St. Stephen Catholic church 2491 James River Turnpike, Ona, WV 25545 (304) 743-3234 Reverend Babu Joseph Elamturuthil WEB SITE: www.ststephens1.com E MAIL: ststephens@suddenlinkmail.com OUR MISSION STATEMENT St Stephen Catholic Church, as a family of believers, is committed to pray, to teach, to study and to share our gifts and talent with those whose lives we touch daily. The mission of our Parish is to proclaim the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ and to build a loving, caring community. MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Wednesday—Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 PARISH COMMITTEE & GROUP CHAIRS Pastoral Council ….…….....…...... Trey Bedway Finance Council ……….....…........ Lou Fischer Eucharist ………….…….....…..... Clara Schulte Liturgy …………………..............… Jean Valdes Liturgy ........................... Sister Mary Grace Barile RCIA ..................…...….......….... David Warner Christian Service ….......……..... Co-chairperson ........................... Beckie Mohn Faith Outreach ........................... Patrick Grace Music Director ……………..... Marieanne Cordle Education Director ……….... Christine Anderson C.W.I.T. ……....... Barb Hultin, Marge Carpenter Activities ………..........… Lisa Willis, Andy Footo Today’s Mass is offered In Loving Memory of Fred Faulk by Angelika & Clive Hunt WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS If you would like to become member of our parish, please remove this portion of the page and fill out the following information. You may place it in the collection basket, mail it, or bring it to the parish office M—F between 8:30AM and 12:30 PM. WELCOME! Date: ______________________________________ E Mail: ________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: __________________________________Cell: ___________________________________________________ MUSIC THIS WEEK GATHERING Sing a Joyful Song to the Lord 557 PSALM 18 I love You, Lord, my strength. Pg. 222 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Pg. 223 PREPARATION You are Mine COMMUNION Close Your Eyes and See SENDING FORTH We Praise You 552 Take the Word of God with You 373 PARISH SCHEDULES CONTRIBUTIONS October 19, 2014 Mass Offerings $ 1,757.00 Social Concerns $ 100.00 World Mission $ 318.25 Spaghetti Dinner $ 462 260.00 Halloween Dance $ 120.00 $ 2,555.25 October 26, 2014 November 2, 2014 HOST Diane & Frank Chandler CROSS BEARER Rex Newby READERS Dave Warner & Martha Newby COMMUNION George Gonsowski, David Warner, Paula Grace, Joe Shanklin & Clara Worst Schulte ALTAR SERVERS HOST Bunny Boone & Chris Martin CROSS BEARER John Moore READERS Frank Chandler & Bil Neal COMMUNION Martha Newby, Lou Fischer, Sr. Mary Grace, Carolyn Ciavarella, & Diane Chandler ALTAR SERVERS Emily Bedway & Richard Hoffman KITCHEN HOSPITALITY Carolyn Ciavarella & Chris Martin DOUGHNUT PICKUP Jim Adkins COLLECTION COUNTERS Frank Chandler & Chris Crytzer WATER PLANTS John Moore THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME KITCHEN HOSPITALITY Angie & Kristen footo DOUGHNUT PICKUP The Bedway Family COLLECTION COUNTERS Karen Hale & Pauletta Lyzenga WATER PLANTS Jean Valdes Family Perspectives by Bud Ozar In today’s gospel Jesus describes the vocation of parents: “The greatest among you will be your servant.” Children take our blood, genes, strength, name, patience and resources. A parent’s servitude begins at the moment of conception. The Lord is present in each of our acts of selfless service. Page 2 Please join PARISH CALENDAR OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH AND TODAY, Oct. 26 PARISH SCHOOL  for the upcoming Spaghetti Dinner!  Sunday, November 9, 2014  Mass 9:30 a.m. Gift Classes today following Liturgy. SPAGHETTI DINNER 12:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. 12:00 pm—7:00 pm  in the MONDAY, Oct. 27  Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Gym 535 Norway Ave., Huntington, WV  ECCHO opens 10:00 a.m. Volunteers Welcome! Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for children 10 and under. To order tickets, contact the School Office at (304)523-2861 TUESDAY, Oct. 28  And...after you enjoy some delicious spaghetti, browse the Sweet Shoppe, the Book Fair, this year’s added attraction, the Bazaar! You can also take a chance on one of our Raffle Baskets! No Mass   Mass 5:30 p.m. A.A. Meeting, 8:00 p.m. R.C.I.A. Class, 6:30 p.m. Conference Room  ST. SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES Please join us for good food and good fellowship! WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29 ST. PETER CLAVER Ladies Guild Presents.....  FALL INTO WINTER BAZAAR  Saturday, November 1, 2014 10:00 am—4:00 p.m. ECCHO opens at 10.00 a.m. Volunteers Welcome!  Lunch, Craft Vendors, Raffle Baskets, Bake Sale, Cake Walks and BINGO! Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, Oct. 30 9th Ave & 15th St., Huntington  With Christian love and compassion, please pray for the following, including all family members, friends, caregivers, and those who minister to others: Jim Jordan Todd Forney Bobby Mullins Charla Bogren Mary Harshbarger Wanda Potts Fr. Gerald Gordon Wendell Workman Donavan Pria Jane Eidle Frank Topping Tom Brose Jennifer Joseph Ronnie Stewart Rick Robinson David Reed Dorothy Ross Kathy Salmons Kay Hagley Heath Bowen Eric Bogren Jade Swick Connie Rogers Ryan Muto Betty Murphy Danny Ingels Jim Hultin Joanne Gelin Jan Brun Vincent Evans Harper Hopkins Sara Ingles Mass 8:00 a.m.  Mass 8:00 a.m. Knitting & Crocheting Class, 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY, Oct. 31   Mass 8:00 a.m. Halloween Dance, 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY, Nov. 1   Mass 9:00 a.m. ALL SAINTS DAY Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church will celebrate a Spanish Mass on the Second Sunday of each month at 9:15 a.m. Page 3 R.C.I. A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Are you, or someone you know, interested in becoming Catholic? Or maybe just learn more about your Catholic faith? Classes are on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. For more information, please see David Warner after Mass or email him at dvdwrnr@hotmail.com Join with 625,000+ people worldwide who are saving babies and protecting women from the harm of abortion SEPTEMBER 24—NOVEMBER 2, 2014 For more information, please visit www.40daysforlife.com/huntington or our parish website at www.ststphens1.com THE JEFF JOHNSON COAT DRIVE In memory of our past parishioner, Jeff Johnson, please consider contributing new or gently used winter coats to those in need. Coats can be placed in the E,C.C.H.O. bin located in the large walk-in closet off the hall. Thank you in advance for your generosity. The Catholic TV Network, America’s Catholic Television Network®, is now available to cable and satellite providers in our area. Please help provide this upbeat, youthful and exciting Catholic network and a powerful resource to the people of our area and the entire nation. To help, simply visit GetCatholicTV.com as an easy way to petition your cable or satellite provider. If you are unable to access the internet please follow up with a postcard or letter to your provider. THANK YOU! HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE PARTY! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014 at St. Stephen Parish, Ona, WV 8:00 p.m. till LATE DJ Dave Austin will be spinning the tunes; party food & drinks will be plentiful. Tickets are $20 each. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Prizes for: Most Original, Scariest, Best Theme, and Best Group Costume. Tickets are on sale today after Mass! See Lisa Willis or Andy Footo for more information. REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US IN FAITH In recognition of All Souls’ Day celebrated on Sunday, November 2, 2014, please share with St. Stephen photographs of our dear ones. If you have a framed photo you would like to bring in, you may place it on The ALL SOULS DAY table. Merciful Father, hear our prayer and console us. As we renew our faith in Your Son, whom You raised from the dead, strengthen our hope that all our departed brothers and sisters will share in His resurrection, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen Page 4 DO WE PRAY & OFFER A HOLY MASS FOR OUR DEAR ONES ON IMPORTANT OCCASIONS? We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, jubilees, anniversaries of deaths and other occasions of our children, parents, and dear ones. We give presents, flowers, have parties, etc., but many times we forget to do the most important thing, which is to pray and offer a Mass for them. PLEASE JOIN US TODAY! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 12:00—6:00 pm for our annual St. Stephen Catholic Church SPAGHETTI DINNER! 12:00—6:00 PM Adults $10 Kids (4-8) $5 Family $30.00 “ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT” TAKE OUT ORDERS WELCOME! Enjoy Spaghetti (meat balls & meat sauce available), bread, drink, and a dessert We must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit one’s soul. Request a Mass Offering that meets your spiritual need. WE SHOULD NOT FORGET THE MOST IMPORTANT THING, PRAYER Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Alumni Weekend November 8, 2014 Alumni Mass at 5:30 p.m. Social at 6:30 p.m. November 9, 2014 SPAGHETTI DINNER - 12:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please see Father Babu after Mass or contact the parish office if you or someone you know would like this sacrament administered. CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY & CHRIS CRYZER ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR BABY, James Arthur Crytzer. Born Oct. 17th at 6:03pm weighing 8 lbs, 3 oz and 20 1/2 inches! RAISING KIDS IN THE MODERN WORLD: Practical Advice for parents, Teachers, Grandparents, & Catechists THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014 7:00 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Basilica, Charleston Tickets are $20. Dr. Ray Guarendi is a clinical psychologist with expertise in school districts, substance abuse, and juvenile courts. Silent Auction & Social to follow. Free childcare for children 3 yrs+ during event with FREE PIZZA for the kids. For more info see Facbook/WVCatholicRadio or contact Grace Gosselin (304)733-5489. With the recent cold weather hitting, E.C.C.H.O. is in desperate need of new or gently used warm blankets or quilts. Thank you! CLOTHING– Socks & underwear,, especially teens. FOOD ITEMS— Beans, corn, soup, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, cereal oats, dried beans, mac & cheese, and fruit. PERSONAL CARE ITEMS—Soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS— BLANKETS are an urgent need! Sheets and pillow cases, kitchen items, SMALL working appliances, like coffee pots, can openers or toasters. Page 5 (304) 208-0259 DON’T SEE YOUR BUSINESS HERE? IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE. 8:30 A.M.—12:30 P.M. MONDAY—FRIDAY 304-743-3234 Page 6 C & A TREE SERVICE 304-529-1001