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3 - Advent Morning of Reflection for Women to be held in Church and Family Center from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Participants are invited to bring potluck brunch items to share. Please call the Faith Formation Office by December 1 to make your reservation.

4 - Youth Led Evening Mass at 6:00pm.

7 - Super Grad Christmas Celebration - As always, we begin with Mass at 11:00 am here at St. Stephen. Then we’re off to the Woman’s City Club for a gala and beautiful luncheon. Christmas fun follows with music (including Father Paul’s guitar) and even Santa! You won’t want to miss this event! Please reserve your place by November 30. Send $25.00 to Pat Curran , 1705 Pontiac Rd, EGR, 49506. Call Pat at 243-5951 or Audrey at 957-4615 for additional information.

11 - Advent Penance Service at 4:00pm. All are welcome!

18 - Parish Christmas Party - at 5:00pm to be held in the parish rectory.

11 - The St. Roberts Career Transition Ministry will meet on Wednesday, January 11 and 25, 9;30-11:30 a.m. at St. Roberts, Ada, in the Parish Life Center. Our group meeting begins with a prayer and introductions followed by a topic on work search along with roundtable discussion and goal setting for each member. More information about the ministry can be found at www.earn-network.org. There is no cost to them and the coffee is always hot and the fellowship is heartwarming.

15 - Blood Drive at St. Stephen Parish - Sign up now online at MiBlood.org. Sign up after all the Masses the week-ends of Dec. 17th & 18th, 24th & 25th, Dec 31st & Jan. 1, & Jan.7th & 8th. Call Isabel Hollern for more information, 243-2852.

25 - The St. Roberts Career Transition Ministry will meet on Wednesday, January 11 and 25, 9;30-11:30 a.m. at St. Roberts, Ada, in the Parish Life Center. Our group meeting begins with a prayer and introductions followed by a topic on work search along with roundtable discussion and goal setting for each member. More information about the ministry can be found at www.earn-network.org. There is no cost to them and the coffee is always hot and the fellowship is heartwarming.

28 - Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic Schools Fair 2012 - 10am to noon - Have you ever considered a Catholic education for your children? Are you curious about the difference a Catholic Education can make? Did you know there are 27 Catholic elementary and 4 high schools? Join us for a Catholic Schools Fair where you can learn about the Catholic Schools in your area, meet with representatives from our schools and take home amazing possibilities! Where Christ illuminates learning and life! If you plan on attending, please contact us at: schooladmin@dioceseofgrandarpids.org 616.249.0590. In case of severe weather the alternate date will be Saturday, February 4.

17, 18, 19 - Men's Retreat - St. Lazare Retreat House. For more information contact Paul Solberg at 901-2261 or Paul Mack at 446-7269

17 - Confirmation