Christ the King - St. Stephen Parish

Celebrating All Saints’ Day


Saturday, November 1

Christ the King Campus - 9am Mass


Moving Back to Christ the King Campus

We are joyfully preparing to move back into Christ the King Church on November 1st. There is still some finishing work to be completed—particularly around the roof and the halo—but we are doing our very best to ensure a smooth and safe return.


Beginning the first weekend of November, we will resume our regular Mass schedule on both campuses:


Christ the King Campus

  • Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 4:00 p.m.

 

St. Stephen Campus

  • Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses (9:00 a.m.)

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday – St. Stephen
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday – Christ the King

I want to sincerely thank you for your patience, generosity, and cooperation over these past four months. Your support and understanding have made this major transition possible.


As we return, please know that you are free to worship at either campus. Whether you attend Christ the King or St. Stephen, we remain one parish, one community, united in faith and love.


With gratitude and blessings,

Fr. Paulson

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Dear Friends, 


With deep gratitude and joy, I welcome all of you back to Christ the King campus this 

weekend. What a blessing it is to return to our spiritual home after these many months 

of renovation. 


Your generosity and steadfast support have made this possible - we now have a 

beautifully restored and fully ventilated roof, and a freshly repaired and painted ceiling that truly brightens our church. In the coming weeks, we will also complete the painting of the side walls, bringing renewed life and beauty to our worship space. 


I am especially grateful to Mike Hall for his dedication in coordinating the automation of our lights and sound system. The work turned out to be far more complex than expected, since the power sources and switch gear 

were located in different parts of the church. Thanks to his persistence and skill, all the lights have now been replaced and are functioning as intended. The full automation will be completed shortly.


Our sound engineers will also be replacing the speakers around the crown above the altar once the scaffolding is fully removed in the first week of December. With these final touches, our church will be completely

renewed - a true testament to your faith, patience, and generosity.


As we reenter our beloved church, I ask for your continued patience for just a little while longer as we bring this project to full completion. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making this restoration possible through your prayer, encouragement, and unwavering support.


The Pope Meets King Charles: At the request of King Charles, supreme governor of the Church of England, an extraordinary ecumenical prayer service was held with two profound themes - Christian unity and care for

creation. The service opened with a hymn whose text was written by St. Ambrose and translated into English by St. John Henry Newman, a figure who himself symbolizes the bridge between Anglican and Catholic faith traditions. Newman's journey from Anglican priest to Catholic saint, and King Charles' presence at his canonization, highlight a deepening relationship between the churches.


The Sistine Chapel setting gave rich meaning to the second theme - care for creation. Beneath Michelangelo's Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement, symbols of divine creativity and human accountability, the royal couple, Pope, and the Anglican Archbishop prayed together - a striking image of unity born from division.


The liturgy itself, presided over by Pope Leo, featured choirs from St. James Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Sistine Chapel, blending voices across traditions in one harmonious act of praise.


A Model for Catholic Parishes: This historic service stands as a powerful model of collaboration and witness for Catholic parishes today. It reminds us that healing divisions among Christians and caring for 

creation are not optional ó they lie at the heart of the Gospel. In every local community, we are called to embody this same spirit: to pray together, serve together, and safeguard God's creation together.


I am heartened that here in our community, pastors from various Christian denominations gather every month for an hour of honest conversation and mutual support. We share what is happening in our churches, reflect on current challenges, and look for ways to collaborate in serving our people. There is a genuine sense of communion among us, even as some churches remain hesitant to join. My prayer is that, in time, all may come to the table - for Christ prayed "that they may all be one."

Over the years, we have shared in joint services and interdenominational celebrations, including our annual Thanksgiving worship, and I was invited to a movie night at Hillcrest. Each of these encounters builds bridges and reminds us that unity is not uniformity but a shared mission rooted in love of Christ and care for the world.


Unity in diversity, reverence for creation, and shared mission - these are not lofty ideals but living realities when the Church, universal and local, takes seriously the prayer of Jesus: "That they may all be one."


Fr. Paulson

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Mass of Remembrance

Sunday, November 2


10:30am Mass at CTK

A special Mass of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 2 at CTK.


At this Mass we will pray specially for all who have died during the past 12 months. 

Mass of Remembrance

Saturday, November 1

5pm Mass at St. Stephen

 

Mass of Remembrance will be held at St. Stephen during the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, November 1, with our candlelight procession. Names of those deceased during the past year can be added to our Remembrance scroll by calling the St. Stephen office at 925-274-1341.

 

Pictures of your deceased family and friends can be placed on our Remembrance Table in the back of St. Stephen. These pictures will be on display throughout the month of November.

ChristLight 18 has been postponed until February 2026.  Stay tuned for a new date.

Livestreamed Masses

The following Masses are livestreamed for those 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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