Third Sunday of Easter...Christ Welcomes You!

Memorare to Saint Joseph

Remember, O most chaste spouse of the

Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession was left unassisted.

Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O

Guardian of the Redeemer my humble

supplication, but in your bounty, hear

and answer me. Amen.

Holy Communion Lines Will Return Soon!

Beginning May 3, 2021, we ask that you walk up to receive Holy Communion at all WEEKDAY Masses. This does not apply to the weekend Masses. However, on Pentecost, May 23, 2021, we will begin Holy Communion lines for all weekday and weekend Masses.

Here is what to do…

You will process up on your own, row by row.

There will not be Hospitality Ministers to guide you.

You will keep your mask on until you get to Clergy or Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

Please take your mask off to receive Holy Communion.

Place you mask back on and return to your seat.

Thank you. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we begin to safely get back to normal procedures. Please be on the lookout for more information as we begin to bring back more procedures starting on Pentecost.

Additional Parking

As we begin to welcome more people back to Mass, please take note of these additional parking opportunities. As more parishioners come back to Mass, here is what you need to know about additional parking. Additional parking is located in the school parking lot. There is a covered walkway which leads straight to the church. Additional parking is also located on the south side of the church. You will proceed past the chapel and take the unpaved path into the grass parking lot. We look forward to seeing you!

The Bulletin Returns!

Christ welcomes you, and we are so happy to see you at Mass!

When you are here, please pick up the bulletin for Sunday, April 18, 2021.

This bulletin will be available at the 4:30 vigil Mass on Saturday

and at all of the Masses on Sunday.

Divine Mercy Cenacle

Divine Mercy Sunday was last weekend. If you are interested, Divine Mercy Cenacle meets at the Family Life Center in rooms 4 and 5 on Sunday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Each meeting begins with the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. The studies include a Study Book, the Diary of St. Faustina, the Bible, and the Catechism.

If you have questions or would like more information, please call the Office of Faith Formation at (813) 671-4434.

Saint Stephen Catholic Church

Community For Women

Bingo

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 @ 6:30pm

Cash Prizes including $100 Jackpot

$15 to play

Family Life Center

St. Stephen Catholic Church Campus

10118 St. Stephen Circle

Riverview, FL 33569

Proceeds Benefits Community Charities

Thursday Night Bible Study

April 29 – July 15, 2021

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Facilitator: Bob Ward

Lectio: The Case for Jesus - Augustine Institute

In this new Lectio study, Dr. Brant Pitre draws evidence from both early Christian and non-Christian writings attesting to the authenticity, authorship, and dating of the Gospels, and he gives an in-depth look at the gospel accounts of Jesus’s Crucifixion,

Resurrection, and the proclamation of Jesus’s divinity.

Ten (10) 2-hour classes in the Faith Formation Conference Room.

Due to social distancing restrictions, the number of participants is limited.

Registration Fee: $10.00

To register or for additional information please contact Sue Haines

at the Office of Faith Formation at 813-671-4434.

Blessed Stitches

Blessed Stitches meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center in room 3. Parishioners make prayer shawls, afghans, infant blankets and hats for parishioners in need. These items also go to hospitals, The Pregnancy Care Center, and veterans each Christmas. No experience or equipment necessary, come join us! Email Crochet@ststephencatholic.org.

Tribunal Annual Workshop

Very Rev. Joseph L. Waters, J.C.L. Tribunal, Judicial Vicar

Filing a Petition for a Declaration of Nullity

April 28, 2021

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Family Life Center Rooms 2 and 3

For petitioners and others who are curious about the process of seeking a Declaration of Nullity. This workshop is tremendously helpful to petitioners, parish clergy and staff who assist persons with petitions, and anyone who is interested in learning about the process.

Participants are requested to register so we can plan appropriately for social distancing.

Register online at https://ststephencatholic.org/marriage-divorce-and-remarriage or call the church office at 813- 689-4900.

Training Sessions

Training sessions for those who wish to read at Mass.

April 17, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This session is for our high school aged youth who have been confirmed.

April 24, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This is for our adults.

If you have questions, please contact Peggy Augensen at (813) 654-3664.

Annual Pastoral Appeal

$263,346.58 pledged!

Thank you!

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Can you sacrifice something

for the Father?

Follow in the footsteps of Christ!

The next time you are in the Chick-fil-A line, or ordering your daily Starbucks coffee, can you give that up? Once, or maybe twice? Encourage your family and friends to do the same! We are all in this together.

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Please find an envelope on the right wall of the narthex. Help your diocese to reach 11 million by helping your parish reach $385,325!

Meals on Wheels

Providing mid-day meals to those in the Brandon, Valrico, Riverview and Lithia community who are unable to serve themselves.

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center in rooms 4 and 5. Volunteers cook, assemble, and then drive the meals to those in need.

If you are interested in helping with either one of these processes, please contact Carol Greene (813) 689-2757 or Lori Smith (813) 654-9240 or email Meals_on_Wheels@ststephencatholic.org.

Looking for a new job?

St. Stephen Catholic Church

We have Part-Time openings at the Parish.

Maintenance ( 2 Part-Time Positions)

If interested, download the application and email to

Tom@ststephencatholic.org.

Looking for a daily relationship with God?

Magnificat

Magnificat is a spiritual guide to help you develop your prayer life, and grow in your spiritual life. Your children can also participate with MagnifiKid! Right now, Magnificat is promoting the edition "Nine days with Saint Joseph."

Any Magnificat has an order form. Fill it out and mail it. Or share the order form with a friend and encourage them to order one!

If you do not have a current Magnificat, please visit https://us.magnificat.net/.

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