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, July 13:
7:00 a.m. – adoracion del Santisimo Sacramento + Santo Rosario in Spanish
Tuesday, July 14:
8:00 a.m. – deceased members of the Jurkowski and Szczepanik families Mass in English
7:00 p.m. – Special intention Mass in Spanish
Thursday, July 16:
8:00 a.m. – deceased priests of our parish Mass in English
8:00 p.m. – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel protection over us and our parish Mass in Spanish
Friday, July 17:
11:00 a.m. – Ann Balitsky Funeral Mass in English
Saturday, July 18:
4:00 p.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Bill Picciano Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – Service of the Word of God and Holy Communion in Spanish
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SUNDAY, July 19:
8:30 a.m. – Thomas Ogle Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Maribel Carrasco Garcia Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – Stanley Reszczynski Mass in Spanish
4:00 p.m. – service of the Word of God and Holy Communion Mass in Spanish
Parish Bingo will take place on Saturday, August 15, starting at 7:00 p.m. with food, dancing 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.
103 birthday of Helen Scupp: All are invited to join me on a short trip to visit our great parishioner on her very special birthday. We will be leaving from our parking area on August 11 at 1:30 p.m. CONGRATULATIONS and GOD BLESS YOU, HELEN!
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
Parish Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Basilica in Washington, D.C. will take place on Saturday, August 29. All are invited
St. Stephen’s Annual Championship Games in Soccer: All are warmly invited to this very special sport, social and fund=raising event with food stands and refreshments on Sunday, September 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Varga Park off William Street ( at the end of Eastern Street ).
Please, pray for those who are sick and suffering: Helen Scupp, Peter Rossi, Cathy Farkas, Beverly Milyo, Anne Fazekas, Patricia Urdaneta
Romantic Night: All are invited to this special social and fund-raising event in our Parish Center on Saturday, September 26 with dancing, food, refreshments and a live concert of romantic music from the years 1970-90’s. $30.00 per person includes everything.
Special collection for all the victims of the earthquake in Venezuela at all Masses on August 1 – 2.
Ecuadorian Lunch: We warmly invite you to this social and fund-raising event on Sunday, August 2 ( 10:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ) in our Parish Center.
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
Farmer’s Market: 2561 Route 516 in Old Bridge ( 908-930-0246 )
Elaine Mariolis, DPM LLC: 252 Smith Street, Perth Amboy ( 732-826-5400 )
Julio’s Auto Repair: 606 Convery Blvd., Perth Amboy ( 732-826-6575 )
Daisy’s Liquor and Grocery Store: 64 Jackson St., South River ( 732-307-7390 )
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 )
Lima Latin Peruvian Cuisine: 563 Main Street in Sayreville ( 732-651-9793 )
Cyclevan Unlimited, Inc.: 6 William Street in South River ( 732-238-3110 )
Good Hands Barber Shop: 1199 Englishtown Road in Old Bridge ( 732-682-8904 )
Old Bridge Funeral Home: 2350 Route 516, Old Bridge ( 732-607-9500 )
Cirinos Bakery: 56 Obert Street in South River ( 732-254-0095 )
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant: 56 Main Street in South River ( 732-651-0204 )
Maribel L. Allen, Esquire: 292 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick ( 732-887-5739 )
Paak NJ Funeral Home, LLC: 341 Washington Rd., Sayreville ( 732-387-5155 )
Micheangelo’s Pizza: 6 Edgeboro Rd., East Brunswick ( 732-967-0111 )
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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