St. Stephen Catholic Church
Spreading the Light of Jesus Christ
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Prayer to Saint Joseph
Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you, that they may have a happy outcome. My beloved father, all my trust is in you. Let it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus and Mary, show me that your goodness is as great as your power. Amen.
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This is a day of gratitude for our fathers!
Fathers, I wish to thank you for your faithful fatherhood. You have cooperated with God and have decided to love. With love in your heart for your beautiful bride, you have created new life. This precious new life in your care means that you now put your wants and desires behind you. You help your children grow and mature into people of integrity and faith.
To our older dad’s, whose children are grown, thank you for all the sacrifices you have made to help us become honorable men and women. To our younger dads, who still have your children in your home, run the good race and be faithful and loving. This way, your children may know they are always loved and that they may grow strong in a loving and secure family.
Whatever your relationship with your dad may be, please say a prayer for him on this day. With his love for you, he gave you his all. In his weakness, he may have wounded you; however, ask God’s blessing upon him today.
Fr. Dermot
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Fr. Timothy Williford
Heartfelt Farewell
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Fr. Tim will transfer to St. Paul Catholic Church in July. His last Mass will be June 30, 2021 at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Please attend this Mass to thank him for his years of love and service here at St. Stephen.
Farewell parish events for Fr. Tim:
Pizza Night: June 26, 2021 after the 4:30 p.m. Mass, pizza will be served in the Family Life Center.
Coffee and Donuts: June 27, 2021 after the 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Masses, coffee and donuts will be served in the FLC.
Cookout: June 27, 2021 after the 11:30 a.m. Mass, hamburgers and hotdogs will be served in the FLC.
Bring your family and friends!
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'I baptize you in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit’
Congratulations! We rejoice with you and your family in welcoming your child into the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism. Please pray for our newly baptized members of our St. Stephen Parish Family.
Do you need to prepare a baptism for your child?
If you would like to learn more about preparing your child’s baptism, we look forward to helping you welcome your child into the Catholic Church! To begin the process, please contact Rosie Bridges at the Office of Faith Formation, (813) 671-4434 or Rosie@ststephencatholic.org.
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College Scholarship Opportunity |
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This scholarship is offered by the St. Stephen Men’s Club.
The deadline to apply is June 30, 2021.
We are proud to continue serving our parish seniors and offer congratulations to the 2021 graduating class. It is once again a time of celebration! We encourage graduates to submit a scholarship package for our Men’s Club Scholarship Committee review. This is an opportunity for one of our seniors to win our annual scholarship award of $750 per year, for four years. To receive this award, you must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA each eligible year! We also request that you include recommendation letters from your teachers or leaders of organizations that you participated in during you High School career. To qualify, you must also provide a college acceptance letter, if possible.
Return this application and additional material to the scholarship coordinator; edveronick@yahoo.com, no later than June 30, 2021. The winner will be notified via phone/email by July 23, 2021.
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Click here to visit our website! You will learn about all the exciting summer events planned for our Middle and High School youth groups!
Lifeteen
Fellowship for High School students. This month, we meet on June 27 after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Meet in the FLC gymnasium for dinner and then fellowship in the youth room.
EDGE
Fellowship for Middle School students. This summer, we meet Saturday nights on June 19, July 24 and August 21.
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The grand opening for our parish library will be June 27, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The additional summer dates are July 11 and 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The books in the library are all Catholic in nature. There are sections with research materials, Bible study materials and prayer materials, etc. You are welcome to take books or leave books and you can keep them for as long as you wish. Anyone who would like to donate Catholic books in good condition can leave them in the designated bin in the library. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer, please contact Nancy Slade at (813) 685-0476 or Rosie Bridges ((813) 671-4434.
Scroll down to the section "Last week at St. Stephen" to see the volunteer team getting the library ready for the grand opening!
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Project Rachel is a confidential healing ministry for the many people,
both men and women, who have been impacted by an abortion decision.
One Day Retreat for Post-Abortion Healing
Saturday, June 26, 2021 - Men Only - Tampa, Fl.
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required.
Registration Fee: $20 includes retreat materials, light breakfast and lunch.
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Summer Bible Study
Catholic Student Center
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We are seeking volunteer streamers for weekday Masses. Volunteers should feel comfortable working with technological equipment and should have a general understanding of the Mass. Training is done by Deacon Mike. If you are interested, please contact Dcn Mike at (813) 689-4900 ext.3260 or dcnmike@ststephencatholic.org.
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Do you have an interest in photography? We are looking for a team of volunteer photographers to help capture events at our church. Whether you are attending a baptism, serving in a ministry, attending a parish event or simply at our church, we could use your help! All you need is a device, camera or smart phone, to capture the moment! If you are interested please email avery@ststephencatholic.org.
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A donation to the Memorial Program from a generous parishioner has gone toward the Icon of St. Jerome. This St. Jerome icon is now on display at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Our parish thanks this parishioner! |
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$324,760.36 pledged!
This is 84.29% of our goal!
Thank you!
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Help your parish serve in Christ’s name by donating. Thank you for helping your community.
“Help one another with the generosity of the Lord, and despise no one. When you have the opportunity to do good, do not let it go by.”
- St. Polycarp of Smyrna
Please find an envelope on the right wall of the narthex. Help your diocese reach 11 million by helping your parish reach $385,325.
We are almost there!
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The clergy calendars for June and July are now posted on the St. Stephen Catholic Church website. Click this link!
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Looking for a daily relationship with God? |
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Some helpful ways to strengthen your prayer life are devotional guides, Catholic apps and subscriptions. Here are some ideas! A good app is Laudate. This app is free, download today! Click here! You can also receive daily emails which can inspire you. For example, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Click here to subscribe! If you prefer printed material, a good option is subscribing to the Magnificat. Any Magnificat has an order form. Fill it out and mail it. If you do not have a current Magnificat, please visit https://us.magnificat.net/.
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What is your daily relationship?
Your fellow parishioners would love to know!
Email communications@ststephencatholic.org.
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Fr. Izzie Hernandez, welcome! |
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Rosary Procession for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary |
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Parish Library Volunteers |
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Sanctuary Lamp
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, June 18
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for Richard Harding (RIP).
Confessions (chapel) After the 8:30 am Mass till no one is in line.
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Saturday, June 19
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for Fr. Louis Faust (LIV).
2:45 Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
4:30 p.m. Pray for Doug Fitton (RIP).
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Sunday, June 20
Mass (Church)
7:30 a.m. Pray for Matthew Shirina Sr. (RIP).
11:30 a.m. Pray for Joseph Boyle (RIP).
2:00 p.m. Igbo Mass (chapel)
5:30 p.m. Pray for the parishioners.
Father's Day
St. Joseph and St. Joachim pray for our fathers.
St. Joseph is known for his fatherhood to Jesus and St. Joachim is known for his fatherhood to the Blessed Mother, Mary.
Did you know?
"Saints Joachim and Anne are beloved in the Church, though nothing is said of them in the Bible. not even their names are recorded. According to ancient traditional, Anne and her husband Joachim were married for decades without having a child. In answer to their prayers, an angel appeared and told them they would soon receive a child who "shall be spoken of in all the world." -The Catholic Source Book
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Monday, June 21
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for VM Mathew (RIP).
Confessions (chapel)
After the 8:30 a.m. Mass till no one is in line.
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Tuesday, June 22
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for Anna Vu (RIP).
6:00 pm Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
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Wednesday, June 23
Mass (church)
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations (chapel)
After 8:30 Mass - 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday, June 24
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for Ray DeMarco (RIP).
The church office closes at noon today.
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