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St. Stephen Catholic Church Parish Staff
Rev. Manuel Pérez, Pastor
[email protected] 423-892-1261 X 2
Rev. Christopher Manning, Associate Pastor
[email protected] 423-892-1261 X 9
Gary Brinkworth, Deacon [email protected]
423-892-1261 X 7 Vince Hotton, Bookkeeper
[email protected] 423-486-9909
Karen Underwood, Christian Formation Coordinator
[email protected] 423-892-2957
Cynthia Spangler, Music Coordinator
[email protected]
423-802-6028 Sherry Ferguson, Church Secretary
[email protected] 423-892-1261 X 4
Robert M. Sullivan, Contract Administrator
[email protected]
423-718-8308 Steve Reker, Facilities Manager
[email protected] 423-892-1261
Steve Underwood, Maintenance
Parish Goal:
To Establish An Assembly Of
Believers Who Remain In The
Word.
Mission Statement:
To Live And Proclaim The
Good News Of Jesus Every
Day.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY &
JOSEPH
Church Office: 423-892-1261 Church Fax: 423-892-3242
Church Email:
info.ststephenchatt.org Church Website:
www.ststephenchatt.org Church Office Hours: Mon. -Thur.,
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7111 Lee Highway Chattanooga, TN 37421
May The Holy
Family Protect Our
St. Stephen Families
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What’s Happening This Week
Saturday, Dec. 26
ST. STEPHEN
CONFESSIONS: 4:00 - 4:45 P.M.
MASS TIME: 5:00 P.M.
Sunday, Dec. 27
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY &
JOSEPH
MASS TIMES: 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
Monday, Dec. 28
THE HOLY INNOCENTS
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M. in the Church
Tuesday, Dec. 29
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M.
Wednesday, Dec. 30
DAILY MASS: 6:00 P.M. in the Church
NO CHRISTIAN FORMATION & YOUTH
MINISTRY
Thursday, Dec. 31
OFFICE CLOSED
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M.
Friday, Jan. 1, 2021
THE SOLOMNITY OF MARY
OFFICE CLOSED
DAILY MASSES: 10:00 A.M.
Saturday, Jan. 2
CONFESSIONS: 4:00 - 4:45 P.M.
MASS: 5:00 P.M.
Sunday, Jan. 3
STS. BASIL THE GREAT & GREOGORY
NAZIANZEN
MASS TIMES: 8:30 A.M. & 11 A.M.
Mass intentions beginning this week:
Sat., Dec. 26- 5:00 p.m. St. Stephen Church
Sun., Dec. 27- 8:30 a.m. +Rusty Phillips
By Liz Phillips +Casimir Wanczyk By The Adams Family
+Dave Jarrett By Vince & Kathy Hotton
Sun., Dec. 27 - 11:00 a.m. +Ted McDermott
By Nancy Brame Mon., Dec. 28- 8:30 a.m.
+Chris McDonald By Maryann Duvall
Tues., Dec. 29 - 8:30 a.m. All Ministries of St. Stephen
Church
By St. Stephen Church Weds., Dec. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
All Christian Formation Families & Teacher
By St. Stephen Church Thurs., Dec. 31 - 8:30 a.m.
All Doctors, Nurses and Caregivers By St. Stephen Church
Fri., Jan. 1—10:00 a.m. +Deceased Members of St. Stephen
Church
By St. Stephen Church Sat., Jan. 2 - 5:00 p.m.
St. Stephen Church Sun., Jan. 3 - 8:30 a.m. +Joe & +Ruby
Terrell
By The Terrell Family
+Casimir Wanczyk
By Mike & Phyllis Horten
+Rachel Fowler
By Priscilla McLean Sun., Jan. 3 - 11:00 a.m.
+Deacon Tom Johnson
By Betty Johnson
+Beverly Hunter
By Mike Hunter & Family
DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY &
JOSEPH
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Please pray for our sick parishioners, relatives and
friends:
Bill Balsis, Millie Batts, Nicole Berros, Robert Black, Al
Burzese, Ryan Clark, Peggy Conway, Jennifer Craig,
Tom Craig, Robert Cunningham, Frank Currie, Whitt Davis, Bill
Dean, Chrissy Fletcher,
Michael Gallagher, Cody Herron, Rick Hirko, Alexsis Ippolito,
Ivey Kate, Nancy Koprek, Don Krupp, Linda
Lee, Christopher J. Long, Dennis Lowe, Louise McAvoy, Ronald
Mellon, Daniel Merriman, Donald Milewski,
Dorothy Miller, Gail Nevins, Jason Nunley, Britany O’Brian,
Emily Powell, Truyen Rahm, Pati Ray, Kathy
Rittgers, Alan Robinson, Teresa Robinson, Jan Rodriguez, Phillip
Savageot, Jim Scally, Manuel Sierra, Jr.,
Cassidy Simms, Bob Smelas, Dawon Stephens, Pat Strebeck, Jill
Stone, Vivian Stone, Sarah Lyons Sturm,
Chuck Toeller, Nicholas Thorp, Nancy Veracruz, Arlene Webb,
Juanita White, Berthold Wiegand,
Doreen Wirchansky, Jerry Williams and Tom Witt.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
If you would like your
Anniversary
mentioned in the Bulletin,
please contact the church office
three (3) weeks before.
423-892-1261 x 4.
Congratulations to the
following on their Wedding
Anniversary:
Kiran & Roshney Prince—1st
Bob & Cathy Quick—8th
Steve & Lisa Hawk—14th
Zane & Lori Fox—36th
Jack & Mary Malek—40th
Edwin & Patricia Bowmer—47th
Norman & Joyce Shelton—60th
Praying for the Sick List
If you would like St. Stephen Catholic Church to
pray for you or your family member, please call the
office at 423-892-1261 x4 & we will gladly put them
on our prayer list. If you see someone on the list
that needs to come off the prayer list, please call the
office an let us know. Prayers are a powerful thing.
They really work and we as Catholics believe in
“The Power of Prayer”
Reminder:
Due to the Privacy (HIPAA) Laws hospitals
will not notify us if you or your loved one is
admitted. A family member must notify us
if you wish for one of the Priests to visit the
hospital.
Ministers List for Next Week
Saturday, Jan. 2 at 5:00 P.M.
Lector: Al Henry
Sunday, Jan. 3 at 8:30 A.M. Lector: Vincinetta Brown
Sunday, Jan. 3 at 11 A.M.
Lector: Dana Adams
DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY &
JOSEPH
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NEW PARISHIONER/CHANGES
___ New Parishioner ___ Moving out of parish ___ Information has
changed
Name ______________________________________ Address
___________________________________
City, Zip ___________________________________ Phone
_____________________________________
Email Address:______________________________
Please pick up a registration form from the church Office or by
the Flower Charts in the vestibule. These
forms are more detailed, so please use them.
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors
through the prophets; in these last days, he
has spoken to us through the Son.”
Mass at St. Stephen Catholic Church with
The CDC guidelines.
1. Please wear a mask properly,
covering nose and mouth.
2. Please use the hand sanitizer.
3. Please stay 6 feet distance apart.
4. Please stay at home if you don’t feel
well.
Christian Formation for 2020-2021
Classes 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Classes resume on Jan. 13, 2021!
Please call Karen Underwood at 423-892-2957 for any
questions.
FORMED provides amazing content 24/7 for you to grow in
your faith. Our parish has invested in FORMED, so each of us
might grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and in our
desire to share our Faith with others, especially those closest
to
us. It’s FREE and EASY to Register!
Go online to formed.org
Go to the upper right corner and click sign in
Enter Parish Access Code: EFY4KX
DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY &
JOSEPH
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE Winter driving tips -
Keep cold-weather gear in your car, such as a blanket, glass
scraper, snacks and water, especially on long trips.
Don’t be a “peep hole” driver, defrost your windshield before
you leave.
Make certain your tires are properly inflated & have plenty
of tread.
Always keep at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle.
Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, like a garage.
Do not use cruise control when driving on any wet slippery
surface.
Deer are on the move during this time of year, use extra caution
in areas where they live.
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Advertiser of the Week:
Residential Window Cleaning & Pressure
Washing
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
FY 2020-2021 7/1/2020- 6/30/2021 FY 2020-2021
12/13/2020
Envelopes: $8,912.50 $171,357.25 $525,000.00
Faith Direct: $10,612.00 $109,619.65 Include above
Loose: $609.57 $12,095.36 $51,000.00
Children: $ $20.00 $300.00
Renov./Repair $6,393.50 $71,595.50 $100,000.00
St. Stephen is sustained by the generosity of our
parishioners through Time, talent, and treasure.
Registered Families: 662 Mass Attendance: 463
Would you like to invest or
donate to
St. Stephen Parish?
Please contact
Fr. Manuel Pérez
THANK YOU: This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without
charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all
publishing costs with which
the church would otherwise be responsible for. Please patronize
these sponsors as a thank
you for their kind generosity.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY &
JOSEPH
PREGNANCY HELP CENTER AND ERLANGER PARTNERSHIP
The CCETN Chattanooga Pregnancy Help Center has recently
partnered with Erlanger NICU/PICU to help families whose babies
have special equipment needs
due to medical issues. They are in need of these specific items
or donations to help purchase the items. Your generosity would be a
huge blessing to these families.
Please contact Sheri at 423-826-0673 for more information. Items
needed: Graco Fast Action Jogger LX Stroller
Backpack designed to hold a feeding pump and tube
HELP FAMILIES WITH INTENSIVE CARE BABIES
Sometimes God calls us to use our hardships as a blessing for
others. If you or
anyone you know has had experience with a baby who was born with
needs for
intensive care, please consider being a mentor at the Pregnancy
Help Center. We
need men, women and bilingual volunteers with this background.
It would take 1.5- 3
hours of your time weekly and can be done at home. Mentoring
training will be
provided. Contact Sheri at 423-826-0673 for more
information.
YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONS Contributions for 2020 must be in the
office by Dec. 30, 2020. Contributions in
the Jan. 2 & 3. Collections will be counted as 2021 even if
they are dated 2020.
Keep in mind that the office is closed on Dec. 31, 2020. Tax
statements for 2020
will be mailed to anyone contributing $250 or more by Jan. 31,
2021. If you
contributed less than $250 and require a statement, please call
the office. The
Bishops Appeal & Home Campaign statements will come from the
Diocese.
https://www.gracobaby.com/strollers/jogging-strollers/fastaction/fastaction-jogger-lx-stroller/SAP_2083431.html
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BAPTISM - Parents who wish to have their child baptized
are asked to register for the class by contacting the parish
office at 423-892-1261 x 4.
RECONCILIATION - Saturday at 4:00—4:45 p.m.
MATRIMONY - Four months notice required. You must be
registered parishioner. Contact the parish office.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK - Please call Fr. Manuel Pérez at
892-1261 ext. 2 or Fr. Christopher Manning at 892- 1261
ext. 9. Please have family member call the office and
request a visit from one of the Priests.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION- For K through 12th grade.
Classes meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
during the school year. Families must be registered
parishioners of St. Stephen. Contact Karen Underwood for
information at 892-2957.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). RCIA
meets
on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room
(Top floor of the Administration Building). For more
information contact Ro Wensel 423-240-9845 or Tom
Cain 423-718-0619. Virtually
ADORATION - First Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m.—
6:00 p.m.
For more information contact Theresa Cole 423-432-7007
or Pat Bodnar 423-855-4717. (Not Now Due to COVID-19)
ADULT EDUCATION - For more information contact
Dennis Jones 423-310-8460. (Not Now Due to COVID-19)
ADULT BIBLE STUDY - Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Call Joan
Roueche at 635-0857 on Zoom now.
CHOIR PRACTICE - Every Tuesday from 7:00- 8:00 p.m.
Contact Cynthia Spangler at 802-7192. (Not Now Due to
COVID-19)
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LUNCH PROGRAM provides lunch
to families the first Wednesday of the month. Call Rosie
Powell at 413-6998 (Not Now Due to COVID-19)
ROSARY- Prayed daily after 8:30 a.m. Mass. by
John Laliberte following Mass in the Church.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP - Meets the 2nd
and 4th Wed. from 6:30 –7:00 p.m. Call Jill Walsh at
899-6148. Going on now in the Church.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Sharon Vannucci, Chair
Person…………….……………………….….….......296-0537 Priscila McLean,
Secretary……………………………………….…………….. 503-3665 John Vannucci, Parish
Life…………………………………...….……….……. 296-0537 Nancy Powell,
Communication…………….………………………..…....770-363-6952 Myrtle Englert,
Family Life…………………………………………....…....812-449-6104 Karen Underwood,
Education……………………………………….…..…..... 238-4075 Dennis Jones, Adult
Education……………………………………………..…..310-8460 Dana Adams, Adult
Education…………………………………………………..280-9159
PARISH FINANCE BOARD Trina Hicks,
Chair……………………………………………………….…….... 899-3755 John DiPrima
…………………………………..……………....................……344-8211 Lorrie
Levitt-Haufe………………………………………………………………...954-9720 Ron
Schleifer…………………………………………………………………….. 499-0249 Robert
Sullivan…………………..……………...…..………………………….... 718-8308 Paul Wurm
…………………………………………………………………...…... 902-4836
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Sharon Vannucci………………………………….…………………………..... 296-0537
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES George Bercaw, O.P. Readers
………………………………………………... .309-1798 Victor Williams, Altar
Servers/EMHC…………...…………………………….. 645-0745
PRIME TIMERS +50
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Dining Out Experience - Contact Patti & Cliff Crownover
at
344-3575.
Gourmet Cocktails - Contact Gene & Peggy Delett at
762-8025.
Sporting Events - Contact Bill Reynolds at 893-8300.
Game Day - Chair Mary Hess at 855-0237. Meets
Mondays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the small hall. Any Euchre
fans? Our Monday afternoon games group is planning on
playing Euchre on the 1st Monday of the month (and
other times when we have enough people). Other
Mondays we may play Phase 10, Golf, GREED, Oklahoma,
Dominoes, or any other games. We play from 1 – 2:30
p.m. in the small hall. Free! Come when you can.
Sewing Group - Sewers, cutters, ironers needed on the
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Thursday from 10 a.m. - noon to make
Prayer Blankets. Contact Mary Hess at 855-0237.
BUNCO - First Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the
small hall. Contact Sharon Vannucci at 296-0537.
Book Club - Last Monday of the month 6:30 p.m. in the
Administration Building in the Prime Timer’s Room.
Contact Myrtle Englert at 812-449-6104.
Lunch Bunch - Meets at 11:15 a.m. on the 2nd Wednesday
of the month at different area restaurants. Contact
Priscilla McLean at 503-3665.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY &
JOSEPH
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An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are
present in the Most Holy
Sacrament. I love You above all
things, and I desire to receive
You into my soul. Since I cannot
at this moment receive You
sacramentally, come at least
spiritually into my heart. I
embrace You as if You were
already there and unite myself
wholly to You. Never permit me
to be separated from You.
Amen
Prayer to St. Michael
Saint Michael, the Archangel,
defend us in battle, be our
protection against the
wickedness and snares of the
devil. May God rebuke him, we
humbly pray; and do thou, O
Prince of heavenly host, by the
power of God, thrust into Hell
Satan and the other spirits who
prowl about the world seeking
the ruin of souls.
Amen
DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY &
JOSEPH
