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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 / Spanish (732)-766-3452
Whats App: (732)-766-3452
e-mail: SaintStephen1@aol.com
Web Site: StStephennj.com  / You Tube

 

SERVICES THIS WEEK:

Monday, October 7:

7:00 a.m. – Our Lady of the Rosary protection over us and our parish               Mass in Spanish

10:00 a.m. – Our Lady of the Rosary protection over us and our parish             Mass in English

5:15 p.m. – CCD classes             in English

 

Tuesday, October 8:

10:00 a.m. – Janine Donato         Mass in English

4:30 p.m. – CCD classes ( Confirmation – 1 year )       in English

 

Thursday, October 10:

10:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Cathy Farkas         in English

7:00 p.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament         in Spanish

 

Saturday, October 12:

4:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Rev. Stanley Walega         Mass in English

6:00 p.m. – Service of the Word of God         in Spanish

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Sunday, October 13:   

8:30 a.m. – deceased members of the Ogle and Farkas families          Mass in English

10:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Paul and Madeline Ledough Gabel         Mass in Spanish

11:30 a.m. –  God’s abundant blessing for all parish volunteers       Mass in Spanish

12:45 – 3:15  p.m. – CCD classes         in English

4:00 p.m. – Service of the Word of God and Holy Communion        in Spanish

4:50 – 6:00  p.m. – CCD classes         First Holy Communion            in Spanish

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Weekly Offerings:     You can make your weekly donation to the Church at the end of each Mass by placing it in the collection basket situated on top of the white pillar on the right side of the exit door.  Also, you can mail your check directly to the parish office at 20 William Street, South River, N.J.  08882.   With many thanks to all our parishioners for your continuous financial support of the parish.     Fr. John


CCD Program    continues with registrations after each Sunday Mass.


Venezuelan Lunch    All are warmly invited on Sunday, October 27 starting at 10:45 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. – in our Parish Center. All proceeds for our parish.


Centennial anniversary of the construction of our church – main projects:    * installation of the new Main Altar of Christ the High Priest – completed on August 11, 202;  * creation of a new chapel in the church ( Chapel of the Crucified Lord ) with His images coming from various parts of the world ( situated on the left side of the staircase leading us to the choir loft ) – completed on July 4, 2021;   * construction of a new sidewalk behind the church – connecting the existing sidewalk on both sides of the church ) – completed on August 14, 2021;      * erection of a statue of St. Joseph the Worker in the garden area on the right side of the church – completed on September 2, 2021;     * installation of the Praying Angel on the left side of the church on August 20, 2022;      * renovation of the parish parking lot’s wall on August 21, 2022;      * installation of a new welcoming sign in front of the church on October 7, 2022;      * renovation of the kitchen and the stage in our Parish Center ( April 2023 );     * renovation of the sidewalk in front of the church and the staircase that leads to its front entrance door ( April 2023 );      * renovation of the staircase leading to the side doors of the church and to the front door of the rectory ( May 2024 )    


 Confessions –   any day at any time upon one hour telephone notice.


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


Youth Group  invites all young people to be a part of its spiritual, educational and social activities. More info with Fr. John.


Parish Pilgrimage on Foot ( 8 miles ):    All are invited to participate on Saturday, 26 of October starting at 9:00 a.m. in South Amboy and ending around 3:00 p.m. in South River. Registration ends this Sunday, October 13.


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:

Ansel Multiple Services:   60 Maine Street in South River ( 732-543-3961 )    taxes, translations, immigration work, etc.

Bella Puebla Pizzeria & Mexican Cuisine:  714 State Rt. 18 in East Brunswick ( 732-238-1078 & 732-238-1258 )

Ben Construction LLC:   sidewalks, curbs, patios, Belgium blocks, service walks, handicap ramps, driveway  ( 908-720-0407 )

Better Life Pharmacy:  54 Main Street in South River ( 732-257-0069 );      free delivery           Wael Isaac, CEO

Cristal Flower Shop & Decorations:  175 French 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 )

Dental Arts Studio, LLC:    15 West Prospect Street in East Brunswick ( 732-254-5600 );     Svetlana Steinberg

Eighteen Lumber, Inc.:   652 Rt. 18 in East Brunswick ( 732-257-6004 )

Elaine Mariolis, DPM    LLC:    252 Smith Street, Perth Amboy ( 732-826-5400 )

El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant:   42 Min Street in South River ( 732-432-4941 )        delivery         catering

Emy Beauty Hair Salon:     297 Main Street in South River ( 908-698-7406 )

Healing Road Counseling Services:    27 South 5th Ave., Highland Park, N.J. ( 215-688-5116 )    Yudelka Columna, MSW, LSSW

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 )

Latin Flavor:  empanadas, rice, roast, chicken and pork;      LatinFlavorPR.com   ( 347-683-7036 )

Maliszewski Funeral Home:  218 Whitehead Avenue, South River    ( 732-254-0428 )          Carmen Spezzi, Manager

Matamoros Tax Services:   210 New Street in New Brunswick ( 732-846-0050 )        authorized IRS provider

Mia’s Pizza Restaurant:  4500 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville ( 732-651-9888 )      delivery available

Milina Cuisine LLC Restaurant:    2909 Washington Road in Parlin ( 732-952-8226 )         Milinacuisine.com

New City Fresh Market Carniceria:  48 Main Street in South River ( 732-210-2888 )

NOVA Paving & Masonry:   www.NovaPavingMasonry.com ( 908-455-5367 + 609-509-3094 )        free estimates

Peopleready skilled trades:   1945 Morris Ave., Unit 3, Union, N.J. 07083 ( 201-419-9692 );   Denise Martinez, Manager

PNC Bank:  289 Rt. 18 North in East Brunswick ( 732-390-6207 )         Sandra Nielsen, Branch Manager

Portuguese Fisherman Restaurant:      11 Jackson Street in South River ( 732-238-5188 )         Mark Silva, Owner

Reny’s Unisex Hair Salon:  91 Jackson Street in South River ( 732-390-0600 )       Renyshairsalon.com

Rezem Funeral Home, Inc:   457 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick ( 732-257-1191 )       James T. Fife, Manager

Royal Barbecue:  45 Obert Street in South River ( 732-390-4409 )     chicken, steaks, ribs, etc.     take out only

Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremations Service:   3377 US Highway 9 in Old Bridge ( 732-679-4422 )     Michael Hagarty & John Vincent

Texas Road Pharmacy:    1183 Englishtown Road in Old Bridge ( 732-726-1101 )       free delivery

Tex Mex  Panaderia y Pasteleria Mexican Bakery:   19 Main Street in South River ( 732-955-6360 )

The Class Barbershop:  58 Main Street in South River ( 732-360-7379 )

Wadie’s Hair Salon:  716 Route 18, East Brunswick ( 732-432-9004 )

 

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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