THANK YOU, St. Stephen's!
May's Collection for the Poor was 28,090.24!
Helping Hands takes MANY Hands! ... Thanks! to the youth of Greenwood Baptist Church,
families from Golf Course Road Church of Christ, Brandy Pipkin/Comfort Inn and the
Midland Junior Women's Club for their time, enthusiasm and energy!
See this week's Update.
Compassion at the end of life ... See last week's Update.
Who are the poor? See the Update for April 27th.
A new challenge ... $11,000 a week for the poor of Midland!
See the Update for April 20th.
THANK YOU, St. Stephen's!
March's Collection for the Poor was $22,235.44!
April's Collection for the Poor was $20,043.93!
“Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but
those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.”
(Prov. 28:27 New Living Bible)
YOU make it possible!
Helping an 80-year old woman who was sleeping on the floor of an empty apartment, and the joy
of helping the poor ... See April 13th's Update.
How do you know the difference between a “deadbeat” and
someone in genuine need? ... See April 6th's Update ...
Medical bills impoverish a family ... See March 30th's Update ...
Helping those who have no one to help them—See March 23rd's Update.
Indifference ... the greatest sin??
See this Update ...
Jesus said, "... I know that you are neither cold nor hot.
I wish you were
either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold,
I will spit you out of my mouth!" (Rev. 4:15-16)
Thanks to YOU, we are not indifferent to the cries of the poor.
THANK YOU!
AWESOME! Thank you! Thank you, St. Stephen’s!
... February's Collection for the Poor of Midland was $40,850.91!
See THIS Update:
Helping Hands teams up with
First Baptist & First Presbyterian Churches to save a family's home.
What a joy to be able to work with these wonderful churches!
YOU make it possible! THANK YOU!
Thank You! to the Midland/Odessa Cursillistas for
organizing our "Clean Up Day!" Thanks to St. Anne's & St. Stephen's Knights of Columbus, St. Stephen's Women's
Organization and Youth Group and the many other volunteers who made this day a success!
See the story and pictures in the
Update published in the
Bulletin for Sunday, January 27th.
AWESOME! Thank you! Thank you, St. Stephen’s!
Your amazing generosity to the poor of Midland as shown through
your donation of $55,037.55 the first weekend of January
means that we can start the NEW YEAR right — helping the poor at our door!
May God abundantly bless you for your love and care of the poor,
and for your faith and trust in us. Thank You!
Check out the
Year End Summary, published in the Bulletin on January 6th,
to see how your generosity made a difference in the lives of the "poorest of the poor"
in Midland this last year, and see the report for CHRISTMAS!--254 families received all the food
needed for Christmas and 541 Children received toys and NEW CLOTHES! THANK YOU!
More Christmas THANKS YOUs!
See the Letter from Head
Start in the Update for January 20th.
(Previous Updates below)
Helping Hands: 1301 Brinson Lane, behind Rogers Ford
Thrift Store: Call 520-8900. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues, Wed, Fri, and Sat.
Help Line: Call 699-4900. Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
General Information: 432-528-6265
Prayer for use of talents and possessions, written by Rev. Michael Buckley, S.J.:
Heavenly Father, your Son Jesus Christ has taught us that all our possessions and talents are on trust from you, help us to be zealous and faithful stewards of all you have given us, so that,
true to your grace, we may merit to be welcomed into your kingdom as good and faithful servants, who have in all things sought and accomplished your holy will. - Amen
Thank you for being our co-workers for the poor! ... See the Update for Sunday, March 2nd.
The tragic plight of the eldery on fixed incomes ... See the Update for Sunday, February 24th.
We are in serious need of usable furniture! See the Update for Sunday, February 17th.
How do we decide who to help? ... see the "Update" published Sunday, February 10th Click Here
Nothing goes to waste ... see the "Update" published Sunday, February 3rd Click Here
See the Report on the "Clean Up Day" in the "Update" published Sunday, January 27th Click Here
See HeadStart's "Christmas Thank You" in the "Update" published Sunday, January 20th
See the "Update" and the "Christmas Thank You's" published Sunday, January 13th Click Here
See the "Year End Summary for 2007" published Sunday, January 6th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 30th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 23rd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 16th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 9th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 2nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 25th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 18th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 11th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 4th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 28th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 21st Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 14th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 7th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 30th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 23rd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 16th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 9th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 2nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 26th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 19th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 12th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 5th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 29th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 22nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 15th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 8th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 1st Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 24th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 17th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 10th Click Here
St.
Stephen's Catholic Church
The mission of St. Stephen's Catholic Church is to provide an
atmosphere for the spiritual
nurturing of our parish community in a way
that realizes the God-given potential in each of us.
4601 Neely Ave., Midland, TX 79707
Mass Times | Education | Youth
| Music | Councils
Service |
Pastors & Staff | Lay Ministries
©2005-2008 St. Stephen's Catholic
Church
Helping Hands takes MANY Hands! ... Thanks! to the youth of Greenwood Baptist Church, families from Golf Course Road Church of Christ, Brandy Pipkin/Comfort Inn and the Midland Junior Women's Club for their time, enthusiasm and energy! See this week's Update.
Compassion at the end of life ... See last week's Update.
Who are the poor? See the Update for April 27th.
A new challenge ... $11,000 a week for the poor of Midland!
See the Update for April 20th.
THANK YOU, St. Stephen's!
March's Collection for the Poor was $22,235.44!
April's Collection for the Poor was $20,043.93!
“Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but
those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.”
(Prov. 28:27 New Living Bible)
YOU make it possible!
Helping an 80-year old woman who was sleeping on the floor of an empty apartment, and the joy of helping the poor ... See April 13th's Update.
How do you know the difference between a “deadbeat” and
someone in genuine need? ... See April 6th's Update ...
Medical bills impoverish a family ... See March 30th's Update ...
Helping those who have no one to help them—See March 23rd's Update.
Indifference ... the greatest sin??
See this Update ...
Jesus said, "... I know that you are neither cold nor hot.
I wish you were
either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold,
I will spit you out of my mouth!" (Rev. 4:15-16)
Thanks to YOU, we are not indifferent to the cries of the poor.
THANK YOU!
AWESOME! Thank you! Thank you, St. Stephen’s!
... February's Collection for the Poor of Midland was $40,850.91!
See THIS Update:
Helping Hands teams up with
First Baptist & First Presbyterian Churches to save a family's home.
What a joy to be able to work with these wonderful churches!
YOU make it possible! THANK YOU!
Thank You! to the Midland/Odessa Cursillistas for
organizing our "Clean Up Day!" Thanks to St. Anne's & St. Stephen's Knights of Columbus, St. Stephen's Women's
Organization and Youth Group and the many other volunteers who made this day a success!
See the story and pictures in the
Update published in the
Bulletin for Sunday, January 27th.
AWESOME! Thank you! Thank you, St. Stephen’s!
Your amazing generosity to the poor of Midland as shown through
your donation of $55,037.55 the first weekend of January
means that we can start the NEW YEAR right — helping the poor at our door!
May God abundantly bless you for your love and care of the poor,
and for your faith and trust in us. Thank You!
Check out the
Year End Summary, published in the Bulletin on January 6th,
to see how your generosity made a difference in the lives of the "poorest of the poor"
in Midland this last year, and see the report for CHRISTMAS!--254 families received all the food
needed for Christmas and 541 Children received toys and NEW CLOTHES! THANK YOU!
More Christmas THANKS YOUs!
See the Letter from Head
Start in the Update for January 20th.
(Previous Updates below)
Helping Hands: 1301 Brinson Lane, behind Rogers Ford
Thrift Store: Call 520-8900. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues, Wed, Fri, and Sat.
Help Line: Call 699-4900. Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
General Information: 432-528-6265
Prayer for use of talents and possessions, written by Rev. Michael Buckley, S.J.:
Heavenly Father, your Son Jesus Christ has taught us that all our possessions and talents are on trust from you, help us to be zealous and faithful stewards of all you have given us, so that,
true to your grace, we may merit to be welcomed into your kingdom as good and faithful servants, who have in all things sought and accomplished your holy will. - Amen
Thank you for being our co-workers for the poor! ... See the Update for Sunday, March 2nd.
The tragic plight of the eldery on fixed incomes ... See the Update for Sunday, February 24th.
We are in serious need of usable furniture! See the Update for Sunday, February 17th.
How do we decide who to help? ... see the "Update" published Sunday, February 10th Click Here
Nothing goes to waste ... see the "Update" published Sunday, February 3rd Click Here
See the Report on the "Clean Up Day" in the "Update" published Sunday, January 27th Click Here
See HeadStart's "Christmas Thank You" in the "Update" published Sunday, January 20th
See the "Update" and the "Christmas Thank You's" published Sunday, January 13th Click Here
See the "Year End Summary for 2007" published Sunday, January 6th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 30th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 23rd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 16th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 9th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 2nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 25th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 18th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 11th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 4th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 28th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 21st Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 14th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 7th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 30th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 23rd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 16th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 9th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 2nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 26th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 19th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 12th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 5th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 29th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 22nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 15th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 8th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 1st Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 24th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 17th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 10th Click Here
St.
Stephen's Catholic Church
The mission of St. Stephen's Catholic Church is to provide an
atmosphere for the spiritual
nurturing of our parish community in a way
that realizes the God-given potential in each of us.
4601 Neely Ave., Midland, TX 79707
Mass Times | Education | Youth
| Music | Councils
Service |
Pastors & Staff | Lay Ministries
©2005-2008 St. Stephen's Catholic
Church
THANK YOU!
See THIS Update: Helping Hands teams up with
First Baptist & First Presbyterian Churches to save a family's home.
What a joy to be able to work with these wonderful churches!
YOU make it possible! THANK YOU!
AWESOME! Thank you! Thank you, St. Stephen’s!
Your amazing generosity to the poor of Midland as shown through
your donation of $55,037.55 the first weekend of January
means that we can start the NEW YEAR right — helping the poor at our door!
May God abundantly bless you for your love and care of the poor,
and for your faith and trust in us. Thank You!
Check out the Year End Summary, published in the Bulletin on January 6th, to see how your generosity made a difference in the lives of the "poorest of the poor" in Midland this last year, and see the report for CHRISTMAS!--254 families received all the food needed for Christmas and 541 Children received toys and NEW CLOTHES! THANK YOU!
More Christmas THANKS YOUs!
See the Letter from Head
Start in the Update for January 20th.
(Previous Updates below)
Helping Hands: 1301 Brinson Lane, behind Rogers Ford
Thrift Store: Call 520-8900. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues, Wed, Fri, and Sat.
Help Line: Call 699-4900. Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
General Information: 432-528-6265
Prayer for use of talents and possessions, written by Rev. Michael Buckley, S.J.:
Heavenly Father, your Son Jesus Christ has taught us that all our possessions and talents are on trust from you, help us to be zealous and faithful stewards of all you have given us, so that, true to your grace, we may merit to be welcomed into your kingdom as good and faithful servants, who have in all things sought and accomplished your holy will. - Amen
Thank you for being our co-workers for the poor! ... See the Update for Sunday, March 2nd.
The tragic plight of the eldery on fixed incomes ... See the Update for Sunday, February 24th.
We are in serious need of usable furniture! See the Update for Sunday, February 17th.
How do we decide who to help? ... see the "Update" published Sunday, February 10th Click Here
Nothing goes to waste ... see the "Update" published Sunday, February 3rd Click Here
See the Report on the "Clean Up Day" in the "Update" published Sunday, January 27th Click Here
See HeadStart's "Christmas Thank You" in the "Update" published Sunday, January 20th
See the "Update" and the "Christmas Thank You's" published Sunday, January 13th Click Here
See the "Year End Summary for 2007" published Sunday, January 6th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 30th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 23rd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 16th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 9th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, December 2nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 25th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 18th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 11th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, November 4th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 28th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 21st Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 14th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, October 7th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 30th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 23rd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 16th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 9th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, September 2nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 26th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 19th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 12th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, August 5th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 29th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 22nd Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 15th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 8th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, July 1st Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 24th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 17th Click Here
See the "Helping Hands Update" published Sunday, June 10th Click Here
The mission of St. Stephen's Catholic Church is to provide an atmosphere for the spiritual
nurturing of our parish community in a way that realizes the God-given potential in each of us.
4601 Neely Ave., Midland, TX 79707
Mass Times | Education | Youth | Music | Councils
Service | Pastors & Staff | Lay Ministries
©2005-2008 St. Stephen's Catholic Church