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