St. Stephen the Martyr Mission
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 101 STAGE COACH @HWY 156 - POINT BLANK, TX 77364MAILING ADDRESS: 101 ELMORE ST. NEW WAVERLY, TX 77358-4105BUSINESS PHONE: (936) 344-6104 FAX: (936) 344-2818
Thank you for continuing to support your parish. As Catholics, we believe that all we have is a gift from God. Our response in faith is to offer these gifts back to God in gratitude. With gifts of prayer, we pray for our nation, Church and our parishes. With gifts of treasure, we support our parishes even when we cannot be there in person.
4th Sunday of Advent: That we take time to properly prepare ourselves to celebrate Mass each Sunday. “For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1:44) When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel reading at Mass, do you “leap for joy?” If not, don’t blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside yourself. What are you doing to grow in friendship with Jesus? How do you prepare for Mass each week? Do you just show up and expect to be entertained? As the Body of Christ, we are called to be active participants, not just passive observers.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Russell Jowell, Tom & Ellie Finta, Laurie Devers, Dana Garoutte, Nancy Mora, Jayde Zela, Diane Griffin, Fred Ullrich, Matthew Shay, Jonaehon Lee, Ray Gastmyer
Parish Registration – Forms are in the back of the church. Complete and return by dropping in the collection basket or mailing to: 101 Elmore St. New Waverly, TX 77358
MASS INTENTIONS Dec. 28, 202412-28-2024 + Richard Hoffman &Nita McCarty 100th Birthday by Tina Hoffman
12-31-2024 St. Stephen Parish by John Gastmyer
Ministers for Dec. 28, 2024Dec. 28 1st Lector- Paul Hoffman2nd Lector- Anne FrenchEucharistic Ministers- John Gastmyer, Bettie & Warren BrasherAltar Servers- Dominic Mireles & Bruce MidgettUshers- Richard Cannon & Doris CashDec. 31 1st Lector- Denise McManus 2nd Lector- Tina Hoffman Eucharistic Ministers- Ilene Richter, Chris Kira, Mia Midgett Ushers- Billy McManus & Bruce Midgett
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Do you need to talk to someone? Jesus is waiting! Eucharistic Adoration is every Wednesday 9:00- 10:00 AM. Come join us for silent prayer.
ADD NEW- Office news: The office will be closed Tuesday December 24 through Friday December 27, and Tuesday Dec 31 through Wednesday January 1, 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
ADD NEW- Dear Parish Family, Thank you once more for your generosity! Because of you we were able to provide gifts and clothing items for 15 children and food boxes for 5 families through the Angel Tree program. On Wednesday, December 18, we assisted those in the community who were in need with another food distribution and the coats, sweaters and blankets you so graciously donated. May you all enjoy a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in 2025. Denise McManusCathy Loflin