For the 2026/2027 year, we will work through a study called “Living in the Fathers Love” from the program Walking With Purpose founded by Lisa Brenninkmeyer. We will have a special mini-sessions during Advent and then do the The Bible and the Virgin Mary: Journey Through Scripture during the second semester. Share with us as we explore Catholicism in our day to day life.

• When: Fridays from 9:30 – 11 AM (we follow the SSM school calendar) starting September 4th – May.
• Where: Parish Center
• Format:  We begin with fellowship time, then read and work through that week’s study guide questions–both scripture based ones and personal reflections, and sometimes accompanied by a series of video talks. No pre-class preparation is necessary, jump in anytime. Optional prayer and reflection sections to complete on your own.
• Materials: Paperback study guide or e-book available.  Contact Christie to order (to possibly save on shipping charges).
• Questions? Email Christie Hinton at czhinton@mac.com. 

Join other women of St. Stephen the Martyr parish once per month as we journey together through “Acts of the Apostles” by Little Rock Scripture Study.

• When: 2nd Saturday of the Month from 9 – 11 AM, beginning September 12, 2026
• Where: Parish Center
• All materials, including books, are provided.
• Register & Reserve Your Book: call Janice Dethlefs at 402-651-0153 or Jan Mitchell 402-669-7409.

Our 2026/2027 Seeking Truth Bible study will cover the Synoptic Gospels.

• When: Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:45 AM, beginning August 25, 2026 (holiday break in December/January) through March, 2027.
• Where: Parish Center
• Format: Read together, answer questions (that will be supplied to everyone ahead of class time), and watch the Seeking Truth Sharon Doran lecture
• Register: Contact Diane Burton at 402-490-5966/ burdi561@gmail.com or Connie Cinnamon at 402-669-3629/ ccinnamon47@gmail.com

Come and learn the Lectio Divina way to pray! Lectio Divina means “Divine Reading”. Our women’s group invites you to learn the practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God’s word.

• When: First Thursday of each month from 9:15 – 10:30 AM, beginning September 3rd
• Where: Parish Center
• Format: We will go through Bishop Barron’s “The Pivotal Players Vol. 2”. Our women’s group invites you to learn the practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God’s word.
• Questions? Contact Nancy at wiederholtnancy@hotmail.com.