May 13, 2022

Saturday Night Social

Our Saturday Night Social will start again tomorrow, May 14th following the 5:00pm Mass. We will meet in the SOCIAL HALL since the forecast is for RAIN (go figure).

We will provide a light meal and wine and are inviting people to bring a dessert to share. We are using our donations for this event, to purchase some propane heaters for the plaza as we will have our seating outside for fellowship & prayers.

We will be welcoming Fr. Robert Antony who will be introduced at all the Masses this weekend! Please pray for his ministry as he begins his time here in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

This is will be a great way to share the Gospel with each other and pray together for the blessings received from Our Risen Lord ~ Happy Easter

Transformation Night with Andi Oney Tonight

Transformation Night, Friday, May 13, 6:00-9:00PM, St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

Andi Oney is an international Catholic evangelist, wife and mother, from the New Orleans, Louisiana area, who is known for her anointed teaching and exhortation.

Andi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision.

In 2013, Andi had the privilege to attend the International Prophetic Consultation gathering of leaders in the Renewal in the city of bread (Bethlehem, Israel), where she had a profound experience as she prayed in the Upper Room with leaders from all over the world for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. As a result of Andi’s Upper Room experience she has answered the call to share with others the gift of the baptism in the Holy Spirit and published her first book on praise entitled: Extravagant Praise! She has published her second book through The Word Among Us Press: Mary's Life in the Holy Spirit. Andi is a senior team member of Hope and Purpose Ministries. Website: hopeandpurpose.org

Underground Church Discontinued May 22

Mass via video link in our Underground Church (basement) will be discontinued beginning on May 22. Those looking for more seating space might consider attending the 5:00 pm Masses on Saturdays and Sundays.

Adoration Invitation

Did You Know... Our Lord, who is made present on the altar at every Mass - is forever present in our chapel? Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Stephen's is close to becoming perpetual. Perpetual Adoration allows Jesus to be available to all, at all times - providing 24-hour access to Jesus for those who most need to feel His love. We need committed Adorers to come spend an hour (or more) with Jesus every week. Contact Tina 206-715-8462 or Bernie 206-427-6085 for more information or visit https://ststephenslife.com/eucharistic-adoration.

Catholic Appeal 2022

Last weekend kicked off the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal. The theme this year is “Together We Can be Christ to Others.“ Please take time to look at the materials during the campaign that reflect how we live out our mission as church and how the ACA supports 170 parishes and missions across the Archdiocese.

Our parish goal set by the Archdiocese this year is $172,000. Everything raised over that comes back to the parish. This year the rebate will be used to improve our parish Entrance and Exit with new Gates, lighting, signage, and landscaping.

Visit archseattle.org/GiveACA to give.

Grief Ministry

If you are grieving the death of a loved one, come find strength and compassion with the St. Stephen’s Virtual Grief Support Group on Sunday, May 15th from 1:00-2:30 PM. The topic will be: “How Long Will This Grief Last?” For more information and to register, please contact Sharon Rasmussen at srasmussen910@yahoo.com. “The Lord heals the brokenhearted, binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147, 2-3

Missions Update - Upcoming Ordinations

Deacons Kayongo Emmanuel and Kiyonga Paul have been sponsored by our parish for their priestly formation. They will be ordained this summer! In order to help them defray the costs associated with ordination (including purchasing vestments and a mass kit), we would like to raise $1,000 for each Deacon. If you feel called to contribute and write a check, please note Masaka, Uganda in the memo line. or you can donate online by clicking the image above.

Marian Prayer for Vocations

O Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mother of the Church, to you we commend our young people, in particular those called to follow your Son as brothers, sisters, and priests. You know, O Mary, the struggles, doubts, and obstacles they must face. Assist them to answer Yes to the divine call, as you did at the invitation of the angel. Draw them near to your heart so that they can understand the joy that awaits them when they answer your Son’s call to be witnesses of His love in the world.
Amen

June Events for LIFE

June 1-30 - Prayer Partners stand vigil at the Cedar River Clinic, 263 Rainier Ave S, Renton. St. Stephen’s & St. John’s stands on the 1st Wednesday 9:30-10:30am. Prayer partners are also there Thursdays 9:30-Noon. Care Net Ultrasound Mobile unit is in Renton from 9:30am - 2:30pm every Thursday each month. Partners also stand every Friday 11:00am-Noon and most Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am.
June 9 - Respect Life Ministry Meeting 7pm - Our meeting will be on site at St Stephen the Martyr church building in the Office workroom.

The Silver Rose Program

will be held in Honor of Life and Our Lady of Guadalupe on May 29, 1:00-3:00 PM

Share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program
demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady. All are invited to come and celebrate this event at St Stephens.

Livestream at https://www.ststephenslife.com/holy-mass-live-stream
Knights of Columbus St Stephen the Martyr Council #13374
Location: 13055 SE 192nd Street Renton, WA 98058
Contact person: SK Rudy Baldonado
Cellphone (206) 359-2835 , e-mail: cfcrudyb@yahoo.com
Website: www.KOFC13373.com

May the Month of Mary!

Our parish community will honor Mother Mary with a Pro-Life Rosary 30 minutes before each weekend Mass. We invite two individuals or a family to lead a Rosary at the Mass they attend. There is a need for two people so that one will lead the prayer and the other will respond. Please sign up on the sign up sheet in the Narthex on the table by Our Lady of La Vang or contact Gina at 425-496-9348.

Little Saints Preschool Registration Opens

Registration for Little Saints Preschool is underway! If you are interested in our Catholic preschool here at St. Stephens, contact Abbie Nelson at sstm.littlesaints@gmail.com. We have space in all sessions (MWF mornings 3-4 year olds, TTh mornings 3 year olds, M-Th afternoons 4 year olds) for Fall, 2022.

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.

Consecration of Russia and Ukraine

Through prayer, we joined in the Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25, 2022. Click the image above to play the video.

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 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.

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