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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 Fourth Sunday of LentMarch 31st, 2019

Surrounding Our Sinful Life to Christ

"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion and if you want to be happy practice compassion."

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today 's Gospel passage showsthe unconditional love of our Father. As we read this parable we can categorize the life of prodigal soninto 3 phases, first as a sinner, here he forcefully takes his share and leaves his father and brotherand lives a very sinful life. Second, as under conversion, here he comes to his senses and realizesthat how sinful he has been and decides to go back to his father. Third, as a convert, here he comesback to his father and he confesses his sins to him and the father instead of scolding his son heembraces him and accepts him as son. This shows the compassion of the father towards his son.

Much more than this is the compassion of our Lord as Fr. Henry JM Nouwen in his book, " TheReturn of Prodigal Son: A Story of home coming" writes, more than any other parables in the Gospels,the parable of Prodigal Son expresses boundless compassionate love of the Lord" and more interest-ingly this Gospel passage is found only in the Gospel of St. Luke which shows St. Luke's intention toshow the Compassion and mercy of our Father to the whole world.

From Old Testament time onwards Lord has promised his unconditional love for us, as book ofProphet Isaiah 54:10 states that "Though the mountains may depart and hills be removed but mysteadfast love shall not depart from you, says the Lord who has compassion on you". We shouldrealize the fact that our God never abandons any sinners he accepts the sinners and embraces themwith his compassionate arms like a hen who gathers her broods as psalmists says, " How often haveI desired to gather you children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings".

So my dear brothers and sisters, during this Lenten season let us all feel this compassionateembrace of Jesus by accepting and surrendering our sinful state to our Lord and if we feel that we havenot committed any sin then St John gives us a reply in his letter 1:8 that, "If we say we have no sin,we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us."

We as Christians not only should experience the compassionate love but also should express it.I conclude using the words of Dalai Lama, that "If you want others to be happy, practice compassionand if you want to be happy practice compassion." AMEN.

Weekly ReadingsApril 4 Thursday of the Fourth Week of LentEx 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47April 5 Friday of the Fourth Week of LentWis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30April 6 Saturday of the Fourth Week of LentJer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53April 7 Fifth Sunday of LentIs 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11

March 31 Fourth Sunday of LentJos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32April 1 Monday of the Fourth Week of LentIs 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Jn 4:43-54April 2 Tuesday of the Fourth Week of LentEz 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16April 3 Wednesday of the Fourth Week of LentIs 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30

Words from Fr. Jaya

April 1 Monday8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary8:30a –10:30a Darling Dusters10:00 -11:45a Food Banknoon — 2:00p Rosary Making11a--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 UniversityApril 2 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 Chaplet3:00p – 3:30p Scripture Study6:45p -- Legion of Mary7:30p – 9:00p Knights of ColumbusApril 3 Wednesday12:00a-12:00a Eucharistic Adoration8:30a – 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary1:00p – 3:00p Library3:00p – 3:30p Divine Mercy Chaplet4:00p – 5:45p Food Bank5:30p – 6:00p Evening Prayer6:30p -- 7:00p MASS7:00p – 9:00p Returning Catholics7:00p – 7:45p Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena7:30p – 9:00p Sacred StoryApril 4 Thursday3:00a – 12:00a Eucharistic Adoration8:30a -- 9:00a Morning Prayer & Rosary8:30a –12:00p Thursday Crew3:00p – 3:30p Divine Mercy Chaplet6:30p – 7:00p MASS6:30p – 8:30p Alpha6:30p – 8:30p Cub Scouts7:00p – 8:30p FAQ Apologetics7:00p – 8:30p Living Stations Rehearsal7:00p – 9:00p RCIA & Adult Confirmation7:15p – 7:45p Most Precious Blood of Jesus DevotionApril 5 First Friday6:00a – 7:15a Men’s Prayer & Reflection8:30a – 9:00a MASS9:00a–10:00a Reconciliation9:00a–9a Sat. 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 CrossApril 6 First Saturday7:30a – 8:00a Morning Prayer8:10a – 8:20a Benediction8:30a – 9:00a MASS

9:00a – 4:00p Eucharistic Adoration1:00p – 3:00p Library3:00p – 4:00p Reconciliation5:00p – 6:00p Vigil MASSApril 7 Sunday6:00a – 8:00a Eucharistic Adoration8:30a – 9:30a Mass9:45a – 11:00 Library11:00--12:00p MASS1:00p - 3:00p Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal5:00p – 5:30p Library5:30p – 6:30p MASS7:00p – 8:30p FAQ Apologetics

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FAITH FORMATION WINTER/SPRING/SUMMER 2019 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:

Elementary Programs (K – 4th Grade) Wednesday Nights 6:00 to 7:15 pmApr. 03 - Religious Ed and 1st Eucharist ClassesApr. 10 – NO Religious Ed and 1st Eucharist Classes (Spring Break)

Youth Programs (5th – 12th Grade) Sunday Nights 6:45 to 8:30 pmMar. 31 - Connections ClassApr. 07 – NO Connections Class (Spring Break)

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

Adult ProgramsJun. 15 – Next Infant Baptismal Class (Please See Important Details and Information Below)

Faith Formation Programs

LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSSPERFORMANCE DATES

St. Stephen the Martyr Middle School and High School Youth arepreparing for the 32nd year of the presentation of the Living Stations.They will present the Living Stations at three locations once againthis Lent. Friday, April 12th at St. Brendan's in Bothell, Wednesday,April 17th at Holy Rosary in West Seattle and on April 19th, GoodFriday, at St. Stephen the Martyr. Presentations will begin at 8:00pm. Invite your friends and neighbors and join our youth as theyshare the Passion of our Lord in a way that will touch the hearts of allwho attend.

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.

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Schedule Change for Wednesday Night, K-4th GradeClasses: Please keep checking your new class calendar!We modified our schedule after the Parish Hall flood. There willbe Religious Ed and Sacrament classes on April 24th, theWednesday after Easter. Questions? Contact the Faith Forma-tion office at 253-631-6175, ext. 115 or email Maria atsstm.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 June 15, 2019.From 9:00 am to 12:30 pm inclassrooms 128-129. Pleasetake class 3 months prior to de-sired 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).

Praying to save lives continues atKent Valley Planned Parenthood, 10056

S.E. 240th. Your sign-ups facilitatecontinuous prayer 8 - 4 daily.

Please sign up to participate atwww.40daysforlife.com/kent or at the 40

Days narthex display.SAVE THE DATE: Closing Event Satur-day, April 13th, 7:00 pm No Host Dinnerand 8:30 pm Candlelight Vigil. Details

coming next week.The USCCB quote…“Because life is our first and most basic gift from an infinitelyloving God, it deserves our utmost respect and protection. Direct attacks on innocenthuman life are always gravely wrong.” --United States Conference of Catholic Bish-ops, On Embryonic Stem Cell Research

.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,

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Fulong and Ngan Nguyen, Adam Bynum, XavierMascaren, Jesusa Cadalina, Dolores Zara, Jaime Zara,Henry de Guzman, Dolores Dela Cruz, Rachael Snelling

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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

Scholarship for College-Bound Parishioners - The St. Stephen Council of the Knights of Columbus is pleased to once again be offeringtwo $1000 scholarships based on accomplishments in the principles of the Knights of Columbus, church activities, community service and aca-demics. Application forms can be obtained from the parish Youth Ministry office or by contacting Pat Buckley, KofC Scholarship Chairman, atskiskier@comcast.net. Please cc: a parent to be compliant with KofC Safe Environment policy. Applications are due April 1.Come Up Higher: Answer the Call to Holiness by Fr. Zygmunt Kurzawinski. April 12, 7:30-9 pm and April 13, 8 am-noonSt George Parish, Seattle (@St Francis Hall). A free event * A freewill love offering will be taken. Sponsor: St George Filipino-American Asso-ciation. For info: (301) 848-0422 or (206) 832-6081Apologetics - How to answer friends and family when they ask, "Why do Catholics put ashes on their foreheads? What is Lent?" The Apolo-getics discussion group extends an open invitation for your questions about the Catholic Church. FAQ Apologetics is open to all for lively, funand informative discussions. Drop-ins encouraged, come for a visit Sundays 7pm-8:30pm in the Conference Room by the office area. ContactJane.gootherts@gmail.com with questions.

Cruise with Fr. Alex Pablo* 11 DAY Canada-NE Journey Vacation with Daily Mass: from October 5 to 16, 2019, departing from Montrealto Florida. If you would like to journey with him, visit Catholic Sites in Eastern Canada and cruise with Holland America Line, Contact KathleenTansey at 253-630-7755 or Kathleen@travelcenter4u.com .

Parish Communication With Flocknote! Parish members are invited to sign up to receive news, reminders, special announ-cements, etc. by subscribing to one or more lists, specific to your interests. Each member gets to choose their own preferredmode of receiving messages such as email, text message, social networking sites etc. To get started use the easy direct link onthe front-page of our parish website www.ststephenslife.com. Choose any or all of our ministries you’d like to hear from!

Would you like to learn about the Legion of Mary? Legion of Mary members offer their time, service and prayers to the Blessed Motherwho takes those gifts, purifies them and hands them to her Son. You are invited to come learn how to love Jesus through His mothers eyes.We meet on Tuesdays, in Room 130 at 6:45 PM. Our Mother is waiting to teach, mold, and fashion us into the best version of ourselves.Please join us, we have much work to do for her Son! For more information contact; Claudia at claudiad169@gmail.com.

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

Needed this week: coffee, little bags, big bags or cans of any size.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.Thank you, thank you for responding to our request for Gift Cards. We now have enough to start providing for specials needs thatare not available in the foodbank. Please continue to support our food bank with prayers and donations so that we can support others!Thank you for your generosity! PERISHABLE FOOD items go to the Food Bank directly. We will continue to have an ongoing need forgift cards. Again, thank you for your generosity.

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!

In today's Gospel the prodigal son repents and finds mercy in the heart of his father. Know that your penance during Lent can givethe poor the grace of finding the merciful heart of God the Father. In the month of February, through your gifts and the willingnessof our SVDP volunteers, our conference answered over 35 calls from our neighbors in need. We visited 15 homes impacting 43lives. We brought much needed food from the food bank to 9 homes and due to limited funds provided rent or utility assistance tofour of those families. Your almsgiving via the Outreach envelopes is greatly appreciated.

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.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.

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.

Don’t Miss the Footsteps of St. Paul Pilgrimage to Greece & Turkey, Including a 3-Night Cruise!Join Bill & Patty Swedberg, Pilgrimage Hosts, Fr. Brooks Beaulaurier, Spiritual Director, and Dr. Timothy Mull-ner, Pathfinders’ President, April 19-28, 2020, for the trip of a lifetime through Greece & Turkey. Follow in thefootsteps of St. Paul & the early Church while visiting sites such as Corinth, Ephesus, Thessaloniki, Athens,Santorini, and MORE! Download the Brochure Register TODAY: https://bit.ly/2TkqcoS Questions?info@pathfinders.me

TWELVE YEARS OF SOLIDARITY WITH MASAKA St. Stephen the Martyr is celebrating its 13th anniversary this year ofoutreach to Uganda in collaboration with Masaka Children's Fund! The Masaka Children's Fund goal is to educate and sup-port the orphans of East Africa, one child at a time. The fund is a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization begun by two St.Stephen's parishioners (Emily Bourgeois & Diane Cooper) in 2005. St. Stephen the Martyr Knights of Columbus invite You tosupport this great Mission by attending the Masaka Dinner. WE had to reschedule from April 27 to June 22, 2019. TheKnights from St. Stephen the Martyr are selling tickets now at all masses. Tickets price per person $15. We will not be selling

Tickets at door the night of the dinner. We look forward to seeing you there. God Bless you and Your Family, Dell Rogers, Grand Knight, St.Stephen the Martyr Council 13374

SPECIAL REQUEST: We have temporarily (we hope) lost our Bread Donor. So we will have an ongo-ing need for bread/bread products until we find a new donor or until we can start receiving from our pre-vious donor again. Last week we served 28 families.

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 $164Christian Social Action $217

To Our Parish: Budget Actual DifferenceLast Weekend $19,228 $21,863 $2,635Fiscal Year to Date $1,140,900 $1,161,943 $21,043

Our Other Giving:

An Evening with Doug Barry - This Saturday, March 30th

Following the 5:00 Mass - OPEN TO ALLOur keynote speaker for the Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference (earlier in theday) will stay with us for an evening session open to all! Doug Barry is a devotedhusband, father, and founder of RADIX - BATTLE READY, a Catholic apostolatethat focuses on encouraging and strengthening men, women and youth to be betterprepared to fight the battles that we all face in the world today, body, mind and soul.Since 1992 he has travelled both nationally and internationally, speaking to youngand old alike through television, radio and live appearances. Note: there is no fee forthis event. Don’t miss this engaging and powerful speaker!

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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