June 3rd, 2012

Grief Support   -  If you are grieving the death of a loved one, come find strength and compassion with the St. Stephen’s Grief Support Group on Sunday, June 17th from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Chapel. Our topic will be: "Fears". For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. "The Lord heals the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds." Psalm 147, 2-3    

The Nursery will be closed during the months of July and August and will reopen September 9th, 2012. We are in need of adult volunteers (18 and older) to begin assisting in September. Experience with infants and toddlers a must. Candidate will assist with mass and special events. God's work begin's in the nursery. Come join us. Please contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 or ststephenschildcare@gmail.com

Seminarian Aid is a fund established and sustained by the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women to support the education of our future priests. Simply pick up an occasion Mass card which is available at the Narthex, and submit your donation to ACCW Central, Seminarian Aid.

St. Anthony's 8th annual Family Fun Auction will be held on June 8th, 2012 at the Parish Hall from 5:30 - 9:00pm. Over 200+ silent auction items to bid on, including a section of kid related items. Come and join us for a wonderful night and help us support St. Anthony's school. The Knights of Columbus will be selling food, the Girl Scouts will be selling desserts and the Boy Scouts will be selling popcorn. You'll be able to purchase Father Lane Coffee & beer and wine will be for sale,too. We'll have games and "free" face painting for the kids. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Mark your calendars and plan to attend this great event!

 Breakfast Next Sunday (June 10th) in our Church Hall will be sponsored by the St. Stephen’s Venture Scouts Crew 714. Your attendance at this Fundraiser Breakfast will be greatly appreciated. $7.00 per adult and $15.00 for an entire family
St Anthony School is still making student placements for the 2012 – 2013 school year. Please contact the school office for details. 425-255-0059 or Eaton@sasr.org

See Fr Ed on Video at www.ststephenslife.com - In this latest installment, Fr. Ed walks the grounds of Tahoma National Cemetery and discusses the power of Easter in our lives.

'Strengthsfinders'  - Are you doing what you do best? Would you like better tools to meet life challenges? Join us for a four week workshop to grow in awareness and understanding of your God-given talents that will enhance your home, work, community, and spiritual life! Sessions are Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Rm 128). To register or for more info, contact Clare Ettensohn, Steward for Parishioner Talents: sstm.talents@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 x131.

The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Please join us on Wednesday, June 13th at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Joan Sevigny at joansevigny@comcast.net.

WANTED: A person to occasionally move furniture. A truck is a necessity. St. Stephen Housing Association (SSHA) pays $15 per hour, plus mileage. Please call our office at 253-638-9798.

Widow & Widowers Function: Wednesday, June 20th, 6:00-8:30 PM. Renton Senior Center Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner and Show ($8.00) Klondike Kapers is set in the Gold Rush Days. Carpooling will be available. Reserve tickets - Jeannie - 206-371-1876.

Kitchen Helpers Needed! - Volunteers are needed to help clean and organize our parish kitchen each week. This important ministry is a great way to gain new skills, meet people, and build community! Volunteer days and times are flexible, however Kitchen Helpers are especially needed on Monday mornings. To learn more please contact Clare Ettensohn at sstm.talents@gmail.com or at 253.631.1940 x131

Position Opening in Before and After School Supervision Program Do you know a teenager 16 or older interested in a great after school job? St. Anthony School’s BASS (Before and After School Supervision) will have openings for assistants this upcoming school year. Great pay, great hours, school holidays off! Interested? Contact Barbara Feeley, c/o St. Anthony School, 336 Shattuck Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 or e-mail to feeley@sasr.org . St. Anthony School is an equal opportunity employer.
2013 Honduras Mission - If you are considering joining us on our February 2013 Mission trip to Honduras, or would like more information about our upcoming trip, please contact Patrick Flanigan at flanigap@comcast.net or Debbie Dullenty at ddullenty@comcast.net. We will let you know about our upcoming meeting to discuss our 2013 trip.

It’s time to work on renewing your annual Safe Environment certification! Please go to: www.ststephenslife.com and click on the link for Safe Environment Training to see what part of the program you should complete this year!

June 4 Monday

8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary

5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer

6:30p – 7:00p MASS

7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration

7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714

June 5 Tuesday

8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary

9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

6:00p -- 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner

6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir

7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus

June 6 Wednesday

8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary

9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer

6:30p -- 7:00p MASS

7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice

7:30p – 9:00p Catechism with Fr. Ed

June 7 Thursday

8:30a – 9:00a MASS

9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts

7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena

7:00p – 9:00p RCIA

7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council

June 8 Friday

8:30a – 9:00a MASS

9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation

9:00a–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

June 9 Saturday

8:00a- 10:00a SSTM Men's Group

8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary

9:00a.– 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation

5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS

6:00p – 8:00p Sr. Maureen 50<sup>th Anniversary Reception

June 10 Sunday

8:30a – 9:30a MASS

9:45a- 10:45a Altar Server Training

11:00- 12:00p MASS

6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group

7:00p – 8:00p MASS Note Time Change

6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group</sup>

May 27th, 2012

See Fr Ed on Video at www.ststephenslife.com - In this latest installment,  Fr. Ed walks the grounds of Tahoma National Cemetery and discusses the power of Easter in our lives.

On Memorial Day, Monday May 28,  Mass will be celebrated at the four Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries.  All are invited to attend.

Holyrood Cemetery – 206-363-8404
10:30 a.m.- Celebrant: Most Rev. Eusebio Elzondo,Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle
2:00 p.m. – Mass in Vietnamese with the Vietnamese Community

Calvary Cemetery – 206-522-0996
10:30 a.m. Celebrant: Rev. Ron Funke, SJ

Gethsemane Cemetery – 253-838-2240
10:30 a.m.- Celebrant: Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain Archbishop of Seattle
12:15 p.m. – Mass in Vietnamese with the Vietnamese Community

St. Patrick Cemetery – 253-838-2240
10:30 a.m. Mass

'Strengthsfinders'
Are you doing what you do best? Would you like better tools to meet life challenges? Join us for a four week workshop to grow in awareness and understanding of your God-given talents that will enhance your home, work, community, and spiritual life! Sessions are Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Rm 128). To register or for more info, contact Clare Ettensohn, Steward for Parishioner Talents: sstm.talents@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 x131.

24 hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday June 1st is First Friday for the month.... Please consider making a holy hour in adoration of our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We all come to Jesus with our praises, our thanksgiving, and our needs. Adoration will be in the chapel from 9 AM Friday until 3 PM Saturday.  Please, sign up for your favorite time(s) on the board by the chapel doors. Questions? Contact Bernie Wittgens 253-631-5560.

The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.   Please join us on Wednesday, June 13th at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Joan Sevigny at joansevigny@comcast.net.

WANTED:  A person to occasionally move furniture.  A truck is a necessity.  St. Stephen Housing Association (SSHA) pays $15 per hour, plus mileage.  Please call our office at 253-638-9798.

Youth Choir Information
The Youth Choir will be rehearsing on Sunday, June 3rd, from 10:00-10:45am in the Chapel. We are learning songs that we will sing at the 8:30am mass on Sunday, June 10th. Choir members will meet at 8:00am on June 10th, wearing their "Sunday Best" clothes, ready to sing. The choir will then celebrate the end of our year together with a Breakfast Celebration following mass.The Youth Choir will be taking a summer break, and resume rehearsals in the fall. Give Laurie Samora a call at 253-631-3473 with questions.

Job Opening
Gethsemane Cemetery has an immediate opening for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position is classified as Regular Part-Time. General qualifications include 2-3 years administrative or general office work experience; high school or GED; bookkeeping experience; proficiency in Microsoft office suite specifically in Word and Excel; active member of the Catholic Church. Resume’s may be emailed to Faye McClain at fmcclain@MyCatholicCemetery.org or faxed to 253-874-5910.

Widow & Widowers Function: Wednesday, June  20th, 6:00-8:30 PM. Renton Senior Center Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner and Show ($8.00) Klondike Kapers is set in the Gold Rush Days. Carpooling will be available. Reserve tickets - Jeannie - 206-371-1876.

50plus Potluck Friday May 18th at 6:00 PM.  Bingo night.  253 852 5864  for more info. Bring a guest.

Kitchen Helpers Needed!  - Volunteers are needed to help clean and organize our parish kitchen each week.  This important ministry is a great way to gain new skills, meet people, and build community!  Volunteer days and times are flexible, however Kitchen Helpers are especially needed on Monday mornings.  To learn more please contact Clare Ettensohn at sstm.talents@gmail.com or at 253.631.1940 x131

Position Opening in Before and After School Supervision Program Do you know a teenager 16 or older interested in a great after school job?  St. Anthony School’s BASS (Before and After School Supervision) will have openings for assistants this upcoming school year.  Great pay, great hours, school holidays off! Interested?   Contact Barbara Feeley, c/o St. Anthony School, 336 Shattuck Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 or e-mail to feeley@sasr.org . St. Anthony School is an equal opportunity employer.

2013 Honduras Mission - If you are considering joining us on our February 2013 Mission trip to Honduras, or would like more information about our upcoming trip, please contact Patrick Flanigan at flanigap@comcast.net or Debbie Dullenty at ddullenty@comcast.net.  We will let you know about our upcoming meeting to discuss our 2013 trip.

It’s time to work on renewing your annual Safe Environment certification! Please go to: www.ststephenslife.com and click on the link for Safe Environment Training to see what part of the program you should complete this year!

May 28   Monday  Offices Closed
8:30a – 9:00a   Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p   Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p   MASS
7:00p – 8:00p   Eucharistic Adoration
7:15p – 9:00p   Respect Life Committee
Boy Scouts will not be meeting due to Memorial Day Holiday.

May 29   Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a   Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p   Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 8:30p   Fil-Am Choir

May 30   Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a   Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p   Eucharistic Adoration
5:30p – 6:00p   Evening Prayer
6:30p -- 7:00p  MASS
7:15p – 9:00p   Choir Practice

May 31   Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a   MASS
9:00a – 3:00p   Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 7:45p   Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p   RCIA

June 1   First Friday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a – 9:00a   MASS
9:00a–10:00a    Reconciliation
9:00a–9a Sat.   Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 5:00p Garage Sale
10:00a-- noon Rosary Making

June 2   First Saturday
7:30a – 8:00a Morning Prayer
8:10a – 8:20a Benediction
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p   Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 3:00p Strength Finders Intro
9:00a – 7:00p Garage Sale
3:00p – 4:00p   Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p   Vigil MASS
6:00p – 9:00p Eucharistic Ministers Fellowship

June 3   Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a   MASS
9:00a – 2:00p Garage Sale
11:00- 12:00p   MASS
5:30p – 6:30p   Life Teen MASS - Time Change June 10th!
6:30p – 9:00p   Charismatic Prayer Group

Sunday Night Mass Time Changes to 7:00 PM June 10th!

May 13th, 2012

See Fr Ed on Video at www.ststephenslife.com - In this latest installment,  Fr. Ed walks the grounds of Tahoma National Cemetery and discusses the power of Easter in our lives.

On Memorial Day, Monday May 28,  Mass will be celebrated at the four Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries.  All are invited to attend.

Holyrood Cemetery – 206-363-8404
10:30 a.m.- Celebrant: Most Rev. Eusebio Elzondo,Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle
2:00 p.m. – Mass in Vietnamese with the Vietnamese Community

Calvary Cemetery – 206-522-0996
10:30 a.m. Celebrant: Rev. Ron Funke, SJ

Gethsemane Cemetery – 253-838-2240
10:30 a.m.- Celebrant: Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain Archbishop of Seattle
12:15 p.m. – Mass in Vietnamese with the Vietnamese Community

St. Patrick Cemetery – 253-838-2240
10:30 a.m. Mass

Job Opening
Gethsemane Cemetery has an immediate opening for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position is classified as Regular Part-Time. General qualifications include 2-3 years administrative or general office work experience; high school or GED; bookkeeping experience; proficiency in Microsoft office suite specifically in Word and Excel; active member of the Catholic Church. Resume’s may be emailed to Faye McClain at fmcclain@MyCatholicCemetery.org or faxed to 253-874-5910.

Widow & Widowers Function: Wednesday, June  20th, 6:00-8:30 PM. Renton Senior Center Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner and Show ($8.00) Klondike Kapers is set in the Gold Rush Days. Carpooling will be available. Reserve tickets - Jeannie - 206-371-1876.

50plus Potluck Friday May 18th at 6:00 PM.  Bingo night.  253 852 5864  for more info. Bring a guest.

The Filipino-American Community at St. Stephen the Martyr Church, invites you to join them for the 18th Annual Spring Festival, A Night at the Movies, Dinner-Dance, Live/Silent Auction & Raffle on Saturday, May 12, 2012 beginning at 6:30pm.  For tickets please call Johnny Paraiso, 253-631-3191, Alicia Paraiso, 206-412-0691 or Dori Fajardo 206-229-6350.

Kitchen Helpers Needed!  - Volunteers are needed to help clean and organize our parish kitchen each week.  This important ministry is a great way to gain new skills, meet people, and build community!  Volunteer days and times are flexible, however Kitchen Helpers are especially needed on Monday mornings.  To learn more please contact Clare Ettensohn at sstm.talents@gmail.com or at 253.631.1940 x131

Pentecost Celebration Help Needed! - May 27th is Pentecost Sunday and Saint Stephen's will be celebrating with a multicultural Mass at 11:00 am followed by a "Pentecost Potluck."  We are in need of people to share their native culture through traditional dress, language, and food.  If you would be willing to read an intercessory prayer in your native language (other than English) at the 11:00 am Mass on the 27th, or prepare a large quantity of your favorite native food for the Pentecost potluck to follow please contact Kim Anderson at yahya2020@comcast.net or Dori Fajardo at dbfajardo@aol.com.

News from St Anthony’s - Mrs. Seeley is Retiring!  Mrs. Jan Seeley, one of our first grade teachers will be retiring this spring after 35 years of teaching at St. Anthony School. Please join us in honoring her for her many years of service to the school community.  All are invited to attend and wish her well in her retirement. Saturday, June 2nd 2012, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony Parish Hall. RSVP is requested by May 18th either by phone to the school at 425.255.0059 or by email to mccoy@sasr.org.

Position Opening in Before and After School Supervision Program Do you know a teenager 16 or older interested in a great after school job?  St. Anthony School’s BASS (Before and After School Supervision) will have openings for assistants this upcoming school year.  Great pay, great hours, school holidays off! Interested?   Contact Barbara Feeley, c/o St. Anthony School, 336 Shattuck Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 or e-mail to feeley@sasr.org . St. Anthony School is an equal opportunity employer.

2013 Honduras Mission - If you are considering joining us on our February 2013 Mission trip to Honduras, or would like more information about our upcoming trip, please contact Patrick Flanigan at flanigap@comcast.net or Debbie Dullenty at ddullenty@comcast.net.  We will let you know about our upcoming meeting to discuss our 2013 trip.

Grief Support - If you are grieving the death of a loved one, come find strength and compassion with the St. Stephen’s Grief Support Group on Sunday, May 20th from 1:00-2:30 PM in the Chapel. The topic will be: “How Long Will This Grief Last?”   For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437.  “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”   Ps 31, 25
The Visitation Guild will meet on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in the downstairs social hall.  Refreshments will be served starting at 9:45 a.m.  The meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m.  We are always ready to welcome new members, so please consider joining our group.  Our meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month.    All women of the parish are eligible to join our guild.  If you have any questions, please contact our president, Shirley Boucher, at 425-430-8784.    

Jr. High Quest Retreat May 18-20. All students grades 7 & 8! Registrations are available at Life Night or in the Faith Formation Office

It’s time to work on renewing your annual Safe Environment certification! Please go to: www.ststephenslife.com and click on the link for Safe Environment Training to see what part of the program you should complete this year!

May 14   Monday
8:30a – 9:00a     Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p     Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p     MASS
7:00p – 8:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p     Boy Scout Troop 714
7:00p – 9:00p St. Stephen Housing Association
7:30p – 9:00p Marriage and the Common Good

May 15   Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a     Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 8:30p     Fil-Am Choir
7:30p – 9:00p     Knights of Columbus

May 16 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a     Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 -11:30a     beC.O.M.E.
5:30p – 6:00p     Evening Prayer
6:30p -- 7:00p     MASS
7:15p – 9:00p     Choir Practice
7:30p – 8:30p     Catechism with Father Ed

May 17   Thursday
8:30a –9:00a     MASS
9:00a –3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p –7:45p     Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
6:30p –8:00p Cub Scouts
7:00p –8:30p     Boy Scout Committee
7:00p –9:00p     RCIA

May 18   Friday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a – 9:00a     MASS
9:00a–10:00a     Reconciliation
9:00a -- 3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p     50+ Potluck

May 19   Saturday
8:30a - 9:00a     Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a.– 3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
12:30p -4:30p Couples for Christ
3:00p – 4:00p     Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p     Vigil MASS

May 20 Sunday
8:30a –9:30a     MASS
11:00-12:00p     MASS
1:00p –2:30p     Grief Support
5:30p –6:30p     Life Teen MASS
6:45p –8:15p Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p –9:00p     Charismatic Prayer Group

May 6th, 2012

See Fr Ed on Video at www.ststephenslife.com - In this latest installment,  Fr. Ed walks the grounds of Tahoma National Cemetery and discusses the power of Easter in our lives.

On Memorial Day, Monday May 28,  Mass will be celebrated at the four Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries.  All are invited to attend.

Holyrood Cemetery – 206-363-8404
10:30 a.m.- Celebrant: Most Rev. Eusebio Elzondo,Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle
2:00 p.m. – Mass in Vietnamese with the Vietnamese Community

Calvary Cemetery – 206-522-0996
10:30 a.m. Celebrant: Rev. Ron Funke, SJ

Gethsemane Cemetery – 253-838-2240
10:30 a.m.- Celebrant: Most Rev. J. Peter Sartain Archbishop of Seattle
12:15 p.m. – Mass in Vietnamese with the Vietnamese Community

St. Patrick Cemetery – 253-838-2240
10:30 a.m. Mass

Job Opening
Gethsemane Cemetery has an immediate opening for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position is classified as Regular Part-Time. General qualifications include 2-3 years administrative or general office work experience; high school or GED; bookkeeping experience; proficiency in Microsoft office suite specifically in Word and Excel; active member of the Catholic Church. Resume’s may be emailed to Faye McClain at fmcclain@MyCatholicCemetery.org or faxed to 253-874-5910.

SAVE THE DATE, Saturday, July 28th  - Put your faith into action! Bike, run, walk and participate in 4US (4 UltraSound) 2012 this summer. We are an all-volunteer charity which raises money to purchase ultrasound machines for pregnancy centers that provide entirely free services to women in need. These four family-friendly events are all on one life changing day! Join the Rhythm of Life at Ft Steilacoom Park:
Fun 4US: FAMILY FUN AT THE FINISH LINE.  The whole family can enjoy inflatables, face painting, rock climbing while cheering champions at the finish line.  Free pancake breakfast, 4 mile family fun ride, diaper dash & toddler trot.
Walk 4US: A SCENIC STROLL THAT WILL ECHO INTO ETERNITY.  5K & 10K course through wooded grasslands and around tranquil pond. Group start @ 10 a.m. Cost: $15. $20 on/after July 1. $25 at event.
Run 4US: FAST, FAMILY-FRIENDLY FINISH WITH ONE MEMORABLE HILL. 5K USATF certified course and 10K USATF measured course.  Simultaneous start @ 9a.m.Cost $30, $40 on/after July 1. $50 at event.
Ride 4US: HEART-POUNDING HILLS & BREATHTAKING SCENERY courses open at 7 a.m., close at 1 p.m. 21,42 & 70 mile routes.  Fully supported w/rest stops & SAGs. Cost $40. $50 on/after July 1. $60   Register and more information at www. 4US.org   NEW for 2012 -  THE BEAT concert Superchick & Addison Road ,  Friday July 27th          

The Filipino-American Community at St. Stephen the Martyr Church, invites you to join them for the 18th Annual Spring Festival, A Night at the Movies, Dinner-Dance, Live/Silent Auction & Raffle on Saturday, May 12, 2012 beginning at 6:30pm.  For tickets please call Johnny Paraiso, 253-631-3191, Alicia Paraiso, 206-412-0691 or Dori Fajardo 206-229-6350.

Kitchen Helpers Needed!  - Volunteers are needed to help clean and organize our parish kitchen each week.  This important ministry is a great way to gain new skills, meet people, and build community!  Volunteer days and times are flexible, however Kitchen Helpers are especially needed on Monday mornings.  To learn more please contact Clare Ettensohn at sstm.talents@gmail.com or at 253.631.1940 x131

Pentecost Celebration Help Needed! - May 27th is Pentecost Sunday and Saint Stephen's will be celebrating with a multicultural Mass at 11:00 am followed by a "Pentecost Potluck."  We are in need of people to share their native culture through traditional dress, language, and food.  If you would be willing to read an intercessory prayer in your native language (other than English) at the 11:00 am Mass on the 27th, or prepare a large quantity of your favorite native food for the Pentecost potluck to follow please contact Kim Anderson at yahya2020@comcast.net or Dori Fajardo at dbfajardo@aol.com.

News from St Anthony’s - Mrs. Seeley is Retiring!  Mrs. Jan Seeley, one of our first grade teachers will be retiring this spring after 35 years of teaching at St. Anthony School. Please join us in honoring her for her many years of service to the school community.  All are invited to attend and wish her well in her retirement. Saturday, June 2nd 2012, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony Parish Hall. RSVP is requested by May 18th either by phone to the school at 425.255.0059 or by email to mccoy@sasr.org.

Position Opening in Before and After School Supervision Program Do you know a teenager 16 or older interested in a great after school job?  St. Anthony School’s BASS (Before and After School Supervision) will have openings for assistants this upcoming school year.  Great pay, great hours, school holidays off! Interested?   Contact Barbara Feeley, c/o St. Anthony School, 336 Shattuck Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 or e-mail to feeley@sasr.org . St. Anthony School is an equal opportunity employer.

2013 Honduras Mission - If you are considering joining us on our February 2013 Mission trip to Honduras, or would like more information about our upcoming trip, please contact Patrick Flanigan at flanigap@comcast.net or Debbie Dullenty at ddullenty@comcast.net.  We will let you know about our upcoming meeting to discuss our 2013 trip.

Grief Support - If you are grieving the death of a loved one, come find strength and compassion with the St. Stephen’s Grief Support Group on Sunday, May 20th from 1:00-2:30 PM in the Chapel. The topic will be: “How Long Will This Grief Last?”   For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437.  “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”   Ps 31, 25
The Visitation Guild will meet on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in the downstairs social hall.  Refreshments will be served starting at 9:45 a.m.  The meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m.  We are always ready to welcome new members, so please consider joining our group.  Our meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month.    All women of the parish are eligible to join our guild.  If you have any questions, please contact our president, Shirley Boucher, at 425-430-8784.      

Jr. High Quest Retreat May 18-20. All students grades 7 & 8! Registrations are available at Life Night or in the Faith Formation Office

It’s time to work on renewing your annual Safe Environment certification! Please go to: www.ststephenslife.com and click on the link for Safe Environment Training to see what part of the program you should complete this year!

May 7   Monday
8:30a – 9:00a     Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p     Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p     MASS
7:00p – 8:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p     Boy Scout Troop 714

May 8 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a     Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 8:30p     Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p     Stephen Ministry

May 9 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a     Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
9:45a--12:00p     Visitation Guild
10:00 -11:30a     beC.O.M.E.
5:30p – 6:00p     Evening Prayer
7:00p – 8:00p     HEALING MASS
7:15p – 9:00p     Choir Practice

May 10   Thursday
8:30a –9:00a     MASS
9:00a – 3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 7:45p     Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p     RCIA

May 11 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a     MASS
9:00a–10:00a     Reconciliation
9:00a–- 3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration

May 12 Saturday
8:00a-10:00a SSTM Men's Group
8:30a - 9:00a     Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a.–3:00p     Eucharistic Adoration
3:00p – 4:00p   Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p   Vigil MASS
6:30p-10:00p Filipino Spring Festival

May 13 Sunday
8:30a –9:30a     MASS
11:00-12:00p     MASS
5:30p –6:30p     Life Teen MASS
6:30p –9:00p     Charismatic Prayer Group

April 29th, 2012

Jr. High Quest Retreat May 18-20. All students grades 7 & 8! Registrations are available at Life Night or in the Faith Formation Office

It’s time to work on renewing your annual Safe Environment certification! Please go to: www.ststephenslife.com and click on the link for Safe Environment Training to see what part of the program you should complete this year!

The Filipino-American Community at St. Stephen the Martyr Church, invites you to join them for the 18th Annual Spring Festival, A Night at the Movies, Dinner-Dance, Live/Silent Auction & Raffle on Saturday, May 12, 2012 beginning at 6:30pm.  For tickets please call Johnny Paraiso, 253-631-3191, Alicia Paraiso, 206-412-0691 or Dori Fajardo 206-229-6350.

Our Lady of Antipolo Mass and Pilgrimage
Saturday May 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. You are invited to join members of the Filipino Catholic Community in the annual Mass and Pilgrimage honoring Our Lady of Antipolo, patroness of the Philippines at  Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline. (205 NE 205t)h St. Shoreline, WA). All are invited to attend. 206-363-8404  www.MyCatholicCemetery.org

24 hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday May 4th is First Friday for the month....Please consider making a holy hour in adoration of our Lord Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament. We all come to Jesus with our praises, our thanksgiving, and our needs. Adoration will be in the chapel from 9 AM
Friday until 3 PM Saturday.  Please, sign up for your favorite time(s) on the board by the chapel doors. Questions? Contact Bernie Wittgens 253-631-5560.

NEEDED – Someone for flower sprucing once a month
We need someone who will come in one Saturday a month between 3:00 and 4:30 PM to spruce up the flowers prior to the weekend Masses.  If you can do this, please call Cynde at 253-631-1940 EXT 104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com  

Kitchen Helpers Needed!  - Volunteers are needed to help clean and organize our parish kitchen each week.  This important ministry is a great way to gain new skills, meet people, and build community!  Volunteer days and times are flexible, however Kitchen Helpers are especially needed on Monday mornings.  To learn more please contact Clare Ettensohn at sstm.talents@gmail.com or at 253.631.1940 x131

Pentecost Celebration Help Needed! - May 27th is Pentecost Sunday and Saint Stephen's will be celebrating with a multicultural Mass at 11:00 am followed by a "Pentecost Potluck."  We are in need of people to share their native culture through traditional dress, language, and food.  If you would be willing to read an intercessory prayer in your native language (other than English) at the 11:00 am Mass on the 27th, or prepare a large quantity of your favorite native food for the Pentecost potluck to follow please contact Kim Anderson at yahya2020@comcast.net or Dori Fajardo at dbfajardo@aol.com.

Come to Eastside Catholic on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. for an evening of beautiful singing by Whiffenpoofs, the world's oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group and one of Yale's most celebrated traditions. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with light refreshments. This event is FREE and a free-will offering is requested. EC is at 232 228th Avenue SE in Sammamish. Space is limited, so please register at EastsideCatholic.org/Whiffenpoofs by May 2.

GARAGE SALE - We need your support! If you have moving boxes, tables, or cloths racks that the parish could barrow that would be a great help so that we wouldn't have to rent them and could keep the money saves for our programs. I you're able to help contact Outreach.
     
CATHOLICISM SERIES  - Every Wednesday morning of the month of May. We will be showing the first 5 episodes with a Scripture and Catechism study to follow with discussion. We will reconvene at a later date with the latter 5 episodes and study. Tell your friends, and prepare your hearts to go deeper into the richness of our holy Faith. Bring your Bibles and Catechisms! Contact Candace in Outreach.
 
Referendum 74 - Here at St. Stephen's we will be supporting this referendum to uphold the definition of marriage in our state. If we attain enough signatures before June 6th then we'll be able to vote on the issue. After the Masses this weekend in the Narthex there will be someone ready to aid you if you choose to do so in signing the petition and giving your support in defending the truths of the Faith.

Is Abortion really a right?! Thursday, May 3 - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood director turned national pro life advocate, will be speaking for FREE at the University of Washington in Kane Hall 130. Event and parking information is available online at www.toomanyrights.org. The event will be sponsored by the Catholic Newman Center’s Respect for Life Group, and the UW Students for Life. Don’t miss this chance to hear Abby’s powerful story of conversion. Cost: Free!   4502 20th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

St. Stephen the Martyr  Job Assistance Ministry meets on Wednesdays  from 7:30-8:30 pm in the Outreach Annex.  
Fellow parishioner, Timothy Mullner (author of a “Spiritual Guide for the Unemployed”)  shares his experiences  to help all who are striving to find stability and meaning amid uncertainty. This support group offers prayer, encouragement, resume writing, networking, interviewing, marketing plans and more. Join us, we can help.   Email your resume and/or specific requests to: sstmjam@gmail.com. Note: we have two computers available with internet access, job databases, etc.

Annual Baby Shower!  Central Deanery (All of King County) of the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women invites ALL Catholic Women to the ANNUAL BABY SHOWER to benefit Pregnancy Aid of WA and the Gabriel Project. Please come on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11am to the St. Stephen the Martyr Social Hall.  Bring a new or gently used item for baby or mom.  Diaper Bags, Bath towel sets, and baby toiletries are especially needed. Cinco de Mayo lunch at $6 per person is hosted by St. Stephen CCW.  Please RSVP to ststephenCCW@comcast.org or to Cheryl Lundgren at 425-572-6966.

April 30                Monday
8:30a – 9:00a       Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p       Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p       MASS
7:00p – 8:00p       Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p       Boy Scout Troop 714

May 1                   Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a       Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p       Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a–11:45a       Scripture Study
6:00p -8:30           Strength Finders Potluck
6:30p – 8:30p       Fil-Am Choir
7:30p – 9:00p       Knights of Columbus

May 2                   Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a       Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p       Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 -11:30a       beC.O.M.E.
5:30p – 6:00p       Evening Prayer
6:00p – 7:15p       Religious Education Classes
6:30p -- 7:00p       MASS
7:15p – 9:00p       Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p       Catechism with Fr. Ed

May 3                   Thursday
8:30a –9:00a        MASS
9:00a –3:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a-1:00p        Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
7:00p –7:45p        Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p –9:00p        RCIA
7:00p –9:00p        Pastoral Council

May 4                   First Friday
6:15a – 8:00a       Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a – 9:00a       MASS
9:00a–10:00a       Reconciliation
9:00a–9a Sat.       Eucharistic Adoration

May 5                   First Saturday
7:30a – 8:00a       Morning Prayer
8:00a- 10:00a       SSTM Men's Group
8:10a – 8:20a       Benediction
8:30a – 9:00a       MASS
9:00a – 3:00p       Eucharistic Adoration
11a – 2:00p          ACCW Baby Shower        
3:00p – 4:00p       Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p       Vigil MASS

May 6                   Sunday
8:30a –9:30a        MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a-10:45a        Preschool
11:00-12:00p        MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p –6:30p        Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:45p –8:15p        Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p –9:00p        Charismatic Prayer Group

April 1st, 2012

Help Wanted! We are looking for volunteers to help guide traffic in our parking lot on Easter Morning -Sunday, April 8. Training will be provided on March 31st from 9:00- 11:00am. If interested contact Jim Toole at 253-569-0619 or jimtoole@hotmail.com.

Greeters Needed for Holy Week/Easter! Extending a warm hand of welcome to all who enter our parish is an important way to demonstrate Christ's love! Please consider being a part of our parish Ministry of Welcome this Holy week and Easter. To join in please contact Jane at jane.gootherts@gmail.com

6th Grade Road Trip - Formerly known as 6th grade Overnight! April 20th. Registrations will be available Soon!!!! We’ve improved! It’s no longer an overnight event, but we’ll still have just as much fun!

Jr High Quest Coming Soon! May 18-20 Registrations will be available Soon!

Vacation Bible Camp Mark your calendars now! VBC will be the week of July 23 - 27. Registrations will be available in May!!!!


Altar Server Training will be cancelled for April because of Easter. The next training will be May 6.

Youth Choir News! - Rehearsal Information and New Members Needed
The Youth Choir is looking for new members! We are preparing to sing for the 8:30am First Eucharist mass on Sunday, April 29th. One third of our current members are making their First Eucharist, and will not be able to sing with us that weekend. Our rehearsals are on Sundays March 18th, April 15th and April 22nd from 10:00-10:45 in the chapel. Materials for at home rehearsals will also be provided. Students in kindergarten through 8th grade can join us in this wonderful music ministry! Questions? Call Laurie Samora at 253-631-3473.

Marriage Help – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about or to register for the April program beginning with a weekend on April 20th-22nd call 206-706-2608 or visit our website at www.helpourmarriage.com

Stations of the Cross are held on Tuesdays at noon in the Church. If you find coming to the Stations at night difficult, this is the time for you! Please join us for this special Lenten reflection. We will use Mother Teresa’s reflections on the Stations again this year.

SSHA has an opening for a Housing Coordinator. This position is 20 hours per week, M-Th 9 AM- 2 PM. Applicants must be proficient with computers, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, great people skills, and the ability to interact with a diverse population. Two years experience in an office setting and a college degree preferred. Please submit your resume to SSHA_St.Stephen@yahoo.com.

St Mary's Seattle School is having a reunion for all former students, teachers and parents. Saturday April 14 3-5pm Tours of the school and renovated St Mary's Church, become reaquainted with former classmates. St Mary's church community wants to honor the Holy Names Sisters by creating a stained glass window in the Eucharistic Chapel. You will see the already commissioned design. Please RSVP by April 2 to 206-324-7100 ext 10 or stmarysparish@hotmail.com

Church Flowers - If you would like to donate Easter flowers please bring them to the Narthex by Good Friday, April 6th. Azaleas and other
plants that are less fragrant (and allergy inducing) are best.

The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson. Please join us on Thursday, April 19 at 7 PM to discuss this book. The gathering will be helat Dana Sullivan’s home. For questions or directions contact Dana at dana.sullivan@jc28.org or at 425-227-7677.

Natural Family Planning - The Church has recentlyfaced media attacks over its opposition to a government mandate requiring birth control coverage in employee heath insurance. Why? In addition to serious concerns over religious freedom (discussed in Fr. Ed’s bulletin article last week), there is an underlying and fundamental problem with birth control. Many of us know what the Church teaches, but do we know why? Come find out at an information session about Natural Family Planning (NFP) on Monday, Apr 23 from 7:15-8:30 PM (following 6:30 PM Mass) in the Narthex. Childcare available with reservation to Brigitte (ststephenschildcare@gmail.com). Questions? Contact Anna Skillman, Certified Creighton Model System Instructor (253-740-6659 or pugetsoundfertilitycare@gmail.com). Learn more about the Creighton Model at www.creightonmodel.com.

Nursery News - The Nursery will be closed during Holy Week and during Easter Weekend Masses. We encourage our families to participate in services as
these are an important part of understanding and experiencing the joy of Easter morning. Give your children opportunities after the service to
talk about what happened and share their feelings. Talk about your own feelings as well. Make "Christ is risen" banners to hang around your
home and have the children help you decorate with flowers from the garden. For more craft ideas for kids go to http://catholicicing.com/.
Happy Easter from the nursery!

Grief Support - If you are grieving the death of a loved one, come find strength and compassion with the St. Stephen’s Grief Support Group on Sunday, April 15th from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Chapel. Our topic will be “The Meaning of Healing / The Paradox of Acceptance”. For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. “And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing” - Luke 9:2

The Exquisite Strings Quartet performed a benefit concert Fri. Mar. 16, 2012 that was truly an exceptional evening of entertainment by some extraordinary young musicians Sarah Burwell, Haley Kovach, Jackie Hickman and Brennan Harper. The benefit raised over $5000 dollars for Terrific Tuesday Meals community meal program.

South King County Young Adults (SKCYA) is an opportunity for you to network with other Catholic young adults in the area! Open to all 18-35 year olds (single or married). We meet monthly on 2nd Saturdays, alternating among
different local parishes. Our next meeting will be on Sat., April 14th, here at St. Stephen's. Jessica Mendoza, Sarah Deady, and Andrea Mendoza will be presenting on Divine Mercy. We will be joining the parish for Sat. Vigil Mass at 5 PM and then meeting in the conference room in the officearea afterwards. Please RSVP via our Facebook page (SKCYA) or email us at skcya.group@gmail.com.

Divine Mercy Novena
Begins Good Friday at 1:30 PM in the chapel
Holy Saturday 3-4 pm; Easter Sunday 1-2 PM; Easter
Monday (after Mass) 7 PM; Tuesday (after Mass) 7 PM;
Wednesday (after Mass)7 PM; Thursday 6:30; Friday
6:30; Saturday 6:15; Sunday (April 15), Divine Mercy
Sunday, Celebration in the Church at 2:30pm (Note: all
are in the chapel except the service on Divine Mercy
Sunday, which is in the church)
Help Wanted! We are looking for


April 2 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration

April 3 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
12:00p--1:00p Stations of the Cross
6:00p -- 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study

April 4 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 9:00p Church Decorating
6:30p -- 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 8:30p Passion of the Christ Movie Showing

April 5 Holy Thursday
9:00a –3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
5:30p –6:30p Parish Potluck
7:00p –8:30p MASS of the Lord's Supper

April 6 Good Friday
9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a–12:00p Church Decorating
1:30p—2:30p Divine Mercy Novena
3:00p—4:30p Celebration of the Lord's Passion
8:00a–-9:00p Living Stations of the Cross

April 7 Holy Saturday
3:00p -- 4:00p Divine Mercy Novena
9:00a–12:00p Church Decorating
8:30p –11:00p Easter Vigil MASS
11:00p-11:30p Easter Vigil Reception

April 8 Easter Sunday
7:00a – 8:00a MASS (Nursery Closed)
9:00a–10:00a MASS (Nursery Closed)
11:30--12:30p MASS (Nursery Closed)
1:00p – 2:00p Divine Mercy Novena
6:30p –-9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group

March 25th, 2012

Greeters Needed for Holy Week/Easter! Extending a warm hand of welcome to all who enter our parish is an important way to demonstrate Christ's love! Please consider being a part of our parish Ministry of Welcome this Holy week and Easter. To join in please contact Jane at jane.gootherts@gmail.com

6th Grade Road Trip - Formerly known as 6th grade Overnight! April 20th. Registrations will be available Soon!!!! We’ve improved! It’s no longer an overnight event, but we’ll still have just as much fun!

Jr High Quest Coming Soon! May 18-20 Registrations will be available Soon!

Vacation Bible Camp Mark your calendars now! VBC will be the week of July 23 - 27. Registrations will be available in May!!!!

Are you unemployed or supporting someone in transition? Join our Job
Seekers Support Group, March 21 at 7:30 pm in the Chapel. OR Sunday March 25 at 10:00 am in Room 125. Dr. Timothy Mullner will offer reflections from his recent book, A Spiritual Guide for the Unemployed. Timothy is a parishioner at St. Stephens and presenter across the United States. Sessions are FREE of charge!

Help Wanted! We are looking for volunteers to help guide traffic in our parking lot on Easter Morning-Sunday, April 8. Training will be provided on March 31st from 9:00-11:00am. If interested please contact Jim Toole by phone (253-569-0619) or email (jimtoole@hotmail.com).

Altar Server Training will be cancelled for April because of Easter. The next training will be May 6.


Central Deanery (King County) of the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women invitation to fellowship with us on Saturday, March 24, 2012 between 10am and 2:00pm in the Father Lane Room at St. Anthony Parish. Learn how council women pray, serve and lead in the Catholic Community. Lunch donation $6. Call Phyllis Albrecht 425-271-7165 or email central@SeattleACCW.org for information or RSVP.

Youth Choir News! - Rehearsal Information and New Members Needed
The Youth Choir is looking for new members! We are preparing to sing for the 8:30am First Eucharist mass on Sunday, April 29th. One third of our current members are making their First Eucharist, and will not be able to sing with us that weekend. Our rehearsals are on Sundays March 18th, April 15th and April 22nd from 10:00-10:45 in the chapel. Materials for at home rehearsals will also be provided. Students in kindergarten through 8th grade can join us in this wonderful music ministry! Questions? Call Laurie Samora at 253-631-3473.

Marriage Help – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about or to register for the April program beginning with a weekend on April 20th-22nd call 206-706-2608 or visit our website at www.helpourmarriage.com

Opportunity for Good Lent
What is this opportunity? Consider giving-up a Saturday for Lent. Come join fellow parishioners as we do improvement projects around our church campus, making it more welcoming for Easter. When? March 24th and 31st. What type of improvements? Teams will be painting, cleaning, weeding, trail building –all sorts of good things. Other folks will put on a great lunch, and make sure water and beverages get to the teams throughout the day. Sign-up cards are in the pews. Put your completed card in the collection basket or give to an usher.


Food Bank - Monday & Friday 10 AM - 11:45 AM and Wednesday 4 - 5:45 PM
St Stephen's Mission Rosary Making - Every 1st & 3rd Friday after the 8:30AM Mass until 11:45AM in Social Hall. Ave Maria!
Benefit Concert- Featuring; Exquisite Strings Quartet, Friday March 16th 7PM, A free will offering will be taken to benefit Terrific Tuesday Dinners. Performance at: First Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sanctuary 19800 108th Ave, SE, Kent.
Free Tax Help – Until April 17th. Contact Jenny Walden of UWKC at 206-461-3705 or at jwalden@uwkc.org
Garage Sale - Make your calenders for this years sale it will be on June 1 - 3. See up coming bulletins for details.

THE POWER OF ONE is more important then ever. - This week’s items are DRIED FRUIT OR TOOTHBRUSHS & PASTE.
Thank you St. Stephens parishioners for your generous donations and for keeping our food bank open!

Homeless Backpacks Project- A big thank you to all who helped with this project by donating the items neccessary to make this possible as well as for those who gave up their Saturday morning to assemble them. We were able to fill over 125 backpacks as well as get a little of a head start with some supplies left over for next year. Great Work!


The Living Stations of the Cross upcoming Meetings are Thursday evenings at 7:00 and Sunday afternoons at 2:00.

Stations of the Cross are held on Tuesdays at noon in the Church. If you find coming to the Stations at night difficult, this is the time for you! Please join us for this special Lenten reflection. We will use Mother Teresa’s reflections on the Stations again this year.

SSHA has an opening for a Housing Coordinator. This position is 20 hours per week, M-Th 9 AM- 2 PM. Applicants must be proficient with computers, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, great people skills, and the ability to interact with a diverse population. Two years experience in an office setting and a college degree preferred. Please submit your resume to SSHA_St.Stephen@yahoo.com.

St. Stephen Housing Association (SSHA) Information - To honor a friend or family member after his/her death, a memoriam can be made in their name to the St. Stephen Housing Association who provide housing and support services to homeless families in South King County. For more details, call 253.638.9798. Please Note: The supply of towels in our linen closet is mighty low. We would greatly appreciate a donation of new or gently used towels of any size. We have an on-going need because we provide linens for SSHAs 20 homeless families. We do appreciate your generosity. Please bring items to the Outreach Annex (old rectory). Thanks!


St Mary's Seattle School is having a reunion for all former students, teachers and parents. Saturday April 14 3-5pm Tours of the school and renovated St Mary's Church, become reaquainted with former classmates. St Mary's church community wants to honor the Holy Names Sisters by creating a stained glass window in the Eucharistic Chapel. You will see the already commissioned design. Please RSVP by April 2 to 206-324-7100 ext 10 or stmarysparish@hotmail.com

March 26 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714
7:15p – 9:00p Respect Life Committee

March 27 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a–11.45a Scripture Study
12:00p -1:00p Stations of the Cross
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry

March 28 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 -11:30a beC.O.M.E.
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:30p -- 7:00p MASS
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice

March 29 Thursday
8:30a –9:00a MASS
9:00a –3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p –7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p –9:00p RCIA

March 30 Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a–- 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
5:30p – 6:30p Fish Fry by Knights of Columbus
7:00p – 7:45p Stations of the Cross

March 31 Saturday
8:00a-10:00a SSTM Men's Group
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a.–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a-4:00p Give up a Saturday for Lent
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS

April 1 Sunday
8:30a –9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
11:00-12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p –6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:45p –8:15p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p –9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group