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).

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

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

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