St. Stephen’s Parish

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We welcome you to St.Stephen’s Parish, where all are welcome without exception. St.Stephen’s Parish, long in cultural and military history, is located in the Town of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, with a population of 8,000 and a catchment area of 25,000.

Invitation from the President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops


Christmas Concert St. Stephen’s Christmas Concert will take place on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm. Admission is paid at the door, $10.00 for adults/children under 13 are free. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Stephenville Food Bank.
Mass Times Mass on Tuesday, December 2nd and Wednesday, December 3rd will be at 9:30 am.
2026 Calendars The 2026 Parish envelopes are available at the church entrance. Please note: If your envelope number is between 331 and 370, you have been assigned a new number.
Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus is having a meeting on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 pm.
Parkinson’s Support Group The meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group will take place on Sunday, December 7th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Knights of Columbus building. Care partners, family members, and home care workers are welcome to attend.
Parkinson’s Support Group The meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group will take place on Sunday, December 7th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Knights of Columbus building. Care partners, family members, and home care workers are welcome to attend.
Sunday morning Children's Liturgy Program There is a need for volunteers for the Sunday morning Children's Liturgy Program. For those wishing to volunteer please contact Kelly at 709-649-3413.
Advent envelope Advent envelopes are available at the Church entrance.
Christmas Flowers Envelopes are provided at the Church entrance for those wishing to make a donation for the purchase of Christmas flowers.
Tree of Love In support of the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, the Twilight 50+ Club, 15 Hynes Rd, Port au Port East will be hosting its annual Tree of Love event at 7:00 pm , Monday, December 1st. This gathering provides an opportunity to honor your departed loved ones by making a contribution in their memory to the hospital foundation. If you are unable to attend but would still like to remember your loved ones, you can contribute by e-transfer to shirleycrane100@yahoo.ca.
Catholic’s Women’s League Information is posted on the bulletin board at the Church entrance for those wishing to join the Catholic’s Women’s League.
Sister Regina Quigley We regret to announce the death of Sister Regina Quigley, PBVM who passed on November 26th, 2025. Sister Regina, who until recently, lived in Maria Regina Parish. Please keep Sister Regina’s family, the Sisters of the Presentation of Newfoundland and all those who knew her in your prayers.