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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, January 13, 2008
Baptism of the Lord
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
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Word from your Pastor…
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Religious Ed./HS Rel. Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture
4-ME.
Saturday, January 12
Sharing – 9:40am – Family Life Center
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The
Tuesday, January 15
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
evangelist Matthew tells us the story of the meeting between
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Cantor Rehearsal – 6pm – St. Elizabeth
Emory A. Welk
cousins John and Jesus and the affirmation of their calls as a
LITURGY
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Adult Bible Study – 7:00pm – A.E.R.
voice is spoken from heaven saying: “This is my Beloved Son”.
Sunday, January 13
Wednesday, January 16
This is a dramatic story and perhaps not like memories of our own
7:15am
St. Benedict
Liturgical Ministers –
We are looking ahead to the preparation of the next
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Adult Choir – 6:00pm – St. Benedict
baptism, however, it serves to open our eyes to the truth that in
People of the Parish
ministry schedule. Please call or e-mail the parish office ASAP in regards to any
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Knights of Columbus Mtg. – 7:30pm - Hall
baptism we are invited to share in the mystery of Christ. Imagine
8:30am
St. Benedict
dates for which you know you will be unavailable to serve in March, April & May
Thursday, January 17
the power present during the event of the gospel account. How
Chuckle Startt
2008. We hope to mail the next schedule out in late Jan/early Feb. Thank you!
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Adult Bible Study
– 9:30am – A.E.R.
did Jesus communicate with John? How did he communicate to
11:15am St. Elizabeth
His Father – the voice from heaven? What does it communicate to
Friday, January 18
James Hohrein
Elijah Cup
– This weekend, the Elijah Cup and accompanying prayer journal will
us today? All of these answers welcome us into the wondrous
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Youth Ministry Ice Skating – 6:30pm – Easton Ice
be presented to Anne & Paul Fountain. If you are interested in taking the cup
mystery of relationships which Jesus shares with us. Nothing
Rink
Tuesday, January 15
home for a week to pray in a special way for vocations to the priesthood, we
could have been more affirming that those words from heaven: “in
Saturday, January 19
9:00am FLC Chapel
encourage you to contact the parish office or Mrs. Sue Fleegle (410-482-8914).
whom I am well pleased.” Shouldn’t baptism instill that kind of
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Habitat Yard Sale Drop-Off
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8-10am- Hall
Eileen McLaughin Pyle
confidence?
Sunday, January 20
Wednesday, January 16
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Religious Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing –
MASS INTENTIONS ~ You may obtain a Mass Card at the entrance of either
7:30am St. Elizabeth
In the spirit of the Lord,
9:40am – Family Life Center
church. There is a specially marked box containing a variety of mass cards.
Intentions of Trey Breeding
Baptized Jan 5, 1964
Simply complete the intention envelope and place in the offertory basket and take
Thursday, January 17
the Mass Card with you.
Fr. Carroll
9:00am
FLC Chapel
Communion Service
w/Deacon Jopp
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
Friday, January 18
High School Religious Ed -
Let us celebrate our high school youth! In recent
To all cantors and musicians:
The January monthly rehearsal for
conversations with the diocese it has come to light that we are one of the few parishes
cantors/musicians will be held Tuesday, January 15th
at 6:00 in St. Elizabeth’s.
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Please pray for:
that have High School Religious Education, especially post-Confirmation. We are the
Communion Service w/Deacon Jopp
Adult Choirwill rehearse on Wednesday, January 16th at 6pm in St. Benedict’s.
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
only parish that has a successful program/meeting of 11th and 12th graders. A faithful
Saturday, January 19
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
group of 12 post –Confirmation parishioners meet 2x a month with
If you are interested in attending the Casting Crowns Concert at the Wicomico
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Mary Sharp
some members of the catechetical team of Fr. Carroll. Lori Parks,
Civic Center on Friday, March 14th, see the announcement under the Youth
Carlton Porter
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Brian Zedalis, Matt O’Connell, and Tolbert & Jeanne Rowe. Our
Ministry heading!
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
focus this year is unpacking the Sunday scriptures but the group has
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Sunday, January 20
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Joe McDermott
created an environment where timely questions are asked and
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
7:15am
St. Benedict
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
discussed. Thank you …Kelsey, Allison, Heather, Seth, Patrick,
Happy Birthday this week to: Sam Durner (1-15), Debora Winn (1-
Shirley Tribbett
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
Cacie, Betsy, Samantha, Matt, Corey, Megan & Valerie!
15), Heather Dhue (1-17), Gabrielle Gianninoto (1-18), Al McCullough
8:30am
St. Benedict
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
(1-18), Glen Whiteley (1-18), Michelle Wurtz (1-18), Terri Boyce (1-
Deceased Members of the
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
19), Chris Powell (1-19), Pat Sawn (1-19), Audrey Schirmer (1-19),
Charles L. Knott Family
Breaking Bread Lunch ~ The next Breaking Bread Ministries lunch will be served next
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
Timmy MacDonald (1-20), Skip Gunther (1-21), Kristen Venesky (1-
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Saturday, January 19, 11am-1pm, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Hall. This free
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Griffin Bathras
21)
People of the Parish
lunch is open to anyone in need. Featured menu this month is spaghetti & meatballs.
Christine Messick
Deborah Turner
Cynthia Vonville
Transportation is available, just call 479-2171.
Next Marriage Encounter Weekend Coming Soon!
Joe Irwin
Ed Balling
Mary Lou Boutcher
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Did you resolve to spend more time with the one you love in this New Year? The
Angie Mills
Mickey Moure Frank Farina
BACK TO THE LORD
The Annual March For Life is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22nd at noon in
perfect opportunity is available for an intimate weekend of communication for
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
For the week of January 6, 2008
Washington, D.C.
Parishioners interested in joining together to march, please call either
married couples. Plan to attend the next Marriage Encounter Weekend
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
Weekly Offertory for January 6
$
5,536.00
410-822-0792(Ruth Dominick) or 410-822-7129
(Dick & Margie Palazzolo), no later than
(sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter) scheduled for January 25-27 in
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
Tuesday, Jan.15th. Car pooling arrangements may be available.
Rehoboth, DE. Register today by calling 1-900-688-9963.
June Magrogan
Judy Safchick
Vincent Cassidy
Difference
+ 286.00
IN SUPPORT OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY…
Trey
Breeding
Kahle Clegg
John Nussear
Need a meaningful, spiritual gift for a newly married couple? We recently
The Social Ministries Committee plans to have a 50/50 raffle at the Feb.3rd Super
Poor Box
$
31.75
Emily Lawrence
Dan Ruskin,
Jr.
Amanda Krow
ordered several beautiful Catholic Family Life Bibles. Feel free to stop by the
Sunday breakfast with funds collected to support our parish's Habitat for Humanity
Regina Usilton Aaron Ricker
Thank you!
parish office and take a look at one if you are interested. Cost is $40.
building project. Funds raised through
these sales are vital in order to
support
our parish
Kenneth Townsend
goal
in this important and very worthwhile activity and
this is a
fun way for our parish
Evelyn “ Dixie” Bitters
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
OFFERTORY REVIEW – 6 months in
community to be involved
. The raffle drawing will be immediately following breakfast,
Fred & Marion Parenteau
Come Ice Skating with the Youth Ministry on Friday, January 18th
Monthly Budget for 6 months
$ 141,750.00
and just ahead of the program scheduled on Super Sunday. Raffle tickets will be
from 6:30-8:30pm at the Community Center in Easton. Admission
Actual Offertory for 6 months
$ 131,133.01
Please notify the Parish Office if a member of your
V
made
available immediately after Masses on Feb 3rd,
is $6 and skate rental is $3. Families are welcome to attend.
Difference
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$ (10,617.00)
family is admitted to the hospital or is ill.
at $1/ticket or 6 for $5,
Contact Brian Zedalis for more information.
LITURGY CORNER
Above you see our current offertory status.
Have you ever wondered
Annual Youth Ministry Spaghetti Dinner
January, 26th 5:00-8:00PM
Whereas the collection last week was above the
The annual Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale will be
REMEMBER SCRIP GIFT CARDS
why we do all the things
Help support the Parish Youth Ministry…come
for a meal of spaghetti with two
monthly budget, it was the first of the month and
held on April 19, 2008. There will be several
FOR ALL OF YOUR SHOPPING
we do during mass?
sauces (marinara & meat), a salad, hot
garlic bread, many desserts, and your
therefore, not a great total. A review of our
opportunities for you to drop off any items that you
AND SEND A PERCENTAGE OF YOUR SALE
Watch this corner to get
choice of coffee, hot tea, iced tea, or lemonade. Cost is $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per
offertory for the first 6 months, or 27 weeks,
would like to donate for the sale. They are:
TO THE PARTISH TO SUPPORT OUR CHRISTIAN
information
about our
child 12 and under - $25
MAX
per family.
Tickets will be on sale this Sunday
shows us $10,000 down. While some of that is
Saturdays, January 19, February 16 and March 15.
FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRIES.
Catholic liturgy. Liturgy
(January 14/15)
and
next Sunday (January 20/21)
after all masses.
understandable due to the fact that offertory
The hall will be open from 8am-10am on each of these
means, “the public worship
during the summer months is always lower
ALWAYS SHOP AT FOOD LION?
dates. If possible, please withhold any large items
of the church”. If you have
Casting Crowns, a contemporary Christian band whose music you have heard in
because of travel and lack of participation when
SPEND A LOT OF MONEY AT LOWES,
such as furniture or appliances and plan to bring them
specific questions you
church, is performing at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury.
Brian Zedalis is
there is no religious ed, the number took some
HOME DEPOT, WALMART?
to the hall during the week preceding the actual yard
would
like
answered
assembling a group of youth & adults to go on Friday, March 14th. If you want to
time to come back. Your faithful stewardship is
TAKE A REGULAR TRIP TO THE OUTLETS,
sale (April 14-18). Thank you!
pertaining to the mass,
greatly appreciated. If you have let your
DOVER OR ANNAPOLIS TO SHOP?
please
e-mail
Anne
but no later than Tuesday, Jan 22nd. You can check out the band at
commitment slide for no reason, please take the
SCRIP GIFT CARDS ARE PERFECT TO USE AT ANY
Fountain at
Tickets will be $24 for Adults and $15 for Youth.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
time at the beginning of a new year to begin
OF THE ABOVE!
Please hurry!
A
Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat
for spiritual
again. If you are experiencing a financial struggle,
CONTACT MARIE FREEMAN
and emotional healing after abortion will be held on
please do not hesitate to communicate that reality
Check out our Youth Ministry page on the parish website –
IN THE PARISH OFFICE.
February 23rd- 25th. This confidential retreat is
to help your conscience be at rest or to inquire
sponsored by the Cecil County Pregnancy Center and
about help. We are of great service to the larger
is for anyone hurting inside after abortion. For more
community. You should feel no embarrassment to
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
information, please call Michele Heath at (443) 350-
speak with Fr. Carroll so that we can take care of
Sunday, January 13
6196,
or
email
Michele
at
our own, too.
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2nd Collection - Building & Maintenance
