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, March 23:
10:00 a.m. – God’s protection over the families of our troops killed in the Middle East Mass in English
5:15 p.m. – CCD classes in English
7:00 p.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Spanish
7:30 p.m. – Lenten Confessions bilingual
Tuesday, March 24:
10:00 a.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in English
4:30 p.m. – CCD classes in English
Wednesday, March 25:
7:30 a.m. – God’s protection over us and our parish Mass in English
7:00 p.m. – God’s protection over us and our parish Mass in Spanish
Friday, March 27:
4:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross in English
7:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross in Spanish
Saturday, March 28:
4:00 p.m. – our military killed in the Middle East Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – Pastor Valles Mass in Spanish
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Palm Sunday, March 29:
8:30 a.m. – George and Mary Satterthwaite Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – Carlos Salazar Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – Stan Reszczynski Mass in Spanish
1:00 p.m. – CCD classes in English
4:00 p.m. – our military killed in the Middle East Mass in Spanish
5:00 p.m. – CCD classes in Spanish
Parish Bingo will take place on Saturday, April 11, 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 National Pilgrimage # 5: All are invited to out pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Name of God in St. Augustine, Florida on September 6-13. The trip will also take us to many other places, among them: National Basilica of Our Lady Queen of the Universe in Orlando, St. Jude Shrine in Miami, one day at Magic Kingdom in Disneyland, cruise in Miami Bay, etc. More information 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
Lenten Confessions Monday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. + Monday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Special birthday: Two of our parishioners, Tomasa Cruz and Valeria Poplawski are celebrating her 100th birthday. Happy Birthday, Valeria & Tomasa!
Please, pray for those who are sick and suffering: Helen Scupp, Peter Rossi, Cathy Farkas, Valeria Poplawski, Beverly Milyo, Anne Fazekas, Agnes Balitsky.
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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