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September 9, 2018 Vol. 37 No. 5
St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 4601 Neely Avenue Midland, Texas 79707 (432) 520-7394 Fax (432) 520-7395
www.ststephensmidland.com
Rev. Rodney White, Pastor Assistant Pastor: Rev. Adam Droll & Rev. Freddy Perez
Deacons: Leonard Hendon, Luis Mata, Fidel Saldivar, Larry Salazar Sisters: Gertrudis Muñoz, Leonila Torres
Youth Director: Thomas Shows Director of Religious Education: Gretchen Lara
Music Director: Gabriel Salgado
Magda A., Ramon Munoz, John Booth, Noah Stone, TW, Veronica Garcia, Jesus Munoz, Joe Munoz Jr., Anita Morin, Felix Munoz II, Joe Munoz III, Julio Rodriguez, Julian Rodriguez, Domingo Lujan, Barbara Jenkins, Mark Anthony & Santana Joe Subia, Tiffany Ruiz, Tommy Escamilla, Hernandez Family, Salina Reeve, Fran Thetford, Gerald Thetford, Bob Breeze, Jesse
Julus Garcia, Baby Braxton Munoz, Baby Israel Martinez, Alyss Munoz, Alejandro Munoz Jr, Avyel Munoz, Bonnie Marquez, Dayton Martinez, Betty Compton, Manuel H., Tonia C., Burdette Family, Isaiah
V., Carlos C., Vanessa V., Anita P., Carlota W., Judy D., Daniel & Alicia S., Kim Rhodes & Family, Larry White, Faye Hodges, Rosa Napoles, Blanca Cereceres, Vasquez-Rodeo Family, Pascuala Mendieta, Mark Clark, Potsy Sotelo, Jaelynn G. Garcia, Estella Talamantez, Elva Talamantez, Ravina Talamantez, Mary Madrid, Albert Madrid, Abel Fonseca II, Edgar Ruiz, DB, NG, Emma Fabela, Jeffrey Segovia, Sergio Patino, Bea Herrera, Norma Schvaneveldt, V., Blanca Suarez, Ann Hobbs, Artie Everett, Jeanette Dragisic.
Email [email protected] or call the office at 520-7394 to be added to the prayer list! If someone needs to be removed from prayer list please contact the office to remove request. Thank you!
Upcoming Baptismal Classes: Próximas clases bautismales
September 16th October 7th & 14th
English : 2:00 - 4:30 Spanish: 2:30 - 5:00
Please Call Parish Office to Register (432) 520–7394.
Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para registrar (432) 520–7394. Si usted no ha recibido certificado de bautismo de su hijo por favor venir por la oficina con una identificación para obtener el certificado de su hijo.
R C I A Who: You! What: RCIA Journey Kick-Off When: Tuesday, September 11, 6:45 pm Where: Church parlor Why: Because we love Jesus and His Church! If you are in need of your Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist), would like to join the Catholic Church, would like to sponsor someone to enter the Church, or would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, please join us for RCIA. It’s free, childcare is provided, and we always have something good to eat. It’s safe, fun, happy, and spiritually enriching. See you Tuesday!
Sunday, September 9 -Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, September 10
Tuesday, September 11
Wednesday, September 12
Thursday, September 13
Friday, September 14
Saturday, September 15
Sunday, September 16 -Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Eucharistic Adoration Openings
WEDNESDAY: 4:00AM THURSDAY: 12:00 AM (Midnight) & 3:00 AM
FRIDAY: 2:00AM
Please prayerfully consider signing up to spend an hour with our Lord
in adoration! Call Linda Foster (habla español) at 432-559-8888
for information.
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
For the week of September 9, 2018
Last Week’s Collection
Regular Deposit: $20,349.01 Building Fund: $ 7.00 Other Income: $ 3,996.00 For the Poor: $27,831.52
Financial reports are available in the parish office.
NEW OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - TUESDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(closed 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM for Lunch)
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for Lunch)
FRIDAY Office Closed
This weeks Second Collection is for the College
& University Campus Ministry. Thank you for
your generosity!
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September 9 Sylvia Brown Frank Castillo
Sulia De La Rosa Jonathan Foster Jayson Hadlock Carson Lopez
Stephen Lopez-Barela Esmeralda Lozano Katrina Montoya Eddie Murguia Dorothy Ramos Adalynn Reyes
Kelsie Ruiz
Mang Thang
September 10 Maria Aleman
Angel Candelaria Alan Lozano Amy Williams
September 11 Silvia Barrera Jaquie Boss Cristel Flores Aliscia Garcia
Adam Jaramillo Caitlyn Kiowski Celina Leyva
Camila Mercado Aaron Pando
Elias Reyes Jr. Jason Reyes Jorge Salinas
Kristin Van Bakel Adrian Villegas
September 12 Andrea DeSpain
Travis Garza Alexandra Juarez Gianna Mendoza
Gregory Robichaud Esteban Rodriguez
Tina Rodriguez Georgina Salinas Lynda Sanchez
Linda Sloan Maryhelen Urtado Everardo Villegas Jennifer Woodruff
September 13 Yuliana Castillo Israel Fuentes Mike Gonzales Diane Grenvik Jimmy Juarez Victoria Nanez
Steven Rodriguez Robert Romero
Mark Seidenberger Becky Serna
September 14 Suzanne Alvarez
Bill Berry Sawyer Burleson Alfredo Chaparro
Aline Fuselier Martha Galindo-Huerta
Mitchell Mendez Ruben Ornelas Miguel Padilla
Marcelo Santa Maria Sebastian Vasquez
September 15 Isabela Armalla
Albert Lopez Elpidio Perez
Lorena Valenzuela Lupe Villanueva
September 16 Avery Desparrois Lucy Dominguez Alberto Garcia
Eloy Licon Victoria Licon
Gary Miller Russell Sailler Karen Salinas
Kendra Salinas Nate Sentena Mike Williams
Some dates for Ethics Classes:
Thursday, September 20, 2018 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Midland St. Ann Parish Parlor Sr. Elsa Garcia
For those of you that volunteer with Vacation Bible School, CCD classes, Teachers, assistants, helpers, or with our Youth, Homebound and Hospital EM’s, 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.
COME JOIN US FOR BENEDICTION AS WE GATHER TOGETHER AS A WHOLE PARISH TO BE WITH OUR LORD IN ADORATION. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL LINDA
FOSTER AT (432) 559-8888
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 FROM 6:30 PM—7:30 PM
MAIN SANCTUARY ST. STEPHEN’S
ACOMPANANOS EN UNA HORA SANTA CON BENDICION BILINGUE DURANTE ADORACION DE EL SANTISIMO EL
LUNES, SEPTIEMBRE 10, 2018 6:30-7:30 PM. CUALQUIER PREGUNTA POR FAVOR LLAME A LINDA FOSTER AL (432)
559-8888 (HABLA ESPAÑOL)
Our 8-week Study of the Beatitudes, "Kingdom of Happiness" has begun, BUT....it's not too late to just show up for class and continue this 'beatitude' with us. Live Streaming is available to all who sign up which makes it soooo easy to catch up and review the DVD Lesson if and when you ever have to miss attendance at class. Don't
wait another week!! Plan to join us Wednesday mornings at 9:30 or Thursday evenings at 6:30 in Room 2. Study Guides are available for $20. Call JoAnn at 432-559-2658 or Beverly at 686-8425 if you have questions. 'Those Who Mourn' will be our beatitude for this week.
The Women’s Organization is having their general meeting this coming Monday, September 10, 2018 , starting with a meet & greet at 6:30 PM and the meeting starts at 7 PM in the Parlor. ALL ladies of St. Stephen’s are welcome to join our organization. For any information, please contact President Gloria May at 432-770-3314.
Rachel's Vineyard is here to help! There is hope for healing after abortion. Our retreats are open to men and women of all faiths. A confidential contact is Mindy at [email protected], 806-702-2284. Our next retreat is Nov. 2-4.
¡ El viñedo de Rachel está aquí para ayudar! Hay esperanza de curación después del aborto. Nuestros retiros están abiertos a hombres y mujeres de todas las religiones. Un contacto confidencial es Mindy en [email protected], 806-702-2284. Nuestro próximo retiro es el 2-4 de noviembre.
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Youth News
Thursday, September 7th, at 7:00pm we will have a Young Adults scripture study on the next weeks gospel with fellowship in the youth building. Feel free to come and join!
LifeTeen
Come join us!
When: September 9, 2018 Time: 6:15PM
Need Volunteer Hours for Confirmation 1 or 2
Please contact Thomas or Gretchen at 432-520-7394
Youth Adoration: September 17
th at 7:00PM in the
chapel. Come adore Christ with us in the most holy sacrament of the
PEEK AT THE
MONTH…
September Theme - Relentless Father September 9th – Hallowed Be They Name September 16th – No LifeTeen September 23rd – Deliver us From Evil September 30th – Social Night!
2018-2019 Schedule of CCD Classes are:
Wednesday: 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM - (K-6th)
6:45 PM - 8:15 PM - Confirmation I & Confirmation II
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM - 7th & 8th & RCIC - 7th & 8th
Monday September 17, 2018 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM - Spanish (K-6th) & English RCIC (2nd-6th)
UTPB, Odessa College, Midland College FRESHMEN STUDENTS
The Catholic Student Association Welcomes
You
What: CSA Cookout TODAY Sunday Sept 9th, 6:30-8pm
Where: UTPB Duck Pond (behind the tennis courts)
What to bring: A chair or blanket to sit on
Enjoy free food and fellowship with your future friends!
For All UTPB/OC/MC Students
First Mass of the year at MC:
This Tuesday Sept 11, 12:30pm, Dollye Neal Chapel (across from Marie Hall Academic Bldg)
First Mass of the year at OC:
This Wednesday Sept 12, 12:10pm, Events Room in the LRC (Learning Resource Center) First Mass of the year at UTPB: This Thursday Sept 13, 11:50am, Mesa Bldg, 2nd floor, MPR (Multi-Purpose Room)
Followed by a free lunch on each campus. All welcome!
For more info contact Lisa, director of campus ministry, at 832.779.5768
Pizza Lunch
Tuesday’s! Starting this week
Pizza, chips, and a
drink will be provided on
Tuesday from 11:00am - 1:00pm
in youth building
RENEW Theology on Tap is for young adults to meet you where you are, while inviting you to discover how faith can give sense to your everyday lives. It is a way for us to discover (or rediscover) our faith and get to know other young adults. For ages "18-39" at Midland Beer Garden 7112 W Hwy 80, Midland, TX 79706 on September 13th from 7:00pm- 9:30pm This month we will have a social meet and greet. for more info call 4325207394
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XXIII Domingo del tiempo ordinario (ciclo B)
9 de septiembre 2018
¡¡¡ Que bien lo hace todo!!! Hace oír a sordos y hablar a los mudos.
Hoy a Jesús Le hacen llegar un sordo, que apenas puede hablar. Este rasgo y que el hombre no necesitó tras la curación aprender a hablar, parecen indicar que la causa era una enfermedad no de nacimiento, pues ya sabía hablar. Se ve que han oído de los poderes milagrosos de Jesús y piden a Jesús que le imponga las manos. La descripción del milagro es breve pero muy preciso; Jesús se aparta con el enfermo, le mete los dedos en los oídos, le toca con saliva la lengua, suspira mirando al cielo, manda “ábrete.” recordando la misma palabra hebrea pronunciada por Jesús y al punto el enfermo habla; todo manifiesta al testigo ocular, Simón Pedro, y a los oyentes, la comunidad cristiana de Roma, para quienes traduce la palabra hebrea “effetá”, “ábrete”.
La fe de aquel hombre y de sus amigos era imperfecta. No hay señal de que creyese que Jesús era Dios. Sólo creían que Jesús podía hacer milagros y lo que él quería era volver a oír y hablar. Por motivos apostólicos no le interesaba a Jesús el milagro; incluso insistió en que no lo anduviesen divulgando. Se conmovió por compasión; fue el único motivo; no le interesaba conseguir nada, ni siquiera la conversión.
Pensemos ahora en lo que tiene que ser la eficacia de nuestra oración en la que oramos con fe, humildad y constancia, y pedimos gracias especiales como superar un vicio, erradicar una mala costumbre, arrancar un defecto de carácter, conseguir una virtud importante, superar una tentación, lograr la conversión de una o más personas… Si la Iglesia no va mejor, si no hay suficientes vocaciones, si las familias se resquebrajan, si no hay amor suficiente en ellas, si no tenemos los sacerdotes, religios@s y laicos comprometidos suficientes, etc. es porque en general no oramos lo necesario.
Sordos, tartamudos, acosados por nuestros defectos y por las tentaciones, oremos confiados por la Iglesia y pidamos que se ore por nosotros. Que Jesús todo lo hace bien; que María ruega por nosotros. Si estamos sordos, nos haga oír; si no sabemos orar, el Espíritu suple nuestras deficiencias, pongámonos en sus manos.
Hermana Gertrudis Muñoz Mendieta I.C.A.S.
AVISOS: Ya empezó la Catequesis, comenzaran también las clases de Biblia. 10 de septiembre Adoración con el Santísimo para los jóvenes 7:00 p.m. 22 de septiembre reunión de mujeres salón 1 y 2 de 8:30 a 12 Se esta rezando el Santo Rosario por América de Costa a Costa y concluirá el día 7 de
octubre de este año, une esta intención a tus intenciones. El 13 de octubre de este año tendremos el II Congreso Diocesano de Mujeres de Fe y
Esperanza aquí en San Esteban Registrate en la oficina o con las hermanas hay cupo limitado.
Seguimos las resgistraciones de RICA. La clase comienza Martes 11 de Septiembre de las 6:45-8:45pm ,en el salon 11 de nuestra parroquia. Registrate en el foyer de la Iglesia estan las formas puedes depositarlas, en la caja que esta ahi. Como tambien puedes comunicarte al 432-
634-7457 con Veronica B. Jaquez Directora de RICA en Español
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A man recently gave us a sizeable check and asked that the money be used to help people with utility bills. He was concerned that, while justified, we were spending so much money on rent that there were people who might go without electricity or other utilities because there was just not enough money to go around. We gratefully took him up on his offer. A two month electric bill was paid for a 49-year-old man who was out of work after quadruple bypass surgery. With no medical insurance and no paid sick leave, his wife’s $10/hour job barely paid the rent, meaning utilities had to go by the wayside while he recuperated. A woman who had recently taken in her abandoned infant niece and toddler nephew was devastated when her husband was arrested. Without his income, and newly saddled with children requiring childcare, she was at a loss as to how to pay rent and utilities. We paid her electric and gas bill, thanks to the man’s donation, and used our funds for her rent. We also advised her on how to get assistance with childcare so that she could find a job to support them until her husband was released. A 79-year-old woman, living on $650/month on Social Security income had a recent rent increase – her rent is now $600/month. She paid what little she could on her electric bill, using local food pantries for food, but she continued to fall behind and was facing disconnection. We happily brought her rent current. We remind everyone that when you make a donation to Helping Hands, and have a specific desire on how you want that donation used, we will do everything in our power to honor your request. Since we are an all-volunteer organization with no paid salaries, you can be assured that none of the money you donate to us will be spent on anything or anyone other than those people you want to reach…the poor of Midland. We are your servants…your arms in reaching out to the poor of Midland. Thank you for the honor of serving our neighbors in need through you!
Helping Hands
of Midland
1301 Brinson Lane
(432) 520-8900 www.helpinghandsmidland.com
Because we feel it is important that you know how and where your donations to Helping Hands are spent, here is what was done in the past week: Electricity 4 families $ 1,162.74 Water 2 families $ 130.00 Rent 23 families $25,178.68 TOTAL $26,471.42
Club Dance St. Stephen’s Catholic Church
4601 Neely Gloria Denman Ballroom
DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, September 28, 2018 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. COST/ATTIRE: $30.00 per person/Casual
BAND: “CPR” (Country, Pop and Rock) CATERER: Felix Buenrostro with Catering Express MENU: Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, Caesar salad, rolls, carrot cake, chocolate cream pie, vanilla ice cream, tea and water.
Please remember to make advance reservations, if possible, for this dance so that we may have an
accurate count for our wonderful caterer!
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, September 26, 2018. For more information, please contact our Reservations Coordinator at: [email protected].
Ballroom Dance
Society
September Dance DATE: Friday September 14th
TIME: Dinner - 7:00 p.m. Dance - 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MENU: Ham, baked potato casserole, roasted green beans and Greek salad.
WHERE: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church-Gloria Denman Ballroom-4601 Neely Avenue, Midland, TX - The Ballroom is at the far north side of the building.
BAND: Don Turner Band
DRESS: For Gentlemen it is acceptable to wear Business Casual, Coat or Jacket preferred (Slacks and Shirt with collar), No jeans/T-shirts please. Ladies should wear appropriate attire.
RESERVATIONS: COST: $35 per person for dinner and dance. Reservations and checks for the dinner and dance (payable to “BDS”) should be received by noon, Wednesday, September12th, 2018. Payment after noon is $40 per person. The deadline for cancellations and a refund is noon, Wednesday, September12th, 2018. Call Jo, Reservations Coordinator, at 432-528-9799 or Email: Jo at [email protected] for a reservation or questions.
