1300 NE J Street, Bentonville, AR 72712 July 5, 2020

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Church News

Pastor Rev. Msgr. Scott L. Marczuk, J.C.L.

Associate Pastor - Administrator of Blessed Stanley Rother Church in Decatur Fr. Balaraju (Bala) Akkala

Parish Secretary Bethany Hill ststephen@ststephenbentonville.com

Parish Accounting Melanie Ray accounting@ststephenbentonville.com Receptionist/Bulletin Editor

Crisselda Espinosa (Habla Español) receptionist@ststephenbentonville.com

Social Media Coordinator Elizabeth Ganey marketing@ststephenbentonville.com Liturgical Environment Sandy Baumhover Parish Communications Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Phone: 479-273-1240 Fax: 479-464-0969 E-mail: ststephen@ststephenbentonville.com Website: ststephenbentonville.com Parish access code: KFNNGY @ Formed.org facebook.com/ststephen.church

Temporary Weekday MASS Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - English Saturday Vigil & Sunday MASSES Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Sunday 11:45 AM – Spanish Sunday 2:00 PM (Temporary) Sunday 5:00 PM Reconciliation/Reconciliación Saturday / sábado - Bilingual/Bilingüe 3:00 - 4:00 PM Monday – Friday / miercoles - viernes 11:30 - 11:55am Adoration Times / Horario de Adoracion Monday – Thursday / lunes – jueves 9:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:00pm Friday / viernes 9:00am – 11:30am Bulletin Deadline Tuesday by 12:00 PM (5 days prior to the publication date). Email articles to receptionist@ststephenbentonville.com.

Membership We extend our hands and hearts in Christian Fellowship. Longtime residents or newly arrived, contact the parish office to register. Infant Baptism Offered once a month in English and Spanish. Baptism preparation required. Parents must be registered members of St. Stephen. No baptisms in December. Catholic Marriage Marriage preparation required. Contact the parish at least 9 months in advance. Two additional months’ notice needed for wedding in another country. If you plan on getting married, always contact the church before booking a reception site or setting a date. RCIA Sessions open to those interested in learning about or renewing their connection to the Catholic Faith. Pre-School Director Cathy Townzen preschool@ststephenbentonville.com Office Hours: M-W-F 8:30 AM -12:30 PM September - May

St. Stephen also attends to Blessed Stanley Rother Church in Decatur: Mass Time (Spanish Only) Saturday Mass 6:00 PM Kids/Youth Faith Formation: Catholic Kids & IMPACT Director Suzanne Sutton ssutton@ststephenbentonville.com Pre-K – 6th Grade Catholic Kids Youth Minister Monica Shoemaker youthoffice@ststephenbentonville.com Pre-K – 4th Grade EDGE/Confirmation Director Chris Teague edge@ststephenbentonville.com Edge: 7th & 8th Grade confirmation@ststephenbentonville.com Confirmation: 8th & 9th Grade Life Teen Youth Jessica Petter lifeteen@ststephenbentonville.com 9th Grade – 12th Grade Instagram: Lifeteenststephen

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Masks for Mass – The response has been overwhelming for need of masks. Anyone able to sew and willing to donate your time to this ministry would be appreciated. Supplies and fabric can be provided to you. Call Donna Werst at 479-640-2618 if you are interested. Any money donated for masks goes to the SSBC who help our neighbors in need. An Invite to Pray – Two Saturday’s ago was the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At Fatima, the Blessed Mother asked us to pray for the conversion of the hearts of sinners in order to avoid condemnation of their unrepentant souls by returning to the loving embrace of the Lord, the Just Judge. Will the Lord find any faith in the world when He returns? (Lk 18:8) In this time of continual crisis, may we continue to offer the Most Holy Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, imploring the Lord’s Mercy and Peace upon our nation and the world.

Sunday Rosary – We invite you to pray the rosary in Spanish every Sunday at 11:00 am in the Saint Francis of Assisi chapel. We will offer the rosary for the conversion of the world. Everyone is welcome!

Divine Mercy Chaplet – Starting July 5th, and continuing until noted otherwise, you are invited to join us as we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet begin at 4:40pm in the Chapel in English before the 5:00pm Sunday Mass! We are excited to be able to provide this opportunity again. Laminated prayer cards will be made available. Once the prayer has ended, please place the prayer cards in the designated basket in the back for disinfecting.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a special prayer dictated by Jesus to St. Faustina Kowalska. It was the Lord’s desire that this prayer be made known to all souls, for the conversion of sinners.

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13

Invitados a Orar – Hace dos sábados fue la fiesta del Inmaculado Corazón de María. En Fátima, la Santísima Madre nos pidió orar por la conversion de los corazones de los pecadores para evitar la condena de sus almas no arrepentidas para regresar al amoroso abrazo del Señor, el Juez Justo. ¿Encontrará el Señor a alguien con fe en el mundo cuando regrese? (Lucas 18: 8) En este tiempo de crisis continua, que podamos continuar ofreciendo el Santísimo Rosario y la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia, implorando la Misericordia y la Paz del Señor sobre nuestra nación y el mundo.

Rosario dominical – Te invitamos a rezar el rosario cada domingo a las 11:00am en la capilla San Francisco de Asís. Ofreceremos el rosario por la conversión del mundo. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia – A partir del 5 de julio y hasta que se indique lo contrario, está invitado a unirse a nosotros mientras rezamos la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia a las 4:40 pm en la Capilla en igles antes de la misa dominical de las 5:00 pm. Estamos entusiasmados de poder brindar esta oportunidad nuevamente. Las tarjetas de oración laminadas estarán disponibles. Una vez que la oración ha terminado, coloque las tarjetas de oración en la canasta designada para desinfectar. La Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia es una oración especial dictada por Jesús a Santa Faustina Kowalska. Era el deseo del Señor que esta oración fuera dada a conocer a todas las almas, por la conversión de los pecadores. “Entonces me llamarás y vendrás a rezarme, y te escucharé. Me buscarás y me encontrarás cuando me busques con todo tu corazón.” Jeremías 29: 11-13

Mass Time Change – During COVID-19 when the church resumed public Masses, we added the 2:00pm Mass without music, attendance has remained from 35 to 60 people. Due to low attendance, this Mass will be discontinued at the end of July. We do have an overflow section in the Family Life Center which is still not being used during phase 2; so there is plenty of space available, and the other Masses are being live streamed in that space.

First Communion – Congratulations to the following kids who have completed preparation for First Communion and will receive it at different times over the course of the summer. Even though it was a little different this year, we are very excited for them as they continue on their faith journey: Manfredo Aguilar, Matthew Aguilar, Alexia Almaraz, Esmeralda Almaraz, Isabela Almaraz, Rick Almaraz, Tristan Almogela, Santiago Avelleyra, Colin Boyne, Evelyn Castaneda, Olivia Cooper, Ellie Costantini, Anthony Cox, Mason Dalmut, Mollie Kate Destino, Jaden Diaz, Olivia Evener, Ysnard Flores, Julia Fogle, Sofia Flores, Emma Fowler, Alexander Garcia, Derek Garcia, Natalie Garcia, Catherine George, Andrea Gonzalez, Romina Gonzalez, Max Harbaugh, Mallory Henry, Lizeth Hernandez, Landon Higginbotham, Teddy Higson, Mary Ansley Hill, Sydney Johnson, Dillon Jones, Jocelyn Kalcevic, Kai Keller, Aiden Knight, Julieta Lara, Anna Belle Mackey, Izabella Mazzanti, John Paul McAdams, Myles Mealing, Emma Mendoza, Rigoberto Mendoza, Alex Merlos, Chanley Moore, Charles Moravec, Brynn Morrissey, Enrique Negrete, Pola O’Brient, Gianna Oddone, Tatum Osborne, Saarah Padmaprabhu, Olivia Pantier, Mason Paprocki, Alondra Perez, Samuel Porta, Xavi Quiros, Madelynn Richard, Agustin Rosso, Jackson Routon, Toribio Rubio, Fatima Sanabria, Georgia Schulte, Madden Seymore, Jeremy Shook, Tyler Slepecki, Chelsa Sooraj, Aldo Joel Trujillo, Joseph Trujillo, Dylan Van Hoek, Amy Venegas, Joseph Zabal.

Church Guidelines – Bishop Taylor’s dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation remains in effect. Both an English and a Spanish Mass will be Live Streamed on Sunday. Your full cooperation is greatly appreciated. • Please stay home, if you do not feel well or have been

exposed to COVID-19. • A mask is required for all individuals 10 years of age

and up. • Please make sure to use hand sanitizer when entering

the church. If possible, please supply your own. • Remember to keep physical distance of 6 feet while

entering the church, sitting in the pews, in line for communion and when exiting the church.

• Families may sit together. Procedures for taking communion will be explained prior to and during the Mass. Directivos de La Iglesia – La dispensa del obispo Taylor de la obligación de la misa dominical sigue vigente. Tanto una misa en inglés como en español se transmitirá en vivo el domingo. Su cooperación será muy apreciada. • Por favor, quédese en casa si no se siente bien o ha

estado expuesto a COVID-19. • Se requiere una máscara para todas las personas de 10

años y mayor. • Use desinfectante para manos antes de entrar a la

iglesia. Si es posible, proporcione el suyo. • Recuerde mantener una distancia fisica de 6 pies

entrando a la iglesia, mientras se sienta en las bancas, cuando hace fila para la comunión y a la salida.

• Las familias pueden sentarse juntas. Los procedimientos para la comunión se explicarán antes y durante la Misa.

Cancel Your Envelopes – For those parishioners donating regularly online, you may no longer be using your weekly envelopes. If you aren’t using them, please let us know so we can take your name off the list. Doing so will help us save on printing and shipping costs, and we greatly appreciate your help.

If you aren’t currently using electronic giving but would like to enroll, there are forms for automatic bank transfers in the Narthex, or you can click “Donate”on the St. Stephen website, or the parish app. Please call the accounting office with any questions. Hard Hat Collection Weekend – There will be a Hard Hat collection this weekend to go toward paying the loan we received from the Diocese for church repairs. As the hard hats will not be passed around, please place your donation in the regular collection basket. Our goal is to collect $19,440 each month to cover the loan payment. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

Colecta Casco – Este fin de semana habrá una colecta de Casco para pagar el préstamo que recibimos de la Diócesis para las reparaciones de la iglesia. Como no se pasarán los cascos, coloque su donación en la canasta de colecta regular. Nuestro objetivo es recaudar $ 19,440 cada mes para cubrir el pago del préstamo. Gracias por su consideración en oración. Peter’s Pence Collection will be next week. This collection provides Pope Francis with the funds to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence. Colecta para Peter’s Pence – La próxima semana realizaremos esta colecta, la cual le proporciona al papa Francisco los fondos necesarios para llevar a cabo sus obras de caridad en el mundo. Lo recaudado beneficia a nuestros hermanos y hermanas que viven en los márgenes de la sociedad, incluyendo a las víctimas de la guerra, la opresión y los desastres naturales. Por favor, sean generosos. Para más información, visiten www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

Ozark Catholic Academy (OCA) Rummage Sale

Please plan to check out the OCA Rummage Sale Knights of Columbus hall at 233 N. Barrington Road, Tontitown across from OCA. The sale will be on Friday, July 10 from 11am - 3pm and Saturday, July 11 from 8am - 1pm. As new members of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA), OCA will compete in 1A-1 West Conference this fall, the rummage will benefit the student Athletics program. Masks and social distancing will be in place for your browsing comfort. OCA is welcoming its largest class this fall with 31 new students this will bring our student community up to 77 students. With the larger student body, we are looking to add a Spirit Squad and baseball team to the sports program which currently includes archery, basketball boys and girls, cross country, golf, track, and volleyball. St. Vincent de Paul 2020-2021 School Year has started registration. The school is a 2015 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School. The school has approximately 390 students & is divided into 4 programs. Give your child the gift of a lifetime. Apply today! Please contact Sandra Stephens (479)636-4421 or stephenss@svdpschool.net for more information.

NWA Respect Life News – It's hard to believe but we are fast approaching a 1-year milestone here in Northwest Arkansas. July 25 will mark one full year that Planned Parenthood closed its' doors and NWA is abortion center free! Praise God! To celebrate this truly miraculous Victory in Christ, NWA Respect Life will gather for a Celebrate Life event. Pastor David Dodson of the Old Missouri Baptist Church on 2950 S Old Missouri Rd in Springdale is kind enough to open his doors for this celebration. Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 25th at 4:00 p.m. We will enjoy a potluck (thinking BBQ), power point pictures of past/future events, and short presentations on Loving Choices since the closing of Planned Parenthood and from a new adoption agency, Shared Beginnings. I am thrilled to let you know that another baby was saved through the Safe Haven Baby Box. A 6-hour old infant was placed in the Safe Haven at a Fire Station in North Texas. Please keep in your prayers our efforts to establish this life saving effort here in NWA. Memorial Crosses – They are making headway on building 1,000 Memorial Crosses to honor and remember those who have died unborn. Over 3,000 unborn have been aborted every year in just Arkansas. The making of the crosses is easy and can be a personal, family or small group project. All it takes is a miter saw, drill press and a bit of time here and there. They supply the materials! Please visit www.nwarespectlife.org/cross-memorials for pictures of previous displays and for more details. If you would like to help out either with your time and/or treasure please call Sheila Pursell at 469-231-1959.

Five Month Developing Baby – Your spiritually adopted weighs over one pound. The mother can feel his/her movement now. Before he/she was too small for the mom to feel. Although he/she swam with ease in the watery world, he/she needed to be big and strong to kick hard against the outside wall and dent it – the inside wall of the uterus had no feeling before. We are mid-way through the pregnancy. Your prayers have helped your baby’s mother continue her pregnancy & seek the help she needs.

Spiritual Work of Mercy – It is a Spiritual Work of Mercy to pray for the deceased. The death toll now in the United States is 128,000+ and world-wide death toll is now at 506,000+ due to Covid-19. Many of these persons have been buried without the customary religious services, and some have no one to pray for the repose of their souls. While we continue to pray for an end to the pandemic & all those who have been affected, in charity, let us not forget to assist the faithful departed with our prayers & Masses.

Faithful Departed Prayer Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace. Amen

Obra Espiritual de Misericordia – Es una Obra Espiritual de Misericordia orar por los difuntos. El número de muertes en los Estados Unidos es 128,000+ y el número de muertes todo el mundo debido al Covid-19 ahora es de 506,000+. Muchas de estas personas han sido enterradas sin los servicios religiosos habituales, y algunas no tienen a nadie para rezar por el descanso de sus almas. Mientras continuamos orando por el fin de la pandemia y todos los que han sido afectados por ella, por caridad, no olvidemos ayudar a los fieles difuntos con nuestras oraciones y misas.

Fiel Oración por los Difuntos Concédeles Señor, el descanso eterno, y brille para ellos la luz perpetua. Que las almas de los fieles difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios, descansen en paz. Amén

Church Operations for June Month-to-Date - $ 115,850.18 Loan Balance - $ 1,370,322.08

We who are burdened with labor come to the Lord, who is meek and humble of heart to find rest. In our continued acts of stewardship we express our gratitude for living in the Spirit.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, July 4 9:00am Bruno Verlage 5:00pm Maria Nhu Bui & Peter Thong Le † Sunday, July 5 7:45am Sally Crenshaw † 10:00am Scripture Sisters 11:45am Parishioners / Feligreses 2:00pm Intention of the Celebrant 5:00pm Kay MᶜLaughlin † Monday, July 6 12:00pm Lesly Chavez Tuesday, July 7 12:00pm Isabella Appeldorn Wednesday, July 8 12:00pm Fr. Rick Hobbs Thursday, July 9 12:00pm Schwantz Family Friday, July 10 12:00pm Fred Olson Saturday, July 11 5:00pm Sarah Herbert † Sunday, July 12 7:45am Bui / Le Ancestors 10:00am Scripture Sisters 11:45am Parishioners / Feligreses 2:00pm Intention of the Celebrant 5:00pm Beatriz Segura

Scripture Readings for 07/12/20 Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 Romans 8:18-23 Matthew 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Church News – Monsignor will continue to bless salt, candles, olive oil, water, & religious sacramentals during this time of need. When bringing in the items please place those on the cart outside the office, write your name and phone number on the paper provided. We will call you when the items have been blessed. Noticias de la Iglesia – El Monseñor continuará bendecir sal, velas, aceite de oliva, agua y sacramentales religiosos durante este tiempo de necesidad. Cuando traiga los artículos, colóquelos en el carrito fuera de la oficina, escriba su nombre y número de teléfono en el papel provisto. Nosotros le llamaremos cuando los artículos hayan sido bendecidos.

Revenue Month-to- Date

Monthly Goal

Stewardship and Other

$ 53,758.50

$ 117,000

Building Fund

$ 10,794.60

$ 23,000

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Saturday, 5:00 PM

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Sunday, 7:45 AM

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Chris O’Shaughnessy Kira O’Shaughnessy

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Geri Oswald Len Oswald Gerard Davenport Michael Swisher Brian Swisher NOT FILLED (F & G)

Barb Hamernik Tracy Sullivan

Sunday, 10:00 AM

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Kathryn Gough Angela Mensah

Sunday, 11:45 AM (Spanish MASS)

Fernando Barbosa

Olga Serrano Mirna Serrano

Mirna Serrano J. Concepcion Serrano Bertha Váldez Maria Dalia Lopez Victor Lopez Maria Salcedo Maria Rocio Cervantes Martha Mendoza

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Sunday. 2:00 PM

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Sunday, 5:00 PM

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