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September 24, 2017 Vol. 36 No. 7
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
Alyss Munoz, Alejandro Munoz Jr, Rachel S., Burdette Family, 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 Julius Garcia, Isaiah V., Vanessa V., Anita P., Adrian Ayala, Dorothy Bernreuther,
Eva Chavez, Gina Angay, Jesus Chavez Jr., Bertha Lujan, Eva Talamantez, Potsy Sotelo, Jaelynn G. Garcia, Aaron Marquez, Sergio Patino, Gregory Navarrette, Smith Family, Kairos Rey Conde, Danovan Randolph, Natalie Eustace, Tyler Weeks, Fran Thetford, Raymond Contreras, Delma Lerma, Alfonso Marquez, Emma Valdez, Rosie Payen, Zesario Urias, Rowen H. Golden, Charles Waller, Ines Rodriguez, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, Josefina Alvarez, Pearl Abalos, Micah Villa, Jane Ellen Hall, Ricky Montes, Marilio Olivas, Eliacer Cordova Jr., Israel Sandoval, Adriana Ruiz, Ruiz Family, Palmer Ann Anderson, Bob Field, Dorothy Markey, Helene Naydock, William Bernreuther, Michael Naydock, Charles Schucofsky, Lorraine Koury, Bonnie Lentner, Margaret Robson, Esquivel Family, Villa Family, Micah Villa, Joe Munoz III, Jesus Munoz, Anita Morin, Gerald Thetford, Isela Ortega Legarreta, Tom Riker, Gabriela Rubio, Gabriel & Alyssa Aguirre, Ruiz Family, Robert & Maria Mata, Ignacio (J.R.) Villegas, Amber Melinda Villegas, Gracie Mata, Marty Barrett,
Email [email protected] or call the office at 520-7394 to be added to the prayer list!
St. Stephen’s is seeking a full-time Youth Minister to facilitate ministry to teens (LifeTeen and Edge) and young adults (aged 18-25). Ideal candidates would be Catholic, a highly energetic self-starter, bilingual in Spanish, have an intimate
knowledge and respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church, comfortable in utilizing social media, have a bachelor’s degree in theology or a related field, and experience in running a Youth Ministry program. The Youth Minister must be present to teens in their school activities, sports events, etc. Salary and benefits are dependent upon training and experience in accord with Diocesan Compensation Worksheet.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, detailed resume, and three references (two professional and one personal/spiritual) by November 1, 2017 to Fr. Rodney White, the Pastor. [email protected]
Upcoming Baptismal Classes:
October 1st & 8th November 5th & 12th
English : 2:00 - 4:30 Spanish: 2:30 - 5:00
Please Call Parish Office to Register (432) 520–7394. If you have not received your child’s baptismal certificate please come by the office with a picture ID to obtain your child’s certificate.
Sunday, September 24-Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday, September 25
Tuesday, September 26 - Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Wednesday, September 27 - St. Vincent de Paul
Thursday, September 28 - St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz, & Companions
Friday, September 29 - Sts. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael
Saturday, September 30 - St. Jerome
Sunday, October 1-Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Last Week’s Collection
Regular $23,233.80 Building Fund $ 194.00 Other Income $ 2,704.38 Guadalupe Radio Station $ 4,988.54
Financial reports are available in the parish office.
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For the week of September 24, 2017
Eucharistic Adoration Openings
Friday: 1:00 a.m.
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 a.m.-7 a.m.;
12 noon-12:15 p.m.; & 5-5:30 p.m.
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 a.m.-8 a.m.; 4-4:45 p.m.
Sunday: 20 minutes prior to each Mass
And anytime, by appointment
This weekend’s special collection will be for
Respect Human Life. Thank you for all your
contributions!
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September 24 Valentin Flores III Joanthony Franco
Luis Yanez
September 25 Janie Barela Faith Berry
George Buescher III Ivan Dominguez Maricela Galindo
Stephanie Herrera Giovanni Marquez
Irma Mast Samuen Navarrete
Brianna Payan Carlos Paz Sarah Sulak Jimena True
Jesus Valenzuela
September 26 Dana Bustamante
Willard Davis Catherin Fabro
Sebastian Gomez Kailynn Hernandez Jordache Joseph
Hailee Klein Monique Lujan
Ubaldo MedinaMaria Maria Mendieta Everlyn Miranda Kenneth Nolen
Ruben Ortiz Michael Pane Isaac Ramirez Robert Read
Auden Renteria Juan Tarin
September 27 Pablo Avila
Rebecca Cortez Tracy Eichorst Hector Flores Sierra Garza Marc Guerra
Jesus D. Ortega Joe Padilla
Ava Maria Reyes Bellen Toscano
September 28 Gael Anchondo Isaac Borunda
Giancarlo Calbesi Esben Carrasco Robert Cedillo Albert Garcia
Leonard Hendon Victor Joseph Laura Lazcano Lupe Machuca
Mary Palko Denise Ramirez Jaime Ramos Sissy Romero Raudel Villa
September 29 Abel Abundez Nubia Baeza Lynda Beal
Sonya Benavidez Lissette Garcia Javier Guebara
Mary Hanel Paxton Heiting
Harold Lenfestey Guillermina Mora
Joseph Mora Bejamin Salcedo
Jesus Serna Natalie Shelkey
Ida Torres
September 30 Lety Amalla
Marisa Borrego Julian Carrasco
Ezequiel Gonzales Cheyenne Gonzalez
Elgica Hernandez Dora Jimenez
Miriam Navarrete Gabriela Rodriguez
Mike Sweeney Manny Ybarra Mary Zamora
October 1 Jocelyn Alcala Angela Barela
Eddie Gonzales Alyssa Luna
Daisy Mendieta Caleb Molina
Lucas Molina Jr Lucas Molina
Antonio Molinar Aimee Munoz Araceli Rojas Eric Sifuentez Nancy Tipton
Catholic Women’s Conference: To all Catholic women in the San Angelo Diocese - You are already a force to be reckoned with, imagine if you were united in the Holy Spirit with other Catholic women of the diocese in fellowship, purpose, and prayer! Imagine if you knew that other Catholic Women were praying for your needs and you had the opportunity to pray for the needs of so many other women like yourself! Where two or three are gathered in my name…(Matt 18:20)
You are invited to be a part of the Catholic Women’s Conference for the Diocese of San Angelo on September 29-30, 2017 at the McNeese Center in San Angelo. The theme of this year’s conference is “Outrageous Love, Martha & Mary - The Two Within Each of Us”. The conference will have inspirational speakers to help balance your daily life between God, family, and work and to assist you in facing the challenges that face women in marriage and relationships today. Mass will be celebrated and time will be offered for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Speakers include Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, Sarah Swafford, and Teresa Tomeo.
Early registration is $50 until September 1 and then $60 after September 1. This includes a box lunch for Saturday. To register contact www.HeartJMJ.org or call (325) 763-9400. Special hotel rates at Clarion Hotel (325) 658-2828 and Pearly of the Concho Historic Hotel (325) 653-4500. Mention the “Catholic Women’s conference.”
Retreat for Healing After Abortion
A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is being offered in the Lubbock area on Oct. 27-29. This retreat will help you if you struggle with grieff , guilt and pain after abortion, and help you find healing and hope. Come and experience the mercy, forgiveness and healing love God in the company of others who understand what you’re going through. Confidential contact is at [email protected] or 806-577-5912.
Young adults from around the Midland-Odessa area are hosting a Young Adults Retreat for ages 18-25 at St. Stephen’s in Midland Friday, September 29th at 6:00pm – Sunday, October 1st. This is an opportunity for young adults in the area to come together with other young Catholics to grow in faith and community at the beginning of the fall semester. It is an overnight retreat including meals and is completely free of charge. To sign up, or if you have any questions, e-mail Freddy Silva at [email protected] or call him at (940)456-3223.
NEW CONFESSION TIME added to the Weekly schedule:
Wednesdays from 6:30 pm—7:30 pm
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RCIA is underway in the ballroom on Tuesdays from 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. On Tuesday, we will study Catholic prayers and practices. Prayer is at the heart of Christian life. In the Church, we have corporate prayers, which are prayers we pray together as the body of Christ such as the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the
Glory Be. We also have extemporaneous prayers, which are our personal prayers. Both forms of prayer are important to walking with our Lord. Our Saint of the Day will be St. Teresa of Avila, who said, "Prayer is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be
alone with God who loves us." We will also review the liturgical calendar, the seasons in the Church, and the colors, sights, smells and practices utilized by the Church to draw us closer to God.
Do you need any of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation & Holy Eucharist) or would you like to learn more about our wonderful, rich and deep Catholic faith? Then RCIA is for you. "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. All you need to do is attend. We will see you there! If you have questions, feel free to email me at [email protected].
RCIA News by Bill Berry
Our "Queen of Heaven" Study has begun but it's not too late to join the Wednesday morning group from 9:00-10:30 or Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 in Classroom 2. Live Streaming is available on your electronic devices to all participants when attendance isn't
possible so that you never miss a lesson. Study Guides are $20.00. Call JoAnn Sulak (559-2658) or Beverly Maciaz (686-8425) for more information; bring a friend and come join us.
(Source: USCCB).
Disciples of Jesus Christ Men’s Conference
Saturday, October 21, 2017 in the Marston Hall
at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 4601 Neely Ave, Midland, Texas
Registration 8am—First Speaker 8:30am. $35 early bird registration and $40 at the door. Lunch will be provided by Knights of Columbus Council #12657 St. Stephen’s.
For more information contact: Rey Sanchez at 432-853-0247 or Steve Robichaud at 432-352-5195. Email: [email protected] Registration online at: wtxcatholicmen.com
ACTS English Women's retreat October 12-15, 2017. Applications can be picked up at the church office. If you have any questions please contact Brenda Vizcaino 432-349-2052 or Holly Waugh 432-208-8114.
The Greatest Commandment “Love one another.” This is Christ’s command to us; it is the heart of the Christian Life. The command of love - caritas in Latin, agape in Greek -
can never be simply “live and let others be.” the command of love means actuall making room for others in your heart.
The sin of racism is the opposite of love. In committing the sin of racism, we are not loving others. Instead, we are placing others outside of our hearts - way outside. Which is why it is a sin. It is also why we need to fight racism, especially in our own hearts. It is a poison that infects our souls. So, the question each of us must ask ourselves each and every day is this: who have I placed outside of my heart? And then we need to repent by asking ourselves, how can I show them that I love them?
• 1st
Year Philosophy at Conception Seminary
• Birthday: September 7, 1998
• From: Midland, TX
• Parish: San Miguel Archangel
• Favorite Food: Home Cooked Meals
• Likes Running, Singing and Watching College Football
PRAY FOR DAVID!
TIEMPO ORDINARIO- DOMINGO 25º “A”
¿O vas a tenerme rencor porque yo soy bueno?
El dueño de la viña comienza a pagar por los últimos con quienes no ha contratado ningún sueldo; es decir, les regala el jornal que ni les ha prometido, ni ellos tampoco se lo han ganado porque apenas han trabajado una hora. A la protesta de los primeros les responde el Amo: ¡¡¡Amigo, yo no te hago ninguna injusticia!!!! ¿Acaso no quedamos en que te pagaría un denario?
Nosotros queridos hermanos estamos acostumbrados a exigir nuestros derechos, a establecer diferencias, hacer comparaciones entre unos y otros, a dar para que nos den, a ser competitivos y luchar por ser los primeros, a excluir las necesidades de los demás con tal de sacar provecho para nosotros. Dios no es así sino todo lo contrario. Se da sin medir y sin contar, sin hacer diferencias a mí en lo personal me encanta saber que cuando estudiamos o leemos con fe la Biblia nuestro Padre sale amorosamente al encuentro nuestro y así es en realidad “Aunque nuestros pecados sean como la grazna los volveré blancos como la nieve” dice nuestro Padre Dios por boca del profeta Isaías.
Dios lo da todo gratis, no porque merezcamos nada sino porque Él es bueno y nos ama. No nos salvamos por nuestros méritos sino por su bondad. No hemos de ser buenos para salvarnos, sino que hemos de ser buenos por agradecimiento y en respuesta a Dios que nos salva. A veces escucho decir a las personas: “Tengo que hacer méritos para ir al cielo” ...No es así. El cielo no lo merecemos. Lo recibimos gratis si nos abrimos al amor de Dios y respondemos a ese amor. Con inmenso cariño me despido y les deseo una semana llena de bendiciones. Aprovecho este espacio, para pedirles que oremos por todos los que están sufriendo las inclemencias del tiempo.
Hermana Gertrudis Muñoz Mendieta I.C.A.S.
AVISOS: • 25 de septiembre, clases de Biblia en el salón de los jóvenes de las 6:30 a 7:30 p.m.
• 29 de septiembre, Salón 11 Reunión de matrimonios de 7-9 p.m.
• 30 de septiembre salón 1 y 2 reunión de Mujeres de las 9 - 12 p.m.
• 3 de octubre salón 8 formación de Catequistas de 6 – 7:30 p.m.
• Del 16 al 19 de noviembre, tenemos retiro de ACTS de mujeres de aquí de la Parroquia San esteban ya comenzaron a registrarse vallan ya llenando su aplicación.
ADORACIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO Personas interesadas en pasar una hora con El Santísimo en Adoración una vez por semana, durante las siguientes horas:
Viernes: 1:00 AM
Si El Señor te esta llamando para pasar una hora con El acompañándolo, comuníquese con Linda Foster (habla Español) al 432-559-8888.
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Agregamos una hora de
confesión Cada miércoles:
6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
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*Money donated to Helping Hands in the St. Stephen’s collection from Sept. 3. Donations were sent to Catholic Charities in Houston.
Help After Harvey: The Way Retreat Center, Helping Hands aid families who suffered substantial losses after hurricane
The Way Retreat Center and Helping Hands of Midland are partnering to help raise funds for more than 50 families whose children attend Bayside Intermediate School in League City, Texas. The principal of the school, Joey Thomas, and his wife, Irene, are former Midlanders, and parishioners at San Miguel Catholic Church. Many in Joey’s school family have lost everything. The campaign to help those affected by Harvey began with an anonymous Midland donation of $25,000, with a second donor promising an additional $30,000 in matching funds. Individual donations have thus far exceeded $4,400. Money raised will be used to purchase gift cards for the families, whose greatest needs are groceries, household supplies, children’s clothing and furniture. “Gift cards will give our people the opportunity to get exactly what they need when they need it,” Joey said. “Gift cards will provide them a choice when selecting clothes for their children. Also, right now, our economy is hurting and gift cards will put money directly back into our area businesses. Families will more than likely use the gift cards right away, which would in turn help put our hourly wage employees working again. The goal is to get folks on their feet and supporting themselves again, as soon as possible.” If the goal of $85,000 is raised, each of the affected families in the Bayside community of League City would receive approximately $1,500 in gift cards, a fraction of what each family needs to help restart their lives after Harvey. Another anonymous Midlander donated a vehicle to a husband and father that had lost two family vehicles due to Harvey’s floodwaters. If you have a car that you would like to donate, email [email protected]. To help, make your check to Helping Hands and write “League City/Hurricane Harvey” in the memo field, and send to Helping Hands, 1301 Brinson Lane, Midland, 79703.
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 16 families $15,060.00 Hurricane Harvey Relief* $12,500.00 TOTAL $27,560.00
www.helpinghandsmidland.com
Please join us for First Friday and First Saturday Masses
Many graces are conferred on those who attend Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the First Friday of each month. Next Friday, October 6th, Masses will be held at 7:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Then, on the First Saturday, of each month Mass is offered at 8:00 a.m. for the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Afterwards a potluck breakfast is shared in the foyer of the church. Bring a dish to pass, if you can, and stay a while to enjoy good food and fellowship.
2017 Diocesan Conference Day The annual Diocesan Conference Day will be held October 21, 2017 at the McNease Convention Center in San Angelo. The theme of the day is Missionary Discipleship: Called to Be a People of Justice / Discipulado Misionero: Llamados a ser un Pueblo de Justicia.
Keynote speaker is Jennifer Carr Allmon, Executive Director of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops.
This day includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, Eucharist, lunch and exhibits.
The cost is $25.00 if postmarked before September 25, 2017, $30.00 after September 25, 2017, and $35.00 at the door. Lunch is included as part of the day.
For more information and registration, you can visit www.sanangelodiocese.org/evangelization-and-catechesis or contact the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis at 325651-7500 or [email protected].
