June 24, 2022
St. Stephen the Martyr "World’s Greatest Block Party"
featuring Danny Vernon, Elvis Illusionary
featuring Danny Vernon, Elvis 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 can 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! Here are some of the groups needed:
Set-Up and Tear Down-Tents, chairs and tables
Greeters - Welcome the neighborhood to our amazing parish
Snow Cone Booth - Make and serve snow cones
Games and Fun - Seeking face painters, balloon artists, and fun people to assist with games
Parking Team - Help with directions and parking
Sign up to help in the Narthex this weekend or email Dell dellrogers17@gmail.com
Vacation Bible Camp Registration Open!
This Year Bible Camp will be July 18-22! Our theme is: Monumental – Celebrating God’s Greatness! We’ll have a great week of Bible Stories, Songs, Games, and Inspiration! We are planning for 9am – Noon, Monday through Friday. We have limited space this year so register quickly! To register and for more information check out our website at https://ststephenslife.com/vbc-registration.
Outdoor Games this Sunday
Summer is here and so are Games on the Grass!
Join us on the lawn after the Sunday 11:00 Mass for yard games and fun. Bring your chair and snacks if you like.
Summer Mass Time Change for Sunday Evenings
Our 5:00 PM Sunday Mass will move to 7:00 PM for the summer beginning July 3rd. The Mass time will return to 5:00 PM in September (exact date will be announced at a later time).
Adoration Invitation
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Stephen's is now perpetual!
We are delighted to now have enough committed Adorers to fill our weekly schedule!. While our schedule is full, there is still plenty of room for more people willing to spend weekly time with Jesus! For information, visit the Adoration Table in the Narthex or see https://ststephenslife.com/eucharistic-adoration. Contact Tina 206-715-8462 or Bernie 206-427-6085.
Together We Can Be Christ to Others!
Thank you to everyone that has made a gift to the Catholic Annual Appeal. To date, we have heard from 305 families and have received pledges of $143,000 towards our $172,000 required goal. We are $29,000 from making our minimum goal, after which all gifts will go to our Parish Project of improving our driveway Entrance and Exit. If you haven’t made your gift yet, now is the time to do so and push us over our goal. Make your pledge using this link: https://archseattle.org/give-serve/giving-opportunities/annual-catholic-appeal/giveaca/ or an envelope found at the ACA table in the Narthex, which may be mailed or included in the collection.
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.
Masaka News
Short term medical mission to Masaka, Uganda Parishioners Dr. Deborah Rodriguez (MD) and Loreen Bell Hernández are traveling on a short term
medical mission to visit Fr. Gerald and the medical clinic in his parish (pictured) The building of the clinic was financed by the parishioners of St Stephen's in 2016. They will travel August 3-15, 2022. In addition to assessing needs at the clinic and providing medical care, they will attend Masaka Ordinations on August 6th when Deacon Emmaual Kayonga will be ordained to the priesthood. For now they are asking for prayers and donations for medical supplies. If you feel called to donate, checks should have the notation of Masaka Medical Mission.
Coffee & Donuts
The Knights will be serving coffee and donuts this Sunday June 26th. Proceeds will go towards the “World’s Greatest Block Party development fund.
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.
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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