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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, February 4, 2007
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
On Sunday, February 18, we will celebrate
Sunday, February 4
All three of our readings tell us about individuals who
Saturday, February 3
Mardi Gras. The Knights of Columbus will
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Super Sunday
trembled in the face of God. Were they afraid or were they in
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
prepare pancakes and sausage that can be
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Knights of Columbus Breakfast – 9:30am –FLC
awe? Were they scared or caught up in wonder of the power
Margaret Jane Jarrell
topped with your favorites sweets. After
that came forth from the presence before them? Before
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Throat Blessings
Sunday, February 4
feasting, we will have our traditional king and
receiving the Eucharist we pray: Lord, I am not worthy to
Tuesday, February 6
queen selection and parade and then
7:15am St. Benedict
receive you.” This statement is not about a lack of self
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Staff Meeting –
Noon
– Pastor’s Office
continue with regular class sessions from
James Phelan
esteem but about the sense of awe and wonder we should
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Parish Directory Layout Mtg. – 7:00pm – RR
8:30am St. Benedict
10:10 – 10:50 when catechists will use the
have in the face of God and the power that comes forth from
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Adult Bible Study – 7pm – AER
Margaret Startt
time to focus on Lenten practices and
His presence. It is good and healthy for us to place
Wednesday, February 7
11:15am
activities. The Knights are offering the
ourselves before God in reflection and prayer. It reminds us
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Knights of Columbus Mtg. – 7:00pm - Hall
Robert Sheets
pancake breakfast at no cost to students. We
of the power that is ours when we see and profess such
Thursday, February
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ask that adults contribute $5.00.
power that we can see, touch and speak to. May we be
Tuesday, February 6
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – AER
encouraged, and not afraid, to shake every now and then
9:00am FLC Chapel
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P.C. Exec. Comm. Mtg. – 6:30pm - Rectory
Catechists are encouraged to look at the enrichment and certification
because what God wants to give us is beyond our
People of the Parish
Saturday, February 10
opportunity that can be gained by participating in S.A.C.R.E.D. (Salesianum
imagination. That is reason enough to gather others into the
·
Liturgical Ministers Morning of Reflection –
Wednesday, February 7
Adult Religious Education Day) at Salesianum High School in Wilmington on
net.
9:00am Mass –
St. Benedict with gathering to
Saturday, February 24 from 8:00 – 3:00. There are morning and afternoon
7:30am St. Elizabeth
follow in Hall
until Noon
February 3 is the Feast of St. Blasé, bishop and martyr. His legacy has been passed
Anne Schreiber
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2nd Collection
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Building & Maintenance
down because of his courage and acceptance of God’s power. Trusting in God, he was
Thursday, February 8
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Valentine Dinner Ticket Sales – after mass
able to offer healing to others. As we celebrate his feast may we be mindful of all who are
Faith Formation Opportunities
9:00am FLC Chapel
Sunday, February 11
sick, especially those burdened by seasonal colds, flu’s, etc. May we be particularly
The Power of Story: The Old Testament I
Charles Roger Vogt, Jr.
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2nd Collection
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Building & Maintenance
mindful of those who are not present and reach out to them practically and in our prayers.
Man has an abiding need for story. God’s unfolding revelation to His people,
Friday, February 9
embodied in Scripture, is the most powerful story ever told. This first in a 4-part
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Rel. Ed./H.S. Rel. Ed./R.C.I.A. – 9:40am –FLC
By the grace of God,
7:30am St. Elizabeth
series of Scripture studies examining the Old Testament, will begin on Thursday,
& St. Benedict
Fr. Carroll
Arthur Wheatman
February 1 and run for 11 consecutive Thursdays from 7-8:30pm at Sts. Peter &
·
BVM Ladies Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am –
Paul Church in Easton, MD. Presenter and facilitator is Sts. Peter & Paul
FLC
Saturday, February 10
I am looking for a new dining room table for the rectory. The present one has a few
parishioner Bill Stott, a poet, artist, renowned ornithologist, college professor and
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Valentine Dinner Ticket Sales – after masses
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
broken and split legs but it has held up for some great auction dinners, etc… Just
administrator. For more details and a registration form, pick up one of the purple
Brianna N. Freeman
wondering if anybody has a table for 8-10 in storage that needs a home?
brochures at the entrance of either church or contact the parish office.
Sunday, February 11
PARISH LEADERSHIP
SOCIAL MINISTRY
7:15am St. Benedict
The Parish Council Executive Committee Meeting is this Thursday the 8th and not on
Habitat for Humanity NEWS
People of the Parish
Tuesday as usual. The Parish Leadership Night is next Thursday, not Wednesday
Our next parish-sponsored Habitat for Humanity Breakfast will be held on
8:30am
St. Benedict
because of Valentine’s Day.
Saturday, February 24th from 8am-10am in the Parish Hall. A delicious buffet
Hazel Lynch Smith
breakfast will be offered for the cost of $6 per person (Children 5-12, $4) with a
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Please pray for:
LITURGY
family max price of $20. This is also the scheduled Habitat Yard Sale Drop-Off
Intentions of Jamie Curley
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
Liturgical Ministers Day of Reflection
–
Day for February, so bring those items that you have cleared out of garage, attic,
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
Liturgical Ministers (Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers, Cantors, Musicians,
or closets and drop them off as well.
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Joan Hardee
Servers, Sacristans. Liturgy Team members) – mark your calendar for a gathering on
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Rita Hriczko
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Saturday morning, February 10 beginning with Mass at 9:00am at St. Benedict. The day
Breaking Bread Ministries Luncheon
Wendy Scarano
Mary Porter
Virginia Dean
will end at 12 noon.
The next Breaking Bread Luncheon will be served on Saturday,
Old Testament
Jer 17:5-8
Marvin Ebling
Tyler Fox
June Magrogan
February 17 from 11am-1pm at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
REMINDER
– Liturgical Ministers are reminded to contact the parish office
with
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
New Testament
1 Cor 15:12, 16-20
Hall, 5th & Franklin Sts., Denton. The menu includes spaghetti &
information regarding your availability for March/April/May. Ministry Schedules for that
Mike Chupek, Sr.
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
meatballs, salad, bread, desserts & beverages. This is a free lunch
Gospel
Lk 6:17,20-26
time period are in process at this time.
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
which is offered to anyone in need. Transportation is available –
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
call 410-479-2171.
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
sss
Antonette Starks
Gerry Millea
Geraldine Prudot
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Parishioner seeks items for Home and Foreign Missions
Chris Alimenti
Emma Parry
Maryanne Brown
Happy Birthday this week
to: Olivia Keating (2-6), Adele Wilson (2-
Parishioner Mrs. Beverly Sherman has endeavored for many years to support both
Regina Usilton
Kelly Ruskin
Griffin Bathras
6), Mary Lou Horswood (2-7), Ashley Korb (2-7), Haylie Davis (2-8),
home and foreign Catholic missions with rosaries and religious items. She
Paula Amalfitano
Jason Bowen
Mary Lou Boutcher
John Dennemark (2-8), Julia Pepersack (2-8), Abby Scarano (2-8),
requests your donations of saints medals, rosaries, necklaces, keychains, etc…
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Michael Feltz
Mary Sharp
Nancy Callison
Paula Butler (2-9), Dan Freeman (2-9), Kevin Parks (2-9), Presley
Perhaps you have received items such as these in the mail as part of various
BACK TO THE LORD
Gerry Albright
Pat Alhoff
Mary Ellen Snively
White (2-9), Martin Decere (2-10), Thomas MacDonald (2-10), Delia
For the week of January 28, 2007
Catholic fundraising campaigns. This is a great way to put them to good use.
Marie Shortall
Terri Kimbles
Dorothy Greer
Gnall (2-11), Eileen Traband (2-12), Mary Lee Wooters (2-12)
Your donations may be placed in a brown bag or envelope marked with Beverly’s
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Michael Wood III
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
name and left at the entrance of either Church. You may also deliver your items to
FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Tom Boncella
Ron Blazejak
Pat Centofante
Weekly Offertory for 1/28
$
4,192.05
the parish office.
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Marriage Enrichment
Eva Knussman
Joe Irwin
Blanche Williams
Difference
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( $ 633.95)
Mark your calendars for our Annual Valentine’s Day Gathering on Saturday, February 17
Charles Johnson
Mike Seiler
Virginia Blades
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Poor Box
$ 46.55
at 6:30pm. The event includes dinner, prayer, presentation and the traditional Newlywed
Joe Dunnington
Victor Fleegle
Sts. Peter & Paul announces 2007 Concert Series
Game. Make a date for yourselves. Tickets are $40.00 per couple and will be available
Thank you!
On Sunday, February 18, Sts. Peter & Paul Church (1210 S. Washington St.,
Fred & Marion Parenteau
this weekend and next weekend after masses or through the parish office. Questions, call
Easton) will host it’s first concert of the 2007 season, “Happy Birthday, Chopin!”.
George & Gladys Schaeffer
What does it mean to be chosen and called to
Lynn Spinner 479-2090. Deadline for the purchase of tickets is February 11.
The concert will feature Alina Kozinska, Soprano and Carol Prochazka, Piano
follow? What do I need to ‘leave behind’ to
honoring the life and music of composer Frederic Chopin. The concert is open to
YOUTH MINISTRY
follow Jesus? As a disciple, is there a way for
Questions of the Week …
the public – tickets are $15/ea. or $40 for families of 3 or more and you may
Been missing the large group youth gatherings? Mark your calendars for
me to continue to do the work of Jesus Christ
purchase them by contacting the SSPP Church Office at 410-822-2344, ext. 4.
Friday, February 16 from 6:30 – 10:00pm for a Fat Friday Film Fiesta! --
When have I experienced the
even after I die? A gift through your will to help
An evening in the hall to prepare ourselves for Lent with a taco bar, chips,
sustain our parish perpetuates the mission of
transendence of God?
Employment Opportunities
Part-Time Shelter Staff
salsa, film, discussion, and a prayer. All high school youth are invited! For
Jesus Christ far into the future.
Diocese of Wilmington/Catholic Charities seeks part-time shelter Staff to work
more information contact, Fr. Carroll, Mr. Chris, Mr. “Z” or Ms. Hartman.
What did it enable me to do?
weekday evenings and weekend days and evenings up to 19 hours a week with
2006 Tax Statements
clients at Casa San Francisco, a 10-bed facility that provides 30-day emergency
SODALITY NEWS
Tax statements have been mailed to all
shelter located in Milton, DE. Responsibilities include monitoring of shelter clients,
The Sodality would like to thank those parishioners that made monetary donations or
parishioners who used envelopes throughout the
preparation and clean-up of meals, recordkeeping, answering telephone, and
donated food for Fran Dunnington’s funeral luncheon. About 80 of Fran’s family
year. If you do not receive a tax statement by
building security. Must be mature and possess a HS diploma or GED. Experience
members and friends were provided with a hot meal and were most appreciative of the
February 15, and you desire to obtain one,
and crisis intervention training preferred. EOE. Send resumes to Program
warm welcome and delicious food.
please contact the parish office.
Manager, Casa San Francisco, P.O. Box 38, Milton DE 19968 or download
