Christ the King - St. Stephen Parish
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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
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Dear Friends,
As part of the Anniversary Celebration of our Christ the King–St. Stephen Parish community, I am delighted to share that we will be hosting Catholic musicians Sarah Hart and Francesca LaRosa on Saturday, May 2, immediately following the 4:00 PM Mass at Christ the King Church. Entitled “Night of Peace,” the evening will include music, prayer, and opportunities for participation — a beautiful way to celebrate our faith together.
Sarah Hart is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, composer, producer, recording artist, author, speaker, and worship leader whose music is deeply loved in our parish. In addition to her Grammy nomination, she is a BMI Award winner, PMA Mark Award winner, American Library Association Odyssey Award winner, two-time Audie Awards nominee, and an Association of Catholic Publishers multi-award winner. Many of our parish favorites — Drawn to You, Hallelujah Is Our Song, The House That Love Is Building, The Body of Christ, and the Mass of St. Mary Magdalene — come from her work.
Francesca LaRosa is a gifted Catholic artist whose psalm settings have been used this year by our Youth Band and Family Choir. Her psalms, approved by the USCCB and ICEL, are used worldwide and have been featured on Sirius XM’s Catholic Channel.
She received the Best New Singer award at the first Catholic Music Awards in Rome, has over 10 million YouTube views, and collaborates with well-known Catholic artists including Sarah Hart and Steve Angrisano. She has performed at major Catholic gatherings such as NCYC, the National Eucharistic Congress, and NPM.
Earlier that day, Sarah and Francesca will also offer a workshop for our parish music ministry, which is a tremendous gift to those who lead us in worship week after week.
The cost to host this concert and workshop is approximately $10,000, and I invite those who are able to help sponsor this special anniversary event:
- Donations toward the Jubilee celebrations are welcome (please mark your gift accordingly).
- You may also reserve a front pew for $1,000 (first come, first served). Families or groups may sponsor a pew together.
We feel blessed to welcome these gifted ministers, and I hope you will join us for this meaningful evening. Please help spread the word. I will also personally reach out to some of you — and please know, you can always say no to your pastor.
Did you know? - historical facts about CTK and St. Stephen. As we celebrate this special anniversary year — 75 years of Christ the King and 60 years of St. Stephen — we give thanks to God for the generations of faithful people who have built and sustained this community. Our parish story lives not only in buildings and milestones, but in the faith, sacrifices, friendships, and memories of our people.
With that spirit, I would like to extend a special invitation to parishioners who have been part of our community from the early years — especially those who were present when the church was built or who have been members for 30 years or more. Your memories are a treasure, and we would be honored to gather them so that future generations may know the story of faith that shaped this parish.
If you are someone who has been part of the parish for many years — or if you know someone who has — please contact the parish office so we can personally invite you to a special gathering dedicated to celebrating and preserving our parish history. You are also most welcome to share your memories in writing. If you would like to summarize your experiences and send them to us by email or letter, that would be wonderful and greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your generosity, faith, and love for our parish family.
~ Fr. Paulson
Resources for your Lenten Journey
Lenten Reflections
Thursdays • 10:00am - 11:00am • CTK Chapel
Presenter - Pamela Prime
- Feb 26 – A Time to Embrace Wisdom
- Mar 5 – A Time to Receive Mercy and Forgiveness
- Mar 12 – A Time to Experience the Peace of Christ
- Mar 19 – A Time to Become the Love We Seek
Please join us Fridays in Lent to pray
The Stations of the Cross
Different ministries will host each Friday in Lent:
Christ the King Church
Fridays - 6pm
February 20, 27 | March 6, 27
St. Stephen
Fridays - 12 pm - Guided Outdoor Mediations
Please note: Friday, March 20, we will have Stations of Cross at 6pm
followed by a soup dinner.
SS Campus will be open for self-guided outdoor Stations
Monday & Wednesday, 11am-2pm
Friday until 6pm
Parish Lenten Reconciliation Services
Christ the King Church
Saturday, March 21 | 2:30pm
Thursday, March 26 | Confessions - 8am before Mass
St. Stephen Church
Friday, March 13 | 6:30pm
Stations of the Cross will begin at 6pm
What's Happening at Christ the King - St. Stephen
Special Lenten Events
Lenten Retreat with Fr. Paulson
Saturday, March 14 • 9:30 a.m. – 12Noon • St. Stephen Church
Embracing the Paradox & the Cross: A Paradox and a Sign of Contradiction
Retreat with Pamela Prime
Saturday, March 28 • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon • CTK Parish Hall
The Healing of Our Hearts
Seder Meal with Rabbi Roberto Graetz
Tuesday, March 31 • 6:00 p.m. • St. Stephen Hall
Adult Education
Our 11-week study of The Gospel of John
will begin on March 2.
An eleven-week study of The Gospel According to John will begin on Monday, March 2. The Gospel of John is a testament to the divine nature of Jesus, the Word made flesh, the Light of the World. Study material is available as a paperback or e-book at LittleRockScripture.org.
We meet on
Mondays at 10 AM in Room A in CTK’s Parish Hall.
Dance Ministry
Join us on Thursdays (New Day)
February 26 at 7pm
In CTK's Parish Hall
Come out and Learn how to Line Dance,
Grow in Faith, and Build Community
Questions? Contact Nelson Gonzales ngonzales@ctkph.org
Dress a Child Around the World Sewing Ministry
We will meet for our next sewing session, next Wednesday, February 18th, 9:00 am, at the CTK Parish Hall.
These are the dates of rest of our sewing sessions through May 2026: March 18, April 29, and May 27.
For more information, please contact Maria Elena Sandoval at sfcity4@gmail.com.
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
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Christ the King Church
199 Brandon Rd, Pleasant Hill CA
St. Stephen Church
1101 Keaveny Ct, Walnut Creek, CA
