Announcements

Second Collection for Peter’s Pence.
Today’s propers are from the Dedication of a Church.

Consider signing up for our parish festival – the Pig Roast – in the courtyard after any of the Masses today, Sun, Jun 25.

Fr Braun departs from the parish on Mon, Jun 26. Please keep him in your prayers. He will be offering his daily Masses while traveling to his new parish for the parishioners of St. Stephen’s.

Fr Schwab will arrive late on Wed, Jun 28. His first public Mass at the parish will be on Thurs, Jun 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, at 6 pm. First priestly blessings will follow.

First Saturday falls this week.

July 4! Believe it: St. Stephen’s is a great place to watch the fireworks! A few years ago, when a severe drought made fireworks illegal outside the city, we invited parishioners to the parish grounds for the evening. Since then, this parish picnic has grown into an impromptu annual event. Bring a quilt or lawn chairs (if you like), some food and beverages! The picnic will take place after the 6 pm Mass; parishioners are welcome to stay as late as they like (within reason!).

Summer Retreat – 2023. “The Transcendent Joy of the Mass of the Ages.” Silent retreat; Father Jacob Hsieh, O.Praem., July 30 – Aug 3. $750 / person. Private room & bath, all meals included. Christ the King Retreat Center. Register: 916-407- 7930, or inquire at St. Stephen’s office or bookstore.

We are finalizing rooms & meal plans, the final date we will take registrations will be Mon, Jul 10.

Pig Roast. Please mark your calendars for Sat, Aug 5! More announcements will be forthcoming. Those looking to volunteer could please reach out to Gloria Santana at 916- 832-2811. We will be signing up volunteers after Sunday Masses on June 18 and 25; please consider helping out – a great way to meet other parishioners!

Rummage Sale (for the Pig Roast). Bring your new, clean, next to new, valuable, or antique items to Classroom 2. Toys, houseware, large baskets, and nice items that you no longer need or want. More expensive items will become prizes for Pig Roast, Chesterton Event or Christmas Party. No clothes, (except new), electronics, furniture, or hard to handle items. Questions? Call Mary & Mike Schaefer at 916-850-5555.

St. Stephen Bookstore is accepting book orders for the 2023 – 2024 school year. Just send your lists to: ststephenbookgift@gmail.com or bring your list to the store. Please make sure to include your family name and contact information.