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Summer Masses at St. Stephen

Notice: Temporary Relocation of Masses


Beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, all Masses will be celebrated at St. Stephen’s Campus:


1101 Keaveny Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94597


There will be no Masses at Christ the King Campus until October.


We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this time. This temporary move is necessary due to a major renovation of the Christ the King church roof.

Your prayers and continued support, especially through donations, are deeply appreciated as we work to restore and preserve our sacred worship space.

Thank you and God bless you


All Masses at Christ the King Church will be moved to St. Stephen Church as we remodel the Christ the King church roof.


Saturday: 4:00 PM,  5:05 PM


Sunday:

  • 7:00 AM
  • 8:00 AM
  • 9:30 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 4:00 PM

Weekday Masses: 9:00 AM (Monday-Saturday)


Directions to St. Stephen Church

1101 Keaveny Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

 

  • Take Gregory Lane towards Pleasant Hill Road
  • Turn left on Pleasant Hill Road
  • Pleasant Hill Road turns into Camino Verde after crossing Geary Road
  • Turn Left on Conejo Way
  • Turn Right on Keaveny Court

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Christ the King Campus

Monday - Friday

9:00am (livestreamed)


First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass

5:00 PM - 6:00PM, Mass at  6:00 PM  (exposition and Mass livestreamed)


Saturday

9:00 AM & 4:00 PM Vigil Mass (both Masses livestreamed)

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Confessions


Sunday

7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 4:00 PM (10:30 AM Mass livestreamed)


St. Stephen Campus

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM


Saturday

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Confessions, Mass at 5:00 PM


Sunday

9:30 AM

Dear Friends,


It is with deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of our beloved priest and friend, Fr. Vince Cotter, who entered eternal life on Tuesday, July 8th at 3:00 PM.


A native of San Francisco, Fr. Vince was shaped by the rich diversity and character of the Bay Area. He discerned a call to priesthood with quiet courage and deep faith, and was ordained in 1993. Shortly thereafter, he began his priestly ministry at St. Ignatius of Antioch, where he would leave an enduring legacy. As pastor, Fr. Vince shepherded the community through a time of significant renewal—revitalizing parish life, deepening the community’s spiritual roots, and overseeing a major remodel of the church. By 1997, under his careful leadership, the parish had installed permanent pews and carpeting that reflected updated diocesan liturgical guidelines and a spirit of reverence and hospitality.


In 2001, he was assigned to St. Philip Neri Church in Alameda, and in the years that followed, Fr. Vince served faithfully in several parishes throughout the Diocese of Oakland. His ministry eventually brought him to Christ the King Church, where he served as Parochial Vicar before retiring early due to health concerns. Even in retirement, Fr. Vince remained a beloved presence in the community. Parishioners often speak of his gentle spirit, his quick wit, and his thoughtful homilies.


Fr. Vince was more than a parish priest—he was a spiritual guide and trusted companion for many. He had a unique gift for walking with others through life’s complexity, offering wisdom, compassion, and quiet encouragement. Whether as a spiritual coach, mentor, or friend, he helped others discover the

presence of God in their questions, their struggles, and their joys.


Just two weeks ago, I received a call from Fr. Vince, inviting me to Carlton Senior Living to anoint him. We spent a sacred half hour together—filled with honesty, warmth, and prayer. Even in his physical frailty, he radiated the same humor, kindness, and grace that so many have cherished over the years. He asked me to pray with him, and I saw in his eyes a man at peace—grateful for his life and ready to meet his Lord. Days later, he received the Last Rites from his dear friend and brother priest, Fr. Leo Edgerly.


His niece, Deidre, shared these moving words on behalf of the family:


“Our family is devastated by his passing, but we find comfort knowing he is reunited with his parents, his twin brother Kevin, brothers Dan and Rich, and his sister Kathleen. It is no surprise to us that Vince took one last opportunity to make us laugh. Tomorrow would have been his birthday—he would have turned 72. He lived his 71st year to the fullest, as he did all along.”


Fr. Vince lived his priesthood with quiet joy and deep affection for the people he served. He was a man of wisdom and welcome, of humility and humor. He knew how to lift others simply by being fully present. His legacy is one of compassion, integrity, and a heart anchored in Christ.

The Diocese has confirmed the following funeral arrangements:


Wednesday, July 30th – Vigil and Viewing

St. Ignatius of Antioch | 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch, CA 94509

  • Viewing: 1:00 PM – 6:45 PM
  • Vigil Service: 7:00 PM (I have been asked to preside.)


Thursday, July 31st – Funeral Mass and Burial

St. Ignatius of Antioch | 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch, CA 94509

  • Viewing: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Funeral Mass: 11:00 AM
  • Burial to follow (I will also preside at the burial.)


I will share any further updates as they become available. In the meantime, I ask you to keep Fr. Vince’s family, his many friends, and all who were touched by his ministry in your prayers. Let us give thanks for his life, his priesthood, and the faithful way he bore witness to God’s love.


May the angels lead him into paradise.

May the martyrs come to welcome him.

And may Christ, who called him, now receive him with joy.


In Christ,


~Fr. Paulson


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What's Happening at Christ the King - St. Stephen

  • Annual Backpack Drive

    Annual Backpack Drive in Partnership with Monument Crisis Center


    The Weekend of July 12-13 & 19-20


    Containers will be in the back of the church at St. Stephen


    Click on the button for the informational flyer

  • Temporary Change to First Friday Devotion

    Beginning in July, our First Friday devotion schedule will be adjusted while we are worshipping at  St. Stephen Campus.


    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 8:15 AM, Followed by Mass at 9:00 AM.


    Our next First Friday devotion will be on August 1, 2025.


    We anticipate returning to our regular First Friday schedule at Christ the King Campus in October or November.


    Thank you for your understanding and continued devotion during this temporary transition.

Livestreamed Masses

The following Masses are livestreamed for those who are unable to celebrate with us.


St. Stephen Campus
Monday - Friday

9:00am (and livestreamed)

First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass

5:00pm - 6:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Mass

Saturday
9:00am
4:00pm Vigil Mass

Sunday
11:00am

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199 Brandon Rd, Pleasant Hill CA

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1101 Keaveny Ct, Walnut Creek, CA