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
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Dear Friends,
When I first heard that our school had chosen "Joy and Laughter" as this year's theme, I smiled. Not because it sounded easy, but because it sounded necessary.
We live in a world where childhood is no longer as carefree as it once was. Even our youngest children carry burdens that previous generations could scarcely imagine. They face academic pressures, social anxieties, family struggles, and the relentless pace of a digital world that rarely allows them to simply be children. They need a place where they discover that they are cherished, where they know they belong, where they feel safe enough to dream, to fail, to laugh, and to grow.
One of the most beautiful sounds in a school is not the ringing of the bell or the applause after an assembly. It is the sound of children laughing.
This week, after the quiet of summer, that beautiful sound returned to our campus. Once-empty hallways are alive again with cheerful voices, eager footsteps, bright smiles, and joyful laughter. It is a sound that reminds us that a school is never merely a collection of classrooms. It is a living community. We have missed our students very much, and it is a blessing to welcome them home.
More than a century ago, St. John Bosco, one of the greatest educators the Church has ever known, wrote these unforgettable words: "It is not enough that children are loved; they must know that they are loved." Those words remain the heart of every truly Catholic school.
Children come to know they are loved through countless ordinary moments: a teacher who greets them by name each morning; a smile after a disappointing test; patient encouragement when learning is difficult; a classmate who invites them into a game; an adult who pauses long enough to listen. These moments may seem small, but they shape a child's heart forever.
The renowned educator Rita Pierson once said, "Kids don't learn from people they don't like." She was reminding us that education is never merely the transfer of information. Before children open their minds, they first open their hearts. Joy, laughter, kindness, and genuine relationships create the environment where curiosity awakens, confidence grows, and learning becomes a lifelong adventure.
For us Christians, Joy is one of the characteristic marks of the Christian life.
The Gospel never presents joy as a luxury reserved for those whose lives are easy. It presents joy as the fruit of knowing Christ. The Scriptures capture this beautifully in one word: "Blessed."
Jesus begins the Beatitudes not by describing people who have comfortable lives, but people whose lives are anchored in God. The poor in spirit are blessed. Those who mourn are blessed. The merciful are blessed. The peacemakers are blessed. Why? Because their joy does not depend on circumstances. It depends on God.
Perhaps that is why one of the saddest contradictions we sometimes encounter is the unhappy Christian. We meet people who pray faithfully, attend Mass regularly, know the Scriptures well, yet seem burdened by constant frustration—upset with the world, disappointed in the Church, critical of fellow Christians, or weighed down by life's imperfections. Their faces rarely reflect the joy of the Gospel they proclaim.
Pope Francis once remarked that an evangelizer should never look like someone who has "just come back from a funeral." This is why I believe "Joy and Laughter" is much more than a school theme. It is a way of living the Gospel. As a parish let us adopt it as our motto for this year.
My hope is that every child who walks through our doors will discover not only how to read, write, solve problems, and succeed academically, but also how to live with a joyful heart rooted in Christ. And may every parent, every teacher, every parishioner, and every visitor who enters our campus encounter a community whose very spirit proclaims the Gospel: "The Lord is here. We are loved. And that is a joy no one can take away."
~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
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome to our weekly reflections on
the Sunday Scriptures.
This weekend’s readings invite us to have faith in God’s desire to feed and nourish us along the zig-zag path of our daily lives. Then, how do we dare think we have total control... and only need divine help when the going gets really tough?.
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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
Offertory Envelopes are available In the vestibule of the church at Christ the King & St. Stephen this weekend.
If you had requested envelopes, and do not see your name, please contact the parish office at CTK.
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
Cub Scouts Recruiting - Aug 23
Afternoon Tea - Aug 29
Italian Catholic Federation
Join us for Afternoon Tea!
Saturday, August 29
St. Stephen Parish Hall
See flyer for more information here
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
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
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1101 Keaveny Ct, Walnut Creek, CA
