St. Stephen Protomartyr Catholic Church

1280 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 * 847-824-2026 * www.ststephendp.org

From the Pastor

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Dear Parishioners,

Pope Francis has instituted this Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as the Sunday of the Word of God. Pope Francis invites all Catholics to make the Scriptures part of their everyday lives. In his apostolic Letter “Aperuit Illis”, he said that “The Bible cannot be just the heritage of some, much less a collection of books for the benefit of a privileged few. It belongs above all to those called to hear its message and to recognize themselves in its words... The Bible is the book of the Lord’s people, who, in listening to it, move from dispersion and division towards unity. The word of God unites believers and makes them one people.” Pope Francis continues to say that “without the Lord who opens our minds, it is impossible to understand the Scriptures in depth. Yet the contrary is equally true: without the Scriptures, the events of the mission of Jesus and of his Church in this world would remain incomprehensible. Hence, Saint Jerome could rightly claim: “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.”

The Letter to the Hebrews says “Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern the reflections and thoughts of the heart,” (4:12) Therefore for the word of God to be “living and effective” it needs to be read at home and integrated into our life as it is not as a human word but as it is the Word of God.

But how is the Word of God to become “living and effective” in our homes, in our families, in our professional and social relationships? Begin to break open God’s Word in your home by dedicating some family time each week for a brief reading of a Scripture passage, perhaps the Sunday Gospel. Given the hectic and stressed pace of life and our typically overworked schedules, making family time for the Bible reminds us of the need to put God first. Take the advantage that this pandemic has imposed on us to stay at our homes and acknowledge that as you gather around the table of God’s Word, it will enrich and strengthen the experience of the family as a “domestic Church.”

Choose a comfortable and quiet place in the home, away from the distractions of television and ringing telephones. Begin by praying to the Holy Spirit asking for his guidance, then read the passage aloud, and then allow some time for the family to reflect on and share its meaning together. Try to respond to this question as you share your thoughts: What this passage of the Scripture is telling your life here and now?

This time dedicated to reading puts your family into living communication with God. Remind everyone gathered that this family activity brings them to a living encounter with Christ, who is present as the Word among them. Finally, conclude by saying together a thanksgiving prayer or the Our Father. In Jesus and Mary,

Queridos Feligreses,

El Papa Francisco ha instituido este Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario como el Domingo de la Palabra de Dios. El Papa

Francisco invita a todos los católicos a hacer de las Escrituras parte su vida diaria. En su Carta apostólica “Aperuit Illis”, dijo

que “La Biblia no puede ser solo la herencia de algunos, y mucho menos una colección de libros en beneficio de unos pocos privilegiados. Pertenece sobre todo a los llamados a escuchar su

mensaje y reconocerse en sus palabras ... La Biblia es el libro del pueblo del Señor, que al escucharla pasa de la dispersión y

la división a la unidad. La palabra de Dios une a los creyentes y los hace un solo pueblo ”. El Papa Francisco continúa diciendo

que “sin el Señor que abre nuestras mentes, es imposible comprender las Escrituras en profundidad. Sin embargo, lo

contrario es igualmente cierto: sin las Escrituras, los acontecimientos de la misión de Jesús y de su Iglesia en este

mundo serían incomprensibles. Por tanto, San Jerónimo podría afirmar con razón: "La ignorancia de las Escrituras es la

ignorancia de Cristo".

La Carta a los Hebreos dice: "En verdad, la palabra de Dios es viva y eficaz, más cortante que cualquier espada de dos filos, penetra incluso entre el alma y el espíritu, las coyunturas y la médula, y es capaz de discernir los reflejos y pensamientos del corazón" (4:12) Por

lo tanto, para que la palabra de Dios sea “viva y eficaz”, es necesario leerla en casa e integrarla en

nuestra vida, ya que no es una palabra humana sino la Palabra de Dios.

Pero, ¿cómo va a hacer la Palabra de Dios “viva y eficaz” en nuestros hogares, en nuestras familias, en nuestras relaciones

profesionales y sociales? Comience a abrir la Palabra de Dios en su hogar dedicando un tiempo en familia cada semana para una

breve lectura de un pasaje de las Escrituras, tal vez el Evangelio dominical. Dado el ritmo de vida agitado y estresado y nuestros horarios típicamente sobrecargados, dedicar tiempo en familia a

la Biblia nos recuerda la necesidad de poner a Dios en primer lugar. Aprovecha que esta pandemia nos ha impuesto para

quedarnos en nuestras casas y reconoce que al reunirte alrededor de la mesa de la Palabra de Dios, esta enriquecerá y fortalecerá la

experiencia de la familia como una “Iglesia doméstica”.

Elija un lugar cómodo y tranquilo en el hogar, lejos de las distracciones de la televisión y los teléfonos que suenan.

Comience por orar al Espíritu Santo pidiendo su guía, luego lea el pasaje en voz alta y luego permita que la familia reflexione y

comparta su significado juntos. Trate de responder a esta pregunta mientras comparte sus pensamientos: ¿Qué le dice este

pasaje de las Escrituras a su vida aquí y ahora? Este tiempo dedicado a la lectura pone a su familia en una comunicación viva

con Dios. Recuerde a todos los reunidos que esta actividad familiar los lleva a un encuentro vivo con Cristo, que está

presente como Verbo entre ellos. Finalmente, concluya diciendo juntos una oración de acción de gracias o el Padre Nuestro.

En Jesús y Maria,

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SPIRITUAL ADOPTION OF UNBORN BABIES 2021 "A nation which murders its children is a nation without a future." Pope St. John Paul II The St. Stephen Parish Respect Life Ministry is once again sponsoring its Spiritual Adoption Program. Taking part in the program is easy, and all parishioners are invited to join us in this rewarding and worthwhile campaign. All that is required is to pledge to pray daily for 9 months for a child who is in danger of abortion. While the "spiritually adopted child" may remain unknown to us, he / she is known to God. Adoptive parents are encouraged to name their child to make their daily prayers more personal. Interested parishioners can register online via our Parish website http://www.ststephendp.org beginning now through Sunday 1/31/21. All registrants will take the Oath of Spiritual Adoption during any of the Masses on the weekend of January 30 at 5:00pm or January 31 at 9:00am, 12:00 noon and 5:00pm. Registrants who cannot come in person to attend any of these Masses can take their Oath if they attend the livestreaming of the 9:00am or 12:00 noon Mass. The daily prayer for the spiritually adoptive children shall continue for 9 months ending on the weekend of October 23-24, 2021.

ADOPCIÓN ESPIRITUAL DE BEBÉS NO NACIDOS 2021 "Una nación que asesina a sus niños es una nación sin futuro". Papa San Juan Pablo II El Ministerio de Respeto a la Vida de la Parroquia de St. Stephen

patrocina una vez más su Programa de Adopción Espiritual. Participar en el programa es fácil, y todos los feligreses están invitados a unirse a nosotros en esta campaña gratificante y valiosa. Todo lo que se requiere es comprometerse a orar diariamente durante 9 meses por un niño que está en peligro de aborto. Si bien el "niño espiritualmente adoptado" puede permanecer desconocido para nosotros, Dios lo conoce. Se anima a los padres adoptivos a nombrar a sus hijos para que sus oraciones diarias sean más personales.

Los feligreses interesados pueden registrarse en línea a través de nuestro sitio web parroquial http://www.ststephendp.org desde ahora hasta el domingo 31/1/21.

Todos los inscritos tomarán el Juramento de Adopción Espiritual durante cualquiera de las Misas el fin de semana del 30 de enero a las 5:00 pm o el 31 de enero a las 9:00 am, 12:00 del mediodía y 5:00 pm. Los inscritos que no pueden asistir en persona a ninguna de estas misas pueden prestar juramento si asisten a la transmisión en vivo de la misa de las 9:00 a.m. o las 12:00 del mediodía. La oración diaria por los niños espiritualmente adoptivos continuará durante 9 meses y finalizará el fin de semana. del 23 al 24 de octubre de 2021.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25 ~ Conversion of St. Paul, the Apostle 8:00am †Juanita Meneses Family

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26~ Sts. Timothy & Titus, Bishops 8:00am For the Homeless

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 6:00pm Sr. Revelina Santiago, birthday †Jack Zaccaro Zaccaro Family

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 ~ St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Dr. 8:00am †Calixto Arzadon Family

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 8:00am For the Unborn

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 8:00am For the Migrants 5:00pm Ryan & Djhoanna, wedding anniversary †Sue Willie Tom & Barb Stancato †Frank & Phyllis Costabilo Weinmann Family †Claro Dulay, Sr. Family

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 9:00am †Antonio Buccellato Andrew & Rose Alonzi †Debbie, Sally & Cindy Sibert Family †Marion & Dick Vana Family †Juan Madarang Family †Steve Reid Nancy Palermo 12:00pm †Emelia Garay Family 5:00pm †Jose Fajardo Reyes Imelda Fajardo

Masses, Intentions & Liturgies Pray for the Sick and the Homebound

Lorraine Forbes Lumen Dulay

Alex Rodriguez Jim Niemczyk Marge Kopec

Carmela Anderson Vicki Foy

Salvador Espinoza Charles Bransford

Larry Fortier Sue Hochmuth

Angela Hanson Gloria Kosmicki

Angelita Valasquez Rita Jay

Kathy Drelicharz Mary Karen Vana

Mary Nurre Edwin Del Carmen Amparo Ramirez

Jack Joseph Federico Garay

Megan Niemczyk Chuck Giroux Lillian Danzi Tom Galla Billy Volpe

Benia Duerte Judy Cooper

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May our prayers bring them strength, healing and peace.

TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS CAMPAIGN Amount Pledged: $461,060 Amount Collected: $243,129 Amount Cancelled: $67,470 Past Due Amount: $44,770 Amount Received by Parish: $145,877 Amount Used by Parish for Projects: $127,738 Amount in Account: $18,139

Thank you for your continuous support. Money was used to repair our boiler and other necessary repairs. Please continue to send in your payments to the fund. We hope to use the money collected towards new doors on the school building, but may need it to go towards other necessary projects in this time of COVID.

Remember to sign up for the weekend Masses at

www.ststephendp.org

STEWARDSHIP Jan 17 Actual Year to date

Sunday Collection $ 2,798 $ 121,640 Children’s Collection $ 37 $ 568

Electronic Giving $ 831 $ 30,597 Total $ 3,666 $ 152,805 Budget $ 7,000 $ 203,000

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Cantidad prometida: $461,060 Cantidad recaudada: $243,129 Cantidad cancelada: $67,470 Monto Vencido: $44,770 Cantidad recibida por la parroquia: $145,877 Cantidad gastada por la parroquia en proyectos: $127,738 Cantidad en la cuenta: $18,139 Gracias por su continuo apoyo. Se utilizó dinero para reparar nuestra caldera y otras reparaciones necesarias. Continúe enviando sus pagos al fondo. Esperamos usar el dinero recaudado para nuevas puertas en el edificio de la escuela, pero es posible que lo necesitemos para otros proyectos necesarios en este tiempo de COVID.

Recuerde a registrarse para las misas del fin de semana en

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MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: 8:00 AM - M,T,TH, F, S OLPH Devotion 5:45 PM - W Week Evening: 6:00 PM - W Vigil Mass Sat: 5:00 PM Sundays: 9:00AM 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - Spanish

CONFESSIONS Thursdays at 6:00pm by appointment

PARISH CONTACT 1880 Ash Street 847-824-2026 Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 847-824-3842 (fax) OFFICE HOURS: TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00PM-5:00PM Tuesday & Thursday 8:30AM-12:00PM Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM Sunday CLOSED CHURCH 1280 Prospect Ave., Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 WEBSITE www.ststephendp.org EMAIL sspasst@sbcglobal.net FACEBOOK & YouTube Stephen Protomartyr

PARISH OFFICE STAFF: Rev. David Arcila Pastor Rev. Alex Garcia Associate Pastor Bill Warmouth Deacon Tony Towey Deacon Emeritus Conrad Wojnar Deacon Sr. Revelina Santiago Pastoral Associate Sr. Teresa Quintero Baene Pastoral Associate Toni Olague Rel. Ed. Assistant Phyllis Rotondo Bookkeeper Noreen Johnson Parish Secretary Daniel Roldan Weekend Help Andrzej Kasprzyk Maintenance

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