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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, April 9, 2006
Palm Sunday
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PART OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Saturday, April 8
Sunday, April 9 ~ Palm Sunday
Some special notes for these days…
The Catholic Church invites you to come and see!
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
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2nd Collection – Rice Bowl
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?
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The Diocesan Chrism Mass is Monday, April 10 at 7:30 at Holy Cross Church in
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Sodality Hospitality - 9:30am - Hall
Are you unbaptized but recognize a need for spirituality in your life?
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Dover. All are invited to join Bishop Saltarelli, the priests of the diocese and the
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Rel. Ed./RCIA/AF – 9:40am – FLC
Sunday, April 9
Were you baptized into another religion or into the Catholic Church, but never received any formal
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diocesan community for this celebration of priesthood and blessing of the Holy Oils
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Sodality Easter Basket Making – 1:00pm - Hall
religious education?
Palm Sunday
to be used throughout the year in parishes and institutions around the diocese.
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Triduum Practice – St. Benedict
Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just don’t know what the next step is to become
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8:30am St. Benedict
one of the Catholic faithful?
Holy Thursday – 2:00pm
Albert P. Dembosky
We begin the Sacred Triduum like any family begins a special time; around a table.
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Are you yearning for something more in your life?
Good Friday - 2:30pm
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11:15am St. Elizabeth
Join us for a parish covered dish dinner Thursday at 5:30. The Mass of the Lord’s
Maybe you have been looking for enrichment in your life in all the wrong places? The Rite of Christian
Easter Vigil
- 3:00pm
People of the Parish
Supper will follow at 7pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be encouraged
Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the place for you. Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic
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Youth Formation – 6-8pm - Hall
until 10pm in the chapel. If you have not let us know if you will be attending the
Tuesday, April 11
Community through RCIA. It is a learning and loving process in which conversion of the heart brings you to
Monday, April 10
covered dish, please call or email the parish office.
Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Savior. “Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome,
9:00am
FLC Chapel
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Chrism Mass – 7:30pm – Holy Cross, Dover
and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of
Helene Bernier
Continuing tradition and our desire to share this special week with
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Thursday, April 13 ~ Holy Thursday
heart. Your souls will find rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden light.” (Matthew 11:28-39).
For more
our Christian brothers and sisters, we will be participating in the
Wednesday, April 12
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Holy Thursday Covered Dish Supper – 5:30pm –
information on becoming a Catholic, call the parish Office of Religious Education at
(410) 634-1921.
Denton Area Clergy Crosswalk. It begins at 3pm at St. Elizabeth’s
Hall
7:30am St. Elizabeth
and takes us on a journey of 7 area churches and the 7 last words
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Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament after mass
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN RCIA THIS MONTH?
Frances B. Fattic
of Christ. Join us for all or some of the walk.
A SPECIAL WELCOME…
until 10:00pm - Chapel
Thursday, April 13
Next weekend at the Easter Vigil Mass, we will offer a special welcome to five of the newest members of
Friday, April 14 ~ Good Friday
We have been refraining from joy in this Lenten season. Our joy ritually
7:00pm St. Benedict
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our faith community (now called Neophytes – those who have just become Catholic): Debi Ansley, Linda
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Parish Office Closed
breaks forth at the Gloria at the Easter Vigil. Each family is invited to bring a
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Pinder and Kaitlyn, Joshua & Justin Bathras!
After months of preparation they will be confirmed and
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2nd Collection
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Holy Land Shrines
bell to ring during the refrain of the Gloria to add to the sense of joy. Please
receive the Eucharist for the first time at the Easter Vigil mass. Justin will also be baptized. They will
Friday, April 14
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Ecumenical Cross Walk –
Noon
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begins at St.
bring your bell in something that will prevent it from making noise before and
remain with us for the entire liturgy and partake of the gift of the Eucharist, which nourishes and
7:00pm St. Benedict
Elizabeth Church
after its use.
strengthens us to live the way that Christ wishes us to live. We are delighted that they are completing their
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
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Stations of the Cross – 3:00pm – St. Benedict
journey to the Lord’s Table with us. Our focus shifts from learning about our faith to living our faith. We look
See the Triduum insert to learn more about these special days and our
Saturday, April 15 ~ Holy Saturday
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Saturday, April 15
forward to their joining our parish family as we seek to follow the Lord more closely each day.
weekly calendar for a complete list of liturgies and events for Holy Week and
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2nd Collection Easter
8:00pm
St. Benedict
Continued blessings on your journey towards the Easter sacraments!
Easter.
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RCIA Vigil Practice – 11:00am St. Benedict
Easter Vigil
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Sunday, April 16 ~ Easter Sunday
Intentions of Fr. Norman Carroll
Praying for a holy week for you,
Are you an adult (over 18 years of age) baptized Catholic who has not yet been confirmed? Please take a
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2nd Collection
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Easter
Sunday, April 16
Fr. Carroll
moment to consider what the Church teaches us about this Sacrament. The catechism of the Catholic
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Easter Egg Hunt after 9:30am Mass – St. Benedict
Easter Sunday
Church states, “Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace. It is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in
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NO Rel. Ed./RCIA/AF
Join me on a trip to Rome in 2007! A number of you have asked if I would put together a
order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our
8:00am St. Elizabeth
parish trip to Rome. Working with Peter’s Way Tours, I have an 8 day trip planned for January
bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the
People of the Parish
Please pray for:
8-15, 2007. The trip will take us to Rome, we will be staying on the “front steps of the Vatican”,
Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.” [1316]. As can be seen, the Sacrament of Confirmation
9:30am
St. Benedict
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
but in a hotel with a day trip to Assisi. There will be Eucharist celebrated in some of the great
continues the initiation of the baptized into fullness of Christian life within the Church. Those who receive
Brianna N. Freeman
Cosby Stokes, Jr. Lilyan Hoare
churches of Rome. It will invite you into another world of history, spirituality and Italian living.
Confirmation answer the call to put their faith into action by responsibly witnessing to Christ in word and
11:30am St. Elizabeth
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
The cost of the trip is $1895 + $195 tax (additional $350 for a single room supplement) For
deed. As we live our lives in Christ, we must always be mindful that it is our baptismal responsibility to
Margaret Startt
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
more information (brochure with itinerary) contact me or stop by the Parish Office.
spread and defend the faith. If you desire to deepen your spiritual life within the Church, you are invited to
Ethel Reisert Joan Hardee
attend our Adult Confirmation classes. Please call the Office of Religious Education if you, or someone you
PARISH & FAMILY LIFE
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
know, are interested!
Happy Birthday this week to: Lois Ostrowski (4-12), Megan Anderson (4-
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
Sessions begin Sunday, April 23RD at 7:00 p.m. in the Resource room.
Old Testament
13), Kassandra Chouinard (4-13), Garrett Clark (4-13), Mark Daly (4-13),
Casey Mears Marvin Ebling
Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Adam Jack Wood (4-13), Catherine Wood (4-13), Nicholas Belay (4-14),
THE WHOLE CHURCH EDUCATES AND FORMS THE LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN!
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
Evelyn Tippett (4-14), Joe Jordan (4-15), Ernest Smith (4-15), Stephen Copp
We can work as harvesters, ready to help them as they pass from one stage of development to another.
Debi Councell Mike Chupek, Sr.
New Testament
(4-16), Mary Jo Gavin (4-16), Amanda Jopp (4-16), Jessica Parks (4-16),
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
Children learn by doing. Our rituals in the Catholic Church act as guides to truth.
By participating in the
Col 3:1-4
Chris Spinner (4-16), John Campbell (4-17)
community life of our church, children and adults will come to experience and reap the fruits of our Liturgy;
Jerry Fox Victoria Wingren
they will come to appreciate our history and Catholic traditions; they will learn the value of fellowship and
Ron Rice
Virginia Gunther
Gospel
An Ambitious Project is Underway!
ultimately become true Disciples of Christ.
To foster the community life of our church, as seen through the
Wendy Scarano
Fred & Marion Parenteau
Jn 20:1-9
At the first Directory Committee meeting this past Wednesday (3/29) a lot of
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
eyes of Religious formation, we have established an association to help in the classrooms if the Catechist
ideas surfaced as we talked about the vision for our next parish directory. Our
needs any help; but also to help plan activities for families, whether seasonally or otherwise. If you are
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
last directory was published in 2003 and since then we have welcomed
interested in this particular interest group, please contact Jaynie Taylor, DRE for further information.
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
numerous new families to our parish. Although this will be an ambitious
Geraldine Prudot
Fran & Joe Dunnington
FIRST EUCHARIST
undertaking, it should also prove to be fun project. We are still searching for parishioners with a
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
The last scheduled session will be Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30. I will hand out Banner kits for each family to
wide range of talents to assist – are you creative? Organized? Do you enjoying taking pictures
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
work on at home. Our “Bread of Life” Retreat will be held Sunday, April 23rd from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the
with your digital camera? Do you have layout or artistic experience? Or maybe you’d like to get
Shirley Strauss
Kaliann Rose, Tyler & Ava Fox
Parish Hall. On this retreat, we will play, learn, and pray to gain a better understanding of God, others and
to know some new people? Just contact Lori at the parish office (634-2253 or
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
ourselves. Adults are reminded to bring the bread or items they signed up for. All make-up work should be
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Ella Spring
Katie Adkins
done by that time. I ask that you bring the Banners back to me as soon as possible. They will be used on
BACK TO THE LORD
willingness to help. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 16 at 7pm.
Alexis Harris
Roger Layton
For the week of March 26, 2006
the Pew ends to mark the row, one for each family. See you there!
Dr. Charles Richards
Joe & Paula Amalfitano
Jerri Hunter
Griffin Bathras
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
CONFIRMATION
Thank you to all who supported our Easter Egg fundraiser. Proceeds will help fund a Youth
Dolores Fountain
Leonard Adkins
Weekly Offertory for 3/26
$
4,678.19
Our next scheduled event will be our Retreat at the Biden Center in Lewes, DE
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Friday April 21st and
Ministry Summer Retreat the weekend of June 16-18 at Baltimore’s Archdiocesan Retreat
Difference
+ $
294.19
Saturday April 22nd. We ask that you pray for our candidates as they spend time in personal retreat. May
Center in Sparks, MD.
their time apart from us and their daily schedules help them deepen their commitment to the Holy Spirit, the
Easter Flowers
$
1,095.50
Catholic Church, and our community. On Sunday, June 11th we will celebrate the sacrament of
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Poor Box
$
63.72
Confirmation. We invite you to join with families, sponsors, friends, our pastor and Bishop Saltarelli for this
The Annual Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 6am –
special day. Our community has been a marvelous witness for the candidates as to what a fuller life in the
MONTHLY OFFERTORY REVIEW
Noon in our parish hall. If you have items that you would like to donate for the Yard Sale, you
Holy Spirit can bring. Thank you all for your continued support,
prayers and thoughtfulness through cards
may drop them off any evening, April 19-21, between 4-7pm at the hall.
For March, 2006
and letters to our candidates on their journey. Any questions and concerns please call the Office of
Monthly Budget for March $ 17,536.00
Religious Education.
Check out www.beparish.com for some Lenten Rice Bowl reflections from parishioner, Celeste
Actual Offertory for March,2006 $ 19,221.12
Gregory, a CRS volunteer currently serving in Madagascar. All Rice Bowl offerings will be
Difference
+ $ 1,685.12
“THERESE” MOVIE
collected this weekend.
Join your fellow parishioners on Thursday, April 27th
at 1:30 p.m. and again 7:00 p.m. in our Parish Family
Your will is a plan for the distribution of the assets
Life Center Hall to experience viewing this moving Leonardo DeFilippis depiction of the true story of Saint
Questions of the Week …
you have accumulated as a result of the God-given
Therese of Lisieux: Ordinary Girl, Extraordinary Soul. This movie recounts her life from her Victorian
gifts you have received throughout your life. What
What will I do for myself this week that I have never done before?
French family through her journey to Rome to beg Pope Leo XIII for permission to enter the Carmelite
can you give back for all that you have received?
monastery at the unheard of age of 15. Through the rigors of monastic life, she made the surprising yet
What will I do this week for someone else?
Please consider a bequest in your will for our parish
simply discovery that holiness can be achieved by small acts of love and compassion – a spiritual path she
or Catholic Charities.
What will I consciously do for Jesus this week?
called the “Little Way”. Come and connect with us for this breathtaking event during the Easter season!.
