WEBSITE:STSTEPHENMPK.ORG - EMAIL: [email protected]320 W. GARVEY AVE. MONTEREY PARK 91754 (626)573-0427 “We are a diverse faith community that strives to conform ourselves into the image of Christ in and through the power of the Holy Spirit, and nourished by The Word, Sacraments and Tradition to give glory to God and to be a light unto the nations.” ST STEPHEN MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM (English) Sunday 7:00 AM (English) 9:00 AM (Spanish) 11:00 AM (English) 2:00 PM (Indonesian) Mon-Sat Daily Mass: 8:30 AM Perpetual Help Novena Mass Wednesday 6:30 PM Friday 7:00 PM (Spanish) Reconciliaon Saturdays 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Fr. Joseph Magdaong Administrator Fr. Ali Kanissius Associate Armando & Irene Estrada Deacon Couple Monica Gonzales-Diaz Business Manager Alicia Vazquez Office Manager Beatriz Garcia Dale Ann Torbey Secretaries Chrisna Arellano School Principal (626) 573-1716 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm No Evening Hours Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Closed 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm "Why do questions arise in your hearts?" After the Resurrection, the Apostles experienced their fair share of incredulity. Jesus had died-John had been there-and now the tomb was emp- ty. What should they believe? Was the Jesus before them truly real? And who was Jesus really? It's no surprise that the Apos- tles were initially "startled and terrified" to the extent that they "thought that they were seeing a ghost." Jesus has compassion on his confused friends. Once he af- firms his non-ghostly identity--"look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself"--Jesus gets down to business. He has risen from the dead, but life would not con- tinue as normal. Throughout Jesus' ministry, he spoke in parables and veiled prophetic language. His followers likely thought much of his words were metaphors, some symbolism for the person and their relation to God. Now Jesus has something else in mind. He "opened their minds to understand the scriptures," making known the connections between his own words and deeds and "everything written about [him] in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms." Why now? Why this increased depth of understanding? The answer lies in the shifting role of the Apostles. "You are witnesses of these things." The treasury of truth is no longer Jesus' responsibility alone but our own. Then and there, the Apostles are appointed to proclaim the death and resur- rection of Jesus, the forgiveness of sins and the mercy of God. This message is no longer for only the Jewish people but "all the nations." This is our invitation! We have the rich heritage of the Church's teaching. By sacramental grace, God's "peace" is "with [us]." We, too, are sent to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and the hope that belongs to his call. Men’s Retreat April 27 - 29 St. Stephen Parish Retreat for Men will be held at Ma- ter Dolorosa Retreat Center in the city of Sierra Madre. The retreat, which is preached by the Passionate Retreat Team, begins Friday evening and concludes early Sunday afternoon. The lovely grounds and peaceful atmosphere of Mater Dolo- rosa make this a perfect spot for a weekend of spiritual renewal and growth. Please call Augie Koch (626) 281-0605 for more information or to reserve your spot. FLORES DE MAYO CELEBRATION OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 Parish Hall / 6:30 pm $25 per person Tickets are available in the Parish Office Come join The Knights of Columbus for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration Saturday May 5th in the Gathering Place after 5:00 pm Mass. We will have Music & Food, $1 Carne Asada Tacos and more.
320 W. GARVEY AVE. MONTEREY PARK 91754 (626)573-0427
“We are a diverse faith
community that strives to
conform ourselves into the
image of Christ in
and through the power
of the Holy Spirit, and
nourished by The Word,
Sacraments and Tradition
to give glory to
God and to be a light
unto the nations.”
ST STEPHEN MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
(English) Sunday 7:00 AM (English)
9:00 AM (Spanish) 11:00 AM (English)
2:00 PM (Indonesian) Mon-Sat Daily Mass:
8:30 AM Perpetual Help Novena Mass
Wednesday 6:30 PM Friday 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Reconciliation Saturdays 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fr. Joseph Magdaong Administrator Fr. Ali Kanissius
Associate Armando & Irene Estrada
Deacon Couple Monica Gonzales-Diaz
Business Manager Alicia Vazquez
Office Manager Beatriz Garcia
Dale Ann Torbey Secretaries
Christina Arellano School Principal (626) 573-1716
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
No Evening Hours Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closed 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
"Why do questions arise in your hearts?" After the Resurrection,
the Apostles experienced their fair share of incredulity. Jesus
had died-John had been there-and now the tomb was emp-
ty. What should they believe? Was the Jesus before them truly
real? And who was Jesus really? It's no surprise that the Apos-
tles were initially "startled and terrified" to the extent that they
"thought that they were seeing a ghost."
Jesus has compassion on his confused friends. Once he af-
firms his non-ghostly identity--"look at my hands and my feet,
that it is I myself"--Jesus gets down to business. He has risen from the dead, but life would not con-
tinue as normal. Throughout Jesus' ministry, he spoke in parables and veiled prophetic language.
His followers likely thought much of his words were metaphors, some symbolism for the person and
their relation to God. Now Jesus has something else in mind. He "opened their minds to understand
the scriptures," making known the connections between his own words and deeds and "everything
written about [him] in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms."
Why now? Why this increased depth of understanding? The answer lies in the shifting role of the
Apostles. "You are witnesses of these things." The treasury of truth is no longer Jesus' responsibility
alone but our own. Then and there, the Apostles are appointed to proclaim the death and resur-
rection of Jesus, the forgiveness of sins and the mercy of God. This message is no longer for only
the Jewish people but "all the nations."
This is our invitation! We have the rich heritage of the Church's teaching. By sacramental grace,
God's "peace" is "with [us]." We, too, are sent to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and the
hope that belongs to his call.
Men’s Retreat April 27 - 29
St. Stephen Parish Retreat for Men will be held at Ma-
ter Dolorosa Retreat Center in the city of Sierra Madre. The retreat, which is preached by the Passionate Retreat Team, begins Friday evening and concludes early Sunday afternoon. The lovely grounds and peaceful atmosphere of Mater Dolo-rosa make this a perfect spot for a weekend of spiritual renewal and growth.
Please call Augie Koch (626) 281-0605 for more information or to reserve your spot.
FLORES DE MAYO CELEBRATION OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
Parish Hall / 6:30 pm
$25 per person
Tickets are available in the Parish Office
Come join The Knights of Columbus for a
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Saturday May 5th in the Gathering Place
after 5:00 pm Mass.
We will have Music & Food,
$1 Carne Asada Tacos and more.
Cada año, los tres primeros domingos del Tiempo de Pascua el Evangelio trata
de las apariciones de Jesús resucitado a sus discípulos. Hoy a pesar de estar en
el ciclo B que es propio de San Marcos la lectura es tomada de Lucas y es con-
tinuación del relato de Emaús. Fijémonos, en los acontecimientos y la forma
evangelizadora del Señor. Saludo de paz, el susto y el miedo de los presentes
es notorio, las dudas de algunos de ellos, el soplo del espíritu, la misión confi-
ada y llevar la Buena Nueva a todos. La misión entonces y ahora es: ser testi-
gos de su resurrección. Todos los elementos dados ayudan a entender el Mis-
terio Pascual. Nuestra oración debe ser pedirle con fervor al Señor que nos ayude a abrir el entendimiento, para
que como nos dice el Papa Francisco de verdad ser auténticos discípulos misioneros de Jesucristo.
Reflexionemos, en el siguiente pasaje de la Sagrada Escritura. "Entonces les abrió la mente para que entendi-
eran las Escrituras, les dijo: los padecimientos del Mesías y su resurrección de entre los muertos al tercer día".
(Lucas 24:45). ¡Que concreto es Jesús en guiar a sus discípulos en la experiencia de su resurrección! En este
pasaje busca a sus discípulos en el lugar concreto, les invita a toquen su cuerpo resucitado, come con ellos pes-
cado asado y una porción de miel. Les pregunta el porqué se desconciertan. En el hoy de la Iglesia y como
bautizado. ¿Qué te desconcierta de Jesús? ¿Comprendes el porqué de sus actitudes? El viene a nosotros en el
lugar que nos encontramos, el nos toca con su perdón y nos invita a su mesa en la Eucaristía. ¡Aleluya!
ST STEPHEN MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH
5 minutos de Oracion en el Hogar Los misales con oraciones diarias están disponibles en la Oficina Parroquial por $1.00. Estos misales
incluyen las lecturas diarias, oraciones y reflexións para el mes entero.
La campaña de Unidos en Misión continúa y espera-mos que con su ayuda podamos lograr nuestro objeti-vo parroquial. Si aún no lo ha hecho, considere hacer una donación para ayudarnos con nuestros esfuerzos.
META PARROQUIAL: $37,415.00
TOTAL PAGADO: $17,114.55
SALDO PENDIENTE: $20,300.45
Gracias por su apoyo continuado a
Unidos en Misión 2018
FLORES DE MAYOCELEBRACIÓN DE
NUESTRA MADRE BENDITA
SÁBADO, 19 DE MAYO DE 2018
Salón parroquial / 6:30 P. M.
$25 por persona
Los boletos están disponibles
en la Oficina Parroquial
El Ministerio de Oración
“Luz del Espiritu Santo”
DONACION $10.00, incluye comida - habra cuidado de niños
Favor de llama a Maria Hernandez (626)569-0875 para más información.
Acompañe a Los Caballeros de Colón
para un Celebración del
Cinco de Mayo
Sábado 5 de mayo en el jardin parroquial
después de la misa de las 5:00 p.m.
Habra música y comida, Tacos de Asada por $1
y mucho mas.
Todos estan invitados
APRIL 15 • THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 5:00 pm Esperanza Farias (D) Josefina Robledo de V. (D)
SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018 7:00 am In Thanksgiving for all of the people that volunteer at St. Stephen Parish
9:00 am Nancy Saavedra (D) Arturo Perez (D) Guellimero Perez
11:00 am In Thanksgiving the Fabricante Family Rodrigo Garcia (D) Edward Salaises (D) MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018 8:30 am Engracia Garcia (D)
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 8:30 am Animas Benditas del Purgatorio Leo & Martha Sanchez 47th Wedding Anniversary WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 8:30 am Lost Souls in Purgatory 6:30 pm For Catholic Teaching THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018 8:30 am Fr. Joseph - Happy Birthday!!! For all Unborn Babies FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 8:30 am In Thanksgiving 7:00 pm St. Stephen Parishioners
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 8:30 am Lester Holtzen (L)
A Few Minutes of Prayer in the Home Daily prayer books are available for purchase in the
Parish Office for $1. These prayer books include the daily readings, prayers and reflection for the entire month.
April 7th & 8th $7,833.48
Second Collection $1,454.32
Wednesday Novena $90.00
Friday Evening Mass $48.00
Online Giving $553.00
Thank you for your commitment to your parish.
The Legion of Mary meet
every Wednesday
at 7:00 pm in Room 2
following the 6:30
Novena Mass
Please Pray For…..
Frances Salaises, Kitty Carlucci, Ana Nunez, Maria Gonzalez, Rita Thoms, Elizabeth Dodge, Virginia Medina, Rudy Barraza, Kathy Garcia, Helen Lawrence, Frances Montez, Ramiro Sanchez, Judy Backer, Mayo & Teresa Ycedo, Al & Susan Acosta, Ray Fratino, Florence Kreslake, Fran-cisco Paniagua, Anna Barellano, Carlos Godinez, Bertha Marquez, Kim Chacon, Larry Hernandez, Will Martinez, Janine Lugo, George Gomez, Luis Hernandez, Craig Heller, Priscilla Isip, Bernadette Zavala, Elsa Hil-ton, Pio Rongavilla, Patricia McAvoy, Rocky & Micahel Terasas, Michael Barajas, Hugo Fressle, Lung Family, Tam Family, Caroline Kolander, Daniel Jara, Monica Mendoza, Emilia Rodriguez, Monica Hernandez, Daniel Perez, Adam Zavala, David Perez, Jose Maria De La Roca-Velazquez, Peggy A. Jasso, Larry Siefker, Susana Arriola, Arnold Vega, Carlos Alberto Ornelas, Angie Terrazas, Marilyn Teraza, Romie Platt, Elizabeth
To insure that the prayer list is accurate, please contact the parish
office on a monthly basses if you would like for your name to remain
on the this.
T his years Together in Mission campaign is well underway and, and we are hoping that with your help we will be
able to achieve our parish goal. If you haven't already done so, please consider making a donation to help us with our efforts.
