St. Stephen Catholic Church

Mass schedule for the upcoming week includes daily morning Mass from Monday to Saturday at 8:30 a.m., Saturday Vigil at 4:30 p.m., and Sunday Mass at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. Livestreamed masses are available daily and on Sunday mornings. Adoration and Exposition take place on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and reconciliation is available on Monday, Thursday, and Friday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, as well as on Saturday at 2:45 p.m.

The Sanctuary Lamp intentions for July 21-27 include prayers for the souls of the faithful departed. The eternal rest and perpetual light are prayed upon them.

Reflections on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time include parables shared by Jesus about the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing the growth amid imperfection and the power of God's grace. The Gospel shares the parable of the mustard seed and the yeast, illustrating the growth of the kingdom.

Fr. Daniel Bot shares his background, recent assignment to St. Stephen, and his excitement to contribute to the spiritual growth of the parish community.