Wednesday, May 30, 2012

June 3rd, 2012

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 4 Monday

8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary

5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer

6:30p – 7:00p MASS

7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration

7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714

June 5 Tuesday

8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary

9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

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

6:30p – 8:30p Fil-Am Choir

7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus

June 6 Wednesday

8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary

9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer

6:30p -- 7:00p MASS

7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice

7:30p – 9:00p Catechism with Fr. Ed

June 7 Thursday

8:30a – 9:00a MASS

9:00a – 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

6:30p – 8:00p Cub Scouts

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

7:00p – 9:00p RCIA

7:00p – 9:00p Pastoral Council

June 8 Friday

8:30a – 9:00a MASS

9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation

9:00a–3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

June 9 Saturday

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

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

9:00a.– 3:00p Eucharistic Adoration

3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation

5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS

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

June 10 Sunday

8:30a – 9:30a MASS

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

11:00- 12:00p MASS

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

7:00p – 8:00p MASS
Note Time Change

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

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

May 27th, 2012


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

May 13th, 2012


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

May 6th, 2012


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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