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November 12, 2017 Vol. 36 No. 14
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
St. Stephen’s Clay Shoot
Please join us either as a Sponsor, a participant with a team, or as a
volunteer the day of the event.
Our 2nd Annual Clay Shoot will be Saturday, November 18th.
Please contact Josie Brenner at (432) 556-7012 or at [email protected]
Please turn in your entry fees to the Parish office
ASAP. Thank you for your
SUPPORT!
Sunday, November 12 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls
Monday, November 13 - St. Francis Xavier Cabrini
Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls
Tuesday, November 14
Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls
Wednesday, November 15 - St. Albert the GreatMasses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls
Thursday, November 16 - St. Margaret of Scotland/St. Gertrude
Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls
Friday, November 17 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls
Saturday, November 18 - The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls
Sunday, November 19 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls
Last Week’s Collection
Regular $26,381.13 Building Fund $ 201.00 Other Income $ 5,940.83 All Saints $ 3,094.30 Helping Hands $28,531.86
Financial reports are available in the parish office.
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For the week of November 12, 2017
ST. STEPHEN’S
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday 6:45 am - 7:00 am; 12 noon - 12:15 pm;
& 5:00 - 5:30 pm
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 am - 8:00 am; 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Sunday 20 minutes prior to each Mass
And anytime, by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration Schedule
The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed Tuesday, November 21st before the 12:15 Mass for the Thanksgiving holiday. Eucharistic Adoration will resume following the 7 a.m. Mass on Monday, November 27th .
Have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving holiday!
Announcements for the Bulletin need to be submitted by Tuesday 5:00 PM. If any announcements are received after they will be
submitted for the following bulletin. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Mass Schedule
8 AM English (Blessing of Bread) 10 AM Bilingual
Please come visit our NEW WEBSITE for all the latest announcements, upcoming
events, & much more.
www.ststephensmidland.com
Upcoming Baptismal Classes:
December 3rd & December 10th
English : 2:00 - 4:30 Spanish: 2:30 - 5:00
Please Call Parish Office to Register (432) 520–7394.
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November 12 Maria Baeza Karla Flores
Carl Gonzales II Karla Guardado
Celia H. Mondragon Paul Kozel
Christian J. Leyva Yadira Loya Israel Lucio Rosie Lujan
Cecilia Ann Nunez Briana Rayos
Stephen Robichaud Gary Salgado Giselle Valles
Socorro Villegas
November 13 Diego Anaya
Gavriel Barela Cindy Brosig Kylie Flores
Bryson Franco Andres Lujan Angel Lujan
Gabriella Martinez Emil Raschke
Jimmy S. Urtado Gustavo Zaragosa
November 14 Victoria Baca
Jorge Carrasco Briley Cason
Matthew Castrejon Ivan Deras Jr.
Arian G. Mondragon Kambri Higgins Andrew Rawicki
Roberto Rodriguez Edgar Ruiz
Amee Sanchez
November 15 Belinda Baeza Matt Hadlock Carol Jahraus Corina Luna
Bobby Mendoza Dayra Mendoza
Adriana Ruiz Robert Simmons
Efrain P. Vizcaino III
November 16 Lassette Ayala Rylee Bivins
Elizabeth Chalambaga
Aracely Dominguez Jessy Dowdle Linda Foster Sandra Miller
Santiago Montiel Victor Ochoa
Rebecca Rodelo Nicole Wilger
November 17 Jessie Carrasco Jacob Chaparro Madison Flores Lovelia Gomez Becky Mueller Roxana Nieto Chris Portillo
Marcus Rayos Elias Reyes
November 18 Amber Alvarez Hector Carrillo Phyllis Cooper Omar Lopez
Chris Lysinger Kathleen Molina Raul Navarrete Dennis Quiroz Efren Sanchez
Travis Stice Faron Thibodeaux
November 19 Sadie Bejaran Abby Carrasco
Cosme Castro Jr. Doug Eichorst Kiana Garcia
Eden Gonzales Ponciano Guerra Jr.
Lizbeth Herrera Alexis Johnson
Lucia Loya Elibert Luna
Stephanie Luna Maria Isabel Morales
Rebecca Patton Linda Ramirez
Nicholas Robichaud Cesar Santos
Next Ethic's classes for the Midland/Odessa Deanery
Friday, 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
DIVORCECare Ministry—Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce….Have you been divorced? Have you been healed from that divorce? Would you like to help others to do the same. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. For more information call: Norma Chavez 432-894-0553 or Eliza Velasquez @ 432-352-3464. The programs consist of 13 weeks with video, small groups and workbooks. Please see divorcecare.org for further information. DivorceCare meets on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Lydia Jimenez, Jesus Chavez Jr., Mark Clark, Eva Talamantez, Potsy Sotelo, Jaelynn G. Garcia, Randy & Jennifer White & Family, Louis & Betty Macchietto & Family, Larry & Pat White & Family, Heath, Sarah, & Baby Girl Logan Ruth, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, Inez Rodriguez, Josefina Alvarez, Avila Family, Fierro Family, Andrew Madrid, Fran Thetford, Gabriel Kadir, Gerald Thetford, Margaret Robson, Betty Compton, David Rucker, Delia Carrasco, Patty White, Jeff Smith, Pearl Abalos, Francisco Rodriguez Medina, Carmen Lopez, Martin Sosa, Evangelina Rodriguez, Bea Herrera, Ricky Montes, Rafael Gonzales Jr., Monica Cabrera, Joe Munoz III, Anita Morin, Anthony Garcia, Janie Sainz, Tommy Levario, Dr. Karen Leung & Santa Rosa Fire 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, Donita Schlegal, 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.
Email [email protected] or call the office at 520-7394 to be added to the prayer list!
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This week in RCIA we will learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Sacrament of Confirmation strengthens us in our faith. God gives us the power to learn and share our faith. Saint Augustine said, "in baptism we are mixed with the baptismal waters and we take on the firm of bread, the body of Christ. But the bread needs to be baked in the fire of the Holy Spirit." In baptism, we become members of Christ's body, the Church. In
confirmation, we are strengthened and empowered in our faith. We are given the power to share our faith, to give of ourselves for others, and to be faithful witnesses of Christ.
Our Saint of the Day will be Saint Luke, who was a physician. God worked through Saint Luke to give us the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which are two books from the New Testament. Saint Luke is the Patron Saint of physicians and surgeons. RCIA meets in the ballroom on Tuesdays from 6:45-8:45 p.m. "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
BIBLE STUDY—It is NOT too late to join us in either the Wednesday 9:00-10:30 a.m. "JESUS
REVEALED" Bible Study Class or the Thursday evening 6:30-8:00 Class. Live Streaming is available to all participants which means you will have access and can view ALL the video lessons by signing in on-line to the St. Stephen's Group for any classes you are unable to attend. You won't want to miss the in-class discussions and conversations over the video/study material either, so plan to join us and ponder Jesus' question to His Apostles: "Who do you say that I am?" (Lk9:20) We meet in Room 2; Study Guides are $35 and available in the Church Office or at Class. Call Jo Ann at 559-2658 or Beverly at 686-8425 for more information.
Dress an Angel
Each year Helping Hands and the St. Stephen’s Women’s Organization coordinate the “Dress an Angel” project. The families that are chosen to be recipients of
this project have been helped by Helping Hands of Midland in the past and are in need but are not
receiving any assistance from any other agency or organization for the holidays. These families will receive a gift certificate to buy food for
Thanksgiving and Christmas, a bag of presents for each child as well as toys. Beginning Saturday November 4th 2017, the children of these
families become our Angels and are available to be chosen by you, the parishioners. After mass, some members of the Women’s
Organization will be in the foyer near the “Angels” banner to assist you in signing up to buy Christmas presents, clothing and a fun toy for the Angel or Angels of your choice. Directions will be handed out with the Angel card as well as a bag in which you should place your Christmas
wrapped presents. Our phone number is on the Angel card in case you have any questions or a problem. We do accept donations of money if
you prefer not to shop. Thank you so much for your support! These children in need will receive Christmas
presents because of YOU!
God bless, Carmen Rodelo and Leticia Gutierrez
CALLED TO
PROTECT
Safe Environment training for all parents whose children are enrolled in Religious Education K-12th grade at St. Stephen’s.
November 16th at 6:00 PM Parish Hall
Presenter Deacon Lorenzo Salazar
PLEASE COME JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR
YOUTH NIGHT AT 6:30 PM BRING A FRIEND!
The Women’s Organization will be having their general meeting, Monday November 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM for the meet & greet in the Parlor, with
the meeting starting at 7 PM. ALL ladies of St. Stephen’s Parish are welcome to join our organization. For more information, please contact Vice President Brandi Grismore at 432-203-7320 or any officers with the Women’s Organization. Looking forward meeting each and every one of you.
St. Stephen’s Women’s
Organization
XXXII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Ciclo “A”
Nuevamente en el Evangelio habla del reino de los cielos bajo el simbolismo de una fiesta de bodas, pero esta vez no se habla del festín, sino de la espera previa y vigilante, como
aquellas doncellas que esperaban a su esposo.
Sucede con el Reino como con una boda. Frecuente en la Biblia, esta comparación expresa la alianza de Dios con su pueblo. Pero, hoy, el Esposo es el Hijo amado, y la Esposa la Iglesia. Diez jóvenes doncellas simbolizan la espera de la comunidad cristiana. Son diez y llevan cada una su lámpara, antorchas impregnadas de aceite para danzar en las bodas del
Esposo. El signo del aceite es particularmente insinuante. En el judaísmo, significaba a la vez las buenas obras y la alegría de la acogida; en la parábola, da la medida del amor de las que velan. En efecto, si el Esposo despide a las jóvenes que no fueron previsoras, no es tanto por su retraso como porque tuvieron que recurrir a los mercaderes para renovar su provisión. ¡Pobre amor, el que ha sido descubierto en el fondo de una tienda! El amor es una vigilancia cotidiana. El número diez lo expresa perfectamente, ya que simboliza la acción humana (los diez dedos de las manos). Ahora bien, es en la vida cotidiana donde se acerca el Esposo, a los
hombres que trabajan en el campo y a las mujeres que se afanan en el molino. Pero viene también en medio de la noche: la noche de los tiempos escatológicos, la de Pascua, que ha visto el despertar del primogénito. Oremos a Santa María, virgen de la esperanza, para que nos dé un alma vigilante, y nos sintamos más hijos en el hijo. Centinelas de la mañana, despierta en nuestros corazones la pasión por llevar al mundo, que se siente ya viejo, anuncios jóvenes. Llévanos, finalmente, con el arpa y la citara, para que contigo, madrugadora, podamos despertar a la aurora.
Hermana Gertrudis Muñoz Mendieta I.C.A.S.
AVISOS: • 13 de noviembre clases de Biblia salón jóvenes 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. • 14 de noviembre formación para catequistas salón 8 de 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Del 16 al 19 de noviembre se realizará el retiro de ACTS de mujeres nos encomendamos a sus oraciones. • El día 9 de diciembre retiro espiritual de Adviento en el salón parroquial.
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Misa en honor de la Virgen del Rosario de Chiquinquira 17 de Noiembre 2017
Lugar: Iglesia Santa Ana 1906 W. Texas Ave, Midland, TX
Hora: 7:30 pm
Acomananos despues de la Eucaristia a un compartir en el gimnasio de la iglesia, para que juntos velebremos los 308 anos de la aparicion en Venezuela de esta advocacion mariana. Contactos: Juan Pirela 432-210-0793 o Marlyn Ramirez 432-271-8066
Dress an Angel Cada año Helping Hands y La Organización de Mujeres de la iglesia de St. Stephen’s
coordina el proyecto “Dress and Ángel”. Las familias escogidas para ser beneficiados del
proyecto fueron ayudadas por Helping Hands de Midland en el pasado y están necesitadas y
no están recibiendo asistencia de otras agencias o organizaciones para los días festivos.
Estas familias recibirán un certificado para comprar comida para el día de Acción de Gracias y Navidad, una
bolsa de regalos para cada niño incluyendo juguetes. Comenzando el sábado 4 de noviembre, los niños de
estas familias serán nuestros Ángeles y estarán disponibles para ser escojidos por ustedes los feligreses.
Después de las misas estará la Organización de Mujeres debajo de la bandera “Àngels”
para asistirlos en escojer su Ángel para comprarle regalos de Navidad, ropa y juguete. Las
instrucciones serán repartidas con los Ángeles. Nuestro número de teléfono estará en la
tarjeta en caso de preguntas o problemas. Aceptamos donaciones monetarias. Gracias por
su apoyo. Estos Ángeles recibirán regalos de Navidad gracias a usted!
Dios los Bendiga, Carmen Rodelo and Leticia Gutierrez
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Carlos and Antonia, who lost their first child, a son, in the second trimester of her pregnancy, were eagerly awaiting the birth of their second child, a daughter. Christina arrived two months early. Her lungs were underdeveloped. Antonia spent two months in the hospital recovering from her difficult delivery. Christina also remained in the hospital, in an incubator to help her breathe. It was determined that Christina needed to be in a hospital in Dallas, and so the couple packed up to be with their daughter. She remained in the hospital for 3 additional months, but in the end she, like her brother, went to heaven. Carlos and Antonia had pleaded with the manager of the apartment complex in which they lived to hold their apartment until they could return to Midland, but when they returned to Midland they found they had no place to live. The complex had evicted the couple and confiscated their possessions. They used what little money they could scrape up to bury their daughter next to their son. They found a small motel room, and both of them returned to their jobs, which had been held for them during their tragic ordeal. The cost of the motel room ate up their income and they found themselves unable to save up enough money to get another place to live. We met with Antonia. She proudly showed us pictures of her little girl. The first two pictures showed her in the incubator, with tubes attached to her body. The third picture showed the precious baby after death, lying peacefully in her little white dress and finally free of the tubes. The young mother gently caressed the picture and with tears in her eyes, smiled as she looked at her little angel. We were privileged to help this couple get a new place to live. There they can grieve the loss of their children. Please pray that they find healing and are one day able to have that family they yearn for so desperately. Thank you for your support, that allowed us to help them!
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 31 families $ 24,311.80 Medical 1 family $ 2,200.00
TOTAL $ 26,511.80
www.helpinghandsmidland.com
• 1st
Year Philosophy at Conception Seminary
• Birthday: January 21, 1999
• From: Odessa, TX
• Favorite Food: Italian
• Likes Playing Basketball
and Praying
• PRAY FOR
JOSE!
Club Dance St. Stephen’s Catholic Church,
4601 Neely Gloria Denman Ballroom
DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, November 18, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. COST/ATTIRE: $30.00 per person/Casual BAND: “Emily & the Rumba Kings” (Variety, swing and Latin) CATERER: Felix Buenrostro with Catering Express MENU: Bar-B-Q Brisket, Bar-B-Q Chicken, pinto
beans, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, jalapeno cornbread, apple and peach cobbler, 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, November 15, 2017. For more information, please contact our Reservations Coordinator at: [email protected].
