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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, February 5, 2006
Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your
Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PART OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Saturday, February
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I am excited about our upcoming Mission. Our speaker, Bill Wegner was great last year at our
Sunday, February 5
The Catholic Church invites you to come and see!
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Parish Council retreat. Because Bill is a layman, this mission will be different from others you
·
Super Sunday – “What’s Love Got to Do with
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?
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may have experienced. Each session will include singing, prayer lead by parish lay leaders,
Leon Maloney
it?” – 9:40am – Hall
Are you un-baptized but recognize a need for spirituality in your life?
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and Bill’s talk. Bill’s witness is where it begins as through him all the church understands their
Sunday, February 5
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Knights of Columbus Breakfast – 9:30am - Hall
Are you baptized into another religion or into the Catholic Church, but have never
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call to proclaim the good news of God’s presence in their lives. The theme “Dare To Be Holy”
Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Throat Blessing – after masses – St.B. & St. E.
received any formal religious education?
is a call and challenge to the laity to accept God’s love and to understand ways that each of
8:30am St. Benedict
Tuesday, February 7
Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just don’t know what the next
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you can show and proclaim it. Please join us for the evening or morning sessions. I promise
People of the Parish
step is to become one of the Catholic faithful?
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Bible Study – 7:00pm – AER
that you won’t regret giving yourself the gift!
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Are you yearning for something more in your life?
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Wednesday, February 8
Claire H. Stevens
Note that there will be mass on Monday thru Wednesday at 9am at St. Elizabeth. That means
Maybe you have been looking for enrichment in your life in all the wrong places.
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Finance Council Mtg. – 1:00pm – Resource Room
that the normal Tuesday 9:00am mass will be in Denton. There will be a 7:30am and a 9:00am
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Parish Leadership Night – 7:00pm – St. B & FLC
Tuesday, February 7
on Wednesday both at St. Elizabeth. I will be making myself available during the days of the
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the place for you. Every year adults are
Thursday, February 9
9:00am FLC, Chapel
mission to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Both churches will be open during the
welcomed into the Catholic Community through RCIA. It is a learning and loving
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Bible Study – 9:30am – Adult Ed. Room
Margaret Startt
days of the mission (Sun – Wed) St. Elizabeth from 9 – 5 & St. Benedict from 12 – 7.
process in which conversion of the heart brings you to Jesus Christ who is our Lord and
Saturday, February 11
Savior. “Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh
Wednesday, February 8
Note that because of our Mission, and our hope that you will participate; our parish Lent
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2nd Collection
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Building & Maintenance
you. Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble
7:30am St. Elizabeth
schedule will not include any added retreat or formation opportunities. Our Lent schedule will
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Marriage Vow Renewal during Mass – St. E.
of heart. Your souls will find rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden light.” (Matthew
Roger Vogt
include Adoration & Soup Gatherings on Wednesdays and Stations of the Cross on Fridays.
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Valentine Marriage Enrichment Dinner – 6:30pm -
11:28-39). For more information on becoming a Catholic, call the parish Office of
Thursday, February 9
Hall
Religious Education at (410) 634-1921.
Excited,
Sunday, February 12
9:00am FLC,
Chapel
Fr. Carroll
CONFIRMATION
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Marriage Vow Renewal during Masses
Intentions of Jamie Curley
Our next scheduled session for all Confirmation candidates is Saturday, February 18th
See insert and begin to pray for the success of our parish mission.
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2nd Collection
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Building & Maintenance
Friday, February 10
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will be our Service day, so come prepared to do a
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Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am – Hall
PARISH LEADERSHIP
little work! We will begin by meeting in the Parish Hall at 9:00 a.m. Any parents that
7:30am St. Elizabeth
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Rel. Ed./RCIA/AF – 9:40am – FLC
Our February Meeting is this Wednesday, February 8 beginning at 7pm in Church. All Council
would like to help by driving to our destinations, chaperoning or help with our projects
Robert Kibler
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Mardi Gras Planning – 9:40am – Hall
& Committee members are encouraged to attend as well as anyone who would like to observe
please contact the Office of Religious Education.
Saturday, February 11
this exciting monthly gathering.
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Youth Formation – 6:00pm – Hall & St. Benedict
Thank you all for your continued support
5:30pm
St. Elizabeth
of our candidates through your cards and prayers!
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Parish Mission – 7:00pm – St. Benedict
PARISH & FAMILY LIFE
Brianna N. Freeman
Baptisms – Avery William Bonner, son of Amy & Jason Bonner,
Sunday, February 12
SUPER SUNDAY PRESENTATION ~ This Sunday, Feb. 5 ~ 9:30am in the Hall
Christopher Joseph Davis, son of Jeff & Sylvia Davis, brother of
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“What's Love Got To Do With It?”
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Braydon Robert Moran, son of Robert Moran and Sarah Bathras
A reflection on "God Is Love", the first encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI
8:30am St. Benedict
by parishioner, Mr. Bill Gorman
Happy Birthday this week to: John Dennemark (2-8), Danielle Earls (2-8), Julia Pepersack
Stephanie Radcliffe
(2-8), Paula Butler (2-9), Dan Freeman (2-9), Kevin Parks (2-9), Presley White (2-9), Thomas
11:15am
St. Elizabeth
MARDI GRAS PLANNING SESSION
MacDonald (2-10), Delia Gnall (2-11), Mary Lee Wooters (2-12), Kelley Callahan (2-13),
People of the Parish
Next Sunday, February 12th, we invite you to join us in our planning session for our next
Please pray for:
Thomas Donahue (2-13)
upcoming community event – our annual MARDI GRAS PARTY! The planning session
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
will take place after the 8:30 Mass at one of the back tables in the Parish Hall while the
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
We Welcome our New Parishioners –
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Dominick of Easton, Ms. Amy
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
James Forrester Bradley
children are in class. We will discuss upcoming plans for the Mardi Gras Party, which
Krow and daughters Amanda & Emily & Bill Nicholls and children Morgan & Jonathan of
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
Old Testament
will be held on Sunday, March 6th for our “Super Sunday”. (The Sunday prior to the
Denton, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Gosnell and their children Ashleigh & Nicholas of Hurlock, Ms.
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46
beginning of Lent).
Janet VanRiper of Ridgely, Mrs. Jennifer Borawski and children Justin, Jared & Jayden of
Ethel Reisert
Joan Hardee
Denton, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lucas of Denton
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
New Testament
LITURGY
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
1 Cor 10: 31-11:1
Marriage Enrichment
Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14
Casey Mears
Marvin Ebling
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Plan a date with your favorite person. Our 5th Annual
At all of the masses next weekend there will be an opportunity for all couples who share
Gospel
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
Dinner is Saturday, February 11 beginning at 6:30pm. Another round of the Newlywed Game is
the Sacrament of Marriage to renew their vows.
Mark 1:40-45
Debi Councell
Mike Chupek, Sr.
at work in the pastor’s head. Perhaps some of you need to practice? Ticket sales will continue
New Children’s Choir to begin practices in March
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
this weekend after all masses. For more information, call Lynn Spinner at 479-2090 or the
A new Children’s Choir under the direction of parishioner and musician Mrs. Joan Dent
Jerry Fox
Victoria Wingren
parish office.
will begin practicing in March. This Choir will gather on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each
Ron Rice
Dorothy Shanahan
Progressive Dance Loads of FUN!
Virginia Gunther
Fred & Marion Parenteau
month from 7-8pm in St. Benedict Church to practice music that will be sung during
All those who attended last Saturday’s Progressive Dance would surely agree that it was loads
scheduled weekend liturgies. If your child is interested in taking part in this exciting
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
of fun! The evening began with Big Band tunes and graceful dancing; then we danced through
opportunity, please call or e-mail the parish office.
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
BACK TO THE LORD
the eras – polkas, cha-chas, country line dances, the YMCA, Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
SOCIAL MINISTRY
For the week of January 29, 2006
and many more! One of the highlights of the evening was a Hula-Hoop contest for all ages.
Edward Saden
Fran & Joe Dunnington
The Samaritan House is in need of canned soup and boxed
This year’s Hula Champions were: 30 and over
– new parishioner, Ms. Amy Krow; 16-29
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
cereals for the month of February. Place your donations in the
years old
– a winner wasn’t declared in this age group; they all struggled; and 15 and under
–
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
Weekly Offertory for 1/29
$ 5,063.05
baskets at the entrance of either Church!
Katie Ale, Joshua Parks, and Amanda Krow. Special thanks to the Dance Committee: Susan
Shirley Strauss Kaliann Rose Fox
Difference
+
$
679.05
~ Thank you for your generosity!
Lewis, Kathy Wood, Linda & Bill Nickum, Fr. Norm Carroll, Julie White, The Parks Family, Mike
Holly Amjad
Regina Usilton
Chupek, & Jeanne Wallace; to parishioner Lori Schmitt of Hopkins Sales in Easton for creating
Ella Spring
Katie Adkins
Poor Box
$ 72.65
LOBBY NIGHT IN ANNAPOLIS
and donating the cool and colorful balloon archway and all of the balloons, and to Leo
Tyler Fox
Ava Fox
Parishioners are invited to join other Catholics from around the state at the Maryland
MONTHLY OFFERTORY REVIEW
Weigand, DJ extraordinaire of DJ Connections in Georgetown, DE. By request and popular
Alexis Harris
Barbara Bascak
Catholic Conference’s 22nd Annual Lobby Night in Annapolis. The event is scheduled
For January, 2006
demand, more dances will be planned for the future!
Roger Layton
Dr. Charles Richards
for President’s Day, Monday, February 20, 2006 – a state and federal holiday.
Monthly Budget for January $ 21,920.00
Kendra Marvel
Youth Ministry News
Registration begins at 2:45pm in St. Mary’s High School, 111 Duke of Gloucester
Actual Offertory for Jan., 2006
$ 22,990.83
Our next event will be Ice Skating at the rink in Harrington on Friday, February 17.
Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Lobby Night features briefings on legislation under
( Please notify the parish office when a member of
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+ $ 1,070.83
Family members are welcome, but otherwise this will be a “no guests” event
consideration by the Maryland legislature, face-to-face meetings with state lawmakers,
your family is ill or is admitted to the hospital.
because we will be off-site and because we need to take time to develop
and a legislative reception. To register, contact the parish office or register online at
YEAR-TO-DATE POOR BOX REVIEW
community among ourselves. To sign up or to get more info contact Lori Parks at
( Please alert us if someone previously added to the
(7/1/05 – 1/31/06)
the Parish Office or Brian Zedalis.
prayer list should be removed due to recovery.
Y-T-D Poor Box Income
$ 4,343.09
VOCATIONS AWARENESS
Our candy Easter Egg fundraiser is on the horizon and as we make plans for the preparation of
Y-T-D Poor Box Expenses
$ 5,639.08
In today’s first reading, Job asks “is not man’s life on earth a drudgery?” Well, life can
the eggs, we are asking that anyone who has access to a refrigerated truck or knows someone
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- $ (1,295.91)
be a drudgery if we’re trying to live a life different from the one God created us for!
Questions of the Week …
What is God’s plan for you? Has He chosen you to serve as a priest, deacon, religious
We have had a significant number of requests
be used from Thursday, 3/23 – Saturday, 3/26 to refrigerate the eggs during the preparation
sister or religious brother? If you’d like to explore further, call or write to Fr. Joe
How do I enable others
for rental assistance and assistance with utility
processes. The truck could be parked on Hope Drive (Fr. Carroll’s driveway) and would not be
Cocucci, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations, at (302)573-3113 or
to know God’s healing power?
bills during the past 6 months. Your charitable
moved during the 3-day process.
jcocucci@cdow.org. Or, contact Fr. Carroll to discuss the possibilities (410-634-2253 or
contributions have enabled us to respond to
In what way is my life balanced? Unbalanced?
these requests.
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