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:
Tuesday, January 20:
9:30 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Most Rev. Fabian Bruskewitz Mass in English
Thursday, January 22:
9:00 a.m. – for the legal protection of unborn children Mass in English
Friday, January 23:
7:00 p.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in English
Saturday, January 24:
4:00 p.m. – Francis & Nadia MacManaman Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – Antonia Morales Mass in Spanish
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Sunday, January 25:
8:30 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Linda & Richard Romeo Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – Most Rev. Edward Hughes Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – Cristina Guadalupe Flores Mass in Spanish
1:00 p.m. – CCD classes in English
4:00 p.m. – Rev. Blase Baran Mass in Spanish
5:00 p.m. – CCD classes in Spanish
Parish Bingo will take place on Saturday, February 21, 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 Annual Pilgrimage to the Name of God Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida: *All are warmly invited to participate in this wonderful trip to the oldest church constructed on the American soil. In addition, we will visit the following places: National Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Universe in Orlando, St. Jude’s National Shrine in Miami, Magic Kingdom ( 1 day ) in Orlando, Kennedy Space Center in Port Canaveral, famous Bayside Market with a 2-hours cruise around the Miami Bay, South of the Border tourist attraction in South Carolina and the most famous beach in the world in Daytona Beach. The trip begins on Sunday, June 7 at 9:00 p.m. and ends on Sunday, June 14 around the same time. The cost per person is $1250.00 and that includes hotel accommodation, round trip in a minibus, daily breakfast and all sightseeing. Reservations 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
International Pilgrimage of St. Stephen’s Church to Our Lady of La Salette Shrine in France and to other religious sites in 6 European countries will take place on May 18 – 27, 2026. More info and registration after each Mass with Fr. John
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, Vera Kelemen, Cathy Farkas, Valeria Poplawski, Anne Fazekas, Agnes Balitsky.
New Sound system in the church: We have just finished the installation of our new sound system. with its final cost of $5900.00. If you wish to contribute financially to this project, your donation would be greatly appreciated.
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