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Year of Saint Joseph
December 8, 2020-December 8, 2021
(“With a Father’s Heart”), in which he recalled the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.
To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021.
Upon the announcement of the Year of Saint Joseph, the Apostolic Penitentiary also issued a decree granting plenary indulgences to all Christian faithful during the same period. Read more HERE.
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Community For Women are
~BRINGING BINGO BACK ~
Please Join Us
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Family Life Center
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Bingo begins at 6:30 pm.
$15 to play
Cash Prizes
Covid Safety Protocol and Social Distancing will be followed.
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CONFIRMATION UPDATES
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the rise in numbers, we have adjusted the confirmation celebration. Bishop Parkes will now celebrate two Confirmation Masses on Saturday January 30th (10AM and 1PM). Families will be informed by postcard, which Mass you youth has been assigned too.
The rehearsal and retreat date will remain the same, Saturday, January 23rd.
Please contact Kim Davis, Coordinator of Faith Formation at 813-671-4434 if you have any additional questions.
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The 11th Annual
TAMPA BAY MEN'S CONFERENCE
ASAP - Always Stop And Pray
Saturday, February 13, 202
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Higgins Hall
SEATING IS LIMITED TO 200 ATTENDEES DUE TO COVID-19 SPACE RESTRICTIONS
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Gifts of Prayer, Time or Treasure |
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Hoping it's YOU!!!
We are looking for volunteers that can assist during Masses (daily and weekend) with the projector remote. If you have an idea of the flow of the Mass, are comfortable using a 2-button remote, and attend Mass regularly, please contact Deacon Mike Sweeney at dcnmike@ststephencatholic.org
or call the parish office, 813-689-4900.
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We are also looking for volunteers to help in our Safe Environment Ministry to assist with fingerprinting. This is an important part of protecting our vulnerable population. If you have an interest in helping us on Fridays 9am -12:00 pm and/or 12:00pm-3:00pm please email duffy@ststephencatholic.org. |
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Annual Baby Shower for Pregnant Mothers & Babies in Need
THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT
January 16-17 and Jan 23-24
Donations can be dropped off in the large basket in the
Narthex of the Church at weekend Masses
FOR MOMS
Maternity Clothes (New/Gently Used) Body Lotions* Cologne* Deodorant *
Body Lotions * Shampoo* & Conditioner *
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FOR BABY
Diapers - Sizes New Born,* 5* & 6*
Baby Wipes
Pacifiers* & Teethers* / Rattles – New
Diaper Rash Ointment*
Baby Shampoo,* Baby Wash*
Baby Lotion,* Baby Powder* (Corn Starch)
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New/Gently Used:
Winter Baby Clothes *
Baby Socks, Shoes
Cribs *
Pack N Play *
Strollers & Umbrella Strollers *
Diaper Bags
Gift Certificates: Wal-Mart or Target
Items most needed*
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Volunteers are needed to deliver the donations to Foundations of Life and Life Care in Tampa.
If you would like to volunteer or need more information,
please contact Respect Life through Jeanne at 813.335.6394
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Respect Life Ministry
Thank you to all of the families who helped set up our annual
Roe V Wade Memorial.
We are so thankful for your participation!
A special thanks to Father Tim and Deacon Mike Ryba who led us in prayer prior to the installation of the flags.
The memorial is in remembrance of the loss of more than 62,000,000 unborn children since the 1973 Supreme Court decision of Roe v Wade which legalized abortion.
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St. Stephen Catholic School
Part-Time Extended Day Staff
St. Stephen Catholic School is seeking a part-time Extended Day Staff Member. Experience working with children is preferred. Scheduled hours will be Monday through Friday from 2:45 – 6:00 pm and 11:45 am - 6:00 pm on half days.
For more information, contact Gina Robles at grobles@sscsfl.org or call the school office at 813-741-9203.
St. Stephen Catholic Church
Part-Time Maintenance
St. Stephen Catholic Church is seeking two part-time maintenance workers. Two part time positions are available in our Maintenance department. with some weekend and evening hours. If interested, download the application and email it to Tom@ststephencatholic.org.
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Our Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week
In Memory
of
The Devlin Family
If you are interested in having the sanctuary lamp burn in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call 813-689-4900.
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Thursday, January 14,
8:30 am Pray for John Fenn, Jr. (RIP)
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Friday, January 15
8:30 am Pray for Mary Louise Krazit (RIP)
Confessions
After the 8:30 am Mass (Chapel) till no one is in line
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Saturday, January 16
Mass (Church)
__ 8:30 am Pray for Ken Nicholas (RIP)
2:45 pm Confessions (till no one is in line or Mass begins)
4:30 pm Pray for Mary Aufiero (RIP)
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Sunday, January 17
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses
11:30 am Pray for Patricia Bevilacqua
:5:30 pm Pray for the Parishioners of St. Stephen
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Monday, January 18
8:30 am Pray for George Wabernig (RIP)
Confessions
After the 8:30 am Mass (Chapel) till no one is in line
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Tuesday, January 19
8:30 am Pray for Jarrod Bourget (RIP)
6:00 pm Confessions (Chapel)
(till no one is in line)
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Wednesday, January 20
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations (Chapel)
After 8:30 Mass-6:00 pm
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Thursday, January 21
St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
8:30am Pray for Margaret Bennett (RIP)
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Join Bishop Gregory Parkes and the Pro-Life Generation via Livestream to Pray for Life on January 22nd
Bishop Gregory Parkes will celebrate the first-ever Diocesan Mass for Life with youth from around the Diocese of St. Petersburg on Friday, January 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg.
January 22nd is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the U.S. Our youth will not be attending the National March for Life this year due to COVID. The Mass will bring them together, with limited attendance for social distancing, to pray for the protection of unborn life.
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