8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, February 26, 2006
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your
Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
Saturday, February
25
Lent begins this Wednesday as we celebrate Ash Wednesday.
Sunday, February 26
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Having been marked with ashes, we are lead into a period of 40
Who:
All families, any size, any form come dressed in your favorite costume
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Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am – Hall
days to walk closer with the Lord. Our Liturgy Team has chosen
Joseph Dombroski
When:
Sunday, March 5, 2006
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Rel. Ed./RCIA/AF – 9:40am – FLC
the theme: “Jesus, remember me, when you come into your
Sunday, February 26
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1st Communion Rite of Enrollment – 9:40am –GR
Where:
Family Life Center Hall - 9:30 a.m.
kingdom.” from Luke 23:42. They are the words of the “good thief”
Eighth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
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RCIA
Rite of Sending – 11:15am – St. Elizabeth
Why:
Provide an opportunity to understand the tradition of a Mardi Gras
as he hangs next to Jesus dying. He is aware of his sinfulness, but
8:30am St. Benedict
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Youth Formation – 6:00pm – Hall
now aware of the invitation of Jesus. Jesus responds to his
celebration and continue to look into our time during Lent!
People of the Parish
Monday, February 27
request with the assurance that “today you will be with me in
Details:
See insert in this week’s bulletin!
11:15am St. Elizabeth
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Social Ministry Mtg.
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7:00pm
– Adult Ed. Room
paradise.” Lent invites us to that place: aware of our sinfulness
Mona O’Hagan
and aware of His invitation. May our journey of 40 days (biblically,
Tuesday, February 28
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN RCIA?
a sufficient amount of time) be a fruitful one.
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P.C. Exec. Comm. Mtg. – 6:30pm - Rectory
Tuesday, February 28
Next weekend at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Bear, DE, we will celebrate the “Rite of Election”
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Bible Study – 7:00pm – Adult Ed. Room
or “Call to Continued Conversion” with Bishop Saltarelli for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.
9:00am
FLC Chapel
Liturgical Notes for LENT: We will be proclaiming the same Psalm Response throughout
Wednesday, March 1
The purpose of the Rite of Sending is to present the candidates who desire to complete their
COMMUNION SERVICE
Lent. It is Psalm 25 and can be found in the hymnal at #752. During the communion
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Staff Meeting – 12:00pm – P.O.
Christian initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the upcoming
procession, we will sing Jesus, Remember Me along with a recitation/proclamation of the whole
Wednesday, March 1
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Soup & Bread Dinner – 5-7pm – Hall
psalm for that Sunday.
Easter vigil celebration as full members of the faith community. These catechumens and candidates
Ash Wednesday
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Eucharistic Adoration – 6pm w/Benediction at
will be presented to the Bishop on Sunday, March 5th for the Church’s approval for their final
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Each year we like to give you something to carry with you on the journey. This year our team
9:00pm – Chapel
preparation leading to the celebration at the Easter Vigil. Both are done in front of the entire faith
picked a rectangular coin/key tag which reminds us that we are blessed with a great reward in
Carmella Pantonie
Thursday, March 2
community, so that all will be encouraged to give good example and to accompany them towards
this season of sacrifice and season of blessing.
9:00am St. Benedict
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Bible Study – 9:30am – Adult Ed. Room
their full communion with the Catholic Church.
Mother of Marian Gallagher
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Children’s Choir – 7:00pm – St. Benedict
Ready for the journey,
Continued blessings on your journey towards the Easter sacraments:
7:00pm St. Benedict
Fr. Carroll
Catechumen: Justin Bathras
Friday, March 3
Margaret Startt
Candidates: Debi Ansley, Linda Pinder, Kaitlyn Bathras, Josh Bathras
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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament – following
Thursday, March 2
PARISH & FAMILY LIFE
7:30am Mass until Noon – St. Elizabeth
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PART OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
9:00am FLC
Chapel
·
Stations of the Cross – 7:00pm – St. Elizabeth
Happy Birthday this week to: Erica Breeding (3-2), Alan Dean (3-2),
The Catholic Church invites you to come and see!
Margaret Startt
Brian Taylor (3-2), Kaitlyn Harden (3-3), Evelyn Jahn (3-3), Robert
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Youth Night at Stations of the Cross – followed by
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?
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Blakely (3-4), Brennan Carr (3-4), Anne Jones (3-4), Kenny King (3-4),
Pizza @ Pizza Hut until 9:30pm
Friday, March 3
Are you un-baptized but recognize a need for spirituality in your life?
U
Zachery Tolson (3-4), Mark Callahan (3-5), E.T Dize (3-5), Robert
Saturday, March 4
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Are you baptized into another religion or into the Catholic Church, but have
U
Thomas (3-5), Walter Cegelski (3-6)
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2nd Collections
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Black & Indian/Home Missions
Joseph Knussman
never received any formal religious education?
Sunday, March 5
Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread Dinner
Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just don’t know what the next step is to
Saturday, March 4
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First Sunday of Lent
Join us for a parish tradition. The Blessed Virgin Mother Ladies’ Sodality will host an Ash
become one of the Catholic faithful?
5:30pm
St. Elizabeth
Super Sunday – Mardi Gras & Faith Stories
Wednesday Soup & Bread Dinner on March 1 from 5-7pm in the Parish Hall. A variety of
Are you yearning for something more in your life?
People of the Parish
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2nd Collection
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Black & Indian/Home Missions
meatless soups, bread & crackers, and beverages will be served. There is no cost for the
Maybe you have been looking for enrichment in your life in all the wrong places.
Sunday, March 5
dinner, but monetary donations will be accepted as well as donations of boxed cereals and
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K of C Breakfast – 9:30am – Hall
canned soups to benefit the Samaritan House pantry. Soup & Bread dinners sponsored by
First Sunday of Lent
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the place for you. Every year adults are welcomed into
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Family Faith Formation – 9:40am – Hall & FLC
various parish committees will be offered every Wednesday evening during Lent from 5-7pm.
the Catholic Community through RCIA. It is a learning and loving process in which conversion of the
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RCIA Rite of Election – 2pm - St. Elizabeth Ann
8:30am St. Benedict
heart brings you to Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Savior. “Come to me, all you who are weary
Seton
Charles Alder, Sr.
St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus NEWS
and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from
11:15am
St. Elizabeth
Next Sunday, March 5, the Knights of Columbus will provide information about their fraternity at
me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. Your souls will find rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden
Brianna N. Freeman
the Super Sunday breakfast and will be available to speak to any men interested in exploring
light.” (Matthew 11:28-39). For more information on becoming a Catholic, call the parish Office of
membership and service to our parish community through this group. All men, regardless of
Religious Education at (410) 634-1921.
age, are encouraged to consider joining.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Please pray for:
KOMMOTION 2006 RALLY
Youth Ministry News
Old Testament
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Attention Jr. High Youth! Don’t miss this year’s KOMMOTION on Saturday, April 1st at St. Thomas
Youth Night at Stations
– join us for the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 3 at St.
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Cosby Stokes, Jr.
James Forrester Bradley
More Academy in Magnolia, DE. Join Jesse Manibusan as he leads the young people in prayer and
Elizabeth and pizza to follow at Pizza Hut in Denton. Pick up at Pizza Hut at 9:30pm.
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
New Testament
song and as we celebrate a “learning liturgy” together. This Junior High Rally, sponsored by the
Casting Crowns Concert
– 58 youth & adults are headed to the concert in Salisbury on
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
1 Pt 3:18-22
Office for Catholic Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Wilmington, will feature lunch, games, a keynote
Ethel Reisert
Joan Hardee
Thursday, March 9. Tickets will be out to you this week and carpools communicated. If you
presentation, Mass and a dance. The cost is $20 and the deadline to register is just around the
Gospel
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
haven’t paid for your ticket yet, it’s $16.00 to St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth. A good number of the
corner. To sign up, please fill out the paperwork that will be sent home and send it back through your
Mark 1:12-15
youth tickets have been paid for by donations from attending adults. Questions, call Fr. Carroll.
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
teachers or to the Office of Rel. Ed. We are looking forward to 100% participation from all students!
Casey Mears
Marvin Ebling
NEXUS
– The Diocesan Youth Conference is Sunday, April 2 at St. Thomas More High School
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
in Magnolia, DE. This event gathers high school youth from across the Diocese for a day of
Debi Councell
Mike Chupek, Sr.
FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION
prayer, song, motivation and dance. The cost is $25.00. Plan on being part of our parish group!
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
This Sunday, February 26th
we will hold our Candidate Presentation
Our parish has been well represented in years past. Contact Fr. Carroll.
Jerry Fox
Victoria Wingren
Ceremony for all children eligible for First Eucharist. It will take place at
Ron Rice
Dorothy Shanahan
** All Confirmation candidates are attending as part of our sacramental prep program
9:45 in the Great Room area (outside of the classrooms). All candidates
Virginia Gunther
Fred & Marion Parenteau
and will therefore be registered. Their registration fee was included in the Confirmation
should be present, including those students who are attending a Catholic
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
fee.
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
School. In this celebration we, as a faith community, publicly welcome
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
BACK TO THE LORD
them into our midst as they state their desire to enter into the process of
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
For the week of February 19, 2006
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
preparing for First Eucharist in our faith community. We ask that you keep
Edward Saden
Fran & Joe Dunnington
OPERATION RICE BOWL
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
them in your prayers as well as those preparing them to enter more fully into the Church as they
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
Operation Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program that calls all participants to:
Weekly Offertory for 2/19
$
5,365.33
continue their journey toward this sacrament!
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
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Pray – with their families and faith communities
Difference
+ $ 981.33
Shirley Strauss Kaliann Rose Fox
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Fast – in solidarity with those who are hungry
Our first session for First Eucharist will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Family
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
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Learn – about the joys and challenges in the lives of
Life Center Hall and the Great Room. All families should have received an information letter in the
Poor Box
$ 92.55
Ella Spring
Katie Adkins
our brothers and sisters around the world
mail. Parents are reminded that sign-up sheets for the Celebration Masses will be available on a first
Tyler Fox
Ava Fox
Next weekend’s 2nd Collection is for Black &
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Give – sacrificial contributions to those in need around the world
come- first serve basis. Program folders will be distributed. The program material and schedule will
Alexis Harris
Barbara Bascak
Indian and Home Missions.
75% of your contributions support Catholic Relief Services and 25% remain in the Diocese to
be reviewed and a reflection on Eucharist as Sacrament will follow.
Roger Layton
Dr. Charles Richards
fund local poverty and hunger alleviation efforts. Rice Bowls and calendars can be obtained at
Kendra Marvel Joe & Paula Amalfitano
LITURGY
St. Paul tells the Corinthians that they are living
the Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread Dinner or at the entrances of either Church next weekend,
letters, “known and read by all.” What does the
the First Sunday of Lent. Donations received at he March 15th
Soup & Bread Dinner will
New Children’s Choir to begin practices in March
directly benefit Operation Rice Bowl.
The first practice of the newly formed Children’s Choir (under the direction of
letter of my life reveal to those who read it? Can
Questions of the Week …
parishioner and musician Mrs. Joan Dent) will be this Thursday, March 2 from 7-
they tell by the way I live that I belong to Christ
8pm in St. Benedict Church. The Choir will gather on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of
CAN you believe it?
My relationship is like an old garment when…?
and that all I am and have is His?
Thanks to any and all parishioners who donated aluminum cans in support of raising the roof
each month from 7-8pm in St. Benedict Church to practice music that will be sung
The new wine of Jesus bursting forth in my life is…?
during scheduled weekend liturgies. If your child is interested in taking part in this
for the current Caroline County Habitat for Humanity home. 355.46 lbs of cans were recycled,
exciting opportunity, please call or e-mail the parish office.
netting Habitat $195.50 towards completion of the roof. Your support is truly appreciated!
