WELCOME TO ST STEPHEN

We are a vibrant, Faithful Catholic Community that
brings people to Christ, forms disciples, and sends
them to transform the world.

MASS TIMES Join us on Sundays at 7:30am, 9am (English); 11am (Spanish)
Saturdays at 4:00pm (English)

ANNUAL CATHOLIC
APPEAL Your generosity fuels faith, supports those in need, and strengthens our community—give today and be a part of advancing our mission.

BIBLE STUDY Young adults ages 18–29 are invited every Thursday from 6:30–8 PM at St. Stephen’s to grow in faith, community, and Christ’s love.

WEEKEND MASS

Saturday - 4:00 PM

Sunday - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM

11:00 AM (Spanish)

Daily MASS

MONDAY - 12:15 PM

Tuesday - 8:45 AM

Wednesday - 6:45 AM

Thursday - 8:45 AM

(Communion Service)

Friday - 5:30 PM

CONFESSION

Friday - 6:00 PM

Annual Catholic Appeal

In Mission, We Are One | En Mision, Somos Uno

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Safe Environment program

Our Commitment to Protect.
As priests, educators and staff members at the Diocese of San Diego we have no higher responsibility than to protect the children and young people entrusted to our care.

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Events

Come join us! We would love for you to come to one of our upcoming events.

Calendar

Mass Times

october

14oct6:45 amDaily Mass - 6:45am

15oct8:45 amDaily Mass- 8:45am

15oct3:00 pm8:00 pmAdoration

16oct5:30 pmDaily Mass - 5:30pm

Interested in becoming a priest?

For those interested meet with Fr. Luke to Register

On Saturday, November 14, 2026 the Diocese of San Diego is hosting an Explorer Day with the Director of Priestly Vocations, Fr. Marc Gandolfo for those men who are interested in exploring a possible vocation to the priesthood. The day will be held at St. Francis Center on the campus of the University of San Diego from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. If living a life of service for Christ and the people of God is attractive to you, take advantage of the opportunity to attend this upcoming Explorer Day. Pick up an application from Father Luke in the office or call St. Francis Center at (858) 490-8389.

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Our Mission

Saint Stephen, a Roman Catholic Church, invites all to be disciples who love God, love others, and joyfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ.

Worship With Us

When

Saturday at 4:00pm
Sunday at 7:30am, 9am, and 11am (Spanish).
Sunday Masses on our YouTube Channel.

Where

31020 Cole Grade Road
Valley Center, CA 92082

How

Register as a Parishioner
Register Today.

Sacraments

A sacrament is an outward sign of an invisible spiritual reality.

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"For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body--whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free--we were all given the one Spirit to drink" (1 Corinthians 12:13)
"For my flesh is true food… Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me" (John 6:55-56)
"Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them" (Acts 2:4)
"So the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life" (John 3:15)
"Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? ...Get up let us go" (Mark 14:41-42)
"That is why a man leave his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24)
The Apostles "anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them" (Mark 6:13)

Latest Bulletins

Our weekly bulletins have a ton of information about what is going on at St. Stephen Church. You can grab a physical bulletin after each mass or conveniently browse our archive right here.

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Emergency Anointing of the Sick

For urgent situations involving serious illness, hospitalization, or danger of death.
Call (760) 749-3324 and select Option #1 to reach a priest.

Para situaciones urgentes que involucren una enfermedad grave, hospitalización o peligro de muerte.
Llame al (760) 749-3324 y seleccione la Opción #1 para comunicarse con un sacerdote.

Tap to CallSelect Option #1

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