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
Members of the Class of 2020 are asked to stand. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit On Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, just over 100 candidates, divided into smaller groups at three masses, received the... News 16 Mar 2020 | 03:51
Parishioners receive the blessing of throats administered by Parochial Vicar Father Reynor Santiago (left) and Rev. Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr: The blessing reads: "Through the intercession of Saint Blase, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Warwick. Blessing of the Throats at St. Stephen’s for Feast of Saint Blaise On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr celebrated the day before the Feast of Saint Blaise, Feb.... Home 04 Feb 2020 | 07:18
More than 170 children, along with their families, attended the eight annual Breakfast with Santa at St. Stephen-St. Edward School Gym in Warwick sponsored by the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus. The breakfast was good, but Santa was the star. ( Photo provided by Ernie Nitschke) Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus thank the generosity of the Warwick community On Saturday, Dec. 14, members of the Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus held their eight annual Breakfast with Santa at St.... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2019 | 02:04
Early arrivals: Diane Ricco and her children Angelo, Isabella, Gianna and Nicholas were first to arrive with their boxers, Max and Rocky. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Blessing of Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi On Saturday, Oct. 5, a group of owners with their cats and dogs arrived at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, for... Local News 08 Oct 2019 | 12:48
