Parish Bulletin / Boletin Parroquial
BASIC CONTACT INFORMATION
Saint Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church
Pastor: Rev. John J. Szczepanik
Address: 20 William St. South River N.J 08882
Phone: (732)-257-0100
e-mail: SaintStephen1@aol.com
Web Site: StStephennj.com / You Tube
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Monday, December 15:
9:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Valeria Poplawski Mass in English
5:15 p.m. – CCD classes in English
Tuesday, December 16:
9:00 a.m. – Dr. Glenn & Karin Reside personal intentions Mass in English
4:30 p. m. – CCD classes in English
7:00 p.m. – special intention Mass in Spanish
Wednesday, December 17:
10:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Msgr. William McCarthy Mass in English
Thursday, December 18:
10:00 a.m. – Anthony Manney Mass in English
7:00 a.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament + Holy Rosary in Spanish
Friday, December 19:
10:00 a.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament + Holy Rosary in Enlish
7:30 p.m. – RCIA meeting in Spanish
Saturday, December 20:
4:00 p.m. – Carl, Jenny and Ralph Rossi, Sr. Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – special intention Mass in Spanish
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4 Sunday of Advent, December 21:
8:30 a.m. – deceased members of the Farkas, Baska and Kalendek families Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – Matt Woods Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – Cristina Guadalupe Flores Mass in Spanish
1:00 p.m. – CCD classes in English
4:00 p.m. – Stan Reszczynski Mass in Spanish
5:00 p.m. – CCD classes in Spanish
Parish Bingo will take place on Saturday, February 21, starting at 7:00 p.m. with food and refreshments All are invited.
CCD Program – registration after each Sunday Mass. Each child / youngster has 4 choices: Sundays at 1:00 p.m. in English + Sundays at 5:00 p.m. in Spanish + Mondays at 5:15 p.m. in English + Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in English.
St. Stephen’s Annual Pilgrimage to the Name of God Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida: *All are warmly invited to participate in this wonderful trip to the oldest church constructed on the American soil. In addition, we will visit the following places: National Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Universe in Orlando, St. Jude’s National Shrine in Miami, Magic Kingdom ( 1 day ) in Orlando, Kennedy Space Center in Port Canaveral, famous Bayside Market with a 2-hours cruise around the Miami Bay, South of the Border tourist attraction in South Carolina and the most famous beach in the world in Daytona Beach. The trip begins on Sunday, June 7 at 9:00 p.m. and ends on Sunday, June 14 around the same time. The cost per person is $1380.00 and that includes hotel accommodation, round trip in a minibus, daily breakfast and all sightseeing. Reservations with Fr. John.
Travelling Chalice: To promote prayers for vocations among our parishioners and to ask the Lord to inspire young men from our parish to enter Priesthood, I warmly invite you, my Dear Parishioners and Friends of the Parish, to consider receiving an old chalice, hosting it for a week and at the time of its presence among you, saying a daily prayer for vocations. The prayer cards will accompany the chalice. You can ask for any week of your choice personally or via a phone call ( 732-257-0100 ). Fr. John
Our annual Christmas projects – 1) Poinsettias for Saint Stephen’s: you can donate a poinsettia of any size and color for the Christmas decoration of the church; 2) Gift cards for the needy: you can donate a gift card from Shop-Rite or any other store for our needy families. This project ends on Dec. 24.
International Pilgrimage of St. Stephen’s Church to Our Lady of La Salette Shrine in France and to other religious sites in 6 European countries will take place on May 18 – 27, 2026. More info and registration after each Mass with Fr. John
Special birthday: One of our parishioners Valeria Poplawski is celebration her 100th birthday this Thursday. Happy Birthday, Valeria!
Please, pray for those who are sick and suffering: Helen Scupp, Peter Rossi, Vera Kelemen, Cathy Farkas, Valeria Poplawski, Anne Fazekas, Agnes Balitsky.
Diocesan newspaper The Catholic Spirit is available for you in front of the first pews of the church. This time, on its page 39 you may find our parish ad congratulation Bishop James Checchio on his election to be the Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. We will greatly miss him.
ESL classes for adults registration after each Mass.
Parish Registration: We warmly invite you to register in our humble Catholic Community of St. Stephen Protomartyr Church. You can always do so after Mass.
All businesses in our area are invited to place ads in our parish bulletin in its paper version and on-line – it appears every week in two languages ( in English and in Spanish ). Our rate is $120.00 per year. More info in our parish office ( 732-257-0100 ). With many thanks to the following businesses, that have already advertised with us:
Ben Construction LLC: sidewalks, curbs, patios, Belgium blocks, service walks, handicap ramps, driveway ( 908-720-0407 )
Cristal Flower Shop & Decorations: 50 Luis St., New Brunswick ( 732-912-3190 ); flower arrangements + rental of tents, tables and chairs
DBA Law Offices of Maribel J. Allen, Esquire: 292 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick ( 732-887-5739 )
Elaine Mariolis, DPM LLC: 252 Smith Street, Perth Amboy ( 732-826-5400 )
Julio’s Auto Repair: 606 Convery Blvd., Perth Amboy ( 732-826-6575 )
Healing Road Counseling Services: 27 South 5th Ave., Highland Park, N.J. ( 215-688-5116 ) Yudelka Columna, MSW, LSSW
Holy Trinity Care Agency: Adeline Rodriguez ( 732- 423-8927 )
K & C Bookkeeping Services LLC: 852 Easton Ave., Somerset, N.J. 08873 ( 732-648-4210 ) Maria Reyes
La Oaxaquenita Restaurant and Bakery: 19 Main Street in South River ( 732-955-6360 )
Maliszewski Funeral Home: 218 Whitehead Avenue, South River ( 732-254-0428 ) Carmen Spezzi, Manager
Milina Cuisine LLC Restaurant: 2909 Washington Road in Parlin ( 732-952-8226 ) Milinacuisine.com
Rezem Funeral Home, Inc: 457 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick ( 732-257-1191 ) James T. Fife, Manager
Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremations Service: 3377 US Highway 9 in Old Bridge ( 732-679-4422 ) Michael Hagarty & John Vincent
The Class Barbershop: 58 Main Street in South River ( 732-360-7379 )
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Parish registration You are warmly invited to join our old, small Parish with a Big Heart. Please, print / complete the below listed mini-form and mail it to the parish office ( 20 William Street, South River, N.J. 08882 ), or simply drop it off in our Sunday collection basket.
If you live far away – you can become an Honorary Member of Saint Stephen’s, supporting it spiritually and financially.
registration form