The Faith Formation Office will be closed Friday, December 23rd through Monday, January 2nd for the Holidays!
The Sr. High Quest Retreat is coming January 27-29! All students grades 9-12! Confirmation students are required to attend!
'Strengthsfinders' Making a New Year’s resolution? Resolve to become a better you, by discovering and using your God-given talents to enhance your home, work, community, and spiritual life! Introductory Session is Thursday, Jan 19 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM (Rm 128). 4-week Workshop Sessions are Saturdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, and 18 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Rm 128). To register or for more info, contact Clare Ettensohn, Steward for Parishioner Talents: sstrengths.sstm@gmail.com or 253-631-1940.
Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas. Please join us on Thursday, January 26 at 7 PM in the St. Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Sue Regimbal at sjlms@comcast.net or 425-226-3722.
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, Jan 15 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be, “Life On Hold/Returning to Normal”. For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. The Lord heals the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds. - Ps 147, 2-3
Volunteer needed to assist with parish communication about Holy Days of Obligation. Involves calling/emailing parish staff about church schedule and sending consolidated information to bulletin editor and webmaster. Work is done remotely and should take about 30-45 minutes several weeks in advance of each Holy Day. Contact Veronica for more info or to volunteer: vsmithcasem@gmail.com or 425-301-0356.
Catholicism DVD Series will start again on Jan 4 at 10 AM in the Outreach Annex (Episode 4, "Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast- Mary, the Mother of God") and 7:30 PM in the Church (Episode 8, "A Vast Company of Witnesses: the Communion of Saints"). Wednesday Morning showings will continue each week and Wednesday Evening showings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
The Honduras Mission Team will be returning February and respectfully requests donations of the following items to help us support the local orphanages: boys' & girls' underwear/socks; gently used clothes (remember, Honduran children tend to be smaller/more slender ) including boys’ shirts (size 2-14), slim jeans, and girls' blouses (children through teenagers); towels/washcloths; linen for single beds; toothpaste /toothbrushes; Tylenol and vitamins; craft materials of all kinds for children; school backpacks; storybooks in Spanish; rosaries; adult reading glasses/sunglasses; baseball caps; soccer balls. Please place items in the Narthex box by Jan 1. Cash donations are always welcome as we will be working on projects at the orphanages that require purchase of needed supplies upon our arrival. Thank you for continuing to support the children of Honduras! Que Dios los bendiga! Questions? Contact Debbie at 206-755-6628 or ddullenty@comcast.net.
Faith, Fellowship, and Fun Women of all ages are invited to join St. Stephen Council of Catholic Women for our next “First Saturday” monthly meeting on Saturday, Jan 7. We start at 8:30 AM with Mass in the Chapel, followed by 9:00 AM Communal Adoration, and then have brunch from 10:00-11:30AM in the Staff dining room. Contact Chairman Cheryl Lundgren at 425-572-6966 for info or to volunteer to make breakfast or lead prayers/songs. Learn more about us at www.Seattle ACCW.org.
Join the Bulletin Editors Team! Editors are responsible for layout and content prioritization and revision. Work is done remotely on your own computer using our publishing program (training provided). Most of the work is done over Mondays/Tuesday (printing deadline is Wednesdays). With two volunteers, the work could be traded off every other month. For more information, contact Bill Swedberg (billswedberg@gmail.com or 253-631-1940).
Thank You Is Never Enough We look at the beautiful decorations, we hear the wonderful choirs, we listen to the Word joyfully proclaimed, we see the ministers in their assigned places ready to lovingly serve our community and we are so grateful for their generous service. Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Darling Dusters, Environment People, Musicians, Servers, Eucharistic Ministers- all lending their time and talent on behalf of this parish and we are so enriched by them. Thank you so much!
Help Needed to Remove Church Decorations on Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM - 12 PM. No experience necessary, just a desire to help! If interested, please contact Cynde at cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940, X104.
St. Anthony School Registration All families interested in sending their children to St. Anthony School for a quality, Catholic education, should call (425-255-0059) or e-mail (Eaton@sasr.org) to be added to the pre-registration mailing list. Applications will be mailed on Feb 13; the deadline to return them is Feb 27. All placements will be made the first week of April. Individual tours of the school and meetings with the principal during the school day are available; call to schedule a time. Join us for our Open House on Thursday, Feb 2, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. There will be opportunities to tour the school, hear from our Principal, and visit with teachers and current parents.
24-Hour Adoration/Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place the first Friday-Saturday of every month. The next opportunity is from 9 AM on Friday, Jan 6 until 3 PM on Saturday, Jan 7. In Adoration, we come to Jesus with our praises, our thanksgivings, and our needs. Please sign-up for your favorite time(s) on the board by the Chapel doors. Questions? Contact Bernie Wittgens (253-631-5560).
The Nursery will be closed during all weekend Masses on Christmas Eve (Dec 24), Christmas Day (Dec 25), New Year's Eve (Dec 31), and New Year's Day (Jan 1). Thank you for understanding.
December 26 Monday (Parish 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
December 27 Tuesday (Parish Offices Closed)
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
December 28 Wednesday (Parish Offices Closed)
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 9:00p Holy Hour
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
December 29 Thursday (Parish Offices Closed)
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
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
December 30 Friday (Parish Offices Closed)
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
December 31 Saturday (Parish Offices Closed)
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS ** (Nursery Closed)
January 1 Sunday (Parish Offices Closed)
8:30a – 9:30a MASS** (Nursery Closed)
11:00 – 12:00p MASS** (Nursery Closed)
5:30p – 6:30p No Mass
January 2 Monday (Parish 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
January 3 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a – 11:45a Scripture Study
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
January 4 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 –11:00a Catholicism DVD Series
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:30p – 9:00p Confirmation Class
7:30p – 9:00p Catholicism DVD Series
January 5 Thursday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
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
7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council
January 6 First Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 9a Sat. Eucharistic Adoration
January 7 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
10:00a – 11:30a Council of Catholic Women
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
January 8 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery Open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
9:45a –10:45a Altar Server Training
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
6:45p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
December 18th, 2011
Christmastime Volunteers Needed
Traffic and Parking helpers needed before the Christmas Eve 4 PM and 7 PM Masses. Please sign-up in rear of Church, or contact Wendell Pang at 206-683-6865.
Church Decorators needed on Sunday, Dec 18, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM and Monday, Dec 19, 9 AM - 12 PM. Help also needed in removing decorations on Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM - 12 PM. No experience necessary, just a desire to help! If interested, please contact Cynde at cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940, X104.
CHRISTMAS CHOIRS INFORMATION
Christmas Eve -
4p Mass* (carols starting at 3:30p): Youth Choir/Life Teen
7p Mass (carols starting at 6:30p): Mannino Family
Midnight (carols starting at 11:30p): Saturday Choir
Christmas Day -
8:30a Mass (carols starting at 8:15): Sunday 8:30 Choir
11:00a Mass*: Filipino Choir
* Additional overflow seating downstairs in hall
Returning Catholics - New series begins on Wednesday, January 4 at 7:00 PM in the Outreach Annex. Contact Cynde Bosshart to sign up 253-631-1940.
The Faith Formation Office will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, January 1 for the Holidays!
The Honduras Mission Team will be returning February and respectfully requests donations of the following items to help us support the local orphanages: boys' & girls' underwear/socks; gently used clothes (rememeber, Honduran children tend to be smaller/more slender ) including boys’ shirts (size 2-14), slim jeans, and girls' blouses (children through teenagers); towels/washcloths; linen for single beds; toothpaste /toothbrushes; Tylenol and vitamins; craft materials of all kinds for children; school backpacks; storybooks in Spanish; rosaries; adult reading glasses/sunglasses; baseball caps; soccer balls. Please place items in the Narthex box by Jan 1. Cash donations are always welcome as we will be working on projects at the orphanages that require purchase of needed supplies upon our arrival. Thank you for continuing to support the children of Honduras! Que Dios los bendiga! Questions? Contact Debbie at 206-755-6628 or ddullenty@comcast.net.
Faith, Fellowship, and Fun Women of all ages are invited to join St. Stephen Council of Catholic Women for our next “First Saturday” monthly meeting on Saturday, Jan 7. We start at 8:30 AM with Mass in the Chapel, followed by 9:00 AM Communal Adoration. Then we have brunch from 10:00-11:30AM in the Staff dining room. Hear about the activities of women’s groups at the Parish and diocese level, and participate in fun activities. Contact Chairman Cheryl Lundgren at 425-572-6966 for info or to volunteer to make breakfast or lead prayers/songs. Learn more about us at www.Seattle ACCW.org.
Reminder: Giving Tree gifts are due this weekend (by Sunday, Dec 18) Trees in the Narthex still have some gift tags with requested items for each of the four different groups:Talbot Center for Rehabilitation, St. Stephen Housing Association, Pregnancy Aid, and Homeless Backpacks. Please follow individual instructions on tags/near the trees for wrapping and returning requirements. Thank you!
St. Anthony School Open House Thursday, Feb 2 at 6:30 M. There will be opportunities to tour the school, hear from our Principal and visit with teachers and current parents. Visit us online at www.sasr.org.
You’ve Always Wanted to Go to Ireland! Fr. Jim Northrop of St. Brendan (Bothell) is leading western Washington pilgrims to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland and you are invited. June 14-24, 2012. Pick up a brochure in the St. Stephen Parish Office or call 1-877-732-4845, X03 for details. $200.00 deposit is all that is required to secure a space and say “Yes” to the Holy Father’s invitation to Dublin!
December 19 Monday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 12:00p Church Decorating
10:00 -12:00p Facilities & Grounds
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
December 20 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
December 21 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 Movie Night
December 22 Thursday
6:15a - 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a - 9:00a MASS
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p - 9:00p Respect Life Committee
7:00p -7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p - 9:00p Finance Council
7:00p - 9:00p RCIA
December 23 Friday
8:30a - 9:00a MASS
9:00a -10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
December 24 Saturday (Christmas Eve)
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
3:00p - 4:00p NO Reconciliation (printed bulletin is incorrect)
4:00p - 5:00p Vigil MASS (Nursery Closed)
7:00p - 8:00p Vigil MASS (Nursery Closed)
December 25 Sunday (Christmas)
12:00a -1:00a Midnight MASS
8:30a - 9:30a MASS (Nursery Closed)
11:00a - 12:00p MASS (Nursery Closed)
5:30p - 6:30p No Mass
6:30p - 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Traffic and Parking helpers needed before the Christmas Eve 4 PM and 7 PM Masses. Please sign-up in rear of Church, or contact Wendell Pang at 206-683-6865.
Church Decorators needed on Sunday, Dec 18, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM and Monday, Dec 19, 9 AM - 12 PM. Help also needed in removing decorations on Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM - 12 PM. No experience necessary, just a desire to help! If interested, please contact Cynde at cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940, X104.
CHRISTMAS CHOIRS INFORMATION
Christmas Eve -
4p Mass* (carols starting at 3:30p): Youth Choir/Life Teen
7p Mass (carols starting at 6:30p): Mannino Family
Midnight (carols starting at 11:30p): Saturday Choir
Christmas Day -
8:30a Mass (carols starting at 8:15): Sunday 8:30 Choir
11:00a Mass*: Filipino Choir
* Additional overflow seating downstairs in hall
Returning Catholics - New series begins on Wednesday, January 4 at 7:00 PM in the Outreach Annex. Contact Cynde Bosshart to sign up 253-631-1940.
The Faith Formation Office will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, January 1 for the Holidays!
The Honduras Mission Team will be returning February and respectfully requests donations of the following items to help us support the local orphanages: boys' & girls' underwear/socks; gently used clothes (rememeber, Honduran children tend to be smaller/more slender ) including boys’ shirts (size 2-14), slim jeans, and girls' blouses (children through teenagers); towels/washcloths; linen for single beds; toothpaste /toothbrushes; Tylenol and vitamins; craft materials of all kinds for children; school backpacks; storybooks in Spanish; rosaries; adult reading glasses/sunglasses; baseball caps; soccer balls. Please place items in the Narthex box by Jan 1. Cash donations are always welcome as we will be working on projects at the orphanages that require purchase of needed supplies upon our arrival. Thank you for continuing to support the children of Honduras! Que Dios los bendiga! Questions? Contact Debbie at 206-755-6628 or ddullenty@comcast.net.
Faith, Fellowship, and Fun Women of all ages are invited to join St. Stephen Council of Catholic Women for our next “First Saturday” monthly meeting on Saturday, Jan 7. We start at 8:30 AM with Mass in the Chapel, followed by 9:00 AM Communal Adoration. Then we have brunch from 10:00-11:30AM in the Staff dining room. Hear about the activities of women’s groups at the Parish and diocese level, and participate in fun activities. Contact Chairman Cheryl Lundgren at 425-572-6966 for info or to volunteer to make breakfast or lead prayers/songs. Learn more about us at www.Seattle ACCW.org.
Reminder: Giving Tree gifts are due this weekend (by Sunday, Dec 18) Trees in the Narthex still have some gift tags with requested items for each of the four different groups:Talbot Center for Rehabilitation, St. Stephen Housing Association, Pregnancy Aid, and Homeless Backpacks. Please follow individual instructions on tags/near the trees for wrapping and returning requirements. Thank you!
St. Anthony School Open House Thursday, Feb 2 at 6:30 M. There will be opportunities to tour the school, hear from our Principal and visit with teachers and current parents. Visit us online at www.sasr.org.
You’ve Always Wanted to Go to Ireland! Fr. Jim Northrop of St. Brendan (Bothell) is leading western Washington pilgrims to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, Ireland and you are invited. June 14-24, 2012. Pick up a brochure in the St. Stephen Parish Office or call 1-877-732-4845, X03 for details. $200.00 deposit is all that is required to secure a space and say “Yes” to the Holy Father’s invitation to Dublin!
December 19 Monday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 12:00p Church Decorating
10:00 -12:00p Facilities & Grounds
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
December 20 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
December 21 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 Movie Night
December 22 Thursday
6:15a - 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a - 9:00a MASS
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p - 9:00p Respect Life Committee
7:00p -7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p - 9:00p Finance Council
7:00p - 9:00p RCIA
December 23 Friday
8:30a - 9:00a MASS
9:00a -10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
December 24 Saturday (Christmas Eve)
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
3:00p - 4:00p NO Reconciliation (printed bulletin is incorrect)
4:00p - 5:00p Vigil MASS (Nursery Closed)
7:00p - 8:00p Vigil MASS (Nursery Closed)
December 25 Sunday (Christmas)
12:00a -1:00a Midnight MASS
8:30a - 9:30a MASS (Nursery Closed)
11:00a - 12:00p MASS (Nursery Closed)
5:30p - 6:30p No Mass
6:30p - 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Monday, December 12, 2011
December 11th, 2011
50 Plus Christmas Party will be Friday, Dec. 16th at 6PM in the Church Social Hall. Potluck dinner with ham provided. Exchanging gifts is optional. Invite a guest! Call Priscilla at 253-852-5864 if you plan to attend.
Christmas Help! - Volunteers are Needed to help with our Traffic and Parking before the Xmas Eve 4 PM and 7 PM Masses. Sign –Up in rear of Church, or please contact Wendell Pang at 206-683-6865.
Returning Catholics - Our next series begins on Wednesday, January 4th at 7:00 in the Outreach Annex.Contact Cynde Bosshart to sign up.
Council of Catholic Women - Faith, Fellowship and Fun begins with Mass and Adoration at 8:30am every First Saturday. Join the St. Stephen Council of Catholic Women on January 7th from 8:30 to 11:30. Brunch is held in the Staff dining room. For information, call Cheryl Lundgren at 425-572-6966.
The Nursery will be closed Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and Christmas Day (Dec25) during all weekend Masses to allow our volunteers to celebrate the Birth of Our Savior with their families. Thank you for your understanding,- Brigitte Gonzales
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, December 18 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Depression/Getting the Help You Need."For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” - Isaiah 40:31
Thank you to the owners of Country Tree Farm for again donating Christmas trees to our church this year! Country Tree Farm (18225 116th Ave SE, Renton) is open for business only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 AM to 4 PM, until Christmas. For more information, see www.countrytreefarm.com or call Becky Bernards (425-255-5172).
December 12 Monday (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
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
December 13 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a–11.45a Scripture Study
6:00p -- 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry
7:00p – 8:30p SSTM Gabriel Project
December 14 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 -11:30a beC.O.M.E.
10:00 -11:30a Catholicism DVD Series
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:30p -- 7:00p MASS
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
December 15 Thursday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a –9:00a MASS
9:00a –3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a-1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
7:00p –9:00p Advent Reconciliation Service
7:00p –8:30p Boy Scout Committee
7:00p –9:00p RCIA
7:00p—9:00p Finance Council
December 16 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a -- 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p 50+ Potluck
December 17 Saturday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a.–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS (Simbang Gabi)
6:00p – 9:00p Simbang Gabi Reception
December 18 Sunday
8:30a –9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
11:00-12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
1:00p –2:30p Grief Support
5:30p –6:30p MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p –9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Christmas Help! - Volunteers are Needed to help with our Traffic and Parking before the Xmas Eve 4 PM and 7 PM Masses. Sign –Up in rear of Church, or please contact Wendell Pang at 206-683-6865.
Returning Catholics - Our next series begins on Wednesday, January 4th at 7:00 in the Outreach Annex.Contact Cynde Bosshart to sign up.
Council of Catholic Women - Faith, Fellowship and Fun begins with Mass and Adoration at 8:30am every First Saturday. Join the St. Stephen Council of Catholic Women on January 7th from 8:30 to 11:30. Brunch is held in the Staff dining room. For information, call Cheryl Lundgren at 425-572-6966.
The Nursery will be closed Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and Christmas Day (Dec25) during all weekend Masses to allow our volunteers to celebrate the Birth of Our Savior with their families. Thank you for your understanding,- Brigitte Gonzales
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, December 18 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Depression/Getting the Help You Need."For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” - Isaiah 40:31
Thank you to the owners of Country Tree Farm for again donating Christmas trees to our church this year! Country Tree Farm (18225 116th Ave SE, Renton) is open for business only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 AM to 4 PM, until Christmas. For more information, see www.countrytreefarm.com or call Becky Bernards (425-255-5172).
December 12 Monday (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
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
December 13 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a–11.45a Scripture Study
6:00p -- 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry
7:00p – 8:30p SSTM Gabriel Project
December 14 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 -11:30a beC.O.M.E.
10:00 -11:30a Catholicism DVD Series
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:30p -- 7:00p MASS
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
December 15 Thursday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a –9:00a MASS
9:00a –3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a-1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
7:00p –9:00p Advent Reconciliation Service
7:00p –8:30p Boy Scout Committee
7:00p –9:00p RCIA
7:00p—9:00p Finance Council
December 16 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a -- 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p 50+ Potluck
December 17 Saturday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a.–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS (Simbang Gabi)
6:00p – 9:00p Simbang Gabi Reception
December 18 Sunday
8:30a –9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
11:00-12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
1:00p –2:30p Grief Support
5:30p –6:30p MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p –9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
December 4th, 2011
GINGERBREAD HOUSES - Jr. High Teens! Join us on Sunday, Dec 11 at 1 PM Please bring $10 with you for the supplies! Please sign up using the flier on the Faith Formation Office door.
Marriage Prep - Couples wishing to get married should contact the church a minimum of 6 months before the projected wedding date. Interviews, classes and parish registration are required before a date can be set!
Spaghetti Dinner - Support Yakima Mission!!- It’s time for our annual Spaghetti Dinner! Join us this Sunday (12/4) after the 5:30 pm Mass for great food and music by the Life Teen band!
Grief Support Group - 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, December 18 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Depression/Getting the Help You Need." For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” - Isaiah 40:31
Widows/Widowers - The Annual Christmas Dinner will be Wednesday, Dec 14 at the Fairwood Golf and Country Club. More details soon. Questions? Contact Clarence Hopson at clarencehopson8098@comcast.net.
The Nursery will be closed Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and Christmas Day (Dec25) during all weekend Masses to allow our volunteers to celebrate the Birth of Our Savior with their families. Thank you for your understanding,- Brigitte Gonzales (Child Care Coordinator, 425-351-5518).
Catholicism DVD Series - Please join us for any or all of these stand-alone episodes:
Wednesday Mornings at 10 AM in the Outreach Annex 1st and 3rd Wendesday Evenings at 7:30 PM in the Church December 7 - Episode 6, "A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and The Church" December 21- "The Nativity Story" movie (not part of the Catholicism Series)
Can't join us for the DVDs at St. Stephen? Watch it at home on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)! Go to www.ewtn.com/channelfinder to find your local channel.
- Saturday, December 10 at 3 PM (Episode 7, “Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist”)
- Sunday, December 11 at 8 PM (Episode 8, “A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints)
Saturday, December 17 at 7 PM (Episode 10, “World Without End - The Last Things”)
The Christmas Giving Trees are up! This year there are four groups offering Christmas gifting opportunities. Please see the trees in the Narthex and consider selecting one or more tags to help those in need. All Gifts and Gift Cards need to be returned by Sunday, December 18. Thank you!
Here’s some more info on the groups your gifts will help:
- Talbot Center for Rehabilitation- This is a skilled nursing home facility designed to meet short and long term needs of seniors. They would like presents wrapped and the tags attached to the package- then leave them under the tree. Sponsored by St. Stephen Ministries.
- St. Stephen Housing Association- SSHA assists residents that live in the transitional housing program. They are asking for food or gas gift cards. Please put the cards in envelopes, mark “SSHA” on the front, and leave them in the church collection baskets or in the box by the tree. SSHA again thanks you for the recent blanket donations and says, "Bless you for your generosity!"
- Pregnancy Aid- This organization works hard all year to maintain supplies for babies of moms who don’t otherwise have much support. See the tree tags for items requested. Please do not wrap these presents- just attach the tag and put them under the tree. .
- Homeless Backpacks- This is one of our ongoing parish outreach projects. Requested items will be put into backpacks and distributed in January (or sooner, if the weather becomes inclement). Please do not wrap items- just attach the tag and put them under the tree. Sponsored by Parish Outreach.
Thanksgiving Report - Our Thanksgiving Dinner served approximately 90 people. Fourteen turkeys were prepared! Not only did extra food go home with many of our guests, but the remaining turkeys and turkey breasts were distributed to people who came to the food bank this week- they were delighted. Thanks to all who contributed to this special dinner with their time, talents, and treasures. Approximately 175 Senior Thanksgiving ‘Baskets’ were assembled by our Life Teens two Sundays ago. It took six van loads to deliver the bags of food to Catholic Community Services to the seniors before Thanksgiving. Thanks to the teens, and to all of you who donated food, gift cards, and your time to this special project.
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent. Please join us on Monday, Dec 5 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Pam Redmond (futuretrust@hotmail.com or 425-235-8790).
Help Decorate the Church No experience is needed, just a desire to help! If interested, please contact Cynde at cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940, x104.
- Sunday, Dec 18, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM for Christmas decorating
- Monday, Dec 19, 9 AM - 12 PM for Christmas decorating
- Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM -12 PM to remove the Christmas decorations
You Can Help Your Marriage Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. The next program weekend is Jan 20 - 22. For info or to register (all confidential) call 206-706-2608 or visit www.helpourmarriage.com.
Spiritual Retreat Opportunities coming up at St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel (1663 Killarney Wy, Bellevue). For more info or to register, contact Carmel Little, CSJP at 425-635-3600 or clittle@csjp-olp.org. Free-will offering requested at both events.
- Wednesday, Dec 14 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM: Peace Days for Women, “Embracing the Dark: Holy Presence”. Led by Alexandra Kovats, CSJP. Bring a sack lunch; coffee/tea provided
- Saturday, Dec 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Day of Contemplative Prayer for Women and Men. Led by Kathleen Pruitt, CJSP and Kwan Wong. Arrive 30 mins. early if this is your first time coming to Contemplative Prayer.
Advent talk at St. Anthony Fr. Dwight Lewis, newly ordained priest and Parochial Vicar at St. Michael in Olympia, will give a talk titled, “Your Faith has Saved You”. Friday, Dec 9 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall at St. Anthony (Renton). Sponsored by the St. Anthony Prayer Group. For info contact Sandy 425-282-4902 or Marilou 253-631-3272.
Thank you to the owners of Country Tree Farm for again donating Christmas trees to our church this year! Country Tree Farm (18225 116th Ave SE, Renton) is open for business only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 AM to 4 PM, until Christmas. For more information, see www.countrytreefarm.com or call Becky Bernards (425-255-5172).
Marriage Prep - Couples wishing to get married should contact the church a minimum of 6 months before the projected wedding date. Interviews, classes and parish registration are required before a date can be set!
Spaghetti Dinner - Support Yakima Mission!!- It’s time for our annual Spaghetti Dinner! Join us this Sunday (12/4) after the 5:30 pm Mass for great food and music by the Life Teen band!
Grief Support Group - 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, December 18 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Depression/Getting the Help You Need." For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” - Isaiah 40:31
Widows/Widowers - The Annual Christmas Dinner will be Wednesday, Dec 14 at the Fairwood Golf and Country Club. More details soon. Questions? Contact Clarence Hopson at clarencehopson8098@comcast.net.
The Nursery will be closed Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and Christmas Day (Dec25) during all weekend Masses to allow our volunteers to celebrate the Birth of Our Savior with their families. Thank you for your understanding,- Brigitte Gonzales (Child Care Coordinator, 425-351-5518).
Catholicism DVD Series - Please join us for any or all of these stand-alone episodes:
Wednesday Mornings at 10 AM in the Outreach Annex 1st and 3rd Wendesday Evenings at 7:30 PM in the Church December 7 - Episode 6, "A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and The Church" December 21- "The Nativity Story" movie (not part of the Catholicism Series)
Can't join us for the DVDs at St. Stephen? Watch it at home on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)! Go to www.ewtn.com/channelfinder to find your local channel.
- Saturday, December 10 at 3 PM (Episode 7, “Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery of the Liturgy and the Eucharist”)
- Sunday, December 11 at 8 PM (Episode 8, “A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints)
Saturday, December 17 at 7 PM (Episode 10, “World Without End - The Last Things”)
The Christmas Giving Trees are up! This year there are four groups offering Christmas gifting opportunities. Please see the trees in the Narthex and consider selecting one or more tags to help those in need. All Gifts and Gift Cards need to be returned by Sunday, December 18. Thank you!
Here’s some more info on the groups your gifts will help:
- Talbot Center for Rehabilitation- This is a skilled nursing home facility designed to meet short and long term needs of seniors. They would like presents wrapped and the tags attached to the package- then leave them under the tree. Sponsored by St. Stephen Ministries.
- St. Stephen Housing Association- SSHA assists residents that live in the transitional housing program. They are asking for food or gas gift cards. Please put the cards in envelopes, mark “SSHA” on the front, and leave them in the church collection baskets or in the box by the tree. SSHA again thanks you for the recent blanket donations and says, "Bless you for your generosity!"
- Pregnancy Aid- This organization works hard all year to maintain supplies for babies of moms who don’t otherwise have much support. See the tree tags for items requested. Please do not wrap these presents- just attach the tag and put them under the tree. .
- Homeless Backpacks- This is one of our ongoing parish outreach projects. Requested items will be put into backpacks and distributed in January (or sooner, if the weather becomes inclement). Please do not wrap items- just attach the tag and put them under the tree. Sponsored by Parish Outreach.
Thanksgiving Report - Our Thanksgiving Dinner served approximately 90 people. Fourteen turkeys were prepared! Not only did extra food go home with many of our guests, but the remaining turkeys and turkey breasts were distributed to people who came to the food bank this week- they were delighted. Thanks to all who contributed to this special dinner with their time, talents, and treasures. Approximately 175 Senior Thanksgiving ‘Baskets’ were assembled by our Life Teens two Sundays ago. It took six van loads to deliver the bags of food to Catholic Community Services to the seniors before Thanksgiving. Thanks to the teens, and to all of you who donated food, gift cards, and your time to this special project.
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent. Please join us on Monday, Dec 5 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Pam Redmond (futuretrust@hotmail.com or 425-235-8790).
Help Decorate the Church No experience is needed, just a desire to help! If interested, please contact Cynde at cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940, x104.
- Sunday, Dec 18, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM for Christmas decorating
- Monday, Dec 19, 9 AM - 12 PM for Christmas decorating
- Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM -12 PM to remove the Christmas decorations
You Can Help Your Marriage Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. The next program weekend is Jan 20 - 22. For info or to register (all confidential) call 206-706-2608 or visit www.helpourmarriage.com.
Spiritual Retreat Opportunities coming up at St. Mary-on-the-Lake Chapel (1663 Killarney Wy, Bellevue). For more info or to register, contact Carmel Little, CSJP at 425-635-3600 or clittle@csjp-olp.org. Free-will offering requested at both events.
- Wednesday, Dec 14 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM: Peace Days for Women, “Embracing the Dark: Holy Presence”. Led by Alexandra Kovats, CSJP. Bring a sack lunch; coffee/tea provided
- Saturday, Dec 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Day of Contemplative Prayer for Women and Men. Led by Kathleen Pruitt, CJSP and Kwan Wong. Arrive 30 mins. early if this is your first time coming to Contemplative Prayer.
Advent talk at St. Anthony Fr. Dwight Lewis, newly ordained priest and Parochial Vicar at St. Michael in Olympia, will give a talk titled, “Your Faith has Saved You”. Friday, Dec 9 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall at St. Anthony (Renton). Sponsored by the St. Anthony Prayer Group. For info contact Sandy 425-282-4902 or Marilou 253-631-3272.
Thank you to the owners of Country Tree Farm for again donating Christmas trees to our church this year! Country Tree Farm (18225 116th Ave SE, Renton) is open for business only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 AM to 4 PM, until Christmas. For more information, see www.countrytreefarm.com or call Becky Bernards (425-255-5172).
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
November 20th, 2011
Fr. Ed’s Catechism 101 class has undergone a change!The newly renovated class,
“Knowing your Faith: Catholicism with Fr. Ed” is using Fr. Robert Barron’s nationally recognized Catholicism DVD series to more deeply explore what we believe as Catholics.
So, if you’ve ever wanted to learn more but don’t like the formal setting of the “classroom”, join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 PM for a journey that will take you further then you thought you could go!
Parish Offices will be closed Thrsday, November 24th through Sunday November 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There are no classes on the 23rd or 27th
Advent Reconciliation will be December 15th at 7:00pm.
St. Stephen's Advent Morning of Reflection “Prepare our Homes, Prepare our Hearts” is the theme that Deacon Bill Eckert will speak to on Saturday, Nov 19, from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Take this time for prayer, reflection and sharing as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Savior. Sign-up in the narthex or contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com. Contact Brigitte (425-351-5518) to arrange childcare.
2012 Entertainment Books The SSPC will be selling 2012 Entertainment Books in the Narthex after all masses Nov 19 - 20 and Dec 3 - 4. If you would like to buy a book, please contact Krista Whalen (425-961-0492 or responselx@msn.com). They make great Christmas gifts!
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, Nov 20 from 1-2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Pathways Through The Holiday Season". For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen (425-228-1437). “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Mt. 5, 4)
Thanksgiving Candle Exchange On Thanksgiving Day at St. Stephen’s we encourage people to bring a 3” candle to Mass to exchange (each family takes home another person or family’s candle) and use for prayer during Advent. Please write your name on your candle and place it on the baptismal font when you come to the Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9 AM. This is a great chance to reach out to others in our faith community!
Help Decorate the Church Decorating the church is very important but requires lots of help. We will especially need help on the following days. No experience is needed, just a desire to help. If interested, please contact Cynde (cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 x104).
• Advent decorating: Saturday, Nov 26, 9 AM – noon
• Christmas decorating: Sunday, Dec 18, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM AND Monday, Dec 19, 9 AM – noon
• Christmas decoration removal: Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM – noon
Seattle Council of Catholic Women The Central Deanery of ACCW invites all Catholic Women of King County to their open Board Meeting on Thursday, Dec 1, from 11 AM -1:30 PM in the Father Lane Room at St. Anthony's Parish (314 S 4th St, Renton). Agenda items include: the election of officers, budget planning, and fundraiser planning. Please bring a sack lunch. If intersted, RSVP to Lori (253-833-3380 or lorimar1915@hotmail.com).
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent. Please join us on Monday, Dec 5 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Pam Redmond (futuretrust@hotmail.com or 425-235-8790).
Youth Choir Accompanist Needed St. Stephen's Youth Choir is seeking an accompanist for rehearsals, which are two or three Sundays per month, October - June, from 10-10:45 AM in the chapel; masses (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, for a First Eucharist Mass); and a variety of other parish functions. If you are interested in volunteering please call Laurie Samora (253-631-3473).
Blanket Drive Many thanks to all who generously donated to our blanket drive! SSHA accept donations all year - please bring new or gently used blankets to our office in the Outreach Annex, Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 2 PM. Questions? Call 253-638-9798. Thank you!!
Coupon Queens Needed We are going to begin couponing for a cause. Contact Darlene (253-631-1940 or darsimpson@gmail.com).
Donations Wanted Please contact Parish Outreach if you have an automobile, truck or adult bicycle you can donate (tax receipts are available). We are also in need of a working freezer. If you can help with any of these things, we can arrange to have it picked-up!
Homeless Backpacks We are still collecting items. Please see last week’s bulletins for more details.
ARISE Men’s shelter will be at King of Kings Lutheran Church on Benson during November. Corrected instructions will be the Narthex.
Seeking a special, empathetic and compassionate person to work in Direct Aid. Contact Darlene (253-631-1940 or darsimpson@gmail.com).
2011 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program St. Stephen's Housing Association (SSHA) currently has 20 families living in its transitional housing. Coming from a homeless shelter, these families are very limited financially and may not be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their families. To help brighten their lives, we have an Adopt-A-Family Program where we ask our parishioners to sponsor a family with modest gifts for Christmas. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire family, please consider helping a child or two; or, your financial donation of any amount will be combined with others to make this a very Merry Christmas! Please consider donating to this program. For more info contact Barbara Brownlow (425-228-0541).
November 21 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00a – 12:00p Facilities & Grounds
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
November 22 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry
November 23 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
Novemb er 24 Thursday
9:00a – 9:30a MASS
1:00p – 3:00p Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
November 26 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
November 27 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
11:00a – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
“Knowing your Faith: Catholicism with Fr. Ed” is using Fr. Robert Barron’s nationally recognized Catholicism DVD series to more deeply explore what we believe as Catholics.
So, if you’ve ever wanted to learn more but don’t like the formal setting of the “classroom”, join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 PM for a journey that will take you further then you thought you could go!
Parish Offices will be closed Thrsday, November 24th through Sunday November 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There are no classes on the 23rd or 27th
Advent Reconciliation will be December 15th at 7:00pm.
St. Stephen's Advent Morning of Reflection “Prepare our Homes, Prepare our Hearts” is the theme that Deacon Bill Eckert will speak to on Saturday, Nov 19, from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Take this time for prayer, reflection and sharing as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Savior. Sign-up in the narthex or contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com. Contact Brigitte (425-351-5518) to arrange childcare.
2012 Entertainment Books The SSPC will be selling 2012 Entertainment Books in the Narthex after all masses Nov 19 - 20 and Dec 3 - 4. If you would like to buy a book, please contact Krista Whalen (425-961-0492 or responselx@msn.com). They make great Christmas gifts!
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, Nov 20 from 1-2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Pathways Through The Holiday Season". For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen (425-228-1437). “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Mt. 5, 4)
Thanksgiving Candle Exchange On Thanksgiving Day at St. Stephen’s we encourage people to bring a 3” candle to Mass to exchange (each family takes home another person or family’s candle) and use for prayer during Advent. Please write your name on your candle and place it on the baptismal font when you come to the Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9 AM. This is a great chance to reach out to others in our faith community!
Help Decorate the Church Decorating the church is very important but requires lots of help. We will especially need help on the following days. No experience is needed, just a desire to help. If interested, please contact Cynde (cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 x104).
• Advent decorating: Saturday, Nov 26, 9 AM – noon
• Christmas decorating: Sunday, Dec 18, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM AND Monday, Dec 19, 9 AM – noon
• Christmas decoration removal: Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM – noon
Seattle Council of Catholic Women The Central Deanery of ACCW invites all Catholic Women of King County to their open Board Meeting on Thursday, Dec 1, from 11 AM -1:30 PM in the Father Lane Room at St. Anthony's Parish (314 S 4th St, Renton). Agenda items include: the election of officers, budget planning, and fundraiser planning. Please bring a sack lunch. If intersted, RSVP to Lori (253-833-3380 or lorimar1915@hotmail.com).
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent. Please join us on Monday, Dec 5 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Pam Redmond (futuretrust@hotmail.com or 425-235-8790).
Youth Choir Accompanist Needed St. Stephen's Youth Choir is seeking an accompanist for rehearsals, which are two or three Sundays per month, October - June, from 10-10:45 AM in the chapel; masses (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, for a First Eucharist Mass); and a variety of other parish functions. If you are interested in volunteering please call Laurie Samora (253-631-3473).
Blanket Drive Many thanks to all who generously donated to our blanket drive! SSHA accept donations all year - please bring new or gently used blankets to our office in the Outreach Annex, Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 2 PM. Questions? Call 253-638-9798. Thank you!!
Coupon Queens Needed We are going to begin couponing for a cause. Contact Darlene (253-631-1940 or darsimpson@gmail.com).
Donations Wanted Please contact Parish Outreach if you have an automobile, truck or adult bicycle you can donate (tax receipts are available). We are also in need of a working freezer. If you can help with any of these things, we can arrange to have it picked-up!
Homeless Backpacks We are still collecting items. Please see last week’s bulletins for more details.
ARISE Men’s shelter will be at King of Kings Lutheran Church on Benson during November. Corrected instructions will be the Narthex.
Seeking a special, empathetic and compassionate person to work in Direct Aid. Contact Darlene (253-631-1940 or darsimpson@gmail.com).
2011 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program St. Stephen's Housing Association (SSHA) currently has 20 families living in its transitional housing. Coming from a homeless shelter, these families are very limited financially and may not be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their families. To help brighten their lives, we have an Adopt-A-Family Program where we ask our parishioners to sponsor a family with modest gifts for Christmas. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire family, please consider helping a child or two; or, your financial donation of any amount will be combined with others to make this a very Merry Christmas! Please consider donating to this program. For more info contact Barbara Brownlow (425-228-0541).
November 21 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00a – 12:00p Facilities & Grounds
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
November 22 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry
November 23 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
Novemb er 24 Thursday
9:00a – 9:30a MASS
1:00p – 3:00p Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
November 26 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
November 27 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
11:00a – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 13th, 2011
Youth Choir Accompanist Needed The St. Stephen's Youth Choir is seeking an accompanist for rehearsals, which are two or three Sundays per month, October - June, from 10-10:45 AM in the chapel, masses (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, for a First Eucharist Mass), and a variety of other parish functions. If you are interested in volunteering please call Laurie Samora (253-631-3473).
Blanket Drive Many thanks to all who generously donated to our blanket drive! SSHA accept donations all year - please bring new or gently used blankets to our office in the Outreach Annex, Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 2 PM. Questions? Call 253-638-9798. Thank you!!
50Plus Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Friday, Nov 18, at 6 PM in the Social Hall. Turkey and dessert will be provided. Feel free to bring a friend! If you can attend, please call Priscilla Witters (253-852-5864) to RSVP and sign-up for a dish.
Advent Morning of Reflection “Prepare our Homes, Prepare our Hearts” is the theme that Deacon Bill Eckert will speak to on Saturday, Nov 19, from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Take this time for prayer, reflection and sharing as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Savior. Sign-up in the narthex or contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com. Contact Brigitte (425-351-5518) to arrange childcare.
2012 Entertainment Books The SSPC will be selling 2012 Entertainment Books in the Narthex after all masses Nov 19 - 20 and Dec 3 - 4. If you would like to buy a book, please contact Krista Whalen (425-961-0492 or responselx@msn.com). They make great Christmas gifts!
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, Nov 20 from 1-2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Pathways Through The Holiday Season". For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen (425-228-1437). “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Mt. 5, 4)
Thanksgiving Candle Exchange On Thanksgiving Day at St. Stephen’s we encourage people to bring a 3” candle to Mass to exchange (each family takes home another person or family’s candle) and use for prayer during Advent. Please write your name on your candle and place it on the baptismal font when you come to the Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9 AM. This is a great chance to reach out to others in our faith community!
Help Decorate the Church Decorating the church is very important but requires lots of help. We will especially need help on the following days. No experience is needed, just a desire to help. If interested, please contact Cynde (cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 x104).
• Advent decorating: Saturday, Nov 26, 9 AM – noon
• Christmas decorating: Sunday, Dec 18, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM AND Monday, Dec 19, 9 AM – noon
• Christmas decoration removal: Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM – noon
Advent Retreat: Carrying God Witihin This retreat will include Eucharist, presentations, reflection time, and sharing. Please bring your bible. Presented by Sr. Carol Ann Warnke, OSF. Saturday, Dec 3, 8:30-3 PM, at the St. Ann Home (6602 S Alaska St, Tacoma). Register by Nov 29 to 253-212-3127. Cost is $25/person. Coffee and tea will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent. Please join us on Monday, Dec 5 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Pam Redmond (futuretrust@hotmail.com or 425-235-8790).
Coupon Queens Needed We are going to begin couponing for a cause. Contact Darlene (253-631-1940 or darsimpson@gmail.com).
Donations Wanted Please contact Parish Outreach if you have an automobile, truck or adult bicycle you can donate (tax receipts are available). We are also in need of a working freezer. If you can help with any of these things, we can arrange to have it picked-up!
Homeless Backpacks We are still collecting items. Please see last week’s bulletins for more details.
ARISE Men’s shelter will be at King of Kings Lutheran Church on Benson during November. Corrected instructions will be the Narthex.
Seeking a special, empathetic and compassionate person to work in Direct Aid. Contact Darlene (253-631-1940 or darsimpson@gmail.com).
Outreach Programs that need help:
• Homeless backpacks: collecting stuff, organizing, etc.
• Extreme Couponing for a Cause: collecting, cutting, and shopping for the Food Bank
• Thanksgiving baskets for Seniors: Info on the "needed items" will be on a list in the Narthex
• Annual Thanksgiving Dinner: November 24, 1-3 PM (all are invited)
ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION - With Deacon Bill Eckert - Saturday, November 19th 9:30 am – 12:30 pDo you want to make this season of Advent different than
previous years? Be intentional and start it with a morning of prayer and reflection. Sign-up in the narthex or contact
cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940.
Reconciliation Retreat November 16th - REQUIRED for all students and their parents making 1st Reconciliation in December.
Mission Pancake Breakfast November 13th after all morning Masses!
We continue with the Catholicism DVD Series on Wed, Nov 16 at 7:30 PM in the Church. Please join us for Mass at 6:30 PM, followed by snacks and class at 7:30 PM. Our next classes will be Dec 7.
November 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
November 15 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a – 11:45a Scripture Study
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 9:00p Girlfriends Bunco Night
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
November 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 – 9:00p Catechism/Confirmation w/Fr Ed
November 17 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 – 8:30p Boy Scout Committee
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:00p – 9:00p Adult Yakima Mission Team
November 18 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a -- 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p 50+ Potluck
November 19 Saturday
8:30a -- 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – 12:30p Advent Morning of Reflection
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
November 20 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00 – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
1:00p – 2:30p Grief Support
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
Blanket Drive Many thanks to all who generously donated to our blanket drive! SSHA accept donations all year - please bring new or gently used blankets to our office in the Outreach Annex, Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 2 PM. Questions? Call 253-638-9798. Thank you!!
50Plus Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Friday, Nov 18, at 6 PM in the Social Hall. Turkey and dessert will be provided. Feel free to bring a friend! If you can attend, please call Priscilla Witters (253-852-5864) to RSVP and sign-up for a dish.
Advent Morning of Reflection “Prepare our Homes, Prepare our Hearts” is the theme that Deacon Bill Eckert will speak to on Saturday, Nov 19, from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Take this time for prayer, reflection and sharing as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Savior. Sign-up in the narthex or contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com. Contact Brigitte (425-351-5518) to arrange childcare.
2012 Entertainment Books The SSPC will be selling 2012 Entertainment Books in the Narthex after all masses Nov 19 - 20 and Dec 3 - 4. If you would like to buy a book, please contact Krista Whalen (425-961-0492 or responselx@msn.com). They make great Christmas gifts!
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, Nov 20 from 1-2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Pathways Through The Holiday Season". For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen (425-228-1437). “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Mt. 5, 4)
Thanksgiving Candle Exchange On Thanksgiving Day at St. Stephen’s we encourage people to bring a 3” candle to Mass to exchange (each family takes home another person or family’s candle) and use for prayer during Advent. Please write your name on your candle and place it on the baptismal font when you come to the Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9 AM. This is a great chance to reach out to others in our faith community!
Help Decorate the Church Decorating the church is very important but requires lots of help. We will especially need help on the following days. No experience is needed, just a desire to help. If interested, please contact Cynde (cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 x104).
• Advent decorating: Saturday, Nov 26, 9 AM – noon
• Christmas decorating: Sunday, Dec 18, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM AND Monday, Dec 19, 9 AM – noon
• Christmas decoration removal: Monday, Jan 9, 9 AM – noon
Advent Retreat: Carrying God Witihin This retreat will include Eucharist, presentations, reflection time, and sharing. Please bring your bible. Presented by Sr. Carol Ann Warnke, OSF. Saturday, Dec 3, 8:30-3 PM, at the St. Ann Home (6602 S Alaska St, Tacoma). Register by Nov 29 to 253-212-3127. Cost is $25/person. Coffee and tea will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent. Please join us on Monday, Dec 5 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Pam Redmond (futuretrust@hotmail.com or 425-235-8790).
Coupon Queens Needed We are going to begin couponing for a cause. Contact Darlene (253-631-1940 or darsimpson@gmail.com).
Donations Wanted Please contact Parish Outreach if you have an automobile, truck or adult bicycle you can donate (tax receipts are available). We are also in need of a working freezer. If you can help with any of these things, we can arrange to have it picked-up!
Homeless Backpacks We are still collecting items. Please see last week’s bulletins for more details.
ARISE Men’s shelter will be at King of Kings Lutheran Church on Benson during November. Corrected instructions will be the Narthex.
Seeking a special, empathetic and compassionate person to work in Direct Aid. Contact Darlene (253-631-1940 or darsimpson@gmail.com).
Outreach Programs that need help:
• Homeless backpacks: collecting stuff, organizing, etc.
• Extreme Couponing for a Cause: collecting, cutting, and shopping for the Food Bank
• Thanksgiving baskets for Seniors: Info on the "needed items" will be on a list in the Narthex
• Annual Thanksgiving Dinner: November 24, 1-3 PM (all are invited)
ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION - With Deacon Bill Eckert - Saturday, November 19th 9:30 am – 12:30 pDo you want to make this season of Advent different than
previous years? Be intentional and start it with a morning of prayer and reflection. Sign-up in the narthex or contact
cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940.
Reconciliation Retreat November 16th - REQUIRED for all students and their parents making 1st Reconciliation in December.
Mission Pancake Breakfast November 13th after all morning Masses!
We continue with the Catholicism DVD Series on Wed, Nov 16 at 7:30 PM in the Church. Please join us for Mass at 6:30 PM, followed by snacks and class at 7:30 PM. Our next classes will be Dec 7.
November 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
November 15 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a – 11:45a Scripture Study
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 9:00p Girlfriends Bunco Night
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
November 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 – 9:00p Catechism/Confirmation w/Fr Ed
November 17 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 – 8:30p Boy Scout Committee
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:00p – 9:00p Adult Yakima Mission Team
November 18 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a -- 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p 50+ Potluck
November 19 Saturday
8:30a -- 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – 12:30p Advent Morning of Reflection
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
November 20 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00 – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
1:00p – 2:30p Grief Support
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
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
November 6th, 2011
ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION - With Deacon Bill Eckert - Saturday, November 19th 9:30 am – 12:30 pDo you want to make this season of Advent different than
previous years? Be intentional and start it with a morning of prayer and reflection. Sign-up in the narthex or contact
cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940.
Reconciliation Retreat November 16th - REQUIRED for all students and their parents making 1st Reconciliation in December.
Mission Pancake Breakfast November 13th after all morning Masses!
We continue with the Catholicism DVD Series on Wed, Nov 2 at 7:30 PM in the Church. The subject will be “The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought". Please join us for Mass at 6:30 PM, followed by snacks and class at 7:30 PM. Our next classes will be: Nov 16 and Dec 7.
The Visitation Guild will be meeting Wednesday, Nov 9, beginning at 9:45 AM with refreshments in the downstairs social hall. The meeting will begin at 10:15 AM. If you will be attending the Christmas luncheon at Mitzel's, Elsie will be collecting $15/person for this event. Questions? Please contact Shirley Boucher (425-430-8784). We look forward to seeing you!
Attention All Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel A number of local schools will be offering Veterans' Day assemblies to honor US Military Veterans, including: Benson Hill Elementary (116th Ave SE) at 9:30 AM on Nov 9; Sunrise Elementary (132nd Ave SE) at 9:30 AM on Nov 9; Kentridge High School (SE 208th and 124th SE) at 7 PM on Nov 9; and Northwood Middle School (Petrovitsky Rd and 184th St SE) at 8:30 AM on Nov 10. All Military are encouraged to attend. Please check-in at the schools a half-hour prior to the assembly. Questions? Contact Wendell Pang at 206-683-6865.
St. Stephen's Choir Updates
• Join the St. Stephen's Christmas Choir You are invited to prayerfully consider joining the St. Stephen’s Music Ministry to sing at the 8:30 AM Christmas Mass. This adult choir will begin rehearsing Wednesday, Nov 9 at 7:15 PM in the Church. Come celebrate the Birth of Christ with song! Contact John Burton or Marijean Heutmaker (253-631-1940, X 106 or mariheutmaker@gmail.com) if interested.
• Youth Choir Accompanist Needed The St. Stephen's Youth Choir is seeking an accompanist for rehearsals, which are two or three Sundays per month, October - June, from 10-10:45 AM in the chapel, masses (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, for a First Eucharist Mass), and a variety of other parish functions. If you are interested in volunteering please call Laurie Samora (253-631-3473).
South King County Young Adults is a new networking opportunity for young Catholics age 18-35 (single or married) in the area. We meet monthly on 2nd Saturdays, alternating among different local parishes. Join us here at St. Stephen's on Saturday, Nov 12, when Fr. Ed will be our guest speaker sharing his conversion story. Please RSVP by 11/8 to skcya.group@gmail.com or via Facebook SKCYA (South King Catholic Young Adults).
Girlfriends Bunco Night All women ages 18 to 108 are invited on Tuesday, Nov 15, at 7 PM in the Narthex. The cost is $5/per person which goes towards a prize fund. Please also bring a snack to share; we will provide drinks. Please RSVP so we know how many tables to set-up. For more info or to RSVP contact Julie Corneliuson (425-277-2709 or j.simpson1@comcast.net).
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, Nov 20 from 1-2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Pathways Through The Holiday Season". For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen (425-228-1437). “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Mt. 5, 4)
2011 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program St. Stephen's Housing Association (SSHA) currently has 20 families living in its transitional housing. Coming from a homeless shelter, these families are very limited financially and may not be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their families. To help brighten their lives, we have an Adopt-A-Family Program where we ask our parishioners to sponsor a family with modest gifts for Christmas. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire family, please consider helping a child or two; or, your financial donation of any amount will be combined with others to make this a very Merry Christmas! Please consider donating to this program. For more info contact Barbara Brownlow (425-228-0541).
November 7th 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
November 8th Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a–11.45a Scripture Study
6:00p – 8:00p Strength Finders
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry
7:00p – 8:30p SSTM Gabriel Project
November 9th 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
6:00p – 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:30p -- 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
November 10th 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
November 11th Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a–- 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
12:00p--6:00p Christmas Bazaar
November 12th Saturday
8:00a-10:00a SSTM Men's Group
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a.–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a-7:00p Christmas Bazaar
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
6:00p – 9:00p South King County Young Adults
6:30p-10:00p Widows/Widowers
November 13th Sunday
8:30a –9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
After Masses Mission Pancake Breakfast
9:30a --2:00p Christmas Bazaar
9:45a-10:45a Preschool
9:45a-10:45a Altar Server Training
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
previous years? Be intentional and start it with a morning of prayer and reflection. Sign-up in the narthex or contact
cyndebosshart@gmail.com or 253-631-1940.
Reconciliation Retreat November 16th - REQUIRED for all students and their parents making 1st Reconciliation in December.
Mission Pancake Breakfast November 13th after all morning Masses!
We continue with the Catholicism DVD Series on Wed, Nov 2 at 7:30 PM in the Church. The subject will be “The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought". Please join us for Mass at 6:30 PM, followed by snacks and class at 7:30 PM. Our next classes will be: Nov 16 and Dec 7.
The Visitation Guild will be meeting Wednesday, Nov 9, beginning at 9:45 AM with refreshments in the downstairs social hall. The meeting will begin at 10:15 AM. If you will be attending the Christmas luncheon at Mitzel's, Elsie will be collecting $15/person for this event. Questions? Please contact Shirley Boucher (425-430-8784). We look forward to seeing you!
Attention All Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel A number of local schools will be offering Veterans' Day assemblies to honor US Military Veterans, including: Benson Hill Elementary (116th Ave SE) at 9:30 AM on Nov 9; Sunrise Elementary (132nd Ave SE) at 9:30 AM on Nov 9; Kentridge High School (SE 208th and 124th SE) at 7 PM on Nov 9; and Northwood Middle School (Petrovitsky Rd and 184th St SE) at 8:30 AM on Nov 10. All Military are encouraged to attend. Please check-in at the schools a half-hour prior to the assembly. Questions? Contact Wendell Pang at 206-683-6865.
St. Stephen's Choir Updates
• Join the St. Stephen's Christmas Choir You are invited to prayerfully consider joining the St. Stephen’s Music Ministry to sing at the 8:30 AM Christmas Mass. This adult choir will begin rehearsing Wednesday, Nov 9 at 7:15 PM in the Church. Come celebrate the Birth of Christ with song! Contact John Burton or Marijean Heutmaker (253-631-1940, X 106 or mariheutmaker@gmail.com) if interested.
• Youth Choir Accompanist Needed The St. Stephen's Youth Choir is seeking an accompanist for rehearsals, which are two or three Sundays per month, October - June, from 10-10:45 AM in the chapel, masses (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, for a First Eucharist Mass), and a variety of other parish functions. If you are interested in volunteering please call Laurie Samora (253-631-3473).
South King County Young Adults is a new networking opportunity for young Catholics age 18-35 (single or married) in the area. We meet monthly on 2nd Saturdays, alternating among different local parishes. Join us here at St. Stephen's on Saturday, Nov 12, when Fr. Ed will be our guest speaker sharing his conversion story. Please RSVP by 11/8 to skcya.group@gmail.com or via Facebook SKCYA (South King Catholic Young Adults).
Girlfriends Bunco Night All women ages 18 to 108 are invited on Tuesday, Nov 15, at 7 PM in the Narthex. The cost is $5/per person which goes towards a prize fund. Please also bring a snack to share; we will provide drinks. Please RSVP so we know how many tables to set-up. For more info or to RSVP contact Julie Corneliuson (425-277-2709 or j.simpson1@comcast.net).
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, Nov 20 from 1-2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be "Pathways Through The Holiday Season". For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen (425-228-1437). “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Mt. 5, 4)
2011 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program St. Stephen's Housing Association (SSHA) currently has 20 families living in its transitional housing. Coming from a homeless shelter, these families are very limited financially and may not be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their families. To help brighten their lives, we have an Adopt-A-Family Program where we ask our parishioners to sponsor a family with modest gifts for Christmas. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire family, please consider helping a child or two; or, your financial donation of any amount will be combined with others to make this a very Merry Christmas! Please consider donating to this program. For more info contact Barbara Brownlow (425-228-0541).
November 7th 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
November 8th Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a–11.45a Scripture Study
6:00p – 8:00p Strength Finders
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry
7:00p – 8:30p SSTM Gabriel Project
November 9th 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
6:00p – 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:30p -- 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
November 10th 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
November 11th Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a–- 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
12:00p--6:00p Christmas Bazaar
November 12th Saturday
8:00a-10:00a SSTM Men's Group
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a.–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a-7:00p Christmas Bazaar
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
6:00p – 9:00p South King County Young Adults
6:30p-10:00p Widows/Widowers
November 13th Sunday
8:30a –9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
After Masses Mission Pancake Breakfast
9:30a --2:00p Christmas Bazaar
9:45a-10:45a Preschool
9:45a-10:45a Altar Server Training
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
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
October 30th, 2011
24-Hour Adoration/Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place the first Friday-Saturday of every month. The next opportunity is from 9 AM on Friday, November 4 until 3 PM on Saturday, November 5. 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 thanksgivings, and our needs. Please sign-up for your favorite time(s) on the board by the Chapel doors. Questions? Contact Bernie Wittgens (253-631-5560).
1st Mission Meeting: Sunday, Oct 30th at 5pm in the Chapel. There has been a small change for this next summer. YNIA is only offering a single week in Yakima (not the usual two). For this reason, a signed agreement form, and payment of the deposit (or conversation with Rick) are REQUIRED to reserve your spot! You will not be considered part of the mission team without it!
Mission to Yakima Pancake Breakfast November 13th after all morning Masses!
Reconciliation Retreat November 16th - REQUIRED for all students and their parents making 1st Reconciliation in December
Sr. High Youth Convention - November 5th/6th NEXT WEEKEND! Required for those in Confirmation class!
We continue with the Catholicism DVD Series on Wednesday, Nov 2 at 7:30 PM in the Church. The subject for this class is, “The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought". Please join us for Mass at 6:30 PM, followed by snacks, and then class at 7:30 PM. Our next classes will be: Nov 16 and Dec 7.
Come to a Gathering to Remember Your Loved One Those of us who have experienced the loss of a loved one will gather together on All Souls Day (Wednesday, Nov 2) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM by the Baptismal Fount in the Church. Our presenter will be Jane Fleming, a professional Grief Counselor, from Providence Hospice of Seattle. Please bring a picture or memento of your loved one. A luncheon will be served in the Narthex. Please rsvp to Marijean Heutmaker (253-630-1940, X106, or mariheautmaker@gmail.com)
South King County Young Adults is a new 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. Join us on Saturday, Nov 12, here at St. Stephen's. Fr. Ed will be our guest speaker and will be sharing his conversion story. Please RSVP by 11/8 to skcya.group@gmail.com or via our Facebook page: SKCYA (South King Catholic Young Adults).
Thank you to everyone who made and/or donated Rosaries in answer to our plea. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. We will happily receive your Rosaries all year long, as we give them to parishioners, Nursing Homes patients, those we serve through our Mission in Honduras, and to many others. You may bring your Rosaries to the office anytime- Father Ed blesses them all before they are given out. Thank you again!
Join the St. Stephen's Christmas Choir You are invited to prayerfully consider joining the St. Stephen’s Music Ministry to sing at the 8:30 AM Mass for Christmas. This adult choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, Nov 9 at 7:15 PM in the Church. Come celebrate the Birth of Christ with song! Contact John Burton or Marijean Heutmaker (253-631-1940, X 106 or mariheutmaker@gmail.com) so we can count you in our music preparation.
2011 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program The St. Stephen Housing Association (SSHA) currently has 20 families living in our transitional housing. Coming from a homeless shelter, these families are very limited financially and may not be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their families. To help brighten their lives, we have an Adopt-A-Family Program where we request our parishioners to sponsor a family with modest gifts for Christmas. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire family, maybe you can help a child or two; or, your financial donation of any amount will be combined with others to make this a very Merry Christmas! Please consider donating to this program; contact Barbara Brownlow (425-228-0541) for more information.
Blanket Drive This month, SSHA is hosting a blanket drive! We need new or gently used blankets for twin and full sized beds. Donations may be dropped off in the box located in the Narthex or at our office in the Outreach Annex. Please contact us (253-638-9798) with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
Join the Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) on Thursday, November 3 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room. We will discuss “Oxygen” by Carol Cassella. Please contact Mary Powers (marypowers@comcast.net or 253-797-0349) with questions.
Attention All Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Local school assemblies are held in honor of all Military Veterans and many of us Veterans who are members at St. Stephen will attend. Details will be in next weekend's bulletin or contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521).
Advent Retreat: Carrying God Witihin This retreat will include Eucharist, presentations, reflection time, and sharing. Please bring your bible. Presented by Sr. Carol Ann Warnke, OSF. Saturday, Dec 3 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the St. Ann Home (6602 S. Alaska St., Tacoma, WA 98408). Register by Nov 29 to 253-212-3127. $25 fee (coffee/tea provided but bring a lunch).
Advent Morning of Reflection at St. Stephen Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, how about a morning of reflection, prayer, pondering and maybe re-imagining how to replace the hectic holidays with some sacred space? Deacon Bill Eckert will return on Saturday, November 19, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM for our annual Advent Morning of Reflection. Mark your calendars now and sign-up in the Narthex for this timely event! Cost: Freewill offering.
Marriage Retreat The purpose of life is to get to Heaven, and to bring everyone with me that I can. What have I done to help bring me and my spouse to Heaven? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov 18-20 in Centralia (more info: www.mrwwme.org, 253-859-9174) and Feb 24-26 in Seattle (wwwSeattleWWME.org, 206-772-2344). Early registration is strongly recommended.
Join the Widows & Widowers’ Group at Kentridge High School Theatre on Saturday, November 5 at 1:30 PM to see the musical, “Side Show”. Tickets are $8.00. Call Danny Hodges at 425-572-6245 to sign up.
October 31 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p Vigil MASS
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
November 1 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a –11.45a Scripture Study
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 7:30p MASS
7:30p – 9:00p Knight of Columbus
November 2 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 – 11:30a beC.O.M.E.
11:00 – 1:00p Remembrance of the Dead
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Confirmation Class
7:30p – 9:00p Catechism with Fr. Ed
November 3 Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 9:30a Safety Committee
11:00a – 1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
7:00p –7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:00p – 9:00p Girlfriends Book Club
November 4 First Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a –3p Sat Eucharistic Adoration
November 5 First Saturday
7:30a – 8:00a Morning Prayer
8:10a – 8:20a Benediction
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a Fri–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a –11:30a Council of Catholic Women
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
6:00p – 9:00p Girlfriends Crafts
November 6 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a –10:45a Preschool
10:00 –10:45a Youth Choir Practice
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
1st Mission Meeting: Sunday, Oct 30th at 5pm in the Chapel. There has been a small change for this next summer. YNIA is only offering a single week in Yakima (not the usual two). For this reason, a signed agreement form, and payment of the deposit (or conversation with Rick) are REQUIRED to reserve your spot! You will not be considered part of the mission team without it!
Mission to Yakima Pancake Breakfast November 13th after all morning Masses!
Reconciliation Retreat November 16th - REQUIRED for all students and their parents making 1st Reconciliation in December
Sr. High Youth Convention - November 5th/6th NEXT WEEKEND! Required for those in Confirmation class!
We continue with the Catholicism DVD Series on Wednesday, Nov 2 at 7:30 PM in the Church. The subject for this class is, “The Ineffable Mystery of God: That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought". Please join us for Mass at 6:30 PM, followed by snacks, and then class at 7:30 PM. Our next classes will be: Nov 16 and Dec 7.
Come to a Gathering to Remember Your Loved One Those of us who have experienced the loss of a loved one will gather together on All Souls Day (Wednesday, Nov 2) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM by the Baptismal Fount in the Church. Our presenter will be Jane Fleming, a professional Grief Counselor, from Providence Hospice of Seattle. Please bring a picture or memento of your loved one. A luncheon will be served in the Narthex. Please rsvp to Marijean Heutmaker (253-630-1940, X106, or mariheautmaker@gmail.com)
South King County Young Adults is a new 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. Join us on Saturday, Nov 12, here at St. Stephen's. Fr. Ed will be our guest speaker and will be sharing his conversion story. Please RSVP by 11/8 to skcya.group@gmail.com or via our Facebook page: SKCYA (South King Catholic Young Adults).
Thank you to everyone who made and/or donated Rosaries in answer to our plea. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. We will happily receive your Rosaries all year long, as we give them to parishioners, Nursing Homes patients, those we serve through our Mission in Honduras, and to many others. You may bring your Rosaries to the office anytime- Father Ed blesses them all before they are given out. Thank you again!
Join the St. Stephen's Christmas Choir You are invited to prayerfully consider joining the St. Stephen’s Music Ministry to sing at the 8:30 AM Mass for Christmas. This adult choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, Nov 9 at 7:15 PM in the Church. Come celebrate the Birth of Christ with song! Contact John Burton or Marijean Heutmaker (253-631-1940, X 106 or mariheutmaker@gmail.com) so we can count you in our music preparation.
2011 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program The St. Stephen Housing Association (SSHA) currently has 20 families living in our transitional housing. Coming from a homeless shelter, these families are very limited financially and may not be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their families. To help brighten their lives, we have an Adopt-A-Family Program where we request our parishioners to sponsor a family with modest gifts for Christmas. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire family, maybe you can help a child or two; or, your financial donation of any amount will be combined with others to make this a very Merry Christmas! Please consider donating to this program; contact Barbara Brownlow (425-228-0541) for more information.
Blanket Drive This month, SSHA is hosting a blanket drive! We need new or gently used blankets for twin and full sized beds. Donations may be dropped off in the box located in the Narthex or at our office in the Outreach Annex. Please contact us (253-638-9798) with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
Join the Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) on Thursday, November 3 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room. We will discuss “Oxygen” by Carol Cassella. Please contact Mary Powers (marypowers@comcast.net or 253-797-0349) with questions.
Attention All Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Local school assemblies are held in honor of all Military Veterans and many of us Veterans who are members at St. Stephen will attend. Details will be in next weekend's bulletin or contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521).
Advent Retreat: Carrying God Witihin This retreat will include Eucharist, presentations, reflection time, and sharing. Please bring your bible. Presented by Sr. Carol Ann Warnke, OSF. Saturday, Dec 3 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the St. Ann Home (6602 S. Alaska St., Tacoma, WA 98408). Register by Nov 29 to 253-212-3127. $25 fee (coffee/tea provided but bring a lunch).
Advent Morning of Reflection at St. Stephen Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, how about a morning of reflection, prayer, pondering and maybe re-imagining how to replace the hectic holidays with some sacred space? Deacon Bill Eckert will return on Saturday, November 19, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM for our annual Advent Morning of Reflection. Mark your calendars now and sign-up in the Narthex for this timely event! Cost: Freewill offering.
Marriage Retreat The purpose of life is to get to Heaven, and to bring everyone with me that I can. What have I done to help bring me and my spouse to Heaven? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov 18-20 in Centralia (more info: www.mrwwme.org, 253-859-9174) and Feb 24-26 in Seattle (wwwSeattleWWME.org, 206-772-2344). Early registration is strongly recommended.
Join the Widows & Widowers’ Group at Kentridge High School Theatre on Saturday, November 5 at 1:30 PM to see the musical, “Side Show”. Tickets are $8.00. Call Danny Hodges at 425-572-6245 to sign up.
October 31 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p Vigil MASS
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
November 1 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a –11.45a Scripture Study
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:00p – 7:30p MASS
7:30p – 9:00p Knight of Columbus
November 2 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00 – 11:30a beC.O.M.E.
11:00 – 1:00p Remembrance of the Dead
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Confirmation Class
7:30p – 9:00p Catechism with Fr. Ed
November 3 Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 9:30a Safety Committee
11:00a – 1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
7:00p –7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:00p – 9:00p Girlfriends Book Club
November 4 First Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a –3p Sat Eucharistic Adoration
November 5 First Saturday
7:30a – 8:00a Morning Prayer
8:10a – 8:20a Benediction
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a Fri–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a –11:30a Council of Catholic Women
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
6:00p – 9:00p Girlfriends Crafts
November 6 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a –10:45a Preschool
10:00 –10:45a Youth Choir Practice
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
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
October 23rd, 2011
Confirmation Class this Wednesday! - Bring your Baptism Certificate and your sponsor’s proof of the Sacrament of Confirmation!
Youth Mission to Yakima - 1st Mission Meeting: Sunday, October 30th at 5pm in the Chapel. There has been a small change for this next summer. YNIA is only offering a single week in Yakima (not the usual two). For this reason, a signed agreement form, and payment of the deposit (or conversation with Rick) are REQUIRED to reserve your spot! You will not be considered part of the mission team without it!
Pancake Breakfast to Support the Youth Mission to Yakima will be Sunday November 13th after all morning masses!
Join Fr. Spitzer for a free, Pro-Life lecture and book signing on Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 PM at the University of Washington in Kane Hall 130. His new book, Ten Universal Principles, will be availabe at the event ($15 for one/$25 for two). For more information (and online book purchase), visit Healing the Culture’s website at www.healingtheculture.com.
Join the Widows & Widowers’ Group at Kentridge High School Theatre on Saturday, November 5 at 1:30 PM to see the musical, “Side Show”. Tickets are $8.00. Call Danny Hodges at 425-572-6245 to sign up.
Rosaries Needed October is the Month of the Holy Rosary and we would like to have rosaries, blessed by Fr. Ed, available at all Masses throughout the month. If you have 'extra ' rosaries or perhaps make rosaries (or know someone who does), your donation would be greatly appreciated to keep our supply replenished. Please bring them to the Parish Office. Thank you for your dedication to this wonderful ministry, which helps us all become closer to Jesus through the eyes of Our Blessed Mother.
Attention All Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Please be aware of our Veterans Day Holiday on November 11. Local school assemblies are held in honor of all Military Veterans, and many of us Veterans who are members at St. Stephen will attend. If you would like to join us, please watch the bulletin for more information or contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521).
Advent Morning of Reflection Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, how about a morning of reflection, prayer, pondering and maybe re-imagining how to replace the hectic holidays with some sacred space? Deacon Bill Eckert will return on Saturday, November 19, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM for our annual Advent Morning of Reflection. Mark your calendars now and sign-up in the Narthex for this timely event! Cost: Freewill offering.
2011 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program The St. Stephen Housing Association (SSHA) currently has 20 families living in our transitional housing. Coming from a homeless shelter, these families are very limited financially and may not be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their families. To help brighten their lives, we have an Adopt-A-Family Program where we request our parishioners to sponsor a family with modest gifts for Christmas. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire family, maybe you can help a child or two; or, your financial donation of any amount will be combined with others to make this a very Merry Christmas! Please consider donating to this program; contact Barbara Brownlow (425-228-0541) for more information.
Blanket Drive This month, SSHA is hosting a blanket drive! We need new or gently used blankets for twin and full sized beds. Donations may be dropped off in the box located in the Narthex or at our office in the Outreach Annex. Please contact us (253-638-9798) with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
Thank you - Vielen Dank - Gracias! The Honduras and African Mission Teams wish to thank everyone who participated in our Oktoberfest festivities, Raffle, and No-Bake Sale. We truly appreciated your generosity. Funds raised will support projects to enhance the lives of orphaned children in Honduras and Africa.
The French Toast Breakfast was a huge success! Thanks to all the volunteers, who achieved the momentum needed to produce the required results, and thanks to all guests, who waited patiently to be served.
Gracias - Obrigado - Merci - Hvala… Thank you!
Healing Mass at St. Anthony Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 PM. Presided by Fr. Glenn Parker, C.S.s.R. Sponsored by Western WA Catholic Charismatic Renewal. See http://www.wwccr.org/events/HM11_1027.pdf for more information.
Catholic Professionals of Seattle welcomes author and nationally-recognized radio host of Catholic Answers Live, Patrick Coffin, who will give a talk titled, “So You Want to Defend the Church?” on Friday, Nov 4, from 7:00 AM to 9:15 AM at the UW Catholic Newman Center. Members $20/Non-Members $35. Purchase tickets 48 hours in advance, online only: www.catholicprofessionalsofseattle.org. Learn more at our website or contact Sheldon Sweeney (425-941-1921).
Join the Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) on Thursday, November 3 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room. We will discuss “Oxygen” by Carol Cassella. Please contact Mary Powers (marypowers@comcast.net or 253-797-0349) with questions.
October 24 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:30p – 9:00p Catholic School Parents
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714
7:15p – 9:00p Respect Life
October 25 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a –11.45a Scripture Study
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
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
October 26 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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Confirmation Class
October 27 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 Finance Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
October 28 Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
October 29 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
October 30 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00a – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Youth Mission to Yakima - 1st Mission Meeting: Sunday, October 30th at 5pm in the Chapel. There has been a small change for this next summer. YNIA is only offering a single week in Yakima (not the usual two). For this reason, a signed agreement form, and payment of the deposit (or conversation with Rick) are REQUIRED to reserve your spot! You will not be considered part of the mission team without it!
Pancake Breakfast to Support the Youth Mission to Yakima will be Sunday November 13th after all morning masses!
Join Fr. Spitzer for a free, Pro-Life lecture and book signing on Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 PM at the University of Washington in Kane Hall 130. His new book, Ten Universal Principles, will be availabe at the event ($15 for one/$25 for two). For more information (and online book purchase), visit Healing the Culture’s website at www.healingtheculture.com.
Join the Widows & Widowers’ Group at Kentridge High School Theatre on Saturday, November 5 at 1:30 PM to see the musical, “Side Show”. Tickets are $8.00. Call Danny Hodges at 425-572-6245 to sign up.
Rosaries Needed October is the Month of the Holy Rosary and we would like to have rosaries, blessed by Fr. Ed, available at all Masses throughout the month. If you have 'extra ' rosaries or perhaps make rosaries (or know someone who does), your donation would be greatly appreciated to keep our supply replenished. Please bring them to the Parish Office. Thank you for your dedication to this wonderful ministry, which helps us all become closer to Jesus through the eyes of Our Blessed Mother.
Attention All Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Please be aware of our Veterans Day Holiday on November 11. Local school assemblies are held in honor of all Military Veterans, and many of us Veterans who are members at St. Stephen will attend. If you would like to join us, please watch the bulletin for more information or contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521).
Advent Morning of Reflection Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, how about a morning of reflection, prayer, pondering and maybe re-imagining how to replace the hectic holidays with some sacred space? Deacon Bill Eckert will return on Saturday, November 19, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM for our annual Advent Morning of Reflection. Mark your calendars now and sign-up in the Narthex for this timely event! Cost: Freewill offering.
2011 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program The St. Stephen Housing Association (SSHA) currently has 20 families living in our transitional housing. Coming from a homeless shelter, these families are very limited financially and may not be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their families. To help brighten their lives, we have an Adopt-A-Family Program where we request our parishioners to sponsor a family with modest gifts for Christmas. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire family, maybe you can help a child or two; or, your financial donation of any amount will be combined with others to make this a very Merry Christmas! Please consider donating to this program; contact Barbara Brownlow (425-228-0541) for more information.
Blanket Drive This month, SSHA is hosting a blanket drive! We need new or gently used blankets for twin and full sized beds. Donations may be dropped off in the box located in the Narthex or at our office in the Outreach Annex. Please contact us (253-638-9798) with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!
Thank you - Vielen Dank - Gracias! The Honduras and African Mission Teams wish to thank everyone who participated in our Oktoberfest festivities, Raffle, and No-Bake Sale. We truly appreciated your generosity. Funds raised will support projects to enhance the lives of orphaned children in Honduras and Africa.
The French Toast Breakfast was a huge success! Thanks to all the volunteers, who achieved the momentum needed to produce the required results, and thanks to all guests, who waited patiently to be served.
Gracias - Obrigado - Merci - Hvala… Thank you!
Healing Mass at St. Anthony Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 PM. Presided by Fr. Glenn Parker, C.S.s.R. Sponsored by Western WA Catholic Charismatic Renewal. See http://www.wwccr.org/events/HM11_1027.pdf for more information.
Catholic Professionals of Seattle welcomes author and nationally-recognized radio host of Catholic Answers Live, Patrick Coffin, who will give a talk titled, “So You Want to Defend the Church?” on Friday, Nov 4, from 7:00 AM to 9:15 AM at the UW Catholic Newman Center. Members $20/Non-Members $35. Purchase tickets 48 hours in advance, online only: www.catholicprofessionalsofseattle.org. Learn more at our website or contact Sheldon Sweeney (425-941-1921).
Join the Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) on Thursday, November 3 at 7 PM in the St Stephen's Room. We will discuss “Oxygen” by Carol Cassella. Please contact Mary Powers (marypowers@comcast.net or 253-797-0349) with questions.
October 24 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:30p – 9:00p Catholic School Parents
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714
7:15p – 9:00p Respect Life
October 25 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a –11.45a Scripture Study
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
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
October 26 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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Confirmation Class
October 27 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 Finance Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
October 28 Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
October 29 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
October 30 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00a – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
October 16th, 2011
RCIA: Jesus said, “Repay Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” The Pharisees in today's Gospel flatter Jesus, and then pose a question they think will bring him down with the Roman authorities. Jesus turns their plotting into a teaching moment. Teaching moments is what RCIA is designed to do in bringing persons into the Catholic faith. If you would like to be part of this process, contact Cynde Bosshart at 253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com.
Flu Shot Clinic Update: There was not enough interest to host a Flu Shot Clinic here at St. Stephen on Oct. 20 as originally suggested. Please contact your health care provider or local pharmacy to receive the flu shot this season. Thank you.
Mission 2012 is gearing up, and our first breakfast is coming up! There has been a small change for this next summer. YNIA is only offering a single week in Yakima (not the usual two). For this reason, a signed agreement form and payment of the deposit (or conversation with Rick) are REQUIRED to reserve your spot! You will not be considered part of the mission team without it!
First Grade Parents: Classes are required this year to be eligible for First Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Catholic Women will gather for Annual Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention on Friday, Oct 21 and Saturday, October 22 right here at St. Stephen! Childcare available on request. Come join us! This year's theme is, "We are the Light of the World." Visit us at www.SeattleACCW.org for more information.
Concert: Everyone is invited to come hear the Maureen Still Band, the vibrant life teen musicians from St. Louise (Bellevue) who sing about life today. Friday, Oct 21 at 7:00 PM, here at St. Stephen. $5 at the door. Childcare available on request (contact psj1350@comcast.net). Sponsored by the Seattle ACCW.
The next 'Catholicism' series DVD, by Fr. Robert Barron, will be shown after 6:30 PM Mass on Wednesday, October 19 in the Church. Even if you did not come to the first class, please join us for this stunning series. Our November class dates are the 2nd & 16th. For more info on the series, see http://www.catholicismseries.com. "In tying together art and culture, history and literature, beauty and truth, which is the wisdom- the timeless genius that CATHOLICISM is all about- he [Fr. Barron] does it magnificently. And this is just what we need in the Catholic Church today." - Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, Archdiocese of New York
The St. Stephen's Youth Choir is about to begin a new season. We welcome all young singers in kindergarten through eighth grade, and would love to have you join us! The first rehearsal will be on Sunday, October 16, from 10:00-10:45 AM in the Chapel. (This is between the morning masses, so parents can enjoy a cup of coffee while they wait downstairs.) Upcoming rehearsals will be: 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/18. We are preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Contact Laurie Samora with questions at 253-631-3473 or at lauriegsam@comcast.net.
Rosaries Needed: October is the Month of the Holy Rosary and we would like to have rosaries, blessed by Fr. Ed, available at all Masses throughout the month. If you have 'extra ' rosaries or perhaps make rosaries (or know someone who does), your donation would be greatly appreciated to keep our supply replenished. Please bring them to the Parish Office. Thank you for your dedication to this wonderful ministry, which helps us all become closer to Jesus through the eyes of Our Blessed Mother.
50+ Potluck Canceled: Due to a scheduling conflict, the 50+ Potluck will not meet on Friday, Oct 21. The next potluck will be for Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov 18- the turkey will be provided. Call 253-852-6864 for more info.
October 17 Monday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00a -12:00p Facilities & Grounds
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
October 18 Tuesday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a -11:45a Scripture Study
6:00p - 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p - 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p - 8:45p Scripture Study
7:30p - 9:00p Knights of Columbus
October 19 Wednesday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a - 11:30a beC.O.M.E.
5:30p - 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p - 7:15p Religious Education Classes (No GIFT)
6:30p - 7:00p MASS
7:00p - 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p - 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p - 9:00p Catechism with Father Ed
October 20 Thursday (No Flu Shot Clinic)
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 - 8:30p Boy Scout Committee
7:00p - 9:00p Stewardship Commission
October 21 Friday (No 50+ Potluck)
8:30a - 9:15a MASS
9:00a -10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
12:00p - 9:00p ACCW Convention & Concert
October 22 Saturday
8:30a - 8:00p ACCW Convention
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
3:00p - 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p - 6:00p Vigil MASS
October 23 Sunday
8:30a - 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a - 10:45a Preschool
10:00a - 10:45a Youth Choir Rehearsal
11:00 -12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p - 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p - 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
6:45p - 8:30p Connections, Sr. High Life Teen
Flu Shot Clinic Update: There was not enough interest to host a Flu Shot Clinic here at St. Stephen on Oct. 20 as originally suggested. Please contact your health care provider or local pharmacy to receive the flu shot this season. Thank you.
Mission 2012 is gearing up, and our first breakfast is coming up! There has been a small change for this next summer. YNIA is only offering a single week in Yakima (not the usual two). For this reason, a signed agreement form and payment of the deposit (or conversation with Rick) are REQUIRED to reserve your spot! You will not be considered part of the mission team without it!
First Grade Parents: Classes are required this year to be eligible for First Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Catholic Women will gather for Annual Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention on Friday, Oct 21 and Saturday, October 22 right here at St. Stephen! Childcare available on request. Come join us! This year's theme is, "We are the Light of the World." Visit us at www.SeattleACCW.org for more information.
Concert: Everyone is invited to come hear the Maureen Still Band, the vibrant life teen musicians from St. Louise (Bellevue) who sing about life today. Friday, Oct 21 at 7:00 PM, here at St. Stephen. $5 at the door. Childcare available on request (contact psj1350@comcast.net). Sponsored by the Seattle ACCW.
The next 'Catholicism' series DVD, by Fr. Robert Barron, will be shown after 6:30 PM Mass on Wednesday, October 19 in the Church. Even if you did not come to the first class, please join us for this stunning series. Our November class dates are the 2nd & 16th. For more info on the series, see http://www.catholicismseries.com. "In tying together art and culture, history and literature, beauty and truth, which is the wisdom- the timeless genius that CATHOLICISM is all about- he [Fr. Barron] does it magnificently. And this is just what we need in the Catholic Church today." - Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, Archdiocese of New York
The St. Stephen's Youth Choir is about to begin a new season. We welcome all young singers in kindergarten through eighth grade, and would love to have you join us! The first rehearsal will be on Sunday, October 16, from 10:00-10:45 AM in the Chapel. (This is between the morning masses, so parents can enjoy a cup of coffee while they wait downstairs.) Upcoming rehearsals will be: 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/18. We are preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Contact Laurie Samora with questions at 253-631-3473 or at lauriegsam@comcast.net.
Rosaries Needed: October is the Month of the Holy Rosary and we would like to have rosaries, blessed by Fr. Ed, available at all Masses throughout the month. If you have 'extra ' rosaries or perhaps make rosaries (or know someone who does), your donation would be greatly appreciated to keep our supply replenished. Please bring them to the Parish Office. Thank you for your dedication to this wonderful ministry, which helps us all become closer to Jesus through the eyes of Our Blessed Mother.
50+ Potluck Canceled: Due to a scheduling conflict, the 50+ Potluck will not meet on Friday, Oct 21. The next potluck will be for Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov 18- the turkey will be provided. Call 253-852-6864 for more info.
October 17 Monday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00a -12:00p Facilities & Grounds
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
October 18 Tuesday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a -11:45a Scripture Study
6:00p - 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p - 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p - 8:45p Scripture Study
7:30p - 9:00p Knights of Columbus
October 19 Wednesday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a - 11:30a beC.O.M.E.
5:30p - 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p - 7:15p Religious Education Classes (No GIFT)
6:30p - 7:00p MASS
7:00p - 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p - 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p - 9:00p Catechism with Father Ed
October 20 Thursday (No Flu Shot Clinic)
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 - 8:30p Boy Scout Committee
7:00p - 9:00p Stewardship Commission
October 21 Friday (No 50+ Potluck)
8:30a - 9:15a MASS
9:00a -10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
12:00p - 9:00p ACCW Convention & Concert
October 22 Saturday
8:30a - 8:00p ACCW Convention
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
3:00p - 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p - 6:00p Vigil MASS
October 23 Sunday
8:30a - 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a - 10:45a Preschool
10:00a - 10:45a Youth Choir Rehearsal
11:00 -12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p - 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p - 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
6:45p - 8:30p Connections, Sr. High Life Teen
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
October 9th, 2011
1st Grade Parents- Classes are required this year to be eligible for First Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Sr. High Convention- Nov 5th/6th
Mission 2012- We are gearing up, and our first breakfast is coming up! There has been a small change for this next summer. YNIA is only offering a single week in Yakima (not the usual two). For this reason, a signed agreement form and payment of the deposit (or conversation with Rick) are REQUIRED to reserve your spot! You will not be considered part of the mission team without it!
Jr. High Quest- 7th/8th Graders, Oct 21/22
Catholic Women- We will gather for Annual Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention on Friday, Oct 21 and Saturday, October 22 right here at St. Stephen! Childcare available on request. Come join us! This year's theme is, "We are the Light of the World." Visit us at www.SeattleACCW.org for more information.
Concert- Everyone is invited to come hear the Maureen Still Band, the vibrant life teen musicians from St. Louise (Bellevue) who sing about life today. Friday, Oct 21 at 7:00 PM, here at St. Stephen. $5 at the door. Childcare available on request (contact psj1350@comcast.net). Sponsored by the Seattle ACCW.
Visitation Guild- We will meet Wednesday, Oct 12 in the downstairs social hall, with refreshments at 9:45 AM. The meeting will begin at 10:15 AM. DON'T FORGET to bring your donations for our military personnel serving in Afghanistan, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, and wet wipes. Please, no colognes or anything with a strong odor of any kind. Our Guild will provide shipping money for two boxes.
Help End Abortion- St. Stephen's 2011 4US (for ultrasounds) donation campaign has ended. However, all donations still qualify for the Knights of Columbus Matching Program to help pregnant mothers make INFORMED CHOICES. Please donate online at www.4us.org/teams/35 or by check payable to "4US" with "Fr. Ed's Team Fiat" noted on the memo and mail to 4US, 401 North E St., Tacoma, WA 98403. More info at www.ststephens.us . Thank you for your support!
Remembrance Banners- The Feasts Days of All Saints and All Soul’s are fast approaching. During the month of November, it is a St. Stephen’s tradition to remember those who have died. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex (now through Oct. 23) for you to write the names of friends/family who have passed away this past year. We will print their names on a ribbon and hang it over the baptismal font during the month of November. You may write the names of those who died prior to this year in the Book of Life (next to the Holy Water font) after November 1. We will pray for all those named in the book and on the banners during the month of November. NOTE: We need a volunteer to compile an alphabetical list of names for the ribbons. If you can do this, please contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com.
RICA- The Gospel says that “Many are invited but few are chosen.” Again, Jesus is telling an “invitation parable”
that shows how his words of invitation fall on deaf ears. For several weeks, Jesus has been using the tool of parable to get his listeners to hearken to his words to participate fully and each time there is resistance. How resistant are you when you hear God’s call? Would you like to respond now and consider joining the Catholic Church? RCIA is designed to bring persons into the Catholic faith. If you would like to be part of this process, please contact Cynde Bosshart at 253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com.
New Roman Missal- Changes in Worship Coming this Advent “Change” can be a most disconcerting word. Yet one would think that in this world of technology, we would be accustomed to it since not a day goes by without change happening. Our cell phones and computers are outdated when we purchase them, and still we resist change while striving to keep up. While we want our worship to remain the same, we also want it to be relevant. The changes in the liturgy that will begin in Advent are not sweeping, but are meant to heighten our sense of reverence and worship. They are to give dignity to the liturgy in a way that is less ordinary than our private devotions. While those are more intimate, our communal prayer on Sunday is intended to be a more formal celebration. May we be open to this way of praying with the new words.
Oktobefest at St. Stephen- It's not too late to purchase your Oktoberfest Dinner Tickets for next Saturday, October 15th! The fun will begin immediately following the 5:00 PM Mass. The evening will include authentic German food, beverages, entertainment, and a raffle of donated items; the winners of the “No Bake; Bake Sale” will also be announced. All proceeds benefit the children we will visit during our Honduras and Africa Mission trips in 2012. Tickets available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex (childcare on request). Contact Debbie (ddullenty@comcast.net or 206-755-6628) for more info.
St. Stephen's Youth Choir- We are about to begin a new season. We welcome all young singers in kindergarten through eighth grade, and would love to have you join us! The first rehearsal will be on Sunday, October 16, from 10:00-10:45 AM in the Chapel. (This is between the morning masses, so parents can enjoy a cup of coffee while they wait downstairs.) Upcoming rehearsals will be: 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/18. We are preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Contact Laurie Samora with questions at 253-631-3473 or at lauriegsam@comcast.net.
October 10 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
October 11 Tuesday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a -12.00p Scripture Study
6:00p - 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p - 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p - 9:00p Scripture Study
7:00p - 9:00p Stephen Ministry
October 12 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
6:00p - 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:00p - 7:15p 1st Sacraments Parents (Mandatory)
6:30p - 7:00p MASS
7:00p - 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p - 9:00p Choir Practice
October 13 Thursday
8:30a - 9:00a MASS
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a -1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
6:45p - 9:00p Parish Leadership (dinner starts 6:15p)
7:00p - 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p - 9:00p RCIA
October 14 Friday
8:30a - 9:15a MASS
9:00a -10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p - 9:00p Girl Scouts
October 15 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 -10:00p Oktoberfest
October 16 Sunday
8:30a - 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a - 10:45a Preschool
11:00 - 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
1:00p - 2:30p Grief Support
5:30p -6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p - 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
6:45p - 8:30p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
Sr. High Convention- Nov 5th/6th
Mission 2012- We are gearing up, and our first breakfast is coming up! There has been a small change for this next summer. YNIA is only offering a single week in Yakima (not the usual two). For this reason, a signed agreement form and payment of the deposit (or conversation with Rick) are REQUIRED to reserve your spot! You will not be considered part of the mission team without it!
Jr. High Quest- 7th/8th Graders, Oct 21/22
Catholic Women- We will gather for Annual Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention on Friday, Oct 21 and Saturday, October 22 right here at St. Stephen! Childcare available on request. Come join us! This year's theme is, "We are the Light of the World." Visit us at www.SeattleACCW.org for more information.
Concert- Everyone is invited to come hear the Maureen Still Band, the vibrant life teen musicians from St. Louise (Bellevue) who sing about life today. Friday, Oct 21 at 7:00 PM, here at St. Stephen. $5 at the door. Childcare available on request (contact psj1350@comcast.net). Sponsored by the Seattle ACCW.
Visitation Guild- We will meet Wednesday, Oct 12 in the downstairs social hall, with refreshments at 9:45 AM. The meeting will begin at 10:15 AM. DON'T FORGET to bring your donations for our military personnel serving in Afghanistan, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, and wet wipes. Please, no colognes or anything with a strong odor of any kind. Our Guild will provide shipping money for two boxes.
Help End Abortion- St. Stephen's 2011 4US (for ultrasounds) donation campaign has ended. However, all donations still qualify for the Knights of Columbus Matching Program to help pregnant mothers make INFORMED CHOICES. Please donate online at www.4us.org/teams/35 or by check payable to "4US" with "Fr. Ed's Team Fiat" noted on the memo and mail to 4US, 401 North E St., Tacoma, WA 98403. More info at www.ststephens.us . Thank you for your support!
Remembrance Banners- The Feasts Days of All Saints and All Soul’s are fast approaching. During the month of November, it is a St. Stephen’s tradition to remember those who have died. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex (now through Oct. 23) for you to write the names of friends/family who have passed away this past year. We will print their names on a ribbon and hang it over the baptismal font during the month of November. You may write the names of those who died prior to this year in the Book of Life (next to the Holy Water font) after November 1. We will pray for all those named in the book and on the banners during the month of November. NOTE: We need a volunteer to compile an alphabetical list of names for the ribbons. If you can do this, please contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com.
RICA- The Gospel says that “Many are invited but few are chosen.” Again, Jesus is telling an “invitation parable”
that shows how his words of invitation fall on deaf ears. For several weeks, Jesus has been using the tool of parable to get his listeners to hearken to his words to participate fully and each time there is resistance. How resistant are you when you hear God’s call? Would you like to respond now and consider joining the Catholic Church? RCIA is designed to bring persons into the Catholic faith. If you would like to be part of this process, please contact Cynde Bosshart at 253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com.
New Roman Missal- Changes in Worship Coming this Advent “Change” can be a most disconcerting word. Yet one would think that in this world of technology, we would be accustomed to it since not a day goes by without change happening. Our cell phones and computers are outdated when we purchase them, and still we resist change while striving to keep up. While we want our worship to remain the same, we also want it to be relevant. The changes in the liturgy that will begin in Advent are not sweeping, but are meant to heighten our sense of reverence and worship. They are to give dignity to the liturgy in a way that is less ordinary than our private devotions. While those are more intimate, our communal prayer on Sunday is intended to be a more formal celebration. May we be open to this way of praying with the new words.
Oktobefest at St. Stephen- It's not too late to purchase your Oktoberfest Dinner Tickets for next Saturday, October 15th! The fun will begin immediately following the 5:00 PM Mass. The evening will include authentic German food, beverages, entertainment, and a raffle of donated items; the winners of the “No Bake; Bake Sale” will also be announced. All proceeds benefit the children we will visit during our Honduras and Africa Mission trips in 2012. Tickets available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex (childcare on request). Contact Debbie (ddullenty@comcast.net or 206-755-6628) for more info.
St. Stephen's Youth Choir- We are about to begin a new season. We welcome all young singers in kindergarten through eighth grade, and would love to have you join us! The first rehearsal will be on Sunday, October 16, from 10:00-10:45 AM in the Chapel. (This is between the morning masses, so parents can enjoy a cup of coffee while they wait downstairs.) Upcoming rehearsals will be: 10/16, 10/30, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/18. We are preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Contact Laurie Samora with questions at 253-631-3473 or at lauriegsam@comcast.net.
October 10 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
October 11 Tuesday
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a -12.00p Scripture Study
6:00p - 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p - 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p - 9:00p Scripture Study
7:00p - 9:00p Stephen Ministry
October 12 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
6:00p - 7:15p Religious Education Classes
6:00p - 7:15p 1st Sacraments Parents (Mandatory)
6:30p - 7:00p MASS
7:00p - 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p - 9:00p Choir Practice
October 13 Thursday
8:30a - 9:00a MASS
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a -1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
6:45p - 9:00p Parish Leadership (dinner starts 6:15p)
7:00p - 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p - 9:00p RCIA
October 14 Friday
8:30a - 9:15a MASS
9:00a -10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a - 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p - 9:00p Girl Scouts
October 15 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 -10:00p Oktoberfest
October 16 Sunday
8:30a - 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a - 10:45a Preschool
11:00 - 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
1:00p - 2:30p Grief Support
5:30p -6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p - 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
6:45p - 8:30p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
October 2nd, 2011
RCIA - Jesus said, “Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” It is easy for us to criticize the chief priests and elders in Jesus’ day who were not being faithful. However, the Gospels have layers and meaning and layers of audiences. These writings are as relevant today as they were 2000 years ago. How faithful are we in producing fruit in our lives? Do we even have a clue of what it would look like to truly produce fruit? To learn what this might look like, RCIA is designed to bring persons into the Catholic Church and unpack the deeper meaning of the Gospels. If you would like to be part of this process, please contact Cynde Bosshart at 253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com .
Changes in Worship Coming this Advent This past weekend, Fr. Kevin Duggan gave a presentation on the changes in the Mass that will begin in Advent. We were reminded that while some things will change regarding our responses, much will remain the same. What will not change is our faith. There are no new doctrines; our Tradition remains unbroken as understood dating back to the life of Jesus and the Apostles. The liturgy remains Christ-centered and will give us new words to better connect with old truths. When we say things differently, we listen with new ears and begin to see with new eyes- thus opening us to a vibrancy that might otherwise be lacking. What remains the same is our Communion, our community, and our God. The words will become more familiar with time and we will be all the richer for our patience.
Eucharistic Minister Trainings - If you are a Confirmed Catholic interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister, please join us at one of the upcoming trainings on Saturday, October 8 at 9 AM or Sunday, October 9 at 1:30 PM (note the new time). Please sign-up at the back of the church or contact Mary Kay Elsner (253-630-3607 or mmelsner@comcast.net) with questions.
Possible Flu Shot Clinic - St. Stephen's is considering offering flu shots ($25 ea.) on Thursday, October 20 from 9-11 AM. If interested, please contact the Parish Offices by Wednesday, Oct 5. We will announce next weekend whether we had enough interest.
Attention all Ushers and Helpers - The Annual Ushers Dinner will be Friday, Oct 7, at 6 PM. Please sign-up in the back of the Church. For more info, please contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521) or Bob Ball (425-271-8182).
Widow/Widowers - Bunko and Potluck on Saturday, Oct 8 beginning at 6:30 PM. Cost is $3/person. For more info or to RSVP, contact Hilda at 253-638-1815.
Message from Fr. Ed about Catechism Nights - I would like to encourage all to deepen their knowledge and love of our Catholic faith through what is considered by many as the best 'Catechism' they have ever seen- the new Catholicism DVD series by Fr. Robert Barron, who was my Academic Advisor at Mundelein Seminary. We will start on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30 PM. "This is the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America. A stimulating and compelling exploration of the spiritual, moral, and intellectual riches of the Catholic world." - George Weigel, Biographer of Blessed John Paul II
Infant Baptism - Please contact the Faith formation Office to sign up, as space for classes is limited. Baptisms are held on weekends predetermined by the Faith Formation and Liturgy Staff members, in conjunction with Fr. Ed. Families are not permitted to select their own dates.
1st Grade Parents - Classes are required this year to be eligible for 1st Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Faith Formation Classes start October 5th 6-7:15 PM
Confirmation Classes - Informational Meeting Teen Confirmation October 5th, 7:30pm in the Social Hall
Couples Night Out with Guest Speaker Dr. Tom Curran Saturday, Oct 8, here at St. Stephen. Catered dinner ($20/couple) at 6 PM, followed by the presentation (free) at 7 PM titled, Marriage: A Gift from God. To register for the talk, contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com; for a childcare reservation, contact Brigitte (425-351-5518 or ststephenschildcare@gmail.com). Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct 5.
Catholic Women from the Columbia River to the Canadian Border and from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascade Mountains are invited to gather for the Annual Seattle Remembrance Banners The Feasts Days of All Saints and All Soul’s are fast approaching. During the month of November, it is a St. Stephen’s tradition to remember those who have died. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex (now through Oct. 23) for you to write the names of friends/family who have passed away this past year. We will print their names on a ribbon and hang it over the baptismal font during the month of November. You may write the names of those who died prior to this year in the Book of Life (next to the Holy Water font) after November 1. We will pray for all those named in the book and on the banners during the month of November. NOTE: We need a volunteer to compile an alphabetical list of names for the ribbons. If you can do this, please contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com.
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention on Friday, Oct 21 and Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 right here at St. Stephen! The theme is, We Are the Light of the World. For more details, call President Sue Bregel (253-350-1874) or visit www.SeattleACCW.org.
Women’s Fellowship Gathering - All women of the parish are invited to join St. Stephen Council of Catholic Women for our “First Saturday” monthly meeting Saturday, Oct. 8. We start at 8:30 AM with Mass at the Chapel, followed by 9 AM Adoration in the Chapel, and 10-11:15 AM Fellowship Brunch with a fun activity in the kitchen area near the parish office. Childcare available with advance request. Learn more us at www.Seattle ACCW.org. Questions? Contact Kathleen Tansey (Cenral Deanery President) at 253-631-7879, Phyllis Albrecht (Vice Pres.) at 425-272-7165 in evenings or StStephenCCW@comcast.net.
Do you have the capability of recording old vinyl LP's onto CD format? The St. Stephen Music Department is in need of transferring non-copyrighted music onto a newer format. If you can help, please call the Parish Office and leave your name and number for John Burton. Thank you.
Donations Wanted - Please contact us if you have an automobile, truck or adult bicycle that you can donate (tax receipt available). We are also in need of a working freezer. If you can help with any of these things, we can even arrange for pick up!
November Men's Shelter - Please see the sign-up board in the Narthex that looks like this (see right) and put your name down if you can help prepare meals for men at a Renton host church. Details are on the sign-up board or contact Darlene to learn more (253-631-1940, X119).
Backpacks for the Homeless Project - We will be putting backpacks together for homeless women, children/youth and men again this year. Collections of the following items will start this week and we welcome your donations of hand warmers, small tarps, and small flashlights. Donations may be left in the Narthex wicker baskets or brought to the Outreach Annex. Thank you!
Help End Abortion
- Life Chain Sunday is Oct 2. For details, please see the insert in this weekend's bulletin or visit www.ststephens.us/bulletin/OCT_02_2011_insrt1.pdf or www.LifeChain.net
- First Wednesday is Oct 5. Spend an hour in prayer with the Renton Helpers of God's Precious Infants at the Cedar River (abortion) Clinics, located in the Cascade Crest Building at 263 Rainier Ave. S. in Renton. Fr. Ed will lead a pro-life rosary at 11 AM. Contact Bernie (bkwit6gc@msn.com) to schedule an hour of your choosing between 7:30 AM and 5 PM so you will not be there alone.
- Second Saturday is Oct 8. Pray with the Seattle Helpers of God’s Precious Infants (www.SeattleHelpers.org) starting with morning Mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall (722 E. Union, Seattle) and followed by a peaceful prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood (2001 E. Madison, Seattle). Call Louise for exact time at 425-271-7185.
Thank you, Blood Donors! - Thanks so much to the 22 blood donors who showed up on Saturday! The next blood drive is on Saturday, Dec 3; please mark your calendars now. Again, many thanks for your support! Blessings to you all, Cindy Mortimer
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, Oct 16 from 1:00- 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be, "New Beginnings/The Promise of Hope". For questions, please contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. The Lord heals the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds. - Ps alm 147, 2-3
October 3 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
October 4 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – 12:00p Scripture Study
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p Scripture Study
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
October 5 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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Catechism Class
7:30p – 9:00p Confirmation Information
October 6 Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a – 1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
6:30p – 9:00p Parish Leadership Night
7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council
October 7 First Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3p Sat. Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p Ushers Dinner
October 8 Saturday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9a Fri. – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 11:00a Eucharistic Minister Training
10:00a – 11:30a Council of Catholic Women
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
After Mass Knights' Apple Sale
6:00p – 9:00p Couples Night Out w/Dr. Tom Curran
6:30p -10:00p Widows/Widowers
October 9 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
After Mass French Toast Breakfast/Knights' Apple Sale
9:45a – 10:45a Altar Server Training
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00a – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
After Mass French Toast Breakfast/Knights’ Apple Sale
1:30p – 3:30p Eucharistic Minister Training (note new time)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
After Mass Knights’ Apple Sale
6:45p – 8:15p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Changes in Worship Coming this Advent This past weekend, Fr. Kevin Duggan gave a presentation on the changes in the Mass that will begin in Advent. We were reminded that while some things will change regarding our responses, much will remain the same. What will not change is our faith. There are no new doctrines; our Tradition remains unbroken as understood dating back to the life of Jesus and the Apostles. The liturgy remains Christ-centered and will give us new words to better connect with old truths. When we say things differently, we listen with new ears and begin to see with new eyes- thus opening us to a vibrancy that might otherwise be lacking. What remains the same is our Communion, our community, and our God. The words will become more familiar with time and we will be all the richer for our patience.
Eucharistic Minister Trainings - If you are a Confirmed Catholic interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister, please join us at one of the upcoming trainings on Saturday, October 8 at 9 AM or Sunday, October 9 at 1:30 PM (note the new time). Please sign-up at the back of the church or contact Mary Kay Elsner (253-630-3607 or mmelsner@comcast.net) with questions.
Possible Flu Shot Clinic - St. Stephen's is considering offering flu shots ($25 ea.) on Thursday, October 20 from 9-11 AM. If interested, please contact the Parish Offices by Wednesday, Oct 5. We will announce next weekend whether we had enough interest.
Attention all Ushers and Helpers - The Annual Ushers Dinner will be Friday, Oct 7, at 6 PM. Please sign-up in the back of the Church. For more info, please contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521) or Bob Ball (425-271-8182).
Widow/Widowers - Bunko and Potluck on Saturday, Oct 8 beginning at 6:30 PM. Cost is $3/person. For more info or to RSVP, contact Hilda at 253-638-1815.
Message from Fr. Ed about Catechism Nights - I would like to encourage all to deepen their knowledge and love of our Catholic faith through what is considered by many as the best 'Catechism' they have ever seen- the new Catholicism DVD series by Fr. Robert Barron, who was my Academic Advisor at Mundelein Seminary. We will start on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30 PM. "This is the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America. A stimulating and compelling exploration of the spiritual, moral, and intellectual riches of the Catholic world." - George Weigel, Biographer of Blessed John Paul II
Infant Baptism - Please contact the Faith formation Office to sign up, as space for classes is limited. Baptisms are held on weekends predetermined by the Faith Formation and Liturgy Staff members, in conjunction with Fr. Ed. Families are not permitted to select their own dates.
1st Grade Parents - Classes are required this year to be eligible for 1st Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Faith Formation Classes start October 5th 6-7:15 PM
Confirmation Classes - Informational Meeting Teen Confirmation October 5th, 7:30pm in the Social Hall
Couples Night Out with Guest Speaker Dr. Tom Curran Saturday, Oct 8, here at St. Stephen. Catered dinner ($20/couple) at 6 PM, followed by the presentation (free) at 7 PM titled, Marriage: A Gift from God. To register for the talk, contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com; for a childcare reservation, contact Brigitte (425-351-5518 or ststephenschildcare@gmail.com). Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct 5.
Catholic Women from the Columbia River to the Canadian Border and from the Pacific Ocean to the Cascade Mountains are invited to gather for the Annual Seattle Remembrance Banners The Feasts Days of All Saints and All Soul’s are fast approaching. During the month of November, it is a St. Stephen’s tradition to remember those who have died. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex (now through Oct. 23) for you to write the names of friends/family who have passed away this past year. We will print their names on a ribbon and hang it over the baptismal font during the month of November. You may write the names of those who died prior to this year in the Book of Life (next to the Holy Water font) after November 1. We will pray for all those named in the book and on the banners during the month of November. NOTE: We need a volunteer to compile an alphabetical list of names for the ribbons. If you can do this, please contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com.
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention on Friday, Oct 21 and Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 right here at St. Stephen! The theme is, We Are the Light of the World. For more details, call President Sue Bregel (253-350-1874) or visit www.SeattleACCW.org.
Women’s Fellowship Gathering - All women of the parish are invited to join St. Stephen Council of Catholic Women for our “First Saturday” monthly meeting Saturday, Oct. 8. We start at 8:30 AM with Mass at the Chapel, followed by 9 AM Adoration in the Chapel, and 10-11:15 AM Fellowship Brunch with a fun activity in the kitchen area near the parish office. Childcare available with advance request. Learn more us at www.Seattle ACCW.org. Questions? Contact Kathleen Tansey (Cenral Deanery President) at 253-631-7879, Phyllis Albrecht (Vice Pres.) at 425-272-7165 in evenings or StStephenCCW@comcast.net.
Do you have the capability of recording old vinyl LP's onto CD format? The St. Stephen Music Department is in need of transferring non-copyrighted music onto a newer format. If you can help, please call the Parish Office and leave your name and number for John Burton. Thank you.
Donations Wanted - Please contact us if you have an automobile, truck or adult bicycle that you can donate (tax receipt available). We are also in need of a working freezer. If you can help with any of these things, we can even arrange for pick up!
November Men's Shelter - Please see the sign-up board in the Narthex that looks like this (see right) and put your name down if you can help prepare meals for men at a Renton host church. Details are on the sign-up board or contact Darlene to learn more (253-631-1940, X119).
Backpacks for the Homeless Project - We will be putting backpacks together for homeless women, children/youth and men again this year. Collections of the following items will start this week and we welcome your donations of hand warmers, small tarps, and small flashlights. Donations may be left in the Narthex wicker baskets or brought to the Outreach Annex. Thank you!
Help End Abortion
- Life Chain Sunday is Oct 2. For details, please see the insert in this weekend's bulletin or visit www.ststephens.us/bulletin/OCT_02_2011_insrt1.pdf or www.LifeChain.net
- First Wednesday is Oct 5. Spend an hour in prayer with the Renton Helpers of God's Precious Infants at the Cedar River (abortion) Clinics, located in the Cascade Crest Building at 263 Rainier Ave. S. in Renton. Fr. Ed will lead a pro-life rosary at 11 AM. Contact Bernie (bkwit6gc@msn.com) to schedule an hour of your choosing between 7:30 AM and 5 PM so you will not be there alone.
- Second Saturday is Oct 8. Pray with the Seattle Helpers of God’s Precious Infants (www.SeattleHelpers.org) starting with morning Mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall (722 E. Union, Seattle) and followed by a peaceful prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood (2001 E. Madison, Seattle). Call Louise for exact time at 425-271-7185.
Thank you, Blood Donors! - Thanks so much to the 22 blood donors who showed up on Saturday! The next blood drive is on Saturday, Dec 3; please mark your calendars now. Again, many thanks for your support! Blessings to you all, Cindy Mortimer
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, Oct 16 from 1:00- 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be, "New Beginnings/The Promise of Hope". For questions, please contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. The Lord heals the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds. - Ps alm 147, 2-3
October 3 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
October 4 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – 12:00p Scripture Study
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p Scripture Study
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
October 5 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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Catechism Class
7:30p – 9:00p Confirmation Information
October 6 Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a – 1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
6:30p – 9:00p Parish Leadership Night
7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council
October 7 First Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3p Sat. Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p Ushers Dinner
October 8 Saturday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9a Fri. – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 11:00a Eucharistic Minister Training
10:00a – 11:30a Council of Catholic Women
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
After Mass Knights' Apple Sale
6:00p – 9:00p Couples Night Out w/Dr. Tom Curran
6:30p -10:00p Widows/Widowers
October 9 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
After Mass French Toast Breakfast/Knights' Apple Sale
9:45a – 10:45a Altar Server Training
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00a – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
After Mass French Toast Breakfast/Knights’ Apple Sale
1:30p – 3:30p Eucharistic Minister Training (note new time)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
After Mass Knights’ Apple Sale
6:45p – 8:15p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
September 25th, 2011
Eucharistic Minister Training - Eucharistic Ministers provide an important ministry by assisting the priest with distributing the Body and Blood of Christ to the parish community. If you are a Confirmed Catholic and interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister, please join us at one of the upcoming Eucharistic Minister Trainings on Saturday, Oct 8 at 9 AM or Sunday, Oct 9 at 9:30 AM. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to serve at one mass of your choosing each month. Please sign-up at the back of the church or by contacting Mary Kay Elsner at 253-630-3607 or mmelsner@comcast.net.
Infant Baptism - Please contact the Faith formation Office to sign up, as space for classes is limited. Baptisms are held on weekends predetermined by the Faith Formation and Liturgy Staff members, in conjunction with Fr. Ed. Families are not permitted to select their own dates.
1st Grade Parents - Classes are required this year to be eligible for 1st Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Faith Formation Classes start October 5th 6-7:15 PM
Confirmation Classes - Informational Meeting Teen Confirmation October 5th, 7:30pm in the Social Hall
Help End Abortion
• South-End Parish Pro-Life will meet at St. Stephen Monday, Sept 26. All are welcome to come for 6:30 PM Mass followed by a social hour and Sidewalk Counseling presentation by Paul Robertson, Seattle Archdiocese Gabriel Project Coordinator. Visit: www.ststephens.us/bulletin/SEP_18_2011_insrt1.pdf or contact Mary (StStephenChoosesLife@yahoo.com) for more info.
• First Saturday is Oct 1 Join the Renton Helpers of God's Precious Infants in prayer on the sidewalk in front of the Renton Cedar River (abortion) Clinics (located at 263 Rainier Ave. S) following 8 AM Mass at St. Anthony. Questions? Call Brian or Louise at 425-271-7185.
• Life Chain Sunday is Oct 2 For more details, please see the bulletin insert or www.ststephens.us/bulletin/SEP_25_2011_insrt1.pdf.
Join Girlfriends & join in the fun! Join us Thursday, Sept 29 at 7 PM in the St Stephen’s room to gather together and discuss plans for future Girlfriends events. Women age 18 to 108 are invited! Questions? Contact Mary Powers (marypowers@comcast.net or 253-797-0349).
Possible Flu Shot Clinic St. Stephen's is considering hosting a flu shot clinic Thursday, Oct 20 from 9 - 11 AM if enough parishioners are interested. Shots would be administered by a nurse provided by Maxim Health Systems at a cost of $25/person. If this is something that interests you, please contact the Parish Offices by Wednesday, Oct 5.
A New Treat for Catechism Nights Message from Father Ed: I would like to encourage all to deepen their knowledge and love of our Catholic faith through what is considered by many as the best 'Catechism' they have ever seen. I'm referring to the new Catholicism DVD series by Father Robert Barron (who was my Academic Advisor at Mundelein Seminary). We will start on Wednesday, Oct 5th, at 7:30 PM. All ages are welcome to attend!
"This is the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America. A stimulating and compelling exploration of the
spiritual, moral, and intellectual riches of the Catholic world." - George Weigel, Biographer of Blessed John Paul II
Couples Night Out with Guest Speaker Dr. Tom Curran St. Stephen's is hosting a Couples Night Out dinner event Saturday, Oct 8 at 6 PM. The evening begins with dinner at 6 PM, followed by a presentation by Dr. Tom Curran at 7 PM titled, “Marriage: A Gift from God.” Come and learn the secret to a great marriage and discover what will forever change how you view your marriage, spouse, and yourself. The cost is $20/couple; and childcare is available with a reservation. To register for the event, contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com; to make a childcare reservation, contact Brigitte (425-351-5518 or ststephenschildcare@gmail.com). Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct 5.
Attention all Ushers and Helpers The Annual Ushers Dinner will be Friday, Oct 7, at 6 PM. Please sign-up in the back of the Church. For more info, please contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521) or Bob Ball (425-271-8182).
Widow/Widowers Bunko and Potluck on Saturday, Oct 8 beginning at 6:30 PM. Cost is $3/person. For more info or to RSVP, contact Hilda at 253-638-1815.
8:30 Choir Breakfast The famous french toast breakfast is back and will be served on Sunday, Oct 9 after both AM Masses.
St. Anthony's "Octo-bear-fest" 2011 Break out your clogs and come join the fun on Friday, Oct 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM at St. Anthony's Parish Hall in Renton. There will be games and homemade Filipino food, Torrero's Mexican food, and beer-n-brats! Carnival booth tickets are 4/$1. For more info, contact Tiffany Perri (253-638-7330 or tiffanyperri@hotmail.com).
There’s a New World Somewhere: Marriage Encounter Reunion Saturday, Oct 1 at St. Vincent DePaul Parish (30525 8th Ave. S, Federal Way). Evening begins with Mass in the Church at 5 PM followed by a spaghetti dinner at 6:15 PM in the parish hall. Please RSVP to Carole Wright (206-396-9696 or carolew@johnlscott.com).
Honduras and Africa Missions Oktoberfest Dinner is Saturday, Oct 15th. Save the Date! The Honduras/Africa Mission team has begun collecting items to raffle at their Oktoberfest fundraising dinner. All the raffle funds will directly support the children of Honduras and Africa through orphanage projects and evangelical materials. Possible raffle donations are: gift certificates, time shares, gift baskets (coffee, Italian, spa, wine, etc.), sports memorabilia, household items, etc. Contact Debbie Dullenty (206-755-6628 or ddullenty@comcast.net) for more info. The Honduras/Africa Mission team will also be hosting a No-Bake Bake Sale fundraiser. See the flier in the bulletin for more info.
Annual Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention All Catholic women are invited to attend the annual event on Friday, Oct 21, and Saturday, Oct 22, at St. Stephen the Martyr Parish. Fore more details, call President Sue Bregel (253-350-1874) or visit www.SeattleACCW.org.
Catholic Professionals of Seattle Please help us welcome our new Archbishop Sartain on Friday, Oct 7. Event check-in begins 6:30 AM, followed by 7 AM Mass at UW Catholic Newman Center (20th Ave. NE, Seattle), followed by breakfast and guest speaker. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance, online only. Members $20/Non-members $35. For more info, contact Theresa Ferguson (catholicinseattle@gmail.com or 206-261-0286) or visit www.catholicprofessionalsofseattle.org.
September 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
7:00p – 9:00p Social & Human Concerns
7:15p – 9:00p Respect Life Committee
September 27 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – 12.00p Scripture Study
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry
7:00p – 9:00p Scripture Study
September 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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
September 29 Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a - 1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
6:30p – 8:00p Evangelization & Communication Commission
7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
September 30 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
October 1 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
October 2 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:30a - 10:30a Africa Mission Presentation
9:45a - 10:45a Preschool
11:00 - 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 8:30p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Infant Baptism - Please contact the Faith formation Office to sign up, as space for classes is limited. Baptisms are held on weekends predetermined by the Faith Formation and Liturgy Staff members, in conjunction with Fr. Ed. Families are not permitted to select their own dates.
1st Grade Parents - Classes are required this year to be eligible for 1st Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Faith Formation Classes start October 5th 6-7:15 PM
Confirmation Classes - Informational Meeting Teen Confirmation October 5th, 7:30pm in the Social Hall
Help End Abortion
• South-End Parish Pro-Life will meet at St. Stephen Monday, Sept 26. All are welcome to come for 6:30 PM Mass followed by a social hour and Sidewalk Counseling presentation by Paul Robertson, Seattle Archdiocese Gabriel Project Coordinator. Visit: www.ststephens.us/bulletin/SEP_18_2011_insrt1.pdf or contact Mary (StStephenChoosesLife@yahoo.com) for more info.
• First Saturday is Oct 1 Join the Renton Helpers of God's Precious Infants in prayer on the sidewalk in front of the Renton Cedar River (abortion) Clinics (located at 263 Rainier Ave. S) following 8 AM Mass at St. Anthony. Questions? Call Brian or Louise at 425-271-7185.
• Life Chain Sunday is Oct 2 For more details, please see the bulletin insert or www.ststephens.us/bulletin/SEP_25_2011_insrt1.pdf.
Join Girlfriends & join in the fun! Join us Thursday, Sept 29 at 7 PM in the St Stephen’s room to gather together and discuss plans for future Girlfriends events. Women age 18 to 108 are invited! Questions? Contact Mary Powers (marypowers@comcast.net or 253-797-0349).
Possible Flu Shot Clinic St. Stephen's is considering hosting a flu shot clinic Thursday, Oct 20 from 9 - 11 AM if enough parishioners are interested. Shots would be administered by a nurse provided by Maxim Health Systems at a cost of $25/person. If this is something that interests you, please contact the Parish Offices by Wednesday, Oct 5.
A New Treat for Catechism Nights Message from Father Ed: I would like to encourage all to deepen their knowledge and love of our Catholic faith through what is considered by many as the best 'Catechism' they have ever seen. I'm referring to the new Catholicism DVD series by Father Robert Barron (who was my Academic Advisor at Mundelein Seminary). We will start on Wednesday, Oct 5th, at 7:30 PM. All ages are welcome to attend!
"This is the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America. A stimulating and compelling exploration of the
spiritual, moral, and intellectual riches of the Catholic world." - George Weigel, Biographer of Blessed John Paul II
Couples Night Out with Guest Speaker Dr. Tom Curran St. Stephen's is hosting a Couples Night Out dinner event Saturday, Oct 8 at 6 PM. The evening begins with dinner at 6 PM, followed by a presentation by Dr. Tom Curran at 7 PM titled, “Marriage: A Gift from God.” Come and learn the secret to a great marriage and discover what will forever change how you view your marriage, spouse, and yourself. The cost is $20/couple; and childcare is available with a reservation. To register for the event, contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com; to make a childcare reservation, contact Brigitte (425-351-5518 or ststephenschildcare@gmail.com). Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct 5.
Attention all Ushers and Helpers The Annual Ushers Dinner will be Friday, Oct 7, at 6 PM. Please sign-up in the back of the Church. For more info, please contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521) or Bob Ball (425-271-8182).
Widow/Widowers Bunko and Potluck on Saturday, Oct 8 beginning at 6:30 PM. Cost is $3/person. For more info or to RSVP, contact Hilda at 253-638-1815.
8:30 Choir Breakfast The famous french toast breakfast is back and will be served on Sunday, Oct 9 after both AM Masses.
St. Anthony's "Octo-bear-fest" 2011 Break out your clogs and come join the fun on Friday, Oct 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM at St. Anthony's Parish Hall in Renton. There will be games and homemade Filipino food, Torrero's Mexican food, and beer-n-brats! Carnival booth tickets are 4/$1. For more info, contact Tiffany Perri (253-638-7330 or tiffanyperri@hotmail.com).
There’s a New World Somewhere: Marriage Encounter Reunion Saturday, Oct 1 at St. Vincent DePaul Parish (30525 8th Ave. S, Federal Way). Evening begins with Mass in the Church at 5 PM followed by a spaghetti dinner at 6:15 PM in the parish hall. Please RSVP to Carole Wright (206-396-9696 or carolew@johnlscott.com).
Honduras and Africa Missions Oktoberfest Dinner is Saturday, Oct 15th. Save the Date! The Honduras/Africa Mission team has begun collecting items to raffle at their Oktoberfest fundraising dinner. All the raffle funds will directly support the children of Honduras and Africa through orphanage projects and evangelical materials. Possible raffle donations are: gift certificates, time shares, gift baskets (coffee, Italian, spa, wine, etc.), sports memorabilia, household items, etc. Contact Debbie Dullenty (206-755-6628 or ddullenty@comcast.net) for more info. The Honduras/Africa Mission team will also be hosting a No-Bake Bake Sale fundraiser. See the flier in the bulletin for more info.
Annual Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Convention All Catholic women are invited to attend the annual event on Friday, Oct 21, and Saturday, Oct 22, at St. Stephen the Martyr Parish. Fore more details, call President Sue Bregel (253-350-1874) or visit www.SeattleACCW.org.
Catholic Professionals of Seattle Please help us welcome our new Archbishop Sartain on Friday, Oct 7. Event check-in begins 6:30 AM, followed by 7 AM Mass at UW Catholic Newman Center (20th Ave. NE, Seattle), followed by breakfast and guest speaker. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance, online only. Members $20/Non-members $35. For more info, contact Theresa Ferguson (catholicinseattle@gmail.com or 206-261-0286) or visit www.catholicprofessionalsofseattle.org.
September 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
7:00p – 9:00p Social & Human Concerns
7:15p – 9:00p Respect Life Committee
September 27 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – 12.00p Scripture Study
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p Stephen Ministry
7:00p – 9:00p Scripture Study
September 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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
September 29 Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
11:00a - 1:00p Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Group
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
6:30p – 8:00p Evangelization & Communication Commission
7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
September 30 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
October 1 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
October 2 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:30a - 10:30a Africa Mission Presentation
9:45a - 10:45a Preschool
11:00 - 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 8:30p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Sunday, September 18, 2011
September 18th, 2011
Flu shots - St. Stephen the Martyr is considering hosting a flu shot clinic on Thursday October 20 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. If enough parishioners participate, Maxim Health Systems will provide a nurse to administer flu shots at a cost of $ 25.00 each. If you are interested, please let the St. Stephen the Martyr office know by October 5.
Blood Drive The Knights of Columbus and Puget Sound Blood Center are proud to announce the return of the Mobile Unit Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept 24, from 10 AM-4 PM (closed from 12-1PM) in St. Stephen's lower parking lot. To schedule your own appointment visit: www.psbc.org/programs/drive.asp?URL=1840. For more information call Cindy Mortimer at 253-939-6566.
Infant Baptism - Please contact the Faith formation Office to sign up, as space for classes is limited. Baptisms are held on weekends predeter-mined by the Faith Formation and Liturgy Staff members, in conjunction with Fr. Ed. Families are not permitted to select their own dates.
New Roman Missal - Come see what it’s all about! Informational class
Saturday, September 24th from 9 AM -1 PM. Contact Cynde for sign up or questions!
1st Grade Parents - Classes are required this year to be eligible for 1st Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Faith Formation Classes start October 5th 6-7:15 PM
Confirmation Classes - Informational Meeting Teen Confirmation October 5th, 7:30pm in the Social Hall
Help End Abortion
• South-End Parish Pro-Life will meet at St. Stephen Monday, Sept 26. All are welcome to come for 6:30 PM Mass followed by a social hour and Sidewalk Counseling presentation by Seattle Archdiocese Gabriel Project Coordinator, Paul Robertson. For more info, contact Mary (StStephenChoosesLife@yahoo.com) or visit: www.ststephens.us/bulletin/SEP_18_2011_insrt1.pdf.
• Life Chain Sunday is October 2nd, 2-3:30 PM in Renton. Please join other Americans peacefully and prayerfully standing for Life on Rainier Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets. For more info, see www.LifeChain.net and watch for the insert with map in next Sunday's bulletin.
• St. Stephen's 2011 4US (for ultrasounds) donation campaign has ended. However, donations still qualify for the Knights of Columbus Matching Program to help pregnant mothers make informed choices. Please donate online at: www.4us.org/teams/35 or by check payable to "4US" with "Fr. Ed's Team Fiat" on the memo line, mailed to: 4US, 401 North E St., Tacoma, WA 98403. More info at www.ststephens.us. Thank you for your support!
the Word of Life quote from the U.S. Bishops' site... One need only consider the harm to our society and culture when science, technology and medicine proceed without respect for the innate and inalienable dignity of human life. A culture of death, sown by totalitarian regimes in the last century, is also sown in democratic societies when freedom’s dependence on truth is denied. ~Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Message to Graduates, May 11, 2011
UPDATE - The Knights of Columbus Soccer “Penalty-Kick” Challenge The District Championship on Saturday, Sept 24 will take place at St. Stephen's Church campus from 1- 4 PM (not at 9:30 AM as previously printed).
Join Girlfriends & join in the fun! Join us Thursday, Sept 29 at 7 PM in the St Stephen’s room to gather together and discuss plans for future Girlfriends events. Women age 18 to 108 are invited! Questions? Contact Mary Powers at marypowers@comcast.net or 253-797-0349.
A New Treat for Catechism Nights Message from Father Ed: I would like to encourage all to deepen their knowledge and love of our Catholic faith through what is considered by many as the best 'Catechism' they have ever seen. I'm referring to the new Catholicism DVD series by Father Robert Barron (who was my Academic Advisor at Mundelein Seminary). We will start on Wednesday, Oct 5th, at 7:30 PM. I recommend this series for those age 13 to 113! "This is the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America. A stimulating and compelling exploration of the spiritual, moral, and intellectual riches of the Catholic world." - George Weigel, Biographer of Blessed John Paul II
Attention all Ushers and Helpers The Annual Ushers Dinner will be Friday, Oct 7, at 6 PM. Please sign-up in the back of the Church. For more info, please contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521) or Bob Ball (425-271-8182).
Widow/Widowers Bunko and Potluck on Saturday, Oct 8 beginning at 6:30 PM. Cost is $3/person. For more info or to RSVP, contact Hilda at 253-638-1815.
Eucharistic Minister Training Eucharistic Ministers provide an important ministry by assisting the priest with distributing the Body and Blood of Christ to the parish community. If you are a Confirmed Catholic and interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister, please join us at one of the upcoming Eucharistic Minister Trainings on Saturday, Oct 8 at 9 AM or Sunday, Oct 9 at 9:30 AM. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to serve at one mass of your choosing each month. Please sign-up at the back of the church or by contacting Mary Kay Elsner at 253-630-3607 or mmelsner@comcast.net.
Africa Mission Presentation On Sunday, Oct 2 at 9:45 AM, a video of the December 2010 mission trip to Uganda and Kenya will be presented along with information about the upcoming mission trip next August! Please plan on attending in between the two morning masses that Sunday. For more information contact Diane Cooper at 425-652-1445 or imdcooper@comcast.net.
Save the Date for the Oktoberfest Dinner The Honduras/Africa Mission teams are sponsoring an Oktoberfest Dinner festival on Saturday, Oct 15th in St. Stephen’s Social Hall. The festival will include: live music, authentic German food, locally brewed beer, a raffle and silent auction, and a festive atmosphere. All proceeds from the event will be used to support the children of Honduras and Africa. Please mark your calendars and watch upcoming bulletins for more details.
Couples Night Out with Guest Speaker Dr. Tom Curran St. Stephen's is hosting a Couples Night Out dinner event Saturday, Oct 8 at 6 PM. The evening begins with dinner at 6 PM, followed by a presentation by Dr. Tom Curran at 7 PM titled, “Marriage: A Gift from God.” Come and learn the secret to a great marriage and discover what will forever change how you view your marriage, spouse, and yourself. The cost is $20/couple; and childcare is available with a reservation. To register for the event, contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com; to make a childcare reservation, contact Brigitte (425-351-5518 or ststephenschildcare@gmail.com). Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct 5.
Seattle Council of Catholic Women The Central Deanery (King County) of the Seattle Council of Catholic Women are hosting a light Supper and Guest Speakers on Thursday, Sept 29, at 5 PM at Holy Family, Auburn. The topic will be "The Dignity of Dying, Practical and Spiritual Considerations". Business meeting, pre & post program will include the Treasurer & Secretary elections and Call to Annual Convention. Please RSVP to Sue (253-833-3380 or lorimar1915@hotmail.com).
Food Bank Hours: Monday & Friday 10 AM - 12 PM and Wednesday 4 - 6 PM. Please Help! The food bank espeically needs fruit (canned, fresh or dried), pastas, soups, pancake mix, syrup and vegetables.
Donations Wanted Please contact us if you have an automobile, truck or adult bicycle that you can donate (tax receipt available).
Great News! A Hoveround (riding chair) and electric hospital bed have been donated to St. Stephens and are available for use. If interested in borrowing, contact Darlene at 253-631-1940, x119 or darsimpson@gmail.com.
September 19 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00 – noon Facilities & Grounds
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 Girl Friends Book Club
September 20 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – noon Scripture Study
6:00p – 8:00p Baptism Class
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p Scripture Study
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
September 21 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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Catechism Class
September 22 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 Finance Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
September 23 Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
September 24 Saturday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 1:00p New Roman Missal Class
10:00a – noon Blood Drive
1:00p – 4:00p Blood Drive
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
6:00p – 9:00p Girl Friends Craft Group
September 25 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00 – noon MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 8:30p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
Blood Drive The Knights of Columbus and Puget Sound Blood Center are proud to announce the return of the Mobile Unit Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept 24, from 10 AM-4 PM (closed from 12-1PM) in St. Stephen's lower parking lot. To schedule your own appointment visit: www.psbc.org/programs/drive.asp?URL=1840. For more information call Cindy Mortimer at 253-939-6566.
Infant Baptism - Please contact the Faith formation Office to sign up, as space for classes is limited. Baptisms are held on weekends predeter-mined by the Faith Formation and Liturgy Staff members, in conjunction with Fr. Ed. Families are not permitted to select their own dates.
New Roman Missal - Come see what it’s all about! Informational class
Saturday, September 24th from 9 AM -1 PM. Contact Cynde for sign up or questions!
1st Grade Parents - Classes are required this year to be eligible for 1st Sacraments in 2nd grade!
Faith Formation Classes start October 5th 6-7:15 PM
Confirmation Classes - Informational Meeting Teen Confirmation October 5th, 7:30pm in the Social Hall
Help End Abortion
• South-End Parish Pro-Life will meet at St. Stephen Monday, Sept 26. All are welcome to come for 6:30 PM Mass followed by a social hour and Sidewalk Counseling presentation by Seattle Archdiocese Gabriel Project Coordinator, Paul Robertson. For more info, contact Mary (StStephenChoosesLife@yahoo.com) or visit: www.ststephens.us/bulletin/SEP_18_2011_insrt1.pdf.
• Life Chain Sunday is October 2nd, 2-3:30 PM in Renton. Please join other Americans peacefully and prayerfully standing for Life on Rainier Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets. For more info, see www.LifeChain.net and watch for the insert with map in next Sunday's bulletin.
• St. Stephen's 2011 4US (for ultrasounds) donation campaign has ended. However, donations still qualify for the Knights of Columbus Matching Program to help pregnant mothers make informed choices. Please donate online at: www.4us.org/teams/35 or by check payable to "4US" with "Fr. Ed's Team Fiat" on the memo line, mailed to: 4US, 401 North E St., Tacoma, WA 98403. More info at www.ststephens.us. Thank you for your support!
the Word of Life quote from the U.S. Bishops' site... One need only consider the harm to our society and culture when science, technology and medicine proceed without respect for the innate and inalienable dignity of human life. A culture of death, sown by totalitarian regimes in the last century, is also sown in democratic societies when freedom’s dependence on truth is denied. ~Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Message to Graduates, May 11, 2011
UPDATE - The Knights of Columbus Soccer “Penalty-Kick” Challenge The District Championship on Saturday, Sept 24 will take place at St. Stephen's Church campus from 1- 4 PM (not at 9:30 AM as previously printed).
Join Girlfriends & join in the fun! Join us Thursday, Sept 29 at 7 PM in the St Stephen’s room to gather together and discuss plans for future Girlfriends events. Women age 18 to 108 are invited! Questions? Contact Mary Powers at marypowers@comcast.net or 253-797-0349.
A New Treat for Catechism Nights Message from Father Ed: I would like to encourage all to deepen their knowledge and love of our Catholic faith through what is considered by many as the best 'Catechism' they have ever seen. I'm referring to the new Catholicism DVD series by Father Robert Barron (who was my Academic Advisor at Mundelein Seminary). We will start on Wednesday, Oct 5th, at 7:30 PM. I recommend this series for those age 13 to 113! "This is the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America. A stimulating and compelling exploration of the spiritual, moral, and intellectual riches of the Catholic world." - George Weigel, Biographer of Blessed John Paul II
Attention all Ushers and Helpers The Annual Ushers Dinner will be Friday, Oct 7, at 6 PM. Please sign-up in the back of the Church. For more info, please contact Wendell Pang (425-226-6521) or Bob Ball (425-271-8182).
Widow/Widowers Bunko and Potluck on Saturday, Oct 8 beginning at 6:30 PM. Cost is $3/person. For more info or to RSVP, contact Hilda at 253-638-1815.
Eucharistic Minister Training Eucharistic Ministers provide an important ministry by assisting the priest with distributing the Body and Blood of Christ to the parish community. If you are a Confirmed Catholic and interested in serving as a Eucharistic Minister, please join us at one of the upcoming Eucharistic Minister Trainings on Saturday, Oct 8 at 9 AM or Sunday, Oct 9 at 9:30 AM. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to serve at one mass of your choosing each month. Please sign-up at the back of the church or by contacting Mary Kay Elsner at 253-630-3607 or mmelsner@comcast.net.
Africa Mission Presentation On Sunday, Oct 2 at 9:45 AM, a video of the December 2010 mission trip to Uganda and Kenya will be presented along with information about the upcoming mission trip next August! Please plan on attending in between the two morning masses that Sunday. For more information contact Diane Cooper at 425-652-1445 or imdcooper@comcast.net.
Save the Date for the Oktoberfest Dinner The Honduras/Africa Mission teams are sponsoring an Oktoberfest Dinner festival on Saturday, Oct 15th in St. Stephen’s Social Hall. The festival will include: live music, authentic German food, locally brewed beer, a raffle and silent auction, and a festive atmosphere. All proceeds from the event will be used to support the children of Honduras and Africa. Please mark your calendars and watch upcoming bulletins for more details.
Couples Night Out with Guest Speaker Dr. Tom Curran St. Stephen's is hosting a Couples Night Out dinner event Saturday, Oct 8 at 6 PM. The evening begins with dinner at 6 PM, followed by a presentation by Dr. Tom Curran at 7 PM titled, “Marriage: A Gift from God.” Come and learn the secret to a great marriage and discover what will forever change how you view your marriage, spouse, and yourself. The cost is $20/couple; and childcare is available with a reservation. To register for the event, contact cyndebosshart@gmail.com; to make a childcare reservation, contact Brigitte (425-351-5518 or ststephenschildcare@gmail.com). Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct 5.
Seattle Council of Catholic Women The Central Deanery (King County) of the Seattle Council of Catholic Women are hosting a light Supper and Guest Speakers on Thursday, Sept 29, at 5 PM at Holy Family, Auburn. The topic will be "The Dignity of Dying, Practical and Spiritual Considerations". Business meeting, pre & post program will include the Treasurer & Secretary elections and Call to Annual Convention. Please RSVP to Sue (253-833-3380 or lorimar1915@hotmail.com).
Food Bank Hours: Monday & Friday 10 AM - 12 PM and Wednesday 4 - 6 PM. Please Help! The food bank espeically needs fruit (canned, fresh or dried), pastas, soups, pancake mix, syrup and vegetables.
Donations Wanted Please contact us if you have an automobile, truck or adult bicycle that you can donate (tax receipt available).
Great News! A Hoveround (riding chair) and electric hospital bed have been donated to St. Stephens and are available for use. If interested in borrowing, contact Darlene at 253-631-1940, x119 or darsimpson@gmail.com.
September 19 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00 – noon Facilities & Grounds
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 Girl Friends Book Club
September 20 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – noon Scripture Study
6:00p – 8:00p Baptism Class
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
7:00p – 9:00p Scripture Study
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
September 21 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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Catechism Class
September 22 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 Finance Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
September 23 Friday
8:30a – 9:15a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
September 24 Saturday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 1:00p New Roman Missal Class
10:00a – noon Blood Drive
1:00p – 4:00p Blood Drive
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
6:00p – 9:00p Girl Friends Craft Group
September 25 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00 – noon MASS (Nursery open)
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 8:30p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
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