Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church

320 W. Garvey Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754
Saint Stephen Martyr
Catholic Church
Sixth Sunday
of Easter
May 1, 2016
The Resurrected Christ is our hope
Our world is full of persons suffering in body and
spirit, even as the daily news is full of stories of brutal crimes which often take place within homes, and
large-scale armed conflicts which cause indescribable suffering to entire peoples. The risen Christ
points out paths of hope to beloved Syria, a country
torn by a lengthy conflict, with its sad wake of destruction, death, contempt for humanitarian law
and the breakdown of civil concord. To the power of the risen Lord we entrust the talks now in course, that good will and the cooperation of all will
bear fruit in peace and initiate the building of a fraternal society respectful
of the dignity and rights of each citizen. May the message of life, proclaimed
by the Angel beside the overturned stone of the tomb, overcome hardened
hearts and promote a fruitful encounter of peoples and cultures in other areas of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, particularly in Iraq, Yemen
and Libya. May the image of the new man, shining on the face of Christ, favour concord between Israelis and Palestinians in the Holy Land, as well as
patience, openness and daily commitment to laying the foundations of a just
and lasting peace through direct and sincere negotiations. May the Lord of
life also accompany efforts to attain a definitive solution to the war in
Ukraine, inspiring and sustaining initiatives of humanitarian aid, including
the liberation of those who are detained.
Jesus invites us to discover the power of the Spirit in our lives through an
awareness of “the Advocate” supporting us each day. Jesus encourages us in
the same kind of intimate relationship he has with the Father. The startling
idea of this close, personal conversation one might have with a parent, models for us how we can speak to him. If we feel tongue-tied or don't know
where to begin, that is exactly the place to start. Each morning as we awaken, we can speak from our hearts. Loving Jesus, I'm not sure how to do this.
I can feel in my heart an emptiness or longing for something deeper in my
relationship, but I don't always know where to begin. Help me to open my
heart to you this day, and to carry with me the sense of how much you love
me and how much you want this kind of personal relationship with me. Let
me feel your Spirit present with me as I face the challenges of the day and
let me live my life this day as your follower, in the peace of your love. It is a
simple prayer and one that we can remember as we go about our day, head
to a meeting, stand in the kitchen or fold laundry. It is not complicated to
have a closer relationship with God but it takes focus. And always, we can
end our day with a simple prayer of thanks for the many blessings of the
day.
Fr. Leo Ortega, Pastor
Tel. (626) 573-0427
E-mail:
[email protected]
website: ststephenmpk.org
Christina Arellano, Principal
Tel. (626) 573-1716
119 S. Ramona Avenue,
Monterey Park, CA 91754
MASSES
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM (English)
Sunday 7:00 AM (English)
9:00 AM (Spanish)
11:00 AM (English)
2:00 PM (Indonesian)
Mon-Sat Daily Mass: 8:30 AM
Perpetual Help Mass & Novena
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Friday 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Holy Days as announced
Reconciliation:
Saturdays 3:30 PM—4:30 PM
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Friday
9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 8 pm
Closed
1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday
1 pm - 5 pm
Sunday
Closed
“We are a diverse faith-community that strives to conform ourselves into the image of Christ in and through the power of the
Holy Spirit, and nourished by The Word, Sacraments and Tradition to give glory to God and to be a light unto the nations.”
April 23rd & 24th
$6,053.50
Second Collection
$1,370.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
COMMITMENT TO YOUR PARISH
SECOND COLLECTION
We will be having a Second Collection today to assist the
School in continuing to provide a Catholic Education.
Please be generous in your offering. We thank you in advance.
First Friday
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Your are invited to participate during the
day on May 6th from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm in
the Church.
Come and spend time in prayer.
Please join us for a special Mothers Day Mass
next Sunday at 11am. Mass will be celebrated
by our new regional Bishop David O’Connell.
This will be Bishop O’Connell’s first visit to St.
Stephen Martyr Parish and we are excited to
have him join us.
There will be a brief meet and greet session in
the Gathering Place after Mass.
MOTHER’S DAY
SPIRITUAL BOUQUET CARDS
For anyone wanting a loved one to be remembered in
the Holy Sacrifice of Mass on Mother’s Day, May 9th
and 10th, spiritual bouquet cards are available at the entrances to the church.
Legion of Mary meets every Wednesday
at 5pm in Room 2.
The meeting is followed by a Novena Mass
at 6:30pm in the Church.
NEW / USED / BROKEN
RELIGIOUS ITEMS NEEDED
JOIN FR. LEO ORTEGA IN
THE STUDY OF THE
WEEK’S GOSPEL,
MONDAYS AT 7:00 PM
The Legion of Mary is collecting religious items for their
ministry. Items needed include new, used and broken
crosses, medals, scapulars rosaries and holy cards.
Please place your donated items in the box located in the
vestibule of the church.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
T
he monthly billings for the Together
in Mission pledges have been
mailed. It is very important that these
pledges be paid so that our parish can
reach and, hopefully, exceed our goal.
PARISH GOAL: $33,900.00
AMOUNT PAID: $15,208.00
REMAINING BALANCE: $18,692.00
Thank you for your continued support of
Together In Mission 2016
Cristo resucitado es nuestra esperanza
Nuestro mundo está lleno de personas que sufren en cuerpo y espíritu, como el daily news está lleno de historias de crímenes brutales que a menudo ocurren en hogares y los conflictos armados a gran escala que causar sufrimiento indescriptible a pueblos enteros. Cristo resucitado señala caminos de esperanza a Siria amado, un país desgarrado por un conflicto
prolongado, con su triste estela de destrucción, muerte, desprecio por el derecho humanitario y la ruptura de la Concordia
civil. Al poder del Señor resucitado nos confían las conversaciones ahora en curso, que buena voluntad y la colaboración
de todos se fructificar en paz e iniciar la construcción de una sociedad fraterna respetuosa de la dignidad y los derechos de
cada ciudadano. Puede el mensaje de la vida, proclamado por el Ángel al lado de la piedra volcada de la tumba, superar los
corazones endurecidos y promover un fructífero encuentro de pueblos y culturas en otras áreas del Mediterráneo y Medio
Oriente, particularmente en Irak, Yemen y Libia. Puede la imagen del hombre nuevo, brillante sobre la faz de Cristo, favor
concord entre israelíes y palestinos en la Tierra Santa, así como paciencia, apertura y diario compromiso de sentar las bases
de una paz justa y duradera a través de negociaciones directas y sinceras. Que el Señor de la vida acompañe también
esfuerzos para alcanzar una solución definitiva a la guerra en Ucrania, inspirar y sostener iniciativas de ayuda humanitaria,
incluyendo la liberación de quienes están detenidos.
Segunda Colecta para ayudar a la Escuela
El Ministerio de Oración “Luz del Espirtu Santo”
Este fin de semana tendremos una segunda colecta para
asistir a la escuela para que puedan continuar ofreciendo
una educación católica. Por favor, sean generosos en su
ofrenda. Le damos las gracias de antemano.
Los invita a orar, alabar, glorificar al Señor y darle gracias
por todos Los beneficios recibidos cada dia de nuestra vida.
Nos reunimos los Miercoles de 7pm a 9pm en el salon parroquial de nuestra Iglesia San Esteban Martir.
Por favor acompañenos para una Misa especial del
día de las madres el próximo domingo a las 9:00am.
Misa será celebrada por nuestra nuevo Obispo David O'Connell. Esta será la primera ves que el Obispo
O'Connell visita a la parroquia de St. Stephen Mártir
y estamos muy emocionados con su visita.
Habra una reunión breve en el jardín parroquial
despues de Misa.
TRAJETTAS DE RAMILLETE ESPIRITUAL
PARA EL DIA DE LAS MADRES
Para todas las personas que quieran recordar a un ser
qerido en el Santo sacrficio de la Misa del 9 y 10 de
mayo, Día de las Madres, habrán tarjetas de ramillete
espiritual disponibles en los mostradores cerca de las
entreadas a la iglesia este fin de semana.
Las facturas mensuales para Unidos en Misión 2015 ha sido enviada. Es muy importante que estas promesas sean pagadas
de modo que nuestra parroquia pueda alcanzar y, con su apoyo, exceder nuestro
objetivo.
META PARROQUIAL: $33,900.00
TOTAL PAGADO: $15,208.00
SALDO PENDIENTE: $18,692.00
Gracias por su apoyo continuado a
Unidos en Misión 2016
ADORACION NOCTURNA
Los invitamos a participar en la adoración nocturna del
Santisimo, el Segundo Viernes de cada mes. Los turnos
de adoracion son de una hora de duración. Oramos por las
Intenciones del Papa, por las de la parroquia y por intencions personales. Empezamos a las 8:30 p.m. con una junta
informativa en el saloñ #1 de la escuela. Todos son bienvenidos.
Exposición del Santísimo
Estas cordialmente invitado a participar el día
6 de Mayo de 9:00am a 7:00 pm en la iglesia
a la adoración del santísimo.
Ven a pasar tiempo en oración durante
estos tiempo.
¿SABÍA
USTED?
Prevenir el abuso sexual infantile es una acociación. Requiere educación, entrenamiento y
acción de los padres de familia, otros adultos,
organizaciones y los niños. Como adultos, necesitamos aprender a reconocer a otros adultos
que son un riesgo para los niños, tanto los nuetros como lo demás en la comunidad. Abril es el Mes Nacional
de la Prevencion del Abuso Infanitil, que nos ofrece una
oprtunidad para aprender más sobre lo que la Arquidiócesis
de Los Angeles está haciendo para prevenir que ocuua el
abuso sexual infantile. Para más información sobre los
Proramas de Prevención del Abuso Sexual Infantil VIRTUS,
contacte a [email protected]
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016
5 :00 pm Popoy Go - Happy Birthday!!!
Felipa McCrae - Happy Birthday!!!
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016
7:00 am Wilfredo Serrano (D)
Paulina Erhard (D)
9:00 am
Nancy Saavedra (D)
Margaret Estrada - Happy Birthday!!!
Mary Dolmage - Happy Birthday!!!
11:00 am Oscar Villamor Refuerzo (D)
Antonio Pacheco (D)
Lung-Tam Family - In Thanksgiving
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
8:30 am For the Holy Souls in Purgatory
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016
8:30 am Cousin Brahim Torbey (D)
Beata Estrada - Happy Birthday!!!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016
8:30 am Micheal Foa Lung (D)
Eriq Guerrero (D)
Frances Salaises, Kitty Carlucci, Rosie Grego, Liza Anne Sesti,
Ana Nunez, Elaine Denery, Jose Galicia Sr., Connie Gonzales,
Norma Salazar, Michlina Kubek, Maria Cervantes, Maria Gonzalez, Jeanine Gregory, Peggy Jasso, Elena Dulay, Alex Vasquez,
Armando Loo, Annamae Koch, Rita Thoms, Elizabeth Dodge,
Virginia Medina, Rita A. Durazo, Ernest Durazo, Rudy Barraza,
Sally Sandoval, Emilia Rodriguez, Dominic, Jason, Rose Valdez,
Antonia Castaneda, Natalia Castaneda, Kathy Garcia, Helen Lawrence, Sandy Aguiar, Maria Castillo, Frances Montez, Ramiro
Sanchez, Judy Backer, Josefina Peralta, Tom Lujan, Maria Ngan
Fong Lung, Erin Gaffrey, Virginia Miranda, Frances Mosqueda,
John Jaurequi, Jeanine Lugo, Michael Alden Townsend, Natalia
Orozco, Tisha Platt, Teresa Ycedo, Larry Hernandez, Marge
LaVenture, Vic Panganiban, Concepcion Rodriguez, Elizabeth
Canadas, Maria Mazloom, Phil Cisneros, Kenneth Adler, Carol
Tollstrup, Howard Lee, Eva Monroy, Al Acosta, Susan Acosta,
Felipa McCrae, Angelica V. Rivas
Prayer list will be updated on a monthly bases. If you would like
to add a name or make changes to the above list. Please contact
the parish office.
6:30 pm St. Stephen Parishioners
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016
8:30 am Marcelo Montaniel (D)
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016
8:30 am Roberto Rodriquez (D)
7:00 pm St. Stephen Parishioners
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016
8:30 am Roberto Rodriquez (D)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
MAY 1ST — MAY 8TH
Sunday:
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Rv 21: 10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
Monday:
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Jn 15:26-16:4
Tuesday:
1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Ps 148:1-2,11-14;
Jn 16:12-15
Thursday:
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Lk 24:46-53
Friday:
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday:
Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23-28
Sunday:
Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Jn 17:20-26
Did You Know?
Preventing child sexual abuse is a partnership. It
requires education, training, and action from parents, other adults, organizations, and children. As
adults, we need to learn to recognize other adults
who are a risk to kids – ours and the others in the community.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which gives us all an
opportunity to learn more about what the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles is doing to prevent child sexual abuse from happening. For more information about the VIRTUS® Child Abuse Prevention Programs for Adults and Children contact [email protected]
ST. STEPHEN BOOKSTORE
is open after each Mass, Saturday
and Sunday or by appointment.
12,000+ Gifts │ DVDs │ Books │
Bibles │ Jewelry and accessories
Rosaries │ Devotional and
Religious Items │ Artwork.
One stop shop for Catholic gifts
and resources. Support our
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