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Parish History

November 16, 2023 By Rev. Márton Egressy

June 20, 1930 – 12 men met to organize a new church.

September 6, 1931 – Permission granted for charter by Bishop Basil Takach.

December 20, 1931 – First recorded baptism is celebrated by Rev. M Goydich on Cicotte in Detroit, Michigan.

March, 1932 – Services held intermittently for 9 years.

 

May 29, 1941 – Bishop Basil Takach grants permission for a new church and charter. Founding of St. Stephen.

August 31, 1941 – The first pastor, Rev. Stephen J. Kocisko, arrives and the church property on 8345 Thaddeus St. in the Delray neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan was purchased.

March 15, 1947 – A new pastor, Rev. Nicholas Repko, arrives and the rectory was purchased on 8337 Thaddeus St.

November 6, 1951 – A new pastor, Rev. John Kurty, arrives – 4 1/2 acres of property is acquired 6 miles away in Allen Park, Michigan.

September 19, 1954 – There is a ground-breaking for a new parish church, rectory, garage, and hall, at 4141 Laurence, Allen Park, Michigan.

November 21, 1954 – The cornerstone blessing takes place.

August 14, 1955 – The church is dedicated by Bishop Nicholas T. Elko.

February 1, 1956 – A new pastor, Rev. Michael Miyo, is appointed.

May 11, 1956 – A new pastor, Rev. Emil Masich, arrives and the parish property grows to 9 1/2 acres.

June 14, 1959 – Former pastor, Bishop Stephen Kocisko, burns the mortgage with the parish family.

February 12, 1964 – There is a ground-breaking by Bishop Nicholas Elko for a new school, hall, and kitchen facilities.

June 13, 1965 – Dedication Day and the new facilities are blessed. The parish is free of debt. Stephen Balog spends the summer as the parish deacon.

April 6, 1966 – Rev. Frank Korba arrives as the first assistant pastor.

October 9, 1966 – Ground-breaking for the new rectory and office wing begins.

October 23, 1966 – Parish Silver Jubilee (25 years) Liturgy, Banquet, and Dance.

April 23, 1967 – Ordination to the Holy Priesthood of parish son Fr. Stephen Veselenak, OSB – his first solemn celebration of the liturgy on April 30.

September 15, 1967 – Rev. John Repasky arrives as associate pastor – the new rectory facilities are completed and blessed.

March 1, 1970 – Renovation and remodeling Program is started, including installing an icon screen.

May 17, 1970 – Ordination to the Holy Priesthood of parish son, Rev. Dennis Hrubiak.

April 20, 1971 – Rev. Constantine Guiness arrives as weekend assistant pastor.

June, 1977 – A young deacon from the seminary, Stephen Wasko, spends the summer.

Summer, 1981 – A new pastor arrives, Rev. Joseph Radvansky.

September, 1984 – The school building was rented to the Montessori Children’s Center.

July 7, 1986 – A new temporary administrator was assigned to the parish, Rev. Kenneth Walsh.

July, 1986 – Two area parishes were closed – Christ the King Parish, Taylor, Michigan and St. John Parish, Detroit, Michigan. All church members were invited to join St. Stephen.

August 4, 1987 – A new pastor is assigned to the parish – Rev. Cyril Attak.

1989 – A gold anodized icon screen from Christ the King Parish is installed in the church.

October 4, 1991 – The parish holds its 50th Anniversary Celebration with Liturgy and dinner/dance.

October 30, 1994 – There is a SOLEMN CONSECRATION of the church by Bishop Andrew Pataki, D.D. followed by parish dinner/dance.

1995 – A new icon screen and icons are installed in chapel. Three domes are erected on the roof of the church.

May 30, 1996 – Former pastor and retired priest Msgr. John Kurty makes his home here at St. Stephen.

October 1st, 2017 – Rev. Cyril Attak retires as pastor of St. Stephen. Rev. Mychail Rozmarynowycz is appointed temporary administrator.

July 1st, 2018 – A new administrator is assigned to the parish – Rev. John R.P. Russell.

Filed Under: Parish History

Parish History Sources

November 15, 2023 By Rev. Márton Egressy

In Remembrance of the Episcopal Consecration of the Most Rev. Stephen J. Kocisko, D.D., 1956

Silver Jubilee Day at St. Stephen, 1966

Silver Sacerdotal Jubilee of the Very Reverend Nicholas J. Repko, 1970

1989 Official Directory of the Eparchy of Parma

St. Stephen Parish Directory, 1996

Obituary of Msgr Frank Korba

Filed Under: Parish History

Bulletin

November 11, 2023 By Rev. Márton Egressy

Bulletin for 2023-11-12- St. Stephen

 

Filed Under: Our Bulletin

The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. The Holy Priest-Martyr Josaphat.

November 11, 2023 By Rev. Márton Egressy

Great Vespers begins at 4pm on Saturday, November 11th, 2023

Order of Great Vespers

  • Vespers Propers for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. The Holy Priest-Martyr Josaphat.

 

https://youtube.com/live/7pBVdO5bKl4?feature=share

 Matins begins at 8:15am on Sunday, November 12th, 2023

The Order of Matins

  •  Matins Propers for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (abbreviated)

Order of the Hours

The Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00am on Sunday, November 12th, 2023

The Order of Divine Liturgy

  •  Divine Liturgy Propers for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. The Holy Priest-Martyr Josaphat.

 

Livestreams do not replace attending the Divine Services. If you are able, gather together with us in the name of the Lord!

If we are unable to pray the Divine Liturgy for any reason, we traditionally pray Typika in its place: Click here for a Typika Booklet

Filed Under: Liturgical Services, Videos

The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost.

November 4, 2023 By Rev. Márton Egressy

Great Vespers begins at 4pm on Saturday, November 4th, 2023

Order of Great Vespers

  • Vespers Propers for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost. The holy martyrs Galaction and Episteme.

 

 Matins begins at 8:15am on Sunday, November 5th, 2023

The Order of Matins

  •  Matins Propers for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost (abbreviated)

Akathist

The Divine Liturgy begins at 10:00am on Sunday, November 5th, 2023

The Order of Divine Liturgy

  •  Divine Liturgy Propers in Tone 6 

 

Livestreams do not replace attending the Divine Services. If you are able, gather together with us in the name of the Lord!

If we are unable to pray the Divine Liturgy for any reason, we traditionally pray Typika in its place: Click here for a Typika Booklet

Filed Under: Liturgical Services, Videos

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Service Times

Divine Liturgy
Wednesday – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 10:00 AM
Sunday – 10:00 AM (Livestreamed)

Vespers
Wednesday – 6:30 PM
Friday – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 7:00 PM

Confession Times

Wednesday – 5:30 PM
Friday – 6:00 PM
Saturday – 6:30 PM
Sunday – 8:30 AM

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