MASSES FOR THE WEEK - St. Stephen Church

MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
4:30 P.M.
GEORGE & HELEN McMAHON (Janet Elliot)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 – THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
9:30 A.M.
RICHARD TOCK (Cera Family)
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
NO MASS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
8:00 A.M.
MASS AT MT. CARMEL
8:30 A.M.
MASS AT ST. MARY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
8:30 A.M.
ELIZABETH & GERALD TRUDELL (Family)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
NO MASS
ST STEPHEN CHURCH
NILES, OHIO
JANUARY 11, 2015
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
8:30 A.M.
ELEANOR GEORGE (Son, Paul)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
4:30 P.M.
STEVE RUMAN (Mary Ruman & Frankie)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 – SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9:30 A.M.
DOROTHY WILSON (Husband, Millard)
NOTE: If you would like to bring up the offertory gifts during a Mass that is scheduled for a family member or
friend, please see the ushers before Mass.
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP:
ATTENDANCE:
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Saturday
Sunday
12/24/14
12/25/14
12/27/14
12/28/14
01/03/15
01/04/15
4:30 p.m. Mass...........445
9:30 a.m. Mass...........178
4:30 p.m. Mass……….145
9:30 a.m. Mass……….180
4:30 p.m. Mass..........121
9:30 a.m. Mass..........164
STEWARDSHIP: ~ WEEKLY BUDGETED NEED
OFFERING ~ December 27/28
Surplus / (Deficit)
152 Envelopes
OFFERING – Solemnity
82 Envelopes
OFFERING ~ January 03/04
Surplus/ (Deficit)
134 Envelopes
CHRISTMAS to date
KEEP THE KIDS WARM
DEBT REDUCTION
$5,788.00
$5,389.02
($398.98)
$1,704.00
$4,580.96
$ 496.96
$11,928.10
$213.00
$400.00
Thank you for your continued support of your parish.
THEME: THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S SPIRIT WAS UPON JESUS.
The Spirit of God moved and worked in the lives of prophets and saints. But the fullness of God’s Spirit
rested upon his son, Jesus. The power and presence of the Holy Spirit was evident in the life of Jesus.
When we open our lives to Jesus, we receive the same Spirit that strengthened and sustained Jesus during
his life and ministry.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Isaiah prophesies that God will send his servant, the one whom God’s Spirit will rest. In our reading from the
Acts of the Apostles, Peter confirms that God’s Spirit was upon Jesus at his baptism. A voice from heaven
declared that Jesus was God’s beloved son, in whom he was well pleased.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
Even Jesus needed RECOGNITION (“You are my Son”), AFFECTION (“My beloved”) and AFFIRMATION (“I
am pleased.”) It is too easy to focus on irritating behaviors in our family and take for granted all the positives.
In this New Year take a lesson from Our Father and be an AFFIRMER, not a BLAMER.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
When Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened and a voice said “You are my beloved Son, with you I am
well pleased”. Do we recognize our unity with Jesus Christ in our baptism? Are we willing to fulfill the
promises of our baptism to become the beloved sons and daughters of the heavenly Father, by serving him
and our brothers and sisters?
PARISH NEWS
“MORE THAN JUST THE CHURCH BULLETIN”
Please be sure to visit our website: www.ststephenchurchniles.com
SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTION
VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
We have openings for the Eternal Flame and the Sanctuary Lamp intentions.
The offering is $5 and they will burn all week of the date you request. Please call the rectory
to schedule.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
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Serving Mass January 17 & 18
Eucharistic Ministers
January 17th
January 18th
Lectors
January 17th
January 18th
Altar Servers
January 17th
January 18th
Sacristans
January 17th
January 18th
4:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
J. Kolesar/ F. Dillon/ J. Yuhasz
S. Hodge/ D. Butler/ J. Cullivan
4:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
A. Granny
J. Neopolitan
4:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
G. McMahan/ A. Reed
S. Garcar/ N. Neopolitan
4:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
D. Donnelly
F. Burke
ST STEPHEN CHURCH
NILES, OHIO
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ETERNAL FLAME INTENTIONS - Week of JANUARY 4TH
IN MEMORY MARY ALICE (BAKER) MCCARLEY
By Family
IN MEMORY OF CHUCK HOGAN
By Anne Macali
DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
So as to facilitate the distribution of Holy Communion, the Sacristan for each particular Mass, will distribute
Holy Communion to the members of the Choir in the choir loft. They will also be responsible for insuring that
those who cannot walk forward to receive Holy Communion will receive the Eucharist. To that end, if you or
a loved on cannot walk forward for the reception of Holy Communion, please tell one of the Ushers before
Mass begins. Thanks, Fr. Korda
ATTN: PARENTS OF CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
Just a reminder that there will be a meeting for parents of Confirmation candidates next Sunday, January 18
during CCD in the Parish Center.
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
A Mardi Gras Celebration is being planned for February 13. There will be a meeting for anyone who would
like to help plan that event on Wednesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. in the parish Center. If you have any
questions or suggestions, please call the parish Center at 330-652-5511.
KEEP THE KIDS WARM
This weekend, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, marks the official end of Catholic Charities’ Keep the
Kids Warm campaign. However, donations will be accepted for this effort through February, and can be
made by visiting Catholic Charities’ website at www.ccdoy.org, or mail your contribution to Catholic Charities,
Keep the Kids Warm, P.O. Box 614,Youngstown, OH 44501.
ATTN: ANYONE INVOLVED IN CHURCH MINISTRY
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, CCD Teachers, Music Ministry~ All are invited to attend Liturgy Day, 2015 on
Saturday, January 31, 2015, 8:30—3:00 p.m. at St. William Parish, Champion. Cost is $28.00, which
includes lunch. (Discount for 5 or more from the same parish) Keynote speaker is Rita Thiron, Executive
Director, Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. 15 interesting workshops, each attendee chooses
2. For more information and/or to register, call Connie at the Parish Center @ 330-652-5511.
MINISTRIES TO THE SICK/HOMEBOUND
Do you know someone who would welcome the opportunity to receive Eucharist at home?
Please call Connie at 330-652-5511 and they will be added to our visitation list.
THIS WEEK AT ST. STEPHEN
ST STEPHEN CHURCH
NILES, OHIO
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 10th
3:45-4:15
Reconciliation
4:30 p.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11th
9:15 a.m.
CCD Classes at St. Stephen
9:30 a.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
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MONDAY, JANUARY 12
7:00 p.m. – Finance Meeting
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13th
8:30 a.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
6:30 p.m.
R.C.I.A. at St. Rose
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
7:00 p.m. Mardi Gras Planning Meeting
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th
8:30 a.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16th
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17th
3:45-4:15
Reconciliation
4:30 p.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18th
9:15 a.m.
CCD Classes at St. Stephen
Parent Meeting for Confirmation candidates
during CCD
9:30 a.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
ST. VINCENT DePAUL TRUMBULL COUNTY
Thank you to all those who support us. Your generosity will help us continue to serve those in need at the
St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen. We are also in need of working appliance, refrigerators, stoves, etc. in good
condition. We will pick them up, call us at 330-369-4198.
SOUP LABEL AND BOXTOPS
For parishioners who save Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education, you can place them in a plain
envelope or sandwich bag and toss in the Sunday basket and we will see that the preschool gets them.
They have earned $300 so far this year in “free money” from what you have turned in so far. Thanks for
your help!
Even if the forces of darkness appear to prevail, those who believe in God know that evil and death do not
have the final say.’ Pope Saint John Paul II, 2001
OTHER NEWS
COMMUNITY SUPPERS: JANUARY ~ First Methodist Church, 608 N. Crandon Ave., Niles.
Suppers are free & open to the public every Thursday serving from 4:45 to 6 p.m.
HARRIET’S CUPBOARD – JANUARY ~ Toilet paper, paper towels and tissues.
There is a large box in the vestibule of the church for those who wish to help with this mission of Catholic
Charities
NILES COMMUNITY SERVICES...JANUARY FOOD COLLECTION....Cereal
VOCATIONS
God expressed His pleasure and joy as His Son, Jesus Christ, did His Father’s will and was baptized. This
same joy is expressed to us in many different ways when we follow or encourage someone to follow the way
of the Father. If God’s joy is to see you serve in the religious life, as a deacon or priest the contact Father
Christopher Luoni at 330-744-8451, or email him at: [email protected].
MARRIAGE MOMENTS AND PARENT POINTERS by Susan Vogt
Marriage Moment
If you’re too busy to have a weekly date with your spouse, you may be too busy. Tonight choose several
hours that you can devote just to each other next weekend. This week the wife plans what to do, next week
it’s the husband’s turn.
Parenting Pointer
Don’t think that you have to rush in with a solution to every problem your child has. Sometimes all that a
child needs is your listening presence to figure out his or her own solution.
MASS FOR LIFE
Join Bishop George V. Murry, S.J. to pray for a greater respect for all human life and for an end to
abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment at the annual diocesan Mass for Life on Saturday, January
17, 2015 at 12:00 noon at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). All expectant
mothers, fathers and families in attendance will be invited to receive a blessing for their unborn children.
A complimentary pasta luncheon will be provided in St. Columba Hall following Mass. All are welcomeno reservations needed.
HOLY HOURS FOR LIFE
ST STEPHEN CHURCH
NILES, OHIO
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NINE DAYS OF PRAYER, PENANCE and PILGRIMAGE
On January 22 our nation remembers the infamous 1973 Supreme Court decisions Row v. Wade and Doe v.
Bolton. Since then more than 55 million children’s lives have been lost to abortion, and the lives of their
parents have been shattered. In recent years, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have called
for “Nine Days of Praayer, Penance and Pilgrimage” to take place from the Saturday before January 22 until
the Sunday after. More information may be found at www.9daysforlife.com. The following are
opportunities to participate in the Nine days:
Holy Hours for Life will be observed in St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.) on Sunday,
January 18 beginning after the 4:00 pm Mass and concluding with Benediction at 7:00 pm. The Ancient
Order of Hibernians Division 6 and Men and Women United for Life will provide refreshments in St. Columba
Cathedral Hall. All are welcome.
DEFEND THE UNBORN! Join the March for Life on January 22, 2015
Buses are being organized in various locations through the Diocese of Youngstown to take pilgrims to the
annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. To find a bus near you contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage
and Family Life at [email protected] or 330-744-8451, ext 272.
NILES COMMUNITY SERVICES
Presents Night at the Races on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre. Doors open at
6 and racing begins at 6:30 p.m. Every $20 horse that is purchased gives you one free admission ticket,
which includes a pizza and salad buffet. If your sponsored horse wins, you get $40. The evening is BYOB
and snacks are welcome. During the evening, there will be a 50/50 raffle, a gift raffle and the night will
conclude with an auction race. All proceeds benefit Niles Community Services for their work with the needy
in our community.
SMART CHOICE FOOD PROGRAM
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Orders will be taken at New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview, Niles on Monday, January 12 from
11 a.m. until Noon; and at Niles Community Services from 1:30 until 2:15 p.m. Distribution date is Saturday,
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Jan 24 from 9 to 10 a.m. For more information call 330-652-4616.
WHITE MASS
The annual White Mass – celebrating and recognizing the ministry and work of those in the health
professions – will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Columba
located at 154 Wood St., Youngstown. A reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall. All are welcome. For
more information contact 330-744-8451, ext. 272 or [email protected].
WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
World Day for Consecrated Life will be observed on Sunday, February 8, 2015. The universal Church has
been celebrating World Day for Consecrated Life since 1997. Bishop George Murry, S.J. invites our
diocesan church to celebrate the gift of Consecrated Life with him and the religious of our Diocese on
Sunday, February 8, 2015 at St. Peter Church, Canton at the 11:00 am liturgy. All our welcome. Please
mark your calendar.
FIFTH ANNUAL SEARCH BEGINS FOR LONGEST MARRIED COUPLES IN UNITED STATES
The search for the longest married couples continues. In addition to honoring the longest married couple for
the entire United States, recognition will also be given to a couple from each state and territories who has
achieved that distinction. In the case of the United States couple, appropriate gifts will be presented to them
at a ceremony to be held at their location during Valentine’s week. The state winners will receive personal
recognition and a special certificate of achievement during that same time frame from the Worldwide
Marriage Encounter movement. For more information go to wwme.org and you can place your nomination
on the wwme.org website.

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