St. Stephen Catholic Church
Spreading the Light of Jesus Christ
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Prayer to St. Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.
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Our church offices will be closed on Friday, September 3, and Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. Further, daily Mass on Monday, September 6, will be at 10:00 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 7. If you have an emergency and find yourself in need of a Roman Catholic priest, please call (813) 689-4900 and press 8. |
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Our apologizes, the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry will be closed this Friday due to COVID-19. We plan to return to our regular Food Pantry schedule next Friday. Stay tuned. |
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Please consider donating to the St. Stephen Relief Fund for Hurricane Ida. Your donations will go directly towards Catholic Relief Services to help the victims of Hurricane Ida. You can donate online by clicking here. You can also donate at Mass on September 4 and 5 by placing a donation in the basket which will be located near the Baptismal Font. Thank you for your aid and prayers.
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Great news! We have approximately 600 students registered for Faith Formation this year, and counting! Due to this increase in students, we could use your help!
Faith Formation Volunteer Positions
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Grade 2 - 2 Teachers
Grade 4 - 1 Teacher
Grade 5 - 1 Teacher
Wednesday 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Grade 3 - 1 Teacher
Grade 5 - 1 Teacher
Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Grade 6 - 1 Teacher
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So that we do not forget our modern-day heroes, St. Stephen Catholic Church will once again be hosting the Annual Blue Mass on Tuesday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m. We will be honoring those who continue to protect us as well as remember those heroes who have gone home to the Lord. We encourage you to invite first responders, doctors, nurses, police, fire and military personnel so that we can show them how much their service means to us as individuals and as a community. |
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Join us for a self-guided retreat day. The day will be built around praying the Liturgy of the Hours. We will be praying for world peace and in remembrance of the tragedy of 9/11 and in honor first responders, doctors, nurses, police, fire and military personnel. This Day of Prayer is a great way to pray for and thank those heroes in our lives as well as to pray for the well-being of our country. If we once again come together as One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, we can do great things to honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Through Him and with Him, we can help to change the world.
Pro-Life Rosary
Please note that the Second Saturday Pro-Life Rosary takes place today. Those who wish to pray the Rosary are invited to join the Day of Prayer at 9:15 a.m. for the Rosary and adoration.
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St. Vincent de Paul Annual Tea |
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Ladies and little ladies are invited to join us for a fun filled event. You may choose to invite your friends and family and be a table hostess or join someone else’s table. Come and enjoy entertainment by St. Stephen’s Catholic School music group. The cost to attend is $20 per person for an array of homemade goodies! Try your chance of winning one of the following raffle prizes: 55” Smart TV, iPad Air and a Magnolia and Vine Versa Purse.
Contact Arlene Stein for reservations or more information at (813) 245-1171 or arstein@outlook.com.
All of the proceeds benefit the ministry work of St. Vincent de Paul. If you cannot attend this event, please consider making an online donation. Please find the link below to do so!
For more information about being a hostess, click here!
If you cannot attend this event but would like to donate, click here!
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Consecrated Marian Ministry |
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First Saturday Devotion Rosary Procession
September 4, 2021
Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Procession from the church to Mary's garden.
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The Knights of Columbus is once again starting up the 2021 Fall Bowling League. This is a 10 week co-ed bowling league that will begin on September 12 and run through November 21, with a bye week on October 31. Parishioners must be 21 or older to participate. We bowl a three-game set on Sunday nights starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Alley of South Shore. The cost for each three-game set is $12.00 per person.
The league is open to existing league members, Columbiettes, Brother Knights and their families and friends. This means all members of the St. Stephen Parish! So come on out and have some fun!
If you do not have a full team of four bowlers do not worry. We will form new teams several days before the first night. Please let Mark Lovejoy know, at Lovejoy6951@gmail .com or (813) 495-3583, know no later than September 6. 2021, if you wish to participate.
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2021 Soccer Free Kick Challenge |
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The Knights of Columbus once again invite boys and girls ages nine to 14 to come out and participate in the 2021 Soccer Free Kick Challenge. Parents, please pick up the participation form from the School or Church Office and return it no later than Wednesday, September 8 to the School Office. This allows time to complete the certificates and set up rosters. Forms may also be downloaded, click here!
The challenge is a “free kick” from 12 yards. Three practice kicks and 15 attempts to score five points (center), 10 points (bottom corners) or 20 points (top corners). In the event of a tie in the same age group there will be free kicks from 15 yards, three shots each until we have a winner.
During this challenging time it is also requested that each participant have a mask on, but may remove it during their time at the line. All judges will wear masks and we also ask that the six feet social distancing practice remain, unless you are together with immediate family members during the event. Chairs and tents may be brought if you choose. We will also have hand sanitizer available. Water and snacks provided.
We warmly welcome you to this year’s event and hope to see a good turn out from each age group boys and girls! When you arrive, please park along the road in the grass across from the field or in the school parking lot.
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28th Annual Men's Club Golf Scramble |
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A OneBlood Bus will be at our church on Sunday, September 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All donors will receive a pair of OneBlood Cancer Awareness Socks, T-Shirt & $20 eGift Card. Plus, a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening! Appointments are encouraged, please visit www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use the sponsor code #11897. Click here for an inspirational story about how giving blood can save a life!
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We have reached 96.08%
$370,176.55 pledged!
$337,297.86 paid!
Thank you!
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Help your parish serve in Christ’s name by donating.
"God has no need of your money, but the poor have.
You give it to the poor, and God receives it." -St. Augustine
Help your diocese reach 11 million by helping your parish reach $385,325.
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The clergy calendar for September is posted on the St. Stephen Catholic Church website.
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Our youth volunteer to help Faith Formation get ready for classes! |
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Sanctuary Lamp
September 4 to 10, 2021
For the 51st Wedding Anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward.
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, September 3
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Tom and Mary Aufiero (RIP).
Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Pray for the repose of the soul of Robert Uchytil.
Confessions (chapel) After the 8:30 am Mass till no one is in line.
Parish Offices Closed
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Saturday, September 4
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Denise Lee (RIP).
2:45 Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
4:30 p.m. (church) Pray for the parishioners.
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Sunday, September 5
Mass (church)
7:30 a.m. Pray for Gunnar Woelfel (RIP).
11:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Joseph Orama (RIP).
5:30 p.m. Pray for Armani Alicea (RIP).
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Monday, September 6
Mass (church)
10:00 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for all those who labor.
Confessions (chapel) After the 8:30 am Mass till no one is in line.
Labor Day
Parish Offices Closed
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Tuesday, September 7
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Robert Hudack (RIP).
6:00 pm Confessions (chapel) till no one is in line.
Blue Mass 6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 8
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.
Especially pray for our Seminarians Caleb and Christian.
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Thursday, September 9
Mass (church)
8:30 a.m. (church and livestreamed) Pray for Denise Lee (RIP).
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