COVER SHEET Church name: St. Stephen the First Martyr Bulletin number: 511526 Date of publication: March 08, 2020 Number of pages transmitted: 8 l instructions: Please contact Ruthann @ 845-986-4028.

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To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under Heaven…

...a time to love… Please pray for all couples

who are preparing for marriage.

...a time to be born… Please pray for all children, born and unborn,

and for an increase in the dignity of life.

...a time to heal... Please pray for all who are ill, especially: Aurelia Albert, Camille Balsamello, Sophia Bayno, Lydia Bonita, Ann Briscese, Mary Lou Carbone, Paula Cornine, Tom Coughlin, Charlie Degnan, Jerry & Antonina DeMarmels, Michael Derych Sr., Mary Ellen Downes, Nellie Fahy, Gemma Felice-Podwol, Maria Gabor, Robert Hogan, Ted Jolivet, John Kazmarzyk, Claire Kempinger, Jack & Lynne Koval, Jennifer Lava, Ian Laroe, Rev. Peter Madori, Annmarie Malcomson, Joanne Marinello, Fr. Flor McCarthy, Brennon Michael, Glenn Muse, Mary Nelligan, Maddie Niebanck, Kathleen O’Brien, Msgr. Joaquin Olendzki, Ryan Ostrowski, Anne Pawelek, Kaelyn Pennings, Cathy Priest, John Quinn, Todd Robbins, Bucky Ross, Peggy Rozhon, Sharon Scannello, Mary Schlagel, Dawn Sierra, Jean Sgrizzi, Josh & Teresa Wise, and Eric Wortman.

...a time for war; a time for peace... Capt. Edward Dauphin, Rev. Major Paul Anthony Halladay, Collin Layng USMC, Stephen McCall, Lt. Julian Stuart.

...a time to die… Please pray for the souls of

Braetan Petraro and Antoinette McGovern. May all the souls of the faithful departed, through the

mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Mass Intentions

Saturday Evening, March 7 5:00pm Gibbons & McHugh families

Sunday, March 8, Second Sunday in Lent 7:30 Deceased members of the Walker & Nullet Families 9:00 Doris Herzog 10:30 Vincent D’Esposito 12:15pm Al & Elizabeth Sanza

For the Week of March 8 Sanctuary Lamp: Elizabeth Sanza

Monday, March 9, St. Frances of Rome, Religious 7:00 For Our Parishioners 9:00 Fr. John Hannifin

Tuesday, March 10 7:00 Elaine Scharfenberger 9:00 Oneida Ramos

Wednesday, March 11 9:00 Deceased members of the O’Dwyer family

Thursday, March 12 7:00 Joe DeLuccio 9:00 Adelaide Casale

Friday, March 13 9:00 Bryant Chavez 12:00pm Lenten Mass

Saturday, March 14 9:00 Michael N. Tito Saturday Evening 5:00pm Bredberg & Hanley families

Sunday, March 15, Third Sunday in Lent 7:30 Elena Castracone 9:00 Sharon Wilmott 10:30 Russell Scull 12:15pm Donnelly & Kelly families

For the Week of March 15 Sanctuary Lamp: George Brandin & Catherine Dempsey

Important Info Regarding Bulletin Prayer Lists

If you have a loved one on the prayer list, please let us know if they should remain there.

Names of persons in need of prayer will be added to the bulletin upon the request of a family member!

Names will be listed for two months, unless the family requests their loved one’s name stay in bulletin for a longer period.

St. Stephen Parish Mr. Anthony Marcella…………….………....Music Director Mrs. Mary Juliano…………...………….Business Manager Mrs. Maxine Martin………………………...…..Bookkeeper Mrs. Ruthann DiMauro, Mrs. Donna Washio...Secretaries Mr. Stephen Mandracchia, Mrs. Katie Bisaro…...Trustees St. Stephen Religious Education Program Phone: 845-986-2231 RelEdOffice@gmail.com Mrs. Lydia vanDuynhoven…………..………..……Director Mrs. Joanie Rotar……… …………..…….Office Manager

St. Stephen - St. Edward School Phone : 845–986-3533 • Fax: 845-987-7023 Grades Pre-K to Eight Accredited by AdvancED and the Archdiocese of New York Mrs. Bethany Negersmith…………………….……….Principal

Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

All those married in 1970 and who would like to attend the Mass, please contact the rectory office Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. The Anniversary Cou-ple will have reserved seats and up to four guests may have tickets for general seating. Please provide full names, date of marriage, phone number, address and number of guests. All Jubilee couples will receive a com-memorative certificate. Please respond by May 12!

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Thank you for your generous gifts!

March 1: $12,578

WeShare for February: $10,190.35

Give to St. Stephen’s On-line!

Consider signing up for online giving! WeShare will de-duct monthly contributions directly from your checking, savings, or credit card account. There is no cost to you to participate! You may give on ANY DAY of each month or split your donation between different days!

Go to: www.ststephenchurchwarwick.org, click on WeShare, and sign up!

Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Come and spend time with our Lord!

Holy Hour Every Friday

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Every Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

ATTEND THE PARISH MISSION! Father Richard Veras will speak at all the Masses this weekend and conduct the mission starting to-morrow, Monday, March 9 until Wednesday, March 11

Also…. The documentary, “The Outcasts,” will be screened on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in the church and narrated by its director, Mr. Joe Campo.

******* MORE ON LENT….

What Should I Do During Lent During Lent, we should practice the 3 main disci-plines of prayer, fasting and service to those in need. These practices offer us all opportunities to grow in faith and in love for God.

******* More Feast and Fast During Lent

Fast from apathy; feast on enthusiasm. Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer . Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire. Fast from words that pollute; feast on speech that purifies. Fast from personal anxiety; feast on the fullness of truth.

******* Lenten Lunches

Once again, the churches of Warwick will conduct Lenten Lunches during the Wednesdays of Lent. They are held at the Methodist Church on Forester Avenue and begin at noon. The cost is $8.00. Each church takes a turn serving a lunch and their minis-ter gives a short reflection. It is a lovely town tradi-tion. All are invited.

******* Oh, How We Danced…..

On Sunday, June 28, at the 12:15 Mass, we will hon-or those married couples who will be celebrating their Golden and Silver Wedding Anniversaries. If you were married in 1970 or 1995, please contact the rectory as soon as possible.

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Hospitality Sunday The next Hospitality Sunday will be March 26.

The Pastor’s Desk

Storm Damage Clean up Thank You

Thank you to all those who so generously donated to make the storm damage cleanup possible. The work has begun and already the property is looking so much nicer. As always, we are so grateful for our parishioners and their continued generosity!

Blood Drive Today from 8am to 2pm

St. Stephens is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, March 8 from 8am - 2pm in the school cafeteria. Please consider giving the gift of life this Lent! Walk-ins are wel-come and appointments are appreciated.

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Now through to April 5th

Campaign Hours: 7am to 7pm

Newburgh Planned Parenthood 136 Lake Street, Newburgh

Contact Wendy Wood 845-820-4366 Or 40DaysforLife.com/Newburgh

Goshen Planned Parenthood 7 Coates Drive, Goshen

Please call Veronica Murphy-DeWitt at 845-881-8560 or 40DaysforLife.com/Goshen

Volunteering Your Time and Talents

Writers for Lenten Reflections

St. Stephen’s daily Lenten Reflections, which are deliv-ered throughout Lent via Flocknote, on our Facebook page, and on the Website begin on Ash Wednesday. We are still looking for parishioners to write reflections. If you love to write, please consider signing up for one of the open days. A sign up sheet is available at the gift card table.

Ushers and Greeters

Ushers and greeters are requested to help during Confir-mation Even if you do not normally serve in this ministry, please consider assisting during these occasions when many who are not familiar with our church, join us in wor-ship. Sign up sheets are available in the atrium.

Lent at a Glance

Daily Lenten Reflections On Our Website, Facebook and Flocknote

Fridays in Lent Confessions from 11:30am to 11:55am Masses at 9:00am and 12:00pm Stations of the Cross/Holy Hour 7:30 to 8:30pm and St. Joseph Church Florida, NY at 3:00pm

Lenten Mission The Word Made Flesh: Foreshadowed, Fulfilled, Forever March 9 - 11 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Presented by Fr. Richard Veras, who will also speak at all Masses on the March7th and 8th.

Monday, March 9th The Longing of the Heart and the Promise of Israel: Jesus in the Old Testament

Tuesday, March 10th Emmanuel, the Promise Fulfilled: Jesus in the Gospels (Confession available after the presenta-tion)

Wednesday, March 11th The Promise Remains Present: Jesus in the Church (Hospitality and Fellowship after the presentation)

Screening of “Outcasts” Saturday, March 14 at 7:00

Follow the cameras of Grassroots Films as they journey across the globe. Step in to dark city streets and treach-erous neighborhoods with the Franciscan Friars as they minister to modern day outcasts.

Safety and Security

Several parishioners, as well as parish staff, including, Fr. Jack, Fr. Reynor, Steve Mandracchia, Katie Bisaro, Matt Forestiere, Walter Beatty, George Knight and Mary Juliano have been meeting since the fall to coordinate and plan for a new security ministry for our parish. This ministry is being formed to address the preparedness of the parish, in dealing with all types of emergency situa-tions, whether they be medical, fire, weather or violence. The mission of this ministry is for us, the parishioners to continue to feel safe and comfortable during worship and special events on our parish campus, while always hav-ing an awareness of our surroundings and a plan in the event of an incident. The volunteers of this ministry will be the "first eyes" of the parish - whether serving in the capacity of a greeter, usher, lector, medical personnel, first responder, law enforcement, disaster recovery or financial. Each and every person serving this ministry is vital! If you are interested in learning more and serving on this ministry - the more the better - please sign up in the atri-um after mass or in the church office. A meeting of intro-duction is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 7pm in the church. The ministry coordinators are compiling a "play book" for possible scenarios we may encounter and will be scheduling training sessions for all involved. If you have questions or comments, please email:

mjuliano@ststephenchurchwarwick.org Thank you for considering serving the parishioners of St. Stephens.

St. Stephen’s Sodality

Meeting Tuesday, March 10th at 2:00 pm in the Church Meeting Room. New members are always welcome.

Irish Soda Bread and Bake Sale After all Masses on March 14th &15th

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Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed!

Additional volunteers are needed to deliver meals twice per month. Drivers typically deliver 6-8 meals in an hour

or less. Meals are picked up from Mt. Alverno at 11:20am weekdays. To learn more about this critical pro-

gram in our community or to become a volunteer, please call 845-986-3389.

Town of Warwick Friendly Visitor Program

Volunteers provide transportation and escort to local ap-pointments, grocery shopping, home visits, clerical assis-tance, as well as other services. Volunteers are trained, insured while they are volunteering, asked to donate two hours per week at a convenient time, and go through a background check at no charge. Volunteer Training Monday, March 16, 9:30 to 12:30 pm. Reservations are required! To register or for more information, please call 845-986-1124, ext. 400.

Altar Server Schedule

Saturday, March 14

5:00 pm - Owen Machingo, Ian Doherty, Matt Doherty Sunday, March 15

7:30 am - Julius Radakovits, Arden Hallett, Lucas Langone

9:00 am - Giovanni Berlingieri, Phillip Gargiulo, Ava Roome, Caleb King, William Roome, Ayden Williamson, Brett Roberson, Caleb King, Sarah Roberson

10:30 am - Daniel Svoboda, Anthony Scavullo, John Murphy 12:15 pm - Anthony Roca, Colin Redpath, Shea Patterson

Altar Society Appointments

Team # 2

LAOH

Please consider joining this necessary ministry! New members are welcome and needed to join in the Altar Society Ministry. Please call Kathi at 986-2663

to volunteer or for more information.

The Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus Council No. 4952

Fish Dinner

Friday March 13 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Friday April 3 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

St. Stephen – St. Edward School Gymnasium Fried Fish [Cholesterol Free], French Fries, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable, Cole Slaw; Rolls, Butter

Coffee, Tea, Homemade Desserts Complimentary Beverage

Adults $15.00

Children 5 – 12 years old $5.00 Under 5 years old – our guest!

Reservations not required for parties fewer than 6 people

Take-Outs welcome – for information contact John Pacos 258-8355

Visit our website at kofc4952.org

If you are interested in joining the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus

Council 4952 go to: KofC.org/JoinUs

Screening of “Outcasts” “A bold example of social justice in action.”

March 14, 2020 at 7:00pm St. Stephen’s Church

Follow the cameras of Grassroots Films, the Award-Winning producers of “The Human Experience” and “Child 31,” on an unexpected journey across the globe. Travel to the prisons of Central America, walk the dark city streets of London, New York and Ireland’s most treacherous neighborhoods. Step beyond your comfort zone and into the lives of our modern day outcasts. WARNING: This documentary is for mature audiences.

Joe Campo, the director of the documentary, is coming to St. Stephen's on Saturday, March 14th at 7:00. He will show the film and be available for a Q and A session afterwards. Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR will also be in at-tendance.

Donations will be graciously accepted in order to help promote the continued works of the Friars in Jesus' name.

Mark your Calendars!

First Thursdays June 4, July 2, August 6

4:00pm – 9:00 pm

Get ready for a summer of food truck fun! The Warwick Food Truck Festival is back! Enjoy live music, deli-cious food and desserts, kids’ activities, locally crafted beverages and more! Corporate, business and personal sponsorship opportuni-ties at many levels are available through April 3rd. Event proceeds will benefit St. Stephen’s Parish including our school, our church and our Knights of Columbus. Visit www.warwickfoodtruckfestival.com/become-a-sponsor for details and online sponsor form. Thank you for your kind consideration! For event details and up-to-the-minute info, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. www.WarwickFoodTruckFestival.com

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Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday, April 5 Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00pm Sunday Masses at 7:30am, 9:00am & 10:30 am 12:15 pm & 5:00pm (Spanish)

Reconciliation Monday, April 6 Confessions from 3:00pm to 8:00pm

Holy Thursday, April 9 Tenebrae at 8:30am Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00pm

Good Friday, April 10 Day of Fast and Abstinance Tenebrae at 8:30am Stations of the Cross at 12:00pm & 7:00pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: 3:00pm

Holy Saturday, April 11 Tenebrae at 8:30am Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 12 Masses at 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am in the Church & School Gym 12:15pm