Parish Office (253) 631-1940Faith Formation (253) 631-6175

13055 SE 192nd Street Renton, WA 98058www.ststephenslife.com

See a listing of Parish Staff on the back inside page.

Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 PMSunday 8:30, 11:00 & 5:30 PMReconciliation: Fridays 9:00-10:00 AMSaturdays 3:00-4:00 PM

The First Sunday of LentMarch 10th, 2019

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan

and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.

Jesus was filled with and led by the Holy Spirit into the desert for a time of trial. Why would the Holy Spirit lead Jesus,or any of us, into temptations. Don't we pray for the opposite in the Our Father, as in, "Lead us NOT into temptation..." Strange,the ways of the Lord, in fact, the Scriptures are clear, "Your ways are not my ways, sayeth the Lord." When do our ways notharmonize with His ways? I'll say that its when we rely on ourselves and not God. Jesus was totally dependent on God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus, fully human and fully divine, did not rely onhimself. What does that say for us? Should I, sinner that I am, rely on myself. The world says, "Believe in yourself", but Jesussays, "Deny yourself". What is to be made of these contradictions? Whatever we do, trust in Jesus is always better than trustingin ourselves. The Scripture says again, "Put no trust in princes, trust in the Lord." Lent is a wonderful time to examine where our hearts and minds are at regarding reliance on God. We have grown ac-customed to relying on ourselves internally for figuring out how to do things, what is best, and how to spend my life. It is hardto reverse such deep-seeded habits of mind. But great changes begin slowly, quietly, almost hidden from sight. It begins the mo-ment we speak to God about our problems versus trying to figure it our on our own. Whatever the problem, it is neither too bignor too small for the Lord. The more we speak to Him, the more likely we will learn also to listen. The more we listen, themore we will know His holy will for our lives. Let us surrender all our self-reliance this Lenten season, trusting God to bring us to a better place during these fortydays of penance. How do we do this? Ask the Lord. He knows you perfectly and loves you perfectly. He is infinitely trustwor-thy with our lives. He knows our hearts and their wounds. He desires to heal us and make us whole. Which means also beingwholly reliant on Him. Jesus told St. Paul, "Your weakness is my strength." Let us pray for the grace to embrace our weaknessand allow the Lord to be our strength during this Lenten season.

Study Update Thanks for all who were praying for me during my time of study at Mundelein Seminary. I've made significant progresson my thesis paper, which is focused on Bl. Antonio Rosmini's Five Wounds of the Church. The Five Wounds was rejected bythe Church, being placed on the Index of Forbidden books in 1849. No reason was given, nor any retraction made possible forBlessed Rosmini. The history of the publication of the Five Wounds shows plenty of political motivation for its condemnation.It stayed on the Index until the Index was dissolved in 1966. St. John Paul II asked for his works (over 100) to be reexamined.They were exonerated and Pope Benedict XVI beatified him in 2007. I will be attempting to show the relevance of the Five Wounds for today so that our Church can be deeply healed andrenewed in this time of trial. I'll be continuing to work on this paper in my spare time. Please continue to keep me and this workin your prayers. Thanks to all who kept the parish going in my absence, especially Fr. Jaya and our Pastoral Team. The weathercreated a great challenge with our parish hall, but God's providence is supreme, so it gives us a chance to renew some thingsdownstairs. Thanks for your patience and your faith-filled support.

Yours in Christ,

Weekly ReadingsMarch 14 Thursday of the First Week in LentEst C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12March 15 Friday of the First Week of LentEz 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26March 16 Saturday of the First Week of LentDt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48March 17 Second Sunday of LentGn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17—4:1; Lk 9:28b-36

March 10 First Sunday of LentDt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13March 11 Monday of the First Week of LentLv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46March 12 Tuesday of the First Week of LentIs 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15March 13 Wednesday of the First Week in LentJon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32

Words from Fr. Ed

March 11 Monday8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary8:30a –10:30a Darling Dusters10:00 -11:45a Food Bank11a--midnight Eucharistic Adoration3:00p – 3:30p Divine Mercy Chaplet5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer6:00p – 8:00p Library6:30p – 7:00p MASS6:30p – 8:00p Fil-Am Choir7:30p – 9:00p Financial Peace University7:15p – 8:30p Legislative AdvocacyMarch 12 Tuesday8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary9a – midnight. Eucharistic Adoration9:20a–11:45a Scripture Study12:00 –12:30p Stations of the Cross1:00p – 3:00p Library3:00p – 3:30p Divine Mercy Chaplet6:30p – 7:00p MASS6:00p – 8:30p Scripture6:45p -- Legion of Mary6:30p – 8:00p Girlfriends Lit & LatteMarch 13 Wednesday12:00a-12:00a Eucharistic Adoration8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary9:30a—12:30p Women's Guild1:00p – 3:00p Library3:00p – 3:30p Divine Mercy Chaplet4:00p – 5:45p Food Bank5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer6:30p -- 7:00p MASS7:30p – 8:30p St. Vincent de Paul7:00p – 9:00p Parish Council7:30p – 9:00p Returning Catholics7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena7:30p – 9:00p Sacred StoryMarch 14 Thursday3:00a – 12:00a Eucharistic Adoration8:30a -- 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary8:30a –12:00p Thursday Crew3:00p – 3:30p Divine Mercy Chaplet7:00p – 8:30p Living Stations Rehearsal7:15p – 8:45p Alpha6:30p – 7:00p MASS7:00p – 9:00p RCIA & Adult Confirmation7:15p – 7:45p Most Precious Blood of Jesus DevotionMarch 15 Friday6:00a – 7:15a Men’s Prayer & Reflection8:30a – 9:00a MASS9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation9:00a – midnight Eucharistic Adoration9:45a –11:00a Sacred Story10:00 –11:45a Food Bank3:00p – 3:30p Divine Mercy Chaplet4:00p – 5:30p Youth Choir Practice7:00p – 7:30p Stations of the CrossMarch 16 Saturday12:00a-1:00a Eucharistic Adoration6:00a – 8:00a Eucharistic Adoration8:30a – 9:00a MASS

9:00a – 4:30p Eucharistic Adoration1:00p – 3:00p Library3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASSMarch 17 Sunday6:00a – 8:00a Eucharistic Adoration8:30a – 9:30a MASS

7th Annual Seattle Catholic Men's ConferenceHosted by St Stephen the Martyr, March 30th!

Attention Men: Do you want to be the man that God has alwayscalled you to be? Grow closer to God with powerful speakers likeDoug Barry, Deacon Carl Chilo, Fr Ed White and ArchbishopPeter Sartain. These along with engaging worship and inspiringfellowship with hundreds of fellow Catholic men will make this aday to remember!Visit http://www.seattlemensconference.org for information andregistration.

9:45a – 11:00 Library11:00- 12:00p MASS12:00p-1:00p Eucharistic Adoration1:30p - 3:00p Living Stations Rehearsal5:00p – 5:30p Library5:30p – 6:30p MASS

Friday Night Fish Fry - Regretfully, due to the social hallclosure, the Friday Night Fish Fry will not be held the Lent.

Elementary Programs (K – 4th Grade) Wednesday Nights 6:00 to 7:15 pmMar. 13 – 1st Eucharist Mandatory Parent and Child RetreatMar. 13 - Religious Ed ClassesMar. 20 - Religious Ed and 1st Eucharist Classes

Youth Programs (5th – 12th Grade) Sunday Nights 6:45 to 8:30 pmMar. 10 - Connections ClassMar. 17 - Connections Class

(For Edge, Life Teen, CY1 and CY2 Check Your Calendars and Email for Program Dates.)

Adult ProgramsMar. 16 – Next Infant Baptismal Class (Please See Details and Important Information Below)

Faith Formation Programs

CALLING ALL TEENSFor an Experience of a Lifetime!!

Come join us and be part of the Living Stations! You will presentthe Passion of Christ with other teens and walk with Christ in a wholenew way. We need 40 teens (Grades 7 to 12) to be Actors, Readers,Stage Crew and more. To participate pick up your forms this Sun-day, March 10th. And, bring your completed signed form to the firstpractice on Thursday, March 14, 2019, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in themain church. All questions will be addressed during that time.

Next Deanery Event for All High School Youth: Sunday, Mar.17th, from 3:00 - 8:30 pm. It’s a St. Patrick's Day Event Hosted bySt. Vincent de Paul Life Teen in Federal Way. Registration forms willbe emailed to parents of high school youth or they can be picked upat Life Teen, Confirmation or Theology of the Body classes.

The Age to Receive theSacrament of Confirmation is moving:

The Archdiocese is asking parishes to begin the process of movingthe age of Confirmation to 7th grade. Beginning March 1st, all St.Stephen the Martyr students currently in grades 8 - 12 can begintheir preparation for Confirmation by enrolling in the Theology of theBody class for Middle School or High School Youth. This will be ahome study program that the teen and their parent will complete to-gether. For more information contact Debbie Blomquist atsstm.youth@gmail.com or at 253-631-6175, ext. 113.

Need Some Encouragement During the Week?Want to know what is happening in our Teen Programs? Follow uson Instagram sstm_teen.

Parents Please Note:The Schedule Change for Wednesday Night K-4th Grade Class-es. Due to the Parish Hall renovation, we’ve changed 8 of theclassroom locations. If you’re not sure of your child’s new classlocation, be sure to ask when you sign-in. Also, please lookcarefully at your new calendars! We’ve added new dates tomake up lost class nights. See change for March 13th. Also,we've changed the First Eucharist Retreat to end earlier at 7:15pm and babysitting is still available. Watch the bulletin and youremail for updates. Questions? Contact the Faith Formation of-fice at sstm.yfmoffice@gmail.com or Shannon atststephenskids@gmail.com.

Little Saints PreschoolOur Little Saints Preschoolregistration is now underway forFall 2019-20. If you would like toenroll your child or for more infor-mation contact Abbie Nelson, ourProgram Director, atsstm.littlesaints@gmail.com.

Our Next Infant BaptismalClass is March 16, 2019.From 9:00 am to 12:30 pm inclassrooms 128-129. Pleasetake class 3 months prior todesired month of baptism. A$10.00 donation per family isappreciated. Please Note:There are No Infant Baptism

Preparation Classes in April and May due to Lent and theEaster Holiday. For questions contact Teresa Wright via emailat: sstm.baptism@gmail.com

If you are a pregnant mother in distress or know someonefacing a crisis pregnancy, our Gabriel Angels are trained volun-teer mentors who walk beside Mom with spiritual, emotional, &practical support. Call 1-888-926-ANGEL to connect with an Angel.Questions? Contact Roberta Jorgensen:robertajorgensen@comcast.net

Pregnant & Need Help? Call 1-800-395-HELP or 1-877-NOT-ALONE to talk withsomeone 24/7 or visit www.optionline.org for information. Homeless & Pregnant?Call Good Counsel Homes, 1-800-723-8331, www.goodcounselhomes.org. Findwomen’s healthcare services at 3W Medical Clinic www.3wmedical.org/ in the U-Dis-trict (206-588-0311). Find local pregnancy centers at www.911babies.com, includingPregnancy Aid in Kent (253-852-1201) and Des Moines (253-878-3770), and NextStep in Lynnwood (866-892-5125).

March 6-April 14 we prayto save lives at

Kent Valley Planned Parenthood10056 S.E. 240th (James)

Details, March 24–30Jericho Walk,

and signups to participate atwww.40daysforlife.com/kent

The USCCB quote…“Maya discovered she was pregnant six months into her fresh-man year of college. When her son was born, she placed him with a very kind adop-tive family; she ‘just knew they were the right choice.’ Now, years later, Mayaemphasizes the importance of offering ongoing support to expectant mothers consid-ering adoption.” Learn how at www.usccb.org/women-considering-adoption. ~USCCBSecretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption”

.Praying For SickMarie Peacock Albers, Nela Pacleb, Irene Bauman,JoAnna Bailey, Jim Dougherty, Brian W. French, LydiaFranada, Chad Horky, Mary Byersdorf, Leila Abada,Kelley Chazes, April Sedall, Nicole Paulsen, ShelbyTalley, Christina Rafferty, Antonio San, Nicolas Nenita,

San Nicolas, Rolf Ju, Emelita Joyosa, Leonora Bernabe,Johanna Abafo, James Vaccaro, Marlene Hill, TeresaWright, Precilla Del Rosario, Yvonne (Dawn) Kunkle,

Jesse Boyovich, Jan Sykes, Phyllis Beaver, Joel Rivera,Julie Fernandez, Saksithan Hak, Lan Buck, Judy Severis,

Joshua Hecox, Charito Rubis Galindo, Rose Herlya,Manny Gutierrez, JJ Conavad, Jim Steckler, Cam-Tu

Fulong and Ngan Nguyen, Adam Bynum, XavierMascaren, Jesusa Cadalina, Dolores Zara, Jaime Zara

Serving in the Military Major Chris Huckins serving in Afghanistan,

Captain Patrick Warfel, Captain Philip Clay LT Luke Car-penter (deployed) Stephen Snelling, Zachary Cullers, in

Japan Jack Cullers in the US, Zenaida Roth, NavyDeceased December - February

Barbara Janisch, Samia Garanna, Edie Ficek, Paul MillerLorie Ewing, Otto (Bud) Henderson, Theresa Thueringer

and Mitsie OhashiTo add names to the box. please e-mail

ourbulletin@gmail.com, or contact Betty Mencke, 253-631-1940. To contact the Prayer Chain please see Teresa

Wright, at 425-255 0301 or teresa2pray@gmail.com

Human Life and Justice

Experience a Mini-Lenten Pilgrimage, Travel to the DeGoede Chapel, Shrine & Gardens to "Climb to Calvary" with Jesus. On Friday, April12, depart St. Stephen the Martyr after morning Mass and return about 6:30pm. Only $70 includes transportation, lunch, snacks, and more.To sign up contact Kathleen Tansey at 253-630-7755 or Kathleen@travelcenter4u.com

Grief Ministry - If you are grieving the death of a loved one, come find strength and compassion with the St. Stephen’s Grief Support Groupon Sunday, March 17th from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Chapel. Our topic will be “Pain, Pain Go Away”. For more info, contact Sharon Rasmussenat 425-228-1437. “God comforts us in all our troubles so that we will be able to comfort others.” 2 Corinthians 1, 4

Archdiocese of Seattle - Official Guidelines for Lent 2019Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This season urgently calls us toconversion. Christians are asked to return to God “with all their hearts” (Joel 2:12), to refuse to settle for mediocrity and to grow infriendship with the Lord. Jesus is the faithful friend who never abandons us. Even when we sin, he patiently awaits our return; bythat patient expectation, he shows us his readiness to forgive. Lent is a favorable season for deepening our spiritual life through themeans of sanctification offered us by the Church: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. At the basis of everything is the word of God,which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply.(From the Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for Lent 2017)

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence.Fasting is to be observed by all eighteen years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their sixtieth birthday. On a fast day,one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but togetherthey should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.Abstinence is observed by all fourteen years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health orability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priestshould be consulted. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumensshould undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for Baptism or of renewal of Baptism at Easter.(Code of Canon Law, 1251-1252)Penitential Practices - In addition to the universal Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, Paschale Solemnitatisspecifically commends the celebration of the form of the Rite of Penance according to the rite of reconciliation of several penitentswith individual confession and absolution. (PS 15) - The Chancery March 4, 2019

Under the Patronage of Saint Teresa of CalcuttaContact: Darlene SimpsonOffice Phone: 253-631-1940 etc 103 Email: darsimpson@gmail.com

Needed this week: Thanks for all the syrup that was donated last week. We ran out of Pancake Mix.So our request this week is: PANCAKE MIX, Pancake mix, and more pancake mix.Served last week: 30 families were served last week

Food Bank In Outreach BuildingMon‛s & Fri‛s 10am - 11:45amWednesday‛s 4pm - 5:45pm

FYI: People who are served by our food bank are only allowed to come once a month. You need to be a registered parishioner (min. 6months) to receive financial aid from St. Stephens. The food bank is an exception.We are Out of Gift Cards! We especially need general gift cards, i.e., Fred Meyer, Target gift cards, and gas cards. McDon-ald’s and Subway gift cards are always appreciated! Please support our food bank with prayers and donations so that wecan support others! Thank you for your generosity! NOTE: Please take PERISHABLE FOOD items to Food Bank directly.

Outreach Ministry

St. Stephen Housing Association is currently looking for people with a heart for service to join our board of directors. SSHA is atransitional housing program serving homeless families with children. We help families find stability and get back into permanenthousing, and our board helps to govern and guide our work. If you are interested, or would just like more information about this op-portunity, please call Ann Allen at 253-638-9798. No previous experience needed!

Living Stations of the Cross - Attention Teens! You are invited to be a part of this year’s pro-duction of the Living Stations of the Cross at St Stephen the Martyr! Don’t miss this chance to livethe Gospel story in a dramatic way! We need actors, readers, stage crew, costume & make-upfolks and more! Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons and Thursday nights. Presentations are April12, 17 &19. Come to our first rehearsal Sunday, Mar 10 at 1:30 PM. Questions? Contact Deb-bie Blomquist at 253-631-6175 ext 113 or sstm.youth@gmail.com. And YES, you can invite afriend!!

For Survivors of Abuse - Maria Goretti Network A peer to peer self help support group for women and men focusing on healing and for-giveness. For information on monthly meetings please e-mail Debbie@mgoretti.org or 253-307-4526.

Our Jubilee Book Is Here! Parishioners who had photo portraits taken are invited to pick up their copy in the Narthex after weekendMasses. Parishioners who did not have a portrait taken, but would like a copy of the book, will be able to purchase one. They are $20 each,cash or check only. Sales will be on a first come, first serve basis.Fr Jaya Needs a Car! Being new to America, our parochial Vicar, Fr. Jaya Kumar is in need of transportation. We are seeking financial contri-butions (checks made out to St Stephen the Martyr - memo line: Fr jaya’s Car) All donations are tax deductible, greatly appreciated, and impor-tant to Fr. Jaya’s Ministry!

Scholarship for College-Bound Parishioners - The St. Stephen the Martyr Council of the Knights of Columbus is pleased to again be offer-ing two $1000 scholarships based on accomplishments in the principles of the Knights of Columbus, church, community service and academics.Application forms can be obtained from the parish Youth Ministry office or by contacting Pat Buckley, KofC Scholarship Chairman, atskiskier@comcast.net. Applications are due by April 1.

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The Mental Health Ministry Committee invites you to find out how YOUR parish and faith community can provide understanding and supportto those suffering from mental illness and their families. Come to a FREE workshop luncheon event on Wednesday March 20th at Holy FamilyKirkland (NOTE change of location) from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Lunch provided. Register at erica@seattlearch.org

Save the Date: St. Anthony School's Open House, Minus the Snow! - Since the weather was not ideal for our lastopen house, we're holding a Spring Open House on Sunday, April 7th from 10:15 am until 1:30 pm. Stop in anytime duringthose hours to meet our Principal and teachers, tour our school, and have any of your questions answered. For more infor-mation or to schedule an individual tour, contact Jill Eaton at 425.255.0059 or eaton@sasr.org.

New to St. Stephen’s? Welcome! Learn more about our vibrant community by visiting our web site at www.ststephenslife.com or emailing us atWelcomeStStephens@gmail.com. Registration forms are online or may be obtained from the ushers and put in the collection basket or mailed in.Parish Office Hours: Most weeks, Monday - Friday, 9 AM - Noon and 1-5 PM.Bulletin Notices: The article deadline is 5 PM on the Monday before the weekend you wish it to appear. Notices about parish events or items of in-terest to the parish are welcome, however posting cannot be guaranteed. Email notices to: ourbulletin@gmail.com. Our bulletin is provided free ofcharge by the advertisers on the back of the bulletin. To place an ad, contact Nick Thoennes with Catholic Printery at 425-466-1378.

Parish Information

Marriage: Couples seeking Marriage must contact the church 9 months before their wedding date. Some preparation and Parish Registration arerequired before a date can be set. Contact Teresa Wright for details concerning marriage at (253) 631-6175, Ext. 120.Annulments: (for those who are divorced): For compassionate and confidential answers to your questions and for help through the annulment process,please contact our parish Tribunal Advocate, Veronica Smith-Casem, at vsmithcasem@gmail.com or 425-301-0356 .Baptism: Preparation and Parish Registration are required for both Parents and Godparents/Sponsors. Baptisms are held monthly. Contact the FaithFormation Office for details (253-631-6175).RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) For adults to become Catholic & be baptized. Contact Anne Merklin 253-631-1940 ext 126.sstmassociate@gmail.com

Main Office Phone: TEL 253-631-1940 / FAX 425-255-2943Pastor Fr Edward G. White To contact Fr. Ed please contact his assistant, Betty MenckeParochial Vicar Fr Jaya Kumar Embeti frembeti@gmail.comDeacon Dec. Carl Chilo sstmdeaconcarlchilo@gmail.comPastoral Associate Anne Merklin ext 126 sstmassociate@gmail.comPastoral Assistant for Outreach Darlene Simpson ext 127 darsimpson@gmail.comOffice Manager/Pastor’s Assistant Betty Mencke ext 100 bettymencke@gmail.comLiturgy Coordinator Janet Denby-Stewart ext 102 sstm.liturgy@gmail.comMusic Director Giuliano Grisi sstm.music@gmail.comPastoral Care Marijean Heutmaker ext 106 mariheutmaker@gmail.comPA Administration/Bookkeeper Eric Miller ext 101 sstmbookkeeping@gmail.comFacilities & Parish Life Coordinator Kim Anderson ext.129 sstm.facilities@gmail.comDirector of Faith Formation Shannon Battles ext 114 ststephenskids@gmail.comYouth Ministry Debbie Blomquist ext 113 sstm.youth@gmail.comEvangelization & Communications Bill Swedberg etc 121 billswedberg@gmail.comBaptism & Marriage Teresa Wright ext 120 sstm.baptism@gmail.comPreschool Director Abbie Nelson ext 123 sstm.littlesaints@gmail.comFaith Formation Support Coordinator Maria Trejo 253-631-6175 (ext 115) sstm.yfmoffice@gmail.comChild Care Nursery Liese Diachenko StStephensChildCare@gmail.com.St Stephen Housing Association 253-638-9798 office@ststephenhousing.orgSVDP Help-Line 206-767-6449Custodial Support Brian Guenther, Soo Kim briang.sstm@gmail.com

Rachel’s Corner: Hope and Healing After Abortion My burden is lifted and my heart feels life in it again. My promise to God is tonever walk this road of brokenness again. - Testimonial . Did the abortion decision cause you to feel emotionally numb and so brokeninside that you wondered how it could have affected you so much? Come join us on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat and let Him help you

release that burden and allow your heart to feel alive again. April 5-7, 2019 Stanwood WA. Call Aleah at 206-920-6413 Project Rachel is a pro-gram of Catholic Community Services. www.ccsww.org/projectrachel You are loved with an everlasting Love!

Parish Stewardship Giving

Maintenance Reserve $711Christian Social Action $1,618

To Our Parish: Budget Actual DifferenceLast Weekend $25,638 $25,918 $280Fiscal Year to Date $1,078,942 $1,085,088 $6,146

Our Other Giving:

Parish Communication With Flocknote! Parish members are invited to sign up to receivenews, reminders, special announcements, etc. by subscribing to one or more lists, specific to yourinterests. Each member gets to choose their own preferred mode of receiving messages such asemail, text message, social networking sites etc. To get started use the easy direct link on thefront-page of our parish website www.ststephenslife.com. Choose any or all of our ministries you’dlike to hear from! Note: Flocknote has been our most effective tool to communicate newsabout snow closures and power outages. It’s a great way to stay informed!

Join Fr Ed White this Lent to prayerfully reflect on (Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143)

During times when we wish to express repentance and especially during Lent, it is customary to praythese penitential psalms, designated as such from the seventh century. Prayerfully reciting these psalmswill help us to recognize our sinfulness, express our sorrow and ask for God’s forgiveness. Fr. Ed will

guide us through a morning of prayer and reflection based on the Commentary by St. John Fisher.

8:30 Mass (Optional but encouraged!) 9:30-Noon Prayer and Reflection in the Church

Childcare is available. Please contact Maria at 253-631-6175 ext 115 or sstm.yfmoffice@gmail.com by Tuesday, March 12th.

Note: There is no fee for this event

St Stephen the Martyr Church, 13055 SE 192nd St.Renton, WA 98058

Easter Triduum ScheduleHoly Thursday Mass 7:00 PMGood Friday Service 3:00 PM

Good Friday Living Stations of the Cross 8:00 PMHoly Saturday Decorating for Easter 9:00 AM

Easter Vigil 8:30 PMEaster Day Masses 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM

▪ We have a number of outdoor projects.▪ Please bring your labeled yard tools.▪ Free lunch provided!▪ Questions? Call Kim at 253-631-1940 ext 129.Register online at https://ststephenslife.com/special-events-1 orlook for cards in the pews.

Reconciliation Service March 21, 7:00 PMSeveral priests will be on hand for this special Lenten evening ofreconciliation. Join us for a special celebration of grace and mer-cy! Mass will be held at 6:00 PM.

Stations of the CrossAccompany Jesus on his journey to Cal-

vary by praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent. Join us inprayer Tuesdays at noon, March 12 - April 16 and Fridays at 7PM, with subdued lighting and contemplative music starting at6:40 PM, March 8 - April 12.

7th Annual Seattle Catholic Men's ConferenceHosted by St Stephen the Martyr, March 30th!

Attention Men: Do you want to be the man that God hasalways called you to be? Grow closer to God with powerfulspeakers like Doug Barry, Deacon Carl Chilo, Fr. Ed Whiteand Archbishop Peter Sartain. These along with engagingworship and inspiring fellowship with hundreds of fellowCatholic men will make this a day to remember! Visithttp://www.seattle mensconference.org for information andregistration.

The Living Stations of the CrossGood Friday 8:00 PMThis dramatic portrayal of theLord’s passion is presented by ourparish teens. Combining theatricalarts, music, prayer and reflection,the Living Stations are an impor-tant part of our parish Triduum. Allare welcome! You might considerinviting a friend! Teens wishing toparticipate should contact DebbieBlomquist at 253-631-6175 ext113 or sstm.youth@gmail.com

Make This Lent a Good One!Consider taking advantage of some exciting resources tomake this season especially meaningful. Daily e-mailed videoreflections presented by many exceptional Catholic thinkersare available at http://redeemedonline.com

Daily written Lenten reflections by Bishop Robert Barron areon our website at ststephenslife.com.

Give Up a Saturday for LentMarch 23rd 9:30 AM - 3:00Come join us in sprucing up our campus in preparation for Easter!Let our transformed campus reflect the transformation of our soulsthis Lent! We are only doing one Saturday this year so come for afew hours or all day. Meet in the Narthex. Mass at 8:30 AM! We’llpray together & then work together!

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Seattle CatholicMen’s Conference

March 30, 2019

Theme:Fight with Joy!

Hosted bySt Stephen the Martyr Church

Renton, WA

Begins with 8:00 AM MassConcludes at 4:00 PM

Lunch Included

Info and Registration at http://www.seattlemensconference.org/

Archbishop Peter J. Sartain Doug Barry Deacon Carl Chilo Fr. Ed White

Registration Form

Begins with 8:00 AM Mass - Concludes at 4:00 PM - Lunch included.Questions? Contact Bill Swedberg at billswedberg@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 ext

For online registration and event details visit http://www.seattlemensconference.org/

Seattle Catholic Men’s Confer-ence March 30th, 2019

Name _____________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

City ____________________________ State ________ Zip ________

E-mail _____________________________________________________

Phone Number _____________________________________________

Parish Name & City _________________________________________

Preference: Beef Burger Salmon Burger Veggie Burger

Registration Fee: $45Scholarships are available for students and those of special need. For informationplease contact Bill Swedberg at billswedberg@gmail.com or 253-631-1940 ext 121

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