St. Stephen Catholic Church
Spreading the Light of Jesus Christ
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Act of Consecration to Saint Joseph
O dearest St. Joseph, I consecrate myself to your honor and give myself to you, that you may always be my father, my protector and my guide in the way of salvation.
Obtain for me a greater purity of heart and fervent love of the interior life.
After your example may I do all my actions for the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
O Blessed St. Joseph, pray for me, that I may share in the peace and joy of your holy death. Amen.
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Starting on August 2, 8:30 a.m. daily Mass will be moved to the chapel. Please enter through the chapel doors for Mass. Livestreaming will be available.
New Chapel Hours
Starting August 2
Daily Mass
Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Reconciliation
After daily Mass on Monday and Friday.
Tuesday-6:00 p.m.
Saturday-2:45 p.m.
Adoration
Wednesday-9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Chapel Hours
Monday through Friday-8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday-8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses-7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Parish Picnic
Farewell Bernie Kalle
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We finally get to give a proper farewell to our retired parish secretary, Bernie Kalle. Due to COVID-19, we were unable to celebrate her more than 28 years of service to our parish. Thankfully we have been able to reschedule for August 15. We hope you will join us in celebrating all Bernie has done for our parish.
On August 15 after the 11:30 a.m. Mass, come to the Family Life Center for a BBQ picnic. Bring your family and let the kids enjoy an inflatable waterslide! We could use your help with the menu. Please bring the following items to the parish picnic depending on your family name:
A-I: Side dishes (ex: baked beans, pasta salads, etc.)
J-Q: Green salads and chips.
R-Z: Desserts (ex: cookies, brownies, etc.)
Thank you for your help. Please drop off your food item between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on the morning of August 15 to the Family Life Center.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Eucharist to those parishioners who are unable to celebrate Mass because of illness or physical limitations. Ministers feed the homebound not only with the Body of Christ but also with the Word. Ministers enrich the lives of those they visit with the news of the community, insights from the homily and prayers. Homebound ministers are required to attend an orientation, complete a Safe Environment Training and a level 2 fingerprinting. Volunteer applications for this ministry can be picked up at the parish office or click this here to download the application! Once the application is completed and returned to the parish office, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Do You Know Someone In Need?
If you or someone you know is unable to attend Mass due to illness, recuperation from surgery, physical limitations, or other reasonable circumstances, arrangements can be made for an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit and pray with you and serve you the precious Body of Christ. To arrange for a Homebound minister to visit, call the parish office at (813) 689-4900 or email denise@ststephencatholic.org.
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Community For Women
Welcome Social
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TO ALL THE WOMEN IN THE PARISH
If you are looking for a ministry where you can serve as well as have fun, please come to our Welcome Social on August 12. Come meet us and find out more about our service to the parish. We will meet in the Family Life Center Youth Room (back doors on the south side of the building) at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN
We are a parish ministry that is social and serves our parish as well. We are a mixture of ages, talents and interests. Together we make a great team. We serve the parish and engage with one another by:
•Sponsoring the Monthly Bingo Night
•Helping the Men’s Club with Lenten Fish Fry
• Sponsoring the annual parish “Underwear Sunday”
• Coordinating the Father-Daughter Dance
• Supporting T.H.O.R.N. ministries
•Socials/dinner
•Bunco Night
• Craft night
•Mini Retreats
We gather monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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Join us for Young Adult Bible Study!
In everything from friendships to finances, Scripture offers a vision for happiness and well-being. Drawing on the literature of the Bible—Proverbs, Wisdom, Sirach, and Ecclesiastes—Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life, will show you how to actively seek sound guidance and increase your sense of peace in navigating life.
We are a group of young Catholics who meet the second and fourth Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We will meet online starting August 10. You can join us wherever you are! Contact the Religious Education Office for details, (813) 671-4434.
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Consecrated Marian Ministry |
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1st Saturday Marian Devotion Rosary Procession
August 7, 2021
Following 8:30 a.m. daily Mass.
All are invited to our every 1st Saturday Marian Devotion Rosary Procession to console the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Families are encouraged to bring their children to witness the joy that the three shepherds experienced in Fatima around our Blessed Mother. Children will lead the Rosary with roses to offer to Mother Mary.
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Respect Life Ministry
Spiritual Adoption Program
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Your spiritually adopted baby is four months old in the womb!
Well, your little baby now weighs six ounces. He has fingernails and eyelashes. He has his own unique fingerprints, which will remain the same until he dies. His taste buds are working. His sense of hearing is developing and present at 14 weeks. There are no major developments anymore. At this month rapid eye movements (REMs) can be detected – a sign of dreaming. Your spiritually adopted baby is already well-formed, internally and externally. All he needs now is time to gain weight and grow strong. What a miracle he is!
Please pray this prayer for the unborn!
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PRAYER
Lord Jesus, we love you very much. We ask You to bless and protect all unborn children in their mothers' wombs. Help us to see that although these babies are hidden from our sight, they are not hidden from God. Amen.
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Extended Day Staff
St. Stephen Catholic School is seeking part-time Extended Day Staff Members for the 2021-2022 school year. Hours are Monday through Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 11:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on early release days. Duties include supervision of children after school, serving snacks, helping students with homework, planning and supervising games and activities.
Substitute Teachers
St. Stephen Catholic School is seeking experienced substitute teachers for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Great news!
We have reached 90.93%
$350,316.55 pledged!
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Help your parish serve in Christ’s name by donating.
“Teach us to give and not count the cost.”
-St. Ignatius de Loyola
*The envelopes for donations are no longer available.
Help your diocese reach 11 million by helping your parish reach $385,325.
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The clergy calendars for July and August are posted on the St. Stephen Catholic Church website. Click this link!
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San Jose Mission Vacation Bible School |
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St. Stephen Basketball Camp 2021 |
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Sanctuary Lamp
July 31 to August 6, 2021
In loving memory of Roy F Schrett.
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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Friday, July 30
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Michael Hryc (LIV).
Confessions (chapel) After the 8:30 am Mass till no one is in line.
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Saturday, July 31
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Roy Schrett (RIP).
2:45 Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
4:30 p.m. (church) Pray for Tina Moschgat (RIP).
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Sunday, August 1
Mass (church)
11:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for the parishioners.
5:30 p.m. Pray for Eulalia Flechas (RIP).
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Monday, August 2
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Pamela Brekke (RIP).
Confessions (chapel) After the 8:30 am Mass till no one is in line.
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Tuesday, August 3
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Amelia Ambrose (LIV).
6:00 pm Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
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Wednesday, August 4
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for vocations.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations (chapel)
After 8:30 Mass - 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, August 5
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Joseph Orama (RIP).
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