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St. Stephen pro-life groups in NW Catholic Magazine
NW Catholic Magazine features St. Stephen parishioners praying, marching, and meeting for Life January 22, 2018. Click here for online article.
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Mission
Patroness: Our Lady of Guadalupe
We look to Our Lady for guidance, inspiration and courage in all we do for Life.
Our mission: We believe that it is our baptismal call to protect and defend those who cannot speak for themselves: the weak and defenseless, especially the unborn, elderly, handicapped and dying. We foster a respect for all human life from conception through natural death.What we do: We acknowledge that every human life is unique and created in the image of God. It is our goal to educate, encourage, and equip others to be involved through prayer, study, apostolic witness and community outreach. We seek always a loving relationship with God and our neighbors.
September 2025 Meeting: there will be no meeting on September 1st, 2025 since it is a holiday. Our next meeting will be held on October 6th, 2025. This is a change in the day from the second Thursday to the first Monday of the month. The meeting starts promptly at 7:30pm.
Newcomers, please email [email protected] for details
For reminders of calendar-noted events, sign up for Respect Life Flocknotes
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August Reflection from the USCCB
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates the Blessed Mother’s entrance into heavenly glory. Mary’s Assumption into heaven reminds us that life on earth is a pilgrimage to our ultimate destination. We prepare in hope for our own passage into eternal life by the choices we make today. When we choose to love and follow God in our daily lives, we strengthen our relationship with Him, and this relationship is the true meaning of heaven: “To live in heaven is ‘to be with Christ’” (CCC, 1025).
We can see how, throughout her life, the Blessed Mother continually chose to go deeper into her relationship with God. She modeled how to value and respect His precious gift of human life, from the moment of conception to its natural end. In the Annunciation, through her “yes,” Mary witnessed to the undeniable humanity of pre-born children as she conceived and carried the Christ child in her womb. After the Annunciation, having learned that her cousin Elizabeth was with child, she went in haste to her aid.
Our Blessed Mother shows us how the way we live today can prepare us, in hope, to also enter into heavenly glory at the end of our lives. Are we open to God’s precious gift of new life? How do we support pregnant mothers and parents? Do we prioritize showing our love to those who are ill or aging? Do we care for them in a way that respects God’s gift of life?
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition © 2000 LEV-USCCB. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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40 Days For Life RentonDear Pro-Life Friends,
It seems soon, but 40 Days for Life is coming up again, in less than a month! It’s the National Fall 2025 40 Days for Life Campaign.
It is going to be the largest pro-life mobilization ever in history, as there are now 1000 cities registered to participate. We’re expecting great things to happen this fall!
Renton will be participating again as we did in the spring. After experiencing the positive impact of the Spring 40 Days, we are excited to do get involved again! So please consider signing in and signing up to stand witness.
Just to help you get oriented with the fall campaign, here is a list of important dates and events of the upcoming 40 Days for Life:
Website: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/renton
Beginning and ending dates: September 24 – November 2, 2025
Prayer Vigil Location: Cedar River Clinics Cedar River Clinics
601 SE Carr Rd. Unit #200 Renton, WA
Scheduled Vigil Hours
at Cedar River Clinics: 7 am – 7 pm, Monday through Sunday.
“Kick-Off” event: Friday, September 19, (more details on this later.
We’re going to be inviting the whole community to join us for this wonderful effort for life. Individuals, churches, schools, groups, and such are all welcome and encouraged; please feel encouraged to help us invite your community, family, friends, and neighbors! We are strongest when we all join together in this great cause.
Thank you so much for your past interest and participation! There will be more updates and information following. For questions and information that you might need, please email or call Mary K at [email protected] or 253-217-6817. For Life!
God bless,
Mary Kasprzyk