Annual Pastoral Appeal
(APA)
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We would like to thank those who have already donated to APA this year.
To those of you that haven't given,
we could really use your help.
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We need an additional $59, 223 in pledges.
84 1/2 %
of our goal has been pledged.
We have $105, 000 worth of pledges that have not yet been fulfilled.
If we don't reach our goal,
we will need to use money from
our operating expenses to pay the shortage.
Thank you for supporting the campaign that helps so many!
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
Did you know that it takes over 28 parishioners each week to assist our priests and deacons with the distribution of Holy Communion for the Sunday and weekday liturgies?
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Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion should reflect the entire parish community from teens to mature adults. We ask you to prayerfully consider this invitation to grow deeper in your faith as you serve our Lord.
Formation and Training
FOR NEW
Extraordinary Ministers
of
Holy Communion
Thursday, August 27
or
Saturday, August 29
Beginning with 8:30am Mass
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Temperature Checks
for
All Serving At Masses
In an effort to keep each other safe,
all liturgical volunteers are having temperature checks in the
St. Stephen Room prior to serving at Mass. The temperature checks include:
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Altar Servers
Readers
Hospitality Ministry
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A Special Family Gives Back |
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The McTaggarts graciously agreed to
share their story about why they have chosen to donate to the Memorial Program.
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The
McTaggart Family
As a young farm boy growing up in extremely humbles conditions, I was captivated by the fact that my grandfather had donated money to our local Catholic Church for a stained glass window. Each Sunday, we'd sit in the pew next to it. Thus, I was inspired to hopefully someday be in a position to give back to my Parish. All these years later, I am again humbled and blessed by God to be able to gift the funds for the St. Stephen statue at St. Stephen, our parish of over sixteen years. God is good!
God bless, Steve & Traci
and the McTagggart Family
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Eucharistic Window
We are pleased to share with you a few images of the
Eucharistic Stain Glass Window (over the Altar)
which should be completed around Thanksgiving.
The window was made possible through donations to Memorial Program.
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Cartooning
The artist sketches the image of the window on the template prior to cutting the pieces of glass
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Glass Cutting
The sacrificial parent who when no other food was available plucks her skin to the point of providing her own blood by wounding her own breast
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Greek Letters
The dominant language of the early Church was Greek, and in Greek the phrase “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior” produced the acronym ICHTHYS, the Greek word for fish.
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Bloodmobile
at
St. Stephen
Give The Gift of Life
Sunday, Sept 13th
8:30 am -1:30 pm
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Blue Mass
Honoring
Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, All Health Care Workers
Tuesday, September 15
6:30 pm
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Support San Jose Mission
Shoe and Sock Drive
The Faith Formation Office is currently hosting a shoe and sock drive to support the children at the San Jose Mission as they get ready to head back to school. A new pair of shoes and socks will help them get started on the right foot. Donations of new pairs of shoes and/or socks for school age K-12 can be dropped off at the Faith Formation Office and we will distribute them to the families at the mission.
Thank you for helping us share Christ's love with our brothers and sisters at the San Jose Mission. God Bless!
Please drop off new shoes/socks
Faith Formation Office
10428 Saint Stephen Circle
August 17-20 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Gift cards are accepted.
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Faith Formation Catechist Needed! |
Are you a fully initiated and faith-filled Catholic eager to share you faith with others?
We are in need of Catechists and Assistants to help in our K-7 Faith Formation program. For more information how you can help, please contact the Office of Faith Formation at 813-671-4434.
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Faith Formation Supply List |
Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year we will be asking children to bring in their own art supplies for use during In-Person Faith Formation classes. If it is your intention to have your child attend classes in person, we kindly ask that you have them bring in the following supplies in a Ziploc style storage bag or container:
Crayons
Glue Stick
Scissors
Markers
Colored Pencils
Hand Sanitizer
Tissues
Thank you so much for your support. We look forward to resuming classes in the fall. God Bless!
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St. Stephen Catholic School |
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Request for Substitute Teachers
St. Stephen Catholic School is seeking experienced substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school year.
or contact Gina Robles at
813-741-9203 ext. 1206.
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Friday, August 14
St. Maximillan Kobe
8:30 am Pray for MacArthur Maramba (RIP)
Confession(Chapel)
After 8:30 am Mass
3:00 pm
Christ the King Catholic Church, Tampa
7:00 p.m.
All are welcome, as social distancing permits.
Please use a face covering if you plan on attending in person.
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Saturday, August 15
Assumption of Mary
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The Assumption of Mary is traditionally a Holy Day of Obligation, but as it falls on a Saturday this year, it is not required (virtually or in person)
Mary did not die, but she was taken or "assumed" up into heaven. She has gone before us and intercedes for us so that one day we will be together with her Son, Jesus, in heaven.
Through her purity and obedience, Mary was the perfect disciple. She is a model for all believers.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
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Ordination to Priesthood
Reverend Mr. Joshua Anthony Bertrand
Reverend Mr. Connor David Penn
Reverend Mr. Mark Andrew Woodke
PLEASE NOTE: Due to spacing limitations resulting from the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Ordination Mass will be a ticketed event.
Only priests and guests of the ordinandi will attend the Ordination Mass in person.
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Click on the photo to download
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Monday, August 17
Confession (Chapel)
After 8:30 am Mass
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Wednesday, August 19
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)
After 8:30 Mass-6:00 pm
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If you are looking for a prayerful way to honor the memory or celebrate a wedding anniversary,
consider having the sanctuary lamp burn for a week!
For availability, call 813-689-4900, stop by the parish office, or
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Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
After 8:30 am Mass-4:00 pm
Friday
After 8:30 am Mass-12:00 pm
Private Prayer
Chapel
Monday-Saturday
After 8:30 am Mass-3:00 pm
Reconciliation
Chapel
Friday and Monday after 8:30 am Mass
Saturday 2:45 pm
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