WELCOMING YOU HOME
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Our parish opens its doors to welcome and embrace all in our community. We strive through worship, hospitality, and service to receive those seeking a spiritual home. In the midst of diversity of thought, lifestyle, nationality, economic status, and age, we endeavor to live as a community of faith and invite you to join our family – a family seeing to know, love, and live the message of Jesus Christ.
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Mass Schedule
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Monday to Saturday: 12:00pm
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Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8pm, 10pm, 12pm, 5pm
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Parish Updates (as of 9.15.23)
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Thank you for your patience with some technical difficulties in our online masses! You may have noticed a difference in camera view; we are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Parish Religious Education is now open. Click here to register and/or for more information on information and First Communion and Confirmation.
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Is God calling you to be a catechist? Volunteers are needed to help to pass on the faith to the next generation of children and teens, to help form adults who are preparing for sacraments, and to assist with adult faith sharing. No experience needed – all training and materials are provided. Contact Maryann at mtyrer@stelmo79.org to learn more!
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Anointing of the Sick is offered at the end of the 12noon Mass every third Saturday of the month. This Sacrament is intended for any Catholic adult with a serious illness of body, mind, or spirit.
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Our Annual School Supply Drive is for the families in East Harlem served by the Little Sisters of the Assumption. The collection of school supplies will take place from AUGUST 19-27. Please bring NEW backpacks and school supplies to the church . You can drop off your generous donations at the St. Joseph statue. Thank you!
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LSA Family Health Service has established the Sr. Suzanne LaChapelle's Daisy Fund as a way of providing ongoing support for the needs of women and children, Sr. Susanne’s lifelong vocation. Please consider a donation or pledge to the Daisy Fund. Click here for more information.
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Save the Date
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Welcome Back Picnic for K-8 Religious Education Families – Sunday, September 17, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Every year we kick off our religious education year with a family picnic, games, crafts, and an opportunity to get to know other religious education families, as well as a chance to pick up the year’s books and supplies.
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Parish Feast Day and 3rd Annual International Food Festival – Sunday, September 24, 12noon Mass to 3pm
One of our biggest parish events – you don’t want to miss out on this festive Mass, followed by a sharing of food from many different cultures! Plan to bring a tray to share of some finger food that represents your ethnic or cultural heritage - and get to know your fellow parishioners as we celebrate the rich diversity of our wonderful parish.
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The Cardinal's Appeal has began. https://cardinalsappeal.org/
For info click on the picture or scan this QR code for more information on how you can donate.
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New Ministry:
Stelmo Men's Bible Study
Interested?
Click here
Interested in volunteering at parish events?
The parish council will let you know of opportunities to volunteer if you email your contact information (name, email, and phone) to the parish council at parishcouncil@stelmo79.org
Click on our logo to go to our page for info
Check out Pope Francis’ Pastoral Letter Laudato Si’ – On the Care of our Common Home. Please click on our logo to find out more about this important document.
Check out the new movie about Pope Francis’ encyclical (letter) about the Environment! Watch it on YouTube Originals: https://theletterfilm.org.
St. Stephen of Hungary School (SSHS) offers a life changing education through a supportive, nurturing and faith-filled environment. Educating the whole child through a growth mindset, students are challenged to think critically and creatively while solving complex, real world issues in our everchanging global community.
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Choosing the right school for your children is one of the most important gifts you can bestow on them. For more information about applying to SSHS, your parish school, please email jdickson@saintstephenschool.org
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
The combined parishes of St Monica, St Stephen of Hungary and St Elizabeth of Hungary are proud to have St Stephen of Hungary School as part of our parish community. Saint Stephen of Hungary School is a Pre-K through 8th grade award-winning Catholic school with a rich heritage of academic excellence.
