Parishioner Care & Community Outreach

If you are interested in one or more of these opportunities to serve your parish community, please contact Colleen Eusterwiemann, Pastoral Care Coordinator, at 402-861-4538 or c.eusterwiemannor@stephen.org or the contact listed.

Food Pantry

Our Food Pantry is open to all in our parish family and the greater community who are in need. We provide not only food items but a listening ear and we ensure your dignity and confidentiality. If at any time, you are in need, call Colleen Eusterwiemann (402) 861-4538. We are always ready to open our doors! With many Blessings!

Volunteers – Volunteers are needed to assist in collecting donations, shopping, organizing, and packaging.
Donation Drives – Thank you for the continued support of our ongoing Donation Drives. Items can be dropped off in the entryway of the Parish Center. Additionally, take advantage of curbside drop-off with the Knights of Columbus on the first Saturday of every month from 10 AM to 12 PM. Look for more information in the bulletin for special opportunities to donate and lists of specific items needed.

More info at stephen.org/food-pantry

Funeral Lunches

St. Stephen Funeral Lunch Ministry shows caring, kindness and hospitality to families who have lost a loved one by providing assistance with food and/or serving for funeral luncheons. Contact: Colleen Eusterwiemann at 402-861-4538 or c.eusterwiemannor@stephen.org or Susan McDonnell at 402-659-5237.

Prayer Shawl

Gather, pray and make Prayer Shawls/Blankets to be given to persons experiencing a crisis in their life. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:15 to 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Center. Contact: Kathy Stodola at (402) 981-1592.

Rosary Making

Gather to make rosaries for our Becoming Catholic! RCIA candidates, those in hospitals, nursing homes, and going on mission trips. This group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Gonderinger Parish Center. Contact: Sara Klein at (402) 690-3526.

Back 2 Work

Assist fellow parishioners facing financial and personal challenges caused by unemployment or underemployment by providing your professional services in the areas of human resources, financial planning or family counseling. Contact: Colleen Eusterwiemann, Pastoral Care Coordinator, at 402-861-4538 or c.eusterwiemannor@stephen.org

Community Care (Social Justice)

Assist in serving the needs of parish families and the broader community (food pantry, home meals, transportation, Adopt-a-Family, etc). Contact: Colleen Eusterwiemann, Pastoral Care Coordinator

Stephen Ministers

Provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. Training is provided. Contact: Colleen Eusterwiemann, Pastoral Care Coordinator

Senior Care

Visit with a Brookside Village resident once a week. You will be matched with a person who shares your interests. Contact: Colleen Eusterwiemann, Pastoral Care Coordinator

Creation Care Team

The St. Stephen Creation Care Team is a member of the Catholic Climate Covenant that the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops helped form in response to the USCCB’s 2001 statement on climate change. Like the National Organization, our goals include providing information about the Church’s call to care for creation and care for the poor. We offer education and volunteer opportunities and publish a monthly newsletter. To join the team or be added to the newsletter list, contact mnlech@cox.net.

Respect Life

Every human life is precious, created uniquely by God. St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church invites you to proclaim Christ through our Respect Life Ministry. From regular prayer to public demonstrations to service and giving opportunities, we hope your whole family will find a way to support a greater respect for life from conception to natural death. Learn more at stephen.org/respect-life or contact: Jason Smith at (402) 968-3002 (cell) or (402) 203-3587 (home).