Leader:  Our help is the name of the Lord
All:          The maker of heaven and earth
Leader:  The Lord shall watch over your going out and your coming in
All:          From this time forth for evermore
Leader:  Let us pray
All:          Loving God, bless this chalk which you have created, that it may be helpful to your people. Grant that through the invocation of your most Holy Name that we, who use it in faith to write upon the door of our home the names of your holy ones Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, may receive health of body and protection of soul for all who dwell in or visit our home. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Next, write above the entrance to the home the first two numbers of the year, the letters "+C+M+B+" then the last two numbers of the year (20+C+M+B+21)

While writing, say the following prayer:
                  The three Wise Men, Casper, Melchior, and Balthazar followed the star of God's Son who became human over two thousand years ago. May Christ bless our home and remain with us throughout the new year. Amen

Finally, bless the home with the following prayer:
                   Visit, O blessed Lord, this home with the gladness of your presence. Bless all who live or visit here with the gift of your love and grant that we may manifest your love to each other and to all whose lives we touch. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of you.
                    Guide, comfort and strengthen us in peace, O Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.



JANUARY SOUP FUNDRAISER
The next great soup fundraiser will be Saturday, January 23, 2021.  We will be selling homemade soup in pint ($5.00) or quart ($9.00) sizes.  This month’s choices are:  Grandmas Chicken Noodle, Potato and Cheese, and Beef Vegetable.  Pick up an order form in the Gathering Room to pre-order and pay at time of ordering.  Pickup will be January 23 between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. It’s a great way to chase the winter cold away while supporting your church.   

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The American Red Cross will be holding another lifesaving blood drive at St Stephen's Hackman Hall on Monday February 8 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. The number one reason donors say they give blood is because they "want to help others" 

CURRENT MASS SCHEDULE :

The current mass schedule is:

Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: No Mass
Wednesday: 4:00pm

Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 9:30am until 3:30pm

Reconcilliation every Saturday from 3:00pm until 3:30pm or by appointment

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St Stephen Church 
44 Britton St
West Salem, OH 44287

Phone: 419-853-4946
email: info@ststephen.ws