ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, February 25, 2007
First Sunday of Lent
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Attention Catechists…the Christian Formation Committee has responded to your
Sunday, February 25
The gospel ends with the words: “Do not tempt the Lord
Saturday, February
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expressed needs and has planned a workshop for this Wednesday, February 28
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2nd Collection-Black & Indian & Home Missions
your God”. Often times when we find ourselves in pain or
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
on Classroom Management and Dealing with Diverse Abilities. Join us for Soup
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Rel. Ed./H.S. Rel. Ed./RCIA – 9:40am –
trouble we plead with God. We say things like: “If you just
Tilghman Willams
and Bread between 5pm-7pm and then gather at 7pm in the Great Room with a
take this away from me I will…” Jesus echoed similar
FLC/St. B
Sunday, February 25
team of educational professionals from the parish who want to offer some support
words: “Take this cup from me” knowing that His Father
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BVM Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am - Hall
to you in your ministry.
7:15am St. Benedict
could. But he added: “It was for this purpose that I
Monday, February 26
Intentions of Catherine Mengele
came.” The purpose, as any purpose would be in our
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Christian Formation/Home School Mtg. –
First Eucharist Preparation
8:30am St. Benedict
struggles, is to face evil and conquer it. Again, as I talked
7:00pm - FLC
Sessions begin this Tuesday, February 27 from 6:30 -
Deceased Members of the
about on Ash Wednesday, we have to take the quiet time
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Social Ministry Mtg. – 7:30pm - FLC
7:30pm in the Parish Hall. Participants registered in
Charles L. Knott Family
and back ourselves away from our immediate reactions
Tuesday, February 27
September and should have received a mailing on
11:15am St. Elizabeth
and the particular circumstances and remember the
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Adult Bible Study – 7pm – AER
Friday or Saturday, others should contact Fr. Carroll.
People of the Parish
strength we have from God to make our way through our
First Communion will be celebrated on May 6.
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1st Eucharist Gathering – 6:30pm - Hall
struggles as we have before. May this season of healing
Tuesday, February 27
Wednesday, February 28
Next Sunday is Super Sunday! See the insert for details.
remind us of the power that flows forth to us from our
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Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread Dinner –
9:00am FLC Chapel
heavenly Father to lift us up to live in His glory and to
5:00pm – Hall
Larry Layfield
Attention Junior High Youth!
remember that call when we face the temptations of evil.
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Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament – 6-9pm –
Make plans to join your friends at this year’s Diocesan Junior High youth
Wednesday, February 28
Chapel
conference! KOMMOTION 2007 will be held at Holy Cross Church on Saturday,
Through Him and with Him we conquer all things,
7:30am St. Elizabeth
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Catechist Formation – Classroom Management
March 17 from 11am-4:30pm. This year’s event features musical guest and
Fr. Carroll
Mass of Thanksgiving
internationally known artist Steve Angrisano and is planned to be bigger and better
– 7:00pm – Great Room
Thursday, March 1
than ever! Cost is $20/person and includes lunch and a snack. Consent and
Thursday, March 1
As we celebrate God’s healing power, a few notes on ministry…
9:00am FLC Chapel
Release Forms and Code of Conduct forms will be mailed to all 7th & 8th grade
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – AER
Ask for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: for strength in
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Kathryn M. Vernon
students who are currently registered. Completed forms and checks (payable to
Friday, March 2
physical, mental or spiritual struggles.
Friday, March 2
St. Benedict Church) can be mailed to the parish office or returned to the
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Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament – after
Approach me for the sacrament before surgery when at mass or
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Moderator’s Desk by the religious ed. classrooms. Please return all information by
7:30am St. Elizabeth
7:30am Mass until Noon
– St. Elizabeth
while at home.
March 3rd. We will also need a few parent volunteers to help transport and
Margaret Ellwanger
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Youth Ministry Movie Night– 6:30-9:30pm - Hall
Call or have some one call the parish office when you or a
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chaperone the students. Any questions, please call Cheryl Carmean @
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Novena for Healing – 6:15pm – St. Elizabeth
Saturday, March 3
relative is hospitalized and would like to see me. (Realize that
410.364.5729.
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Stations of the Cross – 7:00pm – St. Elizabeth
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
due to present day privacy laws, I can not obtain information at
Saturday, March 3
Mike Ingram
SOCIAL MINISTRY
the hospital in regard to patients.)
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2nd Collection-Energy Offset
Operation Rice Bowl
If death is immanent, the Church encourages the sacrament to
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Sunday, March 4
Sunday, March 4
Operation Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten solidarity program. Join in
be celebrated when the individual can participate, don’t wait.
7:15am St. Benedict
Super Sunday
the Lenten tradition of Operation Rice Bowl and put your faith into action by
In any hospital or health care facility ask to see the chaplain.
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Vince Ridgell
“Give us hearts that are faithful and faith-filled”
reaching out in solidarity with all the members of our human family. 75% of your
There is usually someone on staff or a local parish that serves
8:30am
St. Benedict
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2nd Collection-Energy Offset
gifts to Operation Rice Bowl help fund Catholic Relief Services development
the institution.
People of the Parish
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Knights of Columbus Breakfast – 9:30am - Hall
projects; 25% of your contribution remains in the Diocese of Wilmington to fund
Believe in the power of prayer. Pray and ask others to join you in
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11:15am St. Elizabeth
local hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. Rice Bowl boxes and Lenten
prayer.
Mary Porter
calendars are available in the backs of the churches for your use. You should plan
Please pray for:
A suggestion for Lent… Cut the box out of the weekly bulletin that lists those who need
to return your Rice Bowls on Palm Sunday weekend (March 31/April 1).
of our prayers for healing and place it in your prayer space (in your prayer book or with
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
your rosary).
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Caroline County Relay for Life is looking for teams to participate in this year's
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Joan Hardee
LITURGY
Relay for Life event. The event is scheduled for June 15-16 at the Caroline
Rita Hriczko
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Old Testament
Gn 15:5-12, 17-18
You should have received the Parish Lent 2007 brochure. We invite you to accept the
County 4-H Park. Teams are made up of 8-15 members. Anyone interested in
Wendy Scarano
Mary Porter
Virginia Dean
New Testament
Phil 3:17-4
invitation to be renewed this Lent as we are reminded that Jesus gives us Himself to heal
starting a St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth team, please contact Crystel Farina at 410-
Marvin Ebling
Tyler Fox
June Magrogan
us and bring us strength.
479-3188.
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
Gospel
Lk 9:28b-36
Mike Chupek, Sr.
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
The Ridgely Lions Club will be awarding 2 $500 scholarships and the Jere
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
Liturgical Ministers schedules will be sent out early this week. Those
Wallace $500 scholarship to Ridgely area students who are presently seniors in
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
scheduled for next weekend will be contacted. Sorry for the delay.
high school or older students who are interested in pursuing higher education.
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst Geraldine Prudot
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Home school and trade school students are also eligible for these scholarships. If
Chris Alimenti
Emma Parry
Maryanne Brown
interested, please call 410.758.4743 for application materials. All applications
Regina Usilton
Kelly Ruskin
Griffin Bathras
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
must be submitted to the Ridgely Lions Club by April 1, 2007: P.O. Box 143,
Paula Amalfitano
Jason Bowen
Mary Lou Boutcher
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Ridgely MD 21660.
Michael Feltz
Mary Sharp
Nancy Callison
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Happy Birthday this week to:
Gerry Albright
Pat Alhoff
Mary Ellen Snively
AROUND THE DIOCESE
BACK TO THE LORD
Katelynn Myers (2-28), John Podlesny (2-28), Erica Breeding (3-2),
For the week of February 18, 2007
Marie Shortall
Terri Kimbles
Dorothy Greer
Retired? Thinking about Retirement? Planning to Retire?
Evelyn Jahn (3-3), Robert Blakely (3-4), Anne Jones (3-4), Kenny
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Michael Wood III
The Diocesan Family Life Bureau will host a workshop on “Making the Most of
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
King (3-4), Mark Callahan (3-5), E.T. Dize (3-5), Robert Thomas (3-5)
Tom Boncella
Ron Blazejak
Pat Centofante
Retirement”. Through short presentations, interactive questions, and group
Weekly Offertory for 2/18
$
4,261.26
Remember in your prayers longtime parishioner, Mr. Gerald Millea, who entered
Eva Knussman
Joe Irwin
Blanche Williams
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discussions, the workshop will explore the human side of retirement – the myths,
Difference
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($ 564.74)
into eternal life on Monday, February 19. Grant eternal rest unto him.
Charles Johnson
Mike Seiler
Virginia Blades
realities, and attitudes that make a difference. The workshop will be offered on 3
Poor Box
$
130.40
Joe Dunnington
Victor Fleegle
Chaz Mewshaw
occasions: March 21 & May 9 at Catholic Charities (2601 W. Fourth Street,
Congratulations to James and Sandra Brown who welcomed daughter Emmy
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Joe McDermott
Iva Freeman
Christine Messick
Wilmington) and on June 6 at St. Joseph Parish Hall (115 Cleaver Farm Road,
Johanah to their family on Thursday, February 15th. Emmy weighed 8lbs., 4 oz.
Thank you!
John Johansen
Middletown, DE). The cost is $2/person or couple. If interested, send your name
& registration fee to the Family Life Bureau, P.O. Box 2610, 2601 W. Fourth
YOUTH MINISTRY
Fred & Marion Parenteau
Today’s first reading describes the offering of
Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 or call 302.655.9624.
Movie night has been scheduled for Friday, March 2 from 6:30-9:30pm in the hall. Being
George & Gladys Schaeffer
first fruits the people of Israel were to present to
that it will be a Friday in Lent – join us for this Fast
Friday Film Night. There will be Pizza
VOCATION REFLECTIONS
the Lord in thanksgiving for their deliverance
– with no meat!
Questions of the Week …
In today’s Gospel, Jesus rebukes the devil, saying “you shall not put the Lord, your
from Egypt and the gift of the Promised Land. Is
God, to the test.” Sometimes we have a sense of where God is calling us, but our
my offering at today’s Mass an appropriate
Make plans to join your friends at this year’s Diocesan High School youth conference!
When tempted, do I turn to God for
reluctance leads us to test God by asking for ever more clear signs. Do you think
response to the many blessings the Lord has
NEXUS 2007 will be held at St. Mark’s High School on Sunday, March 18 from 8:30am to
strength or plead for surrender?
God might be calling you to a religious vocation? Instead of “testing” God, let’s
8:00pm. This year’s event features musical guest and internationally known artist Steve
given me?
move towards discernment – a humble, grace-filled listening for the promptings of
Angrisano and is planned to be bigger and better than ever. Be a part of history as we
What have I learned about God’s
the Spirit. Call or write to Fr. Joe Cocucci, Diocesan Director of Priestly and
gather to celebrate 75 years of youth ministry in the diocese. Cost is $25/person and
presence and power from past
includes lunch and a snack. For more information, contact Chris Spinner at
experiences that I need to remember more often?
