Your spiritually adopted baby is already 10,000 times bigger than at conception, but only ¼” long. Your baby has developed the foundations of his brain, spinal cord, and nervous system by the 20th day. His heart began to beat on the 21st day, pumping blood through its own circulatory system. During the next month, your baby is most vulnerable of being aborted. Pray that the Lord of Life might move the heart of his mother to give him the most precious gift of all – the gift of life.

“Your hands shaped me and made me. Will you now turn and destroy me?” Job 10:8

Book Study-What Christians Believe by Bishop Robert Barron

Beginning: Wednesday, September 17^th at 6:30 PM

Where: Conference Center 111

Books will be provided for Free –(Limited books available please show up early to reserve your space and book.)

Join us on October 11th from 6:15-8:30 PM in EC1 for a fun evening with friends. Wear the colors and logos of your favorite football team. Hot dogs, burgers and soft drinks will be served. Beer, wine and desserts available for purchase. Games and crafts for kids. Enter the chili cookoff and make your favorite chili recipe to see if your chili is better than Fr. George’s. Or taste test and use your 50/50 tickets to vote for your favorite chili and maybe win a prize at the same time!

Sunday, September 7th – Bring the grandparents to the parish Coffee & Donuts after Mass and visit our special tables for a photo spot and special activities. Show them some special love this Grandparents Day!

Faith & Money Matters Bible Study

Have you ever experienced too much month at the end of your money? Do you sometimes have to shuffle credit cards to make sure you don’t exceed your spending limit? Are you still trying to keep up with the “Joneses?” How much savings is enough? Do you have a financial plan for retirement? Will you be able to retire early?
Compass Catholic can help you answer these questions. Did you know that there are over 2,500 verses in the Bible related to money and possessions?
Join us for a 7-week Bible study, Faith & Money Matters to discover the answers to all of these questions and many more.
Sign up will take place after Masses on the weekends of August 23-24 and August 30-31.
Classes will be on Monday evenings beginning September 8th from 7:00-9:00 PM for 7 consecutive weeks.

Set Your House in Order Bible Study

What would happen if you were in an accident or were seriously ill? Would your family know where to find the information they would need? Or would they struggle?
Compass Catholic can help you get organized through the Set Your House in Order, a six week Bible study to help you create, update and organize all your important information. Some of the things covered include:
Power of Attorney * Living Will * Health Care Surrogate* Advisors * Passwords
Health Care Decisions * Insurance * Guardians * Debts * Assets * Funeral Instructions * Personal Legacy * Testimony
In case of accident, illness or death, the most important gift you can give your family is organized, up to date information
Sign up will take place after Masses on the weekends of August 23-24 and August 30-31.
Classes will be on Thursday evenings beginning September 11th and run for 6 consecutive weeks.

Faith Formation Mandatory Parent/Guardian/Child Meeting:

Tuesday / Wednesday classes on September 2/3
Sunday Class on September 7th

5:30 PM – St. Catherine Hall

1st Class Session follows the meeting

Any questions email lauried@st-stephen.com

The Friends of the Poor Walk will be held on Oct. 18th, starting here at St. Stephen’s. Please check the bulletin for times. Registration is free and if you register early, you can get a free walk T-shirt. Bring the kids out and have them dress in their Halloween costumes. It you are unable to participate in the walk and would like to donate you can use one of the St. Vincent De Paul envelopes in the Narthex. Please mark your donation for the “Friends of the Poor Walk”.

Click below to register.

https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/WinterSprings/SVdPStStephenConferenceWinterSprings?aflt_token=xjtmO71oKmqGhCjgoNyRxrmFR8gk44J1

All mothers of children from conception through college age are invited to join The Moms Ministry on Tuesday, August 26th for Holy Hour, Happy Hour.

Adoration begins in the church at 6PM, but please feel free to arrive whenever it best fits your schedule and prayer time. At 7PM, we’ll meet outside to choose a nearby restaurant and continue the evening with fellow moms, enjoying food, drinks, and conversation.

Day 1 – I’m Here!

At the moment the father’s sperm and mother’s egg unite, a new and unrepeatable human being comes into existence, complete with her own unique set of DNA. Although she is only one cell, everything about this little person is already present: eye color, blood type, the height she will grow to be, hair color – everything! She will play a role in her family and her community – a role only she can play. Nothing is added after conception to make her a complete human being. She already exists; all she needs is nourishment, a safe, warm environment, and most of all – love. Her parents don’t even know she exists yet. Pray for them to safely bring their baby to birth so she can fulfill the mission God has for her.

Did you know there is a flash of light when a baby is conceived? Some people think it’s a chemical reaction; others think it’s God inserting the child’s soul. (“…through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race” – John 1:4) What do you think?

We are looking for two dedicated and qualified individuals to become a part of our St. Stephen parish staff.

We currently have openings for a Liturgy Coordinator and a Communications & Bulletin Coordinator. The Liturgy Coordinator will support our liturgical and music ministries through hands-on guidance and administrative planning in preparation for liturgies at church. The Communications Coordinator will prepare and publish media content to promote ministries and events at the parish, especially through the creation and maintenance of our bulletins and social media.

To learn more and apply for either position, please go to: orlandodiocese.org/office/career-opportunities (under “Parish Openings”)