Hurricane Ian has caused significant damage throughout the state of Florida. Many in the most impacted areas have lost everything. In response to the devastation the Diocese of St. Petersburg is asking for donations for their Disaster Relief Fund. One hundred percent of the funds collected will benefit people affected by natural disasters including Hurricane Ian.

If you would like be part of the response by giving, you can give your donations online please visit:
Be the Lord’s ‘Witnesses’ in Prayer and Support This World Mission Sunday Today, World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis reminds us that in Baptism we are all called by the Lord to be His missionaries: “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). Joining Catholics worldwide this Sunday, we offer our prayers and generous financial support, through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, to the Pope’s missions. When you contribute to the World Mission Sunday collection, you make it possible for the Pope to provide mission support to:
• 844,000 catechists teaching the faith
• 258,540 Religious Sisters caring for children and families
• 38,140 seminarians preparing for the priesthood
• 26 million children in primary schools
• 12,000 clinics caring for the sick and dying
• 8,750 homes for orphaned children and the elderly Your prayers are most treasured, and they, along with financial help offered today, WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, answer Christ’s call to be His witnesses.

To read Bishops Parkes letter regarding World Mission Sunday, click HERE

Thank you!
Have you ever thought of joining a Marian Lay apostolate?
The Legion of Mary may be what you are searching for. Come visit our table after the 7:30 am & 9:30 am mass this weekend during Coffee & Donuts. We would love to talk about our ministry, the spiritual component & evangelization involved. You can sign up to request the beautiful Fatima statue to visit your home or a Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary to be held at your home leaving your family with a beautiful Blessed picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Immaculate Heart of Mary.
God bless you and your family.


In need of a Rosary?
Grab a Rosary from our Rosary tree located in the left side of the narthex in the Church.
To learn how to pray the Rosary visit:
Around the Corner!
The 11th Annual Rosary Cemetery walk will be held at Serenity Meadows Cemetery located at 6919 Providence Road, Riverview; on Sat., Nov. 5, at 9:45 am. We will gather in the parking lot at Serenity Meadow and then walk or car caravan to specific locations in the cemetery as the leader announces names of loved ones buried in that location as well as to recite the prayers of the rosary. This is a beautiful way to honor, pray and memorialize those of our dearly departed who have passed away this past year as well as well as those from previous years. Please RSVP to the Legion of Mary at legion_of_mary@StStephencatholic.org or text 813-541-8517 if you’re able to attend; additionally there are golf carts available for parishioners who would like to ride, please reserve your golf cart space. Also, if you would like to confirm whether your family member or friend is included on the list, please email or text the Legion. Sponsored by Legion of Mary, Knights of Columbus, and Serenity Meadows.
Events Around the Diocese
The Diocese of St. Petersburg and Worldwide Marriage Encounter are hosting the one-day enrichment MARRIED AND IN LOVE…MOST OF THE TIME! on November 12, 2022, at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Married couples of all ages and stages are invited to this special enrichment day. We all need time to renew and reconnect with our spouse—and with other couples in our Catholic Community. Invite your married friends and spend the day remembering your love story and hearing about new ways to live your best life in love. The fee for the enrichment is $30.00 per couple for all materials and meals. Register online at www.wwme-floridawestcoast.com or call Kris and Cristina Giroux at 813-957-2295. For more info, contact Dave and Lucy at davelucysnyder@gmail.com.
10118 Saint Stephen Circle, Riverview, FL 33569
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