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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, April 15, 2007
Sunday of Easter
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Religious Education
– Classes resume this Sunday, April 15th and continue on
Sunday, April 15
Having celebrated the joy of Easter we turn to the stories of the first
Saturday, April 14
the 22nd and 29th. Our program year will end on May 6 with our Super Sunday.
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2nd Collection – Building & Maintenance
reactors to the news and events that followed that first Easter. As
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
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Parish Photo Directory Distribution after
often happens to all of us, good news demands some transition
Intentions of Jamie Curley
HSRE (High School Religious Education) – only two class sessions remaining.
time. The disciples take some time to put all of the pieces together.
Masses
Note that the classes in April are on the 3rd and 5th Sundays and not the 2nd
and 4th
Sunday, April 15
They are amazed and afraid. It appears that Jesus did exactly what
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Rel. Ed/H.S. Rel. Ed./RCIA – 9:40am – FLC
as usual because of Easter. So, we meet this Sunday the 15th and then on the
7:15am
St. Benedict
He said He would do. The problem now is that they are the
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BVM Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am - FLC
29th. Your attendance and participation at the May Super Sunday is also expected
People of the Parish
remaining witnesses. They have to spread and defend the story. As
as we celebrate parish and learn together.
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Novena for Healing – 12:30pm – St. Elizabeth
8:30am
St. Benedict
often happens when working with God, God helps! God sends the
Monday, April 16
Hazel Lynch Smith
First Eucharist Preparation –
Our last session is this Tuesday, April 17 from 6:30
Holy Spirit to be healing action and to put the words and confidence
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- Hall
11:15am St. Elizabeth
– 7:30 in the Great Room (classroom area).
in those charged with the mission. In our first reading, Peter speaks
Tuesday, April 17
Mary Porter
with confidence about what has happened and we are told that he
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Staff Meeting –
Noon
– Pastor’s Office
Confirmation Preparation
– Our final gathering is our RETREAT at the Biden
allows the Spirit to be the power that helps him. Our gospel account
Tuesday, April 17
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1st Communion Session – 6:30pm – Great
Center in Cape Henlopen State Park, DE next Friday and Saturday. All
dramatically shows us that Jesus is now different and yet still
Room & Classroom
9:00am FLC Chapel
candidates/parents should have received a mailing in regard to this event.
recognizable to His own. Jesus, too, allowed the Spirit to be the
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Adult Bible Study – 7:00pm – A.E.R.
Mabel Shaw
Adult Confirmation
– Are you 18 years old or older, a baptized Catholic, received
power that helped Him accomplish our salvation. May we too grow in our confidence to
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Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale Set-up - Hall
Wednesday, April 18
your first Eucharist but for some reason have never been confirmed? Each year,
allow the Spirit of God to fill us and summon us into mission – the proclamation of the
Wednesday, April 18
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Bishop Saltarelli confirms such adults who are prepared by their parishes on the
good news that Christ is not dead. Christ is alive! He is here!
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Knights of Columbus Mtg. – 7:30pm –
A.E.R.
A Special Intention
Feast of Pentecost at the Cathedral. This year, Pentecost is May 27, 2007. If you
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Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale Set-up - Hall
In the contagious joy of Easter,
are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at this celebration and
Thursday, April 19
Thursday, April 19
Fr. Carroll
you fit the criteria, contact Fr. Carroll about preparation.
9:00am
FLC Chapel
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – A.E.R.
Francis C. & Claire H. Stevens
LITURGY
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Youth Choir – 7:00pm –
St. Benedict
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Friday, April 20
NOVENA for HEALING
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WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Our Novena ends on Sunday, April 15. Join us for the last of 9 gatherings of
Happy Birthday this week to: Sandra Brown (4-18), Amy
Friday, April 20
William C. Storey
prayer. As we commemorate Divine Mercy Sunday we pray trusting that God
DePasquale (4-18), Valerie Dube (4-18), Robert Simpson (4-18),
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Confirmation Retreat – Lewes, De.
offers his healing power to all who are open to His power to do so. We will begin
Zachary Mitchell (4-20), Pat Centofante (4-22), Wayne Mullen (4-
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Saturday, April 21
on Sunday at 12:30 at St. Elizabeth’s. Thank you to all who supported the novena
23), Daniel Ruskin, Sr. (4-23), Mary Vendetti (4-23)
Saturday, April 21
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
and a special thanks to those who inspired it and lead it.
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Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale – 6am – 1pm –
People of the Parish
Isabella Trevino, daughter of David & Stephanie Trevino and Samantha Murphy,
Hall
Sunday, April 22
daughter of Christopher & Katie Murphy, were baptized this Saturday. We celebrate the
Are you interested in a trip to the newly renovated Baltimore Basilica?
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Confirmation Retreat – Lewes, De.
beginning of a life of faith for these newly baptized infants as they receive the gift of new
7:15am
St. Benedict
The Liturgy Committee is considering hosting a bus trip to the newly renovated
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Annual Appeal Commitment Weekend
life in God’s spirit and become a part of the fellowship of the Church through the Rite of
Fr. Anthony Schelich, O.S.F.S
Baltimore Basilica of the Assumption sometime this summer. A date has not been
Sunday, April 22
Baptism.
8:30am
St. Benedict
set, but it would possibly be in June or July. If you think you might be interested,
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Rel.Ed./RCIA – 9:40am – FLC
Deceased Members of the
Paul Alber and Jennifer Morrision celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage this Saturday
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BVM Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am – FLC
Charles L. Knott Family
know. We would like to reserve a small bus for the trip if there is enough interest.
at St. Elizabeth Church. We offer our congratulations and prayers as they begin their life
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Annual Appeal Commitment Weekend
11:15am St. Elizabeth
The Basilica was the first great metropolitan cathedral and major religious building
together as husband and wife.
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Confirmation Proclamation – 11:15am – St. E.
Tim Dunnigan
constructed in America after the adoption of the Constitution. After its cornerstone
New Parish Directories have arrived!
was laid in July, 1806, it became a symbol of the religious freedom that was
Please pray for:
Directories will be available for pick-up after all masses this weekend. You may also stop
central to the newly formed United States. Renovations to the Cathedral were
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
by the parish office and pick up a copy. Those who were photographed for the directory
completed in November, 2006.
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
receive a free copy. If you were not photographed for the directory, there will be a $10
Old Testament
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Joan Hardee
fee.
New Testament
Rv 5:11-14
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWS
Rita Hriczko
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Gospel
Jn 21:1-19
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The next Habitat for Humanity Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 28 from
Virginia Dean
Iva Freeman
John Johansen
The St. Joan of Arch Council Knights of Columbus will meet this Wednesday, April 18th at
8am-10am in the Parish Hall. Join us for a delicious buffet breakfast and help us
Marvin Ebling
Tyler Fox
June Magrogan
7pm in the Adult Ed. Room in the Family Life Center for an important business meeting.
raise the roof on the next Habitat home. Cost for the breakfast is $6/person.
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
sss
All Knights should plan to attend!
Mike Chupek, Sr.
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
The Annual Habitat for Humanity Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, April 21
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
from 6am – Noon in our parish hall. If you have items that you would like to
2007 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
donate for the Yard Sale, you may drop them off any evening April 16-19 between
Tending the Flock, Responding to His Call
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst Geraldine Prudot
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
6-8pm or on Friday, April 20th anytime from 9am until 8pm at the parish hall.
Chris Alimenti
Emma Parry
Maryanne Brown
BACK TO THE LORD
Next weekend, our parish will conduct the 2007 Annual Catholic
Regina Usilton
Kelly Ruskin
Christine Messick
For the week of April 8, 2007
The next Breaking Bread Community Luncheon will be held next Saturday, April
Appeal. It is at this time each year when Bishop Saltarelli appeals to
Joe Irwin
Mary Lou Boutcher
21 from 11am-1pm at the St. Luke’s United Methodist Fellowship Hall (5th &
us on behalf of the Diocese of Wilmington to support the works of the
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
Michael Feltz
Mary Sharp
Nancy Callison
Franklin Streets, Denton). The menu will include barbecued chicken, potato salad,
Church within the Diocese. Funds from the Appeal help provide
Weekly Offertory for April 8
$ 5,283.88
Gerry Albright
Gibson Sharp
Mary Ellen Snively
baked beans and assorted desserts and beverages. There is no cost for the meal.
pastoral, charitable and educational programs and ministries to tens of
Difference
+ $ 457.88
Marie Shortall
Terri Kimbles
Dorothy Greer
Transportation is available
-
call 410-479-2171.
thousands of people in our 13-county Diocese. As parishioners of St.
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Michael Wood III
Benedict/St. Elizabeth Parish, we are proud to be a part of the Church
Poor Box
$
84.00
IN THE COMMUNITY
Eva Knussman
Joe McElwee Blanche Williams
of Wilmington. As members, it is important that we reach out and serve others by sharing
Easter
$
3,697.55
The Interfaith Life Committee representing 12 area churches is promoting a Golf
Charles Johnson
Mike Seiler
Virginia Blades
our resources. Just as we are one in the body of Christ, we must remember that we are
Holy Thursday Social Min. Collect. $ 474.00
Outing to be held at the Easton Club on Monday, May 14, 2007 for the benefit of
Joe Dunnington
Victor Fleegle
Chaz Mewshaw
one with the other parishes within our Diocese. The Annual Catholic Appeal offers us the
Holy Lands (Good Friday)
$ 637.25
CHOICES for Life Pregnancy and Help & Resource Center. The date is the
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras Cynthia Vonville
opportunity to work together to care for the Church by sharing the gifts God has granted
day after Mother’s Day so that the Golf Outing will serve as a tribute to mothers
Tom Boncella
Terri Wood
Adam Rybinksi
us. Our parish Appeal target is $33,600. Your financial support will assist us in reaching
Thank you!
along with providing help to their babies. The Interfaith Life Committee is soliciting
Francis Tierney
Dan Tuel, Sr. Bob Magrogan
that goal. Please give prayerful and thoughtful consideration to your resources and the
your help by asking that you play in the event, volunteer for one of the support
Michelle Bathras
Mike Musachio
Remember Mom this Mothers Day through a
needs of those served by the Annual Catholic Appeal and come to Church next weekend
tasks (you don’t have to know anything about golf) or make a donation. Contact
Evelyn “Dixie” Bitters
special Mass intention. Special cards are
prepared to complete your pledge card.
Ed Boyer (410.745.2299) for registration information or to offer your volunteer
available at the entrances of the churches to
Fred & Marion Parenteau
support. Donations payable to CHOICES Golf for Life should be mailed to:
send to your Mother to let her know that we are
Questions of the Week …
George & Gladys Schaeffer
CHOICES Golf for Life, 9114 Chapel Rd. Easton MD 21601.
praying in thanksgiving for her. If your Mother
John & Gerry Podlesny
has entered into eternal life and shares the
Do you recognize the risen power
A Benefit Fundraiser for kidney transplant recipient Carmine A. Poppiti, Jr.
crown of Mary, you can remember her by
of Christ in your daily life?
co-sponsored by the Delaware Knights of Columbus and Marydel Fire Company
completing the available intention envelope in
will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 6-10pm at the Marydel Firehall. Admission
church or in your packet. These envelopes will
Do you know someone who needs to hear the Good News?
is $15/person and the evening will include a silent auction, DJ, baked goods and
be placed on the altars on Mother’s Day
beef and beer. Contact Ralph Rossi at 302.492.3590 for more info.
Do you have the faith to tell them that God is with them?
Weekend, May 12/13.
