Food Pantry Donations Welcome
Our Food Pantry has seen an uptick in families requesting assistance due to the suspension of SNAP Benefits. We welcome any and all donations to keep supporting those experiencing food insecurity. You can donate items anytime at the cart in the entrance of the Parish Center or bring into the Religious Education Office. If you prefer to contribute to the Food Pantry financially, please use the button below. Thank you for your generosity!
Our Middle School Youth Group is coming soon!
Planning is well underway so stay tuned for more information!
There are still volunteer opportunities for interested adults as well as for high school and college students. For more information, please contact Mike Kennedy (Coordinator of Middle School Ministry) at m.kennedy@stephen.org or at (402) 861-4509.
Saint of the Week
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
St. Elizabeth, Queen of Hungary, was only twenty-four when she died. But what a beautiful life she had led!
Her father was a king. Her aunt was St. Hedwig. When Elizabeth was very young, she married Louis, a young noblemen, who soon became king. She was sweet to her husband and loved her children.
In the midst of this wealth and prestige of royalty, Elizabeth knew that queens must be very good to the poor and sick. So she took care of them in the palace. She nursed them in the hospitals. Her husband grew concerned. "That's no work for a queen." he said. One day she went to visit the poor. Her cloak was full of provisions. Her husband met her. "Are you carrying food like a servant?" he demanded. He pulled open her cloak. Out fell, not food, but lovely red and white roses. Her husband asked her forgiveness. He knew she was a saint!
Her husband died when she was still very young. The next king treated her very badly and threw her out of her palace. But, she trusted God, and God took her swiftly to His palace in Heaven.
Elizabeth is the patron saint of bakers, nursing homes, brides, and beggars. Her Feast is celebrated on November 17.
Over the next few months, all our classes will be going over the Circle of Grace curriculum. This is a curriculum for the safe environment education of children and young people supported and mandated by the Archdiocese of Omaha. Please look over the following documents for more information on the program and on helpful tips on how to discuss important topics with your children.
Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 16: KOC Pancake Breakfast
Nov. 21/22: Parish Retreat
Nov. 25/26: No Rel. Ed. Classes
Dec. 1: First Reconciliation Rel. Ed. Families; 7 p.m.
Dec. 2: First Reconciliation School Families; 7 p.m.
Dec. 23/24: No Rel. Ed. Classes
Dec. 30/31: No Rel. Ed. Classes
Jan. 4: Catechist Winter Banquet; 12-4 p.m.