About St. Stephen · Midland, Texas
St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Midland, Texas, is a vibrant parish offering worship, sacraments, and community ministries in both English and Spanish. It serves a diverse congregation through regular Masses, adoration, confession, and active youth and adult programs. The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Bala Anthony Govindu and Parochial Vicar Fr. Bonaventure Anuforo, with a dedicated staff including religious educators, music directors, and volunteers. The church emphasizes faith formation, service, and spiritual growth through events like the Eucharistic Revival, Cursillo, and parish retreats.
- Patron
- St. Stephen
- Rector
- Fr. Bala Anthony Govindu
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers bilingual Masses, youth and adult ministries, and opportunities for spiritual growth through sacraments, adoration, and service. Active groups like the Spanish Choir, Knights of Columbus, and Women’s Organization foster fellowship and faith. The parish also supports outreach through the Helping Hands program and regular parish events like the Christmas Musical and Fish Fry.
Mass times at St. Stephen
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- SUNDAY: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
- SUNDAY: 9:45 AM to 10:25 AM
- SUNDAY: 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM
- SUNDAY: 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
- SUNDAY: 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- MON-FRI: 6:45 AM to 6:55 AM
- MON-FRI: 5:00 PM to 5:25 PM
- WED-FRI: 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM
- SATURDAY: 7:45 AM to 8:00 AM
- SATURDAY: 4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
- SATURDAY: 5:00 PM
Adoration times
- Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Worship & Sacraments
- Daily Masses in English and Spanish
- Adoration Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Confession available multiple times daily
- Sacraments including Baptism, Marriage, and Reconciliation
- Eucharistic Revival and All Souls Mass offerings
Faith Formation
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
- OCIA Resources
- Divine Mercy Chaplet
- Youth Ministry led by Carlos Garcia
- Young Adult Ministry
- Spanish-language Religious Education
Ministries
- Spanish Choir & Mariachi
- Cursillo School of Leaders
- Mujeres De Fe Women’s Growth Event
- El Buen Pastor Group
- Knights of Columbus
- Women’s Organization
- Volunteer Opportunities
Sacraments & Services
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
- House Blessing
- Prayer Requests