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June 17/18, 2017
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Check Out 20th Anniversary Happenings! Critical Info—Get here early if you want good seats. The front row will be reserved for handicapped. Tell Hospitality you require seating in this area. ONLY 2 SEATS PER FAMILY.
Don’t Forget! Please remember that each family is being asked to BRING A SIDE DISH TO SHARE. No desserts necessary. If you want your serving dish returned, MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON IT. Parking—PLEASE follow the directions of the lot attendants. We have a lot of cars to get into a small amount of space. Mass begins at 10am. Immediately following Mass we will have our special presentations. “Joyful Noise” will be singing and ringing afterwards. T-Shirts – The shirts are now available for pickup after masses, as well as at the picnic. There will be a limited number of extra shirts available on picnic day. Bring that ID—You will need it if you want to purchase beer at the picnic. Wristbands will be issued to you. Pick up Cake Boxes in Commons– make yummy baked item(s) to support the Cake Walk. Last Chance to Vote-what is Father going to end up doing? Will you get to see Darth vs Obi? It’s your choice. Last Chance for Raffles– 4 rounds of golf and the American Girl doll. Winners announced at the picnic. The only activites you will pay for at the picnic are the Cake Walk ($1), Gamer Bus ($2), Beer ($2).
MOST IMPORTANTLY—HAVE FUN!!!
Message of Welcome We would like to welcome the new Liturgy Assistant, Marge Marino to the St. Stephen, Martyr parish community.
Marge relocated to Chesapeake from Morgantown, West Virginia to join our parish family. Marge has 3 years experience as a Director of Religious Education and had a career as an educator before entering parish work. She earned her Masters Degree in Education from West Virginia University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Theology. Marge is very impressed with the vibrancy of our parish and is looking forward to getting involved.
Rita R. Hughes Memorial Prayer Garden We have had a wonderful response for the memorial prayer garden! You too, can remember your loved ones in our beautiful prayer garden, located next to the rectory. Memorial pavers hold an engraved brass plate, which has space for two lines, with 16 spaces per line. Order forms are available at the center table in the commons. Forms can be mailed or dropped off at the office. Cost is $50 per plate, and payment is due at the time of order. For any questions, contact Cindy Piccirilli at [email protected]
Christopher Newport University Egress, Emily Rose
Honecker, Rachel
George Mason University Smith, Sydne
James Madison University Prince, Hunter
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Breslin, David
Medical College of Virginia USAF Capt.(Dr.) Holden, Diane
Sentara College of Health Sciences Shannon, Christopher P.
Virginia Tech Bilinski, Noah
Senich, Thomas
Bayside High School DiNonno, Bella
Deep Creek Academy Dominick, Tyler
Deep Creek High School Moore, Amanda D. F.
Grassfield High School Beck, Nathaniel
Honig, Jay
Newell, Justin
Shuma, Matthew
Smith, Sean
Vidal, Anthony
Great Bridge High School Belby, Madison
Belin, Alex
Bruening, Gretchen
Christian, Ricky
Hartwick, Candace
McLean, Joshua
Sullivan, Brady
Hickory High School Anderson, Courtney
Brancheau, Nathan
Breslin, Stephen
Dickman, Matthew
Duffy, Colin
Egress, Olivia Grace
Giardina, Francesca
Houle, Jason
Kawas, Julia
Lowery, Mary Elizabeth
Maulding, Mikey
McKearney, Timothy L.
Miner, Jack
Miner, Samantha
Murphy, Douglas
Stroud, Sean
Tanega, Emily
Thyssen, Sonja
Wizieck, Jacob
Yerena, Miguel
2017 GRADUATES
If you have questions please contact the Adult Faith Office at [email protected] or 757-421-7416.
Adult Faith Formation
Catholic Heart Work Camp
Supplies Needed! The youth and chaperones attending Catholic Heart Work Camp in July need your prayers, prayers, and more prayers! In between your prayers, please consider purchasing or donating any of the following items to the youth so they can take the tools they need to make a difference in
Charlotte, NC. Any supplies can be dropped off at the youth ministry office in the parish office during business hours. Supplies needed: water bottles, snacks, paint brushes, paint rollers, paint roller covers, drop cloths, masking tape, paint trays or small buckets, paint scrapers, rags for cleaning. The youth and chaperones of our CHWC crew THANK YOU tremendously for your prayers, prayers, more prayers, and your donation of any and all items!
If you have questions please contact the Religious Ed Office at [email protected] or 757-421-7416.
Religious Education
Coming Soon to SSM Adult Faith
Christ Renews His Parish Formally known as CRHP is a 1-day retreat at St. Stephen, Martyr to bring together men and women to help renew their faith!
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Dave Ramsey and his team have put together a 9 lesson, biblically based money management course. It takes us through the basics on budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and more.
The Wild Goose is Here! The Wild Goose (Old Celtic word meaning “Holy Spirit”) is a work of the Holy Spirit, which is awakening in the hearts of all those participating in God’s love and transforming power.
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR and graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville offers this series and states; “I believe the blessing of this series will be directly related to how you are able to quiet yourself and pray”.
14 — interactive videos — FREE!
Thursday’s - 7:00 to 8:30pm GORDON HALL (OFFICE)
June 8 through August 31, 2017
Youth Ministry Yardwork Fundraiser Do you have a yard that looks like a jungle? You're in luck: the teens attending Catholic Heart Work Camp are available to take care of your yard on Saturday, June 24th or on Thursday, June 29th! For just $75, you can reserve the teens to work for one hour in your yard to keep things neat now that summer is here. Contact Jason Morrison at [email protected] to reserve a time slot.
VBS Registration There are still spots available for Totally Catholic Maker Fun Factory VBS! Join us for a week of God Sightings, Experiments, Games, Food, and DANCING! Visit our website http://ssmrcc.org
Then visit: Events > Vacation Bible School > Register Now
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Brian Rafferty ([email protected])
Deacon Keith Fournier ([email protected])
Deacon Kevin Trail ([email protected])
Business Manager: Crystal Anderson
Office Manager: Sharon Achorn ([email protected])
Communications: Nicky Hebert ([email protected])
Facility Manager: Alex Shuflat ([email protected])
Liturgy: Marge Marino ([email protected])
Religious Education: (K-5 grade): Traci Baker ([email protected])
Religious Education (6-10 grade):
Jason Morrison ([email protected])
Religious Education (11-12 grade): Lesley Sarver ([email protected])
Adult Faith Formation & Social Ministry:
Scott Turbitt ([email protected])
Music Director: Jessica Kohan ([email protected])
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 24/25, 2017
Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Romans 5:12-15
Matthew 10:26-33
Prayer for Our Troops Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need,
and bring them home safely. May their sacrifices bring about a lasting
and just peace in all lands. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Our Gifts To The Lord
Offertory 6/11/2017
Debt Reduction
Samaritan Fund
$20,518
$940
$1,010
20th Anniversary Picnic
Mass Schedule, Anniversary Picnic Next weekend’s Mass times, June 24th-25th are as follows:
June 24 at 5:00pm June 25 at 7:00am
June 25 at 10:00am (on the lawn)
No other Masses will be celebrated on June 25. There will be no nursery available.
Liturgical Ministers We are still in need of Altar Servers, Eucharistic, Hospitality, and Carrier ministers for all Masses on June 24 and June 25. You can access the schedule through the web terminal on the SSM website.
Barbara Smith
Nydia Hopkins
Tom Emsley
Beverly Cox
Renee Langford
Wayne Waibel
Terry Mulich
Sophie Norton
Gary Schuchardt
Bill Duren
Leigh Hamilton
Your prayers are cherished
for those in our Parish:
Erin Kohan (by Kohan Family)
William Haas (by Jean Sorenson)
Angie Powers Smith (by Charlotte DiNonno)
Lori LaPlatney (by MaryAnn Turner)
Katie Wigginton
Jordan Sanderlin
Erika Thyssen (by Thyssen Family)
Lisa Derr (by Thyssen Family)
Elijah Eagle (by Heidi Neff)
Andre Glaubke (by Heidi Neff)
Rest in Peace: Kaitlyn Duffy (by Duffy Family)
Michael Hopkins (by Hopkins Family)
Faye Mitchell (by Gerry Chebetar)
Patsi Woodson (by Scott Eichelberger)
Margarite Frost
Matthew Waters (by Waters Family)
Dirk Ammala (by Mary and Jon Rix)
Kathy Monti (by Ehrbar Family)
Jack Devenny (by Kohan Family)
Kevin Gruchy (by Gary Pfeifer)
Rod Taylor (by Anderson Family)
Robert Rule (by Love Family)
Tuesday, June 20 8:30am Mass (Kevin Gruchy)
Wednesday, June 21 6:30am Mass 8:30am Mass
Thursday, June 22 8:30am Mass (Judy Pfeifer) 6:30pm Mass
Friday, June 23 8:30am Mass
Saturday, June 24 8:30am Mass 5:00pm Mass (Vocations)
Sunday, June 25 7:00am Mass (Kaitlyn Duffy) 10:00am Mass (Parish of St. Stephen, Martyr)
Mass Intentions
Your prayers are cherished for loved ones
outside of our Parish: