In a newly released video, Bishop Gregory Parkes shares a two-year update on Courageously Living the Gospel, focusing on what we have been able to accomplish with God’s grace and guidance and what has been delayed due to COVID-19.
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Father Ralph D'Elia
St. Stephen
Saturday, September 19
4:30 pm. Mass
Father Ralph will be offering Mass at
St. Stephen on Saturday, September 19, at the 4:30 pm Mass.
Father Ralph was ordained last year and is the Parochial Vicar at the
You may remember Father Ralph as he spent time here two summers ago when he was a Seminarian.
If you are able to attend the 4:30 Mass on 9.19.2020,
we are sure he'd be happy to see you!
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Blue Mass
Tuesday, Sept 15th 6:30 pm
Honoring
Law Enforcement ,EMS, Fire &
All Health Care Workers
Invite all who serve to wear their uniform and to join us for Mass.
All are invited to come pray for those who serve!!!
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Before You Come To Mass
Important Information Regarding Church Doors
In an effort to seat everyone socially distant prior to the beginning of Mass,
we will be locking the front door of the Church when Mass begins.
At that time, we ask that you enter through the St. Stephen Room,
which is the room that is off to the left of the front doors.
This door will remain unlocked until 10 minutes after Mass begins.
If you arrive later than 10 minutes after Mass begins,,
we ask that you would either proceed to the Chapel or consider coming back for a later Mass.
Thank you for helping us to do our best to remain socially distant
and look out for the safety of one another.
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Altar Server Training for NEW Applicants
on
Saturday, 29 August, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
in the Main Church.
This Training is ONLY for those applying for Altar Server for the first time and includes students attending St Stephen Catholic School.
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Faith Formation Catechist & Catechist Assistants
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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Wednesday 4:15-5:30 pm
Kinder 1 teacher, 1 Assistant
Grade 1- 2 Teachers, 3 assistants
Grade 2- 2 Teachers, 2 Assistants
Grade 3- 1 Teacher , 2 Assistants
Grade 4- 1 Assistant
Grade 5- 2 Assistants
Wednesday 6:00-7:15 pm
Kinder- 1 Teacher , 1 Assistant
Grade1- 2 Teachers, 2 Assistants
Grade2- 2 Assistants
Grade 3- 1 Assistant
Grade4- 1 Assistant
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Sunday 8-:00-9:15 am
Grade 1- 1 Teacher, 1 Assistant
Grade 2- 3 Assistants
Grade 3- 1 Assistant
Grade 4- 2 Teachers, 2 Assistants
Grade 5- 2 Teachers, 2 Assistants
Sunday 11:00 am-12:15 pm
Kinder- 1 Assistant
Grade 1- 1 Teacher, 1 Assistant
Grade 2- 2 Teachers, 3 Assistants
Grade 3- 2 Teachers, 2 Assistants
Grade 4- 2 Teachers, 2 Assistants
Grade 5- 1 Teacher, 1 Assistant
Grade 6- 2 Teachers, 1 Assistant
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In-person classes will begin on October 18th. Please contact Kim Davis, Kim@ststephencatjolic.org, for more information and to volunteer.
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Training for Extraordinary Ministers
of
Holy Communion (EMHC)
(NEW only)
Saturday, August 29
8:30 am Mass -approx 11:00 am
Main Church
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Meals On Wheels
is serving on average of 45 meals each Thursday. An example of one of the meals we served roast pork, hash brown potato casserole, peas & carrots, broccoli slaw, dinner rolls, and homemade peanut butter cookies. Looks good, doesn't it?!!
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We received donations from the Feeding America program through the New Hope Cafe in Brandon. We donated the following to SVdP Pantry.
- 1 case of tomato soup (24 cans)
- 1 case cream of mushroom soup (12 cans)
- 2 case of lentils (12 pkg/ 2# bag each case)
- 2 cases shelf ready milk (12 per case)
- 15 cans peaches
- 36 package of English muffins
We also got 30 pounds of frozen chicken to use for future meal preparation for MOW.
It was a wonderful gift!
We are pleased to be able to continue our work through our ministry at St Stephen!
If you are able to willing to "cook" a meal, side or are in need, please contact
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St. Vincent de Paul
Continues to Serve
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Food Pantry Needs Peanut Butter and Jelly
The SVdP Food Pantry continues to help many families in need each week. On Fridays, the food pantry serves 30-45 families and we are continuing to operate as a car line. The ministry also gives assistance for utilities and rent.
In July, SVdP fed 165 families and provided nearly $6,000 in financial assistance. Thank you to the many people that have donated food and/or money to help families that are struggling to make ends meet. Last month parishioners kindly donated 718 pounds of food to the pantry. Thank you so much!
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Currently, the pantry is in need of peanut butter and jelly. For May, June and July, we averaged giving out 158 jars each of peanut butter and jelly per month. Every jar donated helps one more family.
Donations of food can be made any time in the SVdP trailer in front of the church or on Fridays during the Food Pantry carline in front of the FLC from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monetary donations may be dropped off at the church or mailed to:
SVdP
10118 St. Stephen Circle
Riverview, FL 33569
Checks should be made to SVdP.
God bless you all as we navigate through these uncertain times.
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Virtual Opportunities for Healing
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A virtual retreat for divorced or separated Catholics, “New Beginnings Events,” will begin Friday night, 9/11, at 8:30 pm ET, then continue Saturday, 9/12, at 12 pm ET. Attendees from the US and around the world will join in this online event!
John Gray author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, will offer the opening keynote Friday night, followed by praise and worship. Saturday will begin with Mass at 12 pm, followed by excellent, expert speakers like Vince Frese, panel discussions with Q/A, and opportunities for quiet time of reflection in virtual prayer rooms.
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We Have Gutters!
If you look really closely (past the grime), you will see that GUTTERS are beginning to be installed on our church and FLC!
We are very grateful to those who donated to this installation!
Stay tune for step 2.....the cleaning!
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Thank You for Your Generosity
We are closer to our target!
Thanks to 14 more families, we have 89.59% of our goal pledged!!!
AND
we have 79.08% of our pledges fulfilled!!!
593 families pledged
4,510 families
Something to Consider.....
If our remaining 3, 917 families donated just $10 to APA,
we would meet our 2020 goal!!!
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Our Sanctuary Lamp
is burning this week
In Loving Memory
of
America Padilla
For availability, call 813-689-4900.
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Friday, August 28
St. Augustine
8:30 am Pray for Anna Palthinkal (RIP)
Confession(Chapel)
After 8:30 am Mass
Funeral Mass
11:00 am
Janice Farmer
3:00 pm
Saturday, August 29
The Passion of St. John the Baptist
4:30 pm Pray for Jay Cantwell (RIP)
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Sunday, August 30, 2020
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Masses
11:30 am Pray for the Parishioners of St. Stephen
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Monday, August 31
Confession (Chapel)
After 8:30 am Mass
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Tuesday, September 1
Confession (Chapel)
6:00 pm
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Wednesday, September 2
Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)
After 8:30 Mass-6:00 pm
Consecrated Marian Society
Praying The Rosary
In Mary's Garden
Approximately 6:15 pm (Following Adoration)
Please let us join in Mary's Garden after Eucharistic Adoration as we pray the
Rosary for Mary's protection during this difficult time.
We will be practicing social distancing, wearing masks as we pray.
Please feel free to bring a lawn chair and a water bottle as it may be warm.
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Janice Farmer
St. Stephen Main Church
Funeral Service
Friday, August 28, 2020
11:00 am
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Confession
Chapel
Friday and Monday after 8:30 am Mass
Tuesdays, September 1st , 8th , 22nd and 29th 6:00 pm
Saturday 2:45 pm
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
Adoration
Chapel
Wednesdays
After 8:30 am Mass-6:00 pm
and
1st Friday of the Month
After 8:30 am Mass-10:00 am
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Substitute Teachers Needed at SSCS
St. Stephen Catholic School is seeking experienced substitute teachers for theschool year.
or contact Gina Robles at
ext. 1206.
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