May 20, 2018 Pentecost Sunday

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Celebrate With Us!�

Most Holy Eucharist:� � ��

Saturday Vigils 4:30pm�

Sunday� 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am; � � 5:30pm Life Teen Mass �Monday�Saturday 8:30am�

Tuesday� 6:30pm� �

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Reconciliation (Confession):� � Saturday � 3:00pm � chapel� Tuesday� 5:30� Or by appointment� ��

Baptism of Children:�� To arrange and prepare for

your child’s baptism, please contact our Faith Formation Office (671�4434) to set up an appointment. �

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Youth & Adult Confirmation: �� Please contact the Faith

Formation Office at 671�4434.�

Marriage: �� Please contact the parish

office to meet with a priest or deacon at least six months in advance.�

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Anointing of the Sick: �� First Saturday at 8:30am

Mass or any time upon request. Kindly inform the parish office of those who are ill for visitation and sacraments.�

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Youth: St. Stephen offers a RCIA year�round process. For more information on becoming Catholic, please call the Faith Formation Office, 671�4434.�

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Eucharistic Adoration:� Wednesday 9am until 6pm � in the chapel� First Friday 9am � 10am�

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Morning Prayer: M�Sa 8:10am�

St. Stephen Parish Welcomes You

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Parish Office Faith Formation 10118 Saint Stephen Circle 10428 Saint Stephen Circle Riverview, Florida 33569 Riverview, Florida 33569 813.689.4900 813.671.4434

St. Stephen Catholic School 10424 Saint Stephen Circle, Riverview, FL 33569

813.741.9203

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Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3b�7, 12�13��

Brothers and sisters:�No one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.��

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; �there are different forms of service but the same Lord;�there are different workings but the same God�who produces all of them in everyone.�To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit�is given for some benefit.��

As a body is one though it has many parts,�and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ.��

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons,�and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.��

Gospel John 20:19�23��

On the evening of that first day of the week,�when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews,�Jesus came and stood in their midst�and said to them, "Peace be with you."�When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.��

The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.�Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you.�As the Father has sent me, so I send you."��

And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.�Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,�and whose sins you retain are retained."�

PENTECOST

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner.�

First Reading Acts 2:1�11 ��

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,�they were all in one place together.�And suddenly there came from the sky�a noise like a strong driving wind,�and it filled the entire house in which they were.�Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,�which parted and came to rest on each one of them.�And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit�and began to speak in different tongues,�as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.��

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem.�At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd,�but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language.��

They were astounded, and in amazement they asked, "Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans? Then how does each of us hear them in his native language?�We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites,�inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, as well as travelers from Rome,�both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs, yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God."��

Responsorial Psalm 104:1, 24, 29�31, 34 �R. (cf. 30) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the

face of the earth.�

Scriptures of the Week �

Monday� Jas 3:13�18 / Mk 9:14�29�Tuesday� Jas 4:1�10 / Mk 9:30�37�Wednesday � Jas 4:13�17 / Mk 9:38�40�Thursday� Jas 5:1�6 / Mk 9:41�50�Friday� � Jas 5:9�12 / Mk 10:1�12�Saturday� Jas 5:13�20 / Mk 10:13�16�Sunday� Dt 4:32�34,39�40 / Rom 8:14�17 / Mt 28:16�20�

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Pastor’s Page

Dear Parishioners,��

As of Wednesday May 16, Mr. Chris Westfall is no longer an employee of St. Stephen Catholic Parish. During this transition as we seek a new Music Director, as pastor I ask for your patience and understanding. We will be forming a search committee for the new director and hopefully it will not be a long process. During this period we hope to continue to provide music during our liturgical celebrations with the assistance of our associate music director and volunteers. I thank Mr. Westfall for his service to our community and wish him the best in the future.��

Fr. Dermot

P entecost is upon us and our Easter season draws to an end. This truly is a blessed time of year, let us open our hearts to the Spirit’s action and see

where the Lord is leading us. The Action of the Holy Spirit is always so evident at his time of year and this Saturday saw another three men (Fr. Tim Williford, Fr. Lou Turcotte and Fr. Kyle Bell) consecrated for the service of God’s people in St. Petersburg, through priestly ministry.��

I am coming up to my 18th anniversary as a priest. It is always amazing for me to reflect back and see how God can even use sinners to do His work, God’s mercy for me and each and every one of you is immense. The past 18 years have been filled with the privilege of helping people discover God’s will in their lives, sharing the beautiful gifts of the sacraments with them and continuing to allow Him to change my heart to become more like His. The hardest thing about being a priest is knowing that if I upset someone, then they’ll blame the Church. Please remember, your faith is not based on me nor any other priest, but on the love that Christ has for you. At times over the past 18 years, there has been moments of frustration, but these have been far outnumbered, by the joys that I have experienced. ��

Can we truly enjoy the beauty of the good times if we have never experienced the troubled times? ��

I have been blessed to be able to walk the journey with so many different kinds of people, some so far along the road of holiness that they are the living saints among us; others who are still timid about trusting Christ fully. There is one thing I feel that almost all of us share no matter where we are in our faith journey; we want to be happy and have a peaceful conscience. ��

Enjoy this beautiful feast of Pentecost and celebrate your love with your family and friends, we never know how long we have with each other. No matter where life takes you or what life throws at you always remember: God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. ��

Thank you for all that you do for me as your pastor, God Bless ��

Fr. Dermot

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Bell Shoals Property Update��This coming June 12, Hillsborough County Commissioners will vote on the rezoning of the Bell Shoals property, the site of the former St. Stephen Church.��

Bridgepoint Lifecare Group (the developer) would like to invite you to join your fellow parishioners and attend this most important vote in a show of support. Your presence will make a positive impact on these commissioners.��

Bridgepoint will be leasing a limo bus to take everyone from Bell Shoals property to the downtown meeting and back. After the meeting, all riders will be taken out to lunch as a thank you.��

The date is June 12, and the meeting begins at 9 am. Coffee, donuts and muffins will be provided before boarding the limo bus.�

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For more information and to register, please email Scott Huetteman at: scott@engage360.us no later than May 31. You must register to reserve a seat. Contact Scott today.��

Support your parish and the rezoning of this property on June 12. Register today!�

Saying Good Bye!�

Listen, O my son, to the teachings of your master, and turn to them with the ear of your heart. (Pro RB) �This is the first line in the Rule of St. Benedict. For those that do not know me, I am Gregory Visca, and I have been a parishioner of St. Stephen for the past three years and have been working as a Facility Staff member for the past two years. �

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Currently I am discerning a call to the monastic way of life by living out the Rule of St. Benedict. St. Benedict was a monk in the sixth century and is considered the father of western monasticism. For those that do not know, a monk is one who takes vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience just like every other religious order but the main difference is that they live in community at a monastery/abbey/priory, unlike friars like Dominicans or Franciscans who are sent out among the people to carry out their particular charism. I enter into the novitiate or novice year at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on July 1st. It is a year primarily dedicated to discernment: whether this is truly the life that a new monk might be called to. “Novice” means “new man”, and at the monastery that is exactly what I will be. I will receive a black habit (robes like a priest) and a new name from the Archabbot. I will no longer be Gregory Visca, but Brother (Insert New Name Later) Visca. ��

I would appreciate your prayers; and my dear brothers and sisters in Christ be assured of my prayers for you and the entirety of St. Stephen Parish. I will not have a cell phone or access to email or anything of the sort while I am a novice. I am able to receive letters, and for those that have been asking, I can receive an occasional gift. For those that want to remain in contact, my address there is: St. Vincent Archabbey 300 Fraser Purchase Rd, Latrobe, PA 15650. I will get my new name to the office as soon as I can upon finding it out in early July. Feel free to approach me and ask whatever questions you may have, and I will be ecstatic to answer them. Until we meet again, I will see you in the Eucharist and I humbly remain�

Your servant in Christ,�

Gregory Visca

SAINT VINCENT BENEDICTINE ARCHABBEY

LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA

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May 20, 2018 The Mustang SCHOOL NEWS

MISSION STATEMENT

St. Stephen Catholic School is devoted to inspiring students to achieve their full academic potential while demonstrating a desire to continue Jesus’ mission by applying Catholic morals, beliefs, values and practices in their everyday lives. We are committed to motivating students to sustain a lifelong love of learning.

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First Holy Communion On Saturday, May 5th and Saturday, May 12th, the 2nd grade students and many students in grades 3 and up received their First Holy Communion. It was a joy to watch our students receive the Sacrament with such reverence. It has been an amazing journey to witness these sweet and loving children grow in their faith and love for Jesus. As the children sang, “Our God is Here,” we all witnessed the loving presence of Jesus. Submitted by Heather Stanley, 2nd Grade Teacher

Please share your talent or expertise and consider volunteering to teach a club or elective next year with our students. This will require one hour of your time each week. Here are some examples of the clubs and electives:

Elementary Clubs for 2018-19 Dance Club , Community Service , 4 H Techwizards Drama, Book Club, Sign Language, Church service club, Show Choir, Lego Club, Handbells,Board Games Middle School Electives for 2018-19 Yearbook, Personal Fitness, Geography Bee, Genius Hour, Newspaper, Student Council , Song Writing, Show Choir, Team Sports, Art Club, Strength & Conditioning Other Ideas: World Games, STEAM workshop, Inventor’s Workshop, Chess, Set/Costume Design, Problem Solving, Math Competition, Coding, Home Economics, Photography, Strategy & Logic thru board games, Gardening, Graphic Arts, Recreational Arts, Video Production, Robotics, Business Basics, Sports Club (Gr. 1-2 or Gr. 3-5)

You will need to complete a safe environment class and a background check. If you are interested please contact the school office at 813-741-9201.

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FAITH FORMATION

HAPPENINGS

ATTENTION: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

Looking for something fun to do this

summer? Join us Wednesday nights from

7-8:30pm in the FLC for

Fun, Fellowship & Pizza Rolls (FFP). All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Thank you to our Ushers and Knights for all their help with our First Communion Masses

225 of our beautiful children received their First Holy Communion this month. God Bless You!

WELCOME

Our new Candidates as they

celebrate the Rite of

Reception Into Full

Communion of the Catholic

Church this Sunday.

Senior Procession this Sunday at the 5:30 pm Mass. Come dressed in your cap & gown. BBQ at the FLC sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Men’s Club. See you there!

We will miss you Fr. Curtis and Meredith!

DONATIONS WELCOME!!

Our Vacation Bible School is in need of the following items: • Gallon water bottles

• Goldfish Crackers

• Pretzels

• Colorful Sharpie Markers

• Red & blue plastic table cloths

• Black duct tape

• Blue painters tape

• 5oz bathroom cups

Any and all donations are appreciat-

ed. Please drop items off to the Office

of Faith Formation. Thank you for

your generosity!

Office of Faith Formation: 671-4434.

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We’ve got a study group for everyone � just call our office (671�4434) to sign up for one, and get started!��

Divine Mercy groups meet in Rooms 4�5 on Sundays at 4:15pm and Tuesdays at 9:15 am; studying the Diary of Saint Faustina. �Divine Mercy will be discussing the book, Mary: Who She Is and Why She Matters by theologian and author Robert Stackpole from June 19�July 24 at 9:15�11:00am in Room 5. Dr. Stackpole offers answers to common Protestant objections to Catholic teaching and devotion to the Blessed Mother. His book is an overview of the basic truths about Our Lady and her ongoing role in the Church today. Book fee is $12.� �Catholic Moms Sharing meets in Room 4 every other Sunday from 7:00�9:00 pm, and Wednesdays at 9:30am in Room 4 (visit this group’s Facebook page, Catholic Moms Sharing). ��

Tuesday YOUNG ADULT Bible Study meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7pm in Room 1. Join us for The Gospel of Mark, continuing through May 22. ��

Wednesday Morning Bible Study � Study meets at 10am in Room 3. The Lamb’s Supper continues until May 30.��

Thursday Morning Bible Study meets at 10am in Room 10. Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly will start May 31; book fee will be $3.00.��

Thursday Night Bible Study Meets at 7pm in Room 10, to study Epic: The Journey Through Church History. �May 10 � October 18. Workbook fee is $30.00��

Friday morning Bible Study meets in�Room 10 at 10am. The study is:� Revelation: God’s Gift of Hope, and continues through June 8. ��

For materials required for these classes, and to register, please call the Office of Faith Formation! (813.671.4434)�

Come

Grow

With

Us

Parish code: VMZPPF for free registration

WILL YOU BE THE NEXT WINNER OF THE 2018 MEN’S CLUB ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP?

GRADUATING SENIORS, PLEASE APPLY.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE

CHURCH OFFICE, AND ON THE CHURCH

WEBSITE.

APPLICATION PERIOD IS MAY 20 TO JUNE 30.

Applications can be returned to the parish office: �10118 Saint Stephen Circle, Riverview, FL 33569�

St. Stephen Parish is so grateful for the work our Men’s Club put into last Sunday’s Mothers Day Breakfast in the Family Life Center! The Knights of Columbus also helped support this effort and our Columbiettes decorated the tables beautifully! Hundreds of mothers

and their families enjoyed this treat. Deo Gratias!!

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May God bless you for your generosity!��

Your Gifts To God … �And To Your Parish�We are 4,965 families!�

Offertory Collections� May 12�13, 2018 �Collection:� � � $ 28,775.94�No. of envelopes:� � 865�Average gift:� � $ 27.24�WeShare Offertory 5/13�20 /2018 $ 6,790.28�Average Gift WeShare: � � $ 42.17�

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For more information about online giving, contact Susan Magann at the church office! See how easy and secure this is:�scan this QR code with your phone.

8:30-11am Coffee & Donuts

in the Family Life Center

9:30am RCIA-Confirmation CH

10am Catholics Come Home FLC8

11am Baptism Class YR

11:30am Marriage Prep Class FLC1

12:45pm Baptisms CH

4:15 pm Divine Mercy Group FLC4

5:30pm Baccalaureate Mass CH

6:30 pm Life Teen Night YR

7pm Catholic Moms Sharing FLC4

Pentecost Sunday

Sunday, May 20� � Monday, May 21� Tuesday, May 22� Wednesday, May 23

8:30 am † Dorothy Holland

6:30 pm † Carmen Padron

Our full calendar is available on our website: �Click on the “TOP EVENTS” link on our homepage: www.StStephenCatholic.org�

8:30 am Vocations

Mass Schedule and Intentions�

12 pm AA BS-RM3

7 pm Career Transitions AW

SAINT CHRISTOPHER

MAGALLANES, PRIEST, AND

COMPANIONS, MARTYRS

9am Divine Mercy Cenacle FLC4

12 pm AA BS-RM3

3pm Girl Scouts SCH

5:30 pm Confessions Chapel

7pm Finance Council CCR

7 pm Young Adult Bible FLC1

7:45 pm Venturing Crew POR

8pm Men’s Basketball FLC

SAINT RITA OF CASCIA, RELIGIOUS

9 am - 6 pm Eucharistic Adoration

Chapel

9:30 am Catholic Moms FLC4

10 am Adult Bible Study FLC3

12 pm AA BS-RM3

6:30 pm AA BS-RM3

7pm Cursillo Ultreya SSR

7 pm EDGE Choir Chapel

7pm Grade 8 and High School

Pizza Rolls & Stuff FLC

8:30 am † Carmen Padron

7:30am Paul & Cathie Pinner9:30am † Martin Grant 11:30am † Peter Dziuba 5:30pm For the Parishioners

Sharing God’s

Blessings Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul showed that you are indeed disciples of Jesus as it brought your love by assisting 140 families consisting of 531 people, providing 6,403 pounds of food, $7070.27 for utility, rent and food purchases. God Bless you!�

Thank you, St. Stephen, for your generosity towards our 2018 Annual Pastoral Appeal! We are now fully pledged for our $361,677 goal! Yay!�

Paid on pledges: $250,976�

Keep it up!�Only $110,701 left to go!!�Thank you for honoring

your pledges to this appeal.�

May 11, 2018

Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day. ��

Please remember our fallen heroes at our Memorial Day Mass at 10 am in the chapel.

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Coffee and Donuts served in the Family Life Center after the 7:30 and 9:30 AM Masses - Welcome! 12:45pm Baptisms CH 4:15pm Divine Mercy Evening Group FLC4

Trinity Sunday

7:30am� For the Parishioners�

9:30am † Grace mueth�11:30am † Carmen Padron�5:30pm Fr. John�Mary Johannssen (anniv.)�

Thursday, May 24� � Friday, May 25� Saturday, May 26� Sunday, May 27�

8:30 am † Carleen Taylor

8:30am † Jennifer Kelly

8:30am † Jody Diebold 4:30 pm † Varghese & Mariam

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Mass Schedule and Intentions�

FACILITY KEY: �FLC = Family Life Center� � CH = Church � � SCH = St. Stephen School � AW = Angel Wing of school (west module)�YR = Youth Room, Family Life Center � SSR = St. Stephen Room (left of narthex)� � � MR = Music Room � MPR = Multipurpose Rm.�POR = Portable Building� � CC = Church Conference Room� CR = Calming Room�� BS�RM# = Bell Shoals Campus (Mercy Ministries)�

10 am Adult Bible Study FLC10

10:30 am Food Pantry BS-KIT

SSCS End of School

Have a Fun and Safe Summer!!

SAINT BEDE THE VENERABLE, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH; SAINT GREGORY VII, POPE; SAINT MARY MAGDALENE DE’ PAZZI, VIRGIN

7:30 am Men’s Book Club FLC7

9:15 am Legion of Mary FLC1

3 pm Confessions Chapel�

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SAINT PHILIP NERI, PRIEST

St. Stephen Parish is accepting applications for P/T maintenance crew members. Please fill out an application which is available for download from our website (“About Us”) and bring it to the parish office. You will be speaking with Parish Manager Tom Doyle about your qualifications.�

10am Adult Bible Study FLC10

10:45am Meals on Wheels BS-KIT

12pm AA BS-RM3

6:30pm Cub Scout Pack 610 FLC4

7pm Young Adult Exalt Chapel

7pm Boy Scout Troop 610 FLC1

7pm Adult Choir Rehearsal MR

8pm Men’s Basketball FLC

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We’re Here to�Serve You!�

Fr. Dermot Dunne Pastor �

Fr. Curtis Carro� � Parochial Vicar ��

Deacon Dan Gratkowski � Liturgy�

Deacon Ed Dodenhoff Bereavement Ministries�

And Liturgy � �

Mrs. Linda Umoh� � School Principal�

Rosie Bridges Director of Faith Formation�

Kim Davis� � Coordinator of K�5

Catherine Caldwell � � Youth Minister�

Sue Haines Faith Formation Administrator�

Meredith Gosda� Assistant, K�5 and EDGE�

Tara Ferry� Assistant Coordinator, Faith Formation�

José Rivera � Music Minister�

Tom Doyle � Parish Manager�

Bernadette Kalle Parish Secretary�

Lisa Lopez�� � Communications�

Jill Ragans�� � Pastoral Assistant�

Susan Magann Administrative Assistant�

Denise Moyer � Pastoral Assistant�

John Boyle� � IT Specialist�

Allen Odell� Facility Manager�

(Maintenance Line: 813.734.5877)�

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In Your Prayers…

Please pray for Jade and Isaac Windsor, and Ellen Stanton.�

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Remember the homebound and hospitalized in your prayers. Pray daily for our deceased parishioners.��

Thank you for your prayers! Help us keep our lists updated. Family Members can add a name by contacting the parish office (813.689.4900). Each person is listed here for two weeks.��

If your loved one is homebound and would like to receive the Holy Eucharist, please call the church office and we will make necessary arrangements to visit them.�Pastoral Care@StStephenCatholic.org�

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Our Prayer Line is also available for your confidential prayer intentions. Please call any time: 813.654.4031.�