Sacred Hearts & St. Stephen Catholic Church

Sacred Hearts & St. Stephen Catholic Church We are a Catholic Parish located in historic Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn welcoming everyone. Morning Prayer & Rosary: Mon.-Sat. 8am. Also Sat: 5pm Sun: 10:15am.

Masses everyday, incl Sat. & Sun: 8:30am. Live broadcasts: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am & Sun. 10:15am. Morning Prayer:
Monday-Sunday, 8:00 AM

Daily Mass Schedule:
Monday-Saturday, 8:30AM (Livestream on Facebook, YouTube, and the parish website)

Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday, 5:00 PM
Sunday, 8:30AM, 10:15 AM (Livestream)

Rosary:
Monday-Saturday following Mass (Livestream)

Confession: Saturdays 3:45–

4:30 P.M., as well as by appointment

Baptisms:
To prepare for the sacrament of Baptism, parents and
godparents should plan to attend the 10:15 AM Mass on
the second Sunday of the month followed by a Baptismal
preparation meeting. Baptisms are held the 3rd Sunday of the month

Sick Calls:
Please call and arrange for the sacrament of anointing
whenever anyone is seriously ill. Marriages
Please call the rectory at least 6 months ahead for an
appointment with a Priest.

We are grateful for the Mass intentions offered this week. Each intention is brought to the altar and entrusted to the L...
09/07/2026

We are grateful for the Mass intentions offered this week. Each intention is brought to the altar and entrusted to the Lord in the celebration of the Eucharist.

Please take a moment to view this week’s intentions and join us in praying for all those who are remembered—the living and the deceased, those in need of healing, and all the private intentions held in loving hearts.

If you would like to offer a Mass intention for someone you love, your request is always welcome. You may submit an intention using the parish link https://tinyurl.com/mass-intentions-july-dec-2026 or the Mass intention form you received in the mail.

May the prayers offered at Mass bring comfort, hope, and peace to all who are remembered this week. 🙏

“Cur me persequeris, Placide?”, “Why do you pursue Me, Placidus?”Saint Spotlight for September 7: Saint Eustace, Sacred ...
09/07/2026

“Cur me persequeris, Placide?”, “Why do you pursue Me, Placidus?”

Saint Spotlight for September 7: Saint Eustace, Sacred Encounter. Ora pro Nobis! Each saint's life whispers: Stay strong, stay faithful, stay inspired.

Picture it: a sunlit forest outside Rome, second century, hooves thundering, my horse straining, and a great stag waiting beyond a chasm. I was Placidus, a Roman general, chasing game as usual, when I saw a crucifix blazing between the animal’s antlers and heard a voice that stopped my heart. “Why do you pursue Me, Placidus?” That was the end of my old life. I went home, told my wife Theopiste, and we were baptized with our sons Agapius and Theopistus. I took the name Eustace, “steadfast,” though I had no idea how quickly that name would be tested.

I lost rank, wealth, and reputation. My family was scattered by bandits and slavers. Years later, Emperor Trajan recalled me to lead the army, and I was reunited with my wife and sons. Then came Emperor Hadrian, a victory parade, and an order to offer sacrifice to idols. I refused, because a man does not bow to statues after he has seen the living Christ in a forest.

They threw us to wild beasts, which would not touch us, so they sealed my wife, my sons, and me inside a hollow bronze bull and heated it until it glowed. We sang hymns as the metal burned, but our lifeless bodies remained untouched. Tradition places our death around AD 118, and the Church remembers us as a family who chose heaven over a parade.

My advice to you today:
When God interrupts your plans with a sacred encounter, do not bargain your way back to comfort. Follow the vision, even if it costs you status, security, or approval. Better to lose everything and keep Christ than to keep everything and lose your soul.

I’m the Patron Saint of:
Hunters
Those facing adversity

Saint Eustace, help me to be more like you in courage, obedience, and steadfast faith. Amen.

Our parish Saint Spotlights are written by JM de Palma, using original research and creative direction. Images are created with AI and photo-editing tools.

This Labor Day, we honor the hands that build, teach, heal, serve, and create—the hands of construction workers, teacher...
09/06/2026

This Labor Day, we honor the hands that build, teach, heal, serve, and create—the hands of construction workers, teachers, nurses, caregivers, delivery drivers, sanitation workers, and so many others who shape our world each day.

Thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and the quiet dignity you bring to your labor. Your contributions matter to our community and to our parish family.

This Labor Day weekend, our livestream will take a short break so our team can rest and recharge.Masses will still be ce...
09/06/2026

This Labor Day weekend, our livestream will take a short break so our team can rest and recharge.

Masses will still be celebrated in person as usual on Saturday, September 5; Sunday, September 6; and Monday, September 7.

Livestreaming will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and restful Labor Day weekend!

“Laudate Dominum omnium gentium!”, “Praise the Lord of all nations!”They tried to burn a priest. They only proved that s...
09/06/2026

“Laudate Dominum omnium gentium!”, “Praise the Lord of all nations!”

They tried to burn a priest. They only proved that some fires cannot be put out.

Saint Spotlight for September 6: Blessed Thomas Tsughi, Courageous Faith. Ora pro Nobis! Each saint's life whispers, Stay strong, stay faithful, stay inspired.

Picture it: Nagasaki, 1627, smoke rising from the stake, a fearful crowd, and three Christians tied to posts while soldiers light the fire. I am Thomas Tsughi, a Japanese Jesuit priest, born near Omura and exiled to Macau when the shogunate banned Catholic priests. I could have stayed safe abroad, but my people needed the Gospel more than I needed comfort. So I returned in disguise, preaching, baptizing, and strengthening hidden Christians who risked everything to keep the faith.

They caught me. My family begged me to use our connections, renounce Christ just enough, and walk free. I told them that not even a thousand Japans, or the whole world, could make me do what was wrong. After more than a year in prison, I was taken to Martyrs’ Hill on September 7, 1627, tied to the stake, and burned alive with two companions. As the flames rose, I encouraged my fellow martyrs and blessed the crowd. Witnesses said a great flame rose from my chest when I died, as if my heart had been waiting to show its true color.

My advice to you today:
When the world offers safety in exchange for silence, remember that some truths are worth more than comfort. Do not trade your conscience for approval, your faith for a quiet life, or your soul for people who will not stand beside you before God.

I’m the Patron Saint of:
Japanese Catholics
Missionaries in hostile lands
Those pressured to abandon their faith

Blessed Thomas Tsughi, help me to be more like you in courage, fidelity, and love for Christ. Amen.

Our parish Saint Spotlights are written by JM de Palma. Images are created with AI and photo-editing tools.

“Sitio.” “I thirst.”Saint Spotlight for September 5: Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Humble Charity. Ora pro Nobis! Each saint...
09/05/2026

“Sitio.” “I thirst.”

Saint Spotlight for September 5: Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Humble Charity. Ora pro Nobis! Each saint's life whispers: Stay strong, stay faithful, stay inspired.

Picture it: Calcutta, 1946, a crowded train rattling toward Darjeeling, heat pressing against the windows, the smell of dust, sweat, and coal smoke. I am Teresa, born Agnes in Albania, a Loreto sister who had taught in a school for years, but on that train Christ spoke to my heart, “I thirst.” He was not asking for water. He was asking for love, for souls, for someone willing to walk into the slums and pick up the people nobody else wanted.

I left the convent in 1948 with a simple sari, five rupees, and a stubborn trust that God does not send a call without also sending the bread. I founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, opened homes for the dying, cared for lepers, gathered abandoned children, and taught my sisters that the poorest of the poor are not a project, they are Christ in disguise. The world gave me a Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, but the real work happened in back rooms where nobody clapped, washing wounds, feeding the hungry, and holding the hands of those who had been left to die alone.

I died in Calcutta on September 5, 1997, after years of heart trouble and failing health. My heart stopped in the convent where I had lived and prayed, surrounded by sisters who had learned that love is not a speech, it is a daily habit.

My advice:
Do not wait for a grand mission before you love. Start where you are, with the person nobody notices, the chore nobody wants, the prayer nobody hears. Small things done with great love are how God changes the world, one hidden act at a time.

I’m the Patron Saint of:
The poor and sick
Missionaries of Charity
World Youth Day

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, help me to be more like you in humility, mercy, and faithful love. Amen.

Our parish Saint Spotlights are written by JM de Palma, using original research, writing, and creative direction. Images are designed with the help of AI and photo-editing software.

This week's Spotlights are short, powerful, and made for scrolling. From Mother Teresa to a 9/11 hero, these lives remin...
09/04/2026

This week's Spotlights are short, powerful, and made for scrolling. From Mother Teresa to a 9/11 hero, these lives remind us that faith is lived in real love, real courage, and real service.

September 4 – Saint Teresa of Calcutta
The Saint of the Smallest Things. She saw Christ in the poorest of the poor and proved that small acts of love can change the world.

September 5 – Blessed Thomas Tsughi
The Faithful Witness. A Japanese martyr who chose Christ over safety. Grace is stronger than fear.

September 6 – Saint Eustace
The Tested Servant. A Roman general who lost much but never lost his trust in God.

September 8 – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Dawn of Our Hope. Mary's yes to God changed history. What is your yes today?

September 9 – Saint Peter Claver
The Apostle of the Enslaved. He called himself the slave of the slaves forever and lived it with radical compassion.

September 10 – Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
The Saint of Consolation. A man of prayer who brought comfort to the suffering and hope to those praying for the departed.

September 11 – Father Mychal Judge, OFM
A Holy Hero of 9/11. On the 25th anniversary, we remember the FDNY chaplain who gave his life serving others at the World Trade Center. Joy, mercy, and fearless love to the end.

Watch for daily prayer cards and posts. Let these lives push you to love bigger, serve deeper, and trust God more.

09/04/2026

LIVE: September 4, 2026 Daily Mass
We invite you to pray with us through our Daily Mass Broadcast, offered for all who are unable to attend in person. Monday through Saturday, Mass is celebrated at 8:30 AM, followed by the Rosary. On Sundays, our live Mass begins at 10:15 AM. In some cases, the Rosary may be omitted, especially when a funeral follows Mass.
Support this ministry at: givecentral.org/SHSS

“Cu stu cori ti vogghiu beni.”, “With this heart, I love you.”Saint Spotlight for September 3: Saint Rosalia, Plague Pro...
09/04/2026

“Cu stu cori ti vogghiu beni.”, “With this heart, I love you.”

Saint Spotlight for September 3: Saint Rosalia, Plague Protector. Ora pro Nobis! Each saint's life whispers: Stay strong, stay faithful, stay inspired.

Picture it: Palermo, 1624. Bells toll over streets smelling of smoke, vinegar, and death while plague empties homes faster than grief can fill them. I had died centuries earlier in a cave on Monte Pellegrino, but when Palermo cried out, I was not finished with my city. I appeared in visions, led them to my hidden bones, and told them, “Bring me home.”

They carried my relics through Palermo in procession, and the plague ended. A quiet girl who fled the world became Palermo’s loudest protector. Funny how God works. He puts His strongest servants where nobody thinks to look.

Now look at me, standing in this parish, brought from Palermo by families who carried more than suitcases when they came from Carroll Gardens to Bensonhurst. They brought their language, memories, prayers, tears, and stubborn faith. I have watched grandparents light candles, parents carry burdens, children receive sacraments, and families fill the streets each year in my honor. I have prayed with you, cried with you, and celebrated with you. You are my family, and I am yours.

I died in my cave on Monte Pellegrino around 1166, but love does not retire because the body is gone. When your forebears brought my image here, they did not bring a decoration. They brought a reminder that heaven remembers the old neighborhood, the new neighborhood, and every family in between.

My advice to you today:
When fear enters your home, body, or mind, do not let it become the loudest voice in the room. Pray. Light the candle. Call on the saints. Faith is not pretending danger is small. It is refusing to believe danger is greater than God.

I’m the Patron Saint of:
Palermo, Sicily
Plague and epidemic sufferers

Saint Rosalia, help me to be more like you in courage, prayer, and faithful love. Amen.

Our parish Saint Spotlights are written by JM de Palma. Images are created with AI and photo-editing tools.

We continue to lift up everyone on our parish prayer list this week, entrusting each need, concern, and intention to the...
09/01/2026

We continue to lift up everyone on our parish prayer list this week, entrusting each need, concern, and intention to the loving care of God.

Scripture reminds us: “Pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.” — James 5:16

Please join our parish family in prayer. Leave a 🙏, an “Amen,” or a few words of encouragement in the comments to let those who are asking for prayer know they are not alone.

Would you like someone added to this week’s prayer list? Comment their name below. To include a name in the upcoming parish bulletin, please email [email protected].

Address

108 Carroll Street (Rectory), 125 Summit Street (Church)
Brooklyn, NY
11231

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 9:45am
5pm - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+17185967750

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