Message from Fr. Charles…

On Pentecost, May 19, 2024 here at St. Stephen, Martyr we are to receive candidates into Full-Communion with the Catholic Church.  We welcome them to our Catholic Family of St. Stephen, Martyr RCC. We are so happy that you have accepted HIS invitation to be part of the faith, and certainly the Blessed Mother in this Month of the Rosary (May) is smiling down on you saying “Yes” ……….just like she did, even though she did not know all that  it would  mean. Call upon her as you embark on this journey, and know that we will be praying for you also.  Congratulations!

More good news for our church, we have been participating in the Eucharistic Revival program, now we have reached the phase of Mission each and everyone of us is to invite one back, who has been away from his or her faith.  This is our baptismal mission of proclaiming the Gospel to all the ends of the earth. INVITE ONE BACK – welcome weekends will be communicated to you.

Lastly but not least, our Parish is starting a new Program “Lumen Christi Legacy Program.”  I wish to extend to you my personal invitation to our upcoming seminar Getting Your Affairs in Order: 4 things your family will thank you for hosted by St. Stephen, Martyr.  The Seminar will take place here on May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm and repeat on May 15, 2024 at 11:00am, refreshments will be served.  I am passing to you this invitation because I know you will enjoy and benefit from this program. Kindly RSVP to the office (757)421-7416 so that we may prepare for your attendance. 

Thank you all for being witnesses of Christ in this area.

May the Lord continue to bless you and your family with His abundant gifts.