No More Coupons Needed We are grateful for the generosity of those who clipped and donated. We are in need of "Coupon Queens" to further the project. For those Queens who know who they are, please aid in our parish efforts to make our dollars expand farther.
The Power of ONE Your donation makes a difference! This week's items are: pasta and spaghetti sauce
NEW PARISH APOSTOLATE! St. Stephen's Mission Rosary Making takes place every 1st & 3rd Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass till 11:45 AM in Social Hall. We will begin each group with a prayer for all those receiving the rosaries, as well as for our edification in making them.
Terrific Tuesday Benefit Concert, featuring the Exquisite Strings Quartet, will be Friday, Mar 16 at 7PM at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sanctuary (19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent). Free-will offering.
Free Tax Help United Way of King Co. is currently operating 16 free tax preparation sites throughout the county for low and medium income individuals; runs through until Apr 17. Contact Jenny Walden of UWKC at 206-461-3705 or jwalden@uwkc.org for more information.
The Living Stations of the Cross upcoming Meetings are Thursday evenings at 7:00 and Sunday afternoons at 2:00.
Widows & Widowers Bunko Party - March 3rd following the 5:00 PM Mass in the Parish Hall.
Cost $3. Questions? Call Hilda at 425-260-1371.
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, March 18th from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Chapel.Our topic will be“Pain, Pain Go Away”. For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. “God comforts us in all our troubles so that we will be able to comfort others.” 2 Corinthians1, 4
South King County Young Adults (SKCYA) is an opportunity for you to network with other Catholic young adults in the area! Open to all 18-35 year olds (single or married). We meet monthly on 2nd Saturdays, alternating among different local parishes. Our next meeting will be on Sat., Mar. 10th, at St. John the Baptist Parish in Covington (25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington, WA, 98042). We will be joining the parish for Sat. Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM and then meeting in the Parish Center afterwords. Simon and Maria Rillera, a young adult newly-wed couple, will be sharing their testimony of how hardship and suffering has strengthened their love for God and each other. Please RSVP via our Facebook page (SKCYA) or email us at skcya.group@gmail.com.
Stations of the Cross are held on Tuesdays at noon in the Church. If you find coming to the Stations at night difficult, this is the time for you! Please join us for this special Lenten reflection. We will use Mother Teresa’s reflections on the Stations again this year.
Computers Needed! - Did you get a new computer for Christmas? Not sure what to do with the old one? We've got the answer! St. Stephen Housing Association is in need of computer and computer software donations for their families. Many of these families are looking for work or are going back to school to help them find better employment and could use a computer to help them accomplish these things. Your old computer can be put to great use and help out a struggling family! We are looking for the following:
Desktop computers 2.4mghz and larger
Laptop computers 1.7 mghz and larger
Flat screen monitors
Software: Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 or newer. Software programs also must have
the accompanying 25 digit key code.
Please call Ann Allen at 253-638-9798 for more information and drop off location. Thank
you!!
South King County Young Adults (SKCYA) is an opportunity for you to network with other Catholic young adults in the area! Open to all 18-35 year olds (single or married). We meet monthly on 2nd Saturdays, alternating among different local parishes. Our next meeting will be on Sat., Mar. 10th, at St. John the Baptist Parish in Covington (25810 156th Ave. SE, Covington, WA, 98042). We will be joining the parish for Sat. Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM and then meeting in the Parish Center afterwords. Simon and Maria Rillera, a young adult newly-wed couple, will be sharing their testimony of how hardship and suffering has strengthened their love for God and each other. Please RSVP via our Facebook page (SKCYA) or email us at skcya.group@gmail.com.
March 5 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
March 6 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a–11:45a Scripture Study
12:00p--1:00p Stations of the Cross
6:00p – 8:00p Blue & Gold Banquet
6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
March 7 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 with Fr. Ed
March 8 Thursday
6:15a –8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a –9:00a MASS
9:00a –3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p –9:00p Living Stations Practice
7:00p –7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p –9:00p RCIA
March 9 Friday
7:30a – 8:30a Reconciliation
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a–- 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
5:30p—6:30p Fish Fry by Knights of Columbus
7:00p—7:45p Stations of the Cross
March 10 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
6:30p -- 9:00p Widows/Widowers
March 11 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)
1:30p-3:30p Eucharistic Minister Training
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
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
February 26th, 2012
We are in need of Masters of Ceremony and Altar servers, especially for the Sunday evening Mass. This is a ministry for children (3rd grade and older) and adults. The next training will be Sunday, Mar 11 at 9:45 AM. Please prayerfully consider this ministry. Contact Beth (253-630-5367) for more info.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day: “The Feminine Ethos” Every society needs both the masculine and the feminine identities to work together to connect the culture. Join Camille Pauley, a nationally recognized speaker from Healing the Culture, for a retreat day from 10 AM - 2 PM on Wednesday, Mar 14 as she discusses the differences between the feminine and masculine ways of approaching the world, some of the problems that arise in culture when women attempt to approach the world like men, and offer some solutions on how men and women can use those identities to help heal our culture. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! Childcare will be available with reservations only (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
Lenten Day of Reflection at St. James Cathedral (Seattle) “Journey of Faith: From our Baptism, Called to be Light”, sponsored by the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, will take place on Saturday, Mar 17 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Fr. Raymond Cleaveland will speak, hear confessions, and lead prayer. In addition, communal prayer, lunch, ACCW mission information, and a tour of the cathedral are included for $35. Visit www.SeattleACCW.org or call registrar Sue Bregel (253-350-1874).
Stations of the Cross will be held on Tuesdays at noon in the Church beginning this week. If you find coming to the Stations at night difficult, this is the time for you! Please join us for this special Lenten reflection. We will use Mother Teresa’s reflections on the Stations again this year.
Join the Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) this Monday, Feb 27 at 7 PM in the St. Stephen's Room to discuss the book, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford. Questions? Contact Suzy Riordan at suzyq8474@aol.com or 253-630-8474.
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, Mar 2 until 3 PM on Saturday, Mar 3. 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).
No More Coupons Needed We are grateful for the generosity of those who clipped and donated. We are in need of "Coupon Queens" to further the project. For those Queens who know who they are, please aid in our parish efforts to make our dollars expand farther.
The Power of ONE Your donation makes a difference! This week's items are: pasta and spaghetti sauce
NEW PARISH APOSTOLATE! St. Stephen's Mission Rosary Making takes place every 1st & 3rd Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass till 11:45 AM in Social Hall. We will begin each group with a prayer for all those receiving the rosaries, as well as for our edification in making them.
Terrific Tuesday Benefit Concert, featuring the Exquisite Strings Quartet, will be Friday, Mar 16 at 7PM at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sanctuary (19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent). Free-will offering.
Free Tax Help United Way of King Co. is currently operating 16 free tax preparation sites throughout the county for low and medium income individuals; runs through until Apr 17. Contact Jenny Walden of UWKC at 206-461-3705 or jwalden@uwkc.org for more information.
The Living Stations of the Cross First Meeting: 2pm Sunday February 26th
Church Decorating help needed Lent, Holy Week, and Easter offer lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to help decorate the Church and can also be applied to community service hours. Below is a list of days and times. No experience is necessary- just a desire to help! Please contact Cynde (253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com) or sign up in the Narthex if you can help:
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Ash Wed/Lent decorating)
Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (separating palms)
Fri, Mar 30, 9:30 AM - noon (Palm Sun decorating)
Wed, Apr 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Holy Thurs preparation)
Fri, Apr 6, 9:00 AM - noon (Good Fri preparation)
Sat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM - noon (Easter decorating)
Lenten Mission Talks Brian Casey, a national speaker with a warm personality and a clear message that is easy to understand for all ages, will be here to present a series called, “Our Walk in His Footsteps”. The first talk will be after the evening Mass on Sunday, Feb 26. After that, he'll give his talks twice daily (in morning and evening sessions) from Monday, Feb 27 through Wednesday, Feb 29. None of the talks will be repeated. Childcare arrangements are currently ‘in the works’. See the bulletin insert for complete details.
February 27 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 10:30a Parish Mission Day #2
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
6:30p – 8:30p Spring Festival Dance Practice
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714
7:00p – 9:00p Girl Friends Book Club
7:15p – 9:00p Respect Life Committee
7:30p – 9:00p Parish Mission Day #2
February 28 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a –10:30a Parish Mission Day #3
9:20a – 11.45a Scripture Study
12:00p – 1:00p Stations of the Cross
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:00p – 9:00p Masaka Board
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
7:30p – 9:00p Parish Mission Day #3
February 29 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 10:30a Parish Mission Day #4
10:30 – 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
7:30p – 9:00p Parish Mission Day #4
March 1 Thursday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p Living Stations of the Cross Practice
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council
March 2 First Friday
7:30a – 8:30a Reconciliation
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 9a Sat. Eucharistic Adoration
5:00p – 6:00p Fish Fry
6:00p – 7:00p Stations of the Cross
March 3 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
March 4 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00 – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
12:00p – 2:30p Filipino Community
2:00p – 4:00p Living Stations of the Cross Practice
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
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day: “The Feminine Ethos” Every society needs both the masculine and the feminine identities to work together to connect the culture. Join Camille Pauley, a nationally recognized speaker from Healing the Culture, for a retreat day from 10 AM - 2 PM on Wednesday, Mar 14 as she discusses the differences between the feminine and masculine ways of approaching the world, some of the problems that arise in culture when women attempt to approach the world like men, and offer some solutions on how men and women can use those identities to help heal our culture. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! Childcare will be available with reservations only (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
Lenten Day of Reflection at St. James Cathedral (Seattle) “Journey of Faith: From our Baptism, Called to be Light”, sponsored by the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, will take place on Saturday, Mar 17 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Fr. Raymond Cleaveland will speak, hear confessions, and lead prayer. In addition, communal prayer, lunch, ACCW mission information, and a tour of the cathedral are included for $35. Visit www.SeattleACCW.org or call registrar Sue Bregel (253-350-1874).
Stations of the Cross will be held on Tuesdays at noon in the Church beginning this week. If you find coming to the Stations at night difficult, this is the time for you! Please join us for this special Lenten reflection. We will use Mother Teresa’s reflections on the Stations again this year.
Join the Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) this Monday, Feb 27 at 7 PM in the St. Stephen's Room to discuss the book, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford. Questions? Contact Suzy Riordan at suzyq8474@aol.com or 253-630-8474.
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, Mar 2 until 3 PM on Saturday, Mar 3. 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).
No More Coupons Needed We are grateful for the generosity of those who clipped and donated. We are in need of "Coupon Queens" to further the project. For those Queens who know who they are, please aid in our parish efforts to make our dollars expand farther.
The Power of ONE Your donation makes a difference! This week's items are: pasta and spaghetti sauce
NEW PARISH APOSTOLATE! St. Stephen's Mission Rosary Making takes place every 1st & 3rd Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass till 11:45 AM in Social Hall. We will begin each group with a prayer for all those receiving the rosaries, as well as for our edification in making them.
Terrific Tuesday Benefit Concert, featuring the Exquisite Strings Quartet, will be Friday, Mar 16 at 7PM at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sanctuary (19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent). Free-will offering.
Free Tax Help United Way of King Co. is currently operating 16 free tax preparation sites throughout the county for low and medium income individuals; runs through until Apr 17. Contact Jenny Walden of UWKC at 206-461-3705 or jwalden@uwkc.org for more information.
The Living Stations of the Cross First Meeting: 2pm Sunday February 26th
Church Decorating help needed Lent, Holy Week, and Easter offer lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to help decorate the Church and can also be applied to community service hours. Below is a list of days and times. No experience is necessary- just a desire to help! Please contact Cynde (253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com) or sign up in the Narthex if you can help:
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Ash Wed/Lent decorating)
Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (separating palms)
Fri, Mar 30, 9:30 AM - noon (Palm Sun decorating)
Wed, Apr 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Holy Thurs preparation)
Fri, Apr 6, 9:00 AM - noon (Good Fri preparation)
Sat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM - noon (Easter decorating)
Lenten Mission Talks Brian Casey, a national speaker with a warm personality and a clear message that is easy to understand for all ages, will be here to present a series called, “Our Walk in His Footsteps”. The first talk will be after the evening Mass on Sunday, Feb 26. After that, he'll give his talks twice daily (in morning and evening sessions) from Monday, Feb 27 through Wednesday, Feb 29. None of the talks will be repeated. Childcare arrangements are currently ‘in the works’. See the bulletin insert for complete details.
February 27 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 10:30a Parish Mission Day #2
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
6:30p – 8:30p Spring Festival Dance Practice
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714
7:00p – 9:00p Girl Friends Book Club
7:15p – 9:00p Respect Life Committee
7:30p – 9:00p Parish Mission Day #2
February 28 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a –10:30a Parish Mission Day #3
9:20a – 11.45a Scripture Study
12:00p – 1:00p Stations of the Cross
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:00p – 9:00p Masaka Board
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
7:30p – 9:00p Parish Mission Day #3
February 29 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 10:30a Parish Mission Day #4
10:30 – 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
7:30p – 9:00p Parish Mission Day #4
March 1 Thursday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 9:00p Living Stations of the Cross Practice
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council
March 2 First Friday
7:30a – 8:30a Reconciliation
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 9a Sat. Eucharistic Adoration
5:00p – 6:00p Fish Fry
6:00p – 7:00p Stations of the Cross
March 3 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
March 4 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00 – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
12:00p – 2:30p Filipino Community
2:00p – 4:00p Living Stations of the Cross Practice
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, February 15, 2012
February 19th, 2012
The St. Stephen's Youth Choir will be providing the music for the 5:00 Ash Distribution service on Ash Wednesday, where they will also present, "The Tale of Three Trees". This 18-minute musical story tells of Jesus' life, death and resurrection. Please come experience this wonderful piece! Youth Choir members should meet at 4:30 PM, in the choir area. All choir members are asked to wear something purple. March rehearsals will be in the Chapel on 3/4 and 3/18, from 10:00 -10:45 AM. New members are welcome to come join us! Call Laurie Samora (253-631-3473) for more information.
We are in need of Masters of Ceremony and Altar servers, especially for the Sunday evening Mass. This is a ministry for children (3rd grade and older) and adults. The next training will be Sunday, Mar 11 at 9:45 AM. Please prayerfully consider this ministry. Contact Beth (253-630-5367) for more info.
Help End Abortion! Renton 40 Days for Life is a campaign of prayer, fasting, and community outreach to end abortion. Respect Life Committee asks you to pray to end abortion with people of faith throughout the world Feb 22–Apr 1. Learn more by coming to our Kick-Off celebration at St. Stephen Tuesday, Feb 21: 6:30 PM Mass with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers; 7:15 PM Refreshments; 7:45 PM Deacon Harold's Presentation; Q & A will conclude the evening. Sign up to join Renton 40 Days for Life in the narthex today and see www.40daysforlife.com/renton for more info.
St. John Respect Life Committee invites all parishioners of South King County Deanery of Western Washington to a South End Respect Life Meeting. The Thursday, Feb 23 evening begins with 6:30 PM Mass at St. John parish (Covington). After refreshments, 47th District Rep. Mark Hargrove will speak about Life Issues coming before the Washington State Legislature in 2012. RSVP by Monday, Feb 20 to Mary K. (19jmj54@comcast.net or 253-631-2088).
What are Catholic Teens Saying About Pro-Life? Polls consistently show that Catholic-schooled teens are as likely as their public-schooled counterparts to be pro-abortion (50%). Catholic Professionals of Seattle presents Camille Pauley, co-founder of Healing the Culture. Come and learn what teens are saying about abortion and how their attitudes are shifting. Friday, Mar 2 at the Newman Center at UW (Seattle). 6:30 AM Check-in and Reconciliation available; 7:00 AM Mass, followed by breakfast; 8:30 AM Presentation. $15 students/$20 members/$35 non-members. Learn more and register (by Feb 29) at www.catholicprofessionalsofseattle.org. Or call 206-841-0487.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day: “The Feminine Ethos” Every society needs both the masculine and the feminine identities to work together to connect the culture. Join Camille Pauley, a nationally recognized speaker from Healing the Culture, for a retreat day from 10 AM - 2 PM on Wednesday, Mar 14 as she discusses the differences between the feminine and masculine ways of approaching the world, some of the problems that arise in culture when women attempt to approach the world like men, and offer some solutions on how men and women can use those identities to help heal our culture. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! Childcare will be available with reservations only (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
Lenten Mission Talks The topic this year is, "Our Walk in His Footsteps". See bulletin insert and page 3 here for more information.
Lenten Day of Reflection at St. James Cathedral (Seattle) “Journey of Faith: From our Baptism, Called to be Light”, sponsored by the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, will take place on Saturday, Mar 17 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Fr. Raymond Cleaveland will speak, hear confessions, and lead prayer. In addition, communal prayer, lunch, ACCW mission information, and a tour of the cathedral are included for $35. Visit www.SeattleACCW.org or call registrar Sue Bregel (253-350-1874).
Stations of the Cross will be offered on Tuesdays at noon in the Church, beginning Feb 28. If you find night driving difficult, this is the time for you! We will be using Mother Teresa’s reflections. Come and join us!
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Please join us on Monday, Feb 27 at 7 PM in the St. Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Suzy Riordan at suzyq8474@aol.com or 253-630-8474.
The Annual Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show will be this Tuesday, Feb 21 at 11:00 AM. Call Elsie Lowenstein at 425-271-0510 for tickets ($15). This fun social event is sponsored by the Visitation Guild; proceeds support efforts to provide funeral buffets.
The Living Stations of the Cross First Meeting: 2pm Sunday February 26th
Church Decorating help needed Lent, Holy Week, and Easter offer lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to help decorate the Church and can also be applied to community service hours. Below is a list of days and times. No experience is necessary- just a desire to help! Please contact Cynde (253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com) or sign up in the Narthex if you can help:
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Ash Wed/Lent decorating)
Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (separating palms)
Fri, Mar 30, 9:30 AM - noon (Palm Sun decorating)
Wed, Apr 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Holy Thurs preparation)
Fri, Apr 6, 9:00 AM - noon (Good Fri preparation)
Sat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM - noon (Easter decorating)
Lenten Mission Talks Brian Casey, a national speaker with a warm personality and a clear message that is easy to understand for all ages, will be here to present a series called, “Our Walk in His Footsteps”. The first talk will be after the evening Mass on Sunday, Feb 26. After that, he'll give his talks twice daily (in morning and evening sessions) from Monday, Feb 27 through Wednesday, Feb 29. None of the talks will be repeated. Childcare arrangements are currently ‘in the works’. See the bulletin insert for complete details.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day Camille Pauley, a dynamic national speaker for Healing the Culture will be at St. Stephen’s for a women’s retreat day on Wednesday, Mar 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! Childcare will be available the entire time (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
February 20 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
February 21 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a – 11.45a Scripture Study
11:00a – 2:00p Mardi Gras Fashion Show Luncheon
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:15p – 9:00p 40 Days for Life Kick-Off/Deacon Harold
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
February 22 Ash Wednesday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS with Ashes distribution
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – 11:30a beC.O.M.E.
5:00p – 5:30p Distribution of Ashes with Children's Choir
7:00p – 8:00p MASS with Ashes distribution
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
February 23 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 Finance Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
February 24 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
5:00p – 6:00p Fish Fry by Knights of Columbus
6:00p – 6:30p Stations of the Cross
February 25 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
February 26 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00 – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
2:00p – 3:00p Living Stations Meeting for Teens
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
7:00p – 8:30p Lenten Parish Mission
We are in need of Masters of Ceremony and Altar servers, especially for the Sunday evening Mass. This is a ministry for children (3rd grade and older) and adults. The next training will be Sunday, Mar 11 at 9:45 AM. Please prayerfully consider this ministry. Contact Beth (253-630-5367) for more info.
Help End Abortion! Renton 40 Days for Life is a campaign of prayer, fasting, and community outreach to end abortion. Respect Life Committee asks you to pray to end abortion with people of faith throughout the world Feb 22–Apr 1. Learn more by coming to our Kick-Off celebration at St. Stephen Tuesday, Feb 21: 6:30 PM Mass with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers; 7:15 PM Refreshments; 7:45 PM Deacon Harold's Presentation; Q & A will conclude the evening. Sign up to join Renton 40 Days for Life in the narthex today and see www.40daysforlife.com/renton for more info.
St. John Respect Life Committee invites all parishioners of South King County Deanery of Western Washington to a South End Respect Life Meeting. The Thursday, Feb 23 evening begins with 6:30 PM Mass at St. John parish (Covington). After refreshments, 47th District Rep. Mark Hargrove will speak about Life Issues coming before the Washington State Legislature in 2012. RSVP by Monday, Feb 20 to Mary K. (19jmj54@comcast.net or 253-631-2088).
What are Catholic Teens Saying About Pro-Life? Polls consistently show that Catholic-schooled teens are as likely as their public-schooled counterparts to be pro-abortion (50%). Catholic Professionals of Seattle presents Camille Pauley, co-founder of Healing the Culture. Come and learn what teens are saying about abortion and how their attitudes are shifting. Friday, Mar 2 at the Newman Center at UW (Seattle). 6:30 AM Check-in and Reconciliation available; 7:00 AM Mass, followed by breakfast; 8:30 AM Presentation. $15 students/$20 members/$35 non-members. Learn more and register (by Feb 29) at www.catholicprofessionalsofseattle.org. Or call 206-841-0487.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day: “The Feminine Ethos” Every society needs both the masculine and the feminine identities to work together to connect the culture. Join Camille Pauley, a nationally recognized speaker from Healing the Culture, for a retreat day from 10 AM - 2 PM on Wednesday, Mar 14 as she discusses the differences between the feminine and masculine ways of approaching the world, some of the problems that arise in culture when women attempt to approach the world like men, and offer some solutions on how men and women can use those identities to help heal our culture. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! Childcare will be available with reservations only (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
Lenten Mission Talks The topic this year is, "Our Walk in His Footsteps". See bulletin insert and page 3 here for more information.
Lenten Day of Reflection at St. James Cathedral (Seattle) “Journey of Faith: From our Baptism, Called to be Light”, sponsored by the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, will take place on Saturday, Mar 17 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Fr. Raymond Cleaveland will speak, hear confessions, and lead prayer. In addition, communal prayer, lunch, ACCW mission information, and a tour of the cathedral are included for $35. Visit www.SeattleACCW.org or call registrar Sue Bregel (253-350-1874).
Stations of the Cross will be offered on Tuesdays at noon in the Church, beginning Feb 28. If you find night driving difficult, this is the time for you! We will be using Mother Teresa’s reflections. Come and join us!
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Please join us on Monday, Feb 27 at 7 PM in the St. Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Suzy Riordan at suzyq8474@aol.com or 253-630-8474.
The Annual Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show will be this Tuesday, Feb 21 at 11:00 AM. Call Elsie Lowenstein at 425-271-0510 for tickets ($15). This fun social event is sponsored by the Visitation Guild; proceeds support efforts to provide funeral buffets.
The Living Stations of the Cross First Meeting: 2pm Sunday February 26th
Church Decorating help needed Lent, Holy Week, and Easter offer lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to help decorate the Church and can also be applied to community service hours. Below is a list of days and times. No experience is necessary- just a desire to help! Please contact Cynde (253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com) or sign up in the Narthex if you can help:
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Ash Wed/Lent decorating)
Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (separating palms)
Fri, Mar 30, 9:30 AM - noon (Palm Sun decorating)
Wed, Apr 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Holy Thurs preparation)
Fri, Apr 6, 9:00 AM - noon (Good Fri preparation)
Sat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM - noon (Easter decorating)
Lenten Mission Talks Brian Casey, a national speaker with a warm personality and a clear message that is easy to understand for all ages, will be here to present a series called, “Our Walk in His Footsteps”. The first talk will be after the evening Mass on Sunday, Feb 26. After that, he'll give his talks twice daily (in morning and evening sessions) from Monday, Feb 27 through Wednesday, Feb 29. None of the talks will be repeated. Childcare arrangements are currently ‘in the works’. See the bulletin insert for complete details.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day Camille Pauley, a dynamic national speaker for Healing the Culture will be at St. Stephen’s for a women’s retreat day on Wednesday, Mar 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! Childcare will be available the entire time (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
February 20 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
February 21 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:20a – 11.45a Scripture Study
11:00a – 2:00p Mardi Gras Fashion Show Luncheon
6:00p – 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:15p – 9:00p 40 Days for Life Kick-Off/Deacon Harold
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
February 22 Ash Wednesday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS with Ashes distribution
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:30a – 11:30a beC.O.M.E.
5:00p – 5:30p Distribution of Ashes with Children's Choir
7:00p – 8:00p MASS with Ashes distribution
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
February 23 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 Finance Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
February 24 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
5:00p – 6:00p Fish Fry by Knights of Columbus
6:00p – 6:30p Stations of the Cross
February 25 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
February 26 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
11:00 – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
2:00p – 3:00p Living Stations Meeting for Teens
5:30p – 6:30p Life Teen MASS (Nursery open)
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
7:00p – 8:30p Lenten Parish Mission
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
February 12th, 2012
Do you speak Laotian? St. Stephen Housing is in need of an interpreter for a one-time short meeting. We greatly appreciate your help! Please phone 253-638-9798 for more information. Thank you.
Unemployed? Trying to Keep Your Head Above Water?! Let's talk about it. Tuesday, February 21st at 6:45 pm in the New Classroom Wing. (Immediately following the Terrific Tuesday Meal). A second introductory meeting will also be offered Sunday, Feb 26th at 10:00 AM.
Bulletin Editors Needed! We are currently seeking more members for our editorial staff. Basic computer, internet and layout/design skills would be desireable. Work would be done on your own computer between Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Training is provided. If interested please contact Bill Swedberg at 253-631-1940 or billswedberg@gmail.com.
The Faith Formation Office Will be closed Thursday, February 16th to Monday, February 20th, as the staff is on holiday.
The Living Stations of the Cross First Meeting: 2pm Sunday February 26th
Church Decorating help needed Lent, Holy Week, and Easter offer lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to help decorate the Church and can also be applied to community service hours. Below is a list of days and times. No experience is necessary- just a desire to help! Please contact Cynde (253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com) or sign up in the Narthex if you can help:
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Ash Wed/Lent decorating)
Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (separating palms)
Fri, Mar 30, 9:30 AM - noon (Palm Sun decorating)
Wed, Apr 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Holy Thurs preparation)
Fri, Apr 6, 9:00 AM - noon (Good Fri preparation)
Sat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM - noon (Easter decorating)
Lenten Mission Talks Brian Casey, a national speaker with a warm personality and a clear message that is easy to understand for all ages, will be here to present a series called, “Our Walk in His Footsteps”. The first talk will be after the evening Mass on Sunday, Feb 26. After that, he'll give his talks twice daily (in morning and evening sessions) from Monday, Feb 27 through Wednesday, Feb 29. None of the talks will be repeated. Childcare arrangements are currently ‘in the works’. See the bulletin insert for complete details.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day Camille Pauley, a dynamic national speaker for Healing the Culture will be at St. Stephen’s for a women’s retreat day on Wednesday, Mar 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! Childcare will be available the entire time (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
Lenten Day of Reflection at St. James Cathedral (Seattle) “Journey of Faith: From our Baptism, Called to be Light”, sponsored by the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, will take place on Saturday, Mar 17 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Fr. Raymond Cleaveland will speak, hear confessions, and lead prayer. In addition, communal prayer, lunch, ACCW mission information, and a tour of the cathedral are included for $35. Visit www.SeattleACCW.org or call registrar Sue Bregel (253-350-1874).
Do you wish to do Stations of the Cross this Lent but can’t attend at night? Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church on Tuesdays at noon, beginning Feb 28. We will be using Mother Teresa’s reflections this year and Mary Ann Cullivan will lead them. See this week's bulletin insert for evening Stations information and other Lenten opportunities.
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Please join us on Monday, Feb 27 at 7 PM in the St. Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Suzy Riordan at suzyq8474@aol.com or 253-630-8474.
The Annual Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show will be Tuesday, Feb 21 at 11:00 AM. Tickets ($15) will be available in the Narthex after all Masses this weekend (Feb 11-12) or call Elsie Lowenstein at 425-271-0510. This fun social event is sponsored by the Visitation Guild; proceeds support efforts to provide funeral buffets.
Due to lack of space, we can no longer accept donations here for Pregnancy Aid or the Clothing Bank (except for special programs offered a few times during the year). Please consider donating directly to Pregnancy Aid, located at 1209 Central Ave S , # 204, Kent (call ahead, 253-852-1201, for their donation hours). Heavy Coats, Blankets, and Sleeping Bags will still be accepted here. All other items can be donated directly to the Kent Clothing Bank; their drop-box is at Kent Phoenix Academy (11000 SE 264th St, on East Hill.)
February 13 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00a – noon Facilities & Grounds Commission
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
February 14 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
February 15 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 – 8:30p Catechism with Father Ed
February 16 Thursday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p Boy Scouts Banquet
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
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 Stewardship Commission
February 17 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p 50+ Potluck
February 18 Saturday
8:00a –10:00a SSTM Men's Group
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a –11:00a Strengthfinders
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
February 19 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
Unemployed? Trying to Keep Your Head Above Water?! Let's talk about it. Tuesday, February 21st at 6:45 pm in the New Classroom Wing. (Immediately following the Terrific Tuesday Meal). A second introductory meeting will also be offered Sunday, Feb 26th at 10:00 AM.
Bulletin Editors Needed! We are currently seeking more members for our editorial staff. Basic computer, internet and layout/design skills would be desireable. Work would be done on your own computer between Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Training is provided. If interested please contact Bill Swedberg at 253-631-1940 or billswedberg@gmail.com.
The Faith Formation Office Will be closed Thursday, February 16th to Monday, February 20th, as the staff is on holiday.
The Living Stations of the Cross First Meeting: 2pm Sunday February 26th
Church Decorating help needed Lent, Holy Week, and Easter offer lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to help decorate the Church and can also be applied to community service hours. Below is a list of days and times. No experience is necessary- just a desire to help! Please contact Cynde (253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com) or sign up in the Narthex if you can help:
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Ash Wed/Lent decorating)
Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (separating palms)
Fri, Mar 30, 9:30 AM - noon (Palm Sun decorating)
Wed, Apr 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Holy Thurs preparation)
Fri, Apr 6, 9:00 AM - noon (Good Fri preparation)
Sat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM - noon (Easter decorating)
Lenten Mission Talks Brian Casey, a national speaker with a warm personality and a clear message that is easy to understand for all ages, will be here to present a series called, “Our Walk in His Footsteps”. The first talk will be after the evening Mass on Sunday, Feb 26. After that, he'll give his talks twice daily (in morning and evening sessions) from Monday, Feb 27 through Wednesday, Feb 29. None of the talks will be repeated. Childcare arrangements are currently ‘in the works’. See the bulletin insert for complete details.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day Camille Pauley, a dynamic national speaker for Healing the Culture will be at St. Stephen’s for a women’s retreat day on Wednesday, Mar 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! Childcare will be available the entire time (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
Lenten Day of Reflection at St. James Cathedral (Seattle) “Journey of Faith: From our Baptism, Called to be Light”, sponsored by the Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, will take place on Saturday, Mar 17 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Fr. Raymond Cleaveland will speak, hear confessions, and lead prayer. In addition, communal prayer, lunch, ACCW mission information, and a tour of the cathedral are included for $35. Visit www.SeattleACCW.org or call registrar Sue Bregel (253-350-1874).
Do you wish to do Stations of the Cross this Lent but can’t attend at night? Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church on Tuesdays at noon, beginning Feb 28. We will be using Mother Teresa’s reflections this year and Mary Ann Cullivan will lead them. See this week's bulletin insert for evening Stations information and other Lenten opportunities.
The Lit & Latte Girl Group (Girlfriends Book Club) is reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Please join us on Monday, Feb 27 at 7 PM in the St. Stephen's Room to discuss the book. Questions? Contact Suzy Riordan at suzyq8474@aol.com or 253-630-8474.
The Annual Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show will be Tuesday, Feb 21 at 11:00 AM. Tickets ($15) will be available in the Narthex after all Masses this weekend (Feb 11-12) or call Elsie Lowenstein at 425-271-0510. This fun social event is sponsored by the Visitation Guild; proceeds support efforts to provide funeral buffets.
Due to lack of space, we can no longer accept donations here for Pregnancy Aid or the Clothing Bank (except for special programs offered a few times during the year). Please consider donating directly to Pregnancy Aid, located at 1209 Central Ave S , # 204, Kent (call ahead, 253-852-1201, for their donation hours). Heavy Coats, Blankets, and Sleeping Bags will still be accepted here. All other items can be donated directly to the Kent Clothing Bank; their drop-box is at Kent Phoenix Academy (11000 SE 264th St, on East Hill.)
February 13 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00a – noon Facilities & Grounds Commission
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
February 14 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
February 15 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 – 8:30p Catechism with Father Ed
February 16 Thursday
6:15a – 8:00a Morning Men's Ministry
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p Boy Scouts Banquet
6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts
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 Stewardship Commission
February 17 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p 50+ Potluck
February 18 Saturday
8:00a –10:00a SSTM Men's Group
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a –11:00a Strengthfinders
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
February 19 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, February 1, 2012
February 5th, 2012
Do you speak Laotian? St. Stephen Housing is in need of an interpreter for a one-time short meeting. We greatly appreciate your help! Please phone 253-638-9798 for more information. Thank you.
Bulletin Editors Needed! - We are currently seeking more members for our editorial staff. Basic computer, internet and layout/design skills would be desireable. Work would be done on your own computer between Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Training is provided. If interested please contct Bill Swedberg at 253-631-1940 or billswedberg@gmail.com.
Yakima Mission Pancake Breakfast NEXT WEEKEND!!! Sunday, February 12th, after both Masses!
The Living Stations of the Cross First Meeting: 2pm Sunday February 26th
South King County Young Adults (SKCYA) is an opportunity for you to network with other Catholic young adults in the area! Open to all 18-35 year olds (single or married). We meet monthly on 2nd Saturdays, alternating among different local parishes. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, Feb 11, at Holy Family Parish (505 17th Street SE Auburn, WA 98002). We will be joining the parish for Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM and then meeting in the Parish Center afterwards. Please check our Facebook page (SKCYA) or email us at skcya.group@gmail.com for meeting details and to RSVP.
Church Decorating help needed Lent, Holy Week, and Easter offer lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to help decorate the Church and can also be applied to community service hours. Below is a list of days and times. No experience is necessary- just a desire to help! Please contact Cynde (253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com) or sign up in the Narthex if you can help:
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Ash Wed/Lent decorating)
Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (separating palms)
Fri, Mar 30, 9:30 AM - noon (Palm Sun decorating)
Wed, Apr 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Holy Thurs preparation)
Fri, Apr 6, 9:00 AM - noon (Good Fri preparation)
Sat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM - noon (Easter decorating)
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, Feb 19, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be “Family and Friends Grieve, Too.” For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437.
I am the Lord your God. I am holding your hand so don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. - Is 41:13
NEW PARISH APOSTOLATE! St. Stephen's Mission Rosaries. In imitating our Lord, we want to share our rich faith tradition by honoring His most Holy Mother so that, in turn, she may teach us how to love her Son more. Rosary-making will start in February, every 1st & 3rd Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass till 12:00 PM. We will begin each group with a prayer for all those receiving these rosaries as well as for our edification in making them. Coffee and treats will be provided. Contact Candace Ochoa in Outreach (253-631-1940). Ave Maria!
Due to lack of space, we can no longer accept donations here for Pregnancy Aid or the Clothing Bank (except for special programs offered a few times during the year). Please consider donating directly to Pregnancy Aid, located at 1209 Central Ave S , # 204, Kent (call ahead, 253-852-1201, for their donation hours). Heavy Coats, Blankets, and Sleeping Bags will still be accepted here. All other items can be donated directly to the Kent Clothing Bank; their drop-box is at Kent Phoenix Academy (11000 SE 264th St, on East Hill.)
St. Anthony School registration All families interested in sending their children to St. Anthony for a quality, Catholic education, should call the school office at 425-255-0059 and be added to the pre-registration mailing list. Pre-registration applications will be mailed on February 13, 2012.
The Annual Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show will be Tuesday, Feb 21 at 11:00 AM. Tickets ($15) will be available in the Narthex after all Masses on Sunday, Feb 5; Saturday, Feb 11; and Sunday, Feb 12 (or call Elsie Lowenstein at 425-271-0510). This fun social event is sponsored by the Visitation Guild; proceeds support efforts to provide funeral buffets.
Lenten Mission Talks Brian Casey, a national speaker with a warm personality and a clear message that is easy to understand for all ages, will be here to present a series called, “Our Walk in His Footsteps”. The first talk will be after the evening Mass on Sunday, Feb 26. After that, he'll give his talks twice daily (in morning and evening sessions) from Monday, Feb 27 through Wednesday, Feb 29. None of the talks will be repeated. Childcare arrangements are currently ‘in the works’. Watch the bulletin insert next week for complete details.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day Camille Pauley, a dynamic national speaker for Healing the Culture will be at St. Stephen’s for a women’s retreat day on Wednesday, Mar 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! NOTE: Last weekend's bulletin incorrectly indicated limited childcare hours but childcare will be available the entire time (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
The Visitation Guild will meet on Wednesday, Feb 8, in the downstairs Social Hall. We will have refreshments at 9:45 AM and the meeting begins at 10:15 AM. We will finalize all the details for our Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show (details on that event below). Please plan on attending this meeting. This Mardi Gras event requires a lot of help, so please come and help make it a success.
February 6 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 8:00p Baptism Class
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714
7:00p – 9:00p Liturgy Commission
February 7 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
February 8 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
February 9 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
February 10 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 8:00p Faith Formation
February 11 Saturday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – noon Assemble Backpacks for Homeless
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 11:00a Living Your Strengths
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
February 12 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:30a – 10:30a Mission Pancake Breakfast
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
9:45a – 10:45a Altar Server Training
11:00 – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
12:00p – 1:00p Mission Pancake Breakfast
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
Bulletin Editors Needed! - We are currently seeking more members for our editorial staff. Basic computer, internet and layout/design skills would be desireable. Work would be done on your own computer between Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Training is provided. If interested please contct Bill Swedberg at 253-631-1940 or billswedberg@gmail.com.
Yakima Mission Pancake Breakfast NEXT WEEKEND!!! Sunday, February 12th, after both Masses!
The Living Stations of the Cross First Meeting: 2pm Sunday February 26th
South King County Young Adults (SKCYA) is an opportunity for you to network with other Catholic young adults in the area! Open to all 18-35 year olds (single or married). We meet monthly on 2nd Saturdays, alternating among different local parishes. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, Feb 11, at Holy Family Parish (505 17th Street SE Auburn, WA 98002). We will be joining the parish for Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM and then meeting in the Parish Center afterwards. Please check our Facebook page (SKCYA) or email us at skcya.group@gmail.com for meeting details and to RSVP.
Church Decorating help needed Lent, Holy Week, and Easter offer lots of opportunities for individuals and groups to help decorate the Church and can also be applied to community service hours. Below is a list of days and times. No experience is necessary- just a desire to help! Please contact Cynde (253-631-1940, X104 or cyndebosshart@gmail.com) or sign up in the Narthex if you can help:
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Ash Wed/Lent decorating)
Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (separating palms)
Fri, Mar 30, 9:30 AM - noon (Palm Sun decorating)
Wed, Apr 4, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Holy Thurs preparation)
Fri, Apr 6, 9:00 AM - noon (Good Fri preparation)
Sat, Apr 7, 9:00 AM - noon (Easter decorating)
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, Feb 19, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Chapel. Our topic will be “Family and Friends Grieve, Too.” For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437.
I am the Lord your God. I am holding your hand so don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. - Is 41:13
NEW PARISH APOSTOLATE! St. Stephen's Mission Rosaries. In imitating our Lord, we want to share our rich faith tradition by honoring His most Holy Mother so that, in turn, she may teach us how to love her Son more. Rosary-making will start in February, every 1st & 3rd Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass till 12:00 PM. We will begin each group with a prayer for all those receiving these rosaries as well as for our edification in making them. Coffee and treats will be provided. Contact Candace Ochoa in Outreach (253-631-1940). Ave Maria!
Due to lack of space, we can no longer accept donations here for Pregnancy Aid or the Clothing Bank (except for special programs offered a few times during the year). Please consider donating directly to Pregnancy Aid, located at 1209 Central Ave S , # 204, Kent (call ahead, 253-852-1201, for their donation hours). Heavy Coats, Blankets, and Sleeping Bags will still be accepted here. All other items can be donated directly to the Kent Clothing Bank; their drop-box is at Kent Phoenix Academy (11000 SE 264th St, on East Hill.)
St. Anthony School registration All families interested in sending their children to St. Anthony for a quality, Catholic education, should call the school office at 425-255-0059 and be added to the pre-registration mailing list. Pre-registration applications will be mailed on February 13, 2012.
The Annual Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show will be Tuesday, Feb 21 at 11:00 AM. Tickets ($15) will be available in the Narthex after all Masses on Sunday, Feb 5; Saturday, Feb 11; and Sunday, Feb 12 (or call Elsie Lowenstein at 425-271-0510). This fun social event is sponsored by the Visitation Guild; proceeds support efforts to provide funeral buffets.
Lenten Mission Talks Brian Casey, a national speaker with a warm personality and a clear message that is easy to understand for all ages, will be here to present a series called, “Our Walk in His Footsteps”. The first talk will be after the evening Mass on Sunday, Feb 26. After that, he'll give his talks twice daily (in morning and evening sessions) from Monday, Feb 27 through Wednesday, Feb 29. None of the talks will be repeated. Childcare arrangements are currently ‘in the works’. Watch the bulletin insert next week for complete details.
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day Camille Pauley, a dynamic national speaker for Healing the Culture will be at St. Stephen’s for a women’s retreat day on Wednesday, Mar 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch and childcare are provided and the cost is $20/person. Be sure and mark your calendars now! NOTE: Last weekend's bulletin incorrectly indicated limited childcare hours but childcare will be available the entire time (contact Brigitte at 425-351-5518 to reserve your child's spot).
The Visitation Guild will meet on Wednesday, Feb 8, in the downstairs Social Hall. We will have refreshments at 9:45 AM and the meeting begins at 10:15 AM. We will finalize all the details for our Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show (details on that event below). Please plan on attending this meeting. This Mardi Gras event requires a lot of help, so please come and help make it a success.
February 6 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:00p – 8:00p Baptism Class
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714
7:00p – 9:00p Liturgy Commission
February 7 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
February 8 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
February 9 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
February 10 Friday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
9:00a –10:00a Reconciliation
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 8:00p Faith Formation
February 11 Saturday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – noon Assemble Backpacks for Homeless
9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 11:00a Living Your Strengths
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
February 12 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS (Nursery open)
9:30a – 10:30a Mission Pancake Breakfast
9:45a – 10:45a Preschool
9:45a – 10:45a Altar Server Training
11:00 – 12:00p MASS (Nursery open)
12:00p – 1:00p Mission Pancake Breakfast
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
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