Announcements

Fr Schwab will be offering first priestly blessings after all the Masses today, Sun, Jul 2.

Second Collection for the Building Fund.

John Hymes, our parishioner, passed away on Tues, Jun 27. His funeral Mass is scheduled for Thurs, Jul 13, at 10 am. A Rosary will precede the Mass. Parishioners are invited to attend. Please keep John and his family in your prayers.

Fr Evaristus celebrates his 40th anniversary of priestly ordination on Mon, Jul 3.

Tuesday – 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!).

This Thursday is the anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Maria Goretti. Consider undertaking fasting or other acts of reparation for the benefit of child victims of abuse.

St. Monica devotions this Thurs, Jul 6, after the 6 pm Mass. 

First Friday falls this week. However, the noon Mass will be a Low Mass.

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.

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.