St. Stephen Catholic Church & School
www.StStephenParish.Net
6044 SW 19th Street
Miramar, Florida 33023
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Welcome!  Bienvenido!
to our home on the Internet. Learn about our parish, its ministries, and the depth, beauty & truth of Catholicism.
We welcome you to St. Stephen's and invite you to join us in worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ and sharing His love.
Please sign our "Guest Book" before you leave.

RCIA - English Classes for adults interested in receiving the sacraments or learning more about the faith to join the Catholic Church begin August 24th after the 11am mass.  The location is the Teacher's Staff room in the school.  Enter by the back gate behind the church.

Schedule Change -  the Wednesday morning Mass will be at 8:30am for the duration of the school year.

The Religious Education office is open Sundays from 9am-1pm.  Please register your child for CCD as soon as possible for the upcoming classes.  For more information please call 954-962-8801.

"Informacíon Parroquial en Español"


NEW!  See a Sneak Peak of the St. Stephen School Website!
St. Stephen School has a new website.  Still under construction, you can come see a Sneak Peak of our new center of information for everything you need to know about our school.  View the lunch menu for the month or see the school calendar, contact information and more.  Just click the St. Stephen School link on the left.



God is Good
This was an interesting week for me, especially with all the commotion in preparation for Tropical Storm Fay to hit the South Florida area. Those of you that were at any of my masses last weekend I prayed that God would send his angels to protect us here in South Florida, pushing the storm away and ...



Help for Undecided Voters
To help parishioners become informed on where candidates stand on key issues, the Florida Catholic newspaper, Florida Catholic Conference, Florida Knights of Columbus and Florida Council of Catholic Women have teamed up to question those running for state and federal office. To see how candidates on ...



Pastor's Final Note
Many of you have been able to give a little extra and we are noticing the difference, yet we are far from getting the weekly contributions to the necessary level. To those that have increased I say ‘Thank you! For those that have not, I pray that you will have a change of heart: CAN YOU ...



Free Mammograms!

Any woman needing a MAMMOGRAM but that have no insurance or the funds to pay for it, Coral Springs Medical Center has a program (through the Lisa Boccard Fund) that will make them available free of charge. Also, ‘free follow up biopsies’ will be provided if needed. You don’t need to live in Broward County to qualify for this program. Call Carol Kohn (954) 227-4399 for details.





Weekly Reflection from the Bishop's Office
The Gospel of Matthew reflects the original refusal of some Jewish-Christians to include the Gentiles in the mission of the Church. Because of the number of Jewish converts in this early community, it is not surprising that Matthew emphasized the mission of the apostles as aimed only to the children ...



Do You Need Legal or Immigration Help?
Do you need legal help? Catholic Charities Legal Services, Inc (CCLS) provides professional immigration services and attorney representation. If you need help but don't have the money, CCLSI may be able to help you. Call 954-486-2070 or go to the "Catholic Charities Legal Services" website.



St. Stephen School

It's not too late to register your child for the 2008 - 2009 Academic Year!  Saint Stephen School is a fully accredited Catholic institution of the Archdiocese of Miami and offers a complete primary and Middle School education (4K through 8th Grade) with small classes in a safe, Christian environment. Give your child a solid Catholic Education. Call us at (954) 983-2636 for more information  If you are low-income, ask about the Florida Pride Scholarship program.  Read more about us...




Separated & Divorced Groups
The Archdiocese of Miami invites persons going through a divorce to attend on of their various support groups throughout the Diocese. One of these groups meets each Monday night, from 7 to 9 PM, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Pembroke Pines at the Education Building. Call (954) 432-0206 ...



Lay Ministry Program
Applications are being accepted for the School of Ministry / Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program. This two year formation program is for lay people who wish to grow in their understanding of their Catholic faith and/or wish to serve in the Church. The program is offered in English, Spanish, and Creole ...



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





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...Recently updated on 8/13/08.



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."



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...



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 786-244-2869.



How to Pray
Here are some things to keep in mind as you persue a deeper relationship with God through silent prayer this Lent. Let Fr. John C. McKloskey teach you "How to Pray"



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."



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 ...



Professional Counseling Services
Catholic Charities Counseling Program services are being offered to our Parishioners. Services are for individuals, couples and families, adults and children. Fees are set on a sliding scale at several outreach offices throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. For more information please call (305) 758-0024 or 1-866-758-0025.



Radio Peace Program Guide - AM 1040
Radio Peace in English can be heard Mondays through Fridays, 7-10 a.m. and 5-6 p.m., on WLVJ-1040 AM. Mass also is broadcast live from St. Louis Parish on Sundays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. The toll-free call-in number for Radio Peace is 1-866-716-1040. RADIO PEACE PROGRAM GUIDE Weekdays: • Angelus, ...



A Few Good Men Needed
Our parish is a ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. We need a few good men to continue our worldwide mission. For more information call 1-800-358-4394, email at vocations@omiusa.org, or go to the Oblate website "www.omiusa.org".



Support Our School with GoodSearch.com
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Founded by a brother and sister team who lost their mother to cancer, GoodSearch is a simple concept, search the internet and generate money for a charity or ...




Flea Market Schedule!
Come to our great St. Stephen School Flea Markets. Vendors from all over the area, from fruit sellers to garage sales, inhabit our North and East parking lots once or twice a month.  If you need to sell some goods or just want to look around there is stuff for you!  See our schedule below.  To reserve a space call the ...



Pope, at audience, offers quick biography of St. Paul
At his Wednesday public audience on August 27, Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) sketched a rough ...



Chinese bishop arrested as Olympics close
China's most prominent "underground" Catholic bishop was arrested on Sunday, August 24: the day that also saw the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo of Zhengding was taken into custody by several police officers at Wuqiu cathedral. No ...





Pope, at Audience, Explains Importance of Saints
Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) encouraged devotion to the saints during his regular weekly audience ...



22nd Sun [A] 2008
Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27

The Olympic games were recently very much on our minds but as soon as they were over we quickly changed our attention to other things. In our fast moving world it seems to be our way of life, doesn’t it? Cable television presents ...





Be An Informed Catholic
  Women on the "Pill" Less Likely to Pick Compatible Mate
  China's March Against Religious Freedom
  Vatican OK's 1st Section of Mass Changes
  Three Priorities for Promoting Vocations
  More Catholic Doctors Scrub Contraceptive Scripts
  China Confiscates Bibles from American Christians
  Pro-Life Pharmacies Opening Around the US
  American Lessons from Europe's Fall
  Holy Sex@40
  What I Love About My Country
  Pope's Tree Blossoms - "A Miracle!"
  Priest Discovers Faith in the East v. in the West
  NFP - It Ain't Your Momma's Rhythm
  Marriage Isn't Easy - Even for Saints
  Voice of the Marytrs
  In 1968 Something Terrible Happened in the Church
  A Woman Decides to Carry Her Child Despite It Being Doomed
  Pornography, Why Not?
  How to Say Stop
  The Social Footprints of Contraception
  McDonalds Continuing Support for Gay "Marriage" & Events
  Answering Atheism - Scott Hahn
  APA Refuses to Acknowledge Abortion-Mental Health Risk
  India to Focus on Abstinence to Prevent AIDS
  Betancourt -Jesus Kept His Word
  Stifling Free Speech - Globally
  Anglican/Epicopal Church Falling Apart
  Adoption for Same-Sex "Couples"

From the Pastor's Desk
  NEW!  See a Sneak Peak of the St. Stephen School Website!
  God is Good
  Help for Undecided Voters
 

Pastor's Final Note

  Free Mammograms!
  Weekly Reflection from the Bishop's Office
  Do You Need Legal or Immigration Help?
  St. Stephen School
  Separated & Divorced Groups
  Lay Ministry Program
  Parish Event Pictures!
  Recommended Reading List

General News
  Making Peace With Your Past
  MEN! Join Knights of Columbus!
  Volunteers Needed! Feed the Hungry
  EWTN TV & Radio Online + Podcasts!
  All Night Adoration!
  Thinking of Becoming Catholic?
  Join St. Stephen's Concert Choral
  Change a Life Forever - Wheelchairs for World's Poor!

School News
  Support Our School with GoodSearch.com
  Flea Market Schedule!

Deepening Our Faith
  Daily Mass Readings & Meditations
  How to Make a Good Confession
  How to Pray
  How to Live in the Presence of God
  Can We Be Saints?
  The Seven Daily Habits of Holy People
  His Will or Your Will?
  Introduction to the Devout Life
  Contemplation for Busy People

Catholic Articles
  What Can You Do for a Loved One Whose Left the Faith?
  The Left Behind Books: Harmless Fiction or Anti-Catholic Propaganda?
  "The DaVinci Code" Is it True?
  Is Christ Really Present in the Eucharist?
  What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality
  Tattoos & Body Piercing: What's the Church Got to Say?"
  Making Converts of Cradle Catholics
  Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan
  Increase Your Faith w/Daily Mass Readings
  Radio Peace Music (RPM)
  What is Excommunication and How it Affects You?
  Stem Cell Research - The 10 Great Myths

Church Groups
  Adult English Choir
  Board of Ministers
  Cursillo!
  Group of 70
  Parish Pastoral Council
  St. Vincent De Paul Society
  The Legion of Mary
  Youth Choir

Diocesan News
  Catholic Home Health Services
  Natural Family Planning
  Respect Life
  St. Joseph Retirement Residence
  Help for the Elderly & Their Families
  Professional Counseling Services
  Local COURAGE Ministry for Homosexuals & Their Families
  Radio Peace Program Guide - AM 1040

Clergy Profiles
  Our Priests

Counseling
  Need Counseling?

History of Church
  The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
  50th Anniversary of St. Stephen Church - Our Story

Learning About Our Faith - Christian Life
  Great Catholic Authors!
  Grace: What It Is & What It Does
  "Praying to the Saints"