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May 13, 2018 Vol. 36 No. 40
St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 4601 Neely Avenue Midland, Texas 79707 (432) 520-7394 Fax (432) 520-7395
www.ststephensmidland.com
Rev. Rodney White, Pastor Assistant Pastor: Rev. Timothy Hayter
Deacons: Leonard Hendon, Luis Mata, Fidel Saldivar, Larry Salazar Sisters: Gertrudis Muñoz, Leonila Torres
Youth Director: Thomas Shows Director of Religious Education: Gretchen Lara
Music Director: Gabriel Salgado
Ramona Isela Legarreta Ortega, Mike Levi, Bill Boyd, Teresa Kiser, Lucas Alvarado, Pablo Talamantez, Baby Braxton Munoz, Baby Israel Martinez, Alyss Munoz, Alejandro Munoz Jr, Avyel Munoz, Bonnie Marquez, Dayton Martinez, Jose Carmen Vasquez, Betty Compton, Manuel H., John A., Kandy K., Tonia C., Rachel S., Burdette Family, Isaiah V., Vanessa V., Anita P., Carlota W., Judy D., Alicia S., Jesse Julus Garcia, Max Molina,
Bob Breese, Gerald Thetford, Fran Thetford, Art Meyer, Bee Meyer, Gina Angay, Pascuala Mendieta J., Richard A. Munoz, John Briggs, Valeria Patino, Kim Walser, Raelynn Natividad, Angela N., Jane Sue, Dean Teagarden, Joann Teagarden, Mark Clark, Potsy Sotelo, Jaelynn G. Garcia, Tommy Escamilla,
Yasmin Smith, Stephen Henderson, Eddie L., Selena G., Gary Miller, Gloria Abella, Maria A. Colmenero, Erica Colmenero, Sam Gibbs, Antonia Avila, Jeanette Dragisic, Eddie Martinez, Robert Quiroz, Emma Valdez, Juan Musquiz, Victor Madrid, Kenneth Jones, Tom Torres, Irene Cisneros, Mary Esparza, Tommy Lee Rivera, Margaret Lopez, Bea Herrera, Sergio Patino, Delma Lerma, Arthur Rios, Beatrice Pacheco, Ralph Lujan, Ryan Munoz, Charlie Flower, Larry White, Gary Rodriguez, Fr. Ted Pfeifer, OMI, Hilda Guerrero, Leila Vega.
Email [email protected] or call the office at 520-7394 to be added to the prayer list!
The month of May is a month dedicated to the Blessed
Virgin Mary, that is why we are praying the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. every day in the
big church. Children are invited to offer flowers to
Mary. Rosary will be Bilingual.
On May 19 at 7:00 p.m. our Pentecost vigil begins
and ends at 7 a.m. on Sunday the 20th, the
feast of Pentecost. We invite you to come sign up for an hour in the parish
Sunday, May 13 - The Ascension of the Lord 8:00 am† Julian Aguirre by Fred & Lucy Thummel 10:30 am† Isabella Pena (Happy Birthday) by Kiowski Family 12:30 pm† Mireya Acosta by Lupe Johnson Family & Ubdelia Cano Spanish Mass
5:00 pm† For the Parish 7:00 pm† Librada Finol & † Robertina Romero by Maria Velarde Spanish Mass
Monday, May 14 - St. Matthias, Apostle
7:00 am† Frank Hernandez by Kiro 12:15 pm† Gregoria Hinojos by Family 5:30 pm† Paul Rindahl by RCIA Team Tuesday, May 15 - St. Isidore
7:00 am† Yolanda Isom (Happy Birthday) by Olga 12:15 pm† Virginia Luna by Husband 5:30 pm† Johnie Lee Qualls by Kiowski Family Wednesday, May 16 7:00 am† Megan Myers by Kiowski Family 12:15 pm† Pearl Abalos (Healing for Leukemia) by Betty & Mike Terrell 5:30 pm† Andrew Nyerges & Family by James Nyerges
Thursday, May 17
7:00 am† Pat Ochs by Ken Nolen 12:15 pm† Mo Dominguez by Family 5:30 pm† Claudio Arias by Family Bilingual
Friday, May 18 - St. John I 7:00 am† Pat Ochs by Ken Nolen 12:15 pm† Victor Madrid 5:30 pm† Nicholas Ryan Gutierrez & † Raymond Contreras by Parents Saturday, May 19 8:00 am† Domingo Nunez by Family 5:00 pm† Bob & Ginny Andrews by Martha Hoggard Sunday, May 20 - Pentecost Sunday 8:00 am† Kiro Hernandez (Happy Birthday) by Olga 10:30 am† Kelly & John Avritt (Anniversary) by Kiowski Family 12:30 pm† Rodolfo Villa by Family Spanish Mass
5:00 pm† Boyd Keith 7:00 pm† For the Parish Spanish Mass
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ST. STEPHEN’S CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday 6:45 am - 7:00 am; 12 noon - 12:15 pm;
& 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 6:45 a.m.-7 a.m.; 12 noon-12:15 p.m.;
5-5:30 p.m.; & 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:45 am - 8:00 am; 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Sunday 20 minutes prior to each Mass
And anytime, by appointment
For the week of May 13, 2018
Last Week’s Collection
Collections: $ 39,484.88 Building Fund: $ 175.00 Other Income: $ 1,381.89 Catholic Home Missions $ 20,473.26
Financial reports are available in the parish office.
Please note on Wednesday,
May 16th from 6:30-7:30 pm
there will be no confessions due to Youth Confirmation with
Bishop Michael Sis. All are welcome to come attend.
Today, we are taking up the collection for the Catholic Communication
Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, here and around the world, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of the funds we collect remain in our diocese to support local efforts. Be a part of this campaign to spread the gospel message, and support the collection today! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc. Hoy, llevaremos a cabo la colecta para la Campaña Católica de la Comunicación (CCC). Sus donativos ayudan a la CCC a conectar a las personas con Cristo, aquí y alrededor del mundo, a través del internet, la televisión, la radio y los medios impresos. La mitad de los fondos recaudados permanecen en nuestra diócesis para financiar esfuerzos locales. Sean parte de esta campaña para propagar el mensaje del evangelio y ¡den su apoyo a la colecta de hoy! Para informarse más, visiten www.usccb.org/ccc.
Upcoming Baptismal Classes:
May 20th June 3rd & 10th
English : 2:00 - 4:30 Spanish: 2:30 - 5:00
Please Call Parish Office to Register (432) 520–7394.
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May 13 Isaiah Hernandez Alexander Hinojos
Gaby Jimenez Sherlyn Juarez Chelsea Lyles
Fatima Montanez Thomas Murphy
May 14 Eva Brown
Cinthia Browning Anna Maria Carrasco
Kevin Kohl Rick Martinez
Jasmine Morales Gabriel Rodriguez
Omar Rosas Helen Strange
Enedina Tarango Angel Villegas
May 15 Angela Carrillo Cecilia Reyes
Luz Saenz Jaymie Shrauner
Robert True
May 16 Arleth Barrera
Paula Bass Braulio Cabello
Humberto Carrasco Michael Cipriani
Tyler Fincher Roberto Gamino
Jonathan Ochotorena Isabella Patton Julia Saucedo
Luke Tambunga Olivia Taylor
Manuela Vazquez
May 17 Martin Garcia
Debbie Glennan Michael Jarldane Yvette Ramirez Brittany Salazar
William Schellenbach Jeffrey Smith
May 18 Joey Carlisle
Kimberly Cedillo Nancy Lysinger
Mariella McCann Jonathan Molina
Alexia Nunez Jeanne Rodriguez
Daise Sanchez Lindzy Vazquez Bobby Wiesman
May 19 Jaime Alcala
Amalia Borrego Bernadette Fanning
Mr. Franco Oscar Gonzalez Juan Jimenez Isaac Lucio
Rafael Ontiveros Ayerim Ortega
Jennifer Salazar Martin Salazar
May 20 Margaret Ayala Mariam Garcia Ruby Lerma
Joel Navarrete Jerry Poor Jr.
Abigail Rodriguez Janie Sotelo
Graciela Trejo Maria Zuniga
Eucharistic Adoration Openings
TUES—THURS: 6AM FRIDAY: 1:00 PM & 2:00
AM
Please prayerfully consider signing up to spend an hour with our Lord in adoration! Call Linda Foster (habla español) at 432-559-8888 for information.
New Hope Counseling 4400 N. Big Spring St
(432) 687-4673
Francis Hymel
D.MIN, LPC, LMFT
Marriage Counseling
Children
Adolescence
Adults
Families
Everyone is invited to the dedication of Historic Beginnings of San Angelo, honoring the Lady in Blue, Sister María de Jesús of
Agreda, featuring a Marian Conference, The Lady in Blue Musical Ballet, a spectacular program on the
documentary film, and the unveiling of the statues of the Lady in Blue, a Jumano brave, and a Jumano girl child:
May 18th-20th, 2018, in San Angelo Guest speakers will include Vice-Postulator Fr. Stefano M.
Cecchin, OFM, from Rome, Bishop Michael Sis, Bishop Emeritus Michael Pfeifer, OMI, Fr. Edward Looney, Marilyn Fedewa,
Dr. Gloria Dodd, Vic Payne-sculptor of statues, and Victor Mancilla-documentary producer. For more information, please visit http://www.ladyinblue2018.com/or call 325-
657-7099, or email [email protected]
Todos están invitados a la dedicación de Comienzos Históricos de San Ángelo, honorando la Dama Azul, Sor María de Jesús de Ágreda, una Conferencia Mariana,
Ballet y Musical de la Dama Azul, un programa espectacular de la película documental, y la inauguración de las estatuas de la Dama Azul, un indio Jumano,
y una niña Jumana: 18-20 de Mayo de 2018, en San Ángelo
Pláticas serán presentadas por: Vice-Postulador Padre Stefano M. Cecchin, OFM, de Roma, Obispo Michael Sis, Obispo Emérito Michael Pfeifer, OMI, Padre Edward Looney, Marilyn Fedewa, Prof.a Gloria Dodd, Vic Payne-escultor de las estatuas, Victor Mancilla-
productor de la película documental. Para más información, favor de visitar http://www.ladyinblue2018.com/ o llamar a 325-657-7099, o mandar correo electrónico a
Certificates of Sacraments
If you were confirmed on March 5th, 2018 with our Bishop Michael J. Sis at our parish or Easter Vigil on March 31, 2018 (RICA) your certificates are ready to be picked up after Monday. Please see
Gladys at the parish office. For further information please call her at 432-520-7394.
Certificados de sacramentos
Si usted fue confirmado el 5 de marzo de 2018 con nuestro Obispo Michael J. Sis en la parroquia de San Esteban o en la vigilia de Pascua el 31 de marzo de 2018 (RICA), sus certificados están listos para ser recogidos después del lunes. Por favor, vea a Gladys en la oficina parroquial. Para más información, llámela al 432-520-7394.
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Free Pizza! Thursday, May 17th
– Pizza lunch will be served from 11:30 – 1:30 in the youth
building...only ONE more week left for FREE pizza come out and enjoy!
Youth News
Youth Confirmation II Important Dates to Remember
May 16th—Confirmation Mass at 6:30 PM
Remind App: Want up to date information on what’s going on with the youth group? Join the St. Stephen’s Youth Group on the Remind App! Text @kkf8f to
81010 and you will be signed up to receive our updates.
Come follow our Instagram
stsyouth to see pictures,
news updates, and more!
Happy Mother's Day to all of our mothers! Mothers are such a very important part of the family. As Christians, we
belong to our families and the family of God. Baptism is how enter into the family of God. Do you desire to be baptized? Would you like to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church? Are you a member of a Protestant denomination and you would like to learn more about the Catholic faith? If so, we invite you to join us for RCIA in August. "RCIA" stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It's the process by which adults come into full communion with the Catholic Church. It's free, childcare is provided, we have a lot of fun and we always have something good to eat. RCIA will start in August. If you have questions, feel free to email me at [email protected].
RCIA News by Bill Berry
No Life Teen this Sunday! I pray you all have a happy mother’s
day with your families! Life Teen Grill out next week and our last night until the summer!
Need to contact the Youth Director Thomas Shows please call the parish office at (432) 520-7394 or email him at [email protected]
Come sign up for Vacation Bible School
Theme: Shipwrecked June 18th - 22nd 8am - 12 noon Cost - $25.00
If you are interested in
volunteering for Vacation
Bible School please contact
Gretchen in the Parish Office
at (432) 520-7394
Club Dance St. Stephen’s Catholic Church
4601 Neely Gloria Denman Ballroom
DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, May 18, 2018/7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. COST/ATTIRE: $30.00 per person/Casual BAND: “Larry Johnson” (Variety) CATERER: Felix Buenrostro with Catering Express MENU: Beef and chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, beans, fiesta salad, chip and salsa, apple and peach cobbler, vanilla ice cream, tea and water.
Please remember to make advance reservations, if possible, for this dance so that we may have an accurate count for our wonderful caterer!
NO ALCOHOL MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE BALLROOM BY INDIVIDUALS
**NOTE: NO BYOB is allowed due to change in church policy. Reservations may be mailed to Club Dance, P. O. Box 7421, Midland, TX 79708. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, May 16, 2018. For more information, please contact our Reservations Coordinator at: [email protected].
ATENTA INVITACION A LA VIGILIA DE PENTECOSTES.
Inicia 19 de mayo a las7 p.m. y termina 7 a.m. del día 20 de mayo 2018.
VIGILIA DE PENTECOSTÉS: En un momento de adoración y reflexión orante a través de la escucha de la Palabra, de la música y el canto, frente al Santísimo. Para pedir y recibir la fuerza del Espíritu Santo. La fiesta de Pentecostés. Es un tiempo para abrirnos al viento impetuoso del Espíritu de Dios que quiere encender en nosotros la esperanza. Es día de acción de gracias y día de pedir al Espíritu que sea «viento recio», «fuego que transforme», «agua que riega», «la luz que alumbra» para que lo que hoy empieza culmine felizmente. Y ¿Quién es el Espíritu Santo? El Espíritu Santo es Dios, es la tercera persona de la Santísima Trinidad, uno e igual al Padre y al Hijo. No son tres dioses, sino uno sólo. Un único Dios al que si tuviéramos que definir con una única palabra diríamos que “Dios es amor” Así nos lo define San Juan. Y todo ese amor que hay en el seno de la Trinidad y que une a las tres personas divinas entre si tan íntimamente, todo ese amor se hace “don”, se dona a nosotros a través del Espíritu Santo. Por eso es tan importante hacernos amigos del Espíritu Santo, porque todo lo recibimos a través de Él, todo lo que importa de verdad. Y una de las gracias que podemos pedir hoy en esta vigilia al Espíritu Santo es que nos haga comprender cuáles son las cosas que importan de verdad. El Espíritu Santo es tan importante para nosotros que dice San Pablo: “nadie puede decir Jesús es el Señor sino por influjo del Espíritu Santo” Si nosotros queremos conocer a Dios, si queremos crecer en nuestra vida espiritual, hemos de pedir ayuda al Espíritu. Y en esta Vigilia le pediremos al Espíritu Santo que nos revele a Jesucristo, que nos haga conocer verdaderamente a Jesucristo, que nos descubra su gran amor por nosotros. Pedirle también al Espíritu Santo que cumpla en nosotros las promesas de Dios, que son promesas salvadoras. En el AT, a través del profeta Ezequiel, Dios había prometido: “Os daré un corazón nuevo y os infundiré un espíritu nuevo, quitaré de vuestro cuerpo el corazón de piedra y os daré un corazón de carne”. (Ez 36, 25ss) Esta es otra promesa del padre, recibirán la fuerza del Espíritu Santo y seréis mis testigos hasta los confines de la tierra. (Hch. 1,8) Pediremos al Espíritu Santo un nuevo Pentecostés, pedidle con todas las fuerzas de nuestra alma que se derrame de nuevo sobre el mundo. El mundo necesita a Dios, necesita ser renovado por una nueva efusión del Espíritu Santo.
Hermana Gertrudis Muñoz Mendieta I.C.A.S.
AVISOS: 19 de mayo inicia la Vigilia de Pentecostés, busquen su hora anótense con las hermanas religiosas o en las
oficinas
Taller de inteligencia emocional y Espiritualidad 18 y 19 de mayo 2018 viernes 7 p.m. a 9 p.m. sábado 19 de
9 a.m. a 2 p.m.
Recuerda es toda la noche.
El mes de mayo es un mes dedicado a la Santísima Virgen María, es por eso, que estamos rezando el Santo Rosario a las 6:30 p.m. todos los días en la Iglesia grande. Los esperamos traigan a sus niños para ofrecer flores a la Virgen.
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Próximas clases bautismales:
Mayo 20th
Ingles : 2:00 - 4:30 Español : 2:30 - 5:00
Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para registrar (432) 520–7394. Si usted no ha recibido certificado de bautismo de su hijo por favor venir por la oficina con una identificación para obtener el certificado de su hijo.
ADORACIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO Personas interesadas en pasar una hora con El Santísimo en Adoración una vez por semana, durante las siguientes horas:
Martes—Jueves: 6:00 AM Viernes: 1:00 PM & 2:00 AM
Si El Señor te esta llamando para pasar una hora con El acompañándolo, comuníquese con Linda Foster (habla
Español) al 432-559-8888.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Summer is fast approaching. Whether you are off work for the summer, bored at home or retired and looking for a meaningful way to spend your time, here are some volunteer opportunities available at Helping Hands. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT: Enormous amounts of clothing are donated to us each and every day. We need volunteers to sort, hang and stock the store. For more information please call Shirley at (432) 770-1015 . HOUSEWARES/BOOKS: Call Lisa (316) 282-7266. SHOES: The person who manages the shoe department is leaving on vacation for a few weeks in June, so we are really in need for someone to step in here. For information call Julie (432) 559-3110. TOYS: A great project for a parent with children. This involves separating usable from unusable toys, stocking the store, and filling ―grab bags‖ with small toys that are great sellers in the store. Call Mary at (432) 528-6265 if interested. If your interests lie in other areas, please call any of the people involved or Mary at (432) 528-6265, let them know what you would like to do and we will see what we can find for you at Helping Hands. Our volunteers can work as hours as they want – whether it is for an hour a day for a few days each week, or several hours a day every day, we will work with your schedule. It’s a great way to spend time, and you’ll be with a fun group of people.
Helping Hands
of Midland
1301 Brinson Lane
(432) 520-8900 www.helpinghandsmidland.com
Because we feel it is important that you know how and where your donations to Helping Hands are spent, here is what was done in the past week: Electric 2 families $ 1,414.86
Water 1 family $ 446.10 Rent 23 families $ 21,176.62
Medical 1 family $ 2,563.24 TOTAL $ 25,600.82
COMING SOON: We are excited to announce that we will be offer a quick, easy, and automated way for you to offer your tithe to the parish! Instead of trying to remember your checkbook or cash each week, simply visit our parish website from any device and click on donation link. You can make a one-time donation, or better yet, set up a convenient recurring donation for consistent giving. Visit: www.ststephensmidland.com/
