April 30, 2021
First Eucharist Ceremony This Weekend
Please pray for our children as they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 1st at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Pray that they will feel the presence of God’s love. We also pray in gratitude for their parents and all their hard work in helping to prepare the children during this challenging time. May we all be fortified in faith and wisdom. For the livestream of these Masses click the image above.
Annual Catholic Appeal
Click the image above to see Archbishop Etienne’s discuss this year’s appeal.
The Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign supports over 60 ministries and services in the Archdiocese of Seattle. If you have already made your gift to the Appeal, thank you! If not, please return your pledge envelope today or donate online - the web address is on the pledge envelopes located in the pew. Thank you!
To make a donation click here.
Food Rollout May 22
St Vincent de Paul is distributing food to all our neighbors on May 22nd from 10:30am – 2:00pm in the SSTM’s lower parking level. Please be sure to let your neighbors know!
Volunteer Opportunities
Wash, iron, and organize Altar Server garments. This is an ongoing need. Email sstm.liturgy@gmail.com to volunteer. These jobs may be shared.
Knights of Columbus College Scholarships for 2021
St. Stephen the Martyr Knights of Columbus council 13374 is accepting applications for its scholarships from qualified candidates. Candidates must be from St. Stephen the Martyr Parish. Two scholarships worth $1,000 each are available. Only one scholarship will be awarded to an individual candidate.
The Applications can be found our Council website (www.KOFC13374.com)
Applications must be mailed or emailed no later than May 16, 2021.
May Events for Life
May 2,9,16,23 & 30 - Rosary For All Life at Our Lady’s grotto between the Sunday Masses at 10:00am.
May 3-8 - SSTM Prayer Partners stand vigil on Wednesday 10-Noon, or any time and day during the 1st week of the month at Cedar River Clinic, 263 Rainier Ave S, Renton Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am -5:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-2:00pm.
May 7 - Respect Life Ministry Eucharistic Adoration 7:00-8:00pm.
Medical Closet
The St. Stephen's Medical Closet provides free and easy access to medical equipment for St. Stephen's parishioners and their families. Parishioners can borrow donated equipment for as long as they need it, returning it when the need is no longer there. There are no fees. We run solely on charitable community giving. If you are in need of medical equipment or would like to donate medical equipment, please contact one of the following team members: Donna Williamson 253-854-1290 Willi3_5@q.com or Jennifer Walker 253-985-0109.
Gabriel Angels and PREPARES
Gabriel Angels and PREPARES Companions continue Walking with Moms. We are serving 9 families, with 27 children including a preemie, 6 babies and 5 toddlers and their siblings. Our greatest need in diapers is size 5 and soon toddler pullups as they toilet train. Although we have boxed clothes from newborn to 36 months, we were not prepared for the preemie who needs such tiny outfits. We are grateful for those who supply gift certificates and laundry & other household cleaners. If you wish to volunteer contact Roberta Jorgensen at Robertajorgensen@comcast.net or Kathleen Tansey/cell 253-653-6074
Please note: the Knights will be collecting items for Gabriel and Prepares projects. The main items needed are diapers sizes 1 to 6 and baby wipes.
Help Us Update Our Records!
It has become evident that our parish database is in dire need of an update! So many folks have changed their contact information or had children that our records are now inaccurate or incomplete. Please click the image to go directly to our online update form.
St Stephen's Now Livestreaming on Vimeo!
Our livestream broadcasts have recently been upgraded with the addition of the video hosting service, Vimeo. Click the image above or visit https://www.ststephenslife.com/holy-mass-live-stream where you can enjoy Mass and devotions live, within a media player right on our parish website (yes, you can expand to full screen). Want to watch yesterday's Mass? In our new Vimeo player the liturgy won't be interrupted with commercials! Still a big Facebook or Youtube fan? No worries; our liturgies will continue to be simulcast to those platforms as well.
Little Saints Preschool
Registration for Little Saints Preschool for the 2021-2022 school year is underway! The Mon/ Wed/Fri 3's & 4's class is already full but there are still openings in the Tuesday/Thursday 3's class and the Monday-Thursday Pre-K class. Pick up a form in the kiosk by the windows near the parish office and send to: Abbie Nelson, Little Saints Preschool, St. Stephen the Martyr, 13055 SE 192nd St. Renton, WA 98058 or sstm.littlesaints@gmail.com. We anticipate being back to our full schedule beginning in September! If you have any questions, email Abbie at sstm.littlesaints@gmail.com.
Welcome Video Reviews Details for Coming to Mass
Please click the image above for a video discussing details for attending Mass at St Stephen the Martyr.
Holy Land Olive Wood
We are happy to have Bethlehem Olive Wood carvings available for sale this weekend only. One hour before and after Saturday evening Mass and after Sunday morning Masses until 3pm. The Olive Wood will be located downstairs in the classroom wing, rooms 128/129 so to maintain safe distancing. We appreciate your support of the families who are living in the Holy Land.
Please Continue Your Financial Support
The restrictions on public Masses have seriously impacted our weekly collections. Like most parishes, 90% of our revenue comes from the generous support of our faith community. This generosity supports the many ministries of the church as well as maintenance of the building and grounds, utilities, insurance, and payroll. Please remember our parish in your prayers and by making your regular donation. You may donate through the mail or via electronic giving by clicking here.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
If your loved one is in need of anointing, please call the St. Stephens parish office to make arrangements for Fr. Ed to visit. If the person in need of anointing has or is suspected of having COVID-19, we will assist you in connecting with one of the dedicated Priests the Archdiocese has commissioned to administer sacraments to COVID-19 patients.
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