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We welcome you to St. Stephen's and invite you to join us in worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ and sharing His love.
NEW! FRENCH/CREOLE MASS ~ St. Stephen Parish now has a Saturday Mass at 7:30 PM in Creole and French followed by a Charismatic Prayer Group in French/Creole.
Many People are Hungry in Our Community - Please donate food to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please donate non-perishable canned goods, rice, peanut butter, pasta, etc. to feed those who come to our church door every week asking for food because they and their children are hungry. Bring any donations to the rectory or leave food inside the doors of the church, or donate cash in the baskets at the doors.
Join us on THANKSGIVING DAY ~ Thurs., November 26 at 9 AM. A reminder that there will be a special collection for our St. Vincent DePaul Food Room. There will not be masses at 8 am and 7pm, and the Rectory Office will be closed for the Holiday Weekend. The Adoration Chapel will be open.
St. Monica Parish (3490 NW 191 St. in Miami Gardens, FL) invites you to a very special evening ~ “Singing to Jesus in Christmas”. Come and join us as we present our Christmas concert with traditional Christmas Carols, Dance, Piano and local guest stars. Saturday, December 12th at 8 PM. Donation- $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years. Call (305) 788-4190 and (305) 926-4255.
La Parroquia de Santa Mónica (3490 NW 191 St. en Miami Gardens, FL) les invita a una celebración especial: “Cantado a Jesus en Navidad”. Con canciones tradicionales de Navidad, baile, piano y la participación de destacados artistas locales. El sábado 12 de diciembre a las 8 PM. Donación- $10 por adultos, $5 por niños menores de 12 años. Llamar al (305) 788-4190 y (305) 926-4425.
The "Year of the Priest" is in full swing! Learn more here: http://www.usccb.org/yearforpriests/
When You Book Your Holiday Travel You can help our parish by using our Travel Service website. Every time you book travel, concert tickets, flowers and lots more St. Stephen receives a commission and the prices are as good or better than Travelocity or Expedia. Check out our article below!
"Informacíon Parroquial en Español"ine with God is the greatest of all romances; to seek Him, t
The King Could Not Understand
It is said that King George III of England (America's enemy in the Revolutionary War) felt terrible about the loss of the 13 British Colonies. In fact, for the rest of his life, he could not pronounce the word INDEPENDENCE without stuttering it, yet he was a king that still had some good ...
Don't Be Left Out!
The Archdiocese of Miami invites you to read and/or download this week’s Florida Catholic news bulletin featuring Archbishop John C. Favalora’s column in English and Spanish, a feature article regarding the House of Prayer of Divine Mercy in Miami, and the round-up of upcoming events in parishes throughout the archdiocese; log on to www.miamiarch.org and click on the Florida Catholic icon on the News Center page to open the news bulletin.
Also, pick up this month’s Florida Catholic newspaper and read in depth articles regarding healthcare reform, our two catholic cemeteries located in the archdiocese and gridiron glory- the football success stories of 3 local catholic high schools. Read about these stories and so much more by picking up your copy of the newspaper in the back of the Church after Mass.
Book Travel & More and Help St. Stephens!
We are excited to announce the addition of a new funding program for St. Stephen Catholic Church. St. Stephen Catholic Church now has its own little Travelocity®! You can find it at: www.ytbtravel.com/ststephenchurch. How it works: Every time travel is arranged through an online travel website, ...
One Final Note
THANKSGIVING DAY This coming Thursday we will show this manner of courtesy to each other as we gather as family and friends in gratitude to give “Thanks” for the many blessings received during the last year. In our Roman Catholic Tradition we do so each and every time we gather ...
Weekly Reflection from the Archbishop's Office
Every year on the final Sunday in Ordinary Time the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King. The feast of Christ the King was added to the calendar of feasts by Pope Pius XI on December 11, 1925. The wonderful characteristic of this passage from John is its dialogue between two rulers, ...
What You Should Know in the Health Care Reform Debate
"The current national debate about health care reform should concern all of us. There is much at stake in this political struggle, and also much confusion and inaccurate information being thrown around. My brother bishops have described some clear “goal-posts” to mark out what is acceptable reform, and what must be rejected...." Bishop R. Walter Nickless of Sioux City, Iowa explains in depth what we Catholics should expect or reject in a health care reform bill...
Featured Link: SQPN Catholic Podcasts
Check out the SQPN Catholic audio and video podcasts. The StarQuest Production Network is the leading Catholic provider of Podcasts with great ones such as Technochurch, Grace Before Meals (the priest chef who beat Bobby Flay in a "Throwdown,") Daily Breakfast w/ Fr. Roderick, Catholic in a Small Town and lots more. You don't need an iPod to listen to podcasts, any mp3 player will do, or listen on your computer. It is well worth your time.
Daily Mass Readings
If you are interested in deepening your walk with Christ you may want to consider reading the Daily Readings for each daily Mass. Over 3 years you will have read almost the entire bible and you will have the added spiritural benefit of following the ...
Monday Night English Prayer Group
Come join us in worshipping the Lord! You are invited to attend the English Prayer Group every Monday at 8pm in the Church Chapel. For more information please call Maralyn at 954-240-7317.
Recommended Reading List
Every avid reader loves a Recommended Reading List and here is ours. This extensive list includes great, solid Catholic Books, including bibles, that you might want to investigate, and how to find them.
How to Live in the Presence of God
The Savior is described by St. Luke as telling His followers to pray continually and never lose heart. Let us think seriously about what we are told. Fr. John Hardon explains "How to Live in the Presence of God."
Let Fr. John Hardon Teach You!
Want to learn more about Christ and your faith? Want to learn more about how to become closer to Christ? Fr. John Hardon, SJ was a very popular and learned priest and spiritual director. He can teach you too! Access his countless talks about the faith at the Real Presence Association.
What is Spiritual Direction?
What is Spiritual Direction and how can it help you get closer to Christ? What is meditation and how do you do it? Fr. John Bartunek, LC has excellent resources to help you learn at his blog Catholic Spiritual Direction
Vocal v. Mental Prayer
What is the difference between Vocal and Mental Prayer and why do we need both? Can you do it wrong? This is very important for your spiritual life, be sure to read Fr. John Bartunek's article Vocal and Mental Prayer at his Catholic Spiritual Direction website.
What Does it Mean to Have a "Personal Relationship with Christ?"
"Fr. John, What does it mean to have a "personal relationship with Christ?" ... I pray regularly, go to Mass, what am I missing?" Fr. John Bartunek explains this relationship at his website Catholic Spiritual Direction.
Keeping & Deepening Our Faith in Troubled Times
What do you do when you are struggling with discouragement during these difficult times? Fr. John Bartunek gives us some insight in how to cope in Keeping & Deepening Our Faith in Difficult Times
6 Questions About Your Prayer Life
1. Is prayer changing me? 2. Is prayer making any difference in my life?...
Communion Service at 12:15pm Monday & Friday
Please join us for a Communion Service in Spanish at 12:15pm on Monday & Fridays in the Rectory Adoration Chapel.
Adoration Chapel Open 7 Days a Week!
You can visit the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament Every Day of the Week! Join us for daily Eucharistic Adoration in the Rectory Adoration Chapel located at the side of the Rectory office, from 8:30am to 8:30pm. For more information call Dulce at 754-244-2869.
Hours for Our Church Library
Check out our Church Library! Featured in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, our library is located in the Church Rectory at 6044 SW 19th St., the hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to Noon. We have 1300 great Catholic books and tapes. Stop by the rectory and check out books that, for the most part, you can't get at the public library...
Change a Life Forever - Wheelchairs for World's Poor!
There are 100 million disabled children & adults in poor countries who need a wheelchair but cannot possibly afford one. Imagine pulling and crawling on your hands and knees through dirt and mud every single day. The "Free Wheelchair Mission" is distributing free wheelchairs, made from simple parts, to many in the developing world. For $44.40, the price for a dinner for two, you can donate a wheelchair and change a life forever. Read about the fantastic story of the inventor and "how this mission came to be."
Parish Event Pictures!
Did We Take YOUR picture? Come see all the pictures from all our events in one convenient place! http://picasaweb.google.com/StStephenParish
YOU Can Help End the Deaths in Our Neighborhood!
In OUR neighborhood unborn babies die every day just blocks from St. Stephen Church. Matthew Glynn and other parishioners are doing prayer vigils each Saturday Morning from 7:30am-10am at this location - SW 62 Avenue and Miramar Parkway on the sidewalk of the west side of 62 Avenue (Next to ...
Radio Peace Music (RPM)
RPM is offering Christian music from artists of all denominations. Its 24 hours a day proclaiming the Gospel. The station plays contemporary Christian music in Spanish and English, along with any other music that delivers a wholesome message. The music plays in blocks of time based on genre, such as ...
Info for Divorced Moms
Many divorced Catholic women feel alone, with many questions about how they should proceed with their life in the Church. Divorced Catholic Moms is a resource for women to understand what their divorce means in the Catholic Church and is dedicated to giving hope where there might be none.
