We are a Catholic community formed by the Word of God, following Christ, sharing and celebrating God's love through the Sacraments, worship and service.

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5 p.m.
Sunday 7 a.m.
Sunday 9 a.m
Sunday 11:30 a.m.

No Sunday evening Mass

St. Stephen Cathedral Restoration and Renewal Campaign

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Faith Formation

Faith formation is a process in which every person in the parish should be involved. There are many different programs offered for various members of our community. As this time we are beginning a new year for our elementary students in the local public schools.

Handbook

Saint Stephen Cathedral Parish Faith Formation Parent/Student Handbook 2007-2008

As the Cathedral for the Diocese of Owensboro, Saint Stephen is also an active and vibrant parish offering a full range of ministries, services, and activities. Many parishioners are involved in the parish's organizations and committees, such as the religious education program, ministry to the sick and homebound, or one of the pastoral committees. The parish tries to make joyful dignified liturgy and worship one of the chief characteristics of our faith community.

Pastor's Perspective
5/4/2008

Dear Parishioners,

Sister Martha has informed me that she will be leaving the parish at the end of June to assume another ministerial position. We are grateful for her commitment to our parish community, the competence she has brought to Faith Formation on all levels, and her service to so many different segments of our parish. We are a better faith community because of Sr. Martha’s ministry among us. I have relied heavily on her these past five years and am sad that she is leaving us. We will find an appropriate way to express our gratitude to her later in the spring. In the meantime, pray for her as she makes this transition and pray that we can find someone to fill this essential staff position.

I recently had a conversation with a young adult Catholic who was preparing to marry someone in a civil ceremony, or in a non-Catholic Church. In other words, the person was getting married “outside the Church.” For whatever reason, this young person was unaware that Catholics are required to marry in accord with the laws of the Church for their marriage to be valid. I encourage anyone contemplating marriage to speak with a priest to make arrangements for the proper preparation for the sacrament and to be sure that the wedding will be celebrated validly. I remind anyone who is not married “in the Church” that you are not permitted to receive Holy Communion or any other sacraments until you are restored to full communion with the Church. Our diocesan marriage policy requires that anyone who intentionally celebrates an invalid marriage must wait at least one year before celebrating a valid marriage in the Church. Furthermore, anyone who may be cohabiting with another outside of marriage should not be receiving Holy Communion.

In response to my recent comments about our budget deficit, a parish family recently sent us a check for $250. I will tell you that they were already meeting their stewardship pledge. Many thanks to this family and to any others who can reach a little deeper to assist us at this time.

Love, Fr. John

POSITION AVAILABLE: St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro is seeking a full-time Director of Faith Formation, beginning July 1, 2008. Primary responsibilities include coordination of RCIA, catechesis for the parish elementary religious education and sacramental preparation. A graduate degree in theology, or its equivalent, is preferred and experience in pastoral ministry is required. Salary according to diocesan guidelines.

For more information or to apply, contact Fr. John Vaughan

Sunday Childcare
Every Sunday at the 9:00am Mass, childcare is available in the Saint Stephen Cathedral Preschool building.

Welcome New Members!
Welcome to St. Stephen Cathedral Parish Family! We are glad you have chosen us as your faith community. We look forward to getting to know you and to help you feel part of this parish family as quickly as possible.

Members of our committee contact new members monthly by phone and mail. Enclosed in the welcome note is a coupon for Great Harvest Whole Wheat bread , a symbol of our breaking bread together as a people of God. From time to time there will be gatherings which will help you feel more "rooted". We are family...welcome!

We welcome any questions concerning worship or ministries and invite you to check out the Monthly Calendar of events on line at this same address. The weekly Sunday bulletin also has the names and phone numbers of parish staff, parish pastoral council and parish ministries and they welcome all calls. Our Sunday bulletin is full of information and there is a weekly review of events also.

We look forward to sharing and celebrating Gods love with you , our newest members of our Catholic community.

Questions? Call Sue Borders 686-5986