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May 14, 2017 Vol. 35 No. 40
St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 4601 Neely Avenue Midland, Texas 79707 (432) 520-7394 Fax (432) 520-7395
www.ststephensmidlandtx.com
Monsignor James P. Bridges, Pastor Assistant Pastor: Fr. Bala Anthony
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
Dearly Beloved, With the exception of the first man and woman who God made with His own hands every human being has come into existence by the involvement of three persons, namely, a woman from whom comes an egg, a man from whom comes a sperm, and God from whom comes a soul. So powerful are these conditions for procreation that regardless of the unfitness or inaptness of the
producers of the egg and sperm to be parents God nevertheless breaths a soul the instance the egg and sperm fuse together. Would that every mother was conscious of God's intimate participation in the making of their child! He actually breathes a soul into her womb while making a brand new human person destined to live with Him in heaven for all eternity. This awareness would make even the thought of an abortion out of the question. Mary asked, “How can this be since I do not know man?” How special she must have felt when she heard Gabriel's response, “The Holy Spirit will overshadow you and your child will be called Son of God”. She replied, “Let it be done to me according your will.” Not even God could imagine any of us, not even His own son, coming into the world without a MOTHER. Regardless of where our earthly Father may have been we all lived under our Mother’s heart for some nine months before we took our first step on earth to begin our journey back to our maker. After my Mother passed I had the sad duty of closing her home. In doing so I found hanging in the hallway a plaque which I had given her on Mothers Day years passed. It read, “A Mother is someone who can take the place of everyone else, but of whose place no one else can take.” God gifted me with two of the most wonderful Mothers of all time: Lena Maude (King) Bridges and His own Mother, Mary. To both of you on this special Mothers Day I say again, “Thanks for saying yes to God and to me. Thank you very much!” Be conscious all Mothers of you dignity! Recall that God has called you to the most sublime vocation in all the world, namely, to populate His heavenly home with the most lovely children in all creation. Mothers, you are all so beautiful! You are the joy! You are the glory! You are the honor of our people!
H A P P Y M O T H E R S D A Y !
Msgr. James P. Bridges
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ST. STEPHEN’S CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 7:00 am; 12 noon - 12:15 pm;
& 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Saturday
7:45 am - 8:00 am; 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Sunday 20 minutes prior to each Mass And anytime, by appointment
Upcoming Baptismal Classes:
June 4th & June 11th
English : 2:00 - 4:30 Spanish: 2:30 - 5:00
Please Call Parish Office to Register
(432) 520– 7394
Sunday, May 14 - 5th Sunday of Easter - Mother’s Day
Monday, May 15 - St. Isidore
Tuesday, May 16
Wednesday, May 17 - St. Damien de Veuster
Thursday, May 18 - St. John I, Pope and Martyr
Friday, May 19
Saturday, May 20 - St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest
Sunday, May 21 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Mass Schedule & Intentions
For the week of May 14th
Last Week’s Collection - 122,349.83
Regular $42,616.62 Building Fund $ 105.00 For the Poor $79,628.21
Financial reports are available in the parish
office.
Special collection this weekend, our parish will be participating in a national collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
in Washington, DC, before its 100th
anniversary. Also known as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been a century in making, built by and for the faithful of our great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and help to bring to completion our Church. For more information please visit: www.trinitydome.org.
May 14 Eva Brown
Anna Maria Carrasco Kevin Kohl
Rick Martinez Jasmine Morales
Omar Rosas Helen Strange
Enedina Tarango Angel Villegas
May 15 Angela Carrillo Cecilia Reyes
Luz Saenz Jaymie Shrauner
Robert True
May 16 Arleth Barrera Braulio Cabello
Humberto Carrasco Michael Cipriani
Tyler Fincher Jonathan Ochotorena Isabella Marie Patton
Julia Saucedo Luke Tambunga
Olivia Taylor Manuela Vazquez
May 17 Debbie Glennan Michael Jarldane Yvette Ramirez
William Schellenbach Jeffrey Smith
May 18 Joey Carlisle
Kimberly Cedillo Nancy Lysinger
Mariella McCann Jonathan Molina
Jeanne Rodriguez Lindzy Vazquez
May 19 Jaime Alcala
Amalia Borrego Bernadette Fanning
Mr. Franco Oscar Gonzalez Juan Jimenez
Isaac Lucio Rafael Ontiveros Ayerim Ortega
Jennifer Salazar Martin A. Salazar
May 20 Margaret Ayala Mariam Garica Joel Navarrete
Abigail Rodriguez Janie Sotelo Maria Zuniga
May 21 Christina Clare
Bryan Jaime Castillo
Elizabeth Madrid Thomas Navarrete Griselda Rodriguez
Sophie Sharum Dalia Tejeda
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Dina Angay, Reginald Odima, Mason Allen, Olga, Anthony, Eva Talamantez, Potsy Sotelo, Jaelynn G. Garcia, Jose Luis Pando, Beatriz Pacheco, Bea Herrera, Acosta Family, Julio Orozco, Maria Orozco, Sandra Orozco, Yolanda Rodriguez, Dina Harper, Larry White, Arian Mendoza, Gina Angay, Dolores Higgins, Palmer Ann Anderson, Bob Field, Dorothy Markey, Helene Naydock, William Bernreuther, Bonnie Lentner, Gina Angay, Arian Mendoza, Jessie Castillas, Pepe Lopez, Cynthia & Christy, Margaret Robson, Juanita Avalos, Jesus Munoz, Anita Morin, Joe Munoz III, Bertha Renteria, Bill Hobbs, Michelle Rizo, Nora Lujan, Mary Ramirez, Enedina Gonzales, Morales Family, Olga Rodriguez, Joseph Young, Margarita Cereceres, Kaely Munoz, Alejandro Munoz, Jr., Ines 0Rodriguez, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, Josefina Alvarez, Jesse Julius Garcia, Dayton Martinez, Juanita Muniz, Brigido & Alma Garza & Family, Raymond Swafford, Bill Swafford, Isaiah Vasquez, Gracie Mata, Suzette Flores, Alexa Hernandez, Cristina Camagong, Angelo Camagong, Ernesto Camagong, Jessica Sears, Martha Albert, Michael Albert, Mykee Angay, Teresa Kiser, Robyn Cody, Mark Clark, Vanessa V
Email [email protected] or call the office at 520-7394 to be added to the prayer list
Diocese of San Angelo Superintendent of Catholic Schools – Position Opening
The Diocese of San Angelo is seeking a Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent of Schools is responsible for coordinating the educational programs of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Angelo, and implementing diocesan guidelines and policies of the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department. There are currently three Catholic Schools in operation in the diocese. The Superintendent of Schools assists the bishop as well as the pastors of the sponsoring parishes, facilitates activities of the Diocesan School Commission, and provides consultation and expertise to the local school boards. The Superintendent also serves as a member of the board of directors for the upcoming Holy Cross Catholic High School in Midland-Odessa. Qualifications for this position include a Master of Education degree with at least 18 hours of Administration Supervision, and 5 years’ experience as a Catholic School principal. This position will become available on June 9, 2017 and is part-time with variable hours. Occasional travel is required. Interested applicants should contact Michael Wyse, Director of Human Resources, Diocesan Pastoral Center; PO Box 1829, San Angelo, TX 76902; (325) 651-7500; E-mail – [email protected].
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14 DE MAYO 2017 -V DOMINGO DE PASCUA CICLO “A” Misa de Sanación y liberación el último domingo de mes.
¡¡¡EL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO DE LA EUCARISTIA!!! Nos espera para tener un encuentro con El. Que nos dice el Papa Francisco sobre la oración. “La oración es la fuerza del hombre y la debilidad de Dios”, es La llave al corazón de Dios. Único medio para lograr una relación real y personal con El. Alcanzamos la intimidad a través de la oración. Vallamos a Él con fe, sabiendo que Él nos escucha y responde
a todas nuestras oraciones (I Juan 5,14).
¡¡¡ YO SOY EL CAMINO LA VERDAD Y LA VIDA!!!
Que Jesucristo se presente como “el camino y la verdad y la vida” debiera hacernos caer en la cuenta de que no hay otro camino ni otra verdad ni otra vida que ofrezcan la seguridad y garantía que ofrece el Señor. La triple afirmación de Jesucristo es totalmente dinámica. No se trata de “ir tirando”, como a veces decimos, sino de vivir en plenitud y de caminar con decisión y total seguridad, porque con Jesucristo no hay margen de error, puesto que él es “la verdad”. Queridos hermanos gran desafío para el tiempo que vivimos, donde abundan incontables voces que gritan: “yo”, “yo”, “yo”. Cada uno de nosotros necesitamos injertarnos en Jesús (Jn.15,5) y desde el Señor aprender a relativizar todas las cosas, puesto que el único absoluto es el que nos asegura: “Yo soy” y nadie más.
Hermana Gertrudis Muñoz Mendieta I.C.A.S.
AVISOS: 13 y 14 de mayo. Estamos ya en el Evento familiar con especial dedicatoria para todas las madres de familia. La dirección es, Midland Library Parking Lot 301 W. Missouri Ave, Midland, Tx 79701.
Del 18 al 21 de mayo Retiro de ACTS PARA HOMBRES EN ESPAÑOL. ¿Ya lleno su ficha de inscripción? Entréguela al señor Ubaldo y reciba las ultimas indicaciones o comuníquese con él al núm. 432-934-3555.
Del 8 al 11 de junio Cursillo de hombres en San Ángelo. Para mayor información llamar a Tony Cisneros al tel. 4322604387.
16 de mayo. Junta de formación para ministros de 7 a 9 p.m. salón
Del 19 al 29 de mayo. Las hermanas Leonila y Gertrudis viajan a Chicago para Ejercicios Espirituales.
Por los 100 años de las apariciones de la Virgen de Fátima en Portugal, el Papa Francisco ha decidido conceder la indulgencia plenaria durante todo el Año Jubilar que comenzó el 27 de noviembre 2016 y terminará el 26 de noviembre de 2017. ¿Cómo ganarla? “Para todos los que visitan con devoción una imagen de Nuestra Señora de Fátima expuesta solemnemente a la veneración pública en cualquier templo, oratorio o local adecuado en los días de los aniversarios de las apariciones, el 13 de cada mes desde mayo hasta octubre de 2017, y participen allí devotamente en alguna celebración u oración en honor de la Virgen María”. deben rezar el Padrenuestro, recitar el Credo e invocar a la Madre de Dios y rezar el Santo Rosario.
Entrenamiento Para los Monaguillos Para
Spanish and English Mass Servers
El privilegio de servir en el altar, en el Santo Sacrificio de la Misa es un muy especial ministerio. Nosotros, en la Parroquia de San
Esteban estámos orgullosos de todos los monaguillos y estamos agradecidos por su dedicación. Este es un hermoso ministerio para la juventud femenina y masculina. Se requiere compromiso a largo plazo en términos de formación, crecimiento espiritual y de servicio. Si usted ha recibido su primera comunión y sentir un llamado a unirse a nuestra comunidad monaguillo le invitamos a asistir a la capacitación. Los padres, le animamos a que asista a la misma.el diácono Lorenzo Salazar estará ofreciendo esta capacitación para ambos servidores en inglés y en español. Es imprescindible para todos los servidores, independientemente de si son nuevos o experimentados. La capacitación es un proceso continuo y necesario para todos los servidores. Tendremos pizza después del entrenamiento.
Cuando: Lunes, Junio 5 Hora: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Donde: Sanctuary of the Church
Si Tiene preguntas llamar a: Anne Hobbs 432-934-3192, Cindy Lujan 806-392-3714, Bianca Gonzales 432-894-9554
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ATTENTION CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATES! There will be a Graduation Mass honoring all St. Stephens 2017 High School Graduates on Sunday, June 4, 2017 @ 5:00 p.m. If you would like to participate in the Graduation Mass, please contact Kathleen Molina at (432) 528-3324 for more information. Thank you and Congratulations to 2017 Graduating Seniors!
Vacation Bible School will be June 12-16th 2017 from 8am—12pm! Send your kids on an imaginative, impacting adventure this summer at St. Stephen’s! At Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids discover
not only that God made them the way they are, but for a purpose too! Register now!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Gretchen @ (432)520-7394.
Registration is now ongoing in the Parish Office at this time and during the Summer. Limited spots available! Please Register Now!
Any questions please contact Gretchen at (432)520-7394
New Deacon Class…. What is a deacon?
The Come & See sessions will help answer your questions. These informational sessions
are being presented in Midland, Big Spring, Abilene and San Angelo. The inquiry period
begins in September 2017. The Midland meeting is scheduled for May 19th at St. Ann's Church from 6:30-
8:00 pm. For more information call or email Deacon Freddy Medina 325-651-
7500 [email protected]
Seminaian for the Month Reginald Odima
3rd
Year Theology at Assumption Seminary
Birthday: September 06, 1989
From: Nairobi, Kenya/ Fort Worth, TX
Favorite Food: All Kinds Loves to play all sports
Reggie will be Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate May 27, 2017
Pray for Reggie!
Anyone with Keys for the Parish Office, Youth Building, and Classrooms will no
longer work effective Monday, May 8th. Please return all Keys to the
Parish Office. Thank you!
Altar Server Training For
Spanish and English Mass Servers
The privilege of serving on the altar at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is a very special
ministry. We at St. Stephen’s Parish are so proud of all the altar servers and we are grateful for their dedication. This is a beautiful ministry for female and male youth. It requires long term commitment in terms of training, spiritual growth, and service. If you have received your first communion and feel a calling to join our altar server community we invite you to come to the training. Parents, we encourage you to attend as well. 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: Mon., June 5 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
PILGRIMAGE to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Lourdes
June 19th - 29th For more information call Fr. Mark Woodruff of St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton at 432-202-0336.
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THOUSANDS of good, gently used books for all ages. Get your kids reading this summer!!! Great for required reading lists, vacations, etc. Fill one of our bags for $1.00;
fill one of our boxes for $5.00! Sale ends May 31, 2017.
Biographies, poetry, music, cookbooks, inspirational, sports, how-to, gardening, crossword puzzle books and much, much more!
Teachers: Stock your classroom libraries!
HELPING HANDS is THE place for used books.
We are located at 1301 Brinson Lane (between Rogers Ford and Rogers Pre-Owned, turn left at the Fast Lube sign).
Store Hours: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.—2 p.m.
Remember...all proceeds from this sale help the poor of Midland County with rent, utilities and medical expenses.
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 35 families $24,755.47
Medical 1 family $ 552.00
Home Repairs 1 family $ 1,378.00 Total $26,685.47
www.helpinghandsmidland.com
ST. JOSEPH'S HOME HEALTH, INC, MR. & MRS. SEAN CARROLL, DR. SARA E SIRUTA, MR. & MRS. THOMAS G MIDKIFF, DOYLE HARTMAN OIL OPERATOR, MR. & MRS. RANDALL L. ROUSE, MR. & MRS. DARREL WIESMAN, BASIN ROOFING, NC STURGEON, CHERYL MAY JONES, NANCY BEAL, GASKET SERVICE, RECOVERY HOME THERAPY, KAYSER, JOHN SPENSOR, ALLIED WIRELINE, FARMERS INSURANCE PENDING, JOSEPH SCHWALBACH, CINDY ACOSTA, JEMINA TRUE, FARMERS INSURANCE, REGGIE LAWRENCE, MIKE GLENN, MR. & MRS. DOUGLAS MAY, MR.& MRS. SHAWN ADAMS, MR. & MRS. CARL KOVACICH, MS. LINDA FOSTER, MS. JOSIE BRENNER, MR. & MRS. ROY GUERRA, MR. & MRS. CEPERO, MR. & MRS. RICHARD KIEKBUSCH, MR. LOUIS BEIQUE, MR. & MRS. RICHARD GRENVIK, MR. & MRS. PEDRO VASQUEZ, MR. & MRS. STEPHEN R. FANNING, MR. & MRS. RICKY NGUYEN, MS. GLORIA DAGDAG, MR. & MRS. BARRY S. CRISWELL, DANNY URIAS, JOHN WHITE AND DIANE TRUE, MR. & MRS. TRAVIS STICE, MR. & MRS. JOSE A. CISNEROS, MR. & MRS. WILLIAM BERRY, MR. & MRS. RAMON DOMINGO, AND ALL PRIVATE DONORS
We would like to thank you and appreciate you for your generous
donations towards Kermesse Family Fun Fair
