Wednesday, December 19, 2012

December 23- 30, 2012

Christmas Mass Times
Christmas Eve  4:00, 7:00 12:00 Midnight;  Christmas Day  8:30, 11:00
Additional Seating In the Parish Hall will be available at 4:00 PM and 11:00 AM

Sr. High Quest is Coming January 11-13th  All 9th-12th graders are welcome. If you are in the Confirmation program, remember that this is REQUIRED by the Archbishop in order to be Confirmed!

Greeters wanted at your service!
Would you be willing to come to Mass 15 minutes early to welcome others with the Peace of the Lord?
Contact jane.gootherts@gmail.com to join us as we extend God's love.  The year of faith asks us to actively engage others in faith, this is a good place to start!

Save the date—Tuesday, January 22nd March for Life in Olympia:  9:30 AM Mass with Archbishop Sartain, St. Martin's University, Lacey and noontime rally on the capitol steps in Olympia.  Watch this space for information on bus transportation from St. Stephen and neighboring parishes.

St. Stephen Housing is sponsoring a “Giving Tree” this year to help our homeless families purchase food and transportation.  No gift is too big or too small.  If you would like to participate, select a tag from the tree,  place your donation or card gift  in an envelope with SSHA marked on the front.  You can place your envelope in the collection basket or bring it into the Parish office.  Our families thank you for your generosity!

Metro Incentive Program You’ll see in the bulletin Insert a form to receive FREE bus tickets. We’re asking that you fill out the form and send it in to receive FREE bus tickets then donate them to Outreach by leaving them in the Food Bank Baskets in the Narthex, Thanks!

St. Anthony School Open House on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm.  There will be opportunities to tour the school, hear from our Principal and visit with teachers and current parents.

The church, narthex, and entry areas are large space and require lots of hands to get them decorated.  Please help us, even if only for a few hours.

Screen Operators needed at all Masses! To help with this simple but important ministry, contact Bill Swedberg (billswedberg@gmail.com). Training is provided.

The All Saints Adoration Ministry is expanding the daily schedule of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel. We are adding Mondays from 12 PM to 6 PM and Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat from 3 to 4 PM. Fr. Ed would also like to increase the sign-up of all current and new hours to be at least two adorers. Please see the green sign-up forms in the Chapel and consider
being a member of this important ministry. Questions may be directed to any member of All Saints Adoration Ministry or Bernie Wittgens (253-631-5560)

The Hospital Ministry is expanding at Valley Medical Center.  St. Anthony's Church currently serves Holy Communion on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  St. Stephen the Martyr wants to cover the other five days.  We are still seeking volunteers for this ministry.  Please contact Maurice Kinzler (253-951-3432 or maurice.kinzler@boeing.com) or Betty Brock (253-631-4205 or babrock@q.com) if you have any questions.

Devotion to the Most Precious Blood  We meet every Thursday (except First and Second Thursdays) for prayers and devotions to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. Prayers start at 7:50pm in the chapel. You are welcome to join us for these powerful prayers.

The Lit and Lattes Group (Girlfriends Book Club) will be meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17th to discuss The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel by Deborah Moggach. We will be meeting at Bridget Cossano’s home at 7 p.m.  To RSVP  or for more information please contact her at cossanocougs@comcast.net .

The Hospital Ministry is expanding at Valley Medical Center.  St. Anthony's Church currently serves Holy Communion on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  St. Stephen the Martyr wants to cover the other five days.  We are still seeking volunteers for this ministry.  Please contact Maurice Kinzler (253-951-3432 or Maurice.a.kinzler@boeing.com) or Betty Brock (253-631-4205 or babrock@q.com) if you have any questions

The Visitation Guild will meet January 9th.  For more information, please call JoAnne Nordin at 425-277-7859

That Man is You! is transforming men, families and society as it presents the vision of man fully alive! Combining the teachings of the Church and wisdom of the saints with the best research from modern science in an interactive, multimedia format, That Man is You! puts this vision within the grasp of every man. Meetings begin at 6:00 AM Friday mornings with a light breakfast. Our program ends by 7:15.  All men 18+ are invited to join us for the winter semester beginning January 11th! For details contact Steve Olson, 206-940-4893 kellogg52@yahoo.com.

Catholicism Series -is coming back to Outreach; ATTENTION!!! CORRECTION Every Wednesday in January 10am - 12pm NOT 11am - 1pm Please Join us in the Outreach building to watch one video joined with an in depth discussion on a number of different topics of the Faith depending the video of the day. There will be 5 in all and all are independent in topics meaning if you missed one you are welcome to come to any of the others. Bring yourselves, Scriptures, and a Notebook and your questions.

Legislative Advocacy - We will have our first meeting Thursday January 3th at 6pm in the Outreach Building. Please join us. The intention of this group is to provide an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching that we would be better equipped to use this knowledge to better defend the mission of the Church and the dignity of ever person and our God given rights. This could take many different forms of concrete execution such as, lobbying for the sanctity of marriage or being a presence at the March for Life. There is nothing impossible for God!

News from the Nursery - The Nursery will be open Sunday, December 23rd for child care during the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses and closed during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so that our caregivers can be with their families. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We cherish our children and pray for them always. Merry Christmas from the Nursery staff, may you find warmth and love in God's light that surrounds us everyday.

Tune In to “Image & Likeness!” Visit our parish website (ststephenslife.com) for Image & Likeness, St Stephen’s own “Pseudo-Radio” show! Designed to highlight  and discuss many ministries and areas of interest to our parish community. these audio files present interviews which explore all manner of topics and issues. Check back often as new interviews will be added regularly.

St. Anthony School Open House on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm.  There will be opportunities to tour the school, hear from our Principal and visit with teachers and current parents.

Annual Catholic Appeal Payments: - Any gifts or payments you want credited to the 2012 calendar year for tax purposes need to be in the Annual Catholic Appeal office by December 31st. If mailing in the payment, the postmark must be stamped by Dec 31, 2012 in order to count. For your convenience, visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/pp and use your debit or credit card for immediate processing.  Please do not put ACA payments in the parish collection basket. Mailing address:  Annual Catholic Appeal, PO Box 14964, Seattle 98114  (final payments for the campaign are due in April 2013)


December 24    Monday (Christmas Eve)
8:30a – 9:00a        Morning Prayer & Rosary
3:30p – 4:00p    Children's program
4:00p – 5:00p        Vigil MASS
6:30p – 7:00p    Christmas Carols
7:00p – 8:00p        Vigil MASS
11:30p – 12a    Christmas Caroling before Mass

December 25    Tuesday (Christmas Day)
12:00a -1:00a    Midnight MASS
8:30a – 9:30a        MASS
11:00a-12:00p        MASS

December 26    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 -Solemnity of St Stephen the Martyr

December 27    Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a        MASS
9:00a – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a–1:00p    Church decorating
7:00p – 7:45p        Mother of Perpetual Help Novena

December 28    Friday
8:30a – 9:00a        MASS
9:00a–10:00a        Reconciliation
9:00a – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration

December 29    Saturday
8:30a -- 9:00a        Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
3:00p – 4:00p        Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p        Vigil MASS

December 30    Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a        MASS
11:00--12:00p        MASS
5:30p – 6:30p        MASS
7:00p – 9:00p        Charismatic Prayer Group

December 31    Monday
8:30a – 9:00a        Morning Prayer & Rosary
7:00p – 8:00p        Vigil MASS

January  1    Tuesday (Mary, Mother of God)
9:00a –10:00a        MASS

January  2    Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a        Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 3:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p -- 7:00p        MASS
7:15p – 9:00p        Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p        Catechism with Fr. Ed
7:30p – 8:30p    Job Assistance

January  3    Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a        MASS
9:00a – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 7:45p        Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:50pm           Most Precious Blood Devotion
6:30p – 8:00p    Cub Scouts
6:30p – 8:30p        Pastoral Council

January  4    First Friday
8:30a – 9:00a        MASS
9:00a–10:00a        Reconciliation
8:00a–9a Sat.        Eucharistic Adoration
10:00a-- noon    Rosary Making

January  5    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 – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
10a -- 11:30a        Council of Catholic Women
3:00p – 4:00p        Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p        Vigil MASS

January  6    Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a        MASS
11:00- 12:00p        MASS
5:30p – 6:30p        MASS
6:45p – 8:15p        Jr./Sr. High Life Teen
6:45p – 8:15p        Connections
7:00p – 9:00p        Charismatic Prayer Grp.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

December 16th, 2012

Reconciliation Service - Our Advent Reconciliation Service with individual confessions following Thursday Dcember 20th at 7:00 PM (with 12 priest confessors here)  Sacrament of Reconciliation with extended hours Saturday, December 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Advent Day of Reflection Saturday Dec 15th 9:30-12:30 (Mass at 8:30 with light refreshments after Mass). Join Fr Mark Watson for and Ignatian Meditation on the Incarnation.

Sr. High Quest is Coming January 11-13th  All 9th-12th graders are welcome. If you are in the Confirmation program, remember that this is REQUIRED by the Archbishop in order to be Confirmed!

Greeters wanted at your service!
Would you be willing to come to Mass 15 minutes early to welcome others with the Peace of the Lord?
Contact jane.gootherts@gmail.com to join us as we extend God's love.  The year of faith asks us to actively engage others in faith, this is a good place to start!

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 16th 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  

Save the date—Tuesday, January 22nd March for Life in Olympia:  9:30 AM Mass with Archbishop Sartain, St. Martin's University, Lacey and noontime rally on the capitol steps in Olympia.  Watch this space for information on bus transportation from St. Stephen and neighboring parishes.

Widow & Widower Activities: The annual Christmas dinner will be held at the Fairwood Country Club on Wed, Dec 12th, at 6PM. The
cost is $21.00 per person. Includes dinner, dessert and prizes! For reservations please contact Pat 425 2263051 or Hoppy at 206 790-9322.

St. Stephen Housing is sponsoring a “Giving Tree” this year to help our homeless families purchase food and transportation.  No gift is too big or too small.  If you would like to participate, select a tag from the tree,  place your donation or card gift  in an envelope with SSHA marked on the front.  You can place your envelope in the collection basket or bring it into the Parish office.  Our families thank you for your generosity!

Metro Incentive Program You’ll see in the bulletin Insert a form to receive FREE bus tickets. We’re asking that you fill out the form and send it in to receive FREE bus tickets then donate them to Outreach by leaving them in the Food Bank Baskets in the Narthex, Thanks!

Catholicism Series - is coming back to Outreach Every Wednesday in January 11am - 1pm

St. Anthony School Open House on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm.  There will be opportunities to tour the school, hear from our Principal and visit with teachers and current parents.

Church Decorating Help Needed  Due to the way the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Day falls, we need helpers to decorate the church and social hall on the following dates:
Saturday, Dec. 22nd at 9:00 AM (decorate the church and chapel)
Sunday, Dec. 23rd at 10:00 AM (decorate the social hall)
Thursday, Dec. 27th at 10:00 AM (remove decorations from social hall)

The church, narthex, and entry areas are large space and require lots of hands to get them decorated.  Please help us, even if only for a few hours.

Screen Operators needed at all Masses!
To help with this simple but important ministry, contact Bill Swedberg (billswedberg@gmail.com). Training is provided.

The All Saints Adoration Ministry is expanding the daily schedule of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel. We are adding Mondays from 12 PM to 6 PM and Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat from 3 to 4 PM. Fr. Ed would also like to increase the sign-up of all current and new hours to be at least two adorers. Please see the green sign-up forms in the Chapel and consider
being a member of this important ministry. Questions may be directed to any member of All Saints Adoration Ministry or
Bernie Wittgens (253-631-5560)

The Hospital Ministry is expanding at Valley Medical Center.  St. Anthony's Church currently serves Holy Communion on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  St. Stephen the Martyr wants to cover the other five days.  We are still seeking volunteers for this ministry.  Please contact Maurice Kinzler (253-951-3432 or maurice.kinzler@boeing.com) or Betty Brock (253-631-4205 or babrock@q.com) if you have any questions.

Christmas Mass Times
Christmas Eve  4:00, 7:00 12:00 Midnight;  Christmas Day  8:30, 11:00
Additional Seating In the Parish Hall will be available at 4:00 PM and 11:00 AM


Advent Reconciliation Service
Service with individual confessions following Thursday, December 20th at 7:00 PM (with 12 priest confessors here)
Sacrament of Reconciliation with extended hours Saturday, December 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
December 17    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                    Facilities & Grounds
7:30p – 9:00p                    Discernment Group for Women

December 18    Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a        Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p -- 6:30p        Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 8:30p        Fil-Am Choir
7:30p – 9:00p        Knights of Columbus

December 19    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 Father Ed
7:30p – 8:30p                Job Assistance

December 20    Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a        MASS
8:30a –12:00p                Thursday Crew
9:00a – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 9:00p                    Advent Reconciliation Service
7:00p – 7:45p        Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
6:30p – 8:30p                    Cub Scouts
7:00p – 8:30p        Boy Scout Committee

December 21    Friday
6:00a – 7:30a                    That Man Is You
8:30a – 9:00a        MASS
9:00a–10:00a        Reconciliation
9:00a – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
6:00p – 9:00p     50+ Potluck

December 22    Saturday
8:00a--10:00a                    SSTM Men's Group
8:30a -- 9:00a        Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 4:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a -12:00p                    Church Decorating
2:00p – 4:00p        Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p        Simbang Gabi Vigil MASS
6:00p – 8:00p                    Simbang Gabi Reception

December 23    Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a        MASS
10:00 – 1:00p                    Social Hall Decorating
11:00- 12:00p        MASS
5:30p – 6:30p        MASS
7:00p – 9:00p        Charismatic Prayer Group

Thursday, December 6, 2012

The Hotsheet Returns! Dec 8th & 9th 2012

We're Back!!!

Immaculate Conception Mass (Holy Day of Obligation) is Saturday Dec 8th at 8:30 AM. Vigil Mass is Friday at 7:00 PM.

Advent Day of Reflection Saturday Dec 15th 9:30-12:30 (Mass at 8:30 with light refreshments after Mass). Join Fr Mark Watson for and Ignatian Meditation on the Incarnation.

Sr. High Quest is Coming January 11-13th  All 9th-12th graders are welcome. If you are in the Confirmation program, remember that this is REQUIRED by the Archbishop in order to be Confirmed!

Greeters wanted at your service!
Would you be willing to come to Mass 15 minutes early to welcome others with the Peace of the Lord?
Contact jane.gootherts@gmail.com to join us as we extend God's love.  The year of faith asks us to actively engage others in faith, this is a good place to start!

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 16th 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   

Save the date—Tuesday, January 22nd March for Life in Olympia:  9:30 AM Mass with Archbishop Sartain, St. Martin's University, Lacey and noontime rally on the capitol steps in Olympia.  Watch this space for information on bus transportation from St. Stephen and neighboring parishes.

Widow & Widower Activities: The annual Christmas dinner will be held at the Fairwood Country Club on Wed, Dec 12th, at 6PM. The
cost is $21.00 per person. Includes dinner, dessert and prizes! For reservations please contact Pat 425 2263051 or Hoppy at 206 790-9322.

St. Stephen Housing is sponsoring a “Giving Tree” this year to help our homeless families purchase food and transportation.  No gift is too big or too small.  If you would like to participate, select a tag from the tree,  place your donation or card gift  in an envelope with SSHA marked on the front.  You can place your envelope in the collection basket or bring it into the Parish office.  Our families thank you for your generosity!

Metro Incentive Program You’ll see in the bulletin Insert a form to receive FREE bus tickets. We’re asking that you fill out the form and send it in to receive FREE bus tickets then donate them to Outreach by leaving them in the Food Bank Baskets in the Narthex, Thanks!

Catholicism Series - is coming back to Outreach Every Wednesday in January 11am - 1pm

St. Anthony School Open House on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm.  There will be opportunities to tour the school, hear from our Principal and visit with teachers and current parents.

Church Decorating Help Needed  Due to the way the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Day falls, we need helpers to decorate the church and social hall on the following dates:
Saturday, Dec. 22nd at 9:00 AM (decorate the church and chapel)
Sunday, Dec. 23rd at 10:00 AM (decorate the social hall)
Thursday, Dec. 27th at 10:00 AM (remove decorations from social hall)

The church, narthex, and entry areas are large space and require lots of hands to get them decorated.  Please help us, even if only for a few hours.

Screen Operators needed at all Masses! 
To help with this simple but important ministry, contact Bill Swedberg (billswedberg@gmail.com). Training is provided.

The All Saints Adoration Ministry is expanding the daily schedule of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel. We are adding Mondays from 12 PM to 6 PM and Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat from 3 to 4 PM. Fr. Ed would also like to increase the sign-up of all current and new hours to be at least two adorers. Please see the green sign-up forms in the Chapel and consider
being a member of this important ministry. Questions may be directed to any member of All Saints Adoration Ministry or
Bernie Wittgens (253-631-5560)

The Hospital Ministry is expanding at Valley Medical Center.  St. Anthony's Church currently serves Holy Communion on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  St. Stephen the Martyr wants to cover the other five days.  We are still seeking volunteers for this ministry.  Please contact Maurice Kinzler (253-951-3432 or maurice.kinzler@boeing.com) or Betty Brock (253-631-4205 or babrock@q.com) if you have any questions.

Christmas Mass Times
Christmas Eve  4:00, 7:00 12:00 Midnight;  Christmas Day  8:30, 11:00
Additional Seating In the Parish Hall will be available at 4:00 PM and 11:00 AM


Advent Reconciliation Service
Service with individual confessions following Thursday, December 20th at 7:00 PM (with 12 priest confessors here)
Sacrament of Reconciliation with extended hours Saturday, December 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 PM



December 10    Monday
8:30a – 9:00a        Morning Prayer & Rosary
5:30p – 6:00p        Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p        MASS
7:00p – 8:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:30p        Boy Scout Troop 714

December 11    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
5:30p – 6:30p        Scripture Study
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 12    Wednesday
8:30a –  9:00a         Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a –  3:00p         Eucharistic Adoration
9:45a—12:00p        Visitation Guild
9:30 -- 11:30a          beC.O.M.E
5:30p –  6:00p         Evening Prayer
6:00p –  7:15p         Religious Education Classes
6:30p -- 7:00p         MASS
7:15p – 9:00p         Choir Practice
7:30p – 8:30p         Job Assistance

December 13    Thursday
8:30a –  9:00a         MASS
8:30a –12:00p         Thursday Crew
9:00a –  3:00p         Eucharistic Adoration.
10:00a-11:00a         Spiritual Companions
6:30p –  7:00p         MASS
6:30p –  9:00p         Liturgy Commission
7:00p –  7:45p         Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p –  8:30p         Venture Scouts
7:00p –  9:00p          RCIA

December 14    Friday
6:00a – 7:30a          That Man Is You
8:30a – 9:00a          MASS
9:00a–10:00a          Reconciliation
9:00a–- 3:00p          Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 8:30p          St. Anthony School Concert

December 15    Saturday
8:30a - 9:00a         Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a–12:00p        Advent Morning of Reflection
9:00a – 3:00p        Eucharistic Adoration
3:00p – 4:00p        Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p        Vigil MASS

December 16    Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a        MASS
10:00 -10:45a        Children's Choir Practice
11:00- 12:00p        MASS
12:30p–1:30p        Fil-Am Choir
1:00p – 2:30p        Grief Support
5:30p – 6:30p        MASS
6:45p – 8:15p        Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
6:45p – 8:15p        Connections
7:00p – 9:00p        Charismatic Prayer Group