St. Stephen Parish Family Christmas Dinner
Mark December 6, 2014 on your calendar and plan to attend A Taste of St. Stephen. It will be the first annual St. Stephen Parish Family Christmas Dinner and will be held after Mass in the Large Hall. For one time only, Mass will be held at 4:30 PM. Dinner will be followed by a short program. Come and enjoy as we celebrate the birth of Christ and the holiday season.
Adult Education & Spirtual Formation at St Stephen Parish
Below is information on Adult Education & Spiritual Formation being offered at St Stephen Parish:
Tuesdays - Beginning September 16, 2014
9:30 AM - The "Catholicism" Series - Prime Timers Room - Jill Walsh Facilitator. Video Series by Fr. Robert Barron taking you to 15 countries and 50 locations illuminating spiritual and artistic treasures of the church, revealing the Catholic Faith and richness of her people.
1:00 PM - CD of the Month discussion: Timely topics centering on our faith and moral, social and cultural issues affecting all of us. Prime Timers Room - Facilitators Liz Phillips and Mary Hess
7:00 PM - "A Quick Journey Through the Bible" - Large Hall - Facilitator George Bercaw O.P.
The Study Focuses on the history of covenants and salvation throughout the Bible using a color coded time line.
Wednesday - Beginning September 17, 2014
6:30 to 8:00 PM - "Momnipotent" - Facilitator Kathy Hotton,LPC - Large Hall - A study program designed especially for all women of the parish. Focus is on finding peace, balance, and joy in your vocation as a woman and a mother. Course includes videos, journaling and heart-to-heart, down-to-earth discussions led by the LPC from Catholic Charities and our parish.
6:30 to 8:00 PM - The "Catholicism" Series (Repeat Presentation) - Facilitators Members of the Dominican Laity - Library - Video Series by Fr. Robert Barron taking you to 15 countries and 50 locations illuminating spiritual and artistic treasures of the church, revealing the Catholic Faith and richness of her people.
Fridays - Beginning September 19, 2014
7:00 PM - CD of the Month discussion: Timely topics centering on our faith and moral, social and cultural issues affecting all of us. Prime Timers Room - Facilitator Mike Lucas - Library
Tuesdays - Beginning September 16, 2014
9:30 AM - The "Catholicism" Series - Prime Timers Room - Jill Walsh Facilitator. Video Series by Fr. Robert Barron taking you to 15 countries and 50 locations illuminating spiritual and artistic treasures of the church, revealing the Catholic Faith and richness of her people.
1:00 PM - CD of the Month discussion: Timely topics centering on our faith and moral, social and cultural issues affecting all of us. Prime Timers Room - Facilitators Liz Phillips and Mary Hess
7:00 PM - "A Quick Journey Through the Bible" - Large Hall - Facilitator George Bercaw O.P.
The Study Focuses on the history of covenants and salvation throughout the Bible using a color coded time line.
Wednesday - Beginning September 17, 2014
6:30 to 8:00 PM - "Momnipotent" - Facilitator Kathy Hotton,LPC - Large Hall - A study program designed especially for all women of the parish. Focus is on finding peace, balance, and joy in your vocation as a woman and a mother. Course includes videos, journaling and heart-to-heart, down-to-earth discussions led by the LPC from Catholic Charities and our parish.
6:30 to 8:00 PM - The "Catholicism" Series (Repeat Presentation) - Facilitators Members of the Dominican Laity - Library - Video Series by Fr. Robert Barron taking you to 15 countries and 50 locations illuminating spiritual and artistic treasures of the church, revealing the Catholic Faith and richness of her people.
Fridays - Beginning September 19, 2014
7:00 PM - CD of the Month discussion: Timely topics centering on our faith and moral, social and cultural issues affecting all of us. Prime Timers Room - Facilitator Mike Lucas - Library
New Parishioners Brunch
For parishioners who have joined St. Stephens in the past year, there will be a New Parishioner Brunch on Sunday, November 9th following the 8:30 Mass. Come and enjoy the fellowship, meet Father Manuel and members of your new parish family.
Parish Life Picnic
The annual Parish Life picnic will be held on October 12th from 12-4 pm. We will have a petting zoo, cotton candy, snow cones, bingo, balloons, pumpkin painting and various youth games. We will have various inflatables for youth of all ages to enjoy. There will be hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings. Plan to attend and enjoy the food, games and fellowship. Its a great day for families to get together. See you there.
Congratulations to Ray Powell!
Ray Powell, a St. Stephen parishioner, was ordained as transitional deacon on June 14 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Knoxville. For those of who couldn't make it to Knoxville for this great event, the Nashville Chapter of the Dominican Laity has posted the video of Ray's ordination.
Please pray for Ray as he begins his ministry as a deacon and continues his discernment to the priesthood.
Please pray for Ray as he begins his ministry as a deacon and continues his discernment to the priesthood.
Parish Religious Education - Starts Sept. 3 - Register Now!
St. Stephen Church offers religious education classes for children, kindergarten through Confirmation (9th grade+). Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m., beginning in September. Follow this link for Registration information (or go to the Religious Education link on the left side of this website). Please call Marilyn with any questions at 423.892.2957.
Confirmation Reflection Day
On May 17, 2014, Confirmation candidates and their sponsors gathered together the day before Confirmation to pray, talk, laugh, and reflect on the sacrament and what it means in their lives. Here's a brief look at what took place during the retreat.
Share Sunday
On the first Sunday of each month, we will collect various items to be distributed to local agencies. Parishioners are encouraged to collect needed items and place them in the bin in the Church vestibule.
Below is a schedule for remainder of the year:
Below is a schedule for remainder of the year:
- March: Breakfast foods: Cereal, breakfast bars, coffee, bottled juices, juice boxes, creamers, pancake mix, etc.
- April: Baby products: Diapers (all sizes), wipes, baby food, juices, formula, bottles
- May: Laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectants wipes and sprays, tissues, paper plates, cups, and cutlery
- June: Water, Juice, Gatorades, powdered milk & other drinks
- July: Household products: Cleaning supplies, mops, brooms, bucket, cleaners, toilet and bath cleaners
- August: Soaps, shampoos, body wash, deodorants, combs/brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash
- September: School Supplies: pencils, notebooks, paper, lunch bags, lunch boxes, back packs, crayons, etc.
- October: Hats and gloves
- November: Canned goods for pantry: gravy, sweet potatoes, can vegetables, stews, rice, etc.
- December: Socks and underwear for school aged children
Youth Ministry Twitter Account
Did you know that our Youth Ministry is on Twitter?
Check it out! Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/StStephenDofK
Contact Dan Pacitti, Director of Youth Ministry, for more informaion at 423.531.0823.
Check it out! Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/StStephenDofK
Contact Dan Pacitti, Director of Youth Ministry, for more informaion at 423.531.0823.
PRE 2013-2014
Parish Religious Education (PRE) is available for Kindergarten (age 5) through Confirmation. Contact Marilyn (423.892.2967) if you have any questions.
Young Adults Group
Faith - Food - Fun - Service
All young adults (ages 18-39) are welcome to attend after the 11:00 am Sunday Mass. Hope to see you soon!
All young adults (ages 18-39) are welcome to attend after the 11:00 am Sunday Mass. Hope to see you soon!
- When ?
Most Sundays (12:15 pm - 2:00 pm) - contact Robbie to make sure - Where?
St. Stephen Administrative Building (upper level) - Contact?
Robbie, 805.233.0860
Automated Giving
To enroll in Faith Direct, the Parish eGiving program for on-going electronic offertory contributions, use the link below or click on the image. On-going Contributions
- There is no cost to enroll.
- Faith Direct is a secure automated program for making electronic donations to St. Stephens Catholic Church via bank account or credit/debit card.
- Transactions occur automatically on the 4th or 15th (or next business day). The total amount of your donations for the current month will be processed in one monthly transaction.
- Faith Direct, as the merchant of record, is strictly regulated and Level 1 PCI compliant, and only you can designate the amount to be debited on a monthly basis. You can make changes to or cancel your amount at any time by accessing your account online, or by calling Faith Direct at 1.866.507.8757.
- Faith Direct does not disclose any non-public personal information (including email address) except as required by law. To protect your information, they maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards.
- Electronic donations through Faith Direct benefit St. Stephens Church by increasing net revenue, decreasing administrative costs and providing a clearer picture of cash flow for the church's needs.
- Faith Direct makes electronic giving so easy and convenient. Sign-up today!
Pray for our Seminarians
Remember to keep our seminarians, Adam and Ray, in your prayers. Below is a sample prayer that you may wish to use -
God our Father, You have chosen Your Son, Jesus Christ, to reveal Yourself to us. You have chosen Your church to show us Your love through Him. You have chosen _________, your son, to be a priest as a sign of that love to Your people. We pray that the Holy Spirit continue to fill him with Your peace and joy as he prepares for the holy priesthood. We pray that through his priesthood he may proclaim the wonder of Your faithfulness and love to all through Jesus Christ our Lord! Amen.
God our Father, You have chosen Your Son, Jesus Christ, to reveal Yourself to us. You have chosen Your church to show us Your love through Him. You have chosen _________, your son, to be a priest as a sign of that love to Your people. We pray that the Holy Spirit continue to fill him with Your peace and joy as he prepares for the holy priesthood. We pray that through his priesthood he may proclaim the wonder of Your faithfulness and love to all through Jesus Christ our Lord! Amen.
Help Support Our Seminarians!
Did you know that you can help the Knights of Columbus #6099 support our Seminarians by bringing in your aluminum cans to the bin in the parking lot? Every can helps!
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