Frequenly Asked Questions
How do I reserve a room at the church for my ministry meeting or event:
Instructions for reserving space at St. Stephen Catholic Church
How to get a map with directions to Church:
Our Church is located in the at 5049 Bell Shoals Road Valrico, FL 33594. We are located in Hillsborough County.
How to get a priest in an emergency:
Our parish priests want to know if someone is involved in a crisis requiring emergency pastoral care. Please call Fr.Bill or Fr. Mike at 
813-689-4900 .
How to become a registered parishioner:
It is our hope to extend a warm welcome to you. We like to know everyone who comes to Mass at St. Stephen.
If you will be attending often please become a registered parishioner. In order to serve you better, new members
are invited to register by attending a special meeting any Sunday at 10:45am in Room 2 (in the back hallway of the church).
Registering helps us to keep in touch with you. Your registration information will be for the use of the St. Stephen parish and Diocese of St. Petersburg.
We look forward to meeting you!
How to have your child baptized:
To register for the required Baptism Preparation Class, please call the Religious Education Office at 671-4434.
You may take the class prior to the birth of your child.
How to sign your child or yourself up for classes:
At St. Stephen’s we have a number of faith formation opportunities for all ages. Drop by our Religious Education Office or call 813-671-4434
.
How to inquire into becoming a Catholic:
We’d love to have you join the Catholic Church. Our “Catechumenate” process allows you to first inquire, learn and get your questions answered. Commitment comes later.
For more information please call Rosie Bridges in the Religious Education Office (671-4434).
How to return to the Catholic Church:
People sometimes feel distant from God or the Church. This often leads to staying away from mass, but that may not help matters. If there is anything standing in the way of your experiencing the fullness of God’s love, our pastor and staff want very much to help. Please call anyone on our staff at 813-689-4900.
How to get married in the Church:
Congratulations! We’re happy for you.
Engaged couples should contact the parish at least six months in advance of a wedding. The Church requires preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Please call Bernadette Kalle at 813-689-4900 .
How to have a Mass said for a deceased loved one or for some other intention:
To request a mass please telephone our office at 689-4900, stop in the office Monday-Friday between 8:30am and 4pm or after any of our weekend Masses.
How to get a baptism certificate:
If you were baptized at St. Stephen and need a new certificate, please call our office during business hours at 813-689-4900 or email Bernadette Kalle.
More Information on Getting a Baptism Certificate