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1300 NE J Street, Bentonville, AR 72712 August 6, 2017 THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD E TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD E TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD E TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD Pastor Rev. Msgr. Scott L. Marczuk, J.C.L. Associate Pastor/Administrator of St. John in Huntsville Fr. Kevin Atunzu Parish Secretary Bethany Hill [email protected] Parish Accounting Melanie Ray [email protected] Receptionist/Bulletin Editor Crisselda Espinosa (Habla Español lunes-jueves 9:30am-1:30pm) [email protected] Liturgical Environment Sandy Baumhover Parish Communications Office Hours: Mon–Thur., 8am-4pm; Fri, 8am-12pm Phone: 273-1240 Fax: 464-0969 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ststephenbentonville.com facebook.com/ststephen.church Weekday Mass (In the Chapel) Monday Mass 8:30am Tuesday Mass 5:30pm Wednesday Mass 12:00pm Thursday Mass 8:30am Friday Mass 12:00pm Saturday Mass 9:00am Saturday Vigil & Sunday Masses Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:45am & 10:00am Sunday 11:45am – Spanish Sunday 5:00pm – Life Teen Please note: any changes to the regular Mass schedule will be posted inside the bulletin. Reconciliation/Reconciliación Every Saturday/Cada Sábado Bilingual/Bilingüe 3:30-4:30pm 30 minutes before each Weekday Mass/30 minutos antes de cada Misa de los días entre semana No hay reconciliación los domingos Membership We extend our hands and hearts in Christian Fellowship. Longtime residents or newly arrived, contact the parish office to register. Bulletin Deadline Tuesday by 12:00pm (5 days prior to the publication date of the bulletin). Drop off or e-mail articles to the parish office. Catholic Marriage Marriage preparation required. Contact the Pastor at least nine months in advance. Two additional months’ notice is needed for a wedding in another country. RCIA Sessions open to those interested in learning about or renewing their connection to the Catholic Faith. Infant Baptism Contact the parish office to schedule. Baptism preparation required. Parents need to be registered members of St. Stephen. No baptisms in December. Pre-School Director Cathy Townzen [email protected] Office Hours: M-W-F 9:00am-12:00pm September-May St. Stephen also attends to St. John the Evangelist Church in Huntsville: Mass Times Sunday Mass 9:00am Sunday Mass 11:00am – Spanish Reconciliation 30 minutes before Mass Kids/Youth Faith Formation Catholic Kids & IMPACT Director Suzanne Sutton [email protected] Pre-K – 6th Grade Catholic Kids Youth Minister Monica Shoemaker Pre-K – 4 th Grade [email protected] EDGE/Confirmation Director Chris Teague [email protected] Edge: 7th & 8th Grade [email protected] Confirmation: 8th & 9th Grade LifeTeen Youth Jessica Petter [email protected] 9th Grade – 12th Grade Facebook: LifeTeen Bentonville ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1300 NE J Street, Bentonville, AR 72712 August 6, 2017

TTTTHHHHE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORDE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORDE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORDE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD

Pastor Rev. Msgr. Scott L. Marczuk, J.C.L. Associate Pastor/Administrator of St. John in Huntsville Fr. Kevin Atunzu Parish Secretary

Bethany Hill [email protected] Parish Accounting Melanie Ray [email protected] Receptionist/Bulletin Editor Crisselda Espinosa (Habla Español lunes-jueves 9:30am-1:30pm) [email protected] Liturgical Environment Sandy Baumhover Parish Communications Office Hours: Mon–Thur., 8am-4pm; Fri, 8am-12pm Phone: 273-1240 Fax: 464-0969 E-mail: [email protected] Website: ststephenbentonville.com

facebook.com/ststephen.church

Weekday Mass (In the Chapel) Monday Mass 8:30am Tuesday Mass 5:30pm Wednesday Mass 12:00pm Thursday Mass 8:30am Friday Mass 12:00pm Saturday Mass 9:00am Saturday Vigil & Sunday Masses Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:45am & 10:00am Sunday 11:45am – Spanish Sunday 5:00pm – Life Teen Please note: any changes to the regular

Mass schedule will be posted inside the

bulletin. Reconciliation/Reconciliación Every Saturday/Cada Sábado Bilingual/Bilingüe 3:30-4:30pm 30 minutes before each Weekday Mass/30 minutos antes de cada Misa de los días entre semana No hay reconciliación los domingos Membership We extend our hands and hearts in Christian Fellowship. Longtime residents or newly arrived, contact the parish office to register.

Bulletin Deadline Tuesday by 12:00pm (5 days prior to the publication date of the bulletin). Drop off or e-mail articles to the parish office. Catholic Marriage Marriage preparation required. Contact the Pastor at least nine months in advance. Two additional months’ notice is needed for a wedding in another country. RCIA Sessions open to those interested in learning about or renewing their connection to the Catholic Faith. Infant Baptism Contact the parish office to schedule. Baptism preparation required. Parents need to be registered members of St. Stephen. No baptisms in December. Pre-School Director Cathy Townzen [email protected] Office Hours: M-W-F 9:00am-12:00pm September-May

St. Stephen also attends to St. John the Evangelist Church in Huntsville: Mass Times Sunday Mass 9:00am Sunday Mass 11:00am – Spanish Reconciliation 30 minutes before Mass Kids/Youth Faith Formation Catholic Kids & IMPACT Director Suzanne Sutton [email protected] Pre-K – 6th Grade Catholic Kids Youth Minister Monica Shoemaker Pre-K – 4th Grade [email protected] EDGE/Confirmation Director Chris Teague [email protected] Edge: 7th & 8th Grade [email protected] Confirmation: 8th & 9th Grade LifeTeen Youth Jessica Petter [email protected] 9th Grade – 12th Grade Facebook: LifeTeen Bentonville

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RCIA Registration Begins – Wednesday, August 23 we begin classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation. We always begin with what is called time of Inquiry. The Inquiry period is a time for individuals seeking information and guidance into the rites, doctrines and sacraments that are intricate parts of the Catholic religion.

We welcome all who would like to journey with us this fall by calling the parish office at 273-1240 or email [email protected] to register. Again, our first gathering will be Wednesday, August 23 at 7:00pm in the St. Jerome room.

Our schedule follows the school calendar. We will meet every Wednesday except for Thanksgiving week, Christmas and Spring Break. Schedules with topics will be furnished along with easy to read materials for weekly discussion. All are welcome to attend our RCIA classes, those inquiring about the Catholic Faith and those who are already Catholic and want to learn more about the faith. Hard Hat Collection Weekend – This weekend, August 5 and 6 there will be a second collection for the church loan. All donations to this collection go to repay our loan with the Diocese of Little Rock. We appreciate your prayerful consideration and support of this effort. Women's Scripture/Book Study (Ladies of Grace) Will begin their Fall Session in September. Our study book will be: "Biblical Women in Crisis - Portraits of Faith and Trust" by Jeanne Kun. Join us Friday, September 8 from 10:15 to 11:30am in the St. Jerome room for a "Meet and Greet" - to include book and schedule of lessons/dates pick up, introduction and refreshments. The cost/fee for the book is $11. We welcome any new ladies as well as returning ladies from previous study sessions. Call the Parish Office at (479)273-1240 to register, for more information or if you need childcare. Mujeres de Fe Bible Study will restart on Thursday, September 7. We will start with the praying of the Rosary in the Chapel at 9:30am. Our studies will be on the series of father Ignacio Larrañaga: "Talleres de Oración y Vida." All are welcome. El grupo de estudio de Biblia "Mujeres de Fe" reiniciara sus reuniones a partir del 7 de septiembre, con el rezo del Rosario en la capilla a las 9:30am. Nuestros estudios estarán basados en las series ofrecidas por el padre Ignacio Larrañaga: "Talleres de Oración y Vida." Los esperamos. Ozark Catholic Academy is narrowing in on the 365 day countdown until their doors open in Fall 2018! As they prepare to open enrollment, they invite volunteers to join their admissions committee. They also invite those with marketing and communications background to join their communications committee. Please email John Rocha, Head of School, at [email protected] to get involved. Be sure to stay up to date with school announcements and information by following ozarkcatholic.org or their Facebook page facebook.com/OzarkCatholic/.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – There will be four Masses: Monday, August 14 in English at 5:30pm, Tuesday, August 15 in English at noon and 5:30pm and Spanish at 7:00pm. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass Intentions – Please contact the parish office if you would like to schedule a Mass (current dates are available). The Diocese stipulates that a standard stipend for a Mass Intention is $10.00.

Coffee Social – Join us next Sunday, August 13 after the 10:00am Mass for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship in the Family Life Center. All are welcome to attend!

Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal (CASA) – If you have not returned your Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal pledge card please do so as soon as possible. You can drop it in the collection basket or return in the attached pre-paid envelope. To date we have collected a total of $37,062.60 or 95% toward our parish goal of $38,944.50. Thank you so much for your generous support in helping our diocese continue to grow and carry on the missionary work of Jesus. Campana Católica de Arkansas a Compartir (CASA) – Si no ha regresado su tarjeta de promesa de donativo de la Campana Católica de Arkansas a Compartir por favor hágalo lo más pronto posible. La puede poner en la canasta de la colecta o en el sobre pre pagado que venía adjunto. A la fecha se han colectado un total de $37,062.60 o 95% hacia nuestra meta de la parroquia de $38,944.50. Muchas gracias a ustedes por su generoso apoyo al ayudar a nuestra diocesis a seguir creciendo y llevando a cabo el trabajo misionero de Jesus. St. Stephen Benevolent Conference (SSBC) – Thank you for your generous support of the SSBC 'Black Bag' collection last weekend. With your help, SSBC members are able to assist neighbors in need with financial support for utilities, rent, food and hope. The St. Stephen Benevolent Conference (SSBC) 5th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run – Mark your calendars for September 30. You may register now at fopwalk.org. Check-in time is 7:30am and the race starts at 8:00am. We encourage all of our church families to join us. Anyone can walk, run and enjoy the day. Our route has changed to; south of the church down to Deshields Blvd. This event draws attention to the needs of those individuals in our local communities who need our assistance with food, rent, utilities, etc. The SSBC relies on the funds that are donated to sustain our mission of helping those in need. Anyone who gives a $25 donation will receive a T-shirt. Any donation will be gratefully appreciated. All funds raised will remain at our SSBC. There will be a pancake breakfast following the race sponsored by our Knights of Columbus. Please consider supporting this worthy event by registering soon. Thank you for your support.

Post-Abortion Support Group – Do you feel alone, hurting or unforgiven from a past abortion? The Respect Life Office, through Project Rachel, is starting a support group, on the third week in September. The spiritual journey lasts 11 weeks, with small groups of 6-8. Groups will be formed in Little Rock, Hot Springs and Rogers/Springdale areas. All names and meeting places are strictly confidential. For details call (501)664-0340, ext. 357 or email [email protected]. All inquiries must be made by September 18. Grupos de Apoyo Después de un Aborto – ¿Te sientes sola, herida o no perdonada por un aborto pasado? La Oficina de Respeto a la Vida, por medio de Proyecto Raquel, está comenzando un grupo de apoyo a partir de la tercera semana de septiembre. El viaje spiritual dura 11 semanas, con pequeños grupos de 6-8 personas. Se formarán grupos en las áreas de Little Rock, Rogers/Springdale y Hot Springs. Todos los nombres y lugares de reunión son estrictamente confidenciales. Para más información, llame (501)664-0340, ext. 326 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Todas las solicitudes deben hacerse antes del 18 de septiembre. Encuentro Matrimonial – Vive siempre enamorado de tu esposa/o como cuando se conocieron! Juntos pueden ser y hacer la diferencia! “Ama sin condición y entrega todo” y Jesús quiere entrar en tu vida déjalo entrar no te arrepentirás! Vive un Encuentro Matrimonial el 22, 23, y 24 de septiembre en De Queen, AR en el hotel Western Plaza Hotel. Para más información o registrarse, llama al (870)642-2256 o (773)213-9593. Favor de registrarse antes del 15 de septiembre. Marriage Encounter – Encuentro Matrimonial is Marriage Encounter in Spanish and is a program of 44 hours in which couples can leave work, children, housework, and telephone in order to focus only on each other. If you are looking to grow in your relationship, to make it more profound and to enrich it, then you will like the difference that a weekend of Worldwide Marriage Encounter can make in your lives. The next weekend will be at Western Plaza Hotel, De Queen, AR, September 22, 23, 24. For information or registration, call (870)642-2256 or (773)213-9593. Registration deadline is September 15. Retreat in Daily Life (RIDL) is a 30-week prayer experience based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Participants will make a prayer journey at home, in weekly meetings with other retreatants, and in monthly spiritual direction. If interested in RIDL, contact Kathy Schmelzer, (813)465-2634, [email protected] in the River Valley or Alice Nahas, (479)651-1616, [email protected] in Northwest Arkansas for an interview by mid-August. NWA Catholic Young Professionals (CYP) – NWA CYP is an energetic Catholic young adults group! Join them for Bible Study on Mondays at 7pm at St. Joe's in Tontitown. You are invited to join them for some food & fellowship on August 8 at Abuelo's in Rogers! For information contact them at facebook.com/NWACYP/, instagram.com/nwacyp/, or [email protected].

Arkansas Tech University – Are you or do you know of someone attending Arkansas Tech University in the Fall? If so, please contact us at St. Leo the Great Catholic University Parish, the Catholic Parish on ATU's campus. We are trying to get contact information for incoming freshmen, so please provide us with any information as soon as possible. Email them at [email protected] or their Facebook page (St. Leo the Great Catholic University Parish at Arkansas Tech University). You can message Pat Buford or Mary Corkins with any questions you might have. They are located at 509 West "L" Street across from Baswell Parking. We look forward to meeting you! A Women’s Retreat – “Alone But Not Lonely: Refreshing Your Life in the Spirit,” the Women’s Retreat at Coury House on the grounds of Subiaco Abbey will be August 18-20 with Fr. John Miranda. Fr. John is the pastor at Scranton, Prairie View and Morrison Bluff parishes in Arkansas. Check-in begins at 3:00pm and the retreat begins with dinner on Friday night and continues through lunch on Sunday. Cost is $150 per person in a shared room and $200 for a private room. This includes two nights’ stay, the retreat and six meals. A commuter rate of $75 includes all conferences as well as the lunches and dinners. For more information or to register, please call (479)934-4411 by August 11. Retrouvaille Weekend is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. The next Retrouvaille Weekend is at Brown Center at Ferncliff Conference Center, Little Rock, on Sept. 15-17. For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend contact the registration team at (501)834-1956 or visit HelpOurMarriage.com. Job Openings: Senior Accountant for Diocesan Finance Office – The Diocese of Little Rock has an opening for a Senior Accountant. This is a full-time position for an experienced accountant. Compensation includes excellent benefits. For a copy of a detailed job description or to apply, please contact Paula Lattanzi, Human Resources Specialist, Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N. Tyler Street, Little Rock AR 72207 or email [email protected]. Organist and Choir Director – Immaculate Conception Church, seeks a gifted and experienced Organist and Choir Director to lead the English-speaking adult choir. The ideal candidate will have a passion for traditional Catholic organ music, and draw on the talents of our diverse congregation. This is a part-time position (15 hours/week) and applications are being accepted until August 15 by mailing a résumé and cover letter to Fr. John K. Antony, Pastor, [email protected], or to Immaculate Conception Church, P.O. Box 1866, Fort Smith, AR, 72902, attn: Fr. John K. Antony.

Church Operations for July Month-to-Date Expenses - $ 89,549.60 Loan Balance - $ 2,535,196.44

The apostles were witnesses of the Lord’s transfigured majesty on the mountaintop. As St. Peter desired to erect tents for Jesus, Moses & Elijah, we too desire to build and maintain the House of the Lord wherein we experience His glorious presence.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, August 5 9:00am Special Intention 5:00pm Sammy Southall Sunday, August 6 7:45am Parishioners/Feligreses 10:00am Marian Byrne † 11:45am Emanuel Perez † 5:00pm Peter Le † Monday, August 7 8:30am Lee Green Tuesday, August 8 5:30pm Special Intention Wednesday, August 9 12:00pm Richard Hurtig † Thursday, August 10 8:30am Special Intention Friday, August 11 12:00pm Holy Souls Saturday, August 12 9:00am Sophie Smyczek 5:00pm Deceased members of the Dunn Family † Sunday, August 13 7:45am Parishioners/Feligreses 10:00am Scripture Sisters 11:45am Judy Garcia † 5:00pm Tom Coughlin, III †

SCRIPTURE READINGS for 8/13/17 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:22-33 This Week – 8/07/17 to 8/13/17 Mon: 8:30am MASS Mon: 7:00pm Hombres de Fe Tue: 5:30pm MASS Tue: 6:00pm Temas para Parejas Tue: 6:30pm Choir Practice Wed: 12:00pm MASS Wed: LT at Rogers Aquatic Center Wed: 12:30pm Legion of Mary Wed: 6:00pm Catholic Kids Teacher Mtg. Thu: 8:30am MASS Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm Eucharist Adoration Thu: 6:30pm Spanish Choir Fri: 12:00pm MASS Sat: 9:00am MASS Sat: 3:30-4:30pm Bilingual Reconciliation Sat: 5:00pm MASS Sun: 7:45am MASS Sun: 10:00am MASS Sun: 11:00am Sunday Social Sun: 11:45am MASS – Spanish/Español Sun: 1:00pm Rosario de Fatima – Español Sun: 5:00pm MASS – LifeTeen Sun: 6:30pm Fatima Rosary - English

ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTORY Adult Faith Formation Bruce Peterson, 479-903-4967 Annulment Advocates Joe & Rose Hartnett, 479-855-2344 Barb Kordsmeier, 501-472-0645 Boy Scout Troop #525 / Cub Scout Pack #525 Cary Richard, 479-685-4253 Columbarium Chairperson Charlotte Champagne, 479-531-9345 Encuentro Matrimonial Noemi Andrade, 479-644-1152 Helping Hands Brian and Valerie Lynch, 479-282-5655 Hombres de Fe Jaime Chávez, 479-644-3709 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Fernando Perez-Pria 479-202-3697 Legion of Mary Mary Kay Sutton, 479-366-1504 Music Coordinator Jennifer Teague, [email protected] Natural Family Planning Amylynn Smith 813-352-4404; [email protected] Nursery Coordinator Ana Krus 479-273-1240 RCIA (Catechumenate) Coordinator Bruce Peterson, 479-903-4967 Respect Life Sheila Pursell, 479-657-6796 St. Stephen Benevolent Conference 479-696-9361 Sunday Socials Bob & April Appleby, 479-426-1211; 479-426-1210 That Man Is You Frank Snider, 479-295-5134

FINANCE COUNCIL Mike Power – [email protected] Scott Ray – [email protected] Matt Champagne – [email protected] Mark Potter – [email protected] Juan Carlos Segura – [email protected]

PARISH COUNCIL Chris Appleby – [email protected] Ted Brauburger – [email protected] Rob Brothers – [email protected] Chris Davis – [email protected] Mark Jechura – [email protected] Bruce Peterson – [email protected]

Revenue Month-to- Date

Monthly Goal

Stewardship and Other

$ 105,554.60

$105,000

Building Fund

$ 16,358.50

$20,000

August 12 – 13

Lectors EMC - Host EMC - Cup EMC -Head Minister

Usher Lock-Up Altar Server Sacristan

Saturday, 5:00 PM

Bob Monfils Margie O'Grady Jill Saulsbery Kim Monfils Margie Story Kim Dial

Joyce Moppin Pam Gander Mo Tignor Yvonne Chauvin Kim Gollhofer SUB NEEDED

Janet Palmer Todd Albert Philip Palmer Steve Saulsbery Gary VanOverschelde

Kim Monfils Katie Palmer Sarah Palmer Rachael Saulsbery

Kim Monfils

Sunday, 7:45 AM

James Gaffigan

Susan Eagleson Theresa Gaffigan Chris O'Shaughnessy

Cheryl Helms Kira O'Shaughnessy

Gary Delperdang

Paula Cordry Len Oswald Geri Oswald Karen Howard

Hans Edlund Katrina Edlund Nicholas Glory

Barb Hamernik

Sunday, 10:00 AM

Pam Willis Katherine Brumley

Martha Gonzalez-Michaelis Theresa Brauburger Patricia LaChance Rose Hartnett Joe Hartnett

Claudia Garcia Bonnie Kupillas Jake Greeling Karen Greeling Brian Rabal Thomas Ganey

Ted Brauburger

Ken Butler Robert Hutchings Bo Patterson Daniel Cruz

Meleea Swango Moorea Swango Andrew Guegan

Joe Hartnett

Sunday 11:45 AM Spanish / Español

Rosalba Ortiz Fernando Barbosa

Jesus Zuno Evelyn Dominguez Oscar Dominguez

Herlinda Zuno Mirna Serrano Beatriz Aguirre Ingrid Chavez

Raquel Perez Victor Lopez Nadia Calderon Bertha Váldez Beatriz Segura

Isaac Barbosa Jimmy Diaz Brayan Miramon Ashley Arana

Fernando Perez

Sunday, 5:00 PM LifeTeen

Rob Brothers Terry Shepard

Chris Davis Susan Davis

Bill Murphy Joe Poe Andrew Brothers Jack Brothers Sophia Farfan

Jolene Murphy