St. Stephen of Hungary Parish

Mother's Day
Fr. Angelo, Fr. Eric, Fr. Denes, the Friars, and Staff at St. Stephen of Hungary Parish extend sincere wishes to the mothers’ of the parish and neighborhood for a very Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day!

Chair Yoga for Seniors—May 14 & 28
Crown Community Care of Yorkville (CCCY) is introducing a new program “Chair Yoga,” which will replace our present dance class. This new program will be held on Wednesdays. The May schedule will be as follows: May 14 and May 28. Please note that “Chair Yoga” will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. The instructor is Patricia Tees who is certified in Hatha Yoga and Chair Yoga. The cost of the program is $5.00 per class. We are experimenting with different programs to see what best suits our clients. If you have any questions please call me at 212-861-8500.

Support Group for Those Who Have Lost a Loved One
St. Stephen’s Bereavement Group will be held on alternate Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm starting May 13th in the Conference Room of the Friary. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one through death, divorce or separation, please feel free to join us. No fees! If you have any question please call 212-861-8500 or email Fr. Eric Carpine at ecarpine@aol.com.

Yoga—Beginners/Advanced Beginners
Join us for yoga classes on Monday evenings from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Room. Classes will be held on May 12 & 19 andJune 2. The cost is $15 per class. Taught by parishioner Betsy O’Neill, MA (Dance Education, NYU). Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or a towel. For information, call Betsy at 212-861-8500.

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Looking to Pass on your Catholic Faith to your Kids?
Learn about St. Stephen's new program for children ages six and up. Find out how to prepare your kids for the sacraments and how to continue their faith development. Click here.

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Set Up an Online Account for your Weekly Offering
You can now set up an account to make your weekly donations to St. Stephen of Hungary Church. To participate in the Parish Pay system, call 1-866-PARISH1 or register online at www.parishpay.com.

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You Can Help Feed NYC's Hungry
Yorkville Common Pantry welcomes donations of of Baby Cereal, baby food, diapers, baby clothes, and baby formula and juice. All donations are greatly appreciated. Please leave your donations in the box in the back of the church. Thank you for your continued generosity.

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Conversational English
English Classes (ESL) for those who would like to improve their conversational English has started again. And, the students seem very glad to have this chance to improve their English. The classes are held every Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Francis Room and are for any level of fluency in English. If you wish to know more, please stop by any Thursday evening to check us out or call the Rectory at 212-861-8500 and we will return your call.

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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Do you know someone who would like to know more about our Catholic faith? Are you interested in becoming Catholic or completing your sacramental initiation into the church? If you answered “yes” to either question or are interested in finding out more information, please contact Jayne Porcelli at 212-861-8500.

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St. Stephen’s Emergency Relief
In the event of an emergency (i.e., a blackout) our Church doors will be opened for parishioners and neighbors for your safety and comfort. If you are on the street and cannot make it home or climb the stairs you are welcomed to come over. If you'd like to join our Emergency Relief team of volunteers, send us an volunteer@saintstephenofhungary.org or call the Rectory at 212-861-8500.

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Charitable Gifts to St. Stephen of Hungary Parish
In appropriate circumstances, charitable gifts of appreciated securities that have been held long-term may completely avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation in the securities while allowing the donor to receive a tax deduction of the full market value of the gift. Consult your tax advisor to find out whether this tax strategy is right for you. Contact Fr. Angelo at 212-861-8500 to learn how to make such a gift to St. Stephen’s.

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Counseling & Psychotherapy Now Available at St. Stephen's
We are pleased to announce that St. Stephen of Hungary Parish is now offering counseling and psychotherapy. Fr. Eric T. Carpine, O.F.M., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., is a former director of St. Francis Counseling Center in Providence, Rhode Island. He is a certified grief and bereavement counselor, with experience in individual and group therapy. For more information, click here.

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Rectory's Schedule
Our rectory's office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Saturday, the rectory is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, the rectory is open from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

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Announced Masses
Announced masses are available in our 2008 Mass book. The donation is $15.

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