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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, February 11, 2007
Sixth 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 Mardi Gras. The
Sunday, February 11
“Blessed are they who hope in the Lord” is our psalm
Saturday, February 10
Knights of Columbus will prepare pancakes and sausage
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response this weekend. It is Psalm 1 and therefore
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that can be topped with your favorites sweets. After feasting,
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Rel. Ed./H.S. Rel. Ed./R.C.I.A. – 9:40am –FLC
where we should always learn to begin. Hope in the
Brianna N. Freeman
we will have our traditional king and queen selection and
Lord. Both the first reading from Jeremiah and the psalm
& St. Benedict
Sunday, February 11
parade and then continue with regular class sessions from
use the symbolism of a tree. We are encouraged to find
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BVM Ladies Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am –
10:10 – 10:50 when catechists will use the time to focus on
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strength and hope in God. To absorb His presence so
FLC
Lenten practices and activities. The Knights are offering the pancake breakfast at
People of the Parish
much so that it can sustain us: like a tree planted beside
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Valentine Dinner Ticket Sales – after masses
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no cost to students. We ask that adults contribute $5.00.
the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: it
Monday, February 12
Hazel Lynch Smith
fears not the heat when it comes; its leaves stay green;
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BVM Sodality Mtg. – 7:00pm - Hall
11:15am
Catechists are encouraged to look at the enrichment and certification
in the year of drought it shows no distress, but still bears
Tuesday, February 13
Intentions of Jamie Curley
opportunity that can be gained by participating in S.A.C.R.E.D. (Salesianum
fruit.” The gospel reminds us of the beatitudes which
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Adult Bible Study – 7pm – AER
Adult Religious Education Day) at Salesianum High School in Wilmington on
some could interpret as: happy are those who wait. But our waiting is very different. We
Tuesday, February 13
Thursday, February
15
Saturday, February 24 from 8:00 – 3:00. There are morning and afternoon
wait with the Lord who gives meaning and purpose to our waiting. It is the Lord, and only
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – AER
9:00am FLC Chapel
the Lord, that eventually satisfies our hungers and longings and daily opens up the
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Finance Council Mtg. – 1:00pm
Irene Covenski
revelation of His presence as nourishment and food for the journey. Thus the words I
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Leadership Night – 7:00pm – St. B & FLC
Wednesday, February 14
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
utter before receiving the Eucharist as the presider: “May the Body of Christ bring me to
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Youth Choir – 7:00pm - FLC/Garden Room
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
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everlasting life.”
Friday, February 16
Happy Birthday this week to:
Larry Layfield
Keep your roots stretched out and be open to the presence that can fill you.
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Novena for Healing – 6:15pm –
St. Elizabeth
Kelley Callahan (2-13), Thomas Donahue (2-13), David Livingstone
Thursday, February 15
May our tree bear fruit in every season.
Saturday, February 17
(2-13), Karen Cephas (2-14), Virginia Peddicord (2-14), Jacqueline
9:00am FLC Chapel
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Marriage Vow Renewal – during Mass
“Whose hope is the Lord”,
Sullivan (2-14), Denise Cegelski (2-15), James Daly (2-15), Sharon
Intentions of Sue Smith
Fr. Carroll
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Valentine Dinner/Gathering –
6:30pm - Hall
Dennis (2-15), Scott Diem (2-15), Dolores Fountain (2-15), Kurt
Friday, February 16
Sunday, February 18
Simmons (2-15), Camilla DePasquale (2-16), David Remaniak (2-
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16), Michael Murphy (2-17), Mary Nolte (2-17), Paul Sutton (2-17),
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Marriage Vow Renewal – during Masses
I am looking for a new dining room table for the rectory. The present one has a few
Intentions of Sheilah Simmons
Nya Brooks (2-18), Paul Daly (2-18), Olga Hernandez (2-18), Stacey
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Mardi Gras Fete/Knights Pancake Breakfast
broken and split legs but it has held up for some great auction dinners, etc… Just
Hoffmann (2-18), Tyler Lough (2-18), Greg Campbell (2-19), Donna
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- 9:30am - Hall
Saturday, February 17
wondering if anybody has a table for 8-10 in storage that needs a home?
Carson (2-19), Anne Marie Duld (2-19), Mike Mann (2-19)
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Rel. Ed. –
10:10am -
FLC
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
PARISH LEADERSHIP
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R.C.I.A. – 9:40am – A.E.R.
Joseph Dombroski
The Parish Leadership Night is next Thursday, February 15. The meeting is not being
Many of you have asked about the status of our new parish directory. The
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K. of C. 4th Degree Mtg. – 1-4pm - Hall
Sunday, February 18
held on Wednesday because of Valentine’s Day.
Directory Layout team had their final meeting this past Tuesday evening. Final
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changes are being completed with the goal of sending the pages to the printer
LITURGY
James Phelan
early this week. Our expectation is that the directories will be ready to hand out to
Several months ago, our parish Liturgy Committee chose the
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St. Benedict
you in early March. Thanks for your patience as we eagerly await the final
theme of healing for our 2007 Lenten journey. The scriptures
Margaret van der Have
product.
throughout the season of Lent tell many stories of physical and
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spiritual healing. We, too, are aware that we are often in need of
BE PARISHIONER
People of the Parish
physical and spiritual healing in our own lives. There will be
An Evening with the Nickum’s is the latest installment in our BE Parishioner
Please pray for:
several opportunities during the upcoming Lenten season for us to
series. The insert in today’s bulletin gives you a glimpse into the life of Deacon Bill
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
focus on this theme of healing as a parish family, beginning with a
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
Novena for Healing which will start this Friday, February 16 at
(click on BE Parishioner link) for additional photos of the Nickum’s.
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Joan Hardee
Old Testament
1 Sm 26:2, 7-9,12-13, 22-23
6:15pm at St. Elizabeth Church. Make plans to gather for nine
Rita Hriczko
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
FOR MARRIED COUPLES
consecutive weeks to pray for healing in your life, the life of your
Wendy Scarano
Mary Porter
Virginia Dean
New Testament
1 Cor 15:45-49
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Marriage Enrichment
family, and the life of our parish and the Church. The Novena for
Marvin Ebling
Tyler Fox
June Magrogan
Mark your calendars for our Annual Valentine’s Day Gathering on Saturday,
Healing will be prayed on Fridays (Feb. 16 & 23, March 2, 9, 16,
Gospel
Lk 6:27-38
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
February 17 at 6:30pm. The event includes dinner, prayer, presentation and the
23 & 30) at 6:15pm at St. Elizabeth Church, on Good Friday (April
Mike Chupek, Sr.
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
traditional Newlywed Game. Make a date for yourselves. Tickets are $40.00 per
6) at 2:30pm at St. Benedict Church, and will culminate on Divine
sss
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
couple and will be available this weekend after masses or through the parish
Mercy Sunday (April 15) at 12:30pm at St. Elizabeth Church.
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
office. Questions, call Lynn Spinner 479-2090. Deadline for the purchase of
Antonette Starks
Gerry Millea
Geraldine Prudot
SOCIAL MINISTRY
tickets is February 11.
Chris Alimenti
Emma Parry
Maryanne Brown
Habitat for Humanity NEWS
YOUTH MINISTRY
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Regina Usilton
Kelly Ruskin
Griffin Bathras
Our next parish-sponsored Habitat for Humanity Breakfast will be held on Saturday,
Last week’s bulletin announced a gathering on Friday, February 16 which we need
BACK TO THE LORD
Paula Amalfitano
Jason Bowen
Mary Lou Boutcher
February 24th from 8am-10am in the Parish Hall. A delicious buffet breakfast will be
For the week of February 11, 2007
to re-schedule because of other parish events. A Youth Ministry mailing will be
Michael Feltz
Mary Sharp
Nancy Callison
offered for the cost of $6 per person (Children 5-12, $4) with a family max price of $20.
arriving to your home soon with further information about NEXUS:
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
Gerry Albright
Pat Alhoff
Mary Ellen Snively
This is also the scheduled Habitat Yard Sale Drop-Off Day for February, so bring those
Weekly Offertory for 2/11
$ 5,847.00
Marie Shortall
Terri Kimbles
Dorothy Greer
items that you have cleared out of garage, attic, or closets and drop them off as well.
Make plans to join your friends at this year’s Diocesan High School youth
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$ 1,021.00
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Michael Wood III
conference! NEXUS 2007 will be held at St. Mark’s High School on Sunday,
Parishioner seeks items for Home and Foreign Missions
Tom Boncella
Ron Blazejak
Pat Centofante
March 18 from 8:30am to 8:00pm. This year’s event features musical guest and
Poor Box
$ 24.00
Parishioner Mrs. Beverly Sherman has endeavored for many years to support both home
Eva Knussman
Joe Irwin
Blanche Williams
internationally known artist Steve Angrisano and is planned to be bigger and better
and foreign Catholic missions with rosaries and religious items. She requests your
Charles Johnson
Mike Seiler
Virginia Blades
Thank you!
than ever. Be a part of history as we gather to celebrate 75 years of youth ministry
donations of saints medals, rosaries, necklaces, keychains, etc… Perhaps you have
Joe Dunnington
Victor Fleegle
Chaz Mewshaw
in the diocese. Cost is $25/person and includes lunch and a snack. For more
The words of the psalmist echo the theme of all
received items such as these in the mail as part of various Catholic fundraising
Iva Freeman
Tyler Garst
Joe McDermott
of today’s readings. “Blessed are they who hope
campaigns. This is a great way to put them to good use. Your donations may be placed
Christine Messick
John Johansen
office (634.2253).
in the Lord.” As good stewards, firmly grounded
in a brown bag or envelope marked with Beverly’s name and left at the entrance of either
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in that hope, may we bear fruit in due season –
Church. You may also deliver your items to the parish office.
A complete calendar of Youth Ministry events for the next few months will be
George & Gladys Schaeffer
assisting the poor, feeding the hungry, and
mailed out on Tuesday.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
consoling the sorrowful whenever we have the
Questions of the Week …
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SODALITY NEWS
chance.
Legatus (Latin for “ambassador”), the international organization for Catholic business
Am I open to God’s presence in a
The Blessed Virgin Mother Ladies’ Sodality will gather for their regular monthly
leaders and their spouses, is rapidly growing its membership within our Diocese. Legatus
way that helps me see and hear His
meeting this Monday, February 12 at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Sodality membership
2006 Tax Statements
members are committed to study, live and spread the faith in their business, professional
is open to all registered, participating women of the parish age 18 and older. You
revelation and feel His power?
Tax statements have been mailed to all
and personal lives. If you are, or were, a business owner, CEO, President, Managing
are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting to find out what we’re all
parishioners who used envelopes throughout the
Director or Managing Partner, Legatus would like to invite you to learn about our
Or, do I manipulate God and only
about. We would love for you to join the Sodality. Our mission is to provide
year. If you do not receive a tax statement by
Wilmington Chapter. We are in the process of organizing a prospective member cocktail
pray when I want Him to fix, change,
spiritual growth, charitable service, and the opportunity of sociability within the
February 15, and you desire to obtain one,
party for March. Please contact Maurice Glavin at 800-471-2255 or
parish community. For further information, you may contact Mrs. Pat League,
or give me something?
please contact the parish office.
Sodality President, at 410.820.9309.
may also contact the parish office for a brochure that contains further information.
How good am I at waiting?
