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 PASCHAL WEEK:
Monday, April 13:
5:15 p.m. – CCD classes Mass in English
7:00 p.m. – for peace in the Middle East Mass in Spanish
Tuesday, April 14:
8:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Beverly Milyo Mass in English
4:30 p.m. – CCD classes in English
7:00 p.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Spanish
7:30 p.m. –God’s protection over Marta Flores Mass in Spanish
Thursday, April 16:
10:00 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Ricky Cruz Mass in English
Friday, April 17:
7:00 p.m. – Holy Rosary for Peace in the Middle East at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapocs in Spanish
Saturday, April 18:
4:00 p.m. – Carl, Jenny & Ralph Rossi, Sr. Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – Service of the Word of God and Holy Communion in Spanish
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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, April 19:
8:30 a.m. – Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ogle Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – Agustin Carranza Lopez Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Marcela Correa Mass in Spanish
4:00 p.m. – God’s continuous protection over Laura Martinez Mass in Spanish
Parish Bingo will take place on Saturday, June 20, 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.
St. Stephen’s National Pilgrimage # 5: All are invited to out pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Name of God in St. Augustine, Florida on September 6-13. The trip will also take us to many other places, among them: National Basilica of Our Lady Queen of the Universe in Orlando, St. Jude Shrine in Miami, one day at Magic Kingdom in Disneyland, cruise in Miami Bay, etc. More information 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
Special thanks to all those parishioners, who have donated flowers and plants for the Easter decoration of our church. Many blessings.
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, Cathy Farkas, Valeria Poplawski, Beverly Milyo, Anne Fazekas, Agnes Balitsky.
Ecuadorian Lunch: All are warmly invited on Sunday, April 26 following our 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses. All proceeds for the Church.
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
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 )
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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