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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, May 20, 2007
Sunday of Easter
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
All Catechists and Members of the Catechetical Team
Sunday, May 20
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. Having instructed His disciples,
Saturday, May 19
Plan on joining us this Wednesday, May 23 at 7pm in the Great Room for a year-
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2nd Collection – Ascension
Jesus departs to open up for them the fulfillment of the promise to be with them always.
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
end meeting and a look to the future.
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Parish Council Election – during Masses
Chuckle Startt
What is most striking about our Gospel that we read today is that
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Springfest Weekly 50/50 Sales - after Masses
Summer Parish Vacation Bible School –
This year’s
Sunday, May 20
the prayer of Jesus before His death expresses not just trust in
Tuesday, May 22
theme will be “Seeking Jesus: The Way, the Truth and
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St. Benedict
the Father but also in his disciples. Jesus did not dwell on past
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Adult Bible Study – 7pm – A.E.R.
the Life” and the program will be held Sunday, July 22
People of the Parish
glories. He looked at those who prayed with Him, a weak and
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Ecumenical Vacation Bible School Mtg.
through Wednesday, July 25 from 6-8:30pm each evening.
8:30am
St. Benedict
motley little group. But Jesus believed that those eleven really
We are gathering the adult team of teachers, craft
– 7pm -
Resource Room
Robert Sheets
did belong to the Father, and that through those earthen vessels
Wednesday, May 23
coordinators, set designers, game leaders, kitchen help,
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his work would carry on. Jesus prayed for His disciples because
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Catechists Meeting
–7pm –Great Room
music leaders, etc… For more information, call Cathy Lough
Brianna N. Freeman
he believed that the best was yet to be. We, that Church, that
(410-754-7199), Jill King (410-758-3329) or Fr. Carroll.
Thursday, May 24
sometimes weak and motley group, should experience each day
Tuesday, May 22
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – A.E.R.
Ecumenical Summer Vacation Bible School
– We are looking for interested
with the hope and possibility that it can be better than the one
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Steubenville Mtg. for Parents & Participants
9:00am FLC Chapel
members for the planning team. If you are one of those people, contact Cheryl
before. May we continue to trust in Him and ascend our prayers
– 7pm - Hall
Fran Dunnington
Carmean at 410-364-5729. There will be a planning meeting this Tuesday (May
to the One who is with us always.
Friday, May 25
Wednesday, May 23
22) at 7pm at St. Benedict’s with members of the Ridgely UMC & Ridgely Church
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Deadline for Springfest Auction Donations
7:30am St. Elizabeth
of the Brethren. The Ecumenical VBS will be held on July 9-13 and the possibility
In His blessing,
Saturday, May 26
Mary Porter
of offering the program in the daytime instead of the evening is being explored.
Fr. Carroll
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2nd Collection
–
Seminary & Priests’ Education
Thursday, May 24
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Springfest Weekly 50/50 Sales
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after Masses
LITURGY
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
9:00am
FLC Chapel
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Springfest Dinner/Auction Ticket Sales
Mark your calendars! Take note!
Walk for the Homeless
You’re Invited!
William Ross
– after Masses
Starting next Sunday, May 27, mass will be celebrated on Sundays at
This fun activity, planned and sponsored by Caroline County’s Voice of the
Friday, May 25
Sunday, May 27
10:15am at St. Elizabeth (through Labor Day weekend). Mass at
Homeless, is one in which the whole family can get involved. Gather at the track
7:30am St. Elizabeth
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2nd Collection –
Seminary & Priests’ Education
11:15am will resume on September 9, 2007. And, on Saturday, June
at Martin Sutton Park in Ridgely on Sunday, May 27 beginning at 8:30am. By
John Ahern
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Springfest Weekly 50/50 Sales
-
after Masses
2, 2007, the 5:30pm mass will be celebrated at St. Benedict Church in
walking the path you will help to bring the problem of homelessness to a new level
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Springfest Dinner/Auction Ticket Sales
Saturday, May 26
conjunction with Springfest.
of awareness. You can decide how far you want to walk – there are no set limits.
– after Masses
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
You can walk ½ mile or a full mile. The walk is a symbolic gesture of solidarity
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R.C.I.A. – 9:40am – A.E.R. & R.R.
Joseph Dombroski
with those who suffer homelessness, a way of letting them know that you really
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Strawberry Festival - Ridgely
care. There is no entry fee but any donations will be accepted. You can make a
Next Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost. Help us decorate the Church –
Sunday, May 27
Please pray for:
difference! For further information, visit the Voice of the Homeless website at
YOU! Wear Red!
7:15am
St. Benedict
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
People of the Parish
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
8:30am
St. Benedict
Ministry Schedules are on their way!
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Joan Hardee
If you or someone you know is hurting from an abortion, help is available.
Ruthanna Callahan
Attention all Liturgical Ministers…the ministry schedules for June, July & August should
Rita Hriczko
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Local retreats sponsored by the Cecil County Pregnancy Center can help you
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be arriving in your mailbox sometime next week. Be on the lookout for them.
Virginia Dean
Iva Freeman
John Johansen
come to terms with the emotional and spiritual pain you may be experiencing as a
A Special Intention
Marvin Ebling
Tyler Fox
June Magrogan
result of abortion. The next retreat is scheduled for June 1 – 3. The retreat and
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
registration are confidential. For information or to register, please contact Michele
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Mike Chupek, Sr.
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Happy Birthday this week to: William Blankenship Jr. (5-22),
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
Jennifer Farina (5-22), Cynthia Ingram (5-22), Peter Schirmer (5-22),
Old Testament
Acts 1:1-11
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
Diane Twigg (5-22), Charles Vogt (5-22), Andrew Dhue (5-24),
VOCATION REFLECTIONS
New Testament
Eph 1:17-23
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
Jessica Ruskin (5-24), Teresa Shirley (5-25), Rick Breeding (5-26),
Jesus reminds His disciples that they are witnesses to His death and resurrection
Gospel
Lk 24:46-53
Chris Alimenti
Emma Parry
Maryanne Brown
Richard Fernald (5-26), Julia Garrett (5-26), Bernard Liswell (5-26),
as well as to the forgiveness of sins. Priests, deacons, sisters and brothers bear
Regina Usilton
Kelly Ruskin
Christine Messick
Paula Amalfitano (5-27), Dan Finnerin (5-27), Kent Hunter (5-27),
witness to these saving mysteries by their ministry in service to God’s people.
Joe Irwin
Nina Taylor
Mary Lou Boutcher
sss
Donny Marvel (5-27), Rachel Brandenburg (5-28)
Are you interested in finding out what opportunities exist for you to serve in this
Michael Feltz
Mary Sharp
Nancy Callison
great venture? Call or write to Fr. Joe Cocucci, Diocesan Director of Priestly and
Gerry Albright
Gibson Sharp
Mary Ellen Snively
SPRINGFEST 2007
Marie Shortall
Terri Kimbles
Michelle Bathras
Our 6th annual Springfest Dinner/Auction will be held on Saturday,June 2, 2007 beginning
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Your donations of items & theme baskets are vital to the
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
success of the Silent & Live Auctions. Do you frequent a local business who might be
A SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITY
BACK TO THE LORD
Bob Magrogan
Chaz Mewshaw
Joe Dunnginton
interested in making a donation? Are you willing to donate a store-bought or hand-crafted
For the week of May 13, 2007
Good News International Summer 2007 Kick-Off Concert
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
item? If you are interested in creating a theme basket, check out the board at the
Many of you may remember our time spent with Bill Wegener of Good News
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
Tom Boncella
Mike Musachio
Dan Tuel, Sr.
entrance of either church and take a tag with a theme that interests you (or, just let us
International at our Lenten Parish Mission in February, 2006. Well, Bill & his
Weekly Offertory for May 13
$
4,234.34
Francis Tierney
Mike Chupek Jr.
know if you have a theme of your own). All auction donations should be delivered to the
partners in ministry at Good News International will be offering their annual
Difference
($
591.66)
Evelyn
“Dixie”
Bitters
parish office by this Friday, May 25th. Don’t forget to turn in your Auction/Dinner
Summer Kick-Off Concert on Saturday, June 23 at St. Veronica’s Church (4215
coupon & payment if you are planning on attending the event.
Event tickets will also
Hwy. 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731) beginning at 8pm. Featured performer at the
Fred & Marion Parenteau
Poor Box
$
51.00
be on sale next weekend (May 26/27) after all masses. And, send in those raffle tickets
concert will be Tony Melendez. Tony is an inspiring and gifted musician who has
George & Gladys Schaeffer
Campus Ministry Support
$ 664.00
so that you are included in the 50/50 drawing whose winner will be drawn at the Auction
played before Pope John Paul II. His performances are captivating and
John & Gerry Podlesny
on June 2nd. Contact Lori or Kathy in the Parish Office (410-634-2253 or
unforgettable. Tickets are $8/person. The Saturday concert will be followed by 3
Thank you!
days of Good News at the 11th Annual Catholic Tent Revival at the same location
on June 24, 25 & 26 (each evening from 6:30-10pm; Admittance is Free!). For
The winning number of last weekend’s weekly 50/50 was: 058862
and the winner will
The second reading today contains the somber
Prayer is powerful! Is there someone on the above prayer
more information, call 800.430.0586. Find out more about Tony Melendez at
receive $43.50. Check the numbers on your ticket stubs and call the parish office if you
warning that Jesus is coming soon and will bring
list that has experienced significant recovery since their
are holding the winning ticket. The weekly 50/50 raffles will continue this weekend –
to each person the reward that his or her
name was first added? Let us know. The more focused our
tickets can be purchased after any mass at the cost of 5 for $1.
conduct deserves. Has my stewardship of the
prayer list is, the more we can join together in offering our
blessing entrusted to me been such that I could
prayers for those who most need them at a given time. Also,
PRESENTER COUPLES SOUGHT
respond joyfully, “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!”?
don’t forget to utilize the Prayer Books at the entrance of
Questions of the Week …
The Diocesan Family Life Bureau is seeking married couples to be presenter couples at
either church. Enter the names of those who are ill or who
Engaged Encounter weekends. You can help couples preparing for marriage by sharing
are in need of prayers for any reason; or, enter your own
Remember a time when you felt
2007 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
the experience of your married life with them. Interested couples should call Jennifer at
personal prayer intentions. The books are presented during
Thank you for your response! We have reached
Jesus with you in a special way.
the Family Life Office for more details. (302) 655-9624.
the Presentation of the Gifts at every weekend liturgy.
our goal with a total of $34,744 collected to date.
How do you remain open to future experiences?
Annual Catholic Appeal participants who
YOUTH MINISTRY
pledged and elected to make monthly payments
Retreat Weekend at Franciscan University/Steubenville
can expect to receive a pledge reminder
Participants and Parents are invited to an orientation meeting on Thursday, May 24 at
statement at the end of May.
7pm in the Hall.
