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. Jubilee Novena Prayer - Until October 7 We beseech you O Lord that as we your people celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Miami, give us continual health of body and soul and through the glorious intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Patroness, lead us as one family united in Christ to the everlasting joy and light of your heavenly kingdom. Plegaria Del Novenario Del Jubileo Te imploramos, oh Señor que nosotros tu pueblo, al celebrar las Bodas de Oro de la Arquidiócesis de Miami, nos des continua salud de cuerpo y alma y a través de la gloriosa intercesión de la Bendita Virgen María, nuestra Patrona, nos guié como una familia unida en Cristo hacía la eterna felicidad y luz de tu Reino Celestial. Por Cristo, nuestro Señor. Amén "Informacíon Parroquial en Español" 
Golden Anniversary of the Archdiocese
Today, throughout the Archdiocese of Miami, local parish communities will celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the Archdiocese marking 50 years since the establishment of the Diocese of Miami, which in 1968 became known as the Archdiocese of Miami incorporating Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe ... 
Mind & Body Youth Retreat a Success!
September 26th through the 27th, St. Stephen Life Teen Community hosted an incredible Spirit-Filled retreat. The retreat was entilted "Mind and Body", and touched on areas of Human Sexuality from a Catholic perspective and issues of Separation and Divorce ... 
Wellspring Retreat for Divorced & Separated Fosters Healing
Wellspring Experience, a retreat for persons who have experienced significant loss through divorce, will take place the weekend of October 10-12 at the Sacred Heart Center of St. Bartholomew Parish, (8005 Miramar Parkway, Miramar). It provides a time out from everyday stressors to work on oneself in ... 
BOLD Justice
BOLD Justice Issues Assembly (Asamblea de Asuntos de Justicia) ¿Cuando… when? Thursday, October 16 at 7 PM Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church 400 N 35th Avenue Hollywood ¿Quienes… who needs to attend? All people that held house meetings and people that attended ... 
Pastor's Final Note - Hispanic & Fall Back Festival!
This year we are combining our annual Hispanic Festival with the exciting FALL BACK FESTIVAL filled with Dance Troupes, Latin Music, Entertainers, and Costume Contests for small children, International Latin Foods and Thrilling Rides! When? Friday, October 31 thru Sunday, November 2. If you want to ... 
Important Election Dates
Respect Life Month
October is “Respect Life Month”. We are all encouraged to take the opportunity to remind ourselves of the critical role we each play in restoring the sanctity of all human life from the womb to the tomb in our North American society! Saint Stephen Church needs to renew its commitment to life by re-establishing its Respect Life Parish Committee. If you are interested in becoming part of it, please call the Rectory Office. God bless you! 
Catholic Bishops of Florida Election Year Statement
Vote with a properly formed conscience in order to defend human life and protect dignity.... Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As citizens of the United States, we have a duty to participate in framing the debate of public issues and the selection of those who occupy positions of civic leadership. As ... 
Crisis-Proofing Your Marriage
What steps can couples take when life is going well to help Crisis-Proof a Marriage? Fr. Alex's 25th Anniversary Our wonderful Pastor, Fr. Alex Roque, is celebrating his 25th anniversary of ordination. Watch this great YouTube Video of his history: Fr. Alejandro Roque, OMI...mi historia 
Ways to Support Our School
Like all schools, St. Stephen School, needs the help of its families, and people in the parish, to provide extras. You can help us earn free equipment with little effort but the rewards are great. It's easy, you can save box tops, Campbell's product labels, recycle cell phones and ink cartridges and more... 
Featured Link: Headline Bistro - Because Catholics Need to Know
Headline Bistro provides headlines from around the world of interest to Catholics. Provided by the Knights of Columbus this helpful site allows you to choose headlines from your state or top stories in the US. It provides excellent resources for voting, blogs, podcasts and more. 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. 
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. 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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. 
DeMystifying Canon Law
"Canon law is more than just regulations, but is active living out of our Catholic tradition," says author Pete Vere. Discover how Canon Law affects you... 
Sweet Humility
What is it about Humility? Why do I have to be humble? How does my pride affect Christ and my relationship with him? Discover what is Sweet Humility. 
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 ... 
What is Excommunication and How it Affects You?
Excommunication is a vastly misunderstood sanction of the Church. How does it work? Is it forever? Can you automatically excommunicate yourself? By accident even? Find out how it works... 
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. 
Ministry to Persons with Same-Sex Attraction
In the Archdiocese, we are called to minister to all of God’s children: this includes those who experience the challenge of a sexual orientation other than heterosexual. The Church has consistently pronounced what our Lord has said, “You are to love in the way I have loved you.” ... 
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, ... 
Our History - St. Stephen Church
Discover how our parish started from just an altar made with orange crates and cement blocks, and "pews" made from wooden planks... 
What's Wrong With In-Vitro Fertilization?
Catholic teaching has called in-vitro fertilization techniques immoral for decades. But most Catholics still haven’t heard the news. "Couples Ask: What’s Wrong With In-vitro Fertilization?" 
Bible Guides for the Old & New Testaments
If you are studying the bible or just curious about the history of a book of the Bible, such as who wrote it, when, where, why, etc. Our excellent Bible Guides for both the Old and New Testaments will help you understand God’s Word by showing the history behind it... 
Purgatory: 911 for Souls
Purgatory. The image is of Hell, but with an escape hatch. This misunderstood teaching of Christ and the Church is really an example of the Love and Mercy of God. "What?" You say. Mercy? Love? What do those have to do with it? Well let's check out the Bible & see what it says. Read this great article by leading apologist Patrick Madrid "Purgatory: God’s Emergency Room for Sinners" at Envoy Magazine. 
Do We Believe What the Early Christians Did?
What did the early christians believe? Do we believe what they did? Has the Catholic Church upheld and preserved these beliefs? Justin Martyr was an early christian in a very dangerous time. He was a contemporary of the Emperor and about the year 152 he wrote to the Roman Emperor in defense of Christians against the false charges leveled against them by their pagan neighbors... 
The Danger of Centering Prayer & How to Truly Pray
Centering Prayer is a popular but very controversial form of prayer... 
Infertility Treatment & Catholic Teaching
Many Catholic couples who experience infertility can achieve pregnancy without resorting to immoral medical treatments. Learn more with an interview With Dr. Thomas Hilgers of the Pope Paul VI Institute - "Infertility Treatments, in Accord With Church Teaching." 
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GoodSearch.com is powered by YahooSearch.com; it is an internet search engine with a unique social mission: TO HELP FUND CHARITIES AND SCHOOLS 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 ... |
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