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Mass Schedule for 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.
Private Confessions Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

St. Stephen Campus

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
Private Confessions Saturday before the 5:00 p.m. Mass

Weekday Masses (9:00 a.m.)

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

First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

St. Stephen Church which begins at 8:15am, followed by Benediction at 8:45am and Mass at 9:00am.
You can also attend Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 3pm to 5pm in the chapel at the CTK Ministry Center

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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Staying Connected

Dear Parishioners,

Over these past days, many of us have been carrying a deep sadness in our hearts following the announcement regarding the future closure of the St. Stephen campus. I know this news has stirred many emotions: grief, confusion, disappointment, anger, fear, and even a sense of helplessness. All of those feelings are understandable and real.

Closures that happen in the context of bankruptcy bring an even deeper layer of pain. Many of us understandably struggle with the feeling that communities are suffering because of failures and wounds they themselves did not create. It can feel overwhelming and unfair. It also becomes difficult because these decisions often unfold quickly, under legal and financial pressures that leave little room for communities to process, prepare, grieve, and communicate carefully together, which is our current reality.

I also want to express my sincere gratitude for the many letters, emails, messages, and conversations I have received over these days. So many of you have shared your pain, memories, fears, and love for St. Stephen. Others have written simply to offer prayers, encouragement, and support as we try to navigate these difficult realities together. Your honesty, kindness, and faith have touched me deeply.

I must honestly admit that I carry my own pain as well. Over these past years, we worked incredibly hard together to strengthen both our campuses and build a shared future. We invested enormous energy, resources, vision, and love into our parish life. So many improvements were made, ministries strengthened, communities brought together, and hopes cultivated. And we saw the results – more young families moved in and Mass attendance increased.

To work so hard and then face the possibility that much of it may not continue in the way we imagined can leave one with a painful feeling that all the sacrifices and investments were somehow in vain.

And yet, deep within my heart, I know they were not in vain. Our efforts are never wasted in the eyes of God. Buildings matter deeply, but the grace that unfolded in the past years through our hard work remains alive in people’s hearts and lives.

One of the great Advent readings from the prophet Isaiah says: “A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse.” Isaiah 11:1 A stump is what remains after a tree has been cut down. It looks lifeless, finished, abandoned—the wood of death. No one expects new life from a stump. And yet, God says: “From there, new life will come.” That is the mystery of both Christmas and Easter. At Christmas, God brings hope into a weary and broken world through the birth of a child in Bethlehem. At Easter, God brings resurrection out of the darkness of the tomb itself. Again and again, Scripture reminds us: God is able to bring life where we only see endings.

This does not erase our grief. Grieving what we love is holy and human. But as Christians, we also believe that God continues to work even in painful transitions and uncertain moments.

Over these past years, Christ the King and St. Stephen have slowly become one family. We have worshipped together, celebrated together, served together, and carried one another through joy and sorrow. That unity remains a gift no decision can take away. Our anniversary celebrations continue because our history matters. We will continue to honor and celebrate the 60 years of St. Stephen and the 75 years of Christ the King with gratitude for the extraordinary faith of those who built, sustained, and loved these communities.

In the days ahead, there will still be many questions for which we do not yet have answers. But I ask us not to lose heart. Let us accompany one another with patience, compassion, prayer, and honesty. Let us resist division and discouragement. And let us remember that the same God who carried the Church through persecution, hardship, and loss throughout history remains with us now.

The cross was never the end of the story. Neither is this.

May the risen Christ continue to strengthen us, and may He help us trust that even from what feels like a stump, God can still bring forth new life.

Fr. Paulson

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

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Join us every Friday in CTK’s Ministry Center Chapel for

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

All are welcome to come and spend quiet time in

prayer and reflection.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is Back!

Designated Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Mass

Ages: 4 years old - 4th Grade

Check back soon for the next CLOW event.

At the 9:00 a.m. mass, children will have the opportunity to join a special Children's Liturgy. They will listen to the readings of the day in an interactive, child-friendly way so they can better understand God's Word and strengthen their faith.

No registration necessary. Children will be called forward at the start of mass, and will return to the church to present the Gifts and sit near the Altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. They will return to their families during Peace be with You. CLOW is optional, children may participate if they'd like, or remain with their families throughout mass in the church.

Questions? Email Mea McGraw

Never baptized? Or baptized outside the Catholic Church? Investigate OCIA!

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a faith journey for adults that results in full initiation in the Church – including Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Have you considered becoming Catholic but are not sure how to proceed? Possibly married to a Catholic or have a child in Christ the King School – and interested in sharing their faith?

Investigate our OCIA program at a May 20 information session at 7:00 in the CTK Ministry Center - Fr. Joyce Room.

Learn more by emailing Tom Bobich at OCIA@CTKPH.org

New Parishioner Welcome Events

If you’ve joined Christ the King – St. Stephen Parish within the past year, we invite you to a Welcome Event to meet parish leaders and fellow new parishioners and learn more about parish life.

Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 pm (Christ the King) or

Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 pm (St. Stephen).

To register click here.

Community Events

We hope you can join us for one of our special events!

Use the drop down list to explore our upcoming activities. For more information, please visit our Events page.

Line Dancing - Thurs, Apr 30
Join our Dance Ministry on Thursdays in CTK's Parish Hall!

Come out and learn how to line dance!
Grow in faith and build community.

Questions? Contact Nelson Gonzales
Children's Mass - May 17
Join us for the third Sunday of every month for our monthly Children's Mass at 9am.
Coffee & Donuts - Every Sunday
We’re happy to welcome back coffee and donuts for the Spring season.

Please join us after all Sunday morning Masses at both CTK and St. Stephen for fellowship, refreshments, and community!
St. Stephen's Baby Shower Collection
See our Events Page for more detail
Movie Night - Sat, May 30th
Sound of Music Movie Night
Saturday, May 30th
Directly after 4PM Mass - CTK Gym

More information to follow.
New Parishioner Welcome Events - June 7th & 18th
If you’ve joined Christ the King – St. Stephen Parish within the past year, we invite you to a Welcome Event to meet parish leaders and fellow new parishioners and learn more about parish life.

Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 pm (Christ the King)
or
Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 pm (St. Stephen).

Livestreamed Masses

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

Christ the King and St. Stephen Campus
Monday - Saturday
9:00am

First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 8:15am followed by Mass at 9:00am

Saturday
4:00pm Vigil Mass

Sunday
10:30am