St. Stephen, CATHOLIC Martyr CHURCH OF CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday, 5:00 pm (Vigil) Sunday, 9:00, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am Wednesday, 6:30 am Thursday, 6:30 pm RECONCILIATION Any time by Appointment or Saturdays: 2:30 pm 4:30 pm BAPTISM Families who would like to have a child Baptized must be registered in the parish, actively participating in the parish, and attend Baptism preparation class. FIRST EUCHARIST, RECONCILIATION AND CONFIRMATION You must be registered in the parish, actively participating in the parish and enrolled in Christian Formation programs. Separate registration forms, fees, and classes apply. Sacramental Preparation is separate from BLAZE and Life Teen. MARRIAGE If a marriage is being planned, 6 months notice is required to the priest before a date can be set. During the 6 months, the couple will be required to complete the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program. PARISH REGISTRATION: We register new parishioners every Sunday at 10:15 am in Room 1. 1544 Battlefield Boulevard South Chesapeake, Virginia 23322-2041 Phone: (757) 421-7416 FAX: (757) 421-7488 e-mail: ssm@ssmrcc.org website: www.ssmrcc.org May our Community be known for our service to the needy, our fearless faith even in adversity, and our great forgiveness. OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am 4:00 pm (Closed for lunch 12:30 1:30 pm) Friday 9:00 am 12:30 pm
August 24, 2014 21 st Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Brian Rafferty (frbrian@ssmrcc.org) Director of Adult Faith Formation: Deacon Keith Fournier (deaconkeith@ssmrcc.org) Deacon Kevin Trail (deaconkevin@ssmrcc.org) Business Manager: Crystal Anderson (crystal@ssmrcc.org) Director of Music: Jim Cowan (jim@ssmrcc.org) Director of Youth Ministry: Kristen Juda (kristen@ssmrcc.org) Director of Elementary Faith Formation: Cathy Barrick (cathy@ssmrcc.org) Office Manager: Sharon Achorn (sharon@ssmrcc.org) Receptionist/Cemetery: MaryAnn Turner (maryann@ssmrcc.org) Liturgy: Karen Winslow (karen@ssmrcc.org) Facilities Manager: Alex Shuflat (alex@ssmrcc.org) Selection of a final resting place need not be made at a time when pressures of the moment are most stressful. Here at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Mausoleum Garden, in a calm and relaxed manner, our staff can help you plan a final resting site well in advance of serious illness, sorrow and confusion. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Mausoleum Garden offers a beautiful, serene resting place; one that promotes tranquil reflection and enhances feelings of love with every visit. Our facility includes private mausoleum crypts and niches, all of which are tastefully designed and attractively crafted. For more information please call Mary Ann at the Parish office at 421-7416 Ext. 302 Sunday, August 24 th 8:15 am Choir Rehearsal (Rm 3 & 4) 9:00 am Mass (Anton Raniszewski) 10:15 am Choir Rehearsal (Rm 3 & 4) 10:15 am Parish Registration (Rm 1) 11:00 am Mass (Mass for the Parish) 12:30 pm Cub Scout Recruiting Picnic (outside) 4:15 pm Choir Rehearsal (Rm 3 & 4) 5:00 pm Mass (Woodrow Neumann) Monday, August 25 th 8:30 am Mass (Bill Herb) Tuesday, August 26 th 8:30 am Mass (Tommy Evertt) 10:00 am Bible Study (Rm 7) Wednesday, August 27 th 6:30 am Mass 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am GIFT (Rm 1) 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm AA Set up (Rm 3 & 4) 8:00 pm AA Meeting (Rm 3 & 4) Thursday, August 28 th 8:30 am Mass 5:00 pm Reconciliation 6:30 pm Mass (Bill Pepe) 7:00 pm KOC (Rm 5 & 7) 7:00 pm Men s Cursillo Group (Rm 1) Friday, August 29 th 7:15 am Men s Cursillo (Rm 3) 8:30 am Mass (Leo Hearst) Saturday, August 30 th 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am AA Meeting (Rm 5 & 7) 9:00 am Women Cursillista Group Reunion (Rm 1) 2:30 pm Reconciliation 5:00 pm Mass (John & Barbara Smith) (Living) Sunday, August 31 st 8:15 am Choir Rehearsal (Rm 3 & 4) 9:00 am Mass (Mass for the Parish) 10:15 am Choir Rehearsal (Rm 3 & 4) 10:15 am Parish Registration (Rm 1) 11:00 am Mass (Margaret Costa) 12:00 pm MOMs/WOW Facilitator Orientation (Rm 5) 4:15 pm Choir Rehearsal (Rm 3 & 4) 5:00 pm Mass (Caitlyn Hilderbrandt) Baptism Class: If you have a child under the age of six, please call the office to register for the Baptismal Prep Class. The Baptismal Prep Class will be Sunday, September 14 th at 10:15 am in Room 5 & 7. The class will last about 2 hours.
August 23 rd & 24 th 21 st Sunday of Ordinary Time Well Done my Good and Faithful Servant St. Stephen, Martyr a Stewardship Parish Offertory for 8-17-14 $16,608 Other (Diocesan Collections) $ 135 Capital Campaign/Debt Reduction $ 701 Samaritan Fund $ 435 Youth Ministry $ 78 Assumption Offering $ 990 August 31 st SCRIPTURE READINGS: 22 nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalm 63:2-6,8-9 Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 Children s Liturgy Of the Word (CLOW) will start again in late September. CLOW is an opportunity for our young members (three to six years old) to hear the Gospel on their level each week while older children (2 nd grade and up) and adults participate in the Mass in the worship space. In order to comply with Diocesan procedures, we must have two adult leaders for each class time each week. AND both of them must have VIRTUS training. Teenagers will still be needed to assist the leaders with the lessons. Parents and other adults, if you believe that Children s Liturgy of the Word is a worthwhile program, please consider being one of the leaders. If enough adults participate, you would only be a leader one or two weekends out of 30. Lessons will be available online and crafts will be in the classroom. If we do not get enough leaders, we will not be able to offer this instructional time for these children. If you have any questions regarding CLOW, please call the office @ 421-7416 and ask for Cathy Barrick or Karen Winslow or email ssm@ssmrcc.org. We are hoping to restart the children's playgroup (preschoolers and younger) every other Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm. If you are interested in joining this playgroup, please contact Sarah Winkler at sarahlyo@gmail.com. Thank you! The Mission Group by the name of Unbound and father Jerry Morgan are very grateful for the warm and generous reception which was given to them this past weekend. Because of your generosity and sharing your gifts, there are now 72 children/seniors who will be thanking God for inspiring someone to help the child/seniors out of the path of dire poverty. ATTENTION PARENTS of children with Special Needs. We offer religious education for your child. Call the office for information on class times, curriculum and registration. Classes are set to begin in September. The flowers on the altar this weekend are in memory of Sandy Shepard
BLAZE TEACHERS ARE NEEDED! Prayerfully consider passing the faith on to our young members! We need one kindergarten, 2 second grade, 1 third grade, 2 fourth grade and 2 fifth grade teachers. Coteachers/assistants are needed all across the grade levels. If you can help, call the office. All teachers and helper must be VIRTUS trained. VIRTUS and VOLUNTEERS ANYONE who volunteers with our children (Infant 12 th grade) for any of our programs (BLAZE, Life Teen, CLOW, VBS and others) is required to be VIRTUS trained. To attend a class you must register on-line at www.virtusonline.org. Choose Registration then view all sessions then select the Richmond, VA Diocese, scroll through the sessions to find a place and time, then start the registration process. Your primary location is Saint Stephen, Martyr Chesapeake. Choose any of the roles that apply to your volunteering. There is VIRTUS training here at SSM on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 pm and Sat, Sept. 13 at 9 am. There are also sessions scheduled for Christ the King in Norfolk and Little Creek Chapel between August 19 th and November 16 th. OPEN HOUSE for the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm Place: Rooms 3 and 4 St Stephen, Martyr Roman Catholic Church 1544 Battlefield Boulevard, S Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 in the Church Building At the last Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church the ancient Christian practice of a catechumenate, a period of instruction on what it means to become and live as a Christian, was restored to the Catholic Church around the world. The early Christians understood that to become a Christian meant to enter into a new way of living. It involves ongoing conversion of the whole person - body, soul, mind and spirit. Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ leads to a whole new way of life in His Body, the Church. Are you interested in the Catholic Christian Faith? Do you know someone who has expressed an interest in becoming a Catholic Christian? Do you know someone who was baptized into the Catholic Church as a child, but has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? Are you, or do you know someone, who is a Christian of another community interested in - or intrigued by the Catholic Church with questions about the Catholic faith? Are you a practicing Catholic who wants to more fully and completely understand your own Catholic faith? Come to this OPEN HOUSE. YOUTH MINISTRY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 6-12 IS ON OUR WEBSITE: SSMRCC.ORG High School (Grades 9-12) Register for Life Teen! Go to our website ssmrcc.org, then Faith Formation, then High School Middle School (Grades 6-8) Register for Edge! Go to our website ssmrcc.org, then Faith Formation, then Middle School At least 15 years old and in the 10 th Grade Register for Confirmation! Go to our website ssmrcc.org, then Faith Formation, then High School HUNGRY GAMES 2014: YOUTH MINISTRY KICK-OFF EVENT We need volunteers! If you are interested in helping out with the kick-off event this year, contact our kick-off event coordinator Jan Mislan at jmislan@ctkparish.org. : Sunday, September 7: 3-7pm
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2014 CRI PO Box 6360, Beaufort, SC 29903 800 992-2144 www.childrensbulletins.com Ages 7-12 August 24, 2014 Matthew 16:13-20