At this point, thirty five Pastors who have served twelve years or more in parishes of the Archdiocese are scheduled to receive new assignments by this summer, including St. Stephen’s. In addition, Pastors who have reached the age of seventy –five and up to the age of eighty are given the option to remain as Parish Administrator for one year at a time (pending physical and psychological evaluations) or to retire. All priests at age eighty must retire from Parish Administration. So, it is anticipated that a few other parishes will also need Pastors. All Pastors scheduled to receive new assignments are being evaluated right now, and will meet with their evaluation team in the next month or so. The evaluation teams will make their report to the Archdiocese. Then, in the spring, all Archdiocesan priests will be notified as to which parishes have an opening for a Pastor. All Archdiocesan priests may apply for openings, giving reasons why they believe it might be a good assignment for priest and parish. The Priest Personnel Board will begin to have many discussions and will propose placements of Pastors. All proposals must be submitted to Cardinal Dolan, who may accept their recommendations or decide on his own regarding assignments. Priests and Parishes are notified via signed letter from Cardinal Dolan. This will likely take place in May or even June. New assignments could begin July 1, August 1 or September 1, depending on the circumstance. Let us continue to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in this process.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
The Process For Selecting A Pastor
At this point, thirty five Pastors who have served twelve years or more in parishes of the Archdiocese are scheduled to receive new assignments by this summer, including St. Stephen’s. In addition, Pastors who have reached the age of seventy –five and up to the age of eighty are given the option to remain as Parish Administrator for one year at a time (pending physical and psychological evaluations) or to retire. All priests at age eighty must retire from Parish Administration. So, it is anticipated that a few other parishes will also need Pastors. All Pastors scheduled to receive new assignments are being evaluated right now, and will meet with their evaluation team in the next month or so. The evaluation teams will make their report to the Archdiocese. Then, in the spring, all Archdiocesan priests will be notified as to which parishes have an opening for a Pastor. All Archdiocesan priests may apply for openings, giving reasons why they believe it might be a good assignment for priest and parish. The Priest Personnel Board will begin to have many discussions and will propose placements of Pastors. All proposals must be submitted to Cardinal Dolan, who may accept their recommendations or decide on his own regarding assignments. Priests and Parishes are notified via signed letter from Cardinal Dolan. This will likely take place in May or even June. New assignments could begin July 1, August 1 or September 1, depending on the circumstance. Let us continue to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in this process.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Funeral Mass - James J. Baker
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of the soul of James Baker on Friday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. Please pray for him and for his family.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
We wish all of our parishioners a very Happy New Year! As we begin a New Year, the church asks us to pray and reflect. Join us for Mass on New Year's Eve at 5:30 p.m. or on New Year's Day at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
Note - Church Office Hours
Monday, Dec 30 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec 31 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan 1 - Closed
Note - Church Office Hours
Monday, Dec 30 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec 31 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan 1 - Closed
Funeral Mass - Vincent M. Brown, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of the soul of Vincent Brown on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Please pray for him and for his family.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Masses of Christmas
Holy Mass will be offered on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and at Midnight.
Masses on Christmas Day are at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and at 12:00 noon.
We wish you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Church Office schedule
Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - Closed (Feast of St. Stephen)
Masses on Christmas Day are at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and at 12:00 noon.
We wish you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Church Office schedule
Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - Closed (Feast of St. Stephen)
Funeral Mass - Grace Marie Arkenbout
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of the soul of Grace Arkenbout (age 2) on Monday, December 23 at 10:00 a.m. Please pray for her mom and dad, her grandparents, and her relatives.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Reconciliation Monday
On Monday, December 16, all parishes in the Archdiocese of New York will open their doors for a continuous offering of the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come and prepare the way of the Lord in your heart! Come and experience the mercy of God!
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