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,
Pope Leo XIV has designated January 2026 to January 2027 as a Special Year of St. Francis to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. This Franciscan Jubilee Year, inaugurated by a decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary, invites the entire Church to a time of authentic spiritual renewal — not simply admiration of a saint, but imitation of his way of life.
Eight centuries after his death, the voice of Francis still speaks with remarkable clarity. As a young man praying before the crucifix in the crumbling chapel of San Damiano, he heard Christ say: “Francis, go and repair my Church, which, as you see, is falling into ruin.” At first, he rebuilt broken walls stone by stone. But soon he understood that Christ was calling him to rebuild something deeper — hearts, faith, and the credibility of the Gospel itself.
Francis chose the path of poverty so that nothing would stand between him and Christ. He embraced simplicity so that his life would be transparent and free. He loved God’s creation, calling the sun his brother and the moon his sister, because he saw all of creation as a gift entrusted to our care. He became a steward, not an owner; a servant, not a master. He recognized Christ in the poor and walked among them as a brother. His reform of the Church did not begin with criticism but with conversion — his own.
That message is profoundly relevant today. In a world wounded by division, consumerism, environmental neglect, and spiritual indifference, Francis shows us another way: live simply, love deeply, care reverently for creation, and serve the least among us. Renewal begins not with structures, but with surrendered hearts.
During this Jubilee Year, the Church offers the gift of a plenary indulgence. It is important to understand that
an indulgence is an encounter with God, not a spiritual shortcut. It is not a “ticket to heaven,” nor a bypass around repentance. It presupposes sincere conversion: confession, Holy Communion, prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father, detachment from sin, and acts of devotion connected to this Jubilee Year.
An indulgence is not about avoiding purification; it is about allowing God to purify us now. It invites us into deeper communion with Christ and His Church. In the spirit of St. Francis, it is a call to humility, repentance, and renewal — a grace-filled opportunity to let God repair what is broken within us.
As a parish, there are several meaningful ways we can participate in this special year.
First, we encourage parishioners to visit St. Francis of Assisi Church in Concord, which has been designated as a place of pilgrimage during this Jubilee Year. Such a visit can be an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and receiving the spiritual graces associated with the Jubilee. I am planning to organize a special creation mass in the summer at St. Francis Church.
Second, I am hoping to organize a one-day parish retreat at San Damiano in Danville, a beautiful place of prayer inspired by the spirituality of St. Francis. This retreat will give us an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the life and message of Francis — his love for Christ, his humility, and his deep appreciation for God’s presence in the natural world.
St. Francis teaches us to see creation not as something to use, but as a gift to cherish and care for. He saw the beauty and glory of God reflected in the sun, the wind, the earth, and all living creatures. In our own time, his message invites us to renew our commitment to caring for our common home and to live with gratitude for the gifts of creation around us.
During this Jubilee Year, may we allow the spirit of St. Francis to inspire us:
· to live more simply,
· to care more deeply for the poor,
· to protect and cherish God’s creation,
· and to become instruments of peace in our world.
May we hear again the words spoken to Francis: “Repair my Church.” And may that renewal begin in our own hearts.
~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
Community Events
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)
March 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
Line Dancing with Tiffany Hoover
0n Feb. 26, we had over 50 line dancers on the dance floor of the parish hall. Our awesome line dance Instructor Tiffany Hoover had everyone grooving and dancing. Everyone had a great time and even asked that we schedule line dancing every week.
Hope to see you all again!
This year, the Winter Nights program is returning to CTK
Monday, April 6 to Monday, April 27.
The mission of Winter Nights is to provide shelter to homeless families and help families break the homelessness cycle. Learn more about Winter Nights at cccwinternights.org
We’re looking for volunteers to donate their time and talent in several roles: set-up and take-down; dinner preparation and service; weekend breakfast preparation and service; tutoring; laundry; and other special skills.
There will be a volunteer sign-up event after all Masses during the weekends of March 14-15 & 21-22. Volunteers who are unable to sign up today can contact us via email at winternights@ctkph.org
The diocese requires that all Winter Nights volunteers complete online VIRTUS safe-environment training. This takes only about an hour. Instructions are at virtus.org or contact the parish office at office@ctkph.org.
If you have questions about how you can help, please email us at winternights@ctkph.org
Many thanks, in advance, for helping CTK help the unhoused.
“Hear the Gospel and make a difference!”
Diablo Valley Lions Club Annual Pasta Feed
Saturday, March 21 - CTK Parish Hall
5pm to 8pm
Tickets are $25/Person
For more information please click
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
