Father Jack Arlotta, pastor of the Church of St. Stephen the First Martyr, blessed the Nino Dios dolls placed by the altar. ( Photos provided by Rocco Battista) Latinos celebrate Candle Mass Day with customs rooted in history WARWICK – Latino community members gathered at a bilingual Mass, Spanish and English, on Feb. 6, to celebrate Candle Mass... Home 16 Feb 2022 | 06:05
On Sunday, Oct. 3, owners, mostly with their dogs and a few cats in carriers, arrived at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, for the annual “Blessing of Animals.” Photos by Roger Gavan. Warwick. Tradition continues at the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr Unlike last year, when because of the pandemic, masks and social distancing were the rule, the turnout was much larger, absent... Local News 04 Oct 2021 | 06:25
St. Stephen’s Pastor Rev. Jack Arlotta blessed each of the bikes individually. ( PHOTOS BY ROGER GAVAN) St. Stephen’s plans motorcycle blessing Father Angelo Micciulla, a former parochial vicar at Warwick’s RC Church of St. Stephen the First Martyr and now Pastor of... Local News 07 Jun 2021 | 12:48
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
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
Parochial Vicar Father Reynor Santiago administers ashes to parishioners of the Church of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, on Wednesday, Feb. 26. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Warwick. Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent Wednesday, February 26, marked the beginning of the season of lent throughout the world. The 40 days that follow are set aside... Local News 27 Feb 2020 | 10:27
Photo provided by Judy Battista ( Photo provided by Judy Battista) 'It’s such a beautiful culture, faith, family and tradition we share' Members of the local Latino community joined together on Sunday evening, Feb. 2, at a Mass said in Spanish to celebrate Candle... Local News 11 Feb 2020 | 05:42
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
