Phone: (407) 699-5683 Fax: (407) 699-8408
St. Stephen Parish InformationGeneral Information
WeddingsThe
celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage is a sacred moment in the lives
of two people, and one of the most joyous occasions in the Church. To ensure that the wedding will run smoothly and to assist the priest, St. Stephen's wedding coordinator will be present at each wedding. She will provide assistance with flowers, attendants, and any other details for the ceremony. Our music director is Mrs. Betty Lacey. After speaking with the priest and reserving the date and time for your wedding, you can begin planning your music. Within the wedding ceremony, the sacred nature of the sacrament should be reflected by appropriate religious music. Appointments to consult with Mrs. Lacey can be made by calling her at 407-699-5683, ext. 236 during office hours, Tuesday through Friday. There are many other details to be worked out. Call Dorothy Peeler at 407-699-5683 for further information and a complete list of Wedding Guidelines.
Funerals“Be
not afraid- Our faith tells us that death is not the end, and that Jesus has gone before us to prepare a place for us by his side in heaven. Still, saying Good-bye to someone we love is a sad and difficult time. In order to help us with all the practical decisions that must be faced, this page is offered as a source of information to help prepare us for the many choices that must be dealt with. 1. Please
do not hesitate to call the Parish or to contact one of our priests.
This is your FIRST step. 2. After you have contacted the Parish, you will need to deal with a funeral home. Because funeral costs can vary by thousands of dollars, and because this is such a difficult and stressful time, you may want a family member to visit one or more of the websites listed below before any decisions or commitments are made. Calling several funeral homes for cost comparisons is not disrespectful to the person you love. Being aware in advance of your rights and also of the laws that protect you from misleading business practices will help you make wise decisions you will never regret. For general information, click here. To plan Scripture readings for a funeral, click here. Some services offered by the parish community:
4. You have the right to order your own casket, the most expensive single funeral expense. For simple caskets made by Trappist Monks available for immediate delivery, click here. Caskets are also available at Costco. For examples of other options, click here. Please read Practical Steps to Prepare for Death for more information about death, dying, Hospice, and funerals.
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The
staff of St. Stephen Catholic Community has prepared a set of guidelines
to help you plan this most special moment in your lives. Registration
and participation at St. Stephen is required for at least ten months
prior to your wedding date. A minimum of six months is required before
marriage preparation can begin. We wish you every blessing and grace
for the life you plan together. 
No matter what your situation is, even if you have been away from the
Church, even if the death is a suicide, even if you are Catholic and
the family member who is dying or has died is not, St. Stephen Catholic
Community is here to see you through this time. 407-699-5683