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320 W. GARVEY AVE. MONTEREY PARK 91754 (626)573-0427
“We are a diverse faith
community that strives to
conform ourselves into the
image of Christ in
and through the power
of the Holy Spirit, and
nourished by The Word,
Sacraments and Tradition
to give glory to
God and to be a light
unto the nations.”
ST STEPHEN MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
(English) Sunday 7:00 AM (English)
9:00 AM (Spanish) 11:00 AM (English)
2:00 PM (Indonesian) Mon-Sat Daily Mass:
8:30 AM Perpetual Help Novena Mass
Wednesday 6:30 PM Friday 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fr. Joseph Magdaong Administrator
Fr. Ali Kanissius Fr. Rajan Sengol
Associate Pastors
Armando & Irene Estrada Deacon Couple
Alicia Vazquez Office Manager
Dale Ann Torbey Secretary / Bookkeeper
Debbie Cilio School Principal (626) 573-1716
Nocturnal Adoration We invite you to participate in the
Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament, on
Friday, October 12th
from 7:00 pm (Mass), 8:00 pm
(start of Adoration) until 5:00 am
the following morning.
Shifts of adoration are one hour in length.
We pray for the intentions of the Pope, the
parish and all personal intentions.
All are welcome.
PARISH OFFICE
HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
"Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will
not enter it." This verse is part of a beautiful reflection on child-
like faith. We're reminded of the innocence of children, how
eager they are to experience life and how quick they are to
trust. Rarely do we hear it with the story that immediately pro-
ceeds it. The Pharisees question Jesus on the lawfulness of di-
vorce! Hardly the sort of thorny moral conversation one typical-
ly has in front of children. Yet here we are.
Jesus' response goes further back then the Mosaic law. "From the beginning, God made them
male and female ... the two shall become one flesh ... what God has joined together, no hu-
man being must separate." Jesus cites a particular set of passages from Genesis 1 and 2, be-
fore the Fall in Genesis 3. Adam and Eve possessed original innocence. How eager they were
to encounter one another and to explore the garden! How immediate their initial trust in God.
We no longer live in Eden. As we age in our fallen world, our childlike trust is wounded and
betrayed. We become hardened to the beauties of life. We're quick to find a way around
difficult moments.
In brief, things become complicated as we lose our innocence. The teachings of Christ and
the Church on sexuality become more challenging or more objectionable. Jesus recognizes
this in today's Gospel. His invitation is not to compromise with our broken reality. It is a return to
beauty, to the fullness of life as it was meant to be. We can affirm our trust in God. We can
view life with gratitude. We can experience healing of our lost innocence. This is possible to-
day -- now! -- by grace. Indeed, "the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
You are all invited to the
Formal Installation of
Fr. Joseph Magdaong ,
As Pastor of
St. Stephen Martyr Church
Sunday, October 14th at the 11am Mass
Reception to follow the Mass
in the Parish Hall
“Community with a Heart” St. Stephen Parish
Gala Dinner Sunday, November 11, 2018 Quiet Cannon Banquet Hall
Tickets are now available for purchase.
For more information contact the parish office.
Monday, October 8th
Ante el matrimonio, lo que Dios une es al amor, de dos personas, antes que el acta de mat-
rimonio. El amor no es un sentimiento, sino una decisión que toman ambos conyugues y que
ambos toman votos de que el amor permanezca hasta que la muerte los separe. Si todos
entendieran este concepto, no existiría tanto divorcio, tanto maltrato ni tanta separación
de familias. El Evangelio lo pone así: "Por eso dejará el hombre a su padre y a su madre pa-
ra unirse con su esposa, y serán los dos una sola carne" (Marcos 10:6-8). Es decir, lo que Dios
une no lo puede separar el hombre. La soledad no es buena, eso lo sabemos todos, pero, a
la vez la libertad y el respeto entre los cónyuges es esencial para una familia sana.
Tener una relación saludable no significa que no haya momentos de desacuerdo. Entre una
pareja que lleva años de casados, se nota que hay una lucha de mantener la fidelidad. Con su historia de alegría y
sufrimiento el corazón se hace más fuerte ante las dificultades y su comunicación más abierta y sincera. En tal aper-
tura, Dios está presente en sus vidas. La oración de este día nos invita a abrir el corazón al amor de Dios para que nos
sane de la soledad y del egoísmo. "Dios todopoderoso y eterno, que con amor generoso desbordas los méritos y
deseos de los que te suplican, derrama sobre nosotros tu misericordia, para que libres nuestra conciencia de toda in-
quietud y nos concedas aun aquello que no nos atrevemos a pedir." Hoy en día, ¿qué hacen las parejas para mejorar
sus matrimonios? ¿Cómo pueden ser más fieles y amorosos con sus hijos?
ST STEPHEN MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH
ADORACION NOCTURNA La Adoración Nocturna en
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church se celebra cada Segundo Viernes del mes,
de acuerdo al siguiente programa: Santa Misa a las 7:00 p.m.
Junta de Turno a las 8:00 p.m. Vigilia de Adoración a partir de las
9:00 p.m. hasta las 5:00 a.m. (Turnos de una hora).
TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS
Los invita a orar, alabar, glorificar al Señor y darle
gracias por todos Los beneficios recibidos cada
dia de nuestra vida. Nos reunimos los Miercoles
de 7pm a 9pm en el salon parroquial de nuestra
Iglesia San Esteban Martir.
Todos son bienvenidos.
“Luz del Espiritu Santo”
"Comunidad con Corazón" Cena de gala de la
Parroquia de San Esteban
Domingo,
11 de noviembre de 2018
en el
Quiet Cannon Banquet Hall
Boletos ya están a la venta.
Para mas informacion contacte
la oficina parroquial.
Todos están invitados a la
Instalación formal del
Padre Joseph Magdaong,
Como pastor de la
Iglesia de San Esteban Mártir
Domingo, 14 de octubre en la
misa de las 11:00
Habra una recepción despues a la Misa en
el salón parroquial
La oficina parroquial
estara cerrada le
lunes, 8 de octubre
por el día de
cristobal colon.
Congreso Regional de San Gabriel Sábado, 13 de octubre de 2018 en
Bishop Amat High School 14301 Fairgrove., La Puente, Ca. 91754
Visite www.archla.org/sgpr para registrarse para este evento o para obtener más información.
OCTOBER 7 • TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 5:00 pm Gianni Melendrez (D) Valentina Melendrez (D) Manuel Maningo (D)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 7:00 am Frank Mareci (D)
9:00 am Maria Frutos (D) Rolando Valdez (D) Benito Hernandez (D) 11:00 am Vincenzina Mascitelli (D) Dale & Stephanie Uyeda (D) Oscar Villamor Refuerzo (D)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2018 8:30 am Marina Nicole Mestidio - Happy Birthday!!! Remberto Candelario - Happy Birthday!!! Amelia Estrada - Happy Birthday!!!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018 8:30 am Lupe Magana (D) Aurora Ong (D) 40 days WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 8:30 am Animas Benditas del Purgatorio 6:30 pm St. Stephen Parishioners
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 8:30 am Leonardo Farol (D) Debbie Cilio - Happy Birthday!!!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018 8:30 am Animas Benditas del Purgatorio 7:00 pm Matthew Valdez (L)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018 8:30 am Brian Nolan (L)
A Few Minutes of Prayer in the Home Daily prayer books are available for purchase in the
Parish Office for $1. These prayer books include the daily readings, prayers and reflection for the entire month.
Join Fr. Rajan for Bible Study on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday
of every month in the Church after the Novena Mass.
All are welcome
September 29th & 30th $5,365.43
Second Collection $804.88
Wednesday $76.00
Friday Evening Mass $149.00
Online Giving $345.00
Thank you for your commitment to your parish.
Please Pray For…..
Frances Salaises, Kitty Carlucci, Ana Nunez, Maria Gonzalez, Rita Thoms, Elizabeth Dodge, Virginia Medina, Rudy Barraza, Kathy Garcia, Helen Lawrence, Frances Montez, Ramiro Sanchez, Judy Backer, Mayo & Teresa Ycedo, Al & Susan Acosta, Ray Fratino, Florence Kreslake, Francisco Paniagua, Anna Barellano, Carlos Godinez, Bertha Marquez, Kim Chacon, Larry Hernandez, Will Martinez, Janine Lugo, George Gomez, Luis Hernan-dez, Craig Heller, Priscilla Isip, Bernadette Zavala, Elsa Hilton, Pio Rongavil-la, Patricia McAvoy, Rocky & Michael Terasas, Hugo Fressle, Lung Family, Tam Family, Caroline Kolander, Daniel Jara, Monica Mendoza, Emilia Ro-driguez, Monica Hernandez, Daniel Perez, David Perez, Jose Maria De La Roca-Velazquez, Peggy A. Jasso, Larry Siefker, Susana Arriola, Arnold Vega, Carlos Alberto Ornelas, Angie Terrazas, Marilyn Teraza, Romie Platt, Eliza-beth, Matthew Valdez, Susan Lopez, Mary Hernandez and Family, Alicia Valdez, Moises Ramiez, Yoli Aguilar, Lauren Chacon, Leo Sanchez, Salvador Huerta
To insure that the prayer list is accurate, please contact the parish office
on a monthly basses if you would like for your name to remain on the
list.
This years Together in Mission campaign is well underway and, and we are hoping that with your help we will be able to achieve our parish goal. If you haven't already done so, please consider making a donation to help us with our efforts.
PARISH GOAL: $37,415.00
AMOUNT PAID: $31,309.05
REMAINING BALANCE: $6,105.95
Thank you for your continued support of
Together In Mission 2018
SECOND COLLECTION This weekends second collection will be used for the
support of our school.
Thank you in advance for you donation and support.
Divine Mercy Devotions & Prayers
Every Friday
after the 8:30 am Mass in the church
La Pieta Prayer Group meeting
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
at 2:30 p.m. in room 2
San Gabriel Regional Congress
Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Bishop Amat High School
14301 Fairgrove., La Puente, Ca. 91754
Please visit www.archla.org/sgpr to register for this event and for more information
