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To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under Heaven…

...a time to love… Please pray for all couples

who are preparing for marriage.

...a time to be born… Please pray for all children born and unborn.

...a time to heal... Please pray for all who are ill, especially: Aurelia Albert, Camille Balsamello, Lydia Bonita, Ann Briscese, Mary Lou Carbone, Paula Cornine, Tom Coughlin, Charlie Degnan, Jerry & Antonina DeMarmels, Sr., Mary Ellen Downes, Nellie Fahy, Gemma Felice-Podwol, Maria Gabor, Robert Hogan, Jean Johnson, Ted Jolivet, John Kazmarzyk, Claire Kempinger, Jack & Lynne Koval, Jennifer Lava, Ian Laroe, Rev. Peter Madori, Annmarie Malcomson, Joanne Marinello, Fr. Flor McCarthy, Brennon Michael, Baby Charlee, Glenn Muse, Mary Nelligan, Maddie Niebanck, Kathleen O’Brien, Msgr. Joaquin Olendzki, Ryan Ostrowski, Anne Pawelek, Kaelyn Pennings, Cathy Priest, John Quinn, Todd Robbins, Bucky Ross, Sharon Scannello, Mary Schlagel, Dawn Sierra, Jean Sgrizzi, Patricia Smith, Josh & Teresa Wise, and Eric Wortman and all those suffering from the Corona Virus.

...a time for war; a time for peace... Capt. Edward Dauphin, Rev. Major Paul Anthony Halladay, Collin Layng USMC, Stephen McCall, Lt. Julian Stuart, Spc. Devin Wood.

...a time to die… May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the

mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Mass Intentions for each day will be remembered at the Mass Specified

9a.m. Masses will be Live Streamed

Mass Intentions for Saturday Vigil & Sunday Masses will be remembered Sunday, June 21, Father’s Day 9:00am Mary Gibbons Father’s Day Intentions

For the Week of June 21 Sanctuary Lamp: For Our Graduates

Monday, June 22, St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Sts. John Fisher & Thomas More, Martyrs 9:00am For Our Parishioners Father’s Day Intentions

Tuesday, June 23 9:00am Father’s Day Intentions John Lucerino

Wednesday, June 24, Nativity of St. John the Baptist 9:00am Father’s Day Intentions

Thursday, June 25 9:00am Father’s Day Intentions Hazel & Jack Noonan

Friday, June 26 9:00am Father’s Day Intentions

Saturday, June 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 9:00am Father’s Day Intentions Joseph Patterson Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Anthony L. Rossi

Sunday, June 28, 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00am Rose & Michael J. Benvengo Maureen Brothers & Richard Wolf

11:30am Sr. Margaret Ferri Gerald Burgio

For the Week of June 28 Sanctuary Lamp: Walter Kuehner

St. Stephen, the First Martyr Parish

Fr. Jack Arlotta...……………………………………..Pastor Fr. Reynor Santiago…………………….....Parochial Vicar

Deacon Daniel Byrne Deacon Thomas MacDougall

Mr.Anthony Marcella………….….………....Music Director Mrs. Mary Juliano…………...………….Business Manager Mrs. Maxine Martin………………………...…..Bookkeeper Mrs. Ruthann DiMauro, Mrs. Donna Washio...Secretaries Mr. Stephen Mandracchia, Mrs. Katie Bisaro…...Trustees

St. Stephen Religious Education Program

Mrs. Lydia vanDuynhoven…………..………..……Director Mrs. Joanie Rotar………...………….…….Office Manager

St. Stephen - St. Edward School

Mrs. Bethany Negersmith…………………….……….Principal

Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet

of Masses

Remember your Dad, Grandfather, Godfather or others who have influenced your life this Father’s Day by enrol-ling them in a Spiritual Bouquet of Masses. Each day from June 21 through June 27 your intentions will be in-cluded in the live streamed Mass at 9:00am.

As you can’t pick up Father’s Day Intentions Envelopes” at church, we have set up two options to enroll your loved ones:

Send in a note including the names of each person you would like included in the Spiritual Bouquet and your check to St. Stephen Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY 10990.

Via our website and upon entering Donate in the upper left corner, click on the Spiritual Bouquet tab. Please set the amount and list the names of the persons you would like to enroll in the comment section.

With either method, the donation amount is up to you.

The notes will be collected and comments printed and set on the altar during the Bouquet of Masses just as we have done with the envelopes used in previous years.

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Congratulations

This weekend, Father's Day weekend, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the ordination to the diaconate of Deacon Daniel Byrne. Deacon Dan has contributed greatly to parish life here as he ministers to the home-bound, conducts baptism preparation sessions, and preaches. We hope and pray for many years of fruitful ministry.

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Farewell

Deacon John Tomasicchio and his wife, Anne Boland, moved down to Charleston, South Carolina, almost a year ago. After much thought and consideration, they have decided to make Charleston their permanent home. Deacon John is seeking to transfer and "incardinate" as a deacon to that diocese. Deacon John was ordained a dea-con three years ago and worked with the altar servers, participated in baptism preparation and along with Anne, facilitated "Encourage" groups. Anne was also a Eucha-ristic Minister. We will miss them and wish them well in this new chapter.

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Resumption of Mass

Starting Monday, June 22, we will once again open the 9:00 a.m. Mass for parishioners. Next weekend, June 27 and 28, we will also open Sunday Mass to parishioners at 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 and 11:30 on Sunday.

At this point, we are limited to the number of people in the church at that time. Parishioners will be asked to "register" and once we reach our "limit" of 135, sign-up will be closed for each Mass. Of course, all attending must wear a mask prior to entering the church, sanitize hands upon entering and be directed to a proper seat.

While other local parishes have resumed their Mass schedules on June 9 and 13/14, it was my decision to wait a further two weeks to resume a weekend and daily schedule. The primary reason was to at least wait two weeks after the protests over the events in Minneapolis to see if there would be a surge in Covid 19 cases once again as there was after Memorial Day. I fully realize the restrictions placed on us and all large group gather-ings, will be an inconvenience and annoyance to some but the safety and health of parishioners under my re-sponsibility is of primary concern at this time.

Some who are older may want to continue live streaming the Mass each day and on the weekend. Let's continue to be patient as we gradually and carefully resume parish activities.

To our St. Stephen’s Family: We sincerely appreciate your continued patience, prayers and kind encouragement during this gradual time of reopening.

Only days and times are listed below for the respec-tive liturgies. All other important information is listed on the website and should be read carefully so that you will be prepared before your visit.

Reservations will be required for Mass attendance! Daily Morning Mass: Monday thru Friday at 9 a.m.

Prayer Time: Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Confessions: Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass Beginning June 27th: Saturdays at 5 p.m. Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Our parish clergy and staff continue to work to ensure that St. Stephen’s parishioners are ‘fed’ spiritually and kept safe throughout this difficult time. STAYING CONNECTED: Parish Website: www.ststephenchurchwarwick.org This is your best source of up-to-date information at St. Stephen’s

Phone: 845-986-4028 Phone calls to the office will be answered 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please check the website first for routine questions

Email: For general email inquiries: info@ststephenchurchwarwick.org

Prayer Requests: for the Book of Intentions, prayerrequest@ststephenchurchwarwick.org Intentions will be forwarded to clergy

Candle Intentions for Sunday Mass: Go to the “Light A Prayer Candle” button on the website.

If you are on social media, please "Like" us on Face-book: St. Stephen the First Martyr Parish Warwick OFFERTORY: We are so grateful to those of you who have made the effort to continue your offertory giving during this time that the church is closed and no public masses are being held. The business of the church con-tinues, and we appreciate any and all efforts parishioners make to ensure that we can meet our expenses. Please see page six for information regarding mailing donations and We Share!

Thank you to all who have reached out to us with your comments, suggestions, prayers and offers to help. God Bless You,

Fr. Jack, Fr. Reynor, & Deacons Parish Staff, Religious Education Dept., Parish Trustees

The Pastor’s Desk

Mary’s Meals

$21 feeds a child for the school year! In these uncertain times your generosity is needed now, more than ever so that the world’s poorest children are not forgotten. Please continue to care for these children through Mary’s Meals. You may send your donations to St. Stephen’s Religious Ed, 75 Sanfordville Rd, Warwick, NY 10990 with checks made out to Mary’s Meals.

Mary’s Meals Recycling Please continue to Drop off bottles and cans behind the school in the Mary’s Meal Shed! Every penny counts!

Bottles & Cans with NY deposit only! No Gatorade, iced tea, or Tropicana! No food cans or jars!

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Prayer for Healing of Coronavirus

Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another. Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.

Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.

Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.

Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.

Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace.

Jesus Christ, heal us.

For All Graduates

God holds for you an unknown future as His gift today;

you cannot see the longed-for goal, the windings of the way.

But you can take the “Yet-to Be”, and find a blessing there.

And, for His sake, out of the blessings, make your life more fair.

Then life shall grow more strong for work, more faithful to the light.

And you shall know God’s gift was beautiful,

God’s way was right.

Wedding Anniversary Masses

The celebration of the Anniversary Masses at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

and here at St. Stephen’s Church

have been postponed!

Details will be posted as new plans are finalized.

To Jesus, through Mary

"When we appeal to the throne of grace we do so through Mary, honoring God by honoring His Mother, imitating Him by exalting her, touching the most responsive chord

in the Sacred Heart of Christ with the sweet name of Mary."

—St. Robert Bellarmine

“We must not imagine that we obscure the glory of the Son by the great praise we lavish on the mother; for the more she is honored, the greater is the glory of her Son.”

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To Jesus through Mary!

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Mass Intentions for 2021 Saint Stephen’s Church

75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, New York 10990 Since we do not know when the office will be open, we are going to take Mass intentions for 2021 by mail. We will limit requested Mass intentions for 2021 to 10 intentions. There are some dates that are closed for your requests. They are: Holy Thursday, April 1: Good Friday, April 2; Holy Saturday, April 3 and Easter, April 4 Mother’s Day, May 9; Father’s Day, June 20; All Souls, November 2 until November 9

Christmas Evening of December 24 and December 25 We will also take intentions for the Sanctuary Lamp in a given week. If you request flowers to be placed at the altar in memory of a loved one, we will also do that at this time. The requested offering for an announced Mass is $15. The offering for the Sanctuary Candle is $10 and the offering for flowers is $100. Mailed in requests will be honored as received – first come first served. Kindly make checks out to St. Stephen’s Church. If we cannot honor your first request, we will arrange for a Mass closest to that date. ============================================================================================= 1. _________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________________________________________ 5. _________________________________________________________________________________ 6. _________________________________________________________________________________ 7. _________________________________________________________________________________ 8. _________________________________________________________________________________ 9. _________________________________________________________________________________ 10.__________________________________________________________________________________ Please note below requests for Sanctuary Candles or Flowers: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________ Email____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Amount enclosed for Masses, Flowers, and Sanctuary Candles: _________________ Check #_______________

Thank you for your generous gifts!

During this difficult time we are so grateful for your continued support!

We Share: To make a one time or recurring donation to St. Stephens:

If you have an Apple product - iPhone or Mac computer, WeShare is not compatible with the search engine, Safa-ri. Instead, please use Chrome. Any search engine is compatible with a PC computer.

To sign up for online giving to our parish, visit our web-site, www.ststephenchurchwarwick.org and click the "Donate here" button in the top left corner of the homep-age. From there, you are able to set up an account and choose regular donations, special donations, i.e. Easter and second collections. Donations may be made through electronic transfer through a checking or savings ac-count, or by using a credit card. Your information is stored in WeShare and a donation receipt at the end of the calendar year will be available for tax purposes.

If you have questions, email the parish office at info@ststephenchurchwarwick.org. Mail in Offertory Envelopes: If you prefer to continue to use your envelopes, please mail your contributions to:

St. Stephen’s Church 75 Sanfordville Rd., Warwick, NY 10990

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St. Stephens Parish and School participates in Great Lakes Scrips Shop With Scrip

Fundraising Program

Gift Cards are now being sold on Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 in the church atrium.

Please see the website for more information!

Or you can enroll and purchase online: Visit www.shopwithscrip.com. If you have not previously signed up to support St. Stephens, click the blue button, top right "Join a Program". Enter the enrollment code for St. Ste-phens FD1AC86A16447. Begin Shopping: E-certificates that are able to be purchased and delivered online are designed as a ScripNow eCard. Make your purchase using a debit, credit card or electronic transfer from a checking or savings account. Please note: checks are not accepted when purchasing e-certificates and we cannot accept checks at the church, or order physical cards at this time. St. Stephens is automatically credited with your purchase based on the discount percentage of the cards you purchased.

*The funds you raise for St. Stephens, based on your purchases and the percentage/card, are tax deductible as al-lowed by law. We are here to help and assist in any way. If you have ques-tions about the Gift Card Fundraiser, please ask! Be well and stay safe, Mary Juliano mjuliano@ststephenchurchwarwick.org Kendra Percarpio tkcarp@optonline.net

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This is truly a time when we're better safe than sorry.

Many of our local food truck partners are operating local-ly. These are small family-owned businesses and this is usually their busy season. With their partnership, we've raised significant funds over the last three years for SSSE School and organizations close to our parish communi-ty. Let's share kindness in return. Please support them as you can!

Next summer will be here before we know it, and, God willing, our 5th year will be better than ever! We’re looking forward to it already! Be well, everyone!

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Warwick Area Migrant Committee Summer Program for Children

After consulting with our public health officials, we have de-cided to bring the Dulce Esperanza program to the camps where the families live. With the united efforts of our volun-teers and staff, we provide food, enrichment activities, reading sessions and writer’s club, and even the birthday celebration for the children in their own homes.

Teachers will bring books and materials/supplies (including arts & crafts) on twice-a-week home visits. Field trips will be held for small groups of under 10 children. Small groups of children will be brought to the school to participate in special projects. There will be a writer’s club and other academic en-richments activities. Food will be sent home each week to provide breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.

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