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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

Weekly Bulletin

Our bulletins are a snapshot of important events at Christ the King - St. Stephen. You'll find everything from Fr. Paulson's letter to what's happening with Youth Ministry.

This week's bulletin

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Come Celebrate with Us

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

Staying Connected

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is with great joy that I share some wonderful news with you. Last Saturday, June 21, at St. Stephen Church, Bishop Michael Barber installed fourteen men from diverse backgrounds to the ministry of acolyte during a beautiful and solemn Mass. This installation marks their final step before ordination to the Permanent Diaconate.

Among those installed were two members of our own Christ the King–St. Stephen Parish community: Nelson Gonzales and Wynn Norona. We are so proud of their dedication and commitment to serve the Church in this sacred vocation. In fact, their ordination to the diaconate is scheduled this coming October—and we look forward to celebrating that milestone with them.

The role of an acolyte is deeply meaningful. Derived from the Greek word for “follower” or “attendant,” an acolyte assists at Mass by preparing the altar, purifying the sacred vessels, and serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. This rite of installation is not only a public witness of their call but also the first time their families and loved ones see them vested for ministry.

As deacons, these men will one day be able to officiate at baptisms, weddings, and funerals, proclaim the Gospel and preach at Mass, assist in the preparation of couples for marriage and parents for baptism, and—perhaps most importantly—serve the poor and the marginalized with compassion and humility.

Over the past four years, Nelson and Wynn have undergone rigorous academic, spiritual, and pastoral formation. I have had the privilege of walking with them—alongside another acolyte from Danville—as they prepare to minister through the sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, and the rites of Christian burial. Their dedication has been inspiring.

Please join me in praying for Nelson and Wynn as they approach their ordination. May the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen them as they prepare to serve God’s people with love and humility.

Masses at St. Stephen Church: Our transition to St. Stephen Church has been unfolding smoothly, thanks to the dedication and support of all our ministers—especially our traffic control team under the guidance of Jack Murphy. I know many of you have already made this shift with grace and patience, and for that, I am deeply grateful.

St. Stephen is truly one of the most beautiful churches in our Diocese. In fact, Bishop Barber, who celebrated Mass there on Saturday morning, expressed to the diaconate candidates how much he admires the sacred beauty of the space. It is worth noting that the founding of St. Stephen Parish was made possible in part by a generous gift of $50,000 from both St. Mary and Christ the King parishes. The church itself was designed by Aaron Green, a student and later partner of Frank Lloyd Wright. The planning process spanned over two years and included a full master plan for a school, convent, and rectory.

Our liturgies at St. Stephen are flowing smoothly and efficiently. The Masses are slightly shorter and thoughtfully coordinated to allow for a more peaceful experience. If you wish to avoid the busiest times, I recommend considering the 5:05pm Mass on Saturday (Note the time change to 5.05pm), or the 7:00am, 8:00am, or 11:00am Masses on Sunday, as

well as the 4:00pm on Sunday afternoon. The 9:30am and 4:00pm Masses tend to be more full, and double-parking may be necessary during those times.

If you are able, I’d like to gently offer two suggestions that could help ease the parking challenges:

1. Consider parking along San Luis Road and enjoying a short walk up to the church—this small act can make space for others who may need to park closer.

2. If you enjoy biking, perhaps consider cycling to church during these summer months.

Your kindness, flexibility, and sense of community continue to shine through during this time of transition. Thank you for being such a beautiful part of our parish family.

With every blessing,

~Fr. Paulson

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

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 July 4, 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.
Annual Mission Co-op Second Collection
Every year all parishes in our diocese welcome a mission preacher. We are blessed that Fr. Jose will join us on the weekend of July 5-6. He will be speaking about the Pallottine missions.

Jose Eluvathingal, SAC, is a priest belonging to the Epiphany Province of the Pallottines in India, currently working with the Mother of God Province of the Pallottines in the Midwest. His ministry is in the field of mental health, serving as a psychologist online and in person. The appeal he is making is for the Pallottine missions in India and Zambia

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