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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,

Recently, I was deeply moved by a simple yet profound invitation from Pope Leo, spoken to newly ordained priests: “Keep the door open… let people in… be prepared to go out… you are a channel, not a filter.” He reminded them that priests—and by extension, the Church—are called each day to keep the doors open to a suffering humanity, and never to become an obstacle to those who are seeking to enter.

I would like us, as a parish family, to dwell especially on those words: You are a channel, not a filter. A filter separates. It decides who is worthy, who is ready, who belongs. But a channel does not judge—it allows something to flow. And for us, that “something” is God’s grace. We are not here to measure who deserves God’s love. We are here to make sure that love reaches people—through us.

To be a channel means

· welcoming people as they are

· resisting the urge to judge their journey

· not expecting perfection before belonging

· trusting that God is already at work in every heart

This is who we are called to be. A Church where people do not have to fix everything before they walk in. A Church where people can come as they are—and allow God to do the transforming.

This call becomes even more meaningful as we approach two beautiful feasts in the life of the Church. In the Feast of the Ascension today we see Jesus accompanying His disciples with love, patience, and forgiveness—walking with them, forming them, strengthening them—until the moment of His departure. He does not abandon them; He prepares them. His presence is one of constant accompaniment.

Then, in the Feast of Pentecost, we see the Spirit poured out upon the Church. People from many places heard the apostles speaking in their own language (not Latin or Hebrew)—not in something distant or inaccessible, but in a way they could understand. It is a powerful sign that God reaches out, that God meets people where they are, that God speaks in ways that touch the human heart.

That is what it means to be a channel. To speak in ways people can understand. To meet people where they are. To allow God’s love to reach them in a real and personal way.

Many approach the Church carrying hesitation, even fear. They quietly ask: Will I be accepted? Will I be judged? Do I belong? And our answer must not just be spoken—it must be lived:

You are welcome. | You belong. | Come as you are.

In that spirit, I warmly invite you to our upcoming Welcome Events for New Parishioners:

· Saturday, June 7 at 2:00 PM at Christ the King

· Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 PM at St. Stephen

I ask you to mark your calendars. These are not just events—they are moments of grace, opportunities for us to live out who we are called to be. And I encourage each of you, in very simple ways:

· notice someone new

· introduce yourself

· sit with someone who is alone

· offer a genuine, heartfelt welcome

These small gestures carry extraordinary power. For someone entering our parish for the first time, your kindness may be their first experience of God’s love. Let us be that Church. A Church with open doors. A Church with open hearts. A Church where grace flows freely. Not filtering. But channeling.

~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.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is Back!

Designated Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Mass

Ages: 4 years old - 4th Grade

Check back soon for the next CLOW event.

At the 9:00 a.m. mass, children will have the opportunity to join a special Children's Liturgy. They will listen to the readings of the day in an interactive, child-friendly way so they can better understand God's Word and strengthen their faith.

No registration necessary. Children will be called forward at the start of mass, and will return to the church to present the Gifts and sit near the Altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. They will return to their families during Peace be with You. CLOW is optional, children may participate if they'd like, or remain with their families throughout mass in the church.

Questions? Email Mea McGraw

Never baptized? Or baptized outside the Catholic Church? Investigate OCIA!

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.

Have you considered becoming Catholic but are not sure how to proceed? Possibly married to a Catholic or have a child in Christ the King School – and interested in sharing their faith?

Investigate our OCIA program at a May 20 information session at 7:00 in the CTK Ministry Center - Fr. Joyce Room.

Learn more by emailing Tom Bobich at OCIA@CTKPH.org

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.

Line Dancing - Thurs, Apr 30
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
Children's Mass - May 17
Join us for the third Sunday of every month for our monthly Children's Mass at 9am.
Coffee & Donuts - Every Sunday
We’re happy to welcome back coffee and donuts for the Spring season.

Please join us after all Sunday morning Masses at both CTK and St. Stephen for fellowship, refreshments, and community!
St. Stephen's Baby Shower Collection
See our Events Page for more detail
Movie Night - Sat, May 30th
Sound of Music Movie Night
Saturday, May 30th
Directly after 4PM Mass - CTK Gym

More information to follow.
New Parishioner Welcome Events - June 7th & 18th
If you’ve joined Christ the King – St. Stephen Parish within the past year, we invite you to a Welcome Event to meet parish leaders and fellow new parishioners and learn more about parish life.

Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 pm (Christ the King)
or
Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 pm (St. Stephen).

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