MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday Obligation: Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Holy Days: Consult Bulletin. Weekdays: Consult Bulletin. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Sunday: 8:30 a.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements must be made at the Rectory and the instruction class must be attended by the parents. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: To be arranged at the Rectory six months in advance of the wedding. HOSPITAL CALLS: When a member of your family is taken to the hospital, notify the Rectory. TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Rectory: 330-652-4396 ORGANIST: Meg Daniluk – 330-545-5466 E-MAIL: [email protected]WEB SITE: www.ststephenchurchniles.com CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE (CCD): Thursday, 6:00-7:45 p.m. at Niles Intermediate School CCD Coordinator: Mary Ann McMahon – 330-544-4766 NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Please register at once. MOVING: Notify the Rectory. QUESTIONS? BULLETIN NEWS: Bulletin deadline – Tuesday before 4:00 p.m. Call the Rectory. CHURCH SUPPORT: The weekly use of your envelopes with a donation justly related to your means, fulfills the obligation of church support. It also is one indication of your regular attendance at Mass, and an expression of your appreciation to God for what has been given to you. 129 West Park Avenue Niles, Ohio 44446 Rev. Richard Murphy, Pastor Deacon Frank Marino St. Stephen Church MISSION STATEMENT: We are St. Stephen Church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Since 1853, we have served the community of Niles. Through our Baptism, we are called to build our lives in the image of Christ through worship and prayer, in Word and Eucharist. Together we draw others close to God through our service, charity and evangelization. In a spirit of stewardship, we share our time, talent and treasure with the faith community and for future generations.
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MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday Obligation: Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
Holy Days: Consult Bulletin.
Weekdays: Consult Bulletin.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Sunday: 8:30 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements must be made at the Rectory
and the instruction class must be attended by the parents.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: To be arranged at the Rectory six months in
advance of the wedding.
HOSPITAL CALLS: When a member of your family is taken to
CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE (CCD): Thursday, 6:00-7:45 p.m. at Niles Intermediate School CCD Coordinator: Mary Ann McMahon – 330-544-4766
NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Please register at once.
MOVING: Notify the Rectory.
QUESTIONS? BULLETIN NEWS: Bulletin deadline – Tuesday before 4:00 p.m. Call the Rectory.
CHURCH SUPPORT: The weekly use of your envelopes with a donation justly related to your means, fulfills the obligation of church support. It also is one indication of your regular attendance at Mass, and an expression of your appreciation to God for what has been given to you.
129 West Park AvenueNiles, Ohio
44446 Rev. Richard Murphy,
Pastor
Deacon Frank Marino
St. Stephen Church
MISSION STATEMENT: We are St. Stephen Church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Since 1853, we have served the community of Niles. Through our Baptism, we are called to build our lives in the image of Christ through worship and prayer, in Word and Eucharist. Together we draw others close to God through our service, charity and evangelization. In a spirit of stewardship, we share our time, talent and treasure with the faith community and for future generations.
HERE AT ST. STEPHEN: In accordance with the Ohio Health Department protocol, unvaccinated persons must wear a mask in church. Fr. Murphy asks that all lay ministers, greeters and ushers wear them as well. All others are strongly encouraged to do so. With the recent surge in cases, it might be in everyone’s best interest to wear a mask in the church; not only to protect the congregation, but also Father Murphy, and by extension, his mother and recovering brother. While we want things to get back to normal, we also want to be cautious as we see how everything plays out. We will adjust as we can. We ask for your patience and understanding as we assemble as safely as we know how.
PRAYER LIST:We would like to offer everyone the opportunity to pray for our fellow parishioners and friends who are ill or in need of prayer for any reason. If you would like to add someone
to the list, please call the rectory and leave a message and we will add the requested person. Please remember the following in your prayers: Nancy Snider, Fred & Dorothy Bianco, Don Donnelly, Nancy Jayne, Chuck Jorza, Marguerite Kovach, Alida Lendvay, Patricia McMahon, David Holmes, Adelbert Durig, Mary Beth Havasi, Janet Kandrac, Sue Kopetsky, Jim Ogden, John Walsh, Dale Havaich, John Wilson, Kathy DeCristofaro, Mitzi Malvasi, Lou Lukz, Jennifer Cable, Michelle Howard, Jo Medovich, Keith Burke, Janeen Wukotich, Cass Tabor, Geri Kohn, Kevin Grafton, Mary Catherine Freel, Marty Schimley, Kevin Murphy (Father Murphy’s brother), Kara Stanford, June Dudinec, Mark Thou, Janice Rayle, Arlene Wilson, Mary Miller, Mike Diamond, Bob Leonard, Josephine Furano, Mike Kozak, Bob Adler, Hallie Moody, Angela Marzullo, Jacqueline Whetstone, Jim Sylvester, Mary Russo, Joe Smaltz, doctors, nurses, first responders and all who have been affected in any way by the Coronavirus, especially those who have no one to pray for them.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE SERVING MASS SEPTEMBER 12
Sacristan LUKE GARLAND Lector CHARLENE RABELEucharistic Minister of Bread DEACON FRANKAltar Server JOHN CULLIVAN Greeters ROSELLA McCLOSKEY SOPHIA GEARHAR
The above figures include $2,265.00that we received through mail-in donations.THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED
SUPPORT OF YOUR PARISH!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 – TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 a.m. MIKE & MARY NICHOLAS by Chuck & Mary NaderTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 8:30 a.m. GRACE KRAMAR by Karen Berencsi THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8:30 a.m. JANE LOGAR by Kathy Mecak & Mary Ann FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 8:30 a.m. BETTY SULLIVAN by Mt. Carmel Infant of Prague GuildSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:00 a.m. WILLIAM WHETSTONE by Family THEME: GOD COMES TO HEAL HIS PEOPLE.Looking at the world, there is no doubt about the need for healing. The people in the district of the Decapolis knew that the deaf man needed healing, and so they brought him to Jesus. As those who also know the healer – who know our Lord – let us bring our needs and those of others to Him.
LITURGY OF THE WORD In the first reading, the Lord says that He has come to save His people, including making the deaf hear and the blind see. In the second reading, James tells the Christian community not to show partiality to those who are rich, nor to discriminate against the poor. In the Gospel, Jesus heals a deaf man to the great astonishment of the crowd near the Decapolis.
ETERNAL FLAME INTENTIONWEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5 IN MEMORY OF MARY & MIKE NICHOLAS by FamilyIN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED ON 9/11
SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTIONREMEMBERING WITH GRATITUDE FIRST RESPONDERS OF 9/11
REST IN PEACE ~Our sympathy and prayers for comfort are extended to the family and friends of Lorene Simunich, who died this past week. May she rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.
CCD REGISTRATION HAS BEEN MAILED…PLEASE RETURN FORMS BY SEPTEMBER 13
WEDDING BANNSII ~ GINA PALMERI & SALVATORE MINEO
ST. STEPHEN CHURCH NILES, OHIO
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGSSEPTEMBER 6-12Monday, September 6 Colossians 1:24–2:3/Luke 6:6-11Tuesday, September 7 Colossians 2:6-15 /Luke 6:12-19Wednesday, September 8 Micah 5:1-4a/Matthew 1:1-16,18-23 Thursday, September 9 Colossians 3:12-17/Luke 6:27-38Friday, September 10 1 Timothy 1:1-2,12-14/Luke 6:39-42Saturday, September 11 1 Timothy 1:15-17/Luke 6:43-49Sunday, September 12 Isaiah 50:4c-9a/James 2:14-18/ Mark 8:27-35
OTHER NEWSOTHER NEWSNILES COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOOD COLLECTION: SEPTEMBER ~ PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY
COMMUNITY SUPPERS – SEPTEMBERNILES FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – 608 N. Crandon, Niles – Suppers are free and open to the public every Thursday serving from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYHumility House Senior Living in Austintown is looking for Eucharistic Ministers, Lay Leaders of Prayer, Musicians, and/or those who will lead Bible studies for our residents. Contact Chaplain Tara at 330-505-4158 or [email protected] if interested.
BOSCOV’S EARLY GRAND OPENING DAY PASSESSt. Vincent de Paul Society will be selling $5.00 shopping passes for Boscov’s early Grand Opening Day. Be the first to shop the brand-new Boscov’s and help St. Vincent de Paul Society at the same time. The entire $5.00 donation benefits our organization. For details and to purchase a ticket, stop at the table in the back of the church.
HAITI RELIEF The Diocese of Youngstown is calling upon Catholics and others of good will to support the efforts of CRS (Catholic Relief Services) in addressing the recent natural disaster in Haiti. CRS is sending teams to provide clean water, sanitation, shelter, and emergency supplies in response to a major earthquake that struck southern Haiti on Saturday, August 14. While the severity of the damage is still being determined, and communications are down in parts of the country, over 1,200 deaths have already been reported as well as extensive damage to buildings and homes. Area Hospitals have been overwhelmed by the disaster, pushing them to capacity and forcing them to turn away people in need. Meanwhile, many roads are impassable due to landslides and cracked pavement. CRS field staff are identifying critical needs and coordinating the delivery of life-saving supplies. Based on past CRS disaster relief efforts, taps, blankets, medical equipment, food, and other emergency supplies will be critical over the next several weeks. The recent earthquake comes on the heels of back-to-back crisis, including an ongoing battle with COVID-19, political and economic instability, increasing hunger and gang violence. We will have an additional collection bin available for the next two weeks for anyone here at St. Stephen who would like to support these efforts.
BLESSED ONE: EVERY LIFE MATTERS,FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH!On Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Avenue, Youngstown, join us for a night of pro-life speakers, including the Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown; Pastor Walter Moss, author of Why I’m a Black Pro-Life Pastor; and Tia Ciferno, Director of the Bella Women’s Center, Warren. A reception and an expo of pro-life information to follow. Presented by Men & Women United for Life and the Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life. For questions or concerns, contact 330-744-8451, ext. 272, or [email protected].
FREE FLAGS – AVAILABLE AFTER MASS We received new flags for the cemetery this year. Please feel free to take as many of these gently-used flags as you will respectfully use.
25TH, 40TH, 50TH AND OVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONThe Diocese of Youngstown is sponsoring a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 10th, 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th, and over wedding anniversaries in 2021. The Wedding Anniversary Celebration will include Mass with the Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, renewal of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple. Following the Mass, there will be a reception for the couples and their families in the Parish Hall. You must make advanced reservations for this event by contacting your Parish Office and obtaining your pastor’s signature before September 15th.
THE CATHOLIC EXPONENT, THE DOY’S AWARD-WINNING BI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, is seeking freelance writers to cover events in the diocese and write feature articles about diocesan Catholics. Most assignments can be in your county of residence, and during this time of social distancing, most interviews can be handled over the phone. Candidates must have knowledge and appreciation of and respect for the post-Vatican II Catholic Church and its teachings and practices, have successful journalism experience, be professional in demeanor and skilled at conducting interviews, have basic photography skills and be able to meet deadlines. Interested individuals should send a résumé, cover letter, and sample articles by September 17 to: Carol Stowe, Special Sections Editor, Catholic Exponent, P.O. Box 6787, Youngstown, OH 44501-6787, or to [email protected]. No phone calls please.
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