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, October 19:
10:00 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for our new Bishop Most Rev. Michael Saporito Mass in English
5:15 p.m. – CCD classes in English
7:00 p.m. – God’s abundant blessing for our new Bishop Most Rev. Michael Saporito Mass in Spanish
Tuesday, October 20:
10:00 a.m. – Helen Scupp Mass in English
4:30 p.m. – CCD classes in English
Wednesday, October 21:
10:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Bill Satterthwaite Mass in English
8:30 p.m. – Estefania Soriano Mass in Spanish
Thursday, October 22:
8:00 a.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in English
6:00 p.m. – Maria Espana Mass in Spanish
7:00 p.m. – Lourdes Nathaly Jauriqui Santaana Mass in Spanish
7:30 p.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Spanish
Friday, October 23:
8:30 p.m. – Samuel Sanchez Mass in Spanish
Saturday, October 24:
2:00 p.m. – Baptism in English
4:00 p.m. – Ann & Helen Csabay Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Joel Rivera & the devotees of St. Judas Thaddeus Mass in Spanish
7:00 p.m. – Parish Bingo bilingual
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SUNDAY, October 25:
8:30 a.m. – Helen Dzergoski Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – all the victims of the school shooting in Oregon Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Mariam and Cole White Mass in Spanish
1:00 p.m. CCD classes in English
4:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Cathy Farkas Mass in Spanish
5:00 p.m. – CCD classes in Spanish
Colombian / Venezuelan Lunch warmly invites us on Sunday, November 8 following the 10:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Masses.
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, November 15 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
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Parish Raffle 2026: The following are its winners this year – 1) Icarus Cisneros, 2) Lizbeth de la Luna, 3) Remy Rach, 4) Leonel Agutelo, 5) Diane Toye, 6) Janice Kaminsky, 7) Michael Bove, 8) Javier Diaz, 9) Consuelo Morales, 10) Diego Jimenez. With many thanks to those of you, who purchased tickets for our raffle. God bless you abundantly.
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Romantic Night: All are invited to this special social and fund-raising event in our Parish Center on Saturday, November 28 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 31. Registration after all Masses. All are invited.
Salvadoran Lunch: We warmly invite you to this social and fund-raising event next Sunday, November 1 ( 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