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October 15, 2017 Vol. 36 No. 10
St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 4601 Neely Avenue Midland, Texas 79707 (432) 520-7394 Fax (432) 520-7395
www.ststephensmidlandtx.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: Deacon Larry Salazar Director of Religious Education: Gretchen Lara
Music Director: Gabriel Salgado
This weekend’s Second Collection will be for World Mission Sunday for the Diocese of Eluru.
Thank you for your generosity.
Sunday, October 15-Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, October 16 - St. John of Capistrano
Tuesday, October 17 - St. Anthony Mary Claret
Wednesday, October 18 - St. Luke the Evangelist
Thursday, October 19 - Sts. John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues & companions
Friday, October 20 - St. Paul of the Cross
Saturday, October 21
Sunday, October 22 - Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Last Week’s Collection
Regular $26,840.36 Building Fund $ 472.00 Other Income $ 2,756.62 Seminarian Support $ 4,933.03
Financial reports are available in the parish office.
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For the week of October 15, 2017
ST. STEPHEN’S CONFESSION
SCHEDULE
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday:
6:45 a.m.-7 a.m.; 12 noon-12:15 p.m.; & 5-5:30 p.m.
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 a.m.-8 a.m.; 4-4:45 p.m.
Sunday: 20 minutes prior to each Mass
NEW
CONFESSION
TIME
added to the Weekly schedule:
Wednesdays from 6:30 pm—7:30 pm
PLEASE DISREGARD
NET Ministries Envelope dated October 22, 2017. The Offering was taken up in June. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.
Eucharistic Adoration Openings
Friday:12:00a.m.(midnight Thursday) 1:00 a.m.
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.
Upcoming Baptismal Classes:
November 5th & 12th
English : 2:00 - 4:30 & Spanish: 2:30 - 5:00
Please Call Parish Office to Register (432) 520–7394.
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October 15 Poly Abalos
Jacob Gomez Irma Gonzales
Isidro Hernandez Ashley Hutson
Sarah Ivey Edgar Lazcano
Rosa Montferrand Sacrlett Morales Daniel Munoz Isaiah Nunez Ivy Ramirez
Randy Reeve Ana Ruvalcaba
October 16 William Bujnoch Jared Navarrete Julisa Navarrete
Martha Perez Francisco Ramos
Juan Romero Marcelo Santamaria
Rachel Sotelo Mary RosaTavas
Kali Ybarra
October 17 Angelo Antonishak Robert Callendar
Caleb Castro Nuvia del Pinal
Evelyn Escobedo Margarita Flores
Jason Gomez Mario Gonzales Robert D. Holley Pascual Martinez Norma Morales
Yesenia Navarrete Rnesto Saenz
Otober 18 Dina Borrego Aidan Carrillo Amelia Flores
Rodolfo Flores Jr. Larissa Galindo
Jacqueline Lujan Rosa Ramirez
October 19 Crystal Ayala
Bart Barto Crystal Benavides
Jorge Dominguez Jr. Pedro Flores
Valentin Flores Ester Luna
Carson D. Smith Chris Torres Amiyali Villa
October 20 Miriam Contreras
Josh Corley Mike Curry
Jordan Frazier Laura Lopez
Rebecca Martin Mirella Ortega
Sammy Rodriguez Jr Gavon Sanchez
October 21 Brannan Bussell Isaac Escarcega
Guadalupe Jacquez Edgar Lujan Jr.
Andrew G. Schrader Jose Angel Serna Demetrio Tavas
Andreina Tonche Charles ValVerde Theresa Woodruff Ruben V. Ybarra
October 22 Patrick Baer
Lorraine Calabria Caleb Campos
Nathan Carrasco Cosme Castro
Kathleen Darling Kody Davis
Jonathan Escarcega Mranda Galindo
Brad Norton Elian Sanchez
Michael Strange Ted Tipton
Sharon Townsend
St. Stephen’s is seeking a full-time Youth Minister to facilitate ministry to teens (LifeTeen and Edge) and young adults (aged 18-
25). Ideal candidates would be Catholic, a highly energetic self-starter,
bilingual in Spanish, have an intimate knowledge and respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church, comfortable in utilizing social media, have a bachelor’s
degree in theology or a related field, and experience in running a Youth Ministry program. The Youth Minister must be present to teens in their school activities, sports events, etc. Salary and
benefits are dependent upon training and experience in accord with Diocesan Compensation Worksheet.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, detailed resume, and three references (two professional and one personal/spiritual) by November 1, 2017 to Fr. Rodney White, the Pastor. [email protected]
Lorenzo Ramirez, Monica Cabrera, Joe Munoz III, Anita Morin, Anthony Garcia, Janie Sainz, Tommy Levario, Dr. Karen Leung & Santa Rita Five Victims, Donita Schlegal, Jose Carmen Vasquez, Rebecca Rodelo, Crystal Calderon, Mo Dominguez, Marcial Hernandez, Felix Munoz II, Jesus Munoz, Joe Munoz Jr., Terisa Galvan, Jude Munoz, Diana Henderson, Micah Villa, MM, Donna, Jessie, Paul Quintero, Melanie Jordan Britton, Rachel S., Alyss Munoz, Alejandro Munoz Jr, Burdette Family, Teresa Kiser, Roger Guinn, Leslie Gonsalez, Raul Dominguez, Avyel Munoz, Gary Miller, MQ, Belma Espino, Beatrice Sanchez, Ruby Foresyth, June Foresyth, Nunez Family, Ramon Morehead & Family, Debbie Navarro, Johnie Lee Qualls, John Pesina, Larry White, Aaron Marquez, Susan Johnson, Astrid Loeff, Jesse Julus Garcia, Isaiah V., Vanessa V., Anita P., Adrian Ayala, Dorothy Bernreuther, Eva Chavez, Gina Angay, Jesus Chavez Jr., Bertha Lujan, Eva Talamantez, Potsy Sotelo, Jaelynn G. Garcia, Aaron Marquez, Sergio Patino, Gregory Navarrette, Smith Family, Kairos Rey Conde, Danovan Randolph, Natalie Eustace, Tyler Weeks, Fran Thetford, Raymond Contreras, Delma Lerma, Alfonso Marquez, Emma Valdez, Rosie Payen, Zesario Urias, Rowen H. Golden, Charles Waller, Ines Rodriguez, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, Josefina Alvarez, Pearl Abalos, Jane Ellen Hall, Ricky Montes.
Email [email protected] or call the office at 520-7394 to be added to the prayer list!
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RCIA meets in the ballroom on Tuesdays from 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. This Tuesday, we are excited that Deacon Luis Mata will teach us about Mary and the Saints. We will learn who Mary and the Saints are, why the Church teaches us to honor (dulia in Latin) the Saints and have high-honor (hyperdulia in Latin) for Mary, and
that Catholics worship (latria in Latin) God alone and do not worship Mary and the Saints. Our Saint of the Day will be Saint Matthew. In the Catholic Church, we are blessed to have the fullness of the Christian faith, which includes Mary and the Saints.
"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 by receiving their Sacraments of Initiation. It's free, childcare is provided, we have a lot of fun
and we always have something good to eat. If you have questions, feel free to email me at [email protected].
RCIA News by Bill Berry
Next Ethic's classes for the Midland/Odessa Deanery Monday, October 16, 2017 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM in Midland at St. Ann Parish, School Library by
Sr. Elsa Garcia
Wednesday, November 6, 2017at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM in Midland at St. Ann Parish Parlor by Sr. Elsa Garcia
Wednesday, November 17, 2017 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM in Midland at St. Ann Parish, School Library by Sr. Elsa Garcia
For those of you that volunteer for CCD classes, Teachers, assistants, helpers, or with our Youth, Homebound ministries, YOU MUST, at least, have filled out a background check AND attend an Ethic’s workshop. Please choose one of these days mentioned above. To obtain a background check form please come by Parish office or click on website www.sanangelodiocese.org
ALL SOULS REMEMRANCE November is when many make a special effort to remember their beloved dead. One way we can do this is to remember them at the Alter of God. The names you list on the ALL SOULS ENVELOPES will be placed on the walls of the
church. During November, all Sunday Masses, as well as the daily Masses will be offered for ALL SOULS. There will be special envelopes in the card holders on the back of the pews in the church (for those who did not receive them in the mail). All monetary donations will be donated to charity.
Please bring your All Souls Envelopes to the church office or collection before October 22, 2017.
You’re invited To our FALL FESTIVAL WHEN: SATURDAY OCTOBER 28, 2017 TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM WHERE: IN THE PARISH HALL
We will be having a Costume contest for the kids, the price wheel and cake walk (at a small fee) and lots of free fun activities, to include face painting and booths for the children to enjoy and DJ by Robert Dominguez for entertainment. There will be lots of goodies and one-of-a-kind items to buy from our Bake store and our Silent Auction to bid on. Of course, there will be food and drinks sold by our Knights of Columbus, so come hungry.
Festivities will begin promptly at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm. The silent auction will continue until the following day at the Foyer and bidding ends at 6:15 pm, Sunday.
Entry into this “Spooktacular” event is a simple bag of candy per family or household but you’re welcome to bring more!! This is the organization’s biggest fundraiser, so please join us for a wonderful time and provide a safe environment for your kids. God Bless, Ilda Cuevas & Jimena True Fall Festival Chairs, St. Stephen’s Women’s Organization
Altar Server Training For Spanish and English Mass Servers
Deacon Lorenzo Salazar will be offering this training for both English and Spanish servers. This is a must for all servers – whether you are new or experienced. Training is ongoing and required for all servers. We will have pizza after the
training.
When: Monday, October 18th Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Where: Sanctuary of the Church
If you have questions, please contact: Anne Hobbs 432-934-3192 Cindy Lujan 806-392-3714 Bianca Gonzales 432-894-9554
St. Stephen’s Clay Shoot
We need your help either as a Sponsor or as a volunteer the day of the event. It will be Saturday, November 18th. Please contact
Josie Brenner at (432) 556-7012 or at [email protected]
Our "Queen of Heaven" Study is soon coming to a close. "Jesus Revealed", an 18-part Bible Study will begin November 1 at 9:00 a.m. or November 2 at 6:30 p.m., where we will be discovering the types and prefigurements of Christ in His biblical names throughout Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Study Guides are available in the Church Office for $35. This is another brand new Study by Catholic Scripture Study and you won't want to miss out on encountering Christ in all His Biblical Names from Genesis to Revelation. Contact JoAnn Sulak (559-2658) or Beverly Maciaz (686-8425) for more information. All sessions are held in Room 2. Group streaming is available for all participants so that you never have to miss a video lesson.
Domingo 28º del Tiempo Ordinario - Ciclo “A”
¡¡¡VENGAN A LA FIESTA!!!
Podría sonar demasiado extraño este evangelio porque, ¿cómo es posible que alguien rechace la invitación a una boda donde habrá vino, música y buen ambiente? Al menos hoy día son pocos los que rechazarían esta oferta tan especial. Pero es claro que esta parábola Cristo nos la dibujó así para que comprendiésemos que todos estamos invitados a participar del gran banquete que celebrará en el cielo.
Sólo nos hace falta cumplir un requisito, que el evangelio lo pone como algo externo pero que en realidad en las bodas se le da demasiada importancia y es el vestido. Es necesario e indispensable entrar con el ajuar apropiado al gran banquete que Cristo nos invitará, este ajuar es la vida de gracia. Por eso expulsaron de la boda al hombre que no llevaba el traje apropiado, porque no estaba en vida de gracia. Y la gracia, como la llama santo Tomás de Aquino, “esplendor del alma, presencia de Dios en nuestra alma”.
Es claro que Jesús no puede habitar en un lugar en donde no tiene amigos, y tampoco nosotros nos deberíamos atrever a presentarnos a la boda que Él organiza cuando no le tenemos por amigo. Esto es la vida de gracia, conservar su amistad y por tanto rechazar enérgicamente todo lo que pudiese ofenderle todos sabemos cuáles son las cosas buenas y cuales las malas tanto que no hace falta que las enumere.
Es difícil conservar esta amistad con Cristo, pero si realmente lo tenemos por amigo no nos atreveremos a ofenderle, al contrario, nos esforzaríamos por ser cada día mejores amigos de Él.
Jesús, el vestido de bodas que necesito es el del amor. Cuántas veces le doy más importancia a mi propia satisfacción en vez de centrar mi atención y esfuerzo en alcanzar la verdadera comunión contigo. Me pongo en tus manos para que sea digno de tan honrosa vocación.
Hermana Gertrudis Muñoz Mendieta I.C.A.S.
AVISOS: • Del 16 al 19 de noviembre, tendremos nuestro retiro de ACTS, de mujeres de la Parroquia San Esteban, soliciten
ya su aplicación para llenarla.
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Entrenamiento Para Monaguillos En Espanol y Ingles
El Diacono Lorenzo Salazar estara entrenan-do a los Monaguillos de ingles y espanol. Este es un requisito para todos los mona-
guillos - Nuevo o con experiencia. Entrenaminto es receri-do para todo los monaguillos. Tendremos pizza depues de el entrenamiento. Si tienes preguntas, por favor llama a: Anne Hobbs 432-934-3192; Cindy Lujan 806-392-3714; o Bianca Gonzales 432-894-9554
Cuando: Lunes, 30 de octubre A que hora: 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Donde: En el Santuario
Agregamos una hora de confesión
Cada miércoles:
6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Del 16 al 19 de noviembre, tenemos retiro de ACTS de
mujeres de aquí de la Parroquia San esteban ya comenzaron a
registrarse vallan ya llenando su aplicación.
Próximas clases bautismales:
Noviembre 5th & 12th
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: Viernes: 12:00 AM (medianoche jueves) 1:00 AM
Si El Señor te esta llamando para pasar una hora con El acompañándolo, comuníquese con Linda Foster (habla Español) al 432-559-8888.
TALLER DE PAREJAS SERA UN FIN DE SEMANA INVOLVIDABLE EN DONDE DIOS HARA OBRA GRANDE
EN TU VIDA MATRIMONIAL OCTUBRE 20 Y 21 PARROQUIA SAN ESTEBAN EN EL SALON DE JOVENES VIERNES 7PM—9PM Y SABADO 9AM—2PM $40.00 POR PERSONA POR MAS INFORMACION FAVOR DE
LLAMAR A MARIA VAZQUEZ (432) 296-1897
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A man came into our store this week and asked if he could please impose on us for a pair of pants and a shirt. The clothes he was wearing were filthy, and he explained that he had been wearing them for several days. He had come to Midland to look for work and while he had been fortunate to land a job with a building contractor several days earlier, he had run out of money and had no way to wash his clothes. He said that his employer would be paying him next week but there was no way he could hold out in those clothes until then. His boss had to go to Lubbock due to a death in his family and since he had the day off he found his way to Helping Hands. We told him to go into our store and find a clean set of clothing. When he came back with one pair of jeans and a t-shirt we asked if he had money for food. He said that his boss bought him lunch every day. Since his boss was in Lubbock, what was he going to eat until he got back? The man was quick to respond that he didn’t need much food and would be just fine until his boss got back to Midland. And where was he staying? He said that he had been sleeping behind a dumpster at a motel. He had stayed at the motel when he first got to town but his money ran out. But, he quickly added, he was not looking for a place to stay. The nights were warm and he rather enjoyed laying outside, looking up at the stars. They certainly are spectacular in Texas, he said. Did his boss know he was sleeping outside? No, he replied. His boss was good enough to give him a job. He was grateful enough just for that. There was something about this man that touched this caseworker deeply. His cheerfulness and the simplicity of his needs bespoke a person who is far freer and more at peace that most of us could ever hope to be with all of our possessions.\ Despite his protests, we got him a room for a week (until his first paycheck came in), gave him some food so he could eat during the time his boss was gone, and gave him some change to clean his clothes. We wish him well…but we know that he will be just fine. He most certainly must be one of God’s most favored ones!
Helping Hands
of Midland
1301 Brinson Lane
(432) 520-8900
Because we feel it is important that you know how and where your donations to Helping Hands are spent, here is what was done last week: Rent 27 families $ 25,474.53 TOTAL $ 25,474.53
www.helpinghandsmidland.com
ENCOUNTER WITH GOD’S CALL WEEKEND
WHO: Men - juniors & Seniors in High School and Older WHEN: Friday, November 10-13, 2017 WHERE: Conception seminary in Conception Missouri CONTACT: Vocations Office (325) 651-7500
Please turn information into the Vocations office NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 31, 2017
Club Dance St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 4601 Neely
Gloria Denman Ballroom
DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, October 27, 2017/7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. COST/ATTIRE: $30.00 per person/Business Casual (No Jeans) BAND: “Sipriano Swing Band” (Ballroom, swing and Latin) CATERER: Felix Buenrostro with Catering Express MENU: Lasagna, chicken piccata with noodles, vegetable medley, Caesar
salad, garlic bread, Italian cream cake, chocolate pie, vanilla ice cream, tea and water.
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, October 25, 2017. For more information, please contact our Reservations Coordinator at: [email protected].
