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 AcademyIf 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 ForeverWe 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).