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: In case of excessive heat and very high temperature inside the church, a Mass may be cancelled. Our air-condition system is used just for our weekend services…
Monday, July 22 ( Feast of St. Mary Magdalene ):
8:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Fr. John’s native parish in Poland Mass in English
8:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Fr. John’s native parish in Poland Mass in Spanish
Tuesday, July 23:
8:00 a.m. – Brian & Mary Kalendek Mass in English
7:00 p.m. – Children’s choir
8:00 p.m. – Novena to the Divine Mercy in Spanish
Wednesday, July 24:
7:30 a.m. – for peace and mutual respect in political struggles in our country Mass in English
8:00 a.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in English
7:00 p.m. – Rosary and biblical reflection for children and youth in English
Thursday, July 25:
8:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Jim Copenhaver and David Dutch in Spanish
7:30 p.m. – Special intention Mass in Spanish
8:00 p.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Spanish
Friday, June 26 ( Feast of Sts. Joachim and Ann ):
8:00 a.m. – Corey Comperatore Mass in English
7:00 p.m. – Altar-servers meeting in English
8:00 p.m. – St. Joachim and Ann intercessory protection over us and our parish Mass in Spanish
Saturday, June 27:
8:00 a.m. – trip for altar servers
4:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Cathy Farkas Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Ana Bilbao and family Mass in Spanish
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XIII Sunday, June 28:
8:30 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Jonathan, Connor, Kelsey and Jane Reside Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Adeline Rodriguez Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – Julio Cesar Cabrejos Mass in Spanish
4:00 p.m. – God’s abundant blessing for our South River’s Knights of Columbus Mass 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 begins again on September 15 with the following class options: 1) Sundays at 12:45 p.m. – First Holy Communion in English, 2) Sundays at 1:15 p.m. – Confirmation in English. 3) Sundays at 1:45 p.m. – First Holy Communion in Spanish, 4) Sundays at 2;15 p.m. – Confirmation in Spanish, 5) Mondays at 4:30 p.m. – First Holy Communion in English, 6) Mondays at 5:00 p.m. – Confirmation in English. Registration of kids after each weekend Mass.
Annual Parish Raffles: The following are the 12 winners of our Raffle: 1) Sandra Liporaci, 2) Nazareth Maldonado, 3) Ernesto Pena, 4) Winnie Bohadel, 5) Diane Satterthwaite, 6) Martin Garcia, 7) Chela Castro, 8) Juan Culcay, 9) Fred Aielo, 10) B. Infusino, 11) Abraham, 12) Justin Gama. Congratulations! With many thanks to those of you, who purchased tickets for this fund-raising proyect this year. God bless you abundantly!
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.
Special birthday: One of our parishioners, Helen Scupp will be celebrating her 101 birthday on August 11. All parishioners are warmly invited to a special Mass for her intention on Sunday, August 11 at 8:30 a.m.
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