May the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ fill your heart with hope and purpose this Easter season. The miracle of Easter is a testament to God's love and power. Praying that you experience this mighty love in your life. Rejoice, for our Savior has risen! The Religious Education Team
Please join us on Sunday, April 7th after the 10:30 AM Mass for an Easter celebration!
We’ll start in the Gongeringer Parish Center with donuts, “Sleepless from Seattle” coffee cart, and face painting. Then we’ll head out to the field to continue the Easter fun with an egg hunt and a visit from live bunnies for the kids to pet and hold!
Only five spots left! Come join St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Wenceslaus students as we travel to and attend the Steubenville conference in Rochester, Minnesota. It is an exciting weekend conference that evangelizes, equips and empowers 9th-12th grade youth. Enjoy keynote speakers, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and much more.
All rising freshmen in high school through rising freshmen in college are invited to attend this weekend retreat with our group.
Total Cost: $500 (includes deposit, transportation, lodging, 4 meals and t-shirt)
Due now: $125 non-refundable deposit
Due April 1st: $375 Registration Closes April 1
Fundraising: If you require additional financial help, please contact Adam Ybarra at a.ybarra@stephen.org for scholarship and fundraising options.
Station Leaders are the core of VBS. They are our volunteers who present the material in the stations to the children. Each station leader will have a manual that is easy to follow with the day's activities. All adult volunteers must be Safe Environment Trained and can register one child for FREE.
Vacation Bible School
June 10-14, 2024
9 am to Noon
Youth Volunteers
Help volunteer during Vacation Bible School! Youth volunteers must be going into 7th grade in the Fall of 2024 and up to age 18. Please read the intros in the sign up for details of each volunteer selection! There are lots of areas to volunteer! Contact Eileen Smith with questions at e.smith@stephen.org or 402-861-4513.
Disciple Of Christ Winners
The following students earned the Disciple of Christ Award:
Wyatt Allen Grade 3
Emma Lukken Grade 3
Piper Brown Grade 3
Xander Steffen Grade 4
New Facebook Page
Does the beautiful weather have you spring cleaning?! Join the SSM Parish Buy/Sell/Trade Facebook group and sell your gently used items (sports equipment, clothing, uniforms, furniture, toys, etc.) to fellow parishioners. Join the group at facebook.com/groups/ss. Questions?
Contact Annie Sanderson at Annie.Sanderson.as@gma.
When: Tuesday,May 28th - Friday, May 31st
- 8:30-10:30 AM (Grades 1-3)
- 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM (Grades 4-8)
Where: St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School gym
Who: Boys and girls Grades 1-8 (2024-25 school year)
Questions: Contact Kathy Jones at kjonesflaminghoops@gmail.com
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
The Saint Stephens Knights of Columbus are accepting applications for the 2024 Deacon Wesley Kreun Memorial Scholarship. This is not an academic scholarship. We award based upon the applicant’s service to our parish family and involvement in other charitable activities which align with our Catholic faith. We will award four $500 dollar 1-year scholarships to individuals attending a local Catholic High School and four $1,000 1-year scholarships to individuals attending an accredited college or university. Additionally, new this year, we will award one $1,000 scholarship to an individual attending a trade school. Applications are available either from the kiosk in the Gathering Space or from our website kofc10160.org until April 30.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Saint Stephen the Martyr Parish Office by May 1st. If you have any questions, please reach out to Hank Hardy at hhardy@janome-america.com.
Upcoming Dates
- Mar. 31: Easter
- Apr. 5: Confirmation Retreat
- Apr. 7: Easter Egg Hunt
- Apr. 9/10: No Rel. Ed. Classes
- Apr. 15: Fall Registration Begins
- Apr. 21: First Communion
- Apr.30/May 1: Last week of class
- May 6/7/8: Confirmation
- June 10-14: Vacation Bible School
- July 7-12: Totus Tuus
Main Office: 402-896-5683
Sandy Kimmey, Director of Religious Education
s.kimmey@stephen.org or 402-861-4510
Eileen Smith, Assistant Director of Religious Education
e.smith@stephen.org or 402-861-4513
Sam Jizba, Confirmation Coordinator, s.jizba@stephen.org or 402-861-4512
Anita Finger, Office Assistant & Copy Room Facilitator
a.finger@stephen.org or 402-861-4523
Office Hours
Monday: 9 am to 3 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 1 pm
