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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, February 12, 2006
Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH & FAMILY LIFE
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your
Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Happy Birthday this week to: Virginia Peddicord (2-14),
Saturday, February
11
Our scriptures continue to tell us about one of the essential parts
Sunday, February 12
Denise Cegelski (2-15), James Daly (2-15), Sharon Dennis
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus came to heal. He made it evident in
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Marriage Vow Renewal during Masses
(2-15), Scott Diem (2-15), Kurt Simmons (2-15), Camilla Ann
Brianna N. Freeman
some dramatic events like the healing of the leper in our gospel
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2nd Collection - Building & Maintenance
DePasquale (2-16), David Remaniak (2-16), Earl Harden, Sr.
Sunday, February 12
today but to heal every “sick” person was not his intent. Jesus
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Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am – Hall
(2-17), Michael Murphy, Jr. (2-17), Paul Sutton (2-17), Bryan
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Sunday in Ordinary Time
chose to make manifest physical healing as a sign of the need for
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Rel. Ed./RCIA/AF – 9:40am – FLC
Trabing (2-17), Nya Brooks (2-18), Paul Daly (2-18), Olga
8:30am St. Benedict
all to know and accept His healing power. The first reading and
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Mardi Gras Planning – 9:40am – Hall
Hernandez (2-18), Stacey Hofmann (2-18), Tyler Lough (2-
Stephanie Radcliffe
the gospel use the image of being unclean and describing what is
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Youth Formation – 6:00pm – Hall & St. Benedict
18), Greg Campbell (2-19), Donna Carson (2-19), Anne
11:15am St. Elizabeth
necessary to be made clean. It reminds us that our sin, or those
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Parish Mission begins – 7:00pm – St. Benedict
Marie Duld (2-19), Mike Mann (2-19), John Lane (2-20)
People of the Parish
things that most paralyze or separate us, is inside of us and in
Monday, February 13
order for us to feel healed it must be washed away. This image is
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Parish Mission – 9:30am – St. Elizabeth
Monday, February 13
New Prayer Shawl Ministry seeking interested parishioners
very different from the image of the psalm. The psalm uses a
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Parish Mission – 7:00pm – St. Benedict
Prayer Shawls, also known as Comfort Shawls, have long been used to comfort
9:00am St. Elizabeth
contradictory idea that Jesus had to contend with. It was the
Tuesday, February 14
the bereaved, sick, and the homebound. They are also made to mark special
Robert Fountain
thinking of many that sin could be covered up, buried or hidden.
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Parish Mission – 9:30am – St. Elizabeth
occasions such as weddings and births. Prayers are said before beginning work
Tuesday, February 14
Today, we know the effects of such an image. All too often we are
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Parish Mission – 7:00pm – St. Benedict
on the shawls and during their crafting. The shawls are never for sale, but are
9:00am
St. Elizabeth
very good at it. But the more we push it inward the heavier the
Wednesday, February 15
gifts from the heart and hand of those who participate in the ministry. Don’t know
Intentions of Catherine Wood
burden gets and the less clean we feel. The ministry of Jesus was
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Staff Meeting –
Noon
– Pastor’s Office
how to knit or crochet? Someone will be happy to help you learn! The first
(No Mass at FLC
Chapel)
and is to proclaim that His chosen should let it out and let it go – to
meeting of the Prayer Shawl Ministry will take place on Thursday, February 16 at
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Parish Mission – 9:30am – St. Elizabeth
be made clean and to live in light. Our Mission will focus on a call
Wednesday, February 15
7pm in the Hall. All are welcome! We ask that you supply your own yarn and
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Parish Mission – 7:00pm – St. Benedict
to holiness. Holiness, I know you will hear this week, has
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needles/hooks. We have several patterns to share. If you can’t join this ministry,
Thursday, February 16
everything to do with coming to terms with that which we hide. At
Intentions of Adele Wilson
you can help by donating yarn (each shawl takes 3-4 skeins). If you would like
·
Bible Study – 9:30am – Adult Ed. Room
our Parish Leadership prayer this week we talked about how to be
9:00am St. Elizabeth
more information or would like to request a prayer shawl for someone, contact
Friday, February 17
people of compassion and someone said, “Wouldn’t it be great if
Robert Fountain
Jerri Hunter (410-634-2016 or jerrihunter@earthlink.net) or pick up one of the
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Youth Ministry Ice Skating – Harrington, DE
we all had tee
shirts that described where we have been so that it
Thursday, February 16
information brochures at the entrance of either church.
Saturday, February 18
would be easily communicated where we have been and thus talk
9:00am FLC
Chapel
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Habitat Breakfast – 8-10am - Hall
to me if you are stuck there.” Yes, that might be easier, but we
Youth Ministry News
Anthony Dass
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Confirmation Service Day – 9am
–
12:30pm -Hall
might fail to listen to the unique story of the one on the journey.
Our next event will be Ice Skating at the rink in Harrington on Friday,
Friday, February 17
May we be open to Jesus’ message that all should enjoy the
Sunday, February 19
February 17. Family members are welcome, but otherwise this will be
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Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am – Hall
7:30am St. Elizabeth
healing power of God to be made whole again and having been
a “no guests” event because we will be off-site and because we need
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there, be made holier.
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Rel. Ed./RCIA/AF – 9:40am – FLC
to take time to develop community among ourselves. To sign up or to
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“Mug Shots w/Fr. Carroll” – 9:40am –
P.O.
get more info contact Lori Parks at the Parish Office or Brian Zedalis.
Saturday, February 18
In prayer for a powerful mission,
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Youth Formation – 6:00pm – Hall
5:30pm
St. Elizabeth
Fr. Carroll
Mug Shots
– Next Sunday, Feb 19 at 9:40 in Fr. Carroll’s Office. These
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opportunities have allowed an environment for some good questions and the
Sunday, February 19
articulation of great faith. Don’t miss it!
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Sunday in Ordinary Time
Happy Valentine’s Day and a special thank you to our Couples who,
through the Sacrament of Marriage, give witness to the love (eros)
NEXUS
– The Diocesan Youth Conference is Sunday, April 2 at St. Thomas More
8:30am St. Benedict
Please pray for:
that Christ has for His Church.
High School in Magnolia, DE. This event gathers high school youth from across
Maria Marones-Folgueras
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
the Diocese for a day of prayer, song, motivation and dance. The cost is $25.00.
11:15am
St. Elizabeth
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
James Forrester Bradley
This Week - PARISH PRE-LENTEN MISSION
Plan on being part of our parish group! Our parish has been well represented in
People of the Parish
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
Join us for our Pre-Lenten Parish Mission with Bill Wegner, a lay Catholic evangelist who
years past. Contact Fr. Carroll.
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
recently appeared on EWTN. He will be doing a one hour
session every evening Sun,
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Ethel Reisert
Joan Hardee
** All Confirmation candidates are attending as part of our sacramental prep
Feb 12 – Wed, Feb 15 at 7pm at St. Benedict as well as a 30 minute session during the
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
program and will therefore be registered. Their registration fee was included in the
Old Testament
day after a 9am mass
at St. Elizabeth Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
Confirmation fee.
Is 43: 18-19,21-22,24b-25
Plan to be there and bring a friend!
Casey Mears
Marvin Ebling
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
New Testament
Note that there will be mass on Monday thru Wednesday at 9am at St. Elizabeth.
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Debi Councell
Mike Chupek, Sr.
2 Cor 1: 18-22
That means that the normal Tuesday 9:00am mass will be in Denton. There will be a
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
7:30am and a 9:00am on Wednesday both at St. Elizabeth. I will be making myself
Food Pantry Donations for February –
Gospel
Jerry Fox
Victoria Wingren
available during the days of the mission to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation by
Canned Soups and Boxed Cereals for Samaritan House
Mark 2:1-12
Ron Rice
Dorothy Shanahan
appointment or stop in the office. Both churches will be open during the days of the
Virginia Gunther
Fred & Marion Parenteau
mission (Mon – Wed); St. Elizabeth from 9 – 5 & St. Benedict from 12 – 7.
The next Habitat for Humanity Breakfast is on Saturday, February 18th from 8-10am
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
in the Hall. Come and enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast and help “raise the roof” on the
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
The Ministry of Good News International (Bill Wegner) does not charge a specific fee for
next Habitat home. Cost is only $5/person ($2 for children 4 & under).
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
its ministry like many other speakers. It has been the hope and experience of the ministry
Edward Saden
Fran & Joe Dunnington
Breaking Bread Ministries, an ecumenical group of local concerned churches, will be
to depend on the free will offering of the participants. A collection to support the ministry
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
providing a free lunch for anyone in need on Saturday, February 18th from 11am-1pm at
of Bill and his team at Good News International will be taken up on Wednesday Evening.
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 5th & Franklin Streets, in Denton.
Shirley Strauss Kaliann Rose Fox
LITURGY
BACK TO THE LORD
Transportation is available. Call 410-479-2171.
Holly Amjad
Regina Usilton
For the week of February 5, 2006
New Children’s Choir to begin practices in March
LOBBY NIGHT IN ANNAPOLIS
Ella Spring
Katie Adkins
A new Children’s Choir under the direction of parishioner and
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
Tyler Fox
Ava Fox
Parishioners are invited to join other Catholics from around the state at the Maryland
musician Mrs. Joan Dent will begin practicing in March. This
Weekly Offertory for 2/5
$
5,094.67
Alexis Harris
Barbara Bascak
Catholic Conference’s 22nd Annual Lobby Night in Annapolis. The event is scheduled
Choir will gather on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from
Difference
+
$
710.67
Roger Layton
Dr. Charles Richards
for President’s Day, Monday, February 20, 2006 – a state and federal holiday.
7-8pm in St. Benedict Church to practice music that will be sung
Registration begins at 2:45pm in St. Mary’s High School, 111 Duke of Gloucester
Kendra Marvel Joe & Paula Amalfitano
Poor Box
$
52.77
during scheduled weekend liturgies. If your child is interested
Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Lobby Night features briefings on legislation under
Prayer is powerful! Is there someone on the above
in taking part in this exciting opportunity, please call or e-mail
consideration by the Maryland legislature, face-to-face meetings with state lawmakers,
In today’s second reading, the good steward can
prayer list that has experienced significant recovery
the parish office.
and a legislative reception. To register, contact the parish office or register online at
say, “I do all that I do for the sake of the Gospel
since their name was first added? Let us know. The
Ministry Schedules for March/April/May are currently being created. They will soon
in the hope of sharing in its blessings.”
more focused our prayer list is, the more we can join
be mailed to all liturgical ministers. A list of music selections for Lent will also be mailed
together in offering our prayers for those who most
to all music ministers at that time. If there are specific dates that you are unable to serve
need them at a given time. Also, don’t forget to utilize
Questions of the Week …
during the upcoming months, please contact Mrs. Joan Dize (410-479-3882) as soon as
the Prayer Books at the entrance of either church.
Enter the names of those who are ill or who are in need
possible with this information.
What do I need to let go of?
of prayers for any reason; or, enter your own personal
Where do I fail in doing what God has called me to do?
prayer intentions. The books are presented during the
Presentation of the Gifts at every weekend liturgy.
