Saturday September 6th - 5:00 pm...Late Charlie Renouf
Sunday, September 7th - 11:00 a.m...For all our parishioners
Sunday, September 7th - 5:00 p.m...Special Intention for friends

Monday, September 8th - 9:30 am...Intentions Jaison & Jose & family
Tuesday, September 9th - 9:30 am...Late Ray Crawford

Wednesday September 10th - 9:30 am...Late Kimberly Ann Perrett
Thursday, September 11th - 9:30 am...Late Gerard Hartley
Friday September 12th -9:30 am...Late James & Leveina Walsh
Saturday September 13th - 5:00 pm...Late Phonse Delaney




VOLUNTEER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT NL HEALTH SERVICES:

Is looking to recruit volunteers for a variety of different programs and sites.
There are three facilities: Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook Long Term Care and Western Long Term Care.

The programs include Palliative Care Unit, Recreation, Friendly visiting, Cancer Treatment unit, Gift Shops, Greeters Desk, Spiritual Care, Music/ Entertainment.

If interested, call Angela Fisher 709-784-5369 or angela.fisher@nlhealthservice s .ca.

YOUTH GROUP FUNRAISER:

Please consider dropping off your recyclables at Scotia Recycling under account 709-330-5347 to support our youth. Please email cbcatholicyouth@gmail.com.

UPDATE ON DONATION OPTIONS:
The parish finance council would like to inform parishioner that following a year-long trial, the tiptap donation service will be discontinued, as it was no the best fit for our needs.  We appreciate your ongoing generosity and would like to remind everyone of the available donation methods:
..Cash donation envelopes (available at the office.
..Email transfers to info.hrp@nl.rogers.com
..automatic withdrawals (forms to set-up available at parish office)
..In person contributions by cash or cheque during office hours, 9- 12 until August 31st.
Thank you for supporting the parish, your contributions continue to make a meaningful impact.

FAMILY CATECHETICS:
Registration is open and ongoing. Schedules and registration sheets can be found at the entrances to the parish or at the parish office.
Family Catechetics is an ongoing Faith formation program for families helping form students into prayerful, committed Christians who give witness to the Faith through active participation in the life and the mission of the Church. With their families, students learn about many areas of their Faith and are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Our program runs from Kindergarten to year 6 in addition to the two years of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Please contact angiedolomount@gmail.com or 709-631-4543 with any question.

FAMILY CATECHETICS, ALTERNATE PROGRAMMING:

This year, we are pleased to offer for children with
diverse needs. Our first session will be for parents only, as we aim to learn more about the specific needs present and how to best tailor future activities to support our children. The first session will be held in the lower level of the Cathedral, September 25, at 7 pm. Location of future sessions are to be determined with flexibility to best accommodate the needs of participation families.

FAMILY CATECHETICS ORIENTATION & REGISTRATION:

All new AND returning parents/guardians with children or youth in the catechetics program are asked to attend the orientation and registration session on Sept 10 at 7 pm in lower level of the Cathedral. Bishop Bart and our catechist will be present to speak about the program and answer any questions. If you’re unable to attend, please contact a ngie.dolomount@gmail.com or the parish office in advance to register for the year.

CWL:
Execuve meeing - September 15th
Regular meeting - September 18th

Both meetings will take place after mass in the lower level of the church.

ST VINCENT de PAUL:
Furniture: During August, we made 31 furniture deliveries, which included 18 mattresses, 14
boxsprings, 14 bedframes, 7 dressers, 7 kitchen tables, 23 kitchen chairs and many other items. We also picked up 35 furniture donations. Storage cleanup, furniture repair, bagging of bedding and other tasks were also completed. Thank to our volunteers who contributed a total of 104 hours.
Appreciation to everyone o generously donated items.

MARY’S KICHEN:

An average of 25-30 people attended our noon time barbeques each Friday in August. Beginning Friday, Sept 5th, our regular hours will resume from 4-5:30 pm each Friday. SSVP volunteers contributed a total of 75 hours during the month, as well as salads and desserts.

MINISTRY FAIR:

Come and discover how you can be a part of building our parish family! Stop by after Mass on the 27th/28th at the back of the Church to learn more about the many ministries. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, there is a place for you. Say “yes” and let’s grow together in faith and service!

MASS:
On Monday, September 22nd, 2025 at 11:30 am, St Stephen’s Parish will celebrate a mass in Thanksgiving for the life of Sister Betty Daniels who died on July 3th, 2025.
Sister Betty served in many Parishes and touched enumerable lives. In honor of her love and dedication to the needy you are invited to bring a donation of food or financial contribution to be given to the local food bank. All are welcomed to join in this celebration.

BAPTISM PREPARATION:

The next baptism preparation session will be held on Wednesday September 17th at 6:30 pm at the Cathedral. Please contact the parish office to register.

GREFELL CAMPUS MINISTRY:

Are you, or do you know, a young adult moving to Corner Brook or starting post-secondary studies this fall (at Grenfell or CNA)? We’d love to meet you! Join us for Holy Mass on September 13th at 10:00 am in the Multifaith Room (Grenfell Campus). A social will follow the Mass. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact angie.dolomount@gmail.com