June 10, 2022

Saturday Night Social Celebrates Fr Ed's Anniversary this Weekend!

WE are celebrating the 17th Anniversary of Fr. Ed's ordination during the Saturday Night Social after the 5:00pm Mass on June 11th. All are welcome to come for a meal & celebration in the Social Hall. We will have food from several different cultures that make our parish so special. Ya'll come!!!

Communion Services Monday - Wednesday June 20-22

While the priests of our Archdiocese are enjoying a time of fellowship, learning, and restoration together, Deacons Ike and Carl will lead our parish in Word and Communion Services at 6:30 PM June 20-22 in place of daily Mass. Confessions are cancelled for Wednesday, June 22. Remember to say a prayer for our priests during this time

Eucharistic Procession Sunday, June 19th, 12:30-3:30 PM

June 19th is the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. All are invited to our annual Eucharistic Procession to praise and honor the Lord and bring his real presence to our neighbors to whom He also belongs. This year's route will be short and close to the parish with 5 prayer stations along the way. Join us for one or more stations starting at our own Marion grotto. A map and timeline will be published in next week's update.

“I am the Lord your God. I am holding your hand so don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.” Isaiah 41:13

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, June 19th from 1:00-2:30 pm Our topic will be: “Fears”. For more information and to register, please contact Sharon Rasmussen at srasmussen910@yahoo.com.

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 makes Jesus 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. We are now only 12 hours short of filling our schedule! Contact Tina 206-715-8462 or Bernie 206-427-6085 for information or visit https://ststephenslife.com/eucharistic-adoration.

Together We Can Be Christ to Others!

If you received Fr. Ed’s letter last week, please prayerfully consider your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. In addition to the many ministries that support those in need, your gift also supports the staff of Saint Stephens and Fr. Ed and Fr. Robert on a regular basis with a range of services from Parish Financial Services, Human Resources, liturgy guidance and property and construction matters. Thank you to the many of you who have chosen to make your best gift by pledging over several months. To date, we have heard from 230 families, about 10 % of our parish. We have received pledges of $113,000 towards our $172,000 required goal. Make your pledge using the QR code, or the pew envelope which may be mailed or included in the collection. Visit archseattle.org/GiveACA to give.

Please submit your resume to Kim Anderson at sstm.facilities@gmail.com and any questions regarding this custodial position.

Custodial Position Open

Custodian Lead Position at St. Stephen the Martyr 5 days a week, 36 hours, afternoons to evening work hours. Responsibilities include: Restroom cleaning & supplies; Vacuuming & Garbage/Recycle in our buildings; Event set up & take downs (tables & chairs); Inventory of supplies for cleaning & kitchen items; Work closely with fellow custodians, staff & parishioners; Security lockup of Campus. Pay will be based on work experience. Benefits are provided. Applicant should be supportive of the mission of the Church.

Funeral Mass for Pat O'Connell'

Funeral Mass for Pat O'Connell' will be Friday, June 17th at 11:00 am. Livestream at https://ststephenslife.com/funeral-mass-livestream

St. Stephen the Martyr "World’s Greatest Block Party"
featuring Danny Vernon, Ellis Illusionary

You are invited to join in the fun on August 13, 2022 from 12:30pm – 3.00pm

All proceeds will go to the Terrific Tuesday Meal program and St. Stephen the Martyr Food Bank in order to feed the poor and homeless in our community. Join us in bringing our community together and helping our neighbors in need.

We are Building a Team!

You could be a part of making this exciting day happen! From greeters to grillers, to face painters to balloon wranglers, there will be plenty of opportunities to pitch in! Please watch next week for details on how to join the Block Party Team.

Invitation: Gabriel Project - PREPARES Meeting of Volunteers

Please come to hear more and share in helping Families in need. There are many different types of volunteer opportunities in this ministry. Join us Tuesday, June 21 at 7:30pm in Room 128-129 downstairs. Contact Robertajorgensen@comcast.net or Kathleen 253-653-6074. Some Diapers still needed Please bring us size 2 and 6 Diapers. Let Andrea Devers amdevers@gmail.com know if you can be a monthly diaper donor.

Please note: Our Sunday Morning Mass livestream will now feature only the 8:30 AM celebration.

Underground Church Discontinued

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

June Events for LIFE

June 1-30 - Prayer Partners stand vigil at the Cedar River Clinic, 263 Rainier Ave S, Renton. St. Stephen’s stands on the 1st Wednesday 9:30-10:30am along with St. John’s who stand every Wednesday. 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.

Parish Mission Videos Available Online

Whether you were unable to attend or would simply like to go back and reflect on the content once more, videos of our Parish Mission with Fr. John Lane are available with the links below.

Monday, May 9 https://vimeo.com/708040962
A Prayer-filled Reflection of 8 Moments of a Eucharistic Life. What is Adoration? Learn why Eucharist is walking together in communion as described by St. Peter Julian Eymard.

Tuesday, May 10 https://vimeo.com/708464191
Eucharistic Living That Heals & Glorifies God. Included the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Wednesday, May 11 https://vimeo.com/708887222
Praying Together in the Eucharistic Life. Eucharistic Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Features Taizé songs, prayer, silence & praise. Video includes the evening Mass.

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.

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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