St. Stephen the First Martyr

My name is Carol Marion and I’ve been a parishioner here at St. Stephens for 28 years.  One year ago, I was sitting where you are listening to someone speak about a program called “Discovering Christ.”   It sounded interesting but I was thinking, like many of you may be, ‘that’s not for me.  I’m not really a joiner, I’m way too busy and can’t fit it in my schedule.’  I could think of one hundred excuses not to.  But sometimes God gives us a little push, and I’m very grateful that He did.

So what exactly is Discovering Christ?  I guess the best explanation is in its title “Discovering Christ” . I know all of us sharing in this beautiful Mass know Christ, but sometimes that relationship needs to be renewed, refreshed - to be more focused.  And that’s what this experience can help you do.

As everyone knows, life can be very busy, hectic and rushed.  I seemed to only be doing the bare minimum to maintain my faith.  I realized I needed to take action to develop a deeper relationship with God.  Discovering Christ was instrumental in helping me actively invite God to be with me in every moment and it has changed my life.

So, no matter where you are in your faith journey, Discovering Christ can make a difference by drawing you even closer to God and His love.

I invite you to attend, and promise it will truly be a meaningful, life changing experience.

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Looking for ways to grow your faith?  Click on the photo below to see the resources we share here ... and share the link with your friends and family!

Regarding Church Building Entry Doors

Our Lord receives many visits throughout the day and evening. Our aim is to grant access to the Church and also be diligent in watching out for your safety.

Beginning Monday, July 15, only one outside door will remain unlocked between 4pm and 8pm Monday- Friday.

If you are coming to pray or will be attending a meet- ing after 4pm, please park in the Church parking lot and enter through the door located between the Handicapped and Clergy parking spots.

This change will also be in effect for All Night Adoration beginning in August.

We appreciate your patience and the adjustment you will be making!

Religious Education registration for the school year of 2019/20 will open on August 25th at Noon.  Please click on the Rel Ed link above to register!

We are so excited to share with you the all new LITTLE SAINTS Sunday School Program for children who are not yet old enough to enter our Sacramental Prep Religious Education clas- ses. This program is geared toward children ages 3 (toilet trained) - 6 (kindergarten) and is a first experi- ence in faith education.

Sessions are held during the 9am Sun- day Mass one Sunday a month and three Sundays during Advent and Lent. Children attend the sessions while parents attend 9am mass. Each session will include a bible story, prayer, song, craft and active play.

Mark your calendars for the following Sunday sessions which will be held in our school at 9am each week:

September 29, October 27, November 24, December 1, 8, 15, January 26, February 23, March 8, 15, 22, and April 26

Cost for 12 Sessions is $40

Please click on the photo above to register!
 

Many people come to us to ask for Masses to be offered in memory of their loved ones, as well as for living intentions.  As our parish has grown, it has been difficult to fulfill all of these requests, and our book of Mass intentions fills up immediately after it is opened for the coming year.   As a way to accommodate our parishioners and their families, we are offering other ways to memorialize those who have passed on to heaven. 

Announced Masses
Offered at St. Stephen’s • $15

Unannounced Masses
Offered by missionary & retired priests • $10

Purgatorial Society
Remembrance at the 9am Mass the first Sunday of each month for one year • $25

Sanctuary Candle
Burns for one week in memory of your loved one • $10

Music Hymnal
Name of your loved one will be placed in the front of a book • $20

Altar Flowers
Flowers placed on the altar for one week and the name of your loved one listed in the bulletin • $100

To arrange any of the above or for more information please stop in the office or call us at 845-986-4028.