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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, March 26, 2006
Fourth Sunday of Lent
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN RCIA THIS MONTH?
Saturday, March 25
Our gospel includes the famous John 3:16 that is seen all over stadiums amidst the colors of the favorite
Sunday, March 26
All of our current RCIA candidates are experiencing the period of Purification & Enlightenment (Lent).
team. It is quoted as a proclamation of great victory, the victory of our salvation through Jesus Christ. God
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
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What does this mean? This is a period of more intense spiritual preparation, consisting more of internal
sent us His Son to teach us that winning is about believing and trusting in the one who calls out the play. We
Joseph Dombroski
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Chocolate Easter Egg Sales – 9:30am - Hall
reflection than instruction. It is intended to purify the minds and heart of the candidates as they search their
are called to execute the plan, to be faithful to the gift we are offered. “God so loved the world that he gave us
Sunday, March 26
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K of C Hospitality – 9:30am – Hall
own consciences and do penance. This period is also intended to enlighten their minds and hearts with a
his only begotten Son so that we may not perish but have eternal life.” Jn 3:16
Fourth Sunday of Lent
deeper knowledge of Christ the Savior.
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Rel. Ed./RCIA/AF – 9:40am - FLC
The Celebration of certain Rites for our catechumen (unbaptized person) Justin Bathras, particularly
This Tuesday, we have an opportunity to embrace the plan and reconcile ourselves from any deviation from
8:30am St. Benedict
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Youth Formation – 6-8pm - Hall
the Scrutinies and the Presentations of the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer, bring about this process of
it. Join us for our Parish Lenten Penance Service at 7pm at St. Benedict Church and accept the gift of God’s
People of the Parish
Monday, March 27
purification & enlightenment and extends it over the course of the entire Lenten season. These Rites will
loving forgiveness motivated by His offer of salvation. We are all His unique work of art, His handiwork, He
11:15am St. Elizabeth
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Social Ministry Meeting – 7:00pm – A.E.R.
take place during our regularly scheduled liturgy either at St. Benedict’s or St. Elizabeth’s to give all
fashioned us to bring glory to His kingdom and to reveal His plan through us.
Regina E. Wood
Tuesday, March 28
parishioners an opportunity to witness to this young man and extend our prayers and support.
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Lenten Penance Service – 7:00pm
– St. Benedict
Tuesday, March 28
An instrument for His gift,
Jn
3:16
The three Scrutinies are celebrated rites for self-searching and repentance and they have, above all, a
Wednesday, March 29
9:00am
FLC Chapel
Fr. Carroll
spiritual purpose. They are meant to uncover and then heal all that is weak, defective or sinful, and then
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Soup & Bread Dinner – 5-7pm – Hall
Margaret Startt
strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. The Scrutinies are celebrated in order to deliver them from
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Eucharistic Adoration – 6pm w/Benediction at 9pm
Wednesday, March 29
Discussion on the priesthood
- At the inspiration and generosity of the Lough family who won
the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against temptation and to give them strength in Christ who is
– Chapel
the Springfest Auction Dinner, I am hosting a dinner at the rectory on April 8 for young men in the
7:30am St. Elizabeth
the way, the truth and the life!
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Parish Directory Planning Mtg. – 7pm – A.E.R.
parish who would be interested in talking about priesthood. I have sent out invitations, but I invite
Mona O’Hagan
Thursday, March 30
The Presentations: With most of the formation completed for the catechumen, the Church lovingly
your positive peer pressure. Is there someone who should be at the table for the conversation? Please let me know.
Thursday, March 30
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Bible Study – 9:30am – Adult Ed. Room
entrusts to them the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer, the ancient texts that have always been regarded as
I have invited Bishop Saltarelli to join us and he has enthusiastically accepted and will be celebrating the 5:30 Mass
9:00am FLC
Chapel
expressing the heart of the Church’s faith and prayer. These prayers are presented in order to enlighten
Friday, March 31
that evening as well. It will be a great start to Holy Week!
the person to be baptized.
Jack & Anna L. Sherman
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Stations of the Cross – 7:00pm – St. Elizabeth
Saturday, April 1
Join me on a trip to Rome in 2007! A number of you have asked if I would put together a
Friday, March 31
Continued blessings on your journey towards
the Easter sacraments:
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Priesthood Ordination – 10:00am – Cathedral of
parish trip to Rome. Working with Peter’s Way Tours, I have an 8 day trip planned for
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Catechumen: Justin Bathras
St. Peter
January 8-15, 2007. The trip will take us to Rome, we will be staying on the “front steps of
Intentions of Dolores Fountain
Candidates: Debi Ansley, Linda Pinder, Kaitlyn Bathras, Josh Bathras
the Vatican”, but in a hotel with a day trip to Assisi. There will be Eucharist celebrated in
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KOMMOTION – St. Thomas More
Saturday, April 1
some of the great churches of Rome. It will invite you into another world of history, spirituality
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St. Elizabeth
and Italian living. The cost of the trip is $1895 + $195 tax (additional $350 for a single room
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RITE OF WELCOME
supplement) For more information (brochure with itinerary) contact me or stop by the Parish
People of the Parish
Sunday, April 2
Here at St. Benedict’s, we have a SECOND group of candidates that have completed the initial formation
Office.
Sunday, April 2
Super Sunday – Family Prayer
period of the R.C.I.A. called The Inquiry period. This Sunday at the 11:15 a.m. Liturgy, we will celebrate
Fifth Sunday of Lent
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Easter Flowers
PARISH & FAMILY LIFE
with them the first ritual process known as the Rite of Welcome. In this Rite we, as a faith community,
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Chocolate Easter Egg Sales after Masses
8:30am St. Benedict
Happy Birthday this week to: Frank Hall (3-28), Joseph Keating (3-28), Matthew Leadbeater (3-28), Teresa
publicly welcome them into our midst as they state their desire to become members of our faith community.
Rose Wood
Liszewski (3-28), David Twigg (3-28), Betsy Wood (3-29), Walter Dominick (3-30), Meghan Lawrence (3-30),
We ask that you keep them in your prayers as well as those preparing them to enter into the Church as
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Knights of Columbus Breakfast – 9:30am - Hall
11:15am
St. Elizabeth
Virginia Blades (4-1), Amy Bonner (4-1), Jacob Spiering (4-1), Mary Kibler (4-2), Sarah Bathras (4-3), Sarah
they continue their journey toward the Easter sacraments!
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Family Faith Formation – 9:40am - Hall
Gorman (4-3)
Deceased Members of the
We welcome our candidates Tristan & Cacie Hunter!
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Diocesan Open CFC Mtg, - 2:00pm – Hall
Charles L. Knott Family
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NEXUS – 3-8pm – St. Thomas More
Parishioner Terri Wood extends her most heartfelt thanks to one and all for the magnificent
ADULT CONFIRMATION
celebration of her 80th birthday last Sunday. She would like to thank all those who organized the
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Please pray for:
Are you an adult baptized Catholic who has not yet been confirmed? Please take a moment to consider
event, purchased and prepared food, set-up and cleaned-up the hall and washed the tablecloths.
what the Church teaches us about this Sacrament. The catechism of the Catholic Church states,
She would like to thank the youth who served the food, all parishioners and family members that
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Old Testament
“Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace, it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us
attended the celebration, and all those who wished her well through the many beautiful cards. She
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
Lillian Hoare
Jer 31: 31-34
more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the
prays for God’s blessings upon everyone and extends her love to one and all!
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
New Testament
Eternal rest grant unto Frank Remaniak, father of parishioner David Remaniak.
words accompanied by deeds.” [1316]. As can be seen, the Sacrament of Confirmation continues the
Ethel Reisert
Joan Hardee
Heb 5: 7-9
initiation of the baptized into fullness of Christian life within the Church. Those who receive Confirmation
A funeral liturgy with his cremated remains will be celebrated at St. Benedict on Saturday, April 1 at 11:30.
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
Gospel
answer the call to put their faith into action by responsibly witnessing to Christ in word and deed. As we live
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
Jn 12: 20-33
An Ambitious Project is on the horizon!
our lives in Christ, we must always be mindful that it is our baptismal responsibility to spread and defend
Casey Mears
Marvin Ebling
Were you on your high school yearbook committee? Maybe you weren’t and you’re sorry you
the faith. If you desire to deepen your spiritual life within the Church, you are invited to attend our Adult
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
missed your chance? Well, here’s your chance! Our parish is planning to create a new parish
Confirmation classes. Please call the Office of Religious Education if you, or someone you know, are
Debi Councell
Mike Chupek, Sr.
directory in-house – that is, without the assistance of a formal directory company – and we need
interested! Sessions begin Sunday, April 23RD at 7:00 p.m. in the Resource room.
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
your help. Our last parish directory was published in 2003 and since then we have welcomed
Jerry Fox
Victoria Wingren
KOMMOTION 2006 RALLY
numerous new families to our parish. Although this will be an ambitious undertaking, it should also prove to be fun
Ron Rice
Dorothy Shanahan
Attention Jr. High Youth! Don’t miss this year’s KOMMOTION on Saturday, April 1st at St. Thomas More
project. Parishioner Paul Fountain has offered to head up the Directory Committee and we are searching for
Virginia Gunther
Fred & Marion Parenteau
Academy in Magnolia, DE. Join Jesse Manibusan as he leads the young people in prayer and song and as
parishioners with a wide range of talents to assist – are you creative? Organized? Do you enjoying taking pictures
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
we celebrate a “learning liturgy” together. This Junior High Rally, sponsored by the Office for Catholic
with your digital camera? Do you have layout or artistic experience? Or maybe you’d like to get to know some new
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Wilmington, will feature lunch, games, a keynote presentation, Mass and a
people? Just contact Lori at the parish office (634-2253 or lparks@beparish.com) if you would like to join the team.
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
dance. The cost is $20 and the deadline to register is this weekend. To sign up, please fill out the
No experience necessary – just a willingness to help. An initial planning meeting will take place on Wednesday,
Geraldine Prudot
Fran & Joe Dunnington
paperwork that has been sent
home and send it back through your teachers or to the Office of Rel. Ed. We
March 29th at 7pm (after soup & bread) in the Adult Ed. classroom.
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
are looking forward to 100% participation from all students!
BACK TO THE LORD
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
For the week of March 19, 2006
Shirley Strauss Kaliann Rose Fox
See insert for information about the Youth Ministry Easter Egg sale!
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
URGENT Pro-Life Action Alert – Sadly, both the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates have
Ella Spring
Katie Adkins
NEXUS
– The Diocesan Youth Conference is Sunday, April 2 at St. Thomas More High School in Magnolia, DE.
Weekly Offertory for 3/19
$
4,544.12
preliminarily approved legislation to fund the destruction of human embryos in science experiments.
This event gathers high school youth from across the Diocese for a day of prayer, song, motivation and dance. The
Tyler Fox
Ava Fox
Difference
+
$
160.12
“Maryland Stem Cell Research Act of 2006”, House Bill1/Senate Bill 144, will fund embryonic stem cell
cost is $25.00. Plan on being part of our parish group! Our parish has been well represented in years past. Contact
Alexis Harris
Roger Layton
research. Embryonic stem cells cannot be obtained without killing young human life, the life of a human
Energy Offset Collection
$ 1,028.05
Dr. Charles Richards
Joe & Paula Amalfitano
Fr. Carroll.
embryo who was conceived in the image and likeness of God. And embryonic stem cell research is far
Jerri Hunter
Griffin Bathras
Poor Box
$ 182.91
less promising than adult stem cell research, which is already treating patients and has no ethical barriers.
A High School Senior Retreat is planned for April 7/8 at the Berg Center in Ridgely. The theme of the retreat is
Dolores Fountain
Please contact your legislators urging them to vote “NO” on the final passage of House Bill 1/Senate Bill
“Taking It In” and will focus on helping young people in transition not to miss the great moments. If you would like to
144. Also, please contact Gov. Ehrlich, convey your opposition to the legislation, and urge him to veto it
join us, contact Fr. Carroll.
At times in life we are blind to those around us.
Questions of the Week …
should it win General Assembly approval. Go to the MCC website at www.mdcathcon.org for information
At other times, we see with exquisite clarity the
SODALITY NEWS
about the bill and how to contact your legislators.
I feel closer to the light when I … ?
needs of our human family. Programs for
Items Requested for Easter Basket Preparations
outreach are important at our parish. Ensure the
HELP WANTED!
The Ladies’ Sodality will be undertaking their annual project of preparing Easter Baskets for the homebound of our
How come the truth
continuation of these programs by making a
St. Gertrude Monastery in Ridgely is seeking a part-time nurse for the Sisters’
parish as well as the Catholic residents of area nursing homes. Your donations of items to be included in the
doesn’t always feel like light?
bequest in your will.
Infirmary. Hours and salary are negotiable (we can see that, if you have children, you
baskets are requested: small containers of lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, small Kleenex
would be able to be home after school hours). If interested, please send resume to
packets, notepads, pens, pencils, word puzzles, candy (individually-wrapped) and small stuffed animals ~ please,
How do I show my appreciation for
Sister M. Gerard, OSB, Prioress, 14259 Benedictine Lane, Ridgely MD 21660 or e-
NO BASKETS or EASTER GRASS. You may leave your donations at the interior entrance of either church in a bag
the gift God gave me in His Son?
or a box marked “Easter Basket Project”.
