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Parish Bulletin \/ Boletin Parroquial<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

BASIC\u00a0CONTACT\u00a0INFORMATION<\/strong>
Saint Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church
Pastor: Rev. John J. Szczepanik
Address: 20 William St. South River N.J 08882<\/a>
Phone: (732)-257-0100\u00a0
e-mail: SaintStephen1@aol.com
Web Site: StStephennj.com\u00a0 \/ You Tube<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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SERVICES THIS PASCHAL WEEK:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Monday, May 11:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

10:00 a.m. – our mothers, both living and deceased<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mass in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

5:15 p.m. – CCD classes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mass in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Tuesday, May 12:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

10:30 a.m. – God’s continuous protection over Fr. John\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Mass in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

4:30 p.m. – CCD classes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Wednesday, May 13:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

10:00 a.m. –\u00a0Our Lady of Fatima’s maternal protection over us and our parish\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Mass in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

7:00 p.m. – Our Lady of Fatima’s maternal protection over us and our parish\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mass in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

7:30 p.m. – procession around the church\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 bilingual<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Thursday, May 14:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

10:00 a.m. – St. Matthias the Apostle intercessory protection over us and our parish<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Mass in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

7:00 p.m. – adoration of the Blessed Sacrament\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Friday, May 15:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

10:00 a.m. – May devotions + adoration of the Blessed Sacrament\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

7:00 p.m. – May devotions\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Saturday, May 16:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

2:00 p.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Emily Sanchez\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Quinceanera Mass in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4:00 p.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Helen Scupp<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 Mass in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\u00a06:00 p.m. – St. John Paul II intercessory protection over us and our parish<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mass in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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SUNDAY, Mayo 17:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a08:30 a.m. \u2013 Carl, Jenny and Ralph Rossi, Sr.<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mass in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

10:00 a.m. – God’s abundant blessing for Freddy Escobar and family\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Mass in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

11:30 a.m. – Ludwika and Stamislaw Szczepanik\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em>Mass in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

1:00 p.m. – CCD classes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0in English<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4:00 p.m. \u2013 God’s continuous protection over Gustavo Alejandro Robles<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mass in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

5:00 p.m. – CCD classes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 in Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Parish Bingo<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 will take place on Saturday, June 20, starting at 7:00 p.m. with food, dancing and refreshments All are invited.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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CCD Program\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> registration after each Sunday Mass. Each child \/ youngster has 4 choices:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Sundays 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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St. Stephen’s National Pilgrimage # 5<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 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.\u00a0 \u00a0 More information with Fr. John.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Travelling Chalice:<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0To\u00a0 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<\/em> ).\u00a0 \u00a0 Fr. John<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Parish Pilgrimage <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Basilica in Washington, D.C. will take place on Saturday, June 27. All are invited<\/p>\r\n

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Special birthday:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Our parishioners, Tomasa Cruz is celebrating her 1<\/strong>00th birthday. <\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Happy Birthday, Tomasa!\u00a0 A special Mass will be offered for her intention on May 30 at 6:00 p.m. followed by Coffee and Cake in our Parish Center. All are invited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Please, pray for those who are sick and suffering:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 Helen Scupp, Peter Rossi, Cathy Farkas, Valeria Poplawski, Beverly Milyo, Anne Fazekas, Agnes Balitsky.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Ec:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> All a<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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ESL classes for adults\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 registration after each Mass.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Parish Registration:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0We warmly invite you to register in our humble Catholic Community of St. Stephen Protomartyr Church. You can always do so after Mass.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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All businesses in our area are invited to place ads in our parish bulletin in its paper version and on-line \u2013 it appears every week in two languages\u00a0 ( in English and in Spanish ).\u00a0<\/em>Our rate is $120.00 per year.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More info in our parish office ( 732-257-0100<\/em> ). With many thanks to the following businesses, that have already advertised with us:<\/p>\r\n

Ben Construction LLC:\u00a0 \u00a0sidewalks, curbs, patios, Belgium blocks, service walks, handicap ramps, driveway <\/span><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0( 908-720-0407 )<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Cristal Flower Shop & Decorations:\u00a0 50 Luis St., New Brunswick ( <\/strong><\/em>732-912-3190<\/strong> );\u00a0 flower arrangements + rental of tents, tables and chairs<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Farmer’s Market:\u00a0 2561 Route 516 in Old Bridge ( 908-930-0246 )<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Elaine Mariolis, DPM\u00a0 \u00a0 LLC:\u00a0 \u00a0 252 Smith Street, Perth Amboy ( <\/em>732-826-5400 )<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Julio’s Auto Repair<\/em>:\u00a0 606 Convery Blvd., Perth Amboy<\/em> ( 732-826-6575 )\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Daisy’s Liquor and Grocery Store:\u00a0 \u00a0 64 Jackson St., South River ( <\/span><\/strong><\/em>732-307-7390<\/span><\/strong> )\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

Holy Trinity Care Agency:\u00a0 Adeline Rodriguez ( <\/em>732- 423-8927 )<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

K & C Bookkeeping Services LLC:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0852 Easton Ave., Somerset, N.J. 08873\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ( <\/strong><\/em>732-648-4210 )<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Maria Reyes<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

La Oaxaquenita Restaurant and Bakery:\u00a0 \u00a0 19 Main Street in South River ( <\/strong><\/em>732-955-6360<\/strong> )<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Maliszewski Funeral Home:\u00a0 218 Whitehead Avenue, South River\u00a0 \u00a0 ( <\/strong><\/em>732-254-0428 )<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Carmen Spezzi, Manager<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Milina Cuisine LLC Restaurant:\u00a0 \u00a0 2909 Washington Road in Parlin ( <\/em>732-952-8226 )\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Milinacuisine.com<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Rezem Funeral Home, Inc:\u00a0 \u00a0457 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick ( <\/span><\/em>732-257-1191 <\/span>)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0James T. Fife, Manager<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremations Service:\u00a0 \u00a03377 US Highway 9 in Old Bridge ( <\/strong><\/em>732-679-4422<\/strong> )\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Michael Hagarty & John Vincent<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Class Barbershop:\u00a0 58 Main Street in South River ( <\/em>732-360-7379 )<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Lima Latin Peruvian Cuisine:\u00a0 563 Main Street in Sayreville ( <\/strong><\/em>732-651-9793<\/strong> )<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

Cyclevan Unlimited, Inc.:\u00a0 6 William Street in South River ( <\/strong><\/em>732-238-3110<\/strong> )<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

Good Hands Barber Shop:\u00a0 1199 Englishtown Road in Old Bridge ( <\/strong><\/em>732-682-8904<\/strong> )<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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Parish registration\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>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 (\u00a020 William Street, South River, N.J. 08882<\/em>\u00a0), or simply drop it off in our Sunday collection basket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you live far away \u2013 you can become an Honorary Member of Saint Stephen\u2019s, supporting it spiritually and financially.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Parish Bulletin \/ Boletin Parroquial BASIC\u00a0CONTACT\u00a0INFORMATIONSaint Stephen Protomartyr Catholic ChurchPastor: Rev. John J. SzczepanikAddress: 20 William St. South River N.J 08882Phone: (732)-257-0100\u00a0e-mail: SaintStephen1@aol.comWeb Site: StStephennj.com\u00a0 \/ You Tube Monday, May 11: 10:00 a.m. – our mothers, both living and deceased\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Mass in English 5:15 p.m. – CCD classes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mass in … Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-blank-1.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","no-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ststephennj.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ststephennj.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ststephennj.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ststephennj.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ststephennj.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ststephennj.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1494,"href":"https:\/\/ststephennj.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17\/revisions\/1494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ststephennj.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}