ST. STEPHEN PARISH

676 Kearny Ave, Kearny, New Jersey 07032
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1.  Holy Hour

Every First Friday of the month we have a Holy Hour and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church at 8:00 P.M. You are welcome to give one hour of your life to the Lord. Our next Holy Hour is November 6, 2009 at 8:00 P.M.
 
2. Web Committee
 
Anyone interested in joining the Web Committee of St. Stephen's Parish, please call the Rectory at 201-998-3314 and ask for Fr. Alex.

We are currently building a new parish website. So, please, bear with us.
 
3. Encouraging Words
 
Members of Encouraging Words meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Rectory Conference Room, from 6:45 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. We are looking to increase our membership. Anyone interested, please call the Rectory. 

4. Why Catholic?
 
You can still consider enrolling in the "Why Catholic" Program which will not only help you explore the basic teaching of our Catholic Faith but will also bring you into a deeper relationship with God through prayer and scripture. Call the Rectory to join us!

5. Mater Dei Academy
If you want to find out more about "Mater Dei Academy", the newly formed school from the merger of St. Stephen School in Kearny and Holy Cross School in Harrison, you can visit their website at: www.mdacademy.org, or visit the link on this site.

Please read the Principal's notes in the Bulletin (November 1, 2009).

6. You Are a Priest Forever

We pray and congratulate our priests and deacons who selflessly serve us, in particular Fr. Richard and Deacon Herb who both celebrate ten years in the Lord's service.

Fr. Richard Cabezas   ordained May 29, 1999
Fr. Joe Mancini          ordained May 26, 2001
Fr. Alex Barbieto       ordained November 8, 1986
Fr. Louis Pereira        ordained April 19, 1975
Fr. Sal DiStepfano     ordained May 24, 2003
Deacon Herbert Gimbel ordained June 5, 1999
Deacon Earl White     ordained June 2, 2002

We also congratulate Sister Rita Kearney, SSJ, who on September 12 will celebrate the 65th anniversary of her entrance into religious life.

7. Annual "Everything Fair"

St. Stephen Seniors Annual "Everything Fair" will be held on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Church Hall).