St. Stephen of Hungary Parish

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS for June 21,
Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time

* HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY to all the fathers of our parish! May God bless you for all your dedication, work, love, and sacrifices. Fathers’ Day is a special occasion when we can celebrate the men who play an important role in our lives. Fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers all contribute to a happy and fulfilling life for the family. On this day, we can show them how much we love and respect them.

* Good news: Daniel Naim was ordained a priest on June 13. We have known Dani since his childhood. He has dedicated his life to serving the Lord and his neighbours. Our parish was represented by László and Sophia Szőke who wrote that “Dani’s priestly ordination was a monumental celebration for us. It was indescribably moving to share in the family’s joy.” Dani will celebrate the Eucharist in our church in July.

* As we announced, Bishop Kornel Fabry has called on the faithful to join together in prayer for Hungary and all Hungarians living in the world. The aim of the initiative, which will last from June 1 to December 31 this year is to have 15 million Hail Marys recited for the Hungarian nation. (It's easy to guess why 15 million!) By June 20, the Zarándok.ma community has already recited almost 700 thousand Hail Marys. We encourage as many people as possible to join the prayer chain. You can record the prayers and follow the counter in the Zarandok.ma prayer application.

* Summer has arrived, the season of vacations, travel and camping. Let's take care of our safety, our spiritual, physical and mental health, as well as each other. Let's give thanks for the blessings we have received from God and maintain our prayerful relationship with Him.

DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART: A WAY OF LIFE

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is more than a set of prayers; it is a way of life. It teaches us patience, generosity, forgiveness, and compassion in a world often marked by division and indifference. This month, consider simple practices such as praying as a family, performing acts of charity, or spending time in Eucharistic adoration or quiet prayer.

PETITION:
For our parish community, that united in the Heart of Christ, we may become agents of communion, drawing all people into the embrace of God’s merciful love. We pray.

PRAYER: We invite you to say at the beginning of each day this prayer:

O 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!

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

06/15/2026

Ft. Dániel Naim's first mass after his ordination, in Fót, the Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception. Sunday May 14th

06/13/2026

Ordination of Daniel Naim, who attended our parish starting at age 6. Diocese of Vác, in Hungary. June 13, 2026

06/11/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS for June 14
Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

* Last Sunday, a Corpus Christi procession started from St. Ann's Church in Hamilton at 1 p.m., with police supervision, along Barton Street. The pastor of St. Ann's Parish held the Blessed Sacrament aloft, in a beautiful monstrance, accompanied by priests, seminarians and the faithful. The procession was welcomed by Father Lajos and a few of our faithful members. As the Eucharistic procession entered our church, and then during its departure , we sang Hungarian hymns honouring the Blessed Sacrament. The liturgy of the Word and the singing of the guest choir created a reverent atmosphere.

* We thank our volunteer members for their work, who cleaned our church inside and out and prepared it for the beautiful celebration, as well as for welcoming the procession from St. Ann's Church.

* From Joe Curto, Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of All Souls: Thank you for allowing us to offer the Roses for Life in your parish once again this year on June 7. The proceeds of $72.00 were collected. It will be donated to Hamilton Birthright. God's blessings!

* The Feast of Madonna del Monte at All Souls parish (21 Barton St. W.), from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21. On FRIDAY: Candlelight procession at 9:00 pm. On SATURDAY: music and food on James St. and Murray St. On SUNDAY: High Mass at 2:30 pm in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, followed by a procession on James St. at 3:30. Then you can enjoy an evening of music, songs, food and fireworks on James St. and Murray St.

* The Scout Troops’ year-end campfire, held on Friday, June 5th, in the great outdoors was a success. The scouts showed their Hungarian knowledge and the teamwork of the patrols in front of their leaders and parents. In this sense, the campfire is an educational tool. Before the traditional closing song, those scouts who advanced to the next level took an oath to live according to the ideals of Scouting.
The next day, the dance group performed in Toronto as part of the Hungarofest program, an annual event familiarizing Ontarians with the many aspects of Hungarian culture. The Rozmaring Folkdance Ensemble is well known and popular in the Hamilton-Toronto area. Congratulations!

THE HEART OF JESUS:
LOVE THAT HEALS AND TRANSFORMS

In Scripture, the heart is the center of the person and the source of life. The pierced Heart of Jesus reveals a love that forgives, heals, and restores. Devotion to the Sacred Heart is not merely sentimental; it is an invitation to rediscover the Gospel and allow Christ’s love to shape how we live, serve, and forgive each day.

PETITION For our parish community, that we may persevere in giving authentic witness to the love and mercy of Christ through our words and actions during times of trial and uncertainty. We pray.

PRAYER We invite you to say at the beginning of each day this prayer:

O 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!

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

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