Prayer to Saint Joseph
Guardian of virgins, and holy father Joseph, to whose faithful custody Christ Jesus, Innocence itself, and Mary, Virgin of virgins, were committed; I pray insistently and beseech you by these dear pledges, Jesus and Mary, that being preserved from all uncleanness, I may with spotless mind, pure heart, and chaste body, ever most chastely serve Jesus and Mary all the days of my life. Amen.
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We, the welcoming family of St. Stephen Catholic Church; inspired by the Holy Spirit and nourished by Word and Sacrament, are committed to grow together in Christ; sharing God’s gifts by spreading the light of Jesus Christ throughout our greater community.
Spread the light!
Let people know we are back!
Invite them to return to Mass!
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New COVID-19 Recommendations |
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· Wearing a mask is now optional. However, please wear a mask as you walk up to receive Holy Communion in your hand. Please view the graphic below to see all of the locations in which an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is located.
· Please maintain three feet distance between households.
· Every pew will be in use.
· You may enter and exit through any door and they will remain unlocked.
· Please continue to refrain from physical contact, such as the sign of peace.
· Collections will not be taken during Mass. Please continue to use the wooden boxes at the entrance for donations.
· The offertory procession will return.
· The Baptismal font will be turned on and Holy Water will be located at the side doors.
· The restrooms are at full capacity.
· The water fountains will remain turned off.
· Daily Mass livestreaming will continue and the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass will be the only weekend Mass to be streamed.
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You can receive Holy Communion by going to any one of these location markers, which indicate where an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion is located. |
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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.
Baptism Preparation for Children
Congratulations on the birth of your child and choosing to celebrate your child’s baptism at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Our parish community warmly welcomes your child to our parish family and we are honored to be part of this special step in your child’s faith journey. The Catholic Church has always taught and respected the understanding that parents are the primary educators in the faith of their children. We want to support you as parents in any way that we can in this tremendous vocation. To ease your mind in planning for your child’s Baptism please contact Rosie Bridges, (813) 671-4434 at the Office of Faith Formation located at St. Stephen Catholic School.
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Congratulations to our third group of First Communicants who celebrated their First Holy Communion on Tuesday, June 1, 2021! It was with great joy that we saw them receive Jesus for the first time. Thank you to all the First Communicants' parents and Catechists. |
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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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Consecrated Marian Ministry |
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Starting on June 5, 2021, there will be a monthly Rosary procession every first Saturday of the month to observe the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to honor our Blessed Mother. This procession follows the 8:30 a.m. daily Mass. The procession moves from the church to Mary’s Garden. Families are invited to bring their children. Children will lead the Rosary with flowers to offer to our Mother Mary.
June 12, 2021
On June 12, 2021, we will have a Rosary procession for the feast of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and The Immaculate Heart of Mary. Come and enjoy the celebration and divine blessings.
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Have you ever thought of having your home and family consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus? The Legion of Mary would be honored to provide a lovely picture of both hearts of Jesus & Mary for an addition to your family home along with devotional prayers. The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart of Jesus are celebrated in the month of June. What a privilege to be able to enter more deeply into the mystery of God’s love by this devotion. Please contact legion_of_Mary@ststephencatholic.org or call/text Linda at (813) 541-8517.
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Camp Mary Help is getting ready for another fantastic summer where faith and fun come together!
Each summer, Camp Mary Help introduces children and teens to the timeless traditions of faith and fun. Camp Mary Help is open for seven weeks, June 14 to July 30, and is designed for children ages five to 15 years old. Kids enjoy days filled with various water activities, faith time sessions, exploring nature, playing sports, cooking and much more!
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Thank You
From St. Vincent de Paul
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St. Vincent de Paul wishes to thank the Knights of Columbus for having a food drive for those in need in conjunction with the Clergy Appreciation Dinner. We would also like to thank the many parishioners that generously gave food and monetary donations. The total collected was 464 pounds of food and $226.00! Your donations will help so many families. What a beautiful testimony to our priests and Catholic faith by serving others.
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$322,173.36 pledged!
This is 83.62% of our goal!
Thank you!
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We understand that our community has been experiencing financial setbacks from this previous year. Any amount helps. We encourage your family to give the average donation of six dollars. Thank you for helping your community.
“For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12
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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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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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We still have Monday and Wednesday afternoons available from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the operations of the church front office.
For more information, see Denise Moyer or Lisa Lopez at the front desk.
Thank you!
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8th Grade Graduation
Bruncheon
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High School Graduation
Class of 2021
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Sanctuary Lamp
June 5 to 11, 2021
Pray for Lori and Ted Russell on their 44th wedding anniversary.
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 4
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for Anthony Varkey (RIP).
Confessions (chapel)
After the 8:30 am Mass till no one is in line.
Last Day of School
Happy summer!
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Saturday, June 5
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for Larry Hynds (RIP).
2:45 Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
4:30 p.m. Pray for the parishioners.
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Sunday, June 6
Mass (Church)
7:30 a.m. Pray for Marie and Louie Bergeron (RIP).
Corpus Christi Procession - 11:30 a.m. Pray for Armani Alicea (RIP).
5:30 p.m. Pray for Carol Catanzano (RIP).
Corpus Christi
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
This solemnity celebrates the Real Presence of the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ in the elements of the Eucharist. The procession with the Blessed Sacrament will take place at the end of the 11:30 a.m. Mass. All are invited to process. The procession will leave the church and proceed through the school and Family Life Center.
Fun Fact
The symbols of The Body and Blood of Christ are the "pelican, altar bread, chalice, fish, grapes, peacock feeding on grapes, vine, wheat and wine." -The Catholic Source Book
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Monday, June 7
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for Lucille Catena (RIP).
Confessions (chapel)
After the 8:30 a.m. Mass till no one is in line.
Memorial Mass 1:00 p.m. Pray for the repose of the soul of Bob Milbrandt.
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Tuesday, June 8
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for Geza Martiny (RIP).
6:00 pm Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
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Wednesday, June 9
Mass (church)
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations (chapel)
After 8:30 Mass - 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. (church) Pray for the repose of the soul of Denise Lee.
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Thursday, June 10
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. Pray for H. Scott Berneburg (RIP).
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