Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church

Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church
320 WEST GARVEY AVENUE,
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
MAY 12, 2013
PARISH OFFICE: (626) 573-0427
WEBSITE: STSTEPHENMPK.ORG
ADMINISTRATOR
Fr. Leo Ortega
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.”
INDONESIAN CHAPLAIN
Fr. Tulus Sudarto
DEACON COUPLE
Armando and Irene Estrada
PARISH OFFICE
Monica Gonzales-Diaz, Business Manager
Alicia Vazquez, Office Manager
Beatriz Garcia, Parish Secretary
Dale Ann Torbey, Parish Secretary
Masses
St. Stephen Martyr School
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
8:30 AM
Fridays
7:00 PM (Spanish)
Holy Days
As Announced
Elementary (K-8)
Reconciliation
Elementary Religious Education
Flor Hernandez-Montero
(626) 572-8377
Devotions
Teen Confirmation
Religious Education Office
Saturday
3:30 - 4:30 PM or on request
Nocturnal Adoration/Adoración Nocturna
2nd Friday of Each Month
8:00 PM
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Legion of Mary
Wednesday
6:30 PM
Grupo de Oración “Luz del Espiritu Santo”
Miercoles
7:00 PM
(714) 879-5549
(626) 616-0526
Ministry to Sick/Homebound
Eddie & Carmen Tolentino
Carlos Manjarrez, Principal
Preschool
Jessica Casiano, Director
(626) 573-1130
Faith Formation
(626) 573-4517
Adult Confirmation/RCIA
Irene Tjakrawinata
(626) 573-0427
Safeguard the Children
Gigi Nang
(626) 573-0427
Rainbows for Children
Indonesian Community
Iwan Juswanto
Andi Lamendola
(626) 573-1716
119 South Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-1051
Edie Mahon
(626) 573-1716
Community Outreach Center
122 South Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Arleene Seager
(626) 573-9984
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
MAY 12, 2013
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013
5:00 pm Nino Zagaroli (D)
Edita Bona (D)
Jesus M. Velarde (D)
Olivia Martinez, Frances Salaises, Kitty Carlucci, Ed
Estrada, Roselyn Britt, Teresa Ycedo, Loretta Tetreault,
John Lepurin, Marcus Samano, Julio C. Cagungun, Ollie
Cabudol, Rosie Grego, Emma Botana, Esther Cedillo,, Sr.
Loretto Monahan SJC, Ganine Lugo, Ernest Garcia,
Yolanda Marchand, Liza Anne Sesti, Rudy La Ferla, Jerry
Ristich, Nicholas Velarde, Rose Valdez, Ana Nunez, Denis
Backer, Elaine Denery, Trevor Guitran, Maria Buan, Jose
Galicia Sr., Josie Baca, Rita Miller, James Newman, Connie
Gonzales, Norma Salazar, Michlina Kubek, Maria
Cervantes, Maria Gonzalez, Martha Jones, Cristy Bernardo,
Jeanine Gregory, Jordan Lance Tortillo, Joshua & Peggy
Jasso, Elena Dulay, Fred Simola, Kim Koch Chacon, Rita
Tsui, Ronald Salaises, Alex Vasquez, Felisa Narciso, Maura
Yao, Severino Araos, Armando Loo, Sr. Andrew Crean
SJC., Laura Yeier, Anita Finie, Annamae Koch, Gina Marchand, Rose Roberts, Rita Thoms, Carmen Morales, Nicole
Duran, Hortensia Duran, Campellana Family, Robert C.
Meza, Norma D. Meza, Mary Gutierrez, Elizabeth Dodge,
Myrna Medina, Virginia Medina, Maria Antonietta Jimenez,
Edward Martinez, Leticia Platt, Deon Santos Sr., Stephanie
Enriquez, Rita A. Durazo, Ernest Durazo, Alex Duran,
Elliott Perez
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013
7:00 am All Mothers, Living & Deceased
9:00 am
All Mothers, Living & Deceased
11:00 am All Mothers, Living & Deceased
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013
8:30 am Juan Rabago (D)
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
8:30 am St. Stephen School Faculty & Staff
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
8:30 am St. Stephen Parish Staff
6:30 pm St. Stephen Parishioners
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013
8:30 am St. Stephen Lectors
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013
8:30 am Graduating Class of 2013
IN REMEMBRANCE
Juan Rabago
7:00 pm Hilda Peña (L)
May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013
8:30 am St. Stephen Ushers
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
MAY 5TH—MAY 12TH
Sunday:
Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14,
16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26; or, for Ascension,
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or
Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53
Monday:
Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab;
Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday:
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab;
Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday:
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;
Jn 17:20-26
Friday:
Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;
Jn 21:15-19
Saturday:
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7;
Jn 21:20-25
Sunday:
Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or
Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35,
27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34;
1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17;
Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!
We welcome all who celebrate with us at St. Stephen Martyr,
whether you are visitors, longtime residents, or new arrivals
in our parish. If you are not yet a REGISTERED member of our parish, or have a new address or telephone
number, please come to the Parish Office to fill out a Registration Form or submit the bottom portion and drop it
into the collection basket.
[ ] New Parishioner
[ ] Update Information
Name________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
City________________________ Zip_____________
Phone_______________________________________
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LA ASCENSION DEL SEÑOR
12 DE MAYO 2013
SEGUNDA COLECTA
PARA SU INFORMACIÓN
Programa de Aumento
Ofertorio
¡Gracias a todos los feligreses que han completado y
presentado su tarjeta de compromiso con la iglesia. Para
los feligreses que aún no han tenido la oportunidad de
presentar su tarjeta, una carta será enviada a usted con
una Tarjeta de Compromiso personalizado. Es importante que todos los feligreses completar una tarjeta de
compromiso, ya que sera enviada por correo un informe
de resumen del programa y la necesidad de todos los
compromisos contabilizados en este informe. Si tiene
alguna pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto con la
oficina de la iglesia. También animamos a todos los feligreses a tener en cuenta nuestra donacion electrónico
que permite el procedimiento y fijar sus regalos ofertorio recurrentes electrónicamente.
FONDO DE CARIDAD DEL
CARDENAL MCINTYRE
COLECTA ANUAL
11 Y 12 DE MAYO 2013
Desde 1951, el Fondo de Caridad del Cardenal McIntyre ha dado esperanza a todos aquellos en situaciones
de crisis en todo el Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles. El
11 y 12 de Mayo de 2013, todas las parroquias de la
Arquidiócesis tendrán una Colecta Annual. Su contibución va directamente a las necesidades de emergencia para niños, adultos, y familias, y se ofrece ayuda de
emergencia sola una vez de alimentos, servicios públicos, médicos, de vivienda o para gastos de funeral.
El objectivo del Fondo de Caridad del Cardenal McIntyre es de asistir a los “más necesitados”, aquellos para
los que no existen otros recursos. Por favor, sean generosos.
ATENCIÓN TODOS LOS LÍDERES DE
MINISTERIO
Habrá una reunión obligatoria para todos los líderes de
ministerio parroquial el Jueves, 30 de mayo a las 7pm en
el salón parroquial. En esta reunión se cubren todos los
temas relativos al uso de las instalaciones de la
parroquia para los eventos del calendario de Julio 2013 a
Junio 2014.
Es muy importante que cada ministerio envie al menos
un representante para asistir a esta reunión ya que los
Formularios de Solicitud para el calendario de Julio
2013 a Junio 2014 serán entregados esa tarde. Sólo los
ministerios que están representados en esta reunión,
podrán solicitar la uso de las instalaciones.
Por favor de contactar a Alicia en la Oficina parroquial
si tiene preguntas.
EL GRUPO DE ORACION
"LUZ DEL ESPIRITU SANTO"
TE ESPERA LOS MIERCOLES
DE 7:OO PM A 9:00PM
A COMPARTIR ALABAZA, ORACION
Y ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA
BANCO DE ALIMENTOS
El banco de alimentos de San Esteban
(Community Outreach)
El Banco de Alimentos esta nesesitando los siguientes
articulos.
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TRAJETTAS DE RAMILLETE ESPIRITUAL
PARA
EL DIA DE LAS MADRES
Para todas las personas que quieran recordar a un
ser qerido en el Santo sacrficio de la Misa del 11
y 12 de Mayo, Día de los Padres, habrán tarjetas
de ramillete espiritual disponibles en los mostradores cerca de las entreadas a la iglesia.
espagueti
Salsa de espagueti
Spam / Salchicas Vienna
Cup of Noddles
Bolsas grandes de papel
Por favor, recuerde que juntos podemos proporcionar alimentos para los que son menos afortunados.
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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
MAY 12, 2013
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN
MORE INFORMATION
Did You Know?
Is Your Family Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
A news report on last month’s earthquake in
Southwest China demonstrates how important it is to
have a family preparedness plan in case of a disaster. The
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers the following recommendations to all families potentially impacted by a natural disaster: Know where your
children are at all times; Stay together; Take photos of
your children with you when evacuated; Give children
identification information to carry with them, including
the child’s name, date of birth, address, phone numbers,
etc.; E-mail digital photos of all family members to extended relatives and/or friends; Photocopy important
documents and mail to a friend/relative in a safe location;
Make a plan with your children, so they know what to do
if your family becomes separated during an evacuation.
For more information please visit the website: www.
missingkids.com/disasters
We will be having a Breakfast after all
the Masses next Sunday, May 19th.
We hope to see you all at the Parish
Hall to enjoy the delicious Breakfast.
Did you know that the vendors from the Farmers Market
held at the Bruggemeyer Library donates their left over
food to the Community Outreach. The Farmers Market is
held on every Friday from 4pm-8pm at the parking lot of
the Library.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
St. Stephen’s
Community Outreach Program
Our Community Outreach program is in need of your
HELP by donating any of the following items.
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MARRIAGE—Please make arrangements with the parish
office at least 6 month prior to wedding date.
Spam
Canned Tuna
Corned Beef
Roast Beef
Vienna Sausages
Chicken Stew
Cup of Noodles
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Spaghetti
Peanut Butter
Fruit Jams
Tooth Paste
Large Paper Bags
Ready to eat foods
Together we can provide much needed food for
those that are less fortunate.
INFANT BAPTISM– Parents and Godparents must
attend a baptismal class prior to the baptism of their
child. Sponsors (Godparents) must be practicing Catholics.
For additional information please call the parish office.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK—This sacrament is to
strengthen those who are ill from sickness or old age.
Never wait until the person is gravely ill. Please call the
parish office.
HOMEBOUND—If a member of your family is ill or
homebound and would like to receive the Sacrament of the
Sick or Eucharist; or would just like a visit please call Eddie
or Carmen Tolentino at (323) 724-1051. The TV Mass
serves the spiritual needs of homebound Catholics. Every
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Channel 56 (KDOC)
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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
MAY 12, 2013
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
FINANCES
May 4th & 5th $8,798.00
Second Collection $1,731.00
Increased Offertory
Program
Thank you to all parishioners
who have completed and submitted their Commitment Card to the church. For
those parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity
to submit their card, a letter will be mailed to you with
a personalized Commitment Card. It is important that all
parishioners complete a Commitment Card as we will
be mailing out a Summary Report of the program and
need all commitments accounted for in this report. If you
have any questions, please contact the church office. We
also encourage all parishioners to consider our
electronic giving method and to setup your reoccurring
offertory gifts electronically.
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR GENEROSITY
SECOND COLLECTION
CARDINAL MCINTYRE FUND FOR CHARITY
ANNUAL COLLECTION
MAY 11-12, 2013
Since 1951, the Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity has
offered hope for those in crisis situations throughout
the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. On May 11-12, 2013,
all parishes in the Archdiocese will take up this Annual
Collection. Your contribution goes directly toward
emergency needs for children, adults, and families and
provides one-time emergency help for food, utilities,
medical, housing or funeral expenses.
ATTENTION ALL LEADERS OF MINISTRY
There will be a mandatory meeting for all parish ministry
leaders on Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 pm in the Parish
Hall. This meeting will cover all topics regarding the use
of parish facilities for the calendaring of events from July
2013 through June 2014.
The goal of the Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity is
to service the “neediest of the needy,” those for whom
no other resources exist. Please be as generous as possible.
It is very important that each parish ministry send at least
one representative to attend this meeting as the Facilities
Request Forms for the July 2013-June 2014 calendar will
be handed out that evening. Only those parish ministries that are represented at this meeting will be able
to request the use of facilities.
TOGETHER IN MISSION
The monthly pledge billings for the Together in Mission pledges have been mailed. It is very important that
these pledges be paid so that our parish can reach and,
hopefully, exceed our goal.
Please contact Alicia at the Parish Office with any questions.
Once the pledge payments have exceeded our goal, we
will receive all of the additional funds for use in our
parish ministries.
MOTHER’S DAY
SPIRITUAL BOUQUET CARDS
For anyone wanting a loved one to be remembered
in the Holy Sacrifice of Mass on Mother’s Day,
May 11th and 12th, spiritual bouquet cards are
available at the entrances to the church.
PARISH GOAL: $31,944.70
AMOUNT PAID: $15,827.00
REMAINING BALANCE: $16,117.70
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church
Young Adult Group Event!
What: Bible Study When: Bi-Monthly
(Schedule: May 25, June 8, June 22) Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Ozero Tea at Alhambra 406 E Valley Blvd. Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 281-6877
Who: Young Adults Ages 22-40
Group [email protected]
Forum: The e-mail address above pertains to the group
and not the tea place at which we meet. It is also our
Online forum. Please e-mail us if you would like to join the
forum!