Spirit of St. Stephen's Catholic Community

06/01/2026

This event "Seeking the Story of Elderhood" features Spirit members Nick Thiesen and Dennis Coyne. It's coming up fast. Description and link in the comments.

05/26/2026

Spirit is pleased to share the news about this week's grand opening at Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi on Friday, May 29. Watch the video about this project and read the details about this event.

05/23/2026

Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost. In keeping with Spirit Tradition, don't forget to wear red! Outgoing Council Chair Lisa Vanderlinden will break open this week's Gospel message for us, Scot and Gretchen Hovan will lead us in song, and so many others will help to make this collaborative service happen. After Liturgy you are invited to a "Saving Space" discussion where there is an opportunity to talk about the readings and Homily.

05/21/2026

Frederick Buechner wrote "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." That place could even be a laundromat! Recent Homilist Kerry McDonald wrote about being "overwhelmed" by the ICE surge and "guilty" for not acting. Then she thought of how much she loves to do laundry. She began helping immigrant families stuck at home get their clothes clean. Soon others also joined in to help with this overlooked but very necessary chore. Find this Homily and others linked in our Tuesday email Bulletins. See comments for how to sign up.

05/15/2026

It's the Seventh Sunday in Easter and Ascension this Sunday, May 17. Join us at 9:10 AM central time in person or online. Links in the comments. After Mass there will be a Spring Assembly. On the agenda is the Budget, a Survey, Elections, and a Committee Fair. Don't forget the coffee and donuts, too.

05/14/2026

Great Food! Entertainment! Games! Tickets are going fast. Many Spirit friends are helping Interfaith Coalition on Immigration (ICOM) with the annual fundraising dinner "Be the Light." It's Saturday, May 16 from 5-8 PM. Look in the comments for the link if you still need tickets.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day - we pray in thanksgiving to all who have guided us and offered a nurturing presence in our lives and in our world.

05/08/2026

Here's a wonderful weekend opportunity in Minneapolis...

Our 25th Annual Mother’s Day Powwow is coming up on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Cedar Ave Field Park.

Grand Entries at 1 PM and 6 PM on Saturday, and 1 PM on Sunday.

There will be drumming, singing, dancing, and time to honor the moms, aunties, grandmas, and matriarchs who hold our families together. This is a chance to celebrate culture, community, and the strong women in our lives.

If you want to learn more about the powwow, you can visit:
https://www.littleearth.org/mothers-day-powwow

We’d love to see you, your family, and your friends there.

05/08/2026

Sunday, May 10 is the Sixth Sunday in Easter. Join us at 9:10 AM in person or on YouTube for worship. No Zoom host this week. After Liturgy there will be a Saving Space discussion near the Cafe in the Commons. It's your opportunity to discuss the readings, Homily, and anything else on your mind.

05/02/2026

Sunday, May 3 - Fifth Sunday in Easter. “Jesus spoke to the disciples: ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled; have faith in God and faith in me. In my Abba God’s house are many dwelling places." Join in for 9:10 AM Liturgy in person and online. Afterwards there will be an Advance Care Planning Talk in New Branches Hall.