Christ the King - St. Stephen Parish
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.
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Dear Friends,
If I were asked what ministry the Church needs most today, I might answer with a surprising word: Encouragement.
We live in an age of unprecedented communication, yet many people have never felt more alone. We have social media but little community. We have opinions everywhere but words of encouragement are becoming increasingly rare. People carry burdens we cannot see: anxiety, depression, loneliness, financial worries, family struggles, illness, grief, and uncertainty about the future.
Most people who walk through the doors of our church are fighting a battle we know nothing about. That is why encouragement has become one of the greatest acts of Christian charity.
One of the greatest blessings I have experienced in serving as your pastor is that you are an encouraging parish. So many of you take the time to send me a note, write an email, stop me after Mass, or simply say, "Father, you're doing a good job," or "Keep up the good work, Padre." Others assure me of their prayers or thank me for a homily, a visit, or a small act of kindness.
You may think those words are simple, but they are not. They mean far more than you realize. There are days in every priest's life when the responsibilities are heavy, decisions are difficult, and the road seems long. During those moments, your words of encouragement have often done for me what Aaron and Hur did for Moses. As long as they held up Moses' weary arms, the people of Israel prevailed (Exodus 17:8–13).
In much the same way, your prayers, your kindness, and your affirmation have held up my arms during challenging times and given me the strength to keep moving forward. For that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Encouragement Is a Biblical Ministry. One of the first things we learn about the early Church is that encouragement was considered a vocation. Joseph, a disciple from Cyprus, was given a new name by the apostles: Barnabas, which means "Son of Encouragement." (Acts 4:36) Imagine that being your nickname. When everyone feared Saul because of his past, Barnabas welcomed him and introduced him to the apostles (Acts 9:26–27). Later, when young John Mark failed and Paul wanted to leave him behind, Barnabas gave him another chance (Acts 15:36–39). Encouragement shaped early Church.
- As St. Paul reminds us: "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as indeed you are doing." (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
- Mother Teresa once said: "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." One sentence can change someone's day. Sometimes someone's life.
- St. John Bosco believed young people flourished through encouragement rather than fear. He famously said: "It is not enough that children are loved; they must know that they are loved." Encouragement makes love visible.
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux, The Little Flower teaches us that holiness is found in little things. An encouraging smile. A patient word. A note of gratitude. A quiet compliment. These are often the hidden works of mercy.
My prayer is that Christ the King–St. Stephen Parish will always be known as a community that builds people up rather than tears them down—a parish where encouragement is not the exception but a way of life, and where every person leaves feeling a little more hopeful than when they arrived.
~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.
Weekly Scripture Reflections
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome to our weekly reflections on
the Sunday Scriptures.
This weekend’s Scriptures echo the raw, passionate emotions of many of us who believe in the Universal, Risen Christ. He seems to reach into my soul and embrace me in a bearhug, holding me tight against his chest. He whispers his love saying, “Listen. These words are for you.” Read More
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.
Direct Your Impact
A heartfelt thank you to our parish family for your extraordinary generosity in contributing approximately $30,000 for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Venezuela.
Your gift, which will be sent directly to Caritas Venezuela, is a beautiful witness of Christ's compassion. I am so proud of our parish and deeply grateful for your loving response to those in need.
~Fr. Paulson
If you do not wish to give on-line,
you can continue to contribute using your offertory envelopes.
Offertory Envelopes and Paper Checks
Can be mailed directly to:
Christ the King Church
195A Brandon Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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.
OCIA Kickoff – September 10
Join OCIA if you are looking to become Catholic or complete Adult Confirmation.
Thursday, September 10, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Rooms A/B
More information? Email OCIA@ctkph.org
Children's Mass - Sept 20th
Join us for the third Sunday of every month for our monthly Children's Mass at 9am.
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
Women's Retreat - Oct 3rd
9am - 3pm
St Stephen Parish Hall
CTK County Fair - Oct 16-17
The CTK County Fair Festival returns October 16-17 for two days of family fun, food, games, entertainment, and fellowship! You can get all the latest information on the Festival at our website: CTK County Fair
Get Your Tickets, Raffle Tickets & Festival Merchandise Early!
Festival tickets and exclusive CTK County Fair merchandise are available for pre-sale through September 11. Visit CTK Merch Store to purchase Merchandise, CTK Festival Raffle Extravaganza to purchase Raffle Tickets and CTK Ticket Sales to purchase tickets and wristbands support the Festival.
Sponsors Needed:
We're seeking sponsors to help fund carnival rides and midway games, which are at risk due to rising costs. Sponsorship commitments are needed by September 10. If you're interested in sponsoring or know a business that may be able to help, please contact the Festival Committee or visit Festival Sponsors.
Donations Welcome/We are currently collecting:
Gently used stuffed animals
Gently used children's and adult books
Bottles of wine
Bingo prizes
Donations may be dropped off at the School Office or Parish Office.
Help us keep the County Fair magic alive through your support, sponsorships, and donations!
Men's Retreat -Nov 7th
More Info on our EVENTS page
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
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
