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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
NOTE: If you would like to bring up the offertory gifts during a Mass that is scheduled for a family member or
friend, please see the ushers before Mass.
DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
So as to facilitate the distribution of Holy Communion, the Sacristan for each particular Mass, will distribute
Holy Communion to the members of the Choir in the choir loft. They will also be responsible for insuring that
those who cannot walk forward to receive Holy Communion will receive the Eucharist. To that end, if you or
a loved one cannot walk forward for the reception of Holy Communion, please tell one of the Ushers before
Mass begins. Thanks, Fr. Korda
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP:
ATTENDANCE:
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Sunday, January 25, 2015
4:30 p.m. Mass……….224
9:30 a.m. Mass………. 141
STEWARDSHIP: ~ WEEKLY BUDGETED NEED
$5,788.00
OFFERING January 25/25
$4,133.93
Surplus / (Deficit)
($1,654.07)
154 Envelopes
CHURCH OVERSEAS
$534.64
Thank you for your continued support of your parish.
THEME: ALL OF US ARE CALLED TO SERVE THE LORD AND TO SERVE ANOTHER.
Not all people are called to be a Moses or a Saint Paul, but each of us can speak out against injustices in our
society. We can live the teachings of Jesus in our families and in the workplace. We can be the messenger
of God’s love and forgiveness to someone whom no one else can reach. Such service can bring us great
joy.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Moses reassures the people that God will one day raise up a prophet like him among them. Saint Paul
teaches that some people are called to devote their lives to service to the Lord. In the Gospel, Saint Mark
tells us that Jesus taught in the synagogue and expelled unclean spirits. The people were astonished and
amazed by the authority of His words.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
It must have been difficult for Zebedee to watch his sons walk away and follow Jesus. It was the end of
‘Zebedee and Sons Fishing, Inc.’ Our children were never ours. They are only on loan to us. We raise them
to let them go.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
ST STEPHEN CHURCH
NILES, OHIO
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
4:30 P.M.
TOM JOSEPH (Wife)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 –FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9:30 A.M.
KATE & LARRY MINNICK (Son, John)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2
NO MASS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
8:30 A.M.
PAUL HELTZEL (Joe & Carol Smaltz)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
8:00 A.M.
MASS AT MT. CARMEL
8:30 A.M.
MASS AT ST. MARY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
8:30 A.M.
REGINA HOLLOWAY (Roberta Squiric)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
NO MASS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
4:30 P.M.
DOROTHY WILSON (Husband, Millard)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 –FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9:30 A.M.
RANDY HAKE (M/M Anthony Fuda)
Our Gospel today provides an acknowledgement of the teaching authority of Christ. As stewards of our faith,
do we adhere to that authority; conforming our lives to follow Christ, or do we seek to twist the teaching of
the Church to meet our wants and desires. Faithful stewardship requires faithfulness in living the teachings
of Jesus Christ, in word and deed.
A NOTE FROM FR. KORDA
Dear Parishioners of St. Stephen:
I just wanted you to know that I had double hernia surgery (my second since 2008) this past
Wednesday, January 28. The doctor told me that he wanted me to be off my feet for the entire
weekend and following week. He said that I might need to be off a total of two full weeks,
depending on how things went in surgery, and how fast I can recuperate. I hope to be back next
weekend, God willing. Please keep me in your prayers as you are in mine. Thank you. Fr. Korda
PARISH NEWS
“MORE THAN JUST THE CHURCH BULLETIN”
Please be sure to visit our website: www.ststephenchurchniles.com
HEALING FOR FATHER KORDA
IN MEMORY OF HARRY HAGER
by wife, Frances
SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTION
VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
We have openings for the Eternal Flame and the Sanctuary Lamp intentions. The offering is $5 and
they will burn all week of the date you request. Please call the rectory to schedule.
Please remember in your prayers
PATRICIA KAZIMER
PAULINE HARRIS
MARY HORVAT
Our sympathy is extended to family & friends
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
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Serving Mass February 7 & February 8
Eucharistic Ministers
February 7
4:30 p.m.
S. Sylvester/ J. Abraham/ J. Yuhasz
February 8
9:30 a.m.
L. Burgess/ D. Butler/ M. Nicholas
Lectors
February 7
4:30 p.m.
M. Sylvester
February 8
9:30 a.m.
C. Burgess
Altar Servers
February 7
4:30 p.m.
M. Lowe/ M. Lowe
February 8
9:30 a.m.
A. Butler/ J. Cullivan
Sacristans
February 7
4:30 p.m.
D. Donnelly
February 8
9:30 a.m.
F. Burke
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NILES, OHIO
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ETERNAL FLAME INTENTIONS - Week of FEBRUARY 1
SAVE THE DATE!!
ST. STEPHEN MARDI GRAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 7-10 pm in the parish center.
This is a family event! Please join us for FUN, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP.
TUITION ANGEL UPDATE!!!
PLEASE NOTE: Donations are still being accepted for the Tuition Angel Fund. Funds are used to assist our
St. Stephen students attending local Catholic schools. You can make your donation by placing an envelope
marked Tuition Angel in the collection basket. Mark your check payable to St. Stephen Tuition Angel Fund.
You may also want to consider this fund for memorial contribution when a loved one passes. Thank you for
your consideration.
NEEDED—RETIRED MEN AND WOMEN
Retired men and women to assist as altar servers at Funeral masses. If you are available one or two
mornings per month and would like to become involved in this very special ministry, call Connie @ the Parish
Center, 330-652-5511. Training sessions will be scheduled in February.
MINISTRIES TO THE SICK/HOMEBOUND
Do you know someone who would welcome the opportunity to receive Eucharist at home?
Please call Connie at 330-652-5511 and they will be added to our visitation list.
PARISH MEETING
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING.... Monday, February 2
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@ 7:00 pm –Parish Center
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
8:30-3:00
Liturgy Day @ St. William Church, Champion
3:45-4:15
Reconciliation
4:30 p.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
9:15 a.m.
CCD Classes at St. Stephen
9:30 a.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2
7:00 p.m.
Parish Council Mtg. –Parish Center
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
8:30 a.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
6:30 p.m.
R.C.I.A. at St. Rose
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
8:30 a.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
3:45-4:15
Reconciliation
4:30 p.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
9:15 a.m.
CCD Classes at St. Stephen
9:30 a.m.
Mass at St. Stephen
CHURCH OVERSEAS COLLECTION
Last weekend, parishes through the Diocese of Youngstown joined with Catholics across the country in the
Church Overseas Combined Collection in order to assist the Church in its ministries throughout the world.
This combined collection supports four major overseas services. Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Holy
Father/Peter’s Pence, the Church in Latin America and the Church in Central and Easter Europe.
CRS and other agencies request special funds when natural disasters occur. This collection supports these
Church agencies in their on-going work in long-term development, education, leadership training and other
social and pastoral ministries. Thank you for your wonderful commitment to the work of the church around
the world. Thank you for your generosity in this annual collection for mission and ministry across the globe.
If you have yet to make your contribution, you may do so next weekend by using your Church Overseas
Collection envelope. Again, thank you.
OTHER NEWS
COMMUNITY SUPPERS: FEBRUARY.....FIRST CHRISTIAN ... Niles.
Suppers are free & open to the public every Thursday serving from 4:45 to 6 p.m.
HARRIET’S CUPBOARD – FEBRUARY Deodorant and Razors
There is a large box in the vestibule of the church for those who wish to help with this mission of Catholic
Charities.
NILES COMMUNITY SERVICES...FEBRUARY FOOD COLLECTION....SOUP...BOX OR CAN
JOHN F KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2550 Central Parkway Warren, OH
JFK ALL SPORTS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CASINO NIGHT AT THE RACES.
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015...Dinner Buffet (All you can eat) 6:00 pm First Race 7:00 pm. Admission $10.00 per
person. In advanced or available at the door.
FIRST FRIDAY CLUB..... SPIRITUAL CARE IN HEALTH CARE
First Friday Club Speaker’s Luncheon Series presents Sr. Darla Vogelsang on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 at
Antone’s Banquet Center on Market Street in Boardman. Sr. Darla, Pastoral Care with Mercy Health
(formerly known as Humility of Mary Health Partners), will speak on Spiritual Care in Health Care. The
luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at 1:00 p.m. The cost to attend is $16.00. Call today!
Reservations are limited-330-720-4498 or visit our website at www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org.
Single young men between the ages of 18 and 45 who are interested in discerning God’s will for their lives
are invited to participate in the “Living with Benedict” monastic spirituality weekend at Saint Andrew’s
Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland (near University Circle) that will take place Feb. 13-15, 2015. Contact Fr.
Finbar at [email protected] or at 216-721-5300, ext 273. You can also visit standrewabbey.org. The theme
will be “The Spirit of Lent.” The next “Living with Benedict weekend will be June 12-14, 2015.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE PRESIDENT TO HOST FREE LECTURE AT WALSH UNIVERSITY
Walsh University and St. Paul Catholic School will host a free lecture by the President of National Right to
Life Committee Carol Tobias “Advancing a Culture of Life” on Monday, February 23 at 7 pm, in the Barrette
Business and Community Center at Walsh University. This event is free and open to the public. For more
information please call 330-490-7581.
HOPING FOR MARRIAGE HAPPINESS THIS SPRING?
Come fix your marriage NOW so your misery can be healed. Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples
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heal their marriages and the next program will begin March 6 at the transformational Villa Maria Education
and Spirituality Center in PA. Limited Space, please call early. For confidential information on our
Youngstown diocese program call 330-979-7787 or visit www.retrouvaille.org or email [email protected].
SPAGHETTI DINNER w/DESSERT @ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 348 Robbins Ave., Niles...Saturday,
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February 7 , 2015...4:00-6:00 PM Carry outs available. Adults-$7./ Children 6-12 -$3.00 Children 5 and
under Free. 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds are for Community Outreach. Help us feed the needy.
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER at THE URSULINE CENTER
The Ursuline Center is selling tickets for its annual Valentine’s Day Dinner. For $25.00
each, guests receive appetizers, dinner, dessert, drinks (including wine) and
entertainment. Catering is by Canfield’s Broadstreet Diner, entertainment by the
Younstgown Harambee Youth Dancers. All proceeds support the ministries of the
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Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown at the Center. The event is Sat., Feb. 14 , 6:30 pm at
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Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Rd., Canfield, OH 44406. The complete menu can be found
at www.theursulinecenter.org. Call Peggy at the Ursuline Sisters Motherhouse for tickets and more
information: 330-792-7636.
WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
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VILLA MARIA TERESA is now taking Kindergarten and Pre-School registrations for our 2015-2016 school
year. Our Assessment Test for Kindergarten will be April 17, 2015. Villa Maria Teresa School, 50
Warner Rd., Hubbard, OH 44425. For more info please call Connie @ 330-759-7383.
World Day for Consecrated Life will be observed on Sunday, February 8, 2015. The universal Church has
been celebrating World Day for Consecrated Life since 1997. Bishop George Murry, S.J. invites our
diocesan church to celebrate the gift of Consecrated Life with him and the religious of our Diocese on
Sunday, February 8, 2015 at St. Peter Church, Canton at the 11:00 am liturgy. All are welcome. Please
mark your calendar.
VOCATIONS
St. Paul speaks of how the unmarried man or woman is able to focus his or her total attention on the things
of the Lord, while the married man or woman rightly focuses on the family in the name of the Lord. If you are
single, or know someone who is single, could it be because the Lord wants you or the person you know to
consider a calling to the priesthood or religious life? If so contact Fr. Christopher Luoni at 330-744-8451, or
email: [email protected].