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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, January 7. 2007
Epiphany of the Lord
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Mid-year progress reports are in process and will be sent out in the new year.
Sunday, January 7
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, the proclamation to
Saturday, January 6
Catechists are reminded that they need to be returned by next Sunday. All reports
Feast of the Epiphany
the world that God has given us the gift of gifts. Now that Christmas
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will be reviewed by Fr. Carroll and mailed directly to parents. Your feedback is
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Trustee Elections
has past and we are thinking about where new gifts will serve us and
Ruth Carson
important as well as your commitment to your baptismal commission to educate
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Super Sunday
others best, how is the Gift of Jesus stronger in your life? Is it strong
Sunday, January 7
your child in the ways of faith.
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Knights of Columbus Breakfast - 9:30am – FLC
enough to shout from the mountain top? Perhaps we could all start by
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Monday, January 8
making it a topic at our tables, workplaces, or in our neighborhoods.
Gospel Champions Game Site
– At the beginning of
Albert Poitras
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BVM Sodality Mtg. – 7:00pm - Hall
All of the gifts that the Three Kings offer to Jesus say something about
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the program year families were given information
Saturday, January 13
who He is. What do the gifts you have been given say about you?
Ethel Reisert
about a Catholic website called “Gospel Champions”
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2nd Collection
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Building & Maintenance
What was your favorite gift to give this Christmas? What did it
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that features monthly games based on a gospel story
Sunday, January 14
communicate?
People of the Parish
that month.
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2nd Collection
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Building & Maintenance
On that note, I want to extend a personal thank you for the gifts I found under my tree this
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Rel. Ed./High School Rel. Ed./RCIA
Monday, January 8
Christmas. They communicated that you know me, my likes (coffee, desk accessories
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Knights of Columbus Hospitality
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9:30am –
and cookbooks) and my dislikes (glitter clocks) and aren’t afraid to challenge me (winter
If you have a dial up connection and it would be easier for you to load the program
Baptism of the Lord
FLC
kayak attire). Thanks for the manifestation of your support and your sense of humor.
from a disk, one is available in the Resource Room. This month’s game is: Jesus
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baptized by John.
Safety of Travelers to Rome &
Fruits of the Pilgrimage
Still guided by the Star,
High School Religious Class
Fr. Carroll
Tuesday, January 9
Thank you to our 11th/12th grade group for their participation in today’s Super
Sunday. Other groups and committees are welcome to facilitate future Super
9:00am FLC Chapel
LITURGY
Please pray for:
Sundays. Do you have an idea for one of our upcoming topics? Do you have a
Vince Klaus
The new year has just begun. Like newly fallen snow, 2007 lies freshly before us. At a
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
great idea for next year? Share it with Fr. Carroll or a member of the Christian
time when we are making our New Year’s resolutions, we are called to make a fresh start
Wednesday, January 10
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
Lou Wood
Formation Committee.
– to “Sing a new song to the Lord.”
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Patricia Griffith
Joe Irwin
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Frank Kostek
Catechists (Religious Ed, High School & RCIA)
Liturgical Ministers –
mark your calendar for a gathering on
Joan Hardee
Rita Hriczko
Thursday, January 11
Mark your calendars for a meeting on
Helen Skipper
Wendy Scarano
Saturday morning – February 10 beginning with Mass at 9:00am at
9:00am FLC Chapel
Tuesday,
January
23
at
7pm.
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
St. Benedict. The day will end at 12 noon.
Thomas S. Davis
Marvin Ebling
Amy Hall
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
Friday, January 12
Debi Councell Mike Chupek, Sr.
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PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Teresa Murphy
Mary Betton
Anne Schrieber
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Victoria Wingren
Petchy Denison
Happy Birthday this week
to: Troy Livingstone (1-10), Frances
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Saturday, January 13
Ron Rice
Virginia Gunther
Daly (1-11), Donna Dill (1-11), Nicole Stokes (1-11), Justin Bathras
Thank you for your awesome support of our parish effort to provide a gift of
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Mary Donavan
Fred & Marion Parenteau
(1-12), Elizabeth Hannah (1-12), Pam McElwee (1-12), Jim Flohr (1-
warmth to those in need during the Advent and Christmas season. Thanks to
People of the Parish
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
your generosity, over 300 brand new sweatshirts in all colors and sizes were
13), Charles Huber (1-13), Angie Sawn (1-13), Mary Straley (1-13),
Marie Durner
Geraldine Prudot
Sunday, January 14
recently delivered to St. Martin’s Ministries and the Voice of the Homeless.
Marcia Boncella (1-14), Nick Wood (1-14), Sam Durner (1-15),
Gerry Millea
Fran & Joe Dunnington
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Reports from St. Martin’s Ministries tell us that the recipients of the sweatshirts
Adriana Gnall (1-15)
Emma Parry
Chris Alimenti
James Phelan
had broad smiles on their faces when they were choosing which sweatshirts to
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
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take home with them. And, the gift tags, including your sentiments, blessings and
Kelly Ruskin Tyler Fox
YOUTH MINISTRY
Chuckle Startt
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
seasonal artwork, warmed their hearts as well.
ANNUAL YOUTH MINISTRY SPAGHETTI DINNER
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Ella Spring
Griffin Bathras
January 27, 2007 5-8pm
Parish Hall
Deceased members of the
Jason Bowen
Shirley & James
Lombardo
NOW SERVING … Equal Exchange Coffee
Help support the Parish Youth Ministry…come for a meal of
Charles L. Knott Family
Paula Amalfitano
Mary Lou Bouthcher
When we come together for fellowship, a warm pot of coffee is often
spaghetti with two sauces (marinara & meat), a salad, hot garlic
Michael Feltz
Mary Sharp
present at our gatherings. Through the Catholic Relief Services
bread, many desserts, and your choice of coffee, hot tea, iced tea, or
Nancy Callison
Mary Ellen Snively
Coffee Project, we have been supporting the farming communities in
lemonade. Cost is $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child 12 and under -
Gerry Albright
Michael Wood III
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Latin America, Africa, and Asia for several years now. Every time
$25 MAX per family. Tickets will be on sale on January 14/15 and
Terri Kimbles
Marie Shortall
we purchase Equal Exchange Coffee, CRS makes a donation to the
January 20/21 after all masses.
Dorothy Greer
Pat Alhoff
Old Testament
Is 62:1-5
“Small Farmer Fund” to support small farmers in these struggling countries. At
William Murphy
Flo Petroski
New Testament
1 Cor 12:4-11
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
each Super Sunday event, you will have the opportunity to purchase pre-packaged
Tricia Baker
Ron Blazejak
Thank you to our council of the Knights of Columbus for two recent gifts to the parish! The
Equal Exchange products (coffee/tea/hot cocoa) for your own personal enjoyment
Eva Knussman
Pat Centofante
Gospel
Jn 2:1-11
council proposed purchasing a crucifix for the hall and a Holy Family Statue for the
at home. Look for the special table today at the Super Sunday breakfast in the
Sharon Downes
Chapel. Both were acquired and given to the parish as a gift. We thank the Knights for
Parish Hall and make a purchase that will help our global neighbors to thrive.
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their continuing support and for their help in promoting the essentials of our faith: the
sacrifice of Christ and the Family.
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat
Questions of the Week …
A Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat for spiritual and emotional healing after
What is your favorite gift? Why?
REFLECTING ON VOCATIONS
abortion will be held on February 23-25. This confidential retreat is sponsored by
What did it communicate?
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
An epiphany is a manifestation. In every age, God calls some people to manifest his love
the Cecil County Pregnancy Center and is for anyone who is hurting inside after
BACK TO THE LORD
for humanity by serving the Body of Christ as priests, deacons, religious men, and
abortion. For more information, please call Michele Heath at 443.350.6196 or e-
What reaction to a gift you gave
For the week of December 31, 2006
religious women. If you think God might be calling you, please call or write to Fr. Joe
surprised you the most?
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
Weekly Offertory for 12/31
$
7,679.55
may also contact Fr. Carroll to discuss the possibilities at 410.634.2253 or
1-877-HOPE-4-ME.
Difference
+ $ 2,853.55
AROUND THE COMMUNITY/DIOCESE
Women’s Spiritual Weekend
Poor Box
$ 70.31
If you are looking for a refreshing, restful opportunity to enjoy God's presence,
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God $ 357.05
please consider joining us at the stately Dominican Retreat House in a beautiful
spring setting in Elkins Park, PA for the weekend of April 13 - 15. The cost of $200
Thank you!
covers your room, all meals, and spiritual presentations from dinnertime Friday
The three kings in today’s Gospel traveled a
through lunch on Sunday. Bus transportation is available from the Wilmington area
great distance at considerable cost to offer their
for an additional $28. This is one of the last opportunities to experience
the
richest gifts to the Infant Jesus. How far will I go
peaceful life-giving qualities of a
retreat here before the house closes in July. Don't
and what will I offer to do homage to this
miss out! For more information, contact Carol
at 302-994-2950 or Adele at 302-
newborn King and Savior?
368-5523.
