December 12, 2019

Simbang Gabi Mass & Salo Salo, December 21

Simbang Gabi Mass & Salo Salo - Mass followed by Reception in the Social Hall, December 21st 5:00 pm Mass. Come pray and experience our beautiful 22nd celebration of the Simbang Gabi, a tradition of the Fil-Am community here at St. Stephen. Your canned good donations will go to our food bank program which helps our parishioners and neighbors. May your Advent continue to be prayerful.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Christmas Decorating, December 23rd

Monday, December 23rd at 9 AM. Meet at the font. A few heavy-lifters are needed.
Sign up in the narthex or RSVP to Janet at sstm.liturgy@gmail.com.

Live Phone Operators on Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th. Time slots available from 9 AM - 7:30 PM.
Sign up in the narthex or RSVP to Betty at bettymencke@gmail.com.

Ushers & Greeters for Christmas Masses
Extend a warm welcome to our neighbors and share your joy this Christmas by serving as an Usher or a Greeter. May all who enter the doors of St. Stephens know they are welcome in our community!
New Usher Training will be offered Sunday, December 22nd @12:45 PM in the Church.
Sign up in the narthex or RSVP to Janet at sstm.liturgy@gmail.com.

Parking Lot Attendants

Parking lot attendants are needed before & after 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass & 11:00am Christmas Day Mass. For details please email Kim Anderson at sstm.facilities@gmail.com.

Feast of St. Stephen with Archbishop Paul Etienne, December 26th

We are pleased to welcome Archbishop Paul Etienne on December 26th as we celebrate St. Stephen's Feast Day at our 10:00 am Mass. It will be our 50th anniversary of the first Feast Day for our Parish Family in our church building. We will have a Potluck reception following Mass in our restored Social Hall. Please join us in this celebration hosted by Parish Life. Please prayerfully consider helping with setup and cleanup. Email Kim Anderson at sstm.facilities@gmail.com

Are you a Baptized Catholic Who has Never Received Confirmation?
Wouldn’t it be a blessing in your life to receive the GIFTS of the Holy Spirit through Confirmation?
Adult Confirmation Sessions Begin January 23rd, 7-9 PM! To learn more about our Adult Confirmation program (adults over the age of 19) call or e-mail, Anne Merklin 253-631-1940, ext. 126, or sstmassociate@gmail.com.

Are You or Someone You Know Thinking of Returning to the Catholic Church?

While people become separated from active Catholic life for all kinds of reasons, but Christ extends His invitation of love for all to return home. Our parish community welcomes anyone looking to rediscover their Catholic Faith! It is our hope and prayer that you’ll feel welcome to join us for a time of rediscovery. Contact Bill Swedberg at billswedberg@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 ext 121 to learn about our group meetings beginning soon!

Upcoming Funeral Services

Funeral Mass for Ollie Burton is Thursday December 19th at 11:00.

Funeral Mass for Lisa Kingsbury (Daughter of Stephanie Kingsbury) is Saturday December 21st at 11:00.

Advent Gospel Reflections

DAILY MEDITATIONS FROM BISHOP ROBERT BARRON! Spend your time with Christ in the Gospel this Advent alongside Bishop Barron and the Word on Fire community. To receive these free daily Gospel reflections in your inbox every morning visit https://adventreflections.com/

Clothing Drive

St. Stephen the Martyr Knight of Columbus are Collecting Clean and Gently Used clothes, blankets, sleeping bags, and warm socks for the homeless and those in need. Please consider this gift. Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me. (Matthew 25:40) Please place this items in one of the two boxes located In Narthex and lower floor exit to parking lot.

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