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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Parish Update From Denise Moyer |
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It is so exciting and hopeful that we are moving forward as a community of faith. Ministries are coming to LIFE again as they reach out to those in need. Being a part of St. Stephen parish and serving as pastoral care assistant is a true blessing. It is a joy to see God’s handy work and the blessings He bestows on this parish and its families daily
As we come back to LIFE, the church office is seeing an influx of new families that are registering to become a part of St. Stephen Catholic Church. With this in mind, we hope to start up our “Welcoming and Registration” teams soon. Once started, this will take place once a month directly following our weekend Masses. Please let me know if this is something that you and your family would be interested in being a part of.
The Brandon Regional Hospital is ready to allow Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to bring Holy Communion to those who are hospitalized. We team up with Nativity Catholic Church to minister to those in the hospital. Our days of service are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Are you available after morning Mass to serve in this capacity? If you are not already an EMHC, there is training available.
Another volunteer opportunity is staffing the church office at the front desk on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Whatever time fits your schedule, we would be happy to have you. Your assistance is needed for answering phones, registering new parishioners, some minor clerical needs and special projects as they become available. Your smiling face at the office is welcomed and would be greatly appreciated.
Be sure to check out all the ministries on our website and our ministry news in the bulletin. You will be amazed at how many ministries are available to serve those in need. You might need assistance yourself. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your parish office and family. For further information please contact me, Denise Moyer, at denise@ststephencatholic.org or (813) 689-4900.
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Third Priest
We were working on getting a third priest assigned to St. Stephen Catholic Church, unfortunately the third assigned priest to St. Stephen will not be coming in August. Fr Brian’s bishop in Ferns rescinded his permission, because he needed him to fulfill an assignment in his diocese.
Vocations Ministry
We would like to thank the vocation ministry for taking Fr. Izzie out to lunch this past Monday. Thank you for supporting our clergy.
Thanks for your continued prayers for an increase in vocations to the priesthood.
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High School Overnight Retreat |
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No matter where you are in your faith journey, Jesus is calling you, are you willing to answer?
July 30 and 31, 2021
St. Stephen Family Life Center
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Summer Youth Engagment Opportunities |
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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. Our next gathering is July 25 after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Meet in the Family Life Center gymnasium for dinner and then fellowship in the youth room. Our next gatherings will be on August 15, 22 and 29.
EDGE
Fellowship for middle school students. This summer, we meet Saturday nights on July 24 and August 21. We begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
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Christ Needs You!
Help spread his love by becoming a volunteer!
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Youth Ministry programs are an essential part of a parish community. They are created specifically to reach out to the youth age groups and lead them closer to Christ. Will you lead a teen closer to Christ?
Please consider sharing your time and talent with our Middle and High School Youth. Areas of interests are; teaching, ministry of presence, hall monitors, welcome desks, serving food, entertainment coordinator, etc. Parents, consider service hours for your youth. If you are available, please contact Eddie Gemma at (813) 671-4434 or Eddie@ststephencatholic.org.
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Join us for The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy with facilitator Bob Ward. It is nearly impossible to understand the work and the message of Jesus without the prophetic books. In The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy, presenter Thomas Smith examines who the prophets were, their role during their time, and the meaning of their messages for our own time. Discover how God is constantly calling you to a deeper relationship as well as the ways you are called to be the voice of God to others. Join us for these ten 90-minute classes in the Faith Formation Conference Room. Cost for each participant is $30, which includes a Study Guide/Workbook with a one-year streaming subscription to the study videos. Please contact Sue Haines, Faith Formation, at (813) 671-4434 to register.
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You have thought about joining the choir, but practices are on Thursdays...not anymore! This fall, choir practices will be on Wednesday evenings. If you are interested in joining, please contact Dcn Mike Sweeney at (813) 689-4900 ext.3260 or dcnmike@ststephencatholic.org.
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Our parish library will be open every Sunday, excluding holidays and inclement weather, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The parish library is located in the Family Life Center. Stop by to sort through the collection of Catholic books and see what is right for you! If you would like to donate Catholic books you 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. |
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Full Time Third Grade Teacher
St. Stephen Catholic School is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team for the 2021-2022 school year as a 3rd-grade teacher. We are seeking applicants who have an enthusiasm for planning and teaching in a faith-filled educational program. We are looking for individuals with teaching experience who have a passion for creating inquiry-based lessons. Familiarity with Understanding by Design, Standards-Based Grading, and integration of classroom technology is a plus. Applicant must be certified or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education. Teaching experience is preferred. Employment is contingent upon successful competition of a Level II background screening and safe environment training. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the school salary scale and diocese benefits policy. If this position is of interest, please send a resume and cover letter to Principal Linda Umoh, at Lumoh@sscsfl.org.
Part Time School Counselor
St. Stephen Catholic School is seeking a part time school counselor for the 2021-2022 school year. Candidates for this part time position should support the mission of Catholic Education and act in accordance with Catholic doctrine. This position works with students from grades PreK through 8 in a classroom setting, in small groups and on an individual basis as needed. The counselor will prepare and present lessons on topics surfaced by teachers, parents, administration and will serve as a resource to faculty and students. The counselor is also responsible for scheduling, ordering, distributing, collecting and preparing standardized test materials for the iReady and TerraNova tests. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills and must hold a valid Florida Certificate or be eligible for Florida Certification in Guidance and Counseling. Candidates must successfully complete a Level II background screening and mandated trainings. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the school scale and diocesan benefits policy. If this position is of interest, please send a resume and cover letter to Principal Linda Umoh, at Lumoh@sscsfl.org.
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Great news!
We have reached 90.13%
$347,252.36 pledged!
Thank you!
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Help your parish serve in Christ’s name
by donating. Thank you for helping your community.
“Teach us to give and not count the cost.”
-St. Ignatius de Loyola
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 July and August are posted on the St. Stephen Catholic Church website. Click this link!
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Parishioners Give Blood and Save Lives! |
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Vacation Bible School 2021 |
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More pictures coming next week! |
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Sanctuary Lamp
July 17 to 23, 2021
Mike and Cindee Mace
on their 50th 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, July 16
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Ken Nicholas (RIP).
Confessions (chapel) After the 8:30 am Mass till no one is in line.
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Saturday, July 17
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Bob Milbrandt (RIP).
2:45 Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
4:30 p.m. (church) Pray for the Abril family (LIV).
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Sunday, July 18
Mass (church)
7:30 a.m. Pray for Jean Pierre Brothers (RIP).
11:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for the Dinah Reigelsperger family (LIV).
5:30 p.m. Pray for the parishioners.
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Monday, July 19
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Jimmy Burger (RIP).
Confessions (chapel) After the 8:30 am Mass till no one is in line.
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Tuesday, July 20
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Edward Deering (RIP).
6:00 pm Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
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Wednesday, July 21
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, July 22
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Lois Codella (RIP).
Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. (chapel) Pray for the repose of the soul of James Scannell.
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