St. Stephen's Mission Statement
Saint Stephen's, as a Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Fargo, forms a community of disciples who inspire, nurture, and join people on their faith journey to encounter and grow in Jesus Christ.
Senior RecognitionClick on a picture to view a larger image.
The seniors of St. Stephen's were honored at Mass on Sunday, May 18th. Destiny McCoy, Addison Uglem. Willow Pollert, and Avery Gratton were presented with a crucifix and a rosary by the president of the Knights of Columbus, Brian Stark. Coffee, juice, and donuts were served in the basement following Mass.
The Baccalaureate service was held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at 2:00pm. The invocation by Fr. Casey, the message by Pr. David Johnson, a prayer by Pr. Josh Fryman, and the benediction by Pr. Jeff Gulley. Music by the Crescendo Brass Band. Coffee and bars were served after the service. Crowning of Mary
Dates to Remember
PARISH EVENTS
June14th/15th Fr. Casey's 30th ordination anniversary celebration refreshements will be served after both Masses downstairs in the basement. All are welcome Mass Schedule: Monday - Pastors Day Off Tuesday - 5:30pm Mass Wednesday -5:30pm Mass Thursday - 11:00am Mass At North Wood Nursing Home Friday - *9:00am Mass at St Stephan's 1st Friday Followed by adoration till 12:30 Friday - *10:00am Mass at Larimore NH Saturday - 5:00pm Vigil Mass Sunday - 9:00am Mass *Note: The first Friday of each month we have adoration from 9:30-12:30 at St. Stephen's, all other Fridays, the Mass is at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Larimore June 6 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5 When you are traveling you can use the link below to find Mass times for a Catholic Church near you. catholicmasstime.org/ CCD classes - For grades K-6 meet on Sunday morning, from 10:00-11:00am, in the church basement. For grades 7-12 meet on Sunday morning, from 10:00-11:00am, in the church basement. Note: CCD classes are October to May The Word Among Us has the readings, prayers, and responses for all the daily and Sunday masses. It's available to pick up in the narthex (foyer), if you can't find a copy there ask Fr. Casey for one.
Daily Mass readings Monday, June 9 Genesis 3:9-15,20 Psalm 87 John19:25-34 Tuesday, June 10 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Psalm 119 Matthew 5:13-16 Wednesday, June 11 Acts 11:21b-26;13-3 Psalm 98 Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday, June 12 2 Corinthians 3:15-4;1, 3-6 Psalm 85 Matthew 5:20-26 Friday, June 13 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Psalm 116 Matthew 5:27-32 Saturday, June 14 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Psalm 103 Mathew 5:33-37 Sunday, June 15 The Most Holy Trinity Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 Baby ShowerThe ladies of the Altar Society were entertained at the home of JoAnne Uglem in Northwood on July 31st for a baby shower benefitting the Relate Care Clinic in GF. The Relate Care Clinic was formerly called the Women's Pregnancy Center, the speaker was the executive director of the clinic, Jill Chandler, who was very informative about the mission of the clinic. The ladies brought gifts of diapers, wipes, and cute baby outfits. JoAnne and her family/helpers served a delicious meal and drinks, and after Jill's presentation JoAnne gave a reading of Fr. Casey's last monthly letter, it was inspirational. Bernie Braun won the drawing for a doorprize of a bouquet of beautiful red roses, and Jill was given a bouquet to take home too.
Summer FlowersIrises, peonies, spirea, lilies.......
Confirmation and First Communion
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Join us as we serve the Lord:We invite you to "make a difference" in the St. Stephen's Parish community. Please contact Father Casey or Teresa Gorman to find out how you can:
Prayer Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous: teach me to serve You as You deserve: to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing I am doing Your will. St. Ignatius of Loyola Please pray for the health of: For our Congregation, for our families, friends, neighbors, our diocese, our country, and around the world. We pray for Ukraine and Israel.
Prayer for the Sick
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, we turn to You in this time of illness.. O dearest Comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in Your hands. We place our sick under Your care and humbly ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us. Amen. Holy Rosary videoPray the Rosary with Bishop Barron! The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, which are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and, outside the seasons of Advent and Lent, on Sundays, are:
2:07 - The Resurrection 6:26 - The Ascension 11:08 - The Descent of the Holy Spirit 16:29 - The Assumption 21:33 - The Coronation of Mary Obituaries
August 31, 1949 - February 2, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Georgeson, age 75 of Mapleton, ND formerly of Niagara, ND passed away on February 2nd at Edgewood Memory Care in Grand Forks, ND. Betty was the first of 5 children born to Frank and Rose (Dvorak) Beneda. Betty married James Georgeson on June 28th. 1966. James and Betty lived on the family farm where they raised their four children. Faith, Family, Friends and the Farm were all very important to Betty. Faith was especially important as she hardly missed Sunday in church and was an active member of the St. Stephen’s Altar Society. She always had time for a cup of coffee for anyone that stopped by and will be remembered for her smile and laugh. She enjoyed her garden and kept her canning cupboard full and her flower garden beautiful. She helped keep the farm running smoothly, running errands at top speed and we mean top speed and everyone’s bellies full delivering many meals to the fields. She was also a member of the quilters “Whip Stitchers.” After James passed away Betty married Jon Heyerman and moved to Casselton. Jon and Betty enjoyed traveling to many places including a trip to Europe and a few to Alaska. They both enjoyed dancing and far too many garage sales until dementia forced her into memory care. Betty is survived by her husband Jon Heyerman, children: Joyce (Shayne) Bratlie, Clint (Aparna) Georgeson, Donna (Troy Lillehaugen) Georgeson, Siblings; Marcy (Arden) Bell, Marie (Warren) Hurst, David (Jodi) Beneda, Grandchildren; Cody (Jenna) Bratlie, Justin Bratlie, Ryan (Sam) Bratlie, Matthew (Dakota) Bratlie, James Georgeson, Navya Georgeson, Ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her husband James Georgeson, her parents Frank and Rose Beneda, son Michael Georgeson and brother Ed Beneda. In lieu of flowers the family wishes you to make a donation to Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday February 5, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. with Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Bakke Funeral Home of Larimore. Funeral Services held 1 p.m. Thursday February 6, 2025 in the St. Stephen’s Catholic Church of Larimore. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Bellevue Cemetery, Larimore. BAKKE FUNERAL HOME, LARIMORE, ND Online guestbook: www.bakkefuneralhomes.com 
Robert “Bob” Lunney, age 92, of Northwood and formerly Larimore, ND died on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Northwood Nursing Home where he had been comfortably living since 2017.
Bob was born on June 25, 1932 to Hugh and Gladys (Delaney) Lunney near Larimore, ND. Growing up, Bob worked on the family farm alongside his father and brother until the farm was sold and they moved into Larimore. In 1966 he began working as a janitor in the Larimore School System until his retirement in 2008. Bob always resided with his mother, helping her with the house and yard work. Bob loved gardening and continued to expand his garden plot each year. He could frequently be seen selling his produce about town. Bob was also an avid stamp collector. Bob was a lifelong member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Larimore. He was Baptized and Confirmed his Catholic faith there. Bob was a loner, preferring not to be in the center of activity. He spent many holiday meals with the Weber family. During conversations his knowledge of world and financial events was very obvious he enjoyed reading and keeping up with the news. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, his only sibling Richard, and nephew Jeff. He is survived by his niece Cindy Fulfer and nephew Mike Lunney, along with several great nieces and nephews, and friend Pam Pollert of Northwood. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Larimore. VISITATION: One hour prior to the service. RITE OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Bellevue Cemetery, Larimore Prayer for Peace
Mary, Queen of Peace, save us all, who have so much trust in you, from wars, hatred, and oppression. Make us all learn to live in peace, and educate ourselves for peace, do what is demanded by justice and respect the rights of every person, so that peace may be firmly established. Amen Pope Saint John Paul ll Beth Andrys, is our new admisistrative assistant as of May5th. She succeeds Teresa Gorman who retired after 6 years of faithful service as the church secretary.
Parish Council & Finance CouncilTom McMahon - Finance Council
Tim Pietron - Finance Council Bob Landman - Lay Director Lonny Gunthener - Lay Director JoAnne Uglem -Northwood -Parish Council Chair Rose Funseth - Music Meg Farrell - Altar Society Jenna Kyllo -Director of Religious Education Brian Stark - KC's Father Casey - Pastor Paulette Hubbard -member Leslie Wiegandt -member Dean Hoover -member Rosemary Hoover -member Administration and MaintenanceBeth Andrys - Secretary
Teresa Gorman - Sacristan Mary Ann Smith - Sacristan Teresa Gorman - Church Website Dwight Stark - Snow Removal - Parking Lots Sam Sather - Lawn Care JoAnne Uglem -Deanery Council Rose Funseth - Deanery Council Meg Farrell - St. Ruth Circle President JoAnne Uglem - St. Anne Circle President Parish CouncilClick below to read the minutes from the June 2023 Parish Council meeting.
Altar SocietyClick below to read the minutes from the April 2024 Altar Society meeting.
Click below to read "2016 St. Stephen's Projects - Make a Five Year Plan of Action" outlined by JoAnne Uglem.
Click on the file below to hear Paulette sing "Ave Maria".
FEBRUARY, 2025 - FOR VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE |
Pope Francis: “When I was 17 years old, I was a student and was working. I had my own plans. I wasn’t thinking at all of being a priest. But one day, I went into the church…and God was there, waiting for me! God still calls young people even today, sometimes in ways we can’t imagine. Sometimes we don’t hear because we’re too busy with our own things, our own plans, even with our own things in the Church. But the Holy Spirit also speaks to us through dreams, and speaks to us through the concerns young people feel in their hearts. If we accompany their journeys, we’ll see how God is doing new things with them. And we’ll be able to welcome His call in ways that better serve the Church and the world today. Let’s trust young people! And, above all, let’s trust God for He calls everyone! Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel called to live Jesus’s mission in life: either through the priestly life, or religious life.” The video for the Diocese of Fargo 2025 God's Gift Appeal campaign.
The Veil Removed is a short film that reveals the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass, as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church.
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