Cardinal Dolan has asked all priests of the Archdiocese to attend a Convocation on April 22-24. This means that there will be no priest at St. Stephen's from Monday, April 22 at noon to Wednesday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Office open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Communion Service led by Deacons at 9:00 a.m., Office open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No funerals can be scheduled.
Wednesday - Communion Service led by Deacons at 9:00 a.m. No funerals can be scheduled.
Friday, April 19, 2013
From Father Michael
After spending over one month in the hospital (with a two day break), my dad has been transferred to the Hebrew Hospital Home, 61 Grasslands Road, Valhalla NY 10595. It is about five minutes away from my sister, Maureen. We hope that after physical therapy he may be able to return home. Thanks for your support and prayers.
I will enter Northern Westchester Hospital on Tuesday, April 23 for a Tee procedure to make sure there are no blood clots in my heart. Then, on Wednesday, April 24, I will be admitted to NYU Langone to undergo an ablation. I will spend at least one night in the hospital. Thanks again for your prayers!
I will enter Northern Westchester Hospital on Tuesday, April 23 for a Tee procedure to make sure there are no blood clots in my heart. Then, on Wednesday, April 24, I will be admitted to NYU Langone to undergo an ablation. I will spend at least one night in the hospital. Thanks again for your prayers!
Prayers For Boston and West, Texas
Please continue to pray for the people of the greater Boston area and all affected by the bombing at the Boston Marathon. We also pray for the people of West, Texas who experienced such devastation due to the explosion.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Holy Week 2013
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2013
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION – March 24
Saturday Vigil - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
CONFESSIONS (HOLY WEEK)
Reconciliation Monday, March 25 – 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
No Confessions on Holy Saturday
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK - March 26
Chrism Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral 4:00 p.m.
no tickets needed - all welcome!
HOLY THURSDAY – March 28
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer – 8:30 a.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30 p.m.
Adoration until Midnight in the Atrium
GOOD FRIDAY – March 29
Day of Fasting and Abstinence From Meat
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer – 8:30 a.m.
Children’s Service of the Passion – 12:00 noon
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – 3:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross – 7:30 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY – March 30
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer – 8:30 a.m.
Blessing of Easter Food – 12:00 noon
The Easter Vigil – 7:30 p.m.
(No 5:00 p.m. Mass)
EASTER SUNDAY – March 31
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Additional 10:30 a.m. Mass in school gym
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION – March 24
Saturday Vigil - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
CONFESSIONS (HOLY WEEK)
Reconciliation Monday, March 25 – 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
No Confessions on Holy Saturday
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK - March 26
Chrism Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral 4:00 p.m.
no tickets needed - all welcome!
HOLY THURSDAY – March 28
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer – 8:30 a.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30 p.m.
Adoration until Midnight in the Atrium
GOOD FRIDAY – March 29
Day of Fasting and Abstinence From Meat
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer – 8:30 a.m.
Children’s Service of the Passion – 12:00 noon
Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – 3:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross – 7:30 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY – March 30
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer – 8:30 a.m.
Blessing of Easter Food – 12:00 noon
The Easter Vigil – 7:30 p.m.
(No 5:00 p.m. Mass)
EASTER SUNDAY – March 31
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Additional 10:30 a.m. Mass in school gym
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Funeral Mass - Christina R. Ginley
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of the soul of Christina Ginley (aged 18) on Wednesday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. Please pray for her and for her family.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Confirmation Weekend
We welcome Bishop Dominick Lagonegro, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York and Episcopal Vicar of Orange County, to St. Stephen's Parish. He will offer the Sacrament of Confirmation to our young people on Friday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m. Please pray for our Confirmandi and their Sponsors.
Habemus Papem!
On March 13 at 8:24pm, the Holy Father Francis, preceded by the Cross, appeared at the Loggia of the brightly lit Vatican Basilica. Before imparting the “Urbi et Orbi” (“to the city and the world) apostolic blessing he greeted the enormous crowd that had been gathering all afternoon in cold and rainy St. Peter's Square saying:
“Dear brothers and sisters,
Good evening. You know that the duty of the Conclave was to give Rome a bishop. It seems that my brother cardinals picked him from almost the ends of the earth. But here we are! I thank you for the warm welcome. The diocesan community of Rome has its bishop. Thank you! First and foremost I would like to say a prayer for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. Let us pray together for him, that the Lord bless him and the Virgin keep him.”
After leading the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Gloria, Pope Francis again addressed the crowd saying:
“And now let us begin this journey, bishop and people, this journey of the Church of Rome, which is the one that leads all the churches in charity. A journey of fraternity, of trust between us. Let us always pray for one another. Let us pray for the world so that this might be a great brotherhood. I hope that this journey of the Church that we begin today, and in which my Cardinal Vicar here present will assist me, will be fruitful for the evangelization of this beautiful city.”
“Now I would like to impart the blessing, but first, first I ask a favor of you. Before the bishop blesses the people, I ask that you pray to the Lord that He bless me: the prayer of the people asking a blessing for their bishop. Let us pray in silence, this your prayer for me.”
“Now I will impart the blessing to you and all the world, to all men and women of good will.”
After imparting the apostolic blessing Pope Francis added: “Brothers and sisters, I take my leave. Thank you for your warm welcome. Tomorrow I'm going to pray to the Virgin, that she will safeguard all of Rome. Good night and rest well.”
“Dear brothers and sisters,
Good evening. You know that the duty of the Conclave was to give Rome a bishop. It seems that my brother cardinals picked him from almost the ends of the earth. But here we are! I thank you for the warm welcome. The diocesan community of Rome has its bishop. Thank you! First and foremost I would like to say a prayer for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. Let us pray together for him, that the Lord bless him and the Virgin keep him.”
After leading the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Gloria, Pope Francis again addressed the crowd saying:
“And now let us begin this journey, bishop and people, this journey of the Church of Rome, which is the one that leads all the churches in charity. A journey of fraternity, of trust between us. Let us always pray for one another. Let us pray for the world so that this might be a great brotherhood. I hope that this journey of the Church that we begin today, and in which my Cardinal Vicar here present will assist me, will be fruitful for the evangelization of this beautiful city.”
“Now I would like to impart the blessing, but first, first I ask a favor of you. Before the bishop blesses the people, I ask that you pray to the Lord that He bless me: the prayer of the people asking a blessing for their bishop. Let us pray in silence, this your prayer for me.”
“Now I will impart the blessing to you and all the world, to all men and women of good will.”
After imparting the apostolic blessing Pope Francis added: “Brothers and sisters, I take my leave. Thank you for your warm welcome. Tomorrow I'm going to pray to the Virgin, that she will safeguard all of Rome. Good night and rest well.”
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