ALLELUIA - ST. STEPHEN CHURCH 129 WEST PARK AVENUE NILES, OHIO 44446
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ALLELUIAHe Is Risen • Easter 2021
ST. STEPHEN CHURCH
129 WEST PARK AVENUE NILES, OHIO 44446
330-652-4396 WWW.STSTEPHENCHURCHNILES.COM
ST. STEPHEN CHURCH NILES, OHIO
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK PARISH NEWS
www.ststephenchurchniles.com
SUNDAY, April 4 – EASTER SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. PARISHIONERS LIVING PRAYER LIST
& DECEASED We would like to offer everyone the opportunity to
TUESDAY, April 6 pray for our fellow parishioners and friends who are
8:30 a.m. ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS for ill or in need of prayer for any reason. If you would
GEORGE & BEVERLY VUKOVICH like to add someone to the list, please call the rectory and leave a
message and we will add the requested person. Please remember
THURSDAY, April 8 the following in your prayers : Carrie Copeland, Kurt Eckenrode,
8:30 a.m. BETTY LIPPERT by Sons, Larry & Ronnie Louise Kerns, Nancy Snider, Fred & Dorothy Bianco, Don
Donnelly, Nancy Jayne, Chuck Jorza, Marguerite Kovach,
FRIDAY, April 9
Alida Lendvay, Marilyn (Tock) Schneider, Patricia McMahon,
8:30 a.m. STACEY SNIDER BARNES
Barbara Dohar, David Holmes, Adelbert Durig, Mary Beth
by Rick & Anne Misel
Havasi, Janet Kandrac, Sue Kopetsky, Jim Ogden, John Walsh,
SUNDAY, April 11 – DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Dale Havaich, John Wilson, Kathy DeCristofaro, Mitzi Malvasi,
9:00 a.m. AMY SPISAK by Family Lou Lukz, John Hallock, Jennifer Cable, Michelle Howard,
Jo Medovich, Keith Burke, Gerri Kohn, Janeen Wukotich,
Cass Tabor, Geri Kohn, Kevin Grafton, Bernadette Marsico,
Mary Catherine Freel, Marty Schimley, Denise Kover, Doreen
THEME: TOGETHER WITH THE CHURCH Ciccarelli Fryman, Kevin Murphy (Father Murphy’s brother),
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, WE CELEBRATE Kara Stanford, Gloria Nitzsky, June Dudinec, Mark Thou, Kathy
CHRIST’S RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD. Jo Foreman, Janice Rayle, doctors, nurses, first responders
Jesus is risen from the dead; He appeared to His disciples. His and all who have been affected in any way by the coronavirus,
rising to new life foreshadows what God intends for us: eternal especially those who have no one to pray for them.
life. The darkness of sin and death has been defeated by the
Light of Christ, who died for us. Together, let us sing our praise WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP
to God. Alleluia! Attendance --
PARISH GOAL: $4,700.00 per Sunday
LITURGY OF THE WORD STEWARDSHIP: 3/28/2021
In the first reading, Saint Peter speaks to the crowd, telling SUNDAY $ 3,617.00
them all that he witnessed in the ministry and execution of Envelopes….82
Jesus Christ. He proclaims the Good News that everyone CHURCH MAINTENANCE $ 55.00
“who believes in [Jesus Christ] will receive forgiveness of sins MOTHER’S DAY $ 10.00
through his name.” Saint Paul tells the Corinthians that Christ is EASTER $ 190.00
“our paschal lamb (who)… has been sacrificed.” In the Gospel, EASTER FLOWERS $ 218.00
the disciples encounter the empty tomb of Jesus. HOLY LAND $ 45.00
CEMETERY $ 35.00
The above figures include $2,161.00
ETERNAL FLAME INTENTIONS that we received through mail in donations.
~WEEK OF APRIL 4 THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR
IN MEMORY OF GENE, LOUIS & RALPH BOCCIA
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF YOUR PARISH!
by Sisters
IN MEMORY OF JOHN GRANNY
by Rick & Anne Misel
SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTION
HEALING FOR KEVIN MURPHY MINISTRY SCHEDULE SERVING MASS ~ APRIL 11
by Ricky, Annmarie & Patrick Wilson Sacristan JACQUIE WHETSTONE
Lector MIKE SYLVESTER
EM of Bread SHERRIE SYLVESTER
PLEASE KNOW THE DISPENSATION IS STILL IN EFFECT Altar Server SOPHIA GEARHART
FOR ANYONE WHO IS NOT COMFORTABLE RETURNING TO Greeters MARY ANN McMAHON/
MASS AT THIS TIME. CAROL SYLVESTER
Not everyone can, nor should, return to Mass. Those of us who
are present in reduced numbers will pray for the whole community A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
and the necessarily absent. SUNDAY (JOHN 20:1-9) – BY BUD OZAR
That first Easter morning was confusing. Jesus was missing and
Mary Magdalene, Peter and John “did not know” what to do. In
family life, there are confusing moments when “we don’t know”
MASKS ARE REQUIRED BY ORDER OF THE
what to do. Like the apostles, we are Easter people when we
GOVERNOR FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL. believe and trust in each other even when all seems lost.
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2021
STEWARDSHIP OTHER NEWS
Easter Sunday
“Think of what is above, not NILES COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD
of what is on earth.” COLLECTION:APRIL- CANNED FRUIT
– COLOSSIANS 3:2
On this day we thank God COMMUNITY SUPPERS – NO MEALS APRIL
for His Son, Jesus, who died,
rose and opened the gates of NILES INTERFAITH BANQUET USUALLY HELD ON THE
heaven for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s try to keep SUNDAY AFTER EASTER WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS
the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! YEAR DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
Pray daily and listen for how God is calling each of us to joyfully
use our gifts to fulfill His salvation plan. JOB OPENING
Ursuline Ministries is seeking candidates to join our team as a
Bookkeeper. The position is full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday
2021 BISHOP’S APPEAL through Friday. Pay is $14.00-$16.00 per hour, with paid time off
Thank you to all who have made and health coverage. Interested applicants should email résumés
a commitment to the 2021 Annual to info@UrsulineSistersAids.org. Resumes must be received by
Bishop’s Appeal. As of March 24, 23 April 12, 2021. The job description is posted on our vestibule
families had pledged $8,034.00 of bulletin board (St. Stephen).
our $31,100 goal. Bishop Bonnar is
asking that we invite every member of
St. Stephen Parish to join us in faithful support of the 2021 Annual
Bishop’s Appeal. Not just for the attainment of a monetary goal,
but to demonstrate our willingness as a parish community to help
those in need and strengthen the life and vitality of our Church.
Please mail your gift directly to the Diocese with the envelope
provided in your mailing from Bishop Bonnar. Thank you and
may our Lord bless you for whatever help you can give.
25TH, 40TH, 50TH AND OVER
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
The Diocese of Youngstown is sponsoring
a Wedding Anniversary Celebration
on Sunday, June 13, 2:00 p.m. at St.
Columba Cathedral in Youngstown,
honoring couples observing their 25th,
40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary
in 2021. The Wedding Anniversary
Celebration will include Mass with Bishop David J. Bonnar, renewal
of marriage vows and a personalized certificate for each couple.
Couples may opt to attend the Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mass in-person at St. Columba Cathedral or they may participate
remotely via livestreaming on the diocesan website at www.doy.
org. Limited spaces are available for couples at the cathedral. You
must make reservations in advance for this event by contacting
your Parish Office before MAY 13.
EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 4, 2021
“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with
power.” Are you being called to proclaim the life of the Resurrected
Christ to the world? Call Father Scott Kopp at 330-744-8451, or
email skopp@youngstowndiocese.org.
RICE BOWLS
FOR LENT, FOR LIFE
If you forgot your Rice Bowl this week,
we ask that you return them NEXT
WEEK that we can make our returns
to the Diocese. God bless you for
your generous hearts.
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