Christ the King - St. Stephen Parish
Need help dealing with grief?
GriefShare is here for you. GriefShare is a 13 week support group that assists those who have experienced a loss of a loved one in their life. We offer 2-3 13-week sessions per year. It is a scripture-based program open to all faiths.
If you would like to learn more or sign up, check out the GriefShare website: GriefShare.org.
You can also email or call the group leader Diana Mackinson:
925-519-4711
There is a $25 fee for the workbook and materials, however no one will be turned away for inability to pay.
Our next 13 week program will be starting at Christ the King-St Stephen's Parish on Saturday mornings from 10:00-12:00 noon beginning on July 11 in Room C of the CTK parish hall (facing the small parking lot).
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.
New Parishioner Registration
With our ministry management system REALM it's easy to become a registered member of Christ the King - St. Stephen. We build a stronger church by becoming a closer community through better communication.
Dear Friends,
Happy Fourth of July!
As our nation celebrates 250 years of independence this Fourth of July weekend, we have much to be grateful for. We pause to ask not only where we have come from, but also who we are called to be.
America has always been a unique nation. Unlike many countries that are united by a common ancestry, language, or long history, America has been united by a set of ideals: freedom, equality, opportunity, human dignity, and self-government. Throughout our history, religion has played an important role in shaping these values. Faith inspired many who came seeking religious freedom, helped fuel the movement to end slavery, supported the struggle for civil rights, and continues to motivate countless acts of service to the poor and vulnerable.
George Washington, America's first president, recognized the importance of faith and morality in public life. In his Farewell Address of 1796, he wrote:
"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports."
Washington understood that a nation cannot thrive on laws and institutions alone. A free society depends on people of character, virtue, and moral responsibility.
Those words remain important today.
If Christians wish to contribute something essential to America's future, the answer is not to create a "Christian nation" through political power or cultural dominance. Rather, as Enzo Del Brocco suggests, it is to rediscover a Christian heart.
The Kingdom of God has never advanced primarily through coercion, legislation, or institutional power. Christ Himself rejected such paths. Instead, He spoke of seeds scattered into uncertain ground, yeast hidden in dough, and growth that occurs quietly and often unnoticed. Yet that hidden growth possesses the power to transform everything around it.
Perhaps one of the greatest challenges facing our nation today is not economic but cultural and spiritual. We live in an age marked by increasing polarization. Public discourse often seems dominated by anger, suspicion, and division. Trust in institutions, both political and religious has eroded. Political and cultural disagreements have become personal hostilities. Too often, people retreat into ideological camps where they hear only voices that reinforce their existing views.
Yet what concerns us today is the growing tendency to replace truth with falsehood, facts with conspiracy theories, and reasoned dialogue with suspicion. We increasingly encounter "alternative truths" that often reflect our fears and prejudices more than reality itself. When truth becomes merely a matter of personal preference, freedom loses its foundation.
For Christians, truth is not merely an abstract concept. Truth has a face. Jesus Christ declared, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Freedom detached from truth eventually becomes chaos. Rights detached from responsibility become selfishness. Liberty detached from virtue becomes destructive rather than life-giving.
This is where Catholics have an important role to play. Our faith reminds us that no political party, ideology, or nation can become our ultimate identity. Our first allegiance belongs to Christ. Because of that, we are called to be bridge-builders in a divided society, peacemakers in a polarized culture, and witnesses to charity in a world often marked by hostility.
May this anniversary inspire us to be grateful citizens of this great nation and faithful citizens of the Kingdom of God.
~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
There will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
in CTK's Ministry Center on Friday, July 3rd.
All are welcome to come and spend quiet time in
prayer and reflection.
Interested in becoming Catholic?
Or are you Catholic – but not confirmed?
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. Our Adult Confirmation program is designed for those already Catholic but who have not been confirmed.
Investigate both programs at a Thursday, June 18 information session at 7:00pm in the CTK Ministry Center/Fr. Joyce Room.
Learn more by emailing Tom Bobich at OCIA@CTKPH.org
Religious Education Programs
K-5th Grade RE
Christ the King - St. Stephen offers after school programs for K-5th Grade religious education, First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Tuesday and Wednesday classes are held at 3:30-5pm
Starting September 22 & 23
Sunday classes are held at 10:15-11:45am
Starting September 20, 2026
Registration Dates: May 26th - Sept 7th
For more information about Religious Education email:
rpanellictkre@gmail.com
Echo Junior High Program
All 6th, 7th & 8th Graders are invited to join the Echo Junior High Youth Ministry Program which begins September 22.
Echo meets every other Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm for fun, faith, fellowship, friends and food!
High School Confirmation Program
Our confirmation program is a 2 year confirmation preparation program.
This program is designed for Freshmen and Sophomores in High School but Juniors and Seniors can also register.
Our Confirmation Registration is now open.
You can register below.
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.
Adult Basketball - Starts June 9
Sport Ministry Basketball Season:
June 9 - August 18th
Tuesdays: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
CTK Gym
(Limited Spots)
Questions? Email:
Register HERE
ICF Pancake Breakfast - July 19th
The Italian Catholic Federation Pancake Breakfast
July 19th 8am - 12pm
Donations acceoted - Pay what you can.
Proceeds benefit 8th grade and college scholarships and the diocesan semenary fund.
Line Dancing - Thurs, TBD
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
Bundle Sunday - Donations July 11-12
Start collecting your extra new and slightly used items to donate during our St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday collection
July 11 & 12 at our CTK Campus.
The St Vincent de Paul truck will be in the parking lot to collect your donations of gently used clothes, shoes, belts, purses, jewelry, towels, linens, knick-knacks, bikes etc. We particularly need kitchenware such as pots & pans, dish sets, utensils, and small kitchen appliances.
PLEASE NO ELECTRONICS or MATTRESSES & BOX SPRINGS
To arrange for a furniture pickup please call (925) 439-5060 or visit svdp-cc.org
Joyous Jubilee - Sept 26th
Purchase TicketsSaturday, September 26, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CTK Gym
195A Brandon Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3298
Join us for a Joyous Jubilee.
Celebrating
- Sr. Dominic Marie - 50 Years - Dominican Sister
- Fr. Brian Timoney - 70 Years Priestly Ministry
- Fr. Gerry Moran - 55 Years Priestly Ministry
- Fr. Paulson Mundanmani - 35 Years Priestly Ministry
- Fr. Lee Chompoochan - 20 Years Priestly Ministry
4pm - Mass of Thanksgiving at CTK Church
5pm - Welcome Reception | 6pm - Dinner
7pm - Program & Tributes | 7:30 - Continued Celebation
Children's Mass - September
Join us for the third Sunday of every month for our monthly Children's Mass at 9am.
Men's Retreat -Nov 7th
More Info on our EVENTS page
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
