade – 10th Grade SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
September 22
October 6-All baptismal & 1st Communion Certificates are Due
October 20
November 3
November 16 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 6-8
November 17
December 1
December 6- Christmas Fun Night
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 15
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
February 23
March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10
March 9
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
Children Liturgy of the Word Mass
Sunday Sep 22, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Mass and its readings can be difficult for our younger children to understand and comprehend. At designated Masses, we offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Just before the First Reading, children are invited to THE COMMONS to hear and experience the Readings and Gospel of the day, in an age-appropriate, engaging and more accessible format. Students are led by qualified and dedicated leaders who share the Readings and a reflection. Students then participate in an activity to engage their other senses in the Gospel message and return to Mass during the Offertory.
ALL DATES AT THE 10:30 AM MASS
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
OCTOBER 20, 2024
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
DECEMBER 15, 2024
JANUARY 26, 2025
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
MARCH 9, 2025
APRIL 6, 2025
Bell Tower Blessing
Sunday Sep 22, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Please join us for the Bell Tower Blessing TODAY after 10:30 AM Mass.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.”
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love.
Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Reconciliation
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM.
OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession?
Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year.
Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
CCW Crochet/Knitting Group
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a monthly crochet/knitting/crafting group.
We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month AND
the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Commons from 10:00 - 12:00.
Bring your current projects.
Experienced crochet/knitters will be present to assist if needed.
Come join us for some fun!
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Thursday Sep 26, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Sep 26, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
- Cantors lead the psalm and assist the assembly’s singing for 4:30pm Vigil Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. We rehearse during the week as needed.
- Our choir meets on Thursday afternoons from September through May from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We lead the psalm, assist the assembly’s singing, and sing a prelude and meditation for the 10:30am Mass each weekend and on Holy Days.
- Instrumentalists are welcome to join us at all Masses. We rehearse during the week as needed.
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Adult Formation Discussion
Thursday Sep 26, 2024 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Mission Weekend
Saturday Sep 28, 2024 All day
Asmara: A Modernist African City
Fessahaye Mebrahtu -on behalf of Archbishop Menghesteab of Asmara, Eritrea- coordinates mission appeal in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
The Office World Mission has assigned St. Stephen as the site for mission appeal for this year.
Fr. Dawit Wubishet, MCCJ will be preaching mission appeals.
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Mission Weekend
Sunday Sep 29, 2024 All day
Asmara: A Modernist African City
Fessahaye Mebrahtu -on behalf of Archbishop Menghesteab of Asmara, Eritrea- coordinates mission appeal in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
The Office World Mission has assigned St. Stephen as the site for mission appeal for this year.
Fr. Dawit Wubishet, MCCJ will be preaching mission appeals.
RE: Grade 2 ONLY
Sunday Sep 29, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
SCHEDULE for GRADE 2 ONLY
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
September 29
October 13- Baptismal Certificates are Due
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 6 (Friday) Christmas Night
December 8
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 14- Parents Night Out
February 16
March 2- 1st Reconciliation Rehearsal During Class
March 8 (Saturday) 1st Reconciliation 11AM
March 16 Start to Think About your First Communion Banner
April 13 Last Day of Classes
April 20 Easter Egg Hunt
April 30 (Wednesday) 6PM 1st Communion Rehearsal with 1 Parent- 1st Communion Banners are DUE
1st Communion
May 3 (Saturday) 4:30PM Mass
OR
May 4 (Sunday) 10:30AM Mass
May 10 (Saturday) May Crowning 4:30PM
Or
May 11 (Sunday) 8:30AM or 10:30AM
Come Back in your 1st Communion Outfits and Crown Mary at Mass
RE: K4 - Grade 4
Sunday Sep 29, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
K4 – Grade 4 SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
September 29
October 13-Baptismal certificates are due
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 6 (Friday) Christmas Night
December 8
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 14 Parents Night Out
February 16
March 2
March 16
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 13 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20 Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)