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WELCOMING YOU HOME
Cardinal Dolan greets Fr. Baker
Christmas Eve Candlelight

 

Catholic means universal.

No matter who you are,

where you come from,

what language you speak or lifestyle you lead:

you are always welcome to call this place

your parish home.

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OUR STORY

"Catholic means universal. No matter who you are, where you come from, what language you speak or lifestyle you lead, you are always welcome to call this place your parish home."

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OUR MASS

We work diligently to provide a prayerful worship experience.

 

Join us in celebration: either 
virtually or in person.

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OUR MINISTRIES

From our adult choir, to our green team, to our social justice group, there's something for everyone.

Consider getting involved in parish life and joining one of our many ministries!

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OUR
BULLETIN

Stay up to date with the latest in our church community with our weekly publication, Parishlife!

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ST. STEPHEN OF HUNGARY SCHOOL

Since 1928, St. Stephen's promotes a rich culture of academic excellence and spiritual nourishment. Learn more

about our 2023 National Blue Ribbon School:

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OUR PARISH

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announcements
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  • This Monday, November 11, is Veterans Day. The parish offices and the main church are closed, and daily mass will be at 9 AM in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chapel, located in the parish center on 406 E. 80th St

  • Our 5th Annual Bereavement Retreat will be held the morning of Saturday, November 16, and Fr. Tony Ciorra will be our presenter. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, please save the date and join us! Click here for more information.

  • All soul’s envelopes are on the tables in the back of the church. If you wish to have your deceased loved ones remembered in the prayers at all the masses during the month of November, please fill out an envelope and drop it in the collection basket or bring it to the parish center this week or next. Please bring photos of your deceased loved ones and place them on the St. Jospeh Altar during the month we remember and pray for the deceased.​​

  • Centering Prayer is a Christian contemplative practice popularized by the Trappists in the 1970s but based
    on a 15th  century treatise on prayer called "The Cloud of Unknowing";
    Fr. Michael Holleran will be
    establishing a weekly Centering Prayer group in the parish chapel on Wednesday evenings.  The
    Introductory session will take place at
    7 PM on Wednesday, December 4th.  Everyone is welcome! The first
    sessions will include beginner instruction for those new to this type of prayer and will conclude around 8:15. For more information about Centering Prayer, please visit
    www.contemplativeoutreach.org.

  • The Young Adult Ministry is hosting a wine and cheese social! Join us on on Sunday, November 17 after the 5PM mass for light bites and a glass of wine.

  • On Monday, November 18 at 6:30 PM, join Prime Time Ministry for attorney and speaker, Michael Connors, who will be discussing estate planning, preserving your assets, and elder law topics.  All are welcome. 

  • Our parish bake sale fundraiser is on Sunday, November 24, to benefit our parish’s ministries.  If you can bake cookies, a pie, Irish soda bread, or make your favorite dessert, please sign up here

  • This year, our Parish will host its 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the Auditorium of St. Stephen of Hungary Church. Tickets are $5 and are selling fast. Tickets must be purchased at the parish center during office hours. Please consider donating or volunteering to help ensure the events success click here for more information.

  • On Thanksgiving Day, mass will take place in the church at 9AM. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, the daily mass will be at 9AM in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Chapel, located in the parish center on 406 E. 80th St. The offices will be closed.

  • Seniors in nursing homes often feel forgotten and lonely, especially around the holidays. Join us in making
    Christmas cards for our local rehabilitation and nursing center on Saturday, November 30 from 10AM - 2PM
    in the Angelo Room at the Parish Center! Craft supplies will be provided, just bring your creative spirit.

  • This year, there is a change to the Christmas Eve mass schedule. The last mass on Christmas Eve
    at 10PM.
    There will be no midnight mass. Click here for the full schedule.

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Ongoing Announcements​​​​​​

  • 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. Join us in helping 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!

  • ​Calling all parishioners! Are you looking to get more involved in our ever-growing, vibrant community? We are looking to build our database of volunteers for a Parishioners Association! If you're interested, please click here.

  • Our Parish is considering an organized trip for the 2025 Jubilee! The trip will include travel to Rome and Assisi with Collette Tours with an option extension to Padua and Venice. If interested, click here

 

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