50plus Potluck Friday October 18 6pm. 253 852 5864
October Is the Month of the Rosary-Beginning today throughout the Month of October, in honor of the Memorial of Our Lady of The Rosary on October 7th, the Rosary will begin 25 minutes preceding each Mass. We invite you to volunteer to lead a decade by contacting Jane Gootherts 206-229-6778. On October 20th, to celebrate World Mission Sunday, we will have various languages lead each decade. Please contact Jane Gootherts to arrange your participation. We hope to have Vietnamese, Tagalog, Spanish, English and yours! ….Whenever you arrive for Mass, you are invited to join.
All Parish families are invited to check out the new Little Saints preschool downstairs after Sunday Masses on October 27th from 9:45-10:45 and again from 12:15-1:15. There are still a few openings available for this school year.
HEALTH ALERT! - We have had a couple of cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in the parish. Infants under 2 months are especially vulnerable because they haven’t received an inoculation yet at that age. Adults can help by double-checking your immunization records. The inoculation typically comes with a tetanus shot every ten years.
St. Stephen Respect Life Committee invites you to Harvest of Mercy on Saturday, October 26th featuring Trish Short, a powerful witness to life and truth. Trish will share the personal life story of her own life renewed through Divine Mercy. An American dinner menu by Flame Catering will be served at 6:30 in St. Stephen Social Hall. More info from the Harvest of Mercy link at www.ststephenslife.com.
Child Care Volunteers Needed - We are in need of 18 volunteers to begin assisting in the nursery as soon as possible. Experience with infants and toddlers is preferred. Teen & adult volunteers welcome. Volunteers will assist with Mass and special events. A child care volunteer is also needed time for mom's group which meets every Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 18th. All Volunteers 18 and older are required to complete a background check take Called to Protect. Next Called to Protect Class is September 28th 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. here at Saint Stephens. If interested please contact Clare Ettensohn at sstm.talents@gmail.com
Collection Counters Needed! - We are in need of two volunteers to assist the Parish Bookkeeper with collection counting on Monday mornings. Collection counters count and prepare for deposit all cash receipts received by Saint Stephen the Martyr Parish. Ten key experience and an accounting background are preferred but not required. Any responsible adult with an aptitude for math is encouraged to help out! On-the-job-training and an atmosphere of camaraderie and fellowship is provided! Contact Clare Ettensohn at sstm.talents@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 ext. 131.
That Man Is You is off and running for another year! Join us Friday mornings at 6:00AM in the church hall. Program closes promptly at 7:15AM. No requirement to register ahead of time, just join us for good food, the highly acclaimed “That Man Is You” video series and an opportunity to discuss important material with fellow men of our parish. All men 18+ are welcome!
Faith Formation Welcomes Debbie Blomquist! As you may know, Sara Hoffman will be leaving us in October to get married. Debbie is taking over her administrative duties, while her
Marriage and Baptism duties are currently in the interview process. You may have seen Debbie around at Registration these past couple of weeks. Please take the time to stop in and get to know her! Congratulations Debbie, and we look forward to working with you!
RCIA has begun! If you or someone you know is interested in the Catholic faith, please contact Abbie DeRuyter abbiederuyter@gmail.com or 253-641-1940
Prayer Chain - If you wish to have a name placed on the Prayer Chain Please contact Mary Albrecht at omarya@comcast.net or 425-22
South King Catholic Young Adults provides an opportunity for you to continue growing in faith along with other Catholic young adults in the area! Open to all 18-35 year olds (single or married). We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Stephen's. For more information on our meeting next weekend, check out our Facebook Group, “SKCYA (South King Catholic Young Adults)," or email us at skcya.group@gmail.com.
Honduras Mission – Our February 2014 Honduras Mission team still has openings for a couple more participants. If you are interested in hearing more about the possibilities of joining our 2014 Honduras Mission team, please contact Patrick Flanigan flanigap@comcast.net 206-718-3607 or Debbie Dullenty ddullenty@comcast.net 206-755-6628.
Narthex Displays: - Reserve Your Space Please remember, parish organizations wishing to place a display or promotion in the Narthex, must schedule in advance. To assure a Godly sense of order and safety we limit the number of displays and fundraisers in the Narthex space. Generally, reservations are granted on a first come first serve basis (for choice spaces, on any given weekend). Applications are available in the parish office. Contact Betty Mencke (253-631-1940 x100). Ad hoc display.
Widow/Widowers Oct 24th Event “And Then There Were None" at Renton Civic Theater Mark your calendar! More information to come.
Honduras and Africa Missions Oktoberfest Dinner is coming October 19th! SAVE THE DATE!
The Honduras/Africa Mission teams are sponsoring an Oktoberfest Dinner festival on the evening of October 19th in the St. Stephen’s social hall. The festival will include live music, fantastic authentic German food, the finest locally brewed beer, silent auction items, and a festive atmosphere. All proceeds will be used to directly support children of Honduras and Africa. Please mark your calendars and watch the upcoming bulletins for further announcements.
Sr. High Youth Convention: Nov. 2 & 3 Grades 9th and 12th REQUIRED for those in Confirmation! Collect a registration form at the Faith Formation Office or register on-line at: https://www.regonline.com/register/login.aspx?eventID=1276266&MethodId=0&EventsessionId=
Jr High Quest October 25th-27th - Grades 7th and 8th Registration forms in the Faith Formation Office!
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, October 20th from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Chapel. Our topic will be "New Beginnings / The Promise of Hope." For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussen at 425-228-1437. “Hear the word of the LORD: I will turn their mourning into joy, I will console and gladden them after their sorrows.” Jeremiah 31:13.
Young Adults!South King Catholic Young Adults provides an opportunity for you to continue growing in faith along with other Catholic young adults in the area! Open to all 18-35 year olds (single or married). We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Stephen's. Our Next meeting is October 12th, following the 5 pm Vigil Mass. We will be having a night on Pope Francis. Check out our Facebook Group, “SKCYA (South King Catholic Young Adults)," or email us at skcya.group@gmail.com.
Fall is typically the time of year that Employees can designate a specific charity through their work place giving campaigns. Many Employers have a gift-matching program. SSHA offers affordable housing to homeless families with children. Please consider making a one-time gift or perhaps a regular payroll deduction. We are a 501 (c) 3 program, so your donation is tax-deductible. For those of you who are already giving, we appreciate your continued support! Questions? Please call our office (253) 638-9798.
Widow/widower event --attending the ACCW theater performance of And Then There Were None at Renton Civic Theater at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24th. Call Jeannie at 206-371-1876 for information. Tickets are $13.75. Carpooling will be available.
October 14 Monday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
10:00 -12:00p Fairwood Library Children's Story Time
noon – 6:00p Eucharistic Adoration
5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
7:00p – 8:00p Eucharistic Adoration
7:00p – 8:00p Cub Scout Parent Planning Meeting
7:00p – 8:00p SSHA Board Meeting
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Troop 714
7:00p –10:00p Dwelling Place
October 15 Tuesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 4:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a–11:45a Scripture Study
6:00p -- 6:30p Terrific Tuesday Dinner
6:30p – 7:00p MASS
6:30p – 8:00p Fil-Am Choir
6:30p – 8:45p Scripture Study
7:30p – 9:00p Knights of Columbus
7:30p – 9:00p Discernment Group for Women
October 16 Wednesday
8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 4:00p Eucharistic Adoration
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
7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics & Adult Confirmation
7:15p – 9:00p Choir Practice
7:30p – 9:00p Catechism with Fr. Ed
7:30p – 9:00p Confirmation Class
7:30p – 8:45p Job Assistance
October 17 Thursday
8:30a – 9:00a MASS
8:30a –12:00p Thursday Crew
9:00a – 4:00p Eucharistic Adoration
6:30p – 7:30p Zumba Fitness
6:30p – 8:30p Cub Scouts
7:00p – 8:30p Cub Scouts
7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
7:00p – 8:30p Boy Scout Committee
7:00p – 9:00p Finance Council
7:00p – 9:00p RCIA
7:45p – 8:15p Most Precious Blood of Jesus Devotions
October 18 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
October 19 Saturday
8:00a – 9:00a Zumba Fitness
8:30a - 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary
9:00a – 4:00p Eucharistic Adoration
9:00a – 2:00p Couples for Christ
3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation
5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASS
6:30p – 9:30p Oktoberfest
October 20 Sunday
8:30a – 9:30a MASS
11:00- 12:00p MASS
1:00p – 2:30p Grief Support
5:30p – 6:30p MASS
6:30p – 9:00p Charismatic Prayer Group
6:45p – 8:15p Connections, Jr. & Sr. High Life Teen
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