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, September 7:
7:00 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for all our workers, both active, retired and unemployed in English
8:00 p.m. – God’s abundant blessing for all our workers, bot active, retired and unemployed Mass in Spanish
Tuesday, September 8:
7:00 a.m. – Blessed Mother’s maternal protection over us and our parish Mass in English
4:30 p.m. – CCD classes in English
8:00 p.m. – Blessed Mother’s maternal protection over us and our parish Mass in Spanish
Wednesday, September 9:
7:00 a.m. – all the victims of the tragedy in Nepal and Tibet Mass in English
8:00 p.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Spanish
Thursday, September 10:
7:00 a.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in English
8:00 p.m. – Silvia Moreno Mass in Spanish
Saturday, September 12:
4:00 p.m. – those parishioners, who are sick and suffering Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Israel and for all the victims of antisemitism Mass in Spanish
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SUNDAY, September 13:
8:30 a.m. – Karol Pakela Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Angel Ortuno Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Yesenia Torres and family Mass in Spanish
12:30 p.m. – St. Stephen’s Championship Games in Soccer begin next to the lake in Pond Recreation Area
1:00 p.m. CCD classes in English
4:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Gustavo Alejandro Robles Mass in Spanish
5:00 p.m. – CCD classes in Spanish
8:00 p.m. – St. Stephen’s Championship games in Soccer end…
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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.
Polish Lunch: All are invited on Sunday, October 11 from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in our Parish Center.
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 Raffle 2026: No more tickets are available. Please, make your raffle returns before September 25. All are invited to the drawing on Sunday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. in our Parish Center.
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 12:30 p.m. at Vasco da Gama field next to the lake in Pond Recreation area on Prospect 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, November 6 with dancing, food, refreshments and a live concert of romantic music from the years 1970-90’s. $30.00 per person includes everything.
Annual Pilgrimage on Foot – 7 miles long starts at St. Mary’s Church in South Amboy and ends in our church – October 3. Registration after all Masses. All are invited.
Dominican/Peruvian/Guatemalan Lunch: We warmly invite you to this social and fund-raising event on Sunday, October 18 ( 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