Parish Life

Annulment Advocates
Lay people are appointed to initiate annulment proceedings at the request of our pastor.

Boy Scout Troop
Our Scout troop is Troop #525

Community Kids Closet
This ministry helps provide new clothes and shoes to the needy school children in Bentonville.

Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families.

New Comer’s Dinner Committee
Hosts a dinner twice a year for all new families to the parish. A time to meet other new families in the parish and learn about opportunities to get involved in the parish.

Parish Picnic
Held during the summer at an off-site location. An afternoon of games, food, fun and fellowship.

St. Stephen Benevolent Society
Assists with financial needs through personal contact and interviews.

Sharing and Caring
A program of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County that through sponsors, volunteers and generous individuals provides Christmas gifts to families facing financial hardships. Each year St. Stephen sponsors a number of children through this program.

Sunday Socials
A coffee social is held selected Sundays and is prepared and hosted by a group of volunteers. Socials are canceled for the summer months of June/July/August.

Supportive Ministries
This group provides food for funeral dinners, people just home from a hospital stay, family with a newborn; assists parishioners in need with an occasional visit, light housekeeping, errands or transportation.

Thanksgiving Dinner Committee
A large group of volunteers plans our annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner that is held the Sunday before Thanksgiving in the Parish Life Center.