Last year the Rev. Jack Arlotta administered ashes to parishioners of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr. But this year those who attended Mass or a service at Warwick’s Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, were given ashes contained in a small packet that were blessed and given out to be imposed at home. ( Roger Gavan) Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, marks the beginning of Lent for 2021 This past Wednesday, Feb. 17, marked the beginning of the season of lent throughout the world. The 40 days that follow are... Local News 16 Feb 2021 | 07:09
Members of Warwick Valley Rotary and the Warwick Knights of Columbus planted 140 of Rotary’s Flags for Heroes outside the homes in the Prial family’s neighborhood. Photo by Roger Gavan ‘We mourn a life that already had accomplished so much’ In what has always been a typical Warwick community response, there was an outpouring of sadness, love and support for the... Local News 26 Jan 2021 | 01:13
Statement from Warwick Valley spiritual leaders: Peace In these times of public unrest and fear, we, the spiritual leaders of the Town of Warwick, stand in solidarity to promote... Letters to the Editor 18 Jan 2021 | 11:24
The Big Man in Red and the crew at the ninth annual Breakfast with Santa sponsored by the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus on Dec. 12 at St. Stephen’s Parish. Breakfast (bagged) with Santa On Saturday, Dec. 12, the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus held its ninth annual Breakfast with Santa. Because of social... Letters to the Editor 18 Dec 2020 | 01:25
During the mass the Mariachi band, “Viva Mexico,” served as the choir singing liturgical songs in Spanish. And afterwards, they sang renditions of traditional Mexican songs before a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe by the altar. Spanish Mass at St. Stephen’s celebrated to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe On Sunday evening, December 6, members of Warwick’s Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, attended a mass said in Spanish.... Local News 08 Dec 2020 | 01:24
Reservations will be necessary for all St. Stephen’s the First Martyr Church Christmas Masses in order to comply with social distancing and capacity guidelines. Provided photo. Warwick. Reservations needed for St. Stephen’s Christmas services Due to the ongoing coronavirus health situation, St. Stephen the First Marty Church, located at 75 Sanfordville Road in Warwick,... Local News 30 Nov 2020 | 02:14
St. Stephen’s pastor, the Rev. Jack Arlotta, blessed each animal individually. Photos by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Blessing of Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi held on his Feast Day Because of the pandemic it was different this year. Except for the animals, masks and social distancing was the rule. Nevertheless,... Local News 20 Oct 2020 | 01:08
Many of the students who celebrated “crazy hat day” during a recent Catholic School’s Week at the former St. Stephen – St. Edward’s Elementary School, will now have an opportunity to return to familiar surroundings this year when the building is utilized as a satellite campus of St. John's School in Goshen. File photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Former St. Stephen’s – St. Edward’s Elementary School building to remain open On Aug. 14, the Rev. Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, received official confirmation... Local News 18 Aug 2020 | 02:05
‘I wish them luck’ I write in response to the letter of Brian Currid, which appeared recently in The Warwick Advertiser. Initially, his letter... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2020 | 07:54
A peaceful protest occurred at St. Stephen parish in Warwick with students and parents from St. Stephen - St. Edward and Sacred Heart school in Monroe. Coordinated by Dominic Scavullo, 8th grade graduate at SSSE, attendees asked many questions of the Archdiocese of New York to challenge to closure of both schools recently announced on July 9. Photo provided by Joe Gargiulo. St. Stephen’s – St. Edward’s Elementary School may close forever As a result of the corona virus pandemic, when and if any schools, public or parochial, in New York would reopen this fall... Local News 13 Jul 2020 | 04:20
Deacon John Tomasicchio and his wife, Anne. File photo by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Deacon John Tomasicchio leaving this area and service at St. Stephen’s Rev. Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, recently announced that Deacon John Tomasicchio... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 08:55
Mass will continue to be streamed for those unable to attend Masses to resume at St. Stephens Although daily and Sunday Mass, with restrictions, have recently resumed in some of this region’s Catholic parishes, Rev.... Local News 17 Jun 2020 | 01:12
The Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr in Warwick. File photo by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) Warwick. St. Stephen Church reopens for private prayer The Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr is now open for private prayer. On March 23, parishioners received a message via... Home 02 Jun 2020 | 11:09
On Easter Sunday churches in all the villages throughout the Town of Warwick were asked to ring their bells at noon as a sign of solidarity and hope during this period of social distancing. And at that exact time, children, who attend St. Stephen – St. Edward Elementary School, and their parents participated in a drive-by caravan past the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr to exchange Happy Easter greetings with Pastor Father Jack Arlotta and Parochial Vicar Father Reynor Santiago. Santiago also had his own hand painted Easter Card, which he used to return the Happy Easter greeting. ( Provided photo) Warwick. Families offer a drive-by 'Happy Easter' at St. Stephen’s during ringing of the bells On Easter Sunday churches in all the villages throughout the Town of Warwick were asked to ring their bells at noon as a... Local News 15 Apr 2020 | 07:17
Annual Sea of Flags display outside Lazear-Smith and Vander Plaat Memorial Home. Each of the 1,602 flags outside the Lazear-Smith and Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Warwick, represents a veteran from this community who has passed away. Today, the funeral home is following New York State guidelines limiting visitation to family members during coronavirus epidemic. ( File photo by Roger Gavan) Coronavirus pandemic alters how we hold funerals The coronavirus pandemic and the rules of social distancing to slow its spread have caused churches, funeral homes and families... Local News 15 Apr 2020 | 10:32
