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Memorials for the Week of September 23rd...

Sunday, September 23rd 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Sanctuary Lamp
5:00 P.M. Deceased Members of The Kaminski Family In Memory of...Marilyn Higgins
7:30 A.M. People of the Parish
9:00 A.M. The Clarke Family
10:30 A.M. Anthony Masters Votive...Shrine of the Blessed Mother
12:00 P.M. Angelo Soriano In Memory of...Hugh & Raymond Forfar
5:00 P.M. Filipino Mass
Monday, September 24th Votive...Shrine of St. Stephen
7:00 A.M. Jose da Silva Aranjo In Memory of...Joesph Andolena
8:30 A.M. Christine Sullivan
7:00 P.M. Richard Stacey, Sr.
Tuesday, September 25th Altar Bread and Altar Wine
7:00 A.M. Joseph Andolena In Memory of...Marilyn Higgins
8:30 A.M. Sr. Clare Thomasina
Wednesday, September 26th “To everything there is a season and time
7:00 A.M. Ann Levey for every purpose under heaven.” Ecc.3:11
8:30 A.M. The Dargan Family “...a time to be born...”
Thursday, September 27h Pray For... “...a time to be healed”
7:00 A.M. John Docherty Frank Cocola, Frank Dumschat, Harry Eyerman, Jim Balatsos, Arthur
8:30 A.M. Sr. Marie Honora Sanfilippo, Mary Madden, Chris Fender, Alexander Forfar, Sharon Foster,
Friday, September 28th Maureen O’Neill, Jean Paterson, Dennis Goncalves, Brian Turgeon, Joanne
7:00 A.M. Kevin O’Neill O’Connor, Jacqueline D’Angelo, Concetta DiSalvo, Judy Lorincz, Kayce
8:30 A.M. Domenic Cundari McGuire, Lucy DePalma, Sam McCurry, Jasmine Haefner, Daniel Pfeiffer,
Saturday, September 29th Sr. M. Benilda, O.P., Anna Glospie, Angelica Sullivan Duffy, Virginia
8:30 A.M. Gertrude & Thomas Leurs Callahan, Leo Vartan, Ashley Green, Stephen Nolan, Dennis Reilly,
Michael Gonzalez, Gertrude Mealy, Paul Marks, Woody Briese, Rita
5:00 P.M. Boleslaus (Bill) Mazewski
Ballentine, Glen Limido, Christopher Lombard, Marie McCaffrey, Arlene
Sunday, September 30th 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taggart, Mary Masters, Jean Martinez, Ashley Kelly, Rosemarie Giresi,
7:30 A.M. Deceased Members of The Marquestani Family Rachael Izarry, Jackie D’Angelo, Pete Blair, Frank Adamcik, Frank Lisi,
9:00 A.M. People of the Parish Bruno Coviello, Alice Giffin., Kim Alexander, Joseph Cairney, Mary
10:30 A.M. Deceased Members of The Cocola Family Lawson, Frank Kolis, Frances Lutkus, Richard Laugel, Joan Dolahan, Joan
12:00 P.M. Victor Cuesta Entwistle, Anthony Pajnar, Jennie Pajnar, Veronica Freier., John Cicchino.
^ “...a time to love...”
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Stewardship of Treasure
“...a time to die...”
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Robert Landgraf, Robert T. Reid
The dishonest manager in today’s parable
Celia Macdonald, William Wood
was not that he was rich, but that he failed to
“...a time of war and a time of peace...”
share his wealth with the beggar at his gate.
We pray for all our national leaders and world leaders. We also pray for
He knew Lazarus, perhaps walked by him
the safety of all men and women who serve in the armed forces of the
every time he came in or out, but did nothing United States.
to relieve his suffering. Is there a Lazarus in For those in the armed services, especially...Stephen Callaghan, David
my life? What am I doing to help? Dillon, Joseph McNamara, Vivienne Escalona-McNamara, Thomas
Felty, Stephen Hacker, David Hassan, Philip Finch, Timothy Kelly,
The collection for September 16th was as follows: Patrick King, Nicholas Luciano, Faris Naffaa, Michael McShane, Jason
5:00 P.M. $1897.00 Moberly, Paul Raponkus, Alex Saharig, James Valente, Wilson Viera,
7:30 A.M. $1055.00 Barry McKeown, Christopher Roberts, Chris Pabst, Christian Salvia,
9:00 A.M. $ 807.00 Thomas Burns, William Burns, Donald Gregorowicz, Andrew Ryan
10:30 P.M. $1361.00 Ingram, Jose’ Stoute, James McLaughlin, Robert Ryan, Nicolo Olcese,
Danny Hogan, Evan Pilot.
12:00 P.M. $1889.00

TOTAL... $7005.00
! ! !
No matter how long it has been, the love of God
Thank you for supporting St. Stephen’s. knows no time...
We celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation
on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until Noon.
! ! !
*Please contact the Rectory (201-998-3314) to have someone added or removed from the sick list.*
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Recently I was looking through the SCHOOL ALL YEAR REUNION

archives and memorabilia of the
Parish. I came across a 1937
bulletin. In the late 1930's and
1940's the Parish put out a monthly
bulletin instead of a weekly one. I
was very surprised to see that the
custom in those days was for the
pastor (Rev. George N. Murphy) to publish in the bulletin the names
of the parishioners and the amount of money they were putting into
the weekly and monthly collections.
I’d never heard of this before. The real eye opener was that most
people were giving one or two dollars in the weekly collection (each
1937 dollar is the equivalent of $14.10 today). Can you imagine that
during the Great Depression there were people donating $14.10 and
$28.20 to the Church in the weekly and monthly collections! Not
only that, but at the same time, they were donating an additional one
or two dollars to the building fund for the Church in which we now
sit. As the bulletin presents it, at least 50% of the people were giving
the equivalent of $84.60 to the Church (or, $21.15 per week). And
this was during the Great Depression!
And here we are, 70 years later, and sadly I must report that there are
still a number of people who only put one or two dollars in the
collection – which of course is not the equivalent of $14.10! Sort of
makes you think, doesn’t it?
God bless you,
Father Richard
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Did you attend St. Stephen School or know someone who did? We
are in the process of contacting alumni for an all-year reunion,
Saturday, October 20, 2007. Contact Information:
St. Stephen School, 201-991-3271, fax:
201-991-7829
Mail: Jeffrey R. Jablonski,
Reunion Chairperson
St. Stephen School
131 Midland Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
Website: www.ststephenschool.com
SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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S t. Stephen’s Parish will once again offer Special Religious
Education classes for children who have disabilities or learning
challenges.
Classes are held on Mondays from 4:00 to 4:45 P.M. Other times
may be arranged to meet your child’s unique needs. Please contact
Beverly Brachocki by leaving your name and phone number at the
Rectory. Beverly will call you with registration information. Watch
the bulletin for the starting date. Teachers and Aides are needed for
children who have special learning needs.
If you are interested in the Special Religious Education Program
or other areas of ministry with special children or adults, please call
the Rectory (201-998-3314) and leave a message for Beverly
Brachocki.

FAITH STUDY CLASS

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We are starting a Faith Study Class at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny. Our sessions will be
conducted every second Friday of the month, starting at 7:00 P.M. ending at 9:00 P.M., in the
Rectory Meeting Room. The content of our faith study includes a deep knowledge of our Catholic
beliefs. This includes a basic understanding of God and His attributes, the Trinity, Jesus, His divine
and human personality, the Church and its Sacraments, the Doctrine of the Last Things, Mariology,
the Study of World Religions, Apologetics, and the Bible. The process of our faith study involves
group work, research, discussion, debates and lectures.
Anyone who is interested to join our Faith Study Group can contact Fr. Alex at 1-201-998-3314,
or email him at frab07@aol.com. Our first meeting is October 12th.

The Archdiocese of Newark invites you to its Festival of Faith, a day-long celebration of
Catholic identity designed to enlighten, energize, and inspire you. Grow closer to God and rediscover
the treasures of the Catholic faith. Celebrate the richness of the cultures represented throughout our
Archdiocese. Whether you are an active member of your Church or just searching, come join us! For
more information, log on to: www.rcan.org.
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CCD NEWS Dinner with the Archbishop?

Father Brian Plate, Director of
Vocations, would like to invite any
young man 18 years old or older who
24th Monday grades 1-2-3-4 3:20 - 4:40 School is thinking about or currently
25th Tuesday grades 5 - 6 3:20 - 4:40 School discerning a possible call to the
Special Sacraments TBA School priesthood, along with his Pastor or
Parish Priest, to attend a dinner hosted by Archbishop
OCTOBER John J. Myers on October 17, 2007 at 6:15 P.M. If
interested, please contact Father Richard for details.
1st Monday grades 1-2-3-4 3:20 - 4:40 School
2nd Tuesday grades 5 - 6 3:20 - 4:40 School ^
grades 7 - 8 7 - 8:30 pm School
Special Sacraments TBA School Our next Baptism is October 28, 2007 at 1:30 P.M.
th
8 Monday NO CLASS - COLUMBUS DAY
9th Tuesday grades 5 - 6 3:20 - 4:40 School Our Instruction class for this Baptism is October 21st
grades 7 - 8 7 - 8:30 pm School at 1:30 P.M.
Special Sacraments TBA School
15th Monday grades 1-2-3-4 3:20 - 4:40 School
16th Tuesday grades 5 - 6 3:20 - 4:40 School HOLY HOUR
grades 7 - 8 7 - 8:30 pm School ^
Special Sacraments TBA School Every first Friday of the month we have a
22nd Monday grades 1-2-3-4 3:20 - 4:40 School Holy Hour and Exposition of the Blessed
23rd Tuesday grades 5 - 6 3:20 - 4:40 School
Sacrament in the Church at 8:00 P.M. You are
welcome to give one hour of your life to the
grades 7 - 8 7 - 8:30 pm School
Lord.
Special Sacraments TBA School
Our next adoration is October 5th
29th Monday grades 1-2-3-4 3:20 - 4:40 School
30th Tuesday grades 5 - 6 3:20 - 4:40 School
grades 7 - 8 7 - 8:30 pm School
Special Sacraments TBA School Anyone wishing to memorialize the
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Missalettes in memory of a loved one can do
so by calling the Rectory. The next set of
Missalettes is for the Advent/Christmas
“WHY CATHOLIC” IS RETURNING!! season.
Won’t you please join us? The suggested donation is $200.
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Sign - up today at Mass ... Contact Information for Fr. Joe
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From the rising of the sun Residence: Emmaus House
unto the going down of the same 91 Washington Street
the LORD's name is to be praised...Ps.113:3
Newark, NJ 07102
Office: Archdiocesan Youth Retreat
Center (Boystown)
499 Belgrove Drive
Kearny, NJ 07032
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND 201-998-0088, ext. 4142
Summertime with the kids has been great! But do you feel a need
to get away “just the two of you?” You deserve a weekend away
–come and spiritually “polish” your marriage to be a better
reflection of Christ’s love. The next worldwide Marriage Encounter
Our weekly Bible Study has begun. Join us at 7:00
Weekend is October 12 – 14, 2007. P.M. in the Rectory Meeting Room every Thursday.
For more information please call 800-823-5683 or The study is open to the Parish....bring a friend.
Sylviav12@aol.com.
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ST. STEPHEN’S SENIORS
The next meeting of St. Stephen’s Seniors will be held on
Tuesday, 25th, in the Church Hall at 1:00 P.M.
There is a Board Meeting at 11:00 A.M.

SCHEDULED EVENTS
Sept. 26th HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Oct. 24th
Nov. 28th T he first meeting of the high school youth group will be on
Wednesday, October 3rd from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the lower
church hall. All parish teenagers in high school are welcome
Bus leaves 9:30 A.M. Sharp!
to attend! Stop on by to see what we have planned this
Mohonk Mountain House: Oct. 10th year!
Final payment due now! JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Bus leaves at 8:15 A.M.
Annual Everything Fair Sat., Nov. 3rd We’re off to a great start! 58 Middle Schoolers were at our
first meeting last week. And it’s not too late to join…any 6th,
Doors open 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
7th or 8th grader who couldn’t attend the first meeting is
Hunterdon Hills/Christmas Show: Nov. 14th
invited to our next meeting on November 18th. Check back
Deposit Due Now! here for more info!
Waiting List Only! CONFIRMATION NEWS
Christmas Party/Victor’s Chateau: December 11th
Trips are open to everyone!! A ll current FRESHMEN candidates for
Membership is open to anyone 55 years of age or older. Confirmation are reminded of the following
session schedule:
September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
For tours call: Joan 201-998-3578 A ll Confirmation sessions take place at Boystown from 6:30
or Atlantic City call: Peg 201-998-9443 to 8:30 p.m. with the exception of October 21 and 28. On
For Sunshine or Condolence: Marjorie 201-991-0289 these nights, the session will begin with Mass at 6:00 p.m. in
For Club info. call: Tom 201-998-8258 the Sacred Heart Church at Boystown. Parents, family
members and friends are invited to join the candidates for
Mass.
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Information on Youth Ministry events can be obtained by e-
mailing FrJoe52601@aol.com.
Check us out on the WEB: www.myspace.com/ssyg.

Now that the school year is off to a great start our attention is turned to sprucing up a
few places in the building. New bookcases are being built for our Seton Library to hold the
wonderful new volumes added to our 6,000 books already there.

We also will be delighted to see the return of our pin flowering tree in the front of our
school building on the Chestnut Street corner. The beautiful flowering cherry tree was taken
down during last year's construction but is being replaced through the generosity of the
Picillo family. A marker will be placed with the tree dedicating it to all the deceased priests
who served at St. Stephen Parish over the years.

Our talented Children's Choir will be singing for Archbishop Myers on Thursday, October4th
at The Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center (Boystown), 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ for
the dedication of the newly planted Prayer Garden. Please join them if you are available.
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Join us for BINGO on Thursday evening
Doors open at 6:00 P.M.
Bingo runs from 7:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Bingo workers for September 27th are:
Savage, Simoes, Torres, Ussery, Vidreiro, Wallak
( ( (
COME AND BRING A FRIEND!!
^ think God might be calling you to a life of service in the Church,
Intercessions for Life
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For all physicians who will perform abortions this week:
that their hearts might be moved to know the evil
of the destruction of human life;
We pray to the Lord...
^ If you plan to attend, please call...
SAINT STEPHEN’S ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
is sponsoring a one day Retreat at:
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The Villa of Our Lady
in the Poconos
Wednesday, October 17, 2007.
For more information, call Vicki @ 201-991-8345
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Compassionate Care of NJ
^ tuna fish, macaroni & cheese, jello, pudding
Compassionate care of NJ is seeking mature, caring individuals
interested in providing in-home care. Compassionate Care of NJ
provides care to the elderly who wish to stay in their home but need
support with the essentials of daily living.
For more information, please call 1-732-450-3690.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus will hold their semi-annual
Vocations Breakfast at the Queen of Peace Council
Hall on Sunday, September 30th, at 194 River Road
(corner of Belmount & River Road) in North Arlington at 10:00
A.M. At the breakfast, the Knights will recognize Sr. Marie, WA
Novice, with a Grant to support her continuing education for the
religious life. The guest speaker will be Sister Donna Marie, Novice
Directress for the Sisters of Christian Charity. The Knights will also
present checks to local handicap organizations that were a result of
the recent fund drive for the mentally challenged. Contributions were
$5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children. Tickets are available at the
Knights of Columbus Hall between 4:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. every
morning and at the Queen of Peace Rectory.
Vocation Reflection
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“God wants everyone to be saved and reach full knowledge of the
truth.” These words of St. Paul to Timothy speak loudly to the heart
disposed to do God’s will. We are all called to be agents of truth in
a world seeking a path to salvation. Some of us are chosen to
witness in a particular way to the salvation waiting for those who
teach and live the truth by offering themselves as priests or
religious. The religious life is a very powerful way one can serve
God and the Church in the pursuit of truth and salvation. If you
please contact the Office of Vocations at 973-497-4365 or email
kellybar@rcan.org.
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St. Stephen’s Mom’s Group will meet, Monday, October 15th
at 10:00 A.M. in the Church Hall. Please come
and share time with other mothers. We welcome
anyone to join us.
Anne Marie Reid at 201-998-6968.
CHURCH CLEANING
The next Church cleaning will be held on
Wednesday, October 10th from
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Please note that we start and finish on time!!
FOOD PANTRY
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Our Parish Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
Jelly, peanut butter, canned fruit, soup, cookies,
Please bring only the foods requested.
***We ask that the items are not outdated or open***
Thank you...
Social Concerns Committee
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Our Food Pantry is now open on Thursday ONLY from 9:30
A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW
Bergen Catholic High School is having its
14th Annual Craft Show on Sunday, October
14th from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., 1040
Oradell Avenue, Oradell, NJ. 07649.
***A QUALITY JURIED SHOW OF LOVELY***
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Also, baked goods, homemade lunch and snacks. Adults $2.00,
Seniors $1.00, and under 16 yrs. of age, free.