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, June 9:
8:00 a.m. – Maria Teresa Arias de Cebalios Mass in English
Thursday, June 11:
8:00 a.m. – all the deceased parishioners Mass in English
Friday, June 12:
8:00 a.m. – Sacred Heart of Jesus continuous protection over us and our parish Mass in English
9:00 p.m. – Sacred Heart of Jesus continuous protection over us and our parish Mass in Spanish
9:30 p.m. – Consecration of us and our parish to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Spanish
Saturday, June 13:
12:30 p.m. God’s abundant blessing for Guadalupe Cruz & Genaro Chacon Lopez Nuptial Mass in Spanish
4:00 p.m. – Carl, Jenny & Ralph Rossi, Sr. Mass in English
6:00 p.m. – Jose de la Cruz Flores y Regina Alamirano Mass in Spanish
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CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY, June 14:
8:30 a.m. – Anthony Dzergoski Mass in English
10:00 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Karen Monteverde Mass in Spanish
11:30 a.m. – Glafys Sinh Molina Mass in Spanish
1:00 p.m. – CCD classes in English
4:00 p.m. – Stan Reszczynski Mass in Spanish
5:00 p.m. – CCD classes 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
Parish Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Basilica in Washington, D.C. will take place on Saturday, June 27. All are invited
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 9:00 a.m. the park on William Street.
Please, pray for those who are sick and suffering: Helen Scupp, Peter Rossi, Cathy Farkas, Beverly Milyo, Anne Fazekas, Agnes Balitsky.
Romantic Night: All are invited to this special social and fund-raising event in our Parish Center on Saturday, September 26 with dancing, food, refreshments and a live concert of romantic music from the years 1970-90’s. $30.00 per person includes everything.
ESL classes for adults registration after each Mass.
Ecuadorian Lunch: We warmly invite you to this social and fund-raising event on Sunday, August 2 ( 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 )
MTI Mota Import Export: 380 Market Street in Perth Amboy ( 888-684-6682 )
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant: 56 Main Street in South River ( 732-651-0204 )
J & J Restaurant & Pizzeria, LLC: 58 Obert Street in South River ( 732-257-1135 )
Maribel L. Allen, Esquire: 292 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick ( 732-887-5739 )
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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