Family Fest Weekend - St Stephen Protomartyr

St. Stephen Protomartyr Church
Des Plaines, IL
www.ststephendp.org
Tel. 847-824-2026
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 2, 2015
Family Fest
Weekend
First Friday Adoration &
Evening Prayer
August 7, 2015
3-7pm
Primer Viernes de Adoración
y Oración de la Tarde
7 de Agosto del 2015
3-7pm
Decimoctavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario ~ 2 de agosto del 2015
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Friends and Parishioners,
Peace and blessings from the Lord!
Thank you all for being with us this weekend for
our annual Family Fest. It is always inspiring to see how
our volunteers worked together to provide us with an opportunity to have a good time together, with our families,
in the middle of summer.
I certainly commend having parish activities that
would bring us the possibility of knowing each other. I am
thankful to the effort of our Parish Council as well as the
Fundraising Committee for the activities that they initiated
in the parish. I believe that the more activities we have, the
more our interaction will be empowered, especially for the
ones who always choose to participate. In fact, the strength
of a parish community comes from the willingness of each
member to interact with other parish members, so as to
build a much stronger communal foundation.
The dinners hosted by the Culinaires during the
entire year encourages us also to appreciate the spirit of
service that each extends to the parish. I just mean to emphasize the fact that our gathering outside the celebration
of the Mass, allows us to experience the intention of Jesus
in establishing His church.
I mentioned in a previous bulletin issue that we
will have another big parish event during the month of October. This year will be our First Annual Testimonial Dinner. The purpose of the event is twofold. First, we would
like to acknowledge our parishioners who best represent
their parish ministry. The Parish Council and the ministry
members will be primarily involved to choose the recipient
of the Award through several deliberations. The criteria
will be similar to the Archdiocesan selection of the lay
faithful recognition. Second, our First Annual Testimonial
Dinner will be a ticketed event which aims at raising funds
for the refurbishment of the church sound system. I am
aware that many of you commented that our system is not
audible enough, especially for some of our elderly who
have difficulty hearing. It is important that our sound system properly transmits the word of the Scriptures each time
we pray together in the liturgy.
So please save the date on October 30th. You will
hear the announcements before the Mass during the coming weekends. There will be various people in church who
may approach you asking to help us sell our tickets. I encourage our families to plan on attending. The success of
this event depends on the support of everyone. I am hopeful that we would put our effort together towards the
achievement of our goal.
I wish you a blessed week.
In Christ and Mary,
Fr. Noel
18° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Estimados amigos y feligreses,
Paz y bendiciones del Señor!
Gracias a todos por estar con nosotros este fin de
semana para nuestra fiesta familiar. Siempre es una inspiracion a ver cómo los voluntarios trabajaron juntos para darnos
la oportunidad de pasar un buen tiempo juntos con nuestras
familias en el medio del verano.
Felicito a las actividades parroquiales que nos traen
la posibilidad de conocer a los unos y otros. Estoy agradecido
con el esfuerzo de nuestro Consejo Parroquial, así como el
Comité de Recaudación de Fondos para las actividades que se
iniciaron en la parroquia. Creo que mientras más actividades
que tenemos, más nuestra interacción estarán facultados especialmente para los que siempre eligen participar. De hecho, la
fuerza de una comunidad parroquial proviene de la voluntad
de cada miembro para interactuar con otros miembros de la
parroquia con el fin de construir una base comunitaria mucho
más fuerte.
Las cenas organizadas por las Culinaires durante todo
el año nos anima también a apreciar el espíritu de servicio que
cada uno se extiende a la parroquia. Yo sólo quiero destacar
el hecho de que nuestra reunión fuera de la celebración de la
Misa nos permite experimentar la intención de Jesús en la
fundación de su iglesia.
He mencionado en uno de los boletínes que
tendremos otro gran evento de la parroquia durante el mes de
octubre. Este año será nuestra primera Cena Testimonial. El
propósito del evento son: En primer lugar, nos gustaría
agradecer a nuestros feligreses que mejor representan su ministerio parroquial. El Consejo Parroquial y los miembros del
ministerio serán principalmente involucrados para elegir el
destinatario del Premio a través de varias deliberaciones. Los
criterios serán similares a la selección de la Arquidiócesis de
los laicos reconocimiento fieles. En segundo lugar, nuestra
Primera Cena Testimonial será un evento con la venta del
boleto, que tiene un objetivo a recaudar fondos para la remodelación del sistema de sonido de la iglesia. Soy consciente de
que muchos de ustedes comentaron que nuestro sistema no es
lo suficientemente audible especialmente para algunos de
nuestros mayores que consiguió problema de audición. Es
importante que nuestro sistema de sonido transmitiría adecuadamente la palabra de las Escrituras cada vez que oramos
juntos en la liturgia.
Por favor , que les guarden la fecha el 30 de octubre.
Va a escuchar los anuncios antes de la Misa durante los próximos fines de semana. Habrá varias personas en la iglesia que
pueden acercarse a usted pidiéndole que nos ayude a vender
nuestros boletos. Animo a nuestras familias a planear en
asistir. El éxito de este evento depende del apoyo de todos.
Tengo la esperanza de que íbamos a poner nuestro esfuerzo
en conjunto para el logro de nuestro objetivo.
Les deseo una semana bendecida.
En Cristo y María,
Padre Noel
Pray for the Sick and the Homebound
Masses, Intentions & Liturgies
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
REQUESTED BY:
8:00am For all the Priests
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 ~ St. John Vianney
8:00am Barbara Koziol
Family
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
8:00am Communion Service
6:00pm For Persecuted Christians
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 ~ Transfiguration of the Lord
8:00am Gertrude Stacken
St. Stella Stacken
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
8:00am Harriet Frischmann
Catherine Ranallo
Hilda McCullough - Hughes
Johnson Family
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 ~ St. Dominic
8:00am Monica Brunson, 60th birthday blessing
Fr. Dom Grassi, birthday
Anna Casadas
Margarita Niemiec
5:00pm Ida McDevitt
Phil Scherer
Bill Johnson
Don & Noreen Johnson
Haesin Bliznik
Johnson Family
Chuck Davis
Muriel Sibert
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
8:30am Flavio Pinto, thanksgiving
Brunson Family
Pat Steinbach
Family & Friends
Tess Zychowski
Zychowski Family
Clara Hegg
Leo & Betty Heraty
10:00am Francesco Ungaro
Family
Crescenza Ungaro
Family
Lorraine Forbes Helen Lasak Claro Dulay
Laverne Reilly Marty Vece Mary Herek
Carmela & Roy Anderson Mark Gelinas
Deacon Don Telposky Marion Tenczar
Alex Rodriguez Marie Wienert Michael Kramer
Michael Fudala Cora Giarratano Tom Niemczyk
Judy Waring Jose Camarillo Rafael Franco
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the
splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust. Holy
Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be
places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of
the Gospel and small domestic Churches. Holy Family
of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division: May all who have been
hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth, may the approaching Synod
of Bishops make us more mindful of the sacredness and
inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.
Amen.
Source: Pope Francis 3/25/15
Marion Vana
Dick Vana
Barbara Koziol
Family
12:00pm
Wedding ~ Patricia Contreras & Nicholas Gebien
Liturgical Ministries Schedule
PRESIDER
August 8
5:00 PM
Rev. Noel Reyes
LECTOR
LEADER OF SONG
COMMUNION MINISTERS
MINISTERS OF CARE
S Fortier
N Johnson
B Stancato
C Wojnar
S Clark
August 9
8:30 AM
Rev. Ronald Paulino, RCJ
L Giovanni
C Cooper
Cantor
G Schetter
J Szczesniak
M Brunson
D Stance
August 9
10:00 AM
Rev. Ronald Paulino, RCJ
A Zagorski
J Gallichio
Folk Choir
J Bilodeau
D Zagorski
P Rotondo
J Kwarcinski
August 9
12:00 PM
Rev. Noel Reyes
M Niemiec
A Hernández
Spanish Choir
M Reyna C Palacios
E Alvarado M Niemiec
R Velasco M Hernandez
D Palacios
STEWARDSHIP for Fiscal Year July 2015—June 2016
7/26/15 (260 envelopes received)
Budgeted Actual
Sunday Collection
$7,500
$7,054
Other Income
$5,800
$3,142
For Week
$13,300 $10,196
Surplus (Deficit) for Week
($3,104)
Surplus (Deficit) for Year
($13,181)
Homeschool RE
$1
Last Year
$6,538
$1,510
$8,048
$3
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J Hernandez
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MINISTRY OF CARE
Any parishioner who is ill and
unable to come to Mass,
may request Holy Communion.
Please contact the Parish Center to
schedule a visit from a Minister of Care
847-824-2026
Weekly Parish Events
Eventos Parroquiales Semanales
DATE/EVENT
Monday, August 3, 2015
6:30pm Grupo de Oracion/Bible Study
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
6:30pm Charismatic Choir Practice
7:00pm Folk Choir Rehearsal
Sol Azteca Summer Worship
Liturgy Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
6:00pm Outdoor Mass
6:30pm Grupo de Oracion
7:00pm Spanish Class
Thursday, August 6, 2015
1:00pm HandMades
7:00pm Sol Azteca
Friday, August 7, 2015
1:00pm Golden Hearts
3:00pm First Friday Adoration
Hispanic Choir
Saturday, August 8, 2015
9:00am Sol Azteca Summer Worship
Sunday, August 9, 2015
11:30am Youth Group Mass & Meeting
LOCATION
Chapel
Church
Music Room
Mezydlo Room
Parish Center
BVM Patio
Church
Mezydlo Room
Santa Maria Room
Mezydlo Room
Mezydlo Room
Church
Music Room
Mezydlo Room
Mezydlo Room
Patricia Contreras & Nicholas Gebien
Andrea Gawrylczyk & Joseph LaCoppola
Felicidades
Giselle Vargas
PARISH PICNIC
2015
Church News & Events // Eventos y Noticias Iglesia
ANNOUNCEMENTS
** Liturgy Committee Meeting will be on Tuesday, August
4, 2015 at 7pm in the Parish Center.
** Outdoor Mass on Wednesdays at 6pm at the Blessed
Virgin Mary Patio & Communion Service at 8am on
Wednesday mornings.
** Homeschool RE Program is accepting registrations for
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** Our next Mass of Evangelization will be on Friday, August 21st at 6pm located at 2095 Lee St (Glenda Raupp’s
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** Misa al aire libre en los miércoles a las 6pm en el patio
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** Servicio de Comunión a las 8 de la mañana los miércoles.
** Nuestra próxima Misa de la Evangelización será el viernes 21 de agosto a 6:00pm ubicada en 2095 Lee St
(residencia de Glenda Raupp).
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"Time to change for church!" It's a half hour until mass
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clothes. Again, my plea is met by deaf ears or moans and
8:00AM
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groans. "God doesn't care what we wear to church; he
just wants us to go!" whines a child.
This is my moment. I slowly take a deep breath before I
start to explain that I agree going to church is really important, but we also need to show God that we care
enough to wear something that is reverent. The term
"Sunday's Best" has really grown to mean so many different things to so many different people. I believe - and
I hope I'm not alone - that everyone of all ages should
dress for the occasion.
Of course, some of us are going to or coming from work
or a sporting event and just making it to mass is a feat in
and of itself, but for many of us we can take a few
minutes to put on something that is respectable - a nice
pair of pants, a collared shirt, a skirt, or dress. When we
take the time to look nice for God, it says to Him that we
think the celebration of the mass is something pretty special.
Beth Stauder
Family Faith Formation