Saint Teresa of Avila
Teresa of Avila is how we know her. However, her given name was Teresa Ali Fatima Corella Sanchez de Capeda y Ahumada.
Saint Teresa was born on March 28, 1515, in Avila, Spain, and died at the age of 67 on Oct. 4, 1582. She was named a saint of the Catholic Church on March 12, 1622.
In 1970, Saint Teresa was declared a Doctor of the Church for her writing and teaching on prayer. Her Feast Day is celebrated on October 15. Teresa became a Carmelite nun who found life in the cloister quite lax and set about efforts to renew the spiritual and monastic life.The Interior Castle was written by Teresa of Avila in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development through service and prayer.
Saint Teresa was born on March 28, 1515, in Avila, Spain, and died at the age of 67 on Oct. 4, 1582. She was named a saint of the Catholic Church on March 12, 1622.
In 1970, Saint Teresa was declared a Doctor of the Church for her writing and teaching on prayer. Her Feast Day is celebrated on October 15. Teresa became a Carmelite nun who found life in the cloister quite lax and set about efforts to renew the spiritual and monastic life.The Interior Castle was written by Teresa of Avila in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development through service and prayer.
Included in this week's Newsletter:
- Apostleship of Prayer Fall Bulb Plant Sale - through October 15
- World Mission Sunday Second Collection - October 18
- Annual Citrus Sale is Now Underway
- Save Your Dates - Fr. Slawek to Lead Pilgrimage to Poland in May 2027
- Four Seasons Kids Christmas in October
- October is Respect Life Month - Fill a Baby Bottle with Loose Change
- Christmas Market Donation Drop Off - October 27
- Mass Intention Book for 2027, January - June is Now Open
- Orange County Right to Life Banquet - November 1
- 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign through November 1
- Fall Dinner Dance Save the Date - November 14
- Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Available to Borrow
- Bus Angel Sponsorships Being Accepted for 2027
- Community Events
Fall 2026 Bulb Sale - Apostleship of Prayer
Shop by the end of the day tomorrow!
Please visit our online store for a wide assortment of bulbs for Fall planting. Make the planning of your garden easy this year with this collection! This great mix of various spring-blooming bulbs will fill your garden with numerous vibrant colors. These different bulbs will bloom at various times through the spring season, giving you loads of color to add to your favorite vase.
For every purchase, the Apostleship of Prayer receives 40 per cent of the price, so this fundraiser is a huge help to our ministry!
Our online store is open until October 15th.
Bulb orders start to ship in early October.
ALL PRODUCTS ARE GUARANTEED TO GROW, OR FREE REPLACEMENT.
Thank you for your support of the Apostleship of Prayer!
http://StephenChurchGardeningMinistry.fpfundraising.com
ALL PRODUCTS ARE GUARANTEED TO GROW, OR FREE REPLACEMENT.
Thank you for your support of the Apostleship of Prayer!
http://StephenChurchGardeningMinistry.fpfundraising.com
World Mission Sunday, October 18, 2026 - Second Collection
This year is particularly special: It is the 100th Anniversary of Pope Pius XI's creation of World Mission Sunday to help Catholics across the globe to unite in prayer for the missions, to better understand the greatness of the missionary task, foster greater missionary zeal, and encourage offerings for the missions.
This year's celebration is also particularly special for us in the United States, because it comes less than a month after the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on September 24. Archbishop Sheen is famous for his preaching, television and radio ministry and extensive writings. Archbishop Sheen regularly repeated, "My greatest love has always been the missions of the Church."
The Second Collection on World Mission Sunday extends the Church's missionary work to places where the Church barely exists, where the Gospel has never been heard before, and where the Church is too young, too persecuted, or too poor to sustain herself.
Annual Citrus Sale Now Underway
Orders are now being accepted for our annual Citrus Sale, which will be delivered in early December. Use the link below or pick up a brochure in the church atrium or outside the parish office. Delivery is free for orders shipped to St. Stephens. For more information, contact Mary at 845-325-4638 or mjuliano@ststephenchurchwarwick.org.
Save Your Dates!
Fr. Slawek will be leading a pilgrimage for parishioners and friends to Poland from May 25 - June 2, 2027 with an optional tour extension to Northern Poland from June 2 - June 6, 2027. See the link for the itinerary below.
Pricing and additional details to follow soon!
Four Seasons Kids Christmas in October
Giving Tree
Four Seasons Kids’ annual Christmas in October Giving Tree is now up in the atrium! Please consider taking a stocking ornament from the tree and purchasing the clothing items listed on the back for a local child experiencing clothing insecurity. Donations can be returned to the Parish Center by Friday, October 30. Thank you for helping Four Seasons Kids provide warm winter clothing to children in our community this season.
Four Seasons Kids’ annual Christmas in October Giving Tree is now up in the atrium! Please consider taking a stocking ornament from the tree and purchasing the clothing items listed on the back for a local child experiencing clothing insecurity. Donations can be returned to the Parish Center by Friday, October 30. Thank you for helping Four Seasons Kids provide warm winter clothing to children in our community this season.
October is Respect Life Month!
Please take an empty baby bottle from the bassinet in the atrium and fill it with spare change during October, saying a prayer for life as you drop in your change.
At the end of the month, please return it to the parish office, or to an usher at Mass. Money collected goes to MyChoice Pregnancy Care Center and supports women in crisis pregnancies. Thank you for your support!
Christmas Market Donation Drop Off
Tuesday, October 27, 4-6pm, back entrance of the Parish Community Center.
We're gearing up for our annual Christmas Market and Craft Fair, planned for December 5 & 6.
Donations of gently used and new Christmas decor, artificial trees, wreaths, lights, nativities, village houses, as well as NEW non Christmas items for gifting are being accepted.
Donations of scratch-off tickets (any denomination), liquor and wine are needed for the Christmas Market Tricky Tray.
For more information, contact Theresa at smandra@optonline.net or 914-523-3996.
St. Stephen's Fall Dinner Dance, Rejoice!
Honoring
Deacon Tom MacDougall &
Audra Schlesinger
Additional event information, including ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities will be available in the bulletins this weekend.
For more information, contact Mary at mjuliano@ststephenchurchwarwick.org or 845-325-4638.
Mass Intention Book for 2027
The Mass Intention Book for the first half of 2027 is now open. Please see the attachment below for procedures to request announced Masses. Up to four Mass intentions will be accepted for Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am Masses.
The suggested offering for weekend Masses is $20, weekday Masses, $15.
Orange County Right To Life 53rd Annual Banquet
Place: Knights of Columbus Hall
18 Hallock Drive, Washingtonville
Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2pm
Price: $50/Adult $35/Student
Book a Table of 8-10 save $5 per person
For Reservations & Questions
Call: Jennifer (845)500-6776
Through November 1
The 2026 40 Days for Life Fall campaign will run through November 1. This is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful, prayerful presence in front of abortion businesses.
The 2026 40 Days for Life Fall campaign will run through November 1. This is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful, prayerful presence in front of abortion businesses.
We especially need people on Mondays between the hours of 11am - 4pm but other times are helpful as well.
For more information about the campaign or to schedule an hour of prayer you may call Wendy Wood 845-820-4366 or Mary Vecchio 917-817-9174, or visit: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/newburgh.
Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady visited three children in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal, and spoke to them of the importance of praying the Rosary. Bring our parish's beautiful statue home and let our Blessed Mother lead your family closer to her Son, Jesus, through praying and meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary.
To sign-up, please call the Parish Office at 845-986-4028.
Senior Bus Angel Sponsorships Needed for 2027
Please consider sponsoring the Dial-A-Bus to help our local seniors attend the 11:00 AM Mass on Sundays at St. Stephen.
Sponsorships are being accepted for 2027.
If you would like to sponsor the Angel Bus for a month, please call the Parish Office 986-4028. One month's sponsorship is $100.
Please consider sponsoring the Dial-A-Bus to help our local seniors attend the 11:00 AM Mass on Sundays at St. Stephen.
Sponsorships are being accepted for 2027.
If you would like to sponsor the Angel Bus for a month, please call the Parish Office 986-4028. One month's sponsorship is $100.
Community Events for Parishioners
Often we are asked to promote events and activities happening in our area. Currently we have information about:
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Sponsored Bus Trip to Washington, DC - November 20 - 22
- Mobile Library Project