Fellowship & Prayer Groups

"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:20 

Tuesday Night Mass and Fellowship (TNM&F) is about praising God and enjoying and supporting each other. We pray for those who are ill and for the needs of the parish, and support each other in times of need. Our parish mission statement reads in part, "to build one family united in prayer and love." In the spirit of this statement, TNM&F is a gathering of parishioners, beginning with the regular Tuesday weekday Mass (6:00 PM) and continuing, usually in the Parish Hall, with fellowship where a potluck meal is shared in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Occasionally, the host may host the dinner at their home. All parishioners are welcome to participate in this wonderful, enjoyable evening. The evening usually concludes no later than 8:30 PM. 

Cooperative activities and fellowship of the St. Stephen Women's Society ministry encourage spiritual development of its members, our parish, and our community at large. We provide love, friendship and social activities; assist the priest with altar care and sacred vestments; procure items for the church as approved by the priest; provide assistance when possible for parish families in need; and plan and carry out fundraising projects. The Women’s Society supports Catholic Charities, the Salado Family Relief Fund, the St. Stephen Fall Festival, Prayer Chain and Bereavement Ministries, as well as other parish activities and celebrations throughout the year. All women are welcome and encouraged to be a part of this vibrant church ministry.

For more information, please contact Karen Booth at sswomensociety@saintstephenchurch.org

The St. Stephen Fellowship of Catholic Men is a committed group of men who recognize their need for God's help and who exist to support, strengthen and maximize the spiritual growth of their fellow Catholic men. They gather in Christ's presence in an atmosphere of trust, equality and fellowship to share personal feelings and experiences and study the Word of God in the Scriptures. They unconditionally accept each other and prayerfully support one another in the role of fatherhood, marriage, patriotism and duty as a Catholic man. Please click here to download a copy of their prayer. This group meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM. 

For more information, please contact Robert Michalewicz at ssmengroup@saintstephenchurch.org 

The Women's Bible Study Group participates in various biblically based study programs presented by renowned theologians. These programs are designed to enrich one's spiritual life by helping the women of St. Stephen to grow in knowledge of their Faith.

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. 

The Prayer Chain is composed of many parishioners who offer up intercessory prayer for those in need. They pray for those within the parish community and others. While ther is no official meeing time, the group will occasionally join other parish groups like the Legion of Mary for communal prayer (rosaries, Stations of the Cross, Adoration, vigils, etc.) 

For more information,please contact Sandra Thomason at prayerchain@saintstephenchurch.org

Women of Faith is a ministry designed to bring women of all ages and life experiences together to grow spiritually, understanding our sacred call as women while deepening our relationships with one another and our community.

Women Of Faith (WOF) will resume on September 27th, 2021. We meet Monday evenings 6:30-8:00pm except the 2nd Monday of each month. In preparation for Father Albert Haase, OFM Lenten mission this upcoming year, we will begin with his book,  “Becoming an Ordinary Mystic” Please notify Sherri Moreno at Womenoffaith@saintstephenchurch.org by September 12th to make arrangements to have your book ordered.

The objective of Grupo de Oracion  is primarily one of faith formation, teaching each member the love that Jesus has to offer so that they may return that love to others. They meet each Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. They begin with Mass and end with other activities like praise and worship music, presentations, guest speakers, testimonies, and group discussions. There is also a Holy Hour every second Friday of the month. The leadership group meets on Monday evenings to discuss it’s future plans and schedule.

The Cursillo is an intensive three-day retreat on Christian doctrine. It is a form of renewal designed to stimulate persons to engage in apostolic action in their environments. The Cursillistas meet on Tuesdays after the 6:00 PM Mass to persevere in their Christianity and apostolic work within the parish.