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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, May 13, 2007
Sunday of Easter
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Catechists and Catechetical Team
Sunday, May 13
Real peace, the peace that Jesus talks about, not the same as
Saturday, May 12
Plan on joining us on Wednesday, May 23 at 7pm in the Great Room for a year-
Mother’s Day
the opposite of war. With this peace, arguments can be
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
end meeting and a look to the future.
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2nd Collection – Campus Ministry
continued, battles waged, people can disagree – but people
Mother’s Day Intentions
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Knights of Columbus Plant Sale – after Masses
can still experience God’s peace. God’s peace is not grounded
Summer Parish Vacation Bible School –
This year’s theme will be “Seeking
Sunday, May 13
in a particular situation or condition. It is grounded in love. It is
·
Springfest Weekly 50/50 Sales
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after Masses
Jesus: The Way, the Truth and the Life” and the program will be held on Sunday,
7:15am
St. Benedict
then, an inner calm, inner strength and possessed wisdom.
Monday, May 14
July 22 through Wednesday, July 25 from 6-8:30pm each evening. We are
Mother’s Day Intentions
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BVM Sodality Mtg. -7:00pm –
R.R.
gathering the adult team of teachers, craft coordinators, set designers, game
8:30am
St. Benedict
As we celebrate Mother’s Day and the great examples that
Tuesday, May 15
leaders, kitchen help, music leaders, etc… For more information, call Cathy Lough
Mother’s Day Intentions
surround us, we pray that on this day they will know our
·
Staff Meeting –
Noon
– P.O.
(410-754-7199), Jill King (410-758-3329) or Fr. Carroll.
11:15am St. Elizabeth
appreciation for all that they do. We hope that at least today,
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Adult Bible Study – 7pm – A.E.R.
Mother’s Day Intentions
they will find peace and rest. Mom’s find it difficult to say: “NO”
Ecumenical Summer Vacation Bible School
– We are looking for interested
Wednesday, May 16
so they are constantly on the run rarely finding the time to slow
members for the planning team. If you are one of those people, contact Cheryl
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Finance Council Budget Planning Mtg. –
Tuesday, May 15
down. May Mom’s celebrate this day by resting and in that
Carmean at 410-364-5729. There will be a planning meeting on May 22 at 7pm at
10:00am – R.R.
9:00am FLC Chapel
remind themselves through the experience how important it is
St. Benedict’s with members of the Ridgely UMC & Ridgely Church of the
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Knights of Columbus Mtg. –7:00pm -Hall
Herbert & Mary Shaw
for them to always find a place, a quiet place, where they can
Brethren. The Ecumenical VBS will be held on July 9-13 and the possibility of
Thursday, May 17
Wednesday, May 16
rest in thanksgiving and meet God who gives a peace and the
offering the program in the daytime instead of the evening is being explored.
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – A.E.R.
strength that the world can not give. May you rest in the Lord.
7:30am St. Elizabeth
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Youth Choir Practice – 7:00pm – St. B.
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Robert Kapa
Happy Mother’s Day!
Saturday, May 19
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Thursday, May 17
May all find rest.
·
Priesthood Ordination – 10:00am – Cathedral
Happy Birthday this week to: Erick Hovland (5-15), William
9:00am
FLC Chapel
Fr. Carroll
Hynson (5-15), Seth McCullough (5-15), Fred Parenteau (5-
of St. Peter – Wilmington, DE
Thomas McCormack
15), Emma Smith (5-15), Emily Jo Spiering (5-15), Leonard
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2nd Collection
–
Ascension
Friday, May 18
Vogt (5-15), Joan Dize (5-16), Stefan Fessenden (5-16),
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Parish Council Elections – during Mass
Cassidy Joseph (5-16), Tolbert Rowe (5-16), Meredith Sides (5-16), Rachel
7:30am St. Elizabeth
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Springfest Weekly 50/50 Sales
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after Masses
This Thursday, the Feast of the Ascension, is not celebrated as Ascension THURSDAY
Greenleaf (5-17), Gloria Anthony (5-18), Mick MacDonald (5-18), Ryan Callahan
Sissy Pastirik
Sunday, May 20
anymore in the Diocese of Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington, and most others. The
(5-19), Valerie Taylor (5-19), Jason Tuel (5-19), Jesse McCullough (5-20),
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2nd Collection –
Ascension
Saturday, May 19
feast is transferred to the 7th Sunday of Easter. A few dioceses: Philadelphia, Boston,
Henrietta Wood (5-20), Emily Carnochan (5-21), Steve Hovland (5-21), Tristan
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Parish Council Election – during Masses
New York, have kept the feast on Thursday. Note: Anyone attending Fr. Gabage’s Mass
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Hunter (5-21), Jeremy Wurtz (5-21)
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Springfest Weekly 50/50 Sales
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after Masses
in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Sunday, like me – it’s the Seventh Sunday of
Chuckle Startt
Easter. Crossing diocesan lines means you will miss the Feast of the Ascension – not
SPRINGFEST 2007
Sunday, May 20
Please pray for:
your fault!
Our 6th annual Springfest Dinner/Auction will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007
7:15am
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Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
beginning at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Your donations of items & theme baskets
People of the Parish
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
You are invited to attend the Ordination of John B. Gabage on Saturday, May 19 at the
are vital to the success of the Silent & Live Auctions. Do you frequent a local
8:30am
St. Benedict
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Joan Hardee
Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington at 10:00 am. Be aware, however that seating will be
business who might be interested in making a donation? Are you willing to donate
Robert Sheets
Rita Hriczko
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
limited. We enjoy the wonderful “problem” of four new priests for our diocese. They
a store-bought or hand-crafted item? If you are interested in creating a theme
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Virginia Dean
Iva Freeman
John Johansen
wanted to be ordained in the cathedral, but it only holds around 500. On Sunday, May 20,
basket, check out the board at the entrance of either church and take a tag with a
Brianna N. Freeman
Marvin Ebling
Tyler Fox
June Magrogan
Father John Gabage invites you to his Mass of Thanksgiving at Immaculate Conception
theme that interests you (or, just let us know if you have a theme of your own). All
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
BVM Church, 600 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA. The mass begins at 2:00pm and will be
auction donations should be delivered to the parish office by Friday, May 25th.
Mike Chupek, Sr.
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
followed by a reception. Call the parish office if you plan to attend so that we can help his
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Don’t forget to turn in your Auction/Dinner coupon & payment if you are
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
parents with numbers and possibly communicate some carpooling to those who might be
planning on attending the event.
Event tickets will also be on sale this weekend
Old Testament
Acts 1:1-11
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
interested.
after all masses. And, send in those raffle tickets so that you are included in the
New Testament
Eph 1:17-23
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst Geraldine Prudot
50/50 drawing whose winner will be drawn at the Auction on June 2nd. Contact
Gospel
Lk 24:46-53
Chris Alimenti
Emma Parry
Maryanne Brown
LITURGY
Regina Usilton
Kelly Ruskin
Christine Messick
During the Month of May we are encouraged to celebrate the example of Mary, our
have any questions.
Joe Irwin
Mary Lou Boutcher
Blessed Mother. The Parish Religious Ed Office and Resource Room has materials that
sss
The winning number of last weekend’s weekly 50/50 was: 058314
and the winner
Michael Feltz
Mary Sharp
Nancy Callison
can help your family celebrate traditions in the month of May.
will receive $ 79.00. Check the numbers on your ticket stubs and call the parish
Gerry Albright
Gibson Sharp
Mary Ellen Snively
Check out the video Paul & Anne Fountain created for our Confirmation Retreat about
office if you are holding the winning ticket. The weekly 50/50 raffles will continue
Marie Shortall
Terri Kimbles
Michelle Bathras
Eucharistic Adoration. You can find in on our homepage under the Confirmation group
this weekend – tickets can be purchased after any mass at the cost of 5 for $1.
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva
Knussman
picture.
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Mike Seiler
Blanche Williams
BACK TO THE LORD
PRESENTER COUPLES SOUGHT
Bob Magrogan
Terri Wood
Virginia Blades
PARISH COUNCIL
For the week of May 6, 2007
The Diocesan Family Life Bureau is seeking married couples to be presenter
Joe Dunnington
Victor Fleegle
Chaz Mewshaw
Review the insert in this weekend’s bulletin which gives a brief profile of the 7 nominees
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
couples at Engaged Encounter weekends. You can help couples preparing for
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras Cynthia Vonville
for this year’s Parish Council. You will be asked to cast your ballot for 3 of the nominees
marriage by sharing the experience of your married life with them. Interested
Weekly Offertory for May 6
$
6,039.61
Tom Boncella
Mike Musachio
Dan Tuel, Sr.
in the Parish Council election which will be held next weekend (5/19-20) at all masses.
couples should call Jennifer at the Family Life Office for more details. (302) 655-
Difference
+ $ 1,213.61
Francis Tierney
Mike Chupek Jr. Nina Taylor
2007 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
9624.
Evelyn “Dixie” Bitters
Thank you for your response! We have reached our goal with a total of $34,619 collected
Poor Box
$
60.30
YOUTH MINISTRY
Fred & Marion Parenteau
to date.
Annual Catholic Appeal participants who pledged and elected to make monthly
Building & Maintenance
$ 957.50
Retreat Weekend at Franciscan University/Steubenville
George & Gladys Schaeffer
payments can expect to receive a pledge reminder statement at the end of May.
Participants and Parents are invited to an orientation meeting on Thursday, May
John & Gerry Podlesny
Reminders will continue on a monthly basis from June through November. Payments
Thank you!
24 at 7pm in the Hall.
should be mailed in the self-addressed return envelope provided with your statement.
Today’s reading from Revelation offers a vision
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
of the City of God, the new Jerusalem. “But,” the
If you or someone you know is hurting from an abortion, help is available. Local
Prayer is powerful! Is there someone on the above
bishops’ pastoral on stewardship reminds us,
retreats sponsored by the Cecil County Pregnancy Center can help you come to
prayer list that has experienced significant recovery
A Mother’s Day Prayer
“that ‘life to come’ is in continuity with this
terms with the emotional and spiritual pain you may be experiencing as a result of
since their name was first added? Let us know. The
Gracious Father, you have given this world the gift of
present life through the human goods, the
abortion. The next retreat is scheduled for June 1 – 3. The retreat and
more focused our prayer list is, the more we can join
worthy human purposes, which people foster
femininity, womanhood and motherhood – especially in our
registration are confidential. For information or to register, please contact Michele
together in offering our prayers for those who most
need them at a given time. Also, don’t forget to utilize
now.”
own mothers. May we cherish our mothers as instruments of
the Prayer Books at the entrance of either church.
grace, as leaders of families and societies, and as cooperators
Enter the names of those who are ill or who are in need
with God’s plan to teach their children the way to Heaven.
Questions of the Week …
of prayers for any reason; or, enter your own personal
Bless them with abundant faith, hope and love. With the
prayer intentions. The books are presented during the
When, this week, will you rest?
Presentation of the Gifts at every weekend liturgy.
prayers of the Blessed Mother, we ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen!
How can you be reassured that
the Spirit of God dwells among you? us?
