St. Stephen the First Martyr

This 'N That

The Right to Life March is scheduled for January 18, 2019.  We would like to arrange for a bus for the march.  We will need names of those interested by the beginning of December to reserve a bus.  There would be no cost.  
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Roger Kwan, who has spent two summers here at St. Stephens, was ordained a transitional deacon this Saturday at St. Joseph's Seminary.  Traditional diaconate is the final step before ordination to the priesthood, which will take place at St. Patrick's Cathedral in May.  Please keep Roger and the members of his class in your prayers.
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Last Sunday's Right to Life Prayer Service, conducted by Mr. Steve Yates, was a moving hour of song and reflections.  Two John S. Burke Catholic High School seniors gave moving readings that they wrote themselves.  
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If you have not already done so, you may want to consider making your church donations by way of "We Share", which automatically deducts your donation each week.  You can access the link to "We Share" here:  /weshare-online-giving.  The rectory office staff can help guide you through the process.  

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Last Rites/Last Minute?

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to those who are seriously ill, anticipating surgery, dealing with medical issues and getting on in years.  It is also given when death may be imminent.  In the present day, whenever anyone - no matter what the age - is going into the hospital or starting hospice the parish SHOULD be notified, not necessarily because death is imminent, but to provide pastoral comfort, and offer prayers over time.  If the request is done at the last minute, the priest may not be available.  When the call comes in the middle of the night, the priest may find out the person has been in the ICU for several days or been on hospice for several weeks.  The opportunity for prayers and support is lost because of fear or a misunderstanding of the sacrament.  

We presently live in a world of amazing electronic communication. Many homes are interconnected with town and village websites as well as local school districts. This enables people to be informed about what is happening in their communities and in their children's schools.

Churches are also on this "electronic" pipeline. Parishes have their own websites. In our Archdiocese, Flocknote enables St. Stephen's parishioners to be informed of parish events and programs. We presently share "Week at a Glance" which updates parishioners as to what is going on in our parish each week.

Since St. Stephen's is one of the larger parishes in Orange County, there are many programs, events and groups that take place or meet in a given month. We have now listed "Monthly Parish Highlights".
This will present all the goings-on in the parish for each month, delivered to you on the first day of each month. In this way, you can see what is coming up in the month ahead and plan your schedule accordingly. Make use of this resource and pass this information on to other parishioners who have yet to sign up on Flocknote. To join Flocknote and receive texts, text Martyr to 84576 and complete your registration or if you prefer receiving emails only, visit www.flocknote.com/stephenmartyr.

God bless you,
Fr. Jack

Thanksgiving & Christmas Holiday Program

Please help us make Thanksgiving and Christmas a little nicer for needy families in the Town of Warwick.  
Please click here for more information:  /warwick-ecumenical-food-pantry-2018

Please click below to hear the recordings from the afternoon prayer service for life that took place October 28th at 3:30 called "A Moment's Peace for Life."
Thank you to all who participated!

https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-yates-689425995/sets/a-moments-peace-for-life/s-9Mc0C

Please go to our monthly calendar by clicking here:  /november-2018-calendar-of-events

Go to our News and Event's page  (click here: /current-news )  to find the latest news from the Vatican, National Catholic Register, Catholic News Service and more!

Spanish Mass Update
Please note and inform friends, that beginning in November, only one Spanish Mass will be held at St. Stephen's on the first Saturday of the month at 7pm. 

75 Sanfordville Road
Warwick, NY 10990

The church office is located in the church building, which can be accessed from the Sanfordville Road or West Street Extension parking lots.