September 30, 2022   

Attention Men! Register now for the fall weekend men’s retreat this October 21-23!  (Friday night through Sunday noon) at Black Diamond Camps. We are delighted to announce our Retreat Master will be our Pastor, Fr Ed White! Our special guest will be the Archdiocese’s new Auxiliary Bishop, Frank R. Schuster! Our online registration form is now active! Click the image above to get started.

Learn more about volunteering at St. Stephen's. Watch for the Ministry fair, Gifts Classes, and more!  Look for the blue Talents Cards in the pews to sign-up for a ministry. Interested in learning more about what Gifts the Holy Spirit has given you? Please attend a workshop: Oct 2nd at 1:00; Oct 5th at 7:30 & Oct 22nd at 3:30.

Join "Forty Weeks Sacred Story" by Fr. Bill Watson SJ, a week-by-week spiritual discipline based on St. Ignatius of Loyola's Examen (examination of conscience) and spiritual discernment. You will learn to bring your life to Christ for Healing. You will learn to connect to Christ in your daily life. You will discern Truth from falsehood in your core Identity. Jesus promises this for each and everyone of us. Sacred Story begins October 19, 2022 and continues for Forty Weeks until July 21, 2022 You can choose to join either on Wednesday evenings meeting time from 7:30pm - 8:30pm - OR - on Friday mornings meeting time from  10:00am - 11:00am. Whether you have joined Sacred Story before or are brand new, your story continues in Christ to Eternity. Take advantage of the support of others who will journey with you. To register and for more information contact: Nina de Jesus at ndejesus.ndj@gmail.com

or call 206-859-8902. The cost is $15 for the book.

Effective immediately, the Precious Blood will be offered at all weekend and daily Masses. We know that Christ is present whole and entire in either species of the Holy Eucharist so that we lack nothing when receiving the Blessed Body alone. If you choose not to receive the Precious Blood, remember to reverence Christ in His Blood as you pass by the cup. And, as always, please refrain from receiving the Precious Blood from the communal cup when you are sick.

1. There will be a funeral for Sherman Shelton on Friday, October 7th at 11:00 AM

2. Funeral for Susan Hansen wife of Roger Hansen at St. John The Baptist Thursday the 13th at 11:00.   

To register and for updates, click the image above or go to our website at: https://ststephenslife.com/fall-2022-registration-children-and-teens

We need Volunteers! For K-5^th Grade, most of the volunteer helps are during programming – you can do them with your child.  For 6^th-12^th Grade Programs, we especially need people who can accompany Teens and lead discussion groups.  Join us in bringing Christ’s love to our young people! We will help you find the right spot, the right level of commitment for your busy life! We promise that God will be there to meet you. WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!!

For our Faith Formation Office contact Maria Trejo at sstm.yfmoffice@gmail.com or at (253) 631-6175, ext. 115. For K-5th grade and our overall Director, contact Shannon Battles at (253) 480-7112, or at ststephenskids@gmail.com. For Youth Ministry, 6th-12th grade, contact Debbie Blomquist at sstm.youth@gmail.com.  We look forward to meeting you!

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).

URGENT- Parish life is seeking volunteers to assist set-up and tear down for programs and events. This involves setting up chairs and tables in the Social Hall. Training will be provided. Please contact sstm.talent@gmail.com. 

Sunday Evening Mass is seeking volunteers to assist with greeting and seating. Share your smile and help make Mass run smoothly.  

All men are invited to begin their day with prayer and discussion of the coming Sunday Gospel. The doors of the Social Hall open at 6:00 AM for coffee and donuts. Morning Prayer begins at 6:30 followed by reading and reflection of the coming Gospel reading. We conclude no later than 7:30 AM. Come for this time of faith and fellowship. No expertise required, however participants are encouraged to download the app, I-Breviary for use with Morning Prayer.

ALL ARE WELCOME!                                                                                          September 1-30 - 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 7:30 am until 7:30 pm, Monday-Saturday. The following are times that are normally covered by Partners, but you are welcome to join them:
• Wednesdays - ~7:30 am-9:30 am,  ~10-10:15 am-~11-11:15 am
• Thursdays - ~7:30 am-9:30 am, 9:30-10:30 am, 12:00-1:00 pm (The Care Net van is also with us from 9:30 AM-2:30 PM in the parking lot of the City View church on Thursdays). • Fridays - ~7:30 am-9:30 am, 11:30 am-12:15 pm
• Saturdays - ~9:45 am-11:30 am

Our livestream broadcasts have 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.