June 11, 2021
Considering New Sunday Mass Time for Summer
Please take a moment and help us discern whether to add an additional Sunday Mass for the summer, in the morning or the evening. This pertains to the summer months only and would include the addition of a more contemplative Mass with minimal music. Please click your preference below.
My preference for the summer Sunday Mass schedule is:
7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
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8:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
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REGISTRATION FULL for Holy Relics Exposition Tonight! - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!
St. Stephen the Martyr Parish hosts to a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics. Over 150 relics will be shown, some as old as 2,000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Catherine of Siena, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. There will also be a fragment of the Veil that belonged to Our Lady and some of the largest remaining pieces of the Wood of the True Cross in the world.
Due to Covid-19 policies, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. and is NOW FULL. Click the image above for more details.
Due to Covid-19 policies, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. and is NOW FULL. Click the image above for more details.
Coffee & Donuts Return Sunday!
As a trial run, we welcome back coffee & donuts this Sunday after the morning Masses. We will celebrate the anniversary Fr. Ed's Ordination, and 16 years of Priesthood! The Vocations Club is our sponsor and will serve donuts outside, under pop up tents on the Upper Plaza. Join us!
Annual Catholic Appeal Progress
Our parish is off to a promising start for this year's appeal! Our assigned goal for the Archdiocese this year is $174,732. Our extended goal of $185,000 would provide funding for the construction of a special gazebo for prayer and social activities on our parish grounds. At this time we are pressing on with pledges totaling $143,000! If you gave last year, please consider increasing your gift by 5% this year. If you did not give last year, would you consider a gift of a dollar a day ($365)?
Gifts of any amount and one time gifts are welcome, and your gift will make a big impact on many lives - Thank you!
To make a donation click here.
Ladies Night on Discernment
Ladies (ages 18-28) We are planning a night just for you. How is God calling you? Married Life or Religious life? Maybe you have no idea. The SOLT Sisters, Sr. Sebina and married couples will share how they discerned. Please join us for Mass, Dinner and speakers. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 16 to sstm.bethn@gmail.com. We are looking forward to seeing you
Important News Regarding Mass Attendance
Health safety guidance for Washington State, the Archdiocese of Seattle and King County are all rapidly changing. As things change, information being communicated may be confusing and or even contradictory.
Our goal at St. Stephens is to have as many people as possible to attend Mass to receive Jesus. The new guidelines outlined below, is a step towards this goal.
After scrutinizing the data available, the Archdiocese of Seattle is requesting all parishes to continue wearing masks for everyone's continued health and safety. While it may be erring on the side of caution, we want to protect everyone in our assembly.
With all parishes now in Phase 3, we no longer require 6 feet of social distancing. At the same time, we recognize that some will want to continue to sit distanced, so we will provide areas for that as well.
Live-streaming and the Underground Church will continue. Registration is still required for attendance at weekend Masses. Please continue to pray for an end to this pandemic.
Records Update!
It has become evident that our parish database is in dire need of an update! So many folks have changed their contact information or had children that our records are now inaccurate or incomplete. Please click the image to go directly to our online update form.
St Stephen's Now Livestreaming on Vimeo!
Our livestream broadcasts have recently been upgraded with the addition of the video hosting service, Vimeo. Click the image above or visit https://www.ststephenslife.com/holy-mass-live-stream where you can enjoy Mass and devotions live, within a media player right on our parish website (yes, you can expand to full screen). Want to watch yesterday's Mass? In our new Vimeo player the liturgy won't be interrupted with commercials! Still a big Facebook or Youtube fan? No worries; our liturgies will continue to be simulcast to those platforms as well.
Little Saints Preschool
Although it has been a challenging year for all of us in many ways, we have been blessed to be open this year. Our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles have been AMAZING as they adapted schedules and made sure their children arrived ready to go each day. THANK YOU! If you are interested in registering your child or grandchild for Fall, 2021 please contact Abbie Nelson: sstm.littlesaints@gmail.com
Please Continue Your Financial Support
The restrictions on public Masses have seriously impacted our weekly collections. Like most parishes, 90% of our revenue comes from the generous support of our faith community. This generosity supports the many ministries of the church as well as maintenance of the building and grounds, utilities, insurance, and payroll. Please remember our parish in your prayers and by making your regular donation. You may donate through the mail or via electronic giving by clicking here.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
If your loved one is in need of anointing, please call the St. Stephens parish office to make arrangements for Fr. Ed to visit. If the person in need of anointing has or is suspected of having COVID-19, we will assist you in connecting with one of the dedicated Priests the Archdiocese has commissioned to administer sacraments to COVID-19 patients.
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