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January 28, 2018 Vol. 36 No. 25

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. Timothy Hayter

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

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, February 2nd, 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.

COME JOIN US FOR A HOLY HOUR 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, FEBRUARY 5TH

FROM 6:30 PM—7:30 PM

MAIN SANCTUARY

ST. STEPHEN’S

Zaylin Ortegon, Teresa Kiser, Mike Levi, Mark Clark, Eva Talamantez, Potsy Sotelo, Jaelynn G. Garcia, Mingo Lujan, Ramon Munoz, Beatrice Pacheco, Bea Herrera, Methias Ornelas, Jose Carmen Vazquez, Rebecca Rodelo, Jess Valenzuela, Bob Brecze, Gerald Thetford, Heidi

Gobel, Dominguez Family, Yasmin Smith, Ladyann Medina, Fran Thetford, Margaret Robson, Joe Munoz Jr., Anita Morin, Joe Munoz III, Dahlia Munoz, Julio Rodriguez, Felix Munoz II, Julian Rodriguez, Terisa Galvin, Jesus Munoz, Bob & Eva Lopez, Gary Miller, Mykee Angay, Mike Braskett, Emma Valdez, Mary Madrid, Eddie Martinez, Albert Madrid, James M. Garcia, Rosa Mata, Ruben Salas, Eva Lopez, Isabel Martinez, Alfredo Garcia, Jerry Huitron, Alonzo Rios, Jordan & Sanchez Family, Larry White, Daniel Jossylen, Roberta Smith, Paola Hinojos, Ryan Pina, Kaely Munoz, Castillo Family, Deacon Mike Medina, Elizabeth McChesney, Jacqueline Murphree, Qualls Family, Felly Camagong & Family, Janie Sotelo, Melinda Sanchez, MaryLu Perrez, Kim Waltzer, Gina Gonzalez, Braxton Munoz, Dylan Wilson, Sam Gibbs, Alyss Munoz, Alejandro Munoz Jr, Veronica Gomez-Calvo, Delaney Diaz, Raul Dominguez, Avyel Munoz, Rachel S., Burdette Family, Inez Laing, Monica Vasquez, Jason Martinez, Guadalupe Rios, Alfonso Marquez, Isaiah V., Vanessa V., Anita P., Carlota W., Judy D., Alicia F., Jesse Julus Garcia, Mendoza Family.

Email frontdesk.sscc@att.net or call the office at 520-7394 to be added to the prayer list!

Sunday, January 28 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, January 29

Tuesday, January 30

Wednesday, January 31 - St. John Bosco

Thursday, February 1

Friday, February 2 - The Presentation of the Lord

Saturday, February 3 - St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr, St. Ansgar Bishop

Sunday, February 4 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Last Week’s Collection

Regular Collection $ 26,590.27 Building Fund $ 523.00 Other Income $ 3,627.59

Financial reports are available in the parish office.

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For the week of January 28, 2018

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

Next weekend’s special collection is for the poor of Midland as distributed by Helping Hands of Midland.

Please help. Thank you!

Please come visit our NEW WEBSITE

for all the latest announcements, upcoming events, & much more.

www.ststephensmidland.com

Second Collection will be for Catholic Schools. Thank you for your generous donation.

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January 28 Natalie Arguello Diego Castillo Jose Munoz

Victor Perez Jr. Carla Repman

Robertah Rodriguez Christopher Strange

Kyle Sweeney Larry Villanueva Rodolfo Ybarra

January 29 Freddie Barela

Mary Berry Suzette Doria

Veronica Galindo Francisco Gonzales

Ernest Johnson Cinthia Lujan

Luisa Martinez Diano Munoz

Andrew Torres

January 30 Casey Brzozowski Abbygail Campos Monica Guebara

Martin Loya Esteban Nunez Margarito Saenz Steve Sanchez Mary Sololowski

January 31 Oscar Aguilar Jr.

Martha Baeza Marisol Borrego Ethan Bowles Steven Bryan Zoe Jeffries Eva Lopez

Monica Ann Ornelas Rudy Ornelas Michelle Padja

February 1 Palmira Flores Maria Herrera

Nathan Jimenez Jerri Lerma Daniel Lujan

Gabriela Molina Alberto Rodriguez Carlos Sanchez Susana Sontonil Jessica Vasquez

February 2 Wendie Abalos

Luz Anaya Kenneth Cheramie

Sid Galindo Stephen Garcia

Rene Larez James Patton

Gino Tambunga Cayssi Trejo

Nancy Velasquez Marshall Viney

February 3 Diego Anaya

Daniel Arroyos Harley R. Bass Arturo Carrasco Diana Carrasco

Vanessa Carrasco Erick Castro

Maurilio Enriquez Raquel Enriquez Marissa Gifford

Kelly Kinzer Jonal Mireles

Christopher Moreno Becky Nieman

February 4 Cesar Aleman Amy Alvarado Canuto Ayala

Mairany Lopez Sisto Montoya

Corina Navarrete Julio Ramos

Position Available

St. Stephen’s is seeking a full-time Business Manager. After 22 years of dedicated service, Kathy Wells will be retiring this coming June. Job responsibilities include office management, handling payroll, producing financial reports, paying invoices, overseeing plant operations and daily functions, ordering supplies, as well as handling office and parish wide communications. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with substantial background in accounting or a similar degree is preferred as is office management experience in the areas listed above . Please send a cover letter and resume, with three references (two professional and one personal), to Fr. Rodney White at rwhite@sanangelodiocese.org or via fax to 432-520-7395 by February 9, 2018.

SAVE THE DATE

David Kauffman returns to St Ann’s for a Lenten Parish Mission

Monday, February 26 at 6:30 pm David Kauffman is the founder of Good For The Soul Music of San Antonio. He will present a night filled with scripture, song, story and reflection. Prepare to open your hearts and hear God’s word during this special Lenten Mission Night. Bring your family and friends and sing along to favorites like Be Still and Behold. All are welcome! A free will offering will be accepted. For more information contact Francis Hymel at 432-638-2482 or fdhymel@suddenlink.net

David will present a Lenten Parish Mission Night at St Ann’s

Monday, February 26 at 6:30 pm

David Kauffman is prolific artist, whose works touch and inspire people worldwide. He is the founder of Good For The Soul Music, based in San Antonio, Texas. Kauffman is a songwriter and recording artist, screenwriter and movie producer, and husband and father whose creations are described as “good for the soul.” Many say his concerts are like a mini-retreat for the soul. Please join us for a special night of scripture, song and story, and sing along to favorites like BEHOLD and BE STILL. All are welcome! Bring the Family. A Love Offering will be accepted For more information contact Francis Hymel at 432-638-2482 or fdhymel@suddenlink.net

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This week in RCIA we will study the Church's teachings on Moral Living and Social Justice. The Church's teachings are beautiful and timely. They help us to better understand the world, live godly lives, and serve the needy. In these modern times, people sometimes think the Church's teachings are old fashioned, but they

are as relevant today as ever, and our culture needs them more now than ever. Once we hear and understand the teachings of the Church, we appreciate their depth and beauty. Our Saint of the Day will be Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, a Doctor of the Church who lived in the 300s A.D. and was instrumental in

battling against the Arian heresy, which denied the divine nature of Jesus.

"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 billberry100@aol.com.

RCIA News by Bill Berry

Valentines Dance

February 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM

Valentines Dinner & Dance

Sponsorship Needed to Make this a success!

Tickets on sale Now ! Cost is $50 After Mass & at Church Office

Thank you and for

questions please call Liz Madrid at 432-352-1961

Please pray for our youth attending the Bread of Life Retreat this weekend. They will be returning home this

Sunday and look forward to sharing their experiences with friends and family.

Thursday, February 1st Pizza Lunch for all High School students at the

youth building. $5 donation suggested.

Friends are welcome to come!

Youth News No LifeTeen this Sunday! But let everything you do this week be for the greater Glory of God.

28 de enero 2018 Domingo 4º del Tiempo Ordinario - Ciclo B

Hoy el evangelista Marcos nos trae la primera vez que Jesús actúa públicamente y lo hace demostrando su poder de sanación.

Los invito a estar muy atentos a las lecturas y veremos como Jesús no se deja condicionar por nada, ni por nadie, por ello su primera curación la hace en sábado, día de descanso para el pueblo judío, y que dedican a escuchar a los escribas que hablan de las tradiciones religiosas de su pueblo. Pero Jesús ha descubierto el Amor sanador de Dios y quiere restituir al hombre su salud, su libertad, por ello no habla como cualquier profeta, sino con fuerza y sin miedo, porque sabe que Dios lo apoya. Su predicación es diferente, no repite lo que otros han dicho, por ello aquel espíritu al que Jesús ordena que se vaya, aunque se resiste al principio termina por abandonar y dejar que entre la luz en aquel hombre alejado de Dios. ¿Cuántas personas vivimos hoy como aquel hombre poseído? Alejados de la palabra de Dios, dejando que habite en nosotros la oscuridad, la falta de amor, el desapego a la verdad… Apegados a mil cosas que nos atan y no nos hacen felices sino esclavos. Pero cuando conocemos a Jesús, descubrimos en Él su poder curativo, nos dejamos invadir por su amor y nos liberamos de todas las ataduras superfluas que nos buscamos para sentir seguridad. El poder y el amor que Jesús nos demuestra hacen que nos liberemos de todo aquello que nos oprime y no nos deja crecer como hijos de Dios libres y responsables. Nos sentimos curados vivimos de otra forma, más humana, más acogedora, más cercana, nos hacemos más bondadosos, perdonamos con amor y trabajamos para que nuestro entorno, nuestro mundo sea más solidario, más generoso. Dejamos que la Luz inunde cada rincón, para que no haya ninguna persona que viva la esclavitud de la oscuridad. Con cariño un abrazo y una bendición para esta semana.

Hermana Gertrudis Muñoz Mendieta I.C.A.S.

AVISOS:

• 1 de febrero reunión de la Asociación Guadalupana salón 8 a las 6:00 p.m.

Tengamos presente que Nuestro Señor está

expuesto todos los días en la capilla, no lo

dejemos esperando. Tenemos mucha

necesidad de oración.

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Próximas clases bautismales:

Febrero 4th & 11th Marzo 4th & 11th

Ingles : 2:00 - 4:30 Español : 2:30 - 5:00

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.

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Marco walked timidly into the office of Helping Hands with a secret so big he had to lean over and whisper it to me. "I can't read" he said. It took courage to tell a stranger he is 60 years old and has never been taught to read. What would be their reaction? Derision? Sympathy? Impatience? He lives in the shadows of Midland, circling the periphery of our lives. We never see him or others like him. Because he can't read, he doesn't see those things that we see and take for granted such as street signs, fast food menus, or grocery items. Abandoned by family and with few friends, he struggles in his meager existence by picking up cans and doing yard work, which has been difficult lately because of the bad weather. He lost his job 5 months ago because of newly forming cataracts and wears glasses that he found. Marco has always paid his rent on time in the 15 years he has lived in his apartment, but now he can't gather enough money to pay rent and his electric bill and buy a little food. Someone referred him to Helping Hands and we were happy to help him but we are also concerned about him. Marco did not know he can get help with eye surgery and glasses; food; and transportation. He didn’t know he can file for Food Stamps. He walks everywhere, even across town (doesn't own even a bicycle) to have someone read his bills to him. He has a childlike faith in people and I God whom he says has always provided for him. He humbled me and made me realize how blessed I am. We will be talking to Marco more in the next few weeks to help him with cataract surgery if needed and with much needed glasses right away. He is not alone anymore thanks to the generosity of your donations to Helping Hands and your compassion for people like Marco.

In gratitude, we thank you for being God's Helping Hands.

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 two weeks:

Electric 8 families $ 1,773.97 Water 5 families $ 649.27 Rent 26 families $ 22,743.91 Legal 1 family $ 275.00 Medical 1 family $ 94.67 TOTAL $ 25,536.82

www.helpinghandsmidland.com

Upcoming Baptismal Classes:

February 4th & 11th March 4th & 11th

English : 2:00 - 4:30 Spanish: 2:30 - 5:00

Please Call Parish Office to Register (432) 520–7394.

Pilgrimage to San Juan Basilica in McAllen

Sponsored by Guadalupana Sociedad of San Angelo Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart, April 28-30, 2018 Visiting the surrounding area churches. Special presentation By Author/Priest Jorge Gomez, Rector of the Basilica on his book on the Virgen de Guadalupe. Please call Lupe 262-0001; Alma 212-1288; Martha 655-4427 or Manuel 651-5874

CRS RICE BOWL!

Our parish will be participating in CRS Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program, as a way to encounter Jesus through others especially through the most vulnerable in our World . Rice Bowls will be in the foyer. Please be sure to take one home and use the easy and fun resources to

deepen your family’s Lent experience. Your prayers, fasting and almsgiving this Lenten season will help Catholic Relief Services continue to provide life-saving assistance in nearly 100 countries. CRS works on our behalf to care for the poorest in our world and to end global poverty.