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***Mass Schedule Change! Monday-Saturday morning masses have permanently changed to 8am as of July 1st.
CAMBIO DE HORARIO ~ Comenzando el Miércoles, 1 de Julio, la misa matutina de las 7:45 AM se moverá para las 8:00 AM permanentemente.
The "Year of the Priest" has begun! Learn more here: http://www.usccb.org/yearforpriests/St. Stephen School will become a Somerset Academy Charter School! This is an excellent opportunity for students in St. Stephen School and for members of our parish with children in public schools in Broward and Dade to register with this FREE A-rated charter school. Please see the Somerset Academy Website for information on their academic program.
JOBS: Check out a official government website for government jobs.
Trabajos del Gobierno: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
You can now help our parish with our new 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" all in love with God is the greatest of all romances; to seek Him, t
Strength From Weakness
OUR WEAKNESS CAN ALSO BECOME OUR STRENGTH IF IT HELPS US INNOVATE Sometimes what seems a weakness is only a signal that we are pursuing the wrong trail. In today’s second reading we hear Saint Paul complaining to God about his “thorn on the side”: “…a thorn in the ...
Natural Family Planning Week is July 19-26!
Natural Family Planning is a very scientific and highly effective way of spacing babies. Learn more about NFP and how it can help YOUR marriage at ForYourMarriage.Org
America is...
America is A WONDERFUL MIXTURE of a diverse people that started with the early settlers joining those native to the land, followed by streams of more immigrants from many countries over the years to present. America is FREEDOM to vote your choice, dissent in a loud voice, practice your belief, ...
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, ...
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.
Weekly Reflection from the Archbishop's Office
Mark wants his readers to learn about the mighty deeds of Jesus fast. In the first 5 chapters of his Gospel Jesus has shown power over demons, over the forces of nature, over sickness and even death. This should have been enough to strengthen the faith of his followers. Yet, with chapter 6 begins ...
St. Pete Times Special Report on Scientology
The St. Petersburg Times has released a disturbing Special Report on the Church of Scientology. Interviewing several former top level leaders of the organization...
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.
Answering "Angels & Demons"
The movie Angels & Demons is a thinly-veiled, but brutal attack on the Catholic Faith that will again shake the faith of potentially millions of people who know little about Catholic teaching and Catholic and Western history. It is full of half-truths, historical inaccuracies, and outright lies. "Answering Angels & Demons," by Mark Shea is an electronic book you can download for free to help you answer the errors contained in the book and movie. You can get this dynamic resource by going to the Answering Angels & Demons Website.
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
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 ...
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.
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.
Tuesday Night English Prayer Group
We have grown! Our prayer group has grown and we now pray in the Chapel in the Church. Please join us in prayer to Our 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 954-989-2023.
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
Featured Link: The Vatican on YouTube
Want to know what is happening with the Pope and the Vatican? Check out the Vatican YouTube Channel videos, news and official texts are offered here in four languages, and it's updated daily.
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 around 6:45 AM 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 ...
