The Polish National Catholic Church sets aside June as Sacred Vocations Month. The Polis National Catholic Church, much like all denominations, suffers from a shortage of priests and deacons to serve the needs of the faithful. Many more are needed. Please remember to pray ever more fervently during this month that the Lord God Almighty will call more men to His service and that they may hear Him and answer His call.
We will be holding a Service of Remembrance honoring the brave veterans who gave so much in the service of our country on Sunday, May 28th at 12:00 Noon at the Saint Stephens Cemetery at 1200 Broadway Boulevard, Kenhorst, PA 19607. Guest speaker Lt. Col. Travis Shick. Please join us as we say “Thank you. May you rest in peace. We will never forget.”
During the Month of May we give special attention to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will pray the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary after each Mass each Sunday this month as we beseech the Mother of Our Lord to intercede with the Father and her Beloved Son on our behalf. I urge each of you to spend a few moments each day in reflection, asking her for her prayers and remembering her sacrifice.
On Saturday, May 6th, we will be hosting a Mother’s Day Craft Sale here at Saint Stephen the Martyr Parrish from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Click READ MORE for more information.
In these trying times, I urge you to take comfort and draw joy from the eternal Easter message, He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
Christ’s glorious resurrection is what being a Christian is all about and today is when we sing aloud our happiness and joy. For it is through Jesus’ eternal, perfect sacrifice on the cross that we are made whole, our sins forgiven and the promise of eternal life is bestowed upon us. All we need to do to reap this greatest of all gifts is to believe in Him, our Lord and Savior, and to follow His teachings as He leads us on the road to the Heavenly Kingdom.
Please, be strong, take care and stay well as we once again join together as the one Body of Christ to sing praise, honor and glory to His most Holy Name.
From Fr. Sr. Donald, Danielle and your parish Committee:
Happy Easter!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
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During the season of Lent we will be praying the Stations of the Cross every week leading up to Holy Week. This will be on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. I hope that everyone will plan on participating in at least two of these gatherings and that you will urge your families, friends and neighbors to attend as well. This is a beautiful and moving form of worship and it helps to focus our thoughts and prayers on our Lord and Savior as we reflect on His Passion and Death. Preceding worship, every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, we will be offering a light Lenten Meal served in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and there will be no charge, although Free Will Offerings will be accepted. I hope to see many of you there.
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. The season of Great Lent begins. In order to accommodate the most people, there will be two Masses this day, 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Ashes will be blessed and distributed to the faithful at both Masses. I hope to see many of you there.
The Liturgical Season of Pre-Lent, sometimes referred to as Shrovetide, begins today as we celebrate Septuagesima Sunday. The PNCC continues to observe this season although other rites have abandoned it. It is marked by the use of Rose colored vestments and a period of merrymaking including Mardi Gras before the solemn observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday which falls on February 22nd this year.
