ST. STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR CHURCH

St. Stephen Protomartyr Church
Des Plaines, IL
www.ststephendp.org
847-824-2026
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph ~ December 28, 2014
First Friday Adoration
January 2, 2015
3-7pm
Primer Viernes de
Adoración
2 de Enero 3-7pm
Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia 28 de Diciembre del 2014
Christmastide 2014
Tiempo de Navidad 2014
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Stephen Parish,
Queridos Feligreses y Amigos de la Parroquia San Esteban,
May the blessings of Christmas mysteries remain with
you and your family members!
I am sure that we could agree at one point that our
Christmas celebrations were colored with memories of
the past. Our childhood encounter with Santa, our family dinner on Christmas Eve, the gift that we got from
one of our classmates, an unexpected visit from a family
member, and so on and so forth. We have plenty of
those memories that left an imprint in our mind that allow us to associate Christmas with something. Surely
there is also nostalgia of the past, a longing that is embedded in our hearts, a wish to go back to those childhood Christmas memories – simply because Christmas
is about finding the deeper meaning of that sacred event
during our encounter of God’s Incarnate Son through
other people.
Our commemoration of the mysteries of the Birth of
Jesus Christ enveloped the meaning of our Christian
identity. With that said, our focus should also be towards the One who is the reason of the celebration. It is
easy to be caught up in the middle of busy-ness and
business of shopping, gift giving, raffle winning, parties,
etc. I would say that they are not bad nor events and
things that we should totally avoid. Rather, it is the regulation of our participation that matters. In addition, it is
also important that we show appreciation to those people who are dear to us through gift giving, surprise visits, a phone call; but most importantly by praying for
them.
As we continue to celebrate Christmas during the coming days, I would like to invite our parish to consider
going back to your most recent Christmas day encounters. Who were the people that gave you the joy of
Christ’s mystery? How did you respond to that encounter? Was this meeting a life changing experience for you
so much so that the Incarnation of the Son of God was
indeed a life changing event for the whole world?
Que las bendiciones de los misterios de Navidad permanecerá con usted y su familia!
Estoy seguro de que podríamos estar de acuerdo en un
punto que nuestras celebraciones de Navidad fueron coloreados con los recuerdos del pasado. Nuestro encuentro
infantil con Santa, nuestra cena familiar en la víspera de
Navidad, el regalo que recibimos de uno de nuestros compañeros de clase, la inesperada visita de un miembro de la
familia, y así sucesivamente y así sucesivamente. Tenemos
un montón de esos recuerdos que dejaron una huella en
nuestra mente que nos permite asociar la Navidad con algo. Seguramente también hay nostalgia del pasado, un anhelo que está incrustado en el corazón, el deseo de volver a
los recuerdos de la Navidad de la niñez - simplemente porque la Navidad es acerca de encontrar el significado más
profundo de ese evento sagrado durante nuestro encuentro
del Hijo encarnado de Dios a través otras personas.
Nuestra conmemoración de los misterios del nacimiento de
Jesucristo envolvió el sentido de nuestra identidad cristiana. Con eso dicho, nuestro enfoque debe ser también hacia
Aquel que es la razón de la celebración. Es fácil quedar
atrapado en medio del ajetreo y de negocios de compras,
regalos, ganadora de la rifa, fiestas, etc. Yo diría que no
son malos ni los acontecimientos y las cosas que debemos
evitar totalmente. Más bien, es la regulación de nuestra
participación que importa. Además, también es importante
que mostremos agradecimiento a las personas que nos son
queridos a través de regalos, visitas sorpresa, una llamada
telefónica; pero lo más importante, orando por ellos.
A medida que seguimos para celebrar la Navidad durante
los próximos días, me gustaría invitar a nuestra parroquia a
considerar volver a sus más recientes encuentros del día de
Navidad. ¿Quiénes fueron las personas que le dio la alegría
del misterio de Cristo? ¿Cómo respondió a ese encuentro?
Fue tal reunión, un cambio de vida para usted hasta el punto de que la Encarnación del Hijo de Dios era en realidad
un evento que cambia la vida para todo el mundo?
Let the Holy Family of Nazareth be our model in responding to God’s revelation each day of our lives.
They showed us in the humblest and sincerest way a
deeper meaning of Christmas celebration.
Que la Sagrada Familia de Nazaret sea nuestro modelo en
la respuesta a la revelación de Dios cada día de nuestras
vidas. Nos mostraron la manera más humilde y sincera de
un significado más profundo de la celebración de la Navidad.
I wish you peace.
Fr. Noel
Les deseo paz.
Padre Noel
Pray for the Sick and the Homebound
Masses, Intentions & Liturgies
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
REQUESTED BY:
8:00am Sr. Emehta Subrapeña
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30
8:00am Harriet Frischmann, birthday remembrance
Terri Ring
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 ~
8:00am Pedro Meneses, death anniversary
Esther
5:00pm Ramon & Erlinda Morales, 30th Wedding Anniversary
Ramon Morales, 60th birthday
Margaret & Bob Pelinski
Family
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 ~ Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30am Gerald Sommers
Family
10:00am Youth of our Parish
11:30am Peace in the World
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 ~ St. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen
8:00am Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 ~ The Most Holy Name of Jesus
8:00am Tomasa Hernandez
Margarita Niemiec
Luciano Flores
Margarita Niemiec
5:00pm Veronica Heraty
Leo & Betty Heraty
Dorothy Scieszka
Stancato Family
Ruth Pelinski
Carolyn Bliendy
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Lee Telposky
Ministers of Care
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 ~ Epiphany of the Lord
8:30am Roberto Torralba
Donald Ahbe
10:00am Kathy S. Farrar, healing
Carmela & Vincenzo Faraone
Ron Farrar
Carmela & Vincenzo Faraone
Ann Wenk
Sheila & Bruno Dvorak
Lorraine Forbes Helen Lasak
Laverne Reilly Joe Palermo Claro Dulay
Maryann Moscinski Michael Winandy
Carmela & Roy Anderson Judy Waring
Deacon Don Telposky Marty Vece
Cardinal Francis George Alice Cepuran
Pat Steinbach Mark Gelinas
Please pray for our brother &in Christ who
were born to eternal life:
David Medinger
Grant eternal rest unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him, and through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Continued Mass Intentions
10:00AM
Marion Vana
12:00pm
For the Immigrants
Dick Vana
Liturgical Ministries Schedule
PRESIDER
LECTOR
LEADER OF SONG
COMMUNION MINISTERS
MINISTERS OF CARE
N/A
January 3
5:00 PM
Rev. John Era
D Thomas
C Giroux
Cantor
B Stancato
S Clark
M Serrano
R Thomas
January 4
8:30 AM
Rev. John Era
S Fortier
J Burke
Cantor
J Szczesniak
T Schrautemyer
D Stance
G Raupp
January 4
10:00 AM
Rev. Noel Reyes
A Becker
J Gallichio
Folk Choir
J Kwarcinski G Balut
C Mendoza
S Hope
M Bilodeau
L Gallichio
J Bilodeau
M Ungaro
January 4
12:00 PM
Rev. Noel Reyes
S. Montesinos
M Ocampo
St. Stephen
Spanish Choir
J Márquez
H Márquez
E Alvarado
M Reyna
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Please pray for our family & friends who currently serve in the
military, especially
PFC. Kevin Reilly, Army
Cmdr Debbie Vavrus, Navy
SSG. Nicholas Giovanelli, Army
1st Lt. Kevin Niemczyk, Army
SPC Matthew Appelhans, Army
SGT Brian Shaw, Army
SHSR Joshua Storck, Navy
2nd Lt. Jeff Erkel, Army
Por favor oren por nuestra familia y amigos que son veteranos y por
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Weekly Parish Events
Eventos Parroquiales Semanales
DATE/EVENT
LOCATION
Monday, December 29, 2014
9:00am OLD Sports
7:00pm Rosary Group
7:30pm Circulo de Oracion
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
9:00am OLD Sports
6:30pm Charismatic Choir Practice
7:30pm Folk Choir Practice
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
5:00pm New Year’s Eve Vigil Mass
Thursday, January 1, 2015
8:30am Solemnity of Mary Mass
10:00am Solemnity of Mary Mass
11:30am Solemnity of Mary Mass (Esp)
Friday, January 2, 2015
8:00am
1:00pm
3:00pm
6:00pm
OLD Sports
Golden Hearts
First Friday Adoration
Hispanic Choir Practice
Saturday, January 3, 2015
9:00am OLD Sports
Polish School
9:30am Parish Transformation
Sunday, January 4, 2015
10:00am Hispanic Religious Ed
10:00am RCIA
2:00pm OLD Sports
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The rest of the winners will be published in an upcoming
bulletin. Thank you!
El resto de los ganadores se publicará en un próximo boletín. Gracias!
Intenciones de oración Papa Francisco para el mes de enero 2015
Universal: la Paz
Que los de diversas tradiciones religiosas y todas las personas de buena voluntad pueden trabajar juntos por la
paz.
Evangelización: La vida consagrada
Que en este año dedicado a la vida consagrada, religiosos y religiosas podrán redescubrir la alegría de
el seguimiento de Cristo y se esfuerzan por servir a los pobres con celo
Kermes Guadalupana
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A Holy Day of Obligation/un Día de Precepto
Solemnidad de Santa Maria, Madre de Dios
Dec 31
Jan 1
5:00pm
8:30am
10:00am
11:30am
New Year’s Eve Mass (Combined Culture)
New Year’s Day Mass (English)
New Year’s Day Mass (English)
New Year’s Day Mass (Español)
Church News & Events // Eventos y Noticias Iglesia
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for January 2015
Universal: Peace
That those from diverse religious traditions and all
people of good will may work together for peace.
Evangelization: Consecrated life
That in this year dedicated to consecrated life, religious men and women may rediscover the joy of
following Christ and strive to serve the poor with
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PARISH OFFICE STAFF:
Rev. Noel Reyes………….....…Pastor
Rev. John Era, CM..…Associate Pastor
Mr. Bill Warmouth…………...Deacon
Mr. Tony Towey……………...Deacon
Mr. Don Telposky………RTD Deacon
Sr. Alma Rosa…...Rel. Ed. Coordinator
Toni Olague……….. Rel. Ed. Assistant
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Marieth Quintero…….. Music Director
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Ezequiel Teran…………..Receptionist
Mariana Parra………….Records Clerk
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847-824-2026
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MASSES:
Weekdays:
8:00AM
Vigil Mass Sat: 5:00PM
Sundays:
8:30AM - 10:00AM
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ROSARY:
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CONFESSIONS:
Saturday 4:00-4:30PM
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
** Our offering envelopes are in. Please take yours at the back
of the church.
** 2015 calendars are here. You can find them at the entrance
of the church.
ANUNCIOS PARROQUIALES
** A las familias que tienen planeado hacer Misa de Quinceañera
en San Esteban, deben tener al menos 60 personas asistiendo a
la Misa, entre familiares y amigos. De otra manera, se celebrara
una liturgia de la palabra en lugar de la Santa Misa.
** Nuestros sobres de oferta están aqui. Por favor, tome el suyo
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** 2015 calendarios están aquí. Los puedes encontrar en la entrada de la iglesia.
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December 30th
December 31st
January 1st
January 2nd
January 3rd
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EMAIL:
[email protected]
HIJOS DE LA ETERNIDAD
Ustedes son hijos de la eternidad. Sus coronas inmortales
los están esperando, para recompensarlos por el cumplimiento de su deber y su amor. Pueden ciertamente sembrar
aquí en lágrimas, pero pueden estar seguros que cosecharán
allá en alegría.
--Sta. Elizabeth Ann Seton
8:30am - 5pm
8:30am - noon
Closed
8:30am-5pm
9:00am - 1pm
Saturday, Jan 10th.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Games start at 7:00pm
Come join us for an evening of fun with
your faith community and neighbors!
CHILDREN OF ETERNITY
You are children of eternity. Your immortal crown awaits you, to
reward your duty and love. You may indeed sow here in tears, but
you may be sure there to reap in joy.
--St. Elizabeth Ann Seton