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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,

Once again, I write to share with you the news of the passing of our beloved brother priest, Fr. Vince Cotter, who entered the joy of the heavenly banquet on Monday, July 8th at 3:00 PM. Fr. Vince spent the final years of his formal ministry with us here at Christ the King Church, before retiring early due to health concerns. Even in retirement, our Christ the King–St. Stephen community remained very close to his heart. Though advised by the Diocese to rest, he often expressed his desire to continue serving in whatever way he could.

Please join me in prayer and, if possible, in person, for his funeral rites, which are as follows:

Wednesday, July 30 – Vigil and Viewing

St. Ignatius of Antioch

(3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch, CA 94509)

Viewing: 1:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Vigil Service: 7:00 PM (I have been asked to preside)

Thursday, July 31 – Funeral Mass and Burial

St. Ignatius of Antioch

(3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch, CA 94509)

Viewing: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Funeral Mass: 11:00 AM
Burial to follow (I will also preside

One Church, One Spirit: Worship at St. Stephen: On another note, thank you all for the grace and patience you've shown in making the transition to St. Stephen’s campus for our weekend liturgies. I’ve seen many of you adapt by attending different Mass times, even choosing to park along the street to ease the strain on our lot. Your flexibility and care for one another are a testament to our vibrant and resilient parish spirit.

Special thanks to Mr. Jack Murphy and his team of volunteers, who continue to coordinate parking and have even added more accessible spots during peak Masses. That said, I want to draw your attention to a safety concern. The St. Stephen parking lot is hilly, and the incline near the Mary statue ramp is unprotected. Unfortunately, we’ve had two people fall in recent weeks. If you or your loved ones have unsteady steps, please use the more level paths to access the church safely.

Lastly, I want to bring to your attention a significant new document released by the Vatican on July 7, titled: “Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod.” This document provides direction for the Church over the coming years as we continue to live into the vision of synodality—a Church that listens, learns, and walks together in communion and mission.

Issued by the General Secretariat of the Synod, it prepares us for the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly and emphasizes that synodality is not about changing the Church’s identity, but about helping the Church more fully embrace her mission of evangelization. As the document states:

“The synodal form of the Church is at the service of its mission, and any change in the life of the Church is intended to make it more capable of proclaiming the Kingdom of God and witnessing to the Gospel of the Lord to the men and women of our time.”

Here in the U.S., where polarization often clouds dialogue, synodality offers a way forward—not by confronting division head-on, but by refocusing on our shared mission, and rediscovering one another as fellow disciples of Christ. May we listen deeply, speak humbly, and walk together with the Gospel as our guide.

As we grieve the loss of Fr. Vince, navigate a season of change, and continue discerning the Spirit’s call, may we remain rooted in faith, hope, and love.

~Fr. Paulson

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

Annual Backpack Drive
Annual Backpack Drive in Partnership with Monument Crisis Center

The Weekend of July 12-13 & 19-20

Containers will be in the back of the church at St. Stephen

Click on the button for the informational flyer
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 August 1, 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.
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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