St. Stephen of Hungary Parish

06/08/2026

Procession for Corpus Christi

06/03/2026

Bishop Dabrowski's
Pastoral Letter on the Renewal of Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

06/03/2026

Parish Bulletin, in Hungarian

06/03/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS for June 7,
Feast of Corpus Christi

* The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In honouring the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we celebrate the God-man Himself, Jesus Himself.

* A Corpus Christi Procession will leave St. Ann’s church (Barton and Sherman Ave.) today at 1:00 pm, proceed along Barton St., finishing at All Souls Church around 2:00 pm. The procession will arrive at our church at approximately 1:30 p.m. for prayers and Hungarian hymns praising the Blessed Sacrament. Upon arriving at All Souls Church, the faithful will take part in a benediction, followed by a potluck reception in the church hall. All are welcome.

* The Knights of Columbus of All Souls Parish will be coming to our church next Sunday to sell “Roses for Life” mini-roses after Mass, supporting the Pro-Life movement in its fight to protect the lives of unborn babies.

* The Cricket Chamber Orchestra, founded and led by Máté Szigeti and his wife Anita Hiripi, will hold their year-end concert on Saturday, June 13, starting at 6:30 p.m., also featuring guest artists. Venue: The Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts, 108 Park St. W., Dundas. Admission is $30, seniors $25, and students $15. Children under 12 are free. Tickets: 289-938-2457.

* Bishop Kornel Fabry is inviting us to pray together for Hungary and all Hungarians living in the world, between June 1 and December 31. The goal is to offer 15 million Hail Marys for our nation. The prayers said are recorded in the „Zarándok.ma” prayer application, where the counter keeps track of the running total. The application can be downloaded from Google Play and the App Store. Details can be found here:

https://zarandok.ma/imadkozzunk-egyutt-magyarorszagert-15-millio-udvozlegy-nemzetunkert/

From our DIOCESE for June 7

The Catholic Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus—the living sign of Christ’s infinite love for humanity. In the Heart of Jesus, we encounter both the source of Divine Mercy and the call to love as He loves. This month, Bishop Dabrowski invites us to place the Sacred Heart at the center of our homes, and continue offering daily this prayer:

PRAYER - Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all of the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in thanksgiving for your favours, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my family and friends, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen!

PETITION - For our parish community, that united with Christ and as the visible sign of his body in the world, we may become like bread and wine, broken and poured out in love, for the life of the world. We pray to the Lord.

Please note: Prayers and resources for the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are available on the diocesan website: www.hamiltondiocese.com/sacredheart

Közös imádságos összefogásra hívja a híveket Fábry Kornél atya Magyarországért és a világon élő minden magyarért. A június 1-től december 31-ig tartó

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS for May 31,
Feast of the Holy Trinity

* The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In honouring the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we celebrate Gods boundless, passionate love and mercy for humanity personified by. Jesus Himself, God and Man.

* Bishop Dabrowski has written a pastoral letter, to be read by Father Lajos at today’s Mass, in order to prepare the faithful spiritually to enter more fully into the month of June, traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On our Diocesan website (www.hamiltondiocese.com/sacredheart) you will find additional resources to assist you in promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

* Let us pray for all those couples who will celebrate their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60 plus anniversary at the Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass today, May 31st, that their celebration of the Eucharist with Bishop Dabrowski will nourish their love and strengthen their continued commitment to each other.

* The Knights of Columbus of All Souls Parish will be coming to our church next Sunday, June 7th, to sell “Roses for Life” mini roses after Mass, supporting the Pro-Life movement in its fight to protect the lives of unborn babies.

* A Corpus Christi Procession will leave St. Ann’s church (Barton and Sherman Ave.) on Sunday, June 7th at 1:00 pm, proceed along Barton St, finishing at All Souls Church around 2:00 pm. The procession will arrive at our church at approximately 1:30 p.m. for prayers and Hungarian hymns praising the Blessed Sacrament. Upon arriving at All Souls Church, the faithful will take part in a benediction, followed by a potluck reception in the church hall. All are welcome.

* Last weekend, our scouts and their leaders took part in a scout skill competition in the Hungarian scout park in New York state, with the participation of patrols from several cities. It was a memorable weekend, not only because of the cold, windy, wet, and muddy conditions, but also because of the positive and enthusiastic scouting spirit and a “job well done”. In fact, a second place finish on the proficiency course for the oldest age group was achieved by the girl patrol from Hamilton, the Páva patrol (the Peacocks). We congratulate them for this success! We are proud of all those who took part in this traditional event.

These words express a faith and devotion deeply rooted in my childhood, a devotion that continues to shape my life and ministry. It all began with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and, over time, developed into devotion to Divine Mercy. It is from this same spiritual wellspring that I now write...

05/21/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS for May 24,
Pentecost Sunday

* Tomorrow, Pentecost Monday, is the liturgical feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Mother of the Church.” On this feast day, we turn to Mary. The feast is based on the Gospel of John, in which Jesus, looking at his mother, Mary, and the beloved disciple (John), hanging on the cross, says: “Behold, your mother!” In this way, he declared Mary the mother of the entire Christian community, the Church.

* This weekend, our scouts and their leaders participated in the annual Pentecost Obstacle Course in the Sík Sándor Scout Park in New York State, with patrols from several cities, both from Canada and the States. They return Sunday afternoon, enriched by learning, shared experiences and memories.

05/20/2026

+Mogyorósy József
Május 2, 2026

05/13/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS for Sunday, May 17,
The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord

* We are grateful for the Mothers’ Day flowers that were distributed to the mothers in our parish at the end of last Sunday’s Mass. We also appreciate the flowers decorating the statue of Mary. Further donations of flowers are welcome.

* The Arany János Hungarian School in Hamilton held its end-of-year celebration in our hall on May 12. The large audience was delighted to see the results of the efforts and cooperation of the students, teachers, and parents. Enjoy the vacations and don’t forget to „preserve the language”.

* The Rozmaring dance group participated in North America's largest folk dance festival, the Pontozo, last weekend in Cleveland. After the wonderful experience, the group came back with lifelong memories and even with awards: 3 golds, 2 silvers, and also some special awards. To quote the jury: “It was as if we were watching the performances in Hungary.” We are proud of the leaders, our young people, and their parents!

* World Youth Day 2027: Seoul, South Korea, July 31 – August 9, 2027 - Bishop Dabrowski is sending a delegation of young adults (aged 18-35) to World Youth Day in the summer of 2027. World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelization for the world. Register here: bit.ly/WYDInfoNight. For more information about WYD in the Diocese of Hamilton please visit:

wyd.hamiltondiocese.com

05/06/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS for May 10,
Sixth Sunday of Easter

* HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY to all the mothers of our parish. God bless you for all the love and sacrifice you made for the benefit of your families and society in general. We can always turn to our Holy Mother with confidence with our petitions for her gracious help for all mothers.

* We thank every one of the volunteers who made last Sunday’s May Crowning of Mary a meaningful event.

* We welcome flowers to decorate the statue of Mary so that it will always be adorned with fresh flowers.

* Last Saturday's (May 2) Scout dinner and dance proceeded with the usual uplifting atmosphere and joy, thanks to the hard work of the organizers and their helpers. All age groups of the Hungarian community of the Hamilton area were present, both as guests and as enthusiastic performers of the folk dances. There was a lot of energy, applause and laughter during the family-friendly event. Congratulations!

* The Rozmaring dance group participated in North America's largest folk dance festival, the Pontozo, in Cleveland this weekend. They are coming back this afternoon, sure to have made lifelong memories. A brief report will appear in the next bulletin.

* The year-end celebrations of the Arany Janos Hungarian School of Hamilton will be held on May 12th in our hall, starting at 6:30 pm. The teachers invite all Hungarians in the Hamilton area to see the results of the efforts of the students, teachers, and parents. We ask for God's continued blessings on the students and their teachers!

* Father Joe will celebrate the anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on May 11th. Let us pray for him that he may continue to serve the faithful in his care, blessed by God in his priestly vocation.