ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, April 20, 2008
Fifth Sunday of Easter
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Saturday, April 19
Pope Benedict’s visit this week has captured the attention not only of
Happy Birthday this week to: Pat Centofante (4-22), Wayne Mullen (4-23),
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
faithful Catholics, but the intrigue of so many others. His message of hope
Daniel Ruskin, Sr. (4-23), Mary Vendetti (4-23), Mary Vodak (4-24), Katherine
Gary Parenteau
is so needed. His message of hope found in identification with Jesus Christ
Martin (4-25), Kim George (4-26), Michael Hernandez (4-26), Dawn Auman (4-27),
Sunday, April 20
is essential to who we are encouraged to be. In His example this week, the
Michael Quisay (4-27), Allison Rowe (4-27), Hunter Walters (4-28), Rene Wright
7:15am
St. Benedict
Holy Father put into action what he preached. For a preferably quiet and
(4-28)
A Mother’s Intention
shy man, he plays the part of Vicar of Christ well. He is open to let Christ
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Benjamin Jacob Davis, son of Jeffrey & Silvia Davis was
8:30am
St. Benedict
act through him. We, too, need to be reminded of our mission to
Sunday, April 20
baptized this weekend. We celebrate the beginning of a life of
Intentions of Paul Sutton
communicate that Christ is our hope. As the official t-shirt to commemorate
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2nd Collection - Building & Maintenance
faith for this newly baptized infant as he receives the gift of new
11:15am St. Elizabeth
the pope’s visit echoes his words: “The one who has hope lives
life in God’s spirit and becomes part of the fellowship of the
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BVM Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am - Hall
Tim Dunnigan
differently.” Possessing such hope, all of us can embody the spirit that I found so
Church through the Rite of Baptism.
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Rel.Ed./RCIA/Scripture Sharing –9:40am– FLC
7:00pm St. Benedict ~ YOUTH MASS
powerful in Nationals Stadium on Thursday. We just have to be open to let Christ act
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Sunday Night Sundaes following Youth Mass - Hall
People of the Parish
through us. The gospel this Sunday provides the words of encouragement that we need:
Tuesday, April 22
“I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” We only have to preach it.
Parish Hall
– After discussion concerning the time and energy that rentals of the
Tuesday, April 22
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Adult Bible Study
– 7:00pm –
A.E.R.
hall have demanded on the part of staff and pastor, as well as the effects of
9:00am FLC Chapel
Preparing a place for you,
Wednesday, April 23
necessary rules that had to be put in place for a variety of renters, Fr. Carroll has
Intentions of Ann Malasky
Fr. Carroll
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Adult Choir Practice – 6:00pm – St. Benedict
decided to no longer rent the hall. The hall will be available for use to celebrate the
Thursday, April 24
Wednesday, April 23
life of the parish. Inquiries should be made to Fr. Carroll who will make such
Thank you for your response to the Annual Catholic Appeal,
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – A.E.R.
decisions in favor of active parishioners only and thus void the need for restrictive
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Through
advanced solicitation and
pledge commitments thus
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1st Eucharist Gathering – 6:30pm – Hall
regulations.
Arpad Sebestyen
far, we have reached our target of $34,500. Remember that
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Echoes of Faith Catechists Session – 6:30pm-
Thursday, April 24
Our 7th annual Springfest Dinner/Auction will be held on Saturday, May 31,
the parish will receive a 50% return of any amount over our
A.E.R.
9:00am
FLC Chapel
2008 beginning at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Every parishioner will receive a
target. Pledge cards can be returned for the next few weeks.
Saturday, April 26
Intentions of Deacon Hal Jopp
mailing during the next few days which includes information about the event and
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CPR & First Aid Class – 8:30am-12:30pm – Hall
how you might be able to help. Your donations of items & theme baskets are vital
PARISH FINANCES
(Pre-Registration required)
Friday, April 25
to the success of the Silent & Live Auctions. Weekly 50/50 raffle tickets will be
As we place our trust in you.
2008 Parish Stewardship Commitment
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2nd Collection
–
Mother’s Day
7:30am St. Elizabeth
sold after all masses beginning next weekend. Contact Lori or Kathy in the Parish
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Springfest Weekly 50/50 after Masses
Connie Bennett
You will receive a mailing early this week which will include educational information
Sunday, April 27
about stewardship and a commitment card that will help us plan for the coming year.
Saturday, April 26
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2nd Collection
–
Mother’s Day
Parish Directory Updates
– We are currently working on an update to the SB/SE
You will be asked to return the card as you enter church on the following weekend. Each
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
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Springfest Weekly 50/50 after Masses
parishioner telephone/address directory. If you do not wish your information to be
week, our bulletin will include stewardship reflections as we place our trust in God. That
Joseph Dombroski
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BVM Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am - Hall
contained in that booklet, please contact Lori at the parish office. Thank you.
is the extent of the campaign. There will not be reminder letters or statements mailed
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Rel.Ed./HS Rel. Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing –
Sunday, April 27
out during the year; however, our database can provide you with that information should
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
you need it. For those interested, information will be provided for electronic fund
9:40am – FLC
7:15am
St. Benedict
The Habitat for Humanity workday has been rescheduled for next Sunday, April
transfers. The embrace of total stewardship will continue to shape the conscience of our
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11/12 High School Rel. Ed. – 9:40am – Rectory
Gary Parenteau
27th at 1:00PM in Federalsburg.
If you interested, but did not get the information,
parish leadership.
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Habitat for Humanity-HS Youth Ministry Workday –
8:30am
St. Benedict
please contact Brian Zedalis at the parish office.
Intentions of David Remaniak
1:00pm - Federalsburg
SOCIAL MINISTRY
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Our very last Youth Mass
for this catechetical year will be held this Sunday, April
Need Assistance?
Please pray for:
People of the Parish
20th at 7:00PM.
Afterwards, join us for Sunday night Sundaes in the hall!
Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome. Has the economy found
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
you in a place that you never expected? Are you embarrassed to ask your church for
The Youth Ministry Team will be selling tickets for the HS Trivia Night at the
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
help? We are here to help you with such stresses. Even amidst financial cautiousness,
Emerson House
which is set for Friday, May 9th.
$10 enters you into the trivia
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Mary Sharp
Old Testament
Acts 8:5-8,14-17
we are called to be mindful of those of our brothers and sisters in need. Have you hit a
contest, and covers all the wings, mini pizzas, mac & cheese, and hot dogs you
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
New Testament
1 Pt. 3:15-18
wall? Do you stress about how you are going to make it? Call Fr. Carroll at the parish
can eat!
Prizes will be given away all evening!
Friends from outside the parish
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
Gospel
Jn 14:15-21
office and express your stress in confidence. Maybe we can help.
may attend, but everyone must have a signed consent form on file.
You can pick
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Joe McDermott
up a consent form when you purchase your ticket, or download the form from the
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
CAN you help?
Any
questions,
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
There are several ways that you can put cans to good use:
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
please contact Brian Zedalis at the parish office.
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
* Place all of your empty aluminum cans in one of the wooden Habitat for Humanity
BACK TO THE LORD
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
can houses – one is located at the back corner of St. Elizabeth Church, the other is
The Youth Ministry Team is looking for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade volunteers to
For the week of April 13, 2008
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
located in the alley behind the parish hall (next to the plastic green/tan shed). Your
help coordinate the High School Senior Reception on Sunday, May 18th at 4PM.
If
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Griffin Bathras
donations will help to “raise the roof” on Habitat homes in Caroline County.
you are interested, please contact Mr. Z!
Christine Messick
Deborah Turner
Cynthia Vonville
Weekly Offertory for April 13
$
4,730.37
* Donate canned goods to benefit the food pantries at St. Martin’s Barn and the
Joe Irwin
Aaron Ricker
Mary Lou Boutcher
This year’s budget for offertory
$
5,250.00
LITURGY
Samaritan House. Currently, we are seeking donations of green beans, peas, tuna, or
Angie Mills
Mickey Moure Frank Farina
Difference
- ($ 519.63)
LITURGY CORNER
beef stew for the Samaritan House shelves. You may place your donations in the
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
What should I do with my hands in the communion procession?
brown, lidded baskets at the entrance of either church.
Poor Box
$
56.75
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
Your hands should be folded in front of you at least above your waist, if not higher.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
David Wood
Upon approaching the sacrament, bow your head in reverence to our Lord. Keep
MONTHLY OFFERTORY REVIEW
Religious Education
- Next Sunday, April 27, will be the last in-classroom religious
June Magrogan
Vincent Cassidy
Marianna Breeding
your hands folded if you wish to receive the Eucharist on your tongue. If you wish
For March, 2008
education gathering for all students. We will conclude our Catechetical year with our
Trey
Breeding
Kahle Clegg
Amanda Krow
to receive the Body of Christ in your hand, form a throne or cradle with your hands
Monthly Budget for March $ 26,250.00
May Crowning and final Super Sunday gathering of the year on Sunday, May 4.
Emily Lawrence
Regina
Usilton Marie Talosi
extended out to receive Him at chest level.
Actual Offertory for February $ 24,869.68
Virginia Bradley Jack Donahue
John Podlesny
Difference
- ($ 1,380.32)
Adult Confirmation
– Are
you 18 years old or older, a baptized Catholic, received your
REMINDER to all Liturgical Ministers….
Evelyn “ Dixie” Bitters
Fred & Marion Parenteau
first Eucharist but for some reason have never been confirmed? Each year, Bishop
Thank you!
We are currently working on the ministry schedule covering June, July and August.
V Please notify the parish office if a member of
Saltarelli confirms such adults who are prepared by their parishes on the Feast of
Remember Mom this Mothers Day through a
Pentecost at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington. This year, Pentecost is May 11th.
your family is admitted to the hospital or is ill.
during those months for which you will be unavailable to serve.
special Mass intention. Cards are available at the
If you are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at this celebration and
Elijah Cup
– This weekend, the Elijah Cup and accompanying prayer journal will
entrances of the churches to send to your Mother
you fit the criteria, contact Fr. Carroll as soon as possible about preparation.
be presented to
Mary Vendetti. If you are interested in taking the cup home for a
to let her know that we are praying in thanksgiving
First Eucharist
–
Our next session will be held this Thursday, April 24.
week to pray in a special way for vocations to the priesthood, we encourage you to
for her. If your Mother has entered into eternal life
contact the parish office or Mrs. Sue Fleegle (410-482-8914).
and shares the crown of Mary, you can remember
Adult Bible Study
–
On May 1 the Adult Bible Study group, facilitated by Mrs. Linda
her by completing the available intention envelope
Ruskin, will begin a new unit of study on 1st Corinthians. This would be a great time for
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
in church or in your packet. These envelopes
new members to join the group. There are two time options from which to choose –
Adult Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, April 23rd
at 6:00pm in St. Benedict’s.
should be put into in the 2nd collection basket at
either Tuesday evenings at 7pm or Thursday mornings at 9:30am. For more
any mass next weekend and will be placed on the
To all cantors and musicians:
The May monthly rehearsal for cantors/musicians
information, or to express your interest in joining the group, contact Lori Parks in the
altars on Mother’s Day Weekend (May 10/11).
will be held on Tuesday, May 6th
at 6:00pm in St. Elizabeth.
parish office.
