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November 5, 2017 Vol. 36 No. 13

St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 4601 Neely Avenue Midland, Texas 79707 (432) 520-7394 Fax (432) 520-7395

www.ststephensmidlandtx.com

Rev. Rodney White, Pastor Assistant Pastor: Rev. Timothy Hayter

Deacons: Leonard Hendon, Luis Mata, Fidel Saldivar, Larry Salazar Sisters: Gertrudis Muñoz, Leonila Torres

Youth Director: Deacon Larry Salazar Director of Religious Education: Gretchen Lara

Music Director: Gabriel Salgado

St. Stephen’s Clay Shoot

Please join us either as a Sponsor, a participant with a team, or as a

volunteer the day of the event.

Our 2nd Annual Clay Shoot will be Saturday, November 18th.

Please contact Josie Brenner at (432) 556-7012 or at josiebrenner@yahoo.com

Please turn in your entry fees to the Parish office

ASAP. Thank you for your

SUPPORT!

Sunday, November 5 - Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls

Monday, November 6

Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls

Tuesday, November 7

Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls

Wednesday, November 8 Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls

Thursday, November 9 - The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls

Friday, November 10 - St. Leo the Great Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls

Saturday, November 11 - St. Martin of Tours Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls

Sunday, November 12 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses for the Souls listed on the Scrolls

Last Week’s Collection

Regular $26,107.68 Other Income $ 775.97 Mission Sunday $ 192.00

Financial reports are available in the parish office.

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For the week of November 5, 2017

Next Ethic's classes for the

Midland/Odessa Deanery

Monday, November 6, 2017at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM in Midland at St. Ann Parish Parlor by Sr. Elsa Garcia Friday, November 17, 2017 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM in Midland at St. Ann Parish, School Library by Sr. Elsa Garcia

For those of you that volunteer for CCD classes, Teachers, assistants, helpers, or with our Youth, Homebound ministries, YOU MUST, at least, have filled out a background check AND attend an Ethic’s workshop. Please choose one of these days mentioned above. To obtain a background check form please come by Parish office or click on website www.sanangelodiocese.org

ST. STEPHEN’S CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday 6:45 am - 7:00 am; 12 noon - 12:15 pm;

& 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Wednesday 6:45 a.m.-7 a.m.; 12 noon-12:15 p.m.;

5-5:30 p.m.; & 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturday 7:45 am - 8:00 am; 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Sunday 20 minutes prior to each Mass

And anytime, by appointment

DIVORCECare Ministry—Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce….Have you been divorced? Have you been healed from that divorce? Would you like to help others to do the same. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. For more information call: Norma Chavez 432-894-0553 or Eliza Velasquez @ 432-352-3464. The programs consist of 13 weeks with video, small groups and workbooks. Please see divorcecare.org for further information. DivorceCare meets on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

CALLED TO PROTECT

Safe Environment training for all parents whose children are enrolled in Religious Education K-12th grade at St. Stephen’s.

November 16th at 6:00 PM Parish Hall

Presenter Deacon Lorenzo Salazar

This weekend’s special collection is for the poor of Midland as distributed by Helping Hands of Midland.

Please help. Thank you!

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November 5 Ann Carrillo

Marcela Espinoza Lailah Gomez Rachel Hennig David Lopez

Matthew Machuca Roxana Pinal Terry Repman

Marixa Rodriguez Caleb Salinas

Ezequiel Terrazas Nery Venegas

November 6 Mackenzie Buzan

Ervey Lozano Ismarit Melendez Guadalupe Rueda

Vidal Torres III Louisa Valencia

Ismael Valenzuela Adrian Villalobos

Gail Zertuche

November 7 Manuel Amparan Pamela Carrillo

Christina Ornelas Victoria Dominguez

Lucas Franco Jeremy Guerra Cora Rodriguez Ernesto Trillo

November 8 Stephanie Alva Idali Anchondo Yvonne Carrillo Yoraima Flores

Jasaylee Gonzalez Jessica Gonzalez

Billy Marentes Diego Mata Clair Mueller Mary Shelton Ellen Trasko

Reagan Viney

November 9 Michelle Alvarez

Joanne Dixon Guillermo Fino II Cesar Gonzalez

Arsenia Hernandez Lupe Hernandez

Marlene Landenberger

Kevin Mendoza Megan Pause Enrique Reyes

Isaac Rodriguez Jennifer Saenz Paul Wurster

November 10 Veronica Gamboa

Sandra Gomez Nuly Loya

Hector Pozos Sarah Ramos

Dolores Valencia

November 11 Armida Carrasco Thomas Dragisic

Cameron Gee David Hernandez

Michael Khol Robert Meraz

Andrea Montes Zachary Morales Bethany Padilla

Laura Padilla Alma Santamaria Manuel Valdez Ryan Valdez

Gannon Williams

November 12 Maria Baeza Karla Flores

Carl Gonzales II Karla Guardado

Celia H. Mondragon Paul Kozel

Christian J. Leyva Yadira Loya Israel Lucio Rosie Lujan

Cecilia Ann Nunez Briana Rayos

Stephen Robichaud Gary Salgado Giselle Valles

Socorro Villegas

Dress an Angel

Each year Helping Hands and the St. Stephen’s Women’s Organization coordinate the “Dress an Angel” project. The

families that are chosen to be recipients of this project have been helped by Helping Hands of Midland in the past and are in need but are not receiving any assistance from any other agency or organization for

the holidays. These families will receive a gift certificate to buy food for Thanksgiving and Christmas, a bag of presents for each child as well as

toys. Beginning Saturday November 4th 2017, the children of these families become our Angels and are available to be chosen by you, the parishioners. After mass, some members of the Women’s Organization

will be in the foyer near the “Angels” banner to assist you in signing up to buy Christmas presents, clothing and a fun toy for the Angel or Angels of

your choice. Directions will be handed out with the Angel card as well as a bag in which you should place your Christmas wrapped

presents. Our phone number is on the Angel card in case you have any questions or a problem. We do accept

donations of money if you prefer not to shop. Thank you so much for your support! These children in need will receive

Christmas presents because of YOU!

God bless, Carmen Rodelo and Leticia Gutierrez

New Hope Counseling 4400 N. Big Spring St (432) 687-4673

• Marriage Counseling

• Children

• Adolescence

• Adults

• Families Francis Hymel

D.MIN, LPC, LMFT

LET US COME TOGETHER AS A

PARISH COMMUNITY FOR AN HOUR

TO BE WITH OUR LORD IN

ADORATION.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH

FROM 6:30 PM—7:30 PM

MAIN SANCTUARY

ST. STEPHEN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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RCIA meets in the ballroom on Tuesdays from 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. This Tuesday Deacon Luis Mata will teach us about the Sacraments with a focus on the Sacrament of Baptism. The Sacraments are God's gift to help us live godly lives. They are Sacred Mysteries and visible signs of God's love for us. Our Saint

of the Day will be Saint Jude. "RCIA" stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It's the process by which adults come into full

communion with the Catholic Church by receiving their Sacraments of Initiation. It's free, childcare is provided, we have a lot of fun and we always have something good to eat. If you have questions, feel free to email me at billberry100@aol.com.

RCIA News by Bill Berry

Upcoming Baptismal Classes:

November 12th

English : 2:00 - 4:30 Spanish: 2:30 - 5:00

Please Call Parish Office to Register (432) 520–7394.

Avila Family, Fierro Family, Andrew Madrid, Fran Thetford, Gabriel Kadir, Gerald Thetford, Margaret Robson, Betty Compton, David Rucker, Delia Carrasco, Patty White, Jeff Smith, Pearl Abalos, Francisco Rodriguez Medina, Carmen Lopez, Martin Sosa, Evangelina

Rodriguez, Bea Herrera, Ricky Montes, Rafael Gonzales Jr., Monica Cabrera, Joe Munoz III, Anita Morin, Anthony Garcia, Janie Sainz, Tommy Levario, Dr. Karen Leung & Santa Rosa Fire Victims, Donita Schlegal, Jose Carmen Vasquez, Rebecca Rodelo, Crystal Calderon, Mo Dominguez, Marcial Hernandez, Felix Munoz II, Jesus Munoz, Joe Munoz Jr., Terisa Galvan, Jude Munoz, Diana Henderson, Micah Villa, MM, Donita Schlegal, Donna, Jessie, Paul Quintero, Melanie Jordan Britton, Rachel S., Alyss Munoz, Alejandro Munoz Jr, Burdette Family, Teresa Kiser, Roger Guinn, Leslie Gonsalez, Raul Dominguez, Avyel Munoz, Gary Miller, MQ, Belma Espino, Beatrice Sanchez, Ruby Foresyth, June Foresyth, Nunez Family, Ramon Morehead & Family, Debbie Navarro, Johnie Lee Qualls, John Pesina, Larry White, Aaron Marquez, Susan Johnson, Astrid Loeff, Jesse Julus Garcia, Isaiah V., Vanessa V., Anita P., Adrian Ayala, Dorothy Bernreuther, Eva Chavez, Gina Angay, Jesus Chavez Jr., Bertha Lujan, Eva Talamantez, Potsy Sotelo, Jaelynn G. Garcia, Aaron Marquez, Sergio Patino, Gregory Navarrette, Smith Family, Kairos Rey Conde.

Email frontdesk.sscc@att.net or call the office at 520-7394 to be added to the prayer list!

Club Dance St. Stephen’s Catholic Church,

4601 Neely Gloria Denman Ballroom

DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, November 18, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. COST/ATTIRE: $30.00 per person/Casual BAND: “Emily & the Rumba Kings” (Variety, swing and Latin) CATERER: Felix Buenrostro with Catering Express MENU: Bar-B-Q Brisket, Bar-B-Q Chicken,

pinto beans, green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, jalapeno cornbread, apple and peach cobbler, vanilla ice cream, tea and water.

NO ALCOHOL MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE BALLROOM BY INDIVIDUALS

**NOTE: NO BYOB is allowed due to change in church policy. Reservations may be mailed to Club Dance, P. O. Box 7421, Midland, TX 79708. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, November 15, 2017. For more information, please contact our Reservations Coordinator at: clubdancemidland@hotmail.com.

PLEASE COME JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY

STARTING AT 6:30 PM FOR YOUTH NIGHT BRING A FRIEND!

Domingo XXXI del Tiempo Ordinario Ciclo “A”

“ Uno solo es vuestro Maestro, y todos vosotros sois hermanos ”

En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús condena la incoherencia y la falta de sinceridad en la relación con Dios y con el prójimo. Está hablando contra la hipocresía tanto de los escribas y los fariseos de aquel tiempo como de nosotros, hoy. El error capital: dicen y no hacen. Jesús se dirige a la multitud y hace ver la incoherencia entre palabra y práctica. Hablan y no practican. A pesar de todo, Jesús reconoce la autoridad y el conocimiento de los escribas. Están sentados en la cátedra de Moisés. Por esto, haced y observad todo lo que os digan. Pero no imitéis su conducta, porque dicen y no hacen. Jesús enumera varios puntos que revelan una incoherencia: Algunos escribas y fariseos imponen leyes pesadas a la gente. Conocían bien las leyes, pero no las practicaban, ni usaban su conocimiento para aliviar la carga de la gente. Hacían todo para ser vistos y elogiados, usaban túnicas especiales para la oración, les gustaba ocupar sitios importantes y ser saludados en la plaza pública. Mis queridos hermanos ya estamos casi por terminar el año tenemos que hacernos las siguientes preguntas ¿Cómo combatir esta incoherencia? ¿Cómo debe ser nuestra comunidad cristiana? ¿Cuáles son las motivaciones que tenemos para vivir y trabajar en la Iglesia? ¿en la comunidad, en nuestro trabajo? ¿Cuál es mi actitud? ¿Servicio, amor o presunción y dominación? Consideremos lo que nos dice Jesús. Todos los trabajos y responsabilidades de la ida en común deben ser asumidos como un servicio: El mayor entre vosotros será vuestro servidor. A nadie hay que llamar maestro, ni padre, ni guía. Pues la comunidad de Jesús debe mantener, certificar, alimentar no las diferencias, sino la fraternidad. Ésta es la ley primordial: Ustedes son hermanos y hermanas. La fraternidad nace de la experiencia de que Dios es Padre, y que hace de todos nosotros hermanos y hermanas. Pues, el que se ensalce será humillado, y el que se humille será ensalzado.

Hermana Gertrudis Muñoz Mendieta I.C.A.S.

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Misa en honor de la Virgen del Rosario de Chiquinquira 17 de Noiembre 2017

Lugar: Iglesia Santa Ana 1906 W. Texas Ave, Midland, TX

Hora: 7:30 pm

Acomananos despues de la Eucaristia a un compartir en el gimnasio de la iglesia, para que juntos velebremos los 308 anos de la aparicion en Venezuela de esta advocacion mariana. Contactos: Juan Pirela 432-210-0793 o Marlyn Ramirez 432-271-8066

Dress an Angel

Cada año Helping Hands y La Organización de Mujeres de la iglesia de St. Stephen’s

coordina el proyecto “Dress and Ángel”. Las familias escogidas para ser beneficiados del

proyecto fueron ayudadas por Helping Hands de Midland en el pasado y están necesitadas y

no están recibiendo asistencia de otras agencias o organizaciones para los días festivos.

Estas familias recibirán un certificado para comprar comida para el día de Acción de Gracias y

Navidad, una bolsa de regalos para cada niño incluyendo juguetes. Comenzando el sábado 4 de noviembre,

los niños de estas familias serán nuestros Ángeles y estarán disponibles para ser escojidos por ustedes los

feligreses. Después de las misas estará la Organización de Mujeres debajo de la bandera

“Àngels” para asistirlos en escojer su Ángel para comprarle regalos de Navidad, ropa y

juguete. Las instrucciones serán repartidas con los Ángeles. Nuestro número de teléfono

estará en la tarjeta en caso de preguntas o problemas. Aceptamos donaciones monetarias.

Gracias por su apoyo. Estos Ángeles recibirán regalos de Navidad gracias a usted!

Dios los Bendiga, Carmen Rodelo and Leticia Gutierrez

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Next week we will begin collecting donations to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to approximately 200 needy families in Midland. While in the past we have provided food boxes to these families we would like this year to give each of those families a $50 gift certificate for Thanksgiving and a $50 gift certificate for Christmas that can be redeemed at Super Mercado for the food items of their choice (alcohol and tobacco products are of course excluded). We decided on the gift certificates because we felt the families should be allowed to choose what they want for their holiday meals. We are asking for your help with this project so that it will not interfere with our funding of the poor with their rent, utilities and medical expenses. There is an envelope attached to the St. Stephen’s bulletin and we hope that you will return it next week with an offering. Thank you in advance for your support! We are also planning on providing Christmas clothes and toys to 400 children this year. The Women’s Organization from St. Stephen’s Catholic Church has undertaken the project of seeing that these children all receive a complete set of new clothing plus a toy, and St. Ann’s Catholic Church is again holding their toy drive which will be the source of the toys that the children receive. We welcome any donations that any of you would like to give. Toys can be brought to our store at 1301 Brinson Lane, Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. or they can be left in our truck outside of St. Stephen’s. The recipients are mainly children from the Head Start program (the families of which are extremely low-income), residents of Safe Place and Family Promise, and children of our own clients who our caseworkers have been working with. They are certainly children in need! We are always so grateful for all of you who do so much to help the poor through your support of Helping Hands. Please know that you are always in our prayers. May God bless you abundantly!

PURSE SALE We have dozens of beautiful, high quality vintage purses for sale...genuine Italian leather, suede and straw, including some vintage Anne Klein. Most of these purses have their original proof of purchase and price attached. From Italy, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Sakowitz, etc... Only $25 per purse, any size, any style.

Helping Hands

of Midland

1301 Brinson Lane

(432) 520-8900

Because we feel it is important that you know how and where your donations to Helping Hands are spent, here is what was done last week: Electric 5 families $ 1,997.10

Water 3 families $ 1,668.95 Rent 25 families $ 20,940.15 Medical 1 family $ 363.00

TOTAL $ 24,969.20 www.helpinghandsmidland.com

BIBLE STUDY—Our 18-week Study on

"JESUS REVEALED" has begun. Please prayerfully consider joining us for this NEW Catholic Scripture Study and finding answers to "Who do you say that I am?" (Lk9:20)...our eternal destiny hangs upon our reply! We will journey through the Old and New Testaments from Genesis to Revelation, Wednesday from 9:00-10:30 a.m and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 in Room 2. Study Guides are available in the Church Office or at class for $35.00. Call Jo Ann Sulak (559-2658) or Beverly Maciaz (686-8425) for more information. PLEASE NOTE: The Thursday evening class on NOVEMBER 9 will NOT MEET due to the Life Center's Fall Fundraiser at the Horseshoe Arena that evening. Please join us November 16 for Lesson 2 of "JESUS REVEALED".

• 1st

Year Philosophy at Conception Seminary

• Birthday: January 21, 1999

• From: Odessa, TX

• Favorite Food: Italian

• Likes Playing Basketball and Praying

• PRAY FOR JOSE!