September 13, 2019   

Parish Picnic and Mass on the Grass Cancelled

Due to inclement weather our scheduled parish picnic and Mass on the Grass will not be held this Sunday. The regular 5:30 PM Mass will take place as well as the 2:30 Doug and Dave Show: Mass Confusion! All are encouraged to attend!

"Mass Confusion" with Doug and Dave this Sunday September 15 at 2:30 PM

Come this Sunday for, an exciting way to learn about the Mass, presented in an imaginative setting, filled with laughter, storytelling and music! “Mass Confusion” Sunday, September 15th, 2:30 PM National Catholic comedic catechist Doug Brummel, “the man of many faces”, and Dave Wilson, accomplished musician and songwriter, will bring “Mass Confusion” to St Stephen the Martyr! “Mass Confusion” brings the Mass alive through rich sketches, quirky characterizations, and Holy-Spirit-filled music, leaving audiences open to the treasures of the faith. “Our hope is that the next time people come to an actual Mass, they will appreciate its ancient history and realize they are part of something that has been ripening on the vine for 2000 years,” Brummel says. “We hope they participate more, sing more, pray more, and even become better stewards of all that God has blessed them with.” Based in Colorado, both men are husbands and fathers who hope to share the beauty, history and mystery of the Mass in an engaging manner that draws the attention of all ages and backgrounds. “Doug and Dave are a true gift to the people of God,” said Father Todd Philipsen of Chadron, Nebraska. “’Mass Confusion’ was a delightful evening where people were uniquely inspired and learned about the source and summit of our faith.”

Men’s Fall Retreat October 11-13

Join Us for this Exciting Retreat Designed for Men! This 3-day event (Friday evening, through early Sunday afternoon; October 11-13) will explore the challenge men face of authentically living their faith in the world today. Our Retreat Master, Dr. Tom Curran, and Pastor Fr. Ed White, will guide us through a rich and thought provoking encounter with Christ.

Our Featured Retreat Master: Dr. Tom Curran  Host of Sound Insight, Dr. Tom Curran is a speaker, author, and podcast/radio host. As a speaker, Dr. Curran has given over 1800 presentations to more than 350,000 people in 35 states and 6 countries. He specializes in many topics, including the Sacraments, marriage and family, evangelization, and the Holy Spirit. For more than 11 years Dr. Curran has been the host of Sound Insight, a Catholic weekday radio show and podcast that airs on 5 stations and reaches thousands of Catholics online.

For information and registration visit www.ststephenslife.com/mensretreat

COME TO HEAR WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BECOMING A CATHOLIC!

Do you have questions about the Catholic faith and its teachings?  We can help you find the answers! Join Us for Inquiry Sessions: Thursday, September 19th, 7:00–9:00 pm, Annex Building (behind Church). For more information or questions contact; Anne Merklin at sstmassociate@gmail.com or call  253-631-1940, ext. 126.