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Welcome to Saint Stephen
Saint Stephen Parish is a worshiping community which seeks to live its Catholic faith based on Christian values. This parish is unified in diversity, committed to community service, and called to extend God's love to everyone. .
We are very glad to have you as a guest or a member of our Parish Family.
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UPDATED: Attending Mass at St. Stephen
Please join us for Mass either in person or via live stream. Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2020, weekday Masses, including the Saturday 5:30 PM Vigil Mass, will NO LONGER be live streamed. Only the Sunday 9:00 AM Mass and the 11:00 AM Spanish Mass will be live streamed. You will be able to view the Mass on the website home page or on our Facebook page at www.facebock.com/saintstephenchurchsalado
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
- Saturday - 5:30 PM in English
- Sunday - 9:00 AM in English - LIVE STREAMED on Facebook and on our website
- Sunday - 11:00 AM in Spanish - LIVE STREAMED on Facebook and on our website
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
- Tuesday - 6:00 PM in English
- Wednesday - 8:30 AM in English
- Thursday - 8:30 AM in English
- Friday - 12:00 noon in English
ATTENDING MASS AT ST. STEPHEN
Those attending Mass at St. Stephen are asked to make note of the following:- Maintain a 6-foot distance at all times (except between members of the same household)
- Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrances of the church building. Please, use them.
- Wearing facemasks is encouraged, but not required
- Those inside the church building will be limited to 50% of the building's full capacity
- Collection baskets will not be passed. Donations may be made via offertory stations, mail or online giving
- The Sign of Peace at Mass is suspended
- Those who like may join the celebration of the Mass from their car in the parking lot via the Facebook and website livestream. They may leave their car for the reception of Communion and must return to their car after the reception of Communion
THE DISTRUBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION AT MASS
The obligation to receive Holy Communion is presently dispensed, and not required for the fulfillment of one's obligation. Those receiving Holy Communion are asked to abide by the following:
- There will be one single-file communion line
- 6-foot distancing will be maintained
- Communion in the hand remains the temporary expectation (distribution on the tongue, while not recommended, will not be denied in accordance with Canon Law)
- Distribution of the Precious Blood remains temporarily suspended
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Are you or someone you know yearning to learn more about God?
Are you seeking a better understanding of the Catholic faith?
Do you want to feel more comfortable discussing our faith with others?
Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church?
If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, please consider joining us for RCIA. Everyone is welcome! For more information, contact the church office at 254-947-8037 or office@saintstephenchurch.org. -
Calendar
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Wednesday, September 30, 5:30 PM
Join us for our first night of Faith Formation. Registration will be required by September 23 because of COVID preparations. K-4th grade will meet from (5:30-6:30 pm) and 5-8th will meet from (7:00-8:00) pm. High School will meet on Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm starting October 4th.Read More -
Friday, October 2, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Stephen has Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 11:00 AM to 12 noon. Please join us before our daily Mass at noon.Read More -
Monday, October 5, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Women of Faith will resume in-person on Monday October 5th 6:30-8:00pm. All Diocese Covid guidelines will be followed. Discussions will be centered around Matthew Kelly’s books, “Beautiful Hope” and “Rediscover the Saints”. If you would like to share and strengthen your spiritual journey with other women please contact Sherri Moreno for additional information, womenoffaith@saintstephenchurch.org.Read More -
Thursday, October 8, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The Women’s Bible Study will begin meeting on Thursday, October 8 from 9 to 10:30AM in the Guadalupe Room. We will be starting with a study entitled “Jesus” with Jeff Cavins and Marcellino D’Ambrosio. All women are invited. Please wear a mask.Read More -
Friday, October 9, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Stephen has Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 11:00 AM to 12 noon. Please join us before our daily Mass at noon.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 ECCL 11:9—12:8Responsorial Psalm PS 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 AND 17Gospel LK 9:43B-45
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN Rosary at 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Rosary at 8:30 AM 11:00 AM SpanishEspañolES
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Potluck dinner follows
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Adoration at 11:00 AM
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Adoration Times
- Friday: 11:00 AM
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Amazing Grace Gift Shop
The St. Stephen Gift Shop will be open after all Weekend masses. The shop stocks numerous sacramentals, books, bibles, aids to prayer, greeting cards as well as religious jewelry and an assortment of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation gifts.We are conveniently located in the narthex with our main store in the church’s meeting facilities building next door. We invite you to come visit and be pleasantly surprised!
Saint Stephen Gift Shop is staffed
by volunteers in space provided
by our parish.
Our mission is evangelization.Come visit us!