July 1, 2022
Name Tag Sunday this Weekend
July 2nd and 3rd is Name Tag Sunday. Please wear your nametag from work or fill one out in the Narthex so we can get to know each other. This will be especially nice for our new Parochial Vicar Fr. Robert!
Summer Mass Time Change for Sunday Evenings
Our 5:00 PM Sunday Mass has moved to 7:00 PM for the summer. The Mass time will return to 5:00 PM in September (exact date will be announced at a later time).
Fourth of July Mass
On Monday, July 4th, Mass will be moved to 9:00 AM. There will be no evening Mass.
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.
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
Becoming Catholic
Wondering about Becoming a Catholic Christian? Do You Know Someone Who Might Be Interested in Becoming a Catholic Christian? Join Us for Inquiry Sessions Starting Tuesday, September 20th; 7-9:00 PM Inquiry Sessions are the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). These Sessions are for adults interested in exploring the Catholic Faith in a non-judgmental atmosphere, these include: Seeker and Inquirers who want to learn about the Catholic Faith, Traditions and Sacraments. Adults from other Faith Traditions who are interested in joining the Catholic Church. Baptized Adult Catholics who have not received all their Sacraments. Inquiry Sessions are Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM, in the Parish Social Hall and meet current COVID guidelines. For Information or Questions contact: Anne Merklin at sstmassociate@gmail.com or 253-480-7108 (ext.126).
Together We Can Be Christ to Others!
Thank you to everyone that has made your gift pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal. We are nearing the end of the primary communication for the ACA campaign drive this year. Pledges will continue to be accepted for the next few months. If you have not yet made your gift, please prayerfully consider what you can give to help support the Archdiocesan parishes, programs, Priests and Deacons. To date, we have heard from 343 families and have received pledges of $156,000 towards our $172,000 required goal. We are $16,000 from making our minimum goal, after which all gifts will go to our Parish Project of improving our driveway Entrance and Exit. 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.
Attention Business Owners: Available Now: Print & Digital Ad Spaces
Church bulletin advertising is a cost-effective way to advertise 52 times per year and show support for your local community; in turn, parishioners will support you! Digital advertising allows your business to be front and center to anyone who visits a church profile page on ParshesOnline.com - that’s approximately 500,000 page views per month. Michelle Jacobs from LPi, our bulletin printer, will be in our office the week of 7-11-2022, securing new ads for our church. As a valuable member of the business community, we invite you to expand your reach and grow your business with a print ad in our parish bulletin and/or a digital ad featured on ParishesOnline.com. Contact Kathy Dicken, Cell 719-650-9467, kdickens@4lpi.com.
Holy Hour for Healthcare Workers this Wednesday
Wednesday, July 13th * 6:30pm Mass & 7:30pm Holy Hour - For All Healthcare Workers – Come! You Will Be replenished, renewed rejuvenated, refreshed! We especially extend a invitation to your families, friends & patients. Listen to Bible readings & meditations; contemplative music; receive healing prayer with Our Lord’s presence; encounter graces with the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis; and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Livestream
ststephenslife.com/holy-mass-live-stream.
ststephenslife.com/holy-mass-live-stream.
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.
Coffee & Donuts
The Knights will be serving coffee and donuts this Sunday July 3rd. Proceeds will go towards the “World’s Greatest Block Party development fund.
Upcoming Funerals
Funeral Mass for Marcia Coluccio, Thursday July 7th at 11:00 AM.
Funeral Mass for Joseph Macri, husband of Eleanor Macri, Friday July 8th at 11:00.
Please keep the deceased and their families in your prayers. Thank you.
Please keep the deceased and their families in your prayers. Thank you.
July 2022 Respect Life Month Events
July 1-31 - Prayer Partners stand vigil at the Cedar River Clinic, 263 Rainier Ave S, Renton. Our goal is to have at least two prayer warriors present at the Renton Cedar River Clinic from 7:30AM until 7:30PM, Monday-Saturday. The following are times that are normally covered by Partners, but you are welcome to join them.
• Wednesdays - ~7:30am-9:30am, ~10-10:15am-~11-11:15am
• Thursdays - ~7:30am-9:30am, 9:30-10:30AM, 12:00-1:00PM
• Fridays - ~7:30am-9:30am, 11:30AM-12:15PM
• Saturdays - ~9:30am-11:00AM
The Care Net van is also with us from 9:30AM-2:30PM in the parking lot of the City View church on Thursdays.
• Wednesdays - ~7:30am-9:30am, ~10-10:15am-~11-11:15am
• Thursdays - ~7:30am-9:30am, 9:30-10:30AM, 12:00-1:00PM
• Fridays - ~7:30am-9:30am, 11:30AM-12:15PM
• Saturdays - ~9:30am-11:00AM
The Care Net van is also with us from 9:30AM-2:30PM in the parking lot of the City View church on Thursdays.
July 14 - Respect Life Meeting 7:00pm Our meeting will be on site at St Stephen the Martyr church office workroom. Questions, email Mary K. at 19jmj54@comcast.net .
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.
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 us 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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