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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, February 3, 2008
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time
LITURGY
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A
Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
ASH WEDNESDAY begins the season of Lent. Hopefully
Saturday, February 2
This 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time offers us some reflection on
Sunday, February 2
you received your Lent/Easter mailing in this week. It is
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
the beatitudes. They are fundamental to our faith and they
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Super Sunday
coming up fast and that has been a real reality check for our
Judy Greenwell
encourage a spirit of humility because we ultimately trust in
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Knights of Columbus Breakfast 9:30am – Hall
parish staff in regard to planning. We have not added to our
God. They presume that as followers of Jesus Christ we trust
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Valentine Dinner Ticket Sales after Mass & at Super
Sunday, February 3
normal devotion practices for the season with the belief that
in the insurance we have stocked in Him. They provide
Sunday
7:15am
St. Benedict
we have plenty to help us through the journey of Lent. Note
security in a changing world and in the decisions that pervade
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Youth Environment Team – 2pm - St. Benedict
People of the Parish
that the masses for Ash Wednesday are 6:30am at SE,
in the political realities that face us. Who is the beatitude
Tuesday, February 5
8:30am
St. Benedict
9:00am at SB and 7pm at SB.
candidate? Who are the people who move us forward
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Parish Council Exec. Comm. Mtg. – 6:30pm –
In Thanksgiving for Stephen Blaise King
faithfully knowing that the real rewards are eternal and yet a
Rectory
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread Dinner
responsibility for us now? As the media promises us change,
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Cantor Rehearsal – 6:00pm – St. Elizabeth
Mary Porter
Join us for a parish tradition. The Blessed Virgin Mother
who promises fidelity for the long haul which is the gospel mandate? Who puts us in a
Wednesday, February 5
Ladies’ Sodality will host an Ash Wednesday Soup &
Tuesday, February 5
place in which possibilities are opened? The Church encourages your voice in politics
·
Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread Dinner 5-7pm – Hall
Bread Dinner on February 6 from 5-7pm in the Parish
for such possibilities. We are called to be faithful citizens. Vote in the upcoming primary
9:00am FLC Chapel
·
Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament – 5-8pm –
Hall. A variety of meatless soups, bread & crackers,
next Tuesday to exercise your voice. Consider joining members of our Social Ministry
Intentions of Trey Breeding
Chapel
and beverages will be served. There is no cost for the
Committee on Presidents Day at Lobby Night in Annapolis. Get informed so that you
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Knights of Columbus Meeting -7:30pm - Hall
dinner, but monetary donations will be accepted as well
Wednesday, February 6
can make your own decision and exercise your individual right. Know that the Church’s
Thursday, February 7
as donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the
Ash Wednesday
position is not to dictate, but to encourage your right to participate in the process. Know
·
Adult Bible Study
– 9:30am – A.E.R.
Samaritan House and St. Martin’s Barn food pantries.
6:30am St. Elizabeth
that the Roman Catholic Church does not support the endorsement of particular
Soup & Bread dinners sponsored by various parish
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Youth Ministry Team Meeting – 7pm – R.R.
Thomas Heffernan
candidates for office and locally we will do all in our power to confront such attempts in
committees will be offered every Wednesday during
Friday, February 8
9:00am St. Benedict
this interesting year ahead. Any specific advertisement will be discouraged. Any
Lent from 5-7pm.
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Stations of the Cross – 7:00pm
– St. Elizabeth
Mike Seiler
advertisements on your windshield or wherever are not the endorsement of this parish
·
Youth Ministry Bowling –
7-10pm
- Easton
7:00pm St. Benedict
or the Catholic Church in this country.
LENT ENVIRONMENT – YOUTH TEAM
Saturday, February 9
Intention of Bishop Saltarelli
An inspired and creative group of our young
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2nd Collection
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Black & Indian Missions/Home
In beatitude spirit,
LITURGY CORNER
Thursday, February 7
people will be creating the environment in our
Missions
Fr. Carroll
9:00am
FLC Chapel
churches for Lent. Any other interested youth are
Why do we bless ourselves
·
Rite of Election – 11:00am – Holy Cross, Dover
Linda Coale
invited to join them on Sunday, February 3 at
with holy water as we enter
·
Valentine Dinner Ticket Sales after Mass
Annual Catholic Appeal
2:00pm at St. Benedict Church. For more
the church for Mass?
Friday, February 8
Sunday, February 9
The Appeal pledges are almost all completed. Our parish target was $33,600. As a
information, contact Fr. Carroll, Linda Ruskin or
The Catechism of the
7:30am St. Elizabeth
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2nd Collection
- Black & Indian Missions/Home
result of your generous pledges
we collected $38,429! . We will enjoy 50% of the
Donald King.
Catholic Church states that
Charles Roger Vogt, Jr.
Missions
overage, approximately $2400. 213 families participated in the Appeal out of 485, or
“since the beginning of the
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Rel. Ed./HS Rel. Ed./Adult Scripture Sharing –
Saturday, February
9
44%. That fact ranks us 7th in regards to participation across the diocese. THANK YOU!
Attention all Liturgical Ministers – Due to a
world, water…has been the
9:40am - FLC
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
spirit of simplicity, the Day of Reflection
source
of
life
and
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
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Valentine Dinner Ticket Sales after Masses
Brianna N. Freeman
scheduled for Saturday, February 23, and
fruitfulness”.
In the creation
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
advertised in our Christmas bulletin, has been
story, God’s Spirit breathed
Sunday, February 10
Happy Birthday this week to: Sarah Browning (2-5), Jane MacDonald
cancelled. We feel that there are many
on the waters, making them
(2-5), Carm Powell (2-5), Jade Wilkins (2-5), Mackenzie Frankhouser (2-
7:15am
St. Benedict
opportunities in our Lenten schedule to offer
the wellspring of all holiness
6), Olivia Keating (2-6), Michele Schnoor (2-6), Adele Wilson (2-6), Mary
Margaret Startt
renewal and would demand the commitment of
(Genesis 1:2). If we can
Lou Horswood (2-7), Haylie Davis (2-8), John Dennemark (2-8), Thomas
8:30am
St. Benedict
the same people.
imagine the holy water font
Frankhouser (2-8), Julia Pepersack (2-8), Abby Scarano (2-8), Paula
People of the Parish
to be a small version of the
Butler (2-9), Dan Freeman (2-9), Kevin Parks (2-9), Presley White (2-9),
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Elijah Cup
– This weekend, the Elijah Cup and
baptismal font, we can
Martin Decere (2-10), Thomas MacDonald (2-10), Kenneth Winn (2-11)
Tyler Michael Fox
accompanying prayer journal will be presented to
equate blessing ourselves
the Joseph Family. If you are interested in
with holy water as a renewal
May God grant eternal rest unto Michael Seiler, husband of Julia Seiler,
Please pray for:
taking the cup home for a week to pray in a
of our baptismal promises
in
whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated this Friday.
special way for vocations to the priesthood, we
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
preparation for mass.
encourage you to contact the parish office or
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
Mrs. Sue Fleegle (410-482-8914).
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Mary Sharp
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
To our High School Youth:
Join us for bowling in Easton on Friday, February 8th
from
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
7:00 – 10:00pm. For more information on prices, check the YM website or contact Mr. Z.
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Joe McDermott
Adult Choir will NOT rehearse on Wednesday,
February 6th. We will resume
Old Testament
Gn 2: 7-9; 1-7
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
rehearsals on February 13th at 6:00pm in St. Benedict’s.
New Testament
Rom 5: 12-19
Be sure to mark Sunday, February 17th on your calendar!
Join us in the hall at
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
Gospel
Mt 4: 1-11
4:30pm to watch The Passion of Christ movie, at 7:00pm in St. Benedicts for our Young
To all cantors and musicians:
The February monthly rehearsal for
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
Adult mass, and then for soft-baked pretzels (sorry no Sundae’s during Lent!) after mass
cantors/musicians will be held this Tuesday, February 5th at 6:00 in St. Elizabeth’s
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
back in the hall!
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
SOCIAL MINISTRY
BACK TO THE LORD
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Griffin Bathras
We are in need of volunteers to help make the Chocolate Easter Eggs for our
LOBBY NIGHT 2008
For the week of January 27, 2008
Christine Messick
Deborah Turner
Cynthia Vonville
annual parish sale.
Volunteers are needed Thursday, February 21st
– Saturday,
Bring the light of faith into the public square by joining
Joe Irwin
Aaron Ricker
Mary Lou Boutcher
Weekly Offertory for January 27
$
4,838.00
February 23rd.
If you are interested in helping please contact Mr. Z at the parish office.
hundreds of other Catholics from around the state in
Angie Mills
Mickey Moure Frank Farina
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
Annapolis on Monday, February 18 for Lobby Night 2008.
Check out our Youth Ministry page on the parish website –
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
Difference
-($ 412.00)
This annual President’s Day gathering includes meetings
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
with state lawmakers, a reception with elected officials and
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
David Wood
Poor Box
$
115.05
information sessions on legislation of interest to Catholics.
IN THE DIOCESE/COMMUNITY
June Magrogan
Vincent Cassidy
Marianna Breeding
Catholic Univ. & Comm, $
754.51
Registration begins at 2:45pm in St. Mary’.
You are invited to “A Moment in Time”, a time of meditation, music, prayer and healing
Trey
Breeding
Kahle Clegg
Amanda Krow
hosted by Sts. Peter & Paul Church on Sunday, February 17 from 3-4:30pm.
Operation Rice Bowl
Emily Lawrence
Dan Ruskin,
Jr.
Sarah Bradbury
Thank you!
International Irish Tenor, Mr. Mark Forrest, will be the featured performer. The gathering
Operation Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten solidarity program. Join in
Regina Usilton Esther Hoffman
will include exposition, scripture meditation, adoration & benediction.
the Lenten tradition of Operation Rice Bowl and put your faith into action by
Kenneth Townsend
Evelyn “ Dixie” Bitters
Blessed are they who are what they are and do
reaching out in solidarity with all the members of our human family. 75% of your
Fred & Marion Parenteau
St. Thomas More Preparatory School will be hosting an Open House on Thursday,
what they do for the sake of the kingdom! The
gifts to Operation Rice Bowl help fund Catholic Relief Services development
February 7 from 7-9pm. All interested students and parents are invited to meet with
Gospel today assures good stewards that their
projects; 25% of your contribution remains in the Diocese of Wilmington to fund
Please notify the Parish Office if a member of your
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students, parents and faculty members. For more information, contact the Admissions
suffering and their service on behalf of the
local hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. Rice Bowl boxes and Lenten
family is admitted to the hospital or is ill.
Office at 302-697-8100.
kingdom will be rewarded!
calendars will be made available in the backs of the churches for your use
beginning next weekend You should plan to return your Rice Bowls on Palm
Sunday weekend (March 15/16).
