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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, June 11, 2006
The Most Holy Trinity
CONFIRMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
This Sunday, our Confirmation Candidates will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation
Saturday, June 10
The month of June has become a busy month for our parish.
Sunday, June 11
with Bishop Saltarelli and their families and sponsors, who represent our larger
Amidst the winding down of activities and formation classes, our
5:30pm St. Benedict
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2nd Collection – Father’s Day
Christian community, especially those of us who can not be present. The celebration
parish life goes into major celebration mode with Confirmation,
Intentions of Paola Hernandez
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Confirmation – 12:00pm –
St. Benedict
will take place at 12:00 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Church with a reception following. Our
Springfest and Volunteer Appreciation. All three events have
Tuesday, June 13
Sunday, June 11
community has been a marvelous witness for the candidates as to what a fuller life in
become traditions. Additionally this year, our Youth Ministry
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Bible Study – 7:00pm –
Adult Ed. Room
7:15am St. Benedict
the Holy Spirit can bring. Thank you all for your continued support, prayers and
Team has invited our young parishioners to retreat. The
Wednesday, June 14
thoughtfulness through cards and letters to our candidates on their journey.
We pray
Margaret J. Balling
message that gets communicated this month should not be one
·
Finance Council – 1:00pm – Resource Room
that the Holy Spirit will renew all our lives, strengthen our relationship with God and
8:30am
St. Benedict
that overwhelms us, but one that reminds us that faith must be
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Parish Leadership & BBQ – 7:00pm St. B & FLC
urge us onward in our faith journeys. The newly confirmed members of our parish
Chuckle & Margaret Startt
alive and active. In this month of Pentecost and the Feasts of
Thursday, June 15
community are:
10:15am St. Elizabeth
the Trinity and The Body and Blood of Christ, the Church liturgically goes into major
·
Bible Study – 9:30am –
Adult Ed. Room
Lindsay Alder
Patrick Brown
People of the Parish
celebration mode as well. The Church born out of faith expresses that faith. We proclaim
·
Youth Choir – 7:00pm –
St. Benedict
Gregory Campbell
Schuyler Fearins
Tuesday, June 13
the name of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit and we celebrate that our God comes to
Friday, June
16
Gabrielle Gianninoto
Acacia Hunter
9:00am
FLC Chapel
us profoundly and actually in Eucharist. As we are reminded that The Holy Spirit came
·
Youth Retreat – 5:00pm – depart St. Benedict
Tristan Hunter
Elizabeth King
A Special Intention
upon the Apostles and breathed on them, let us take a deep breath and take in that life.
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Ecumenical VBS Planning Mtg. – 7:00pm RUM
Dustin Manship
Corey McGlathery
Wednesday, June 14
Saturday, June 17
Miranda Murphy
Shelby Parenteau
Effective June 19, Bishop Saltarelli has reappointed me as your pastor for another term (6
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2nd Collection
– Building & Maintenance
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Mary Remaniak
Allison Rowe
years). As part of the process, I had to ask for him to do so and express why it would be
Deceased Members of the
·
Benediction after Mass
Kelsey Rowe
Valerie Taylor
good for me and the parish. There is great value and wisdom in making a commitment to
Charles L. Knott Family
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Youth Retreat – Sparks, Md.
Bert Trabing
Donald Twigg
you, and you to me, for the long haul. I embrace the opportunity to take the new energy,
Sunday, June 18
Jordan Uzelac
Ashley Waltrup
Thursday, June 15
spirit and growth alive among us and weave it with a rich history to provide the
Father’s Day
Lexi Whiteley
experience of a parish family. May God bless us as we use our individual gifts for the
9:00am FLC Chapel
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2nd Collection
–
Building & Maintenance
common good.
Colleen & Joe Borgia
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Benediction after Masses
A SPECIAL WELCOME
Friday, June 16
Congratulations to our young people who celebrate Confirmation this Sunday. Know that I
Also this weekend at the Confirmation Celebration Mass, we will offer a special
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Youth Retreat – 1:00pm – return St. Benedict
7:30am St. Elizabeth
have enjoyed being there for the journey! If you have learned anything, our Confirmation
welcome to two of our newest members of our faith community (now called
Neophytes
Please pray for:
Frank Remaniak
Team hopes that you have experienced and learned that we will be here for you. May you
– those who have just become Catholic): Tristan and Cacie Hunter!
After months of
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
always know the power of God’s Spirit dwelling in you for the benefit of His community.
preparation they will be confirmed and receive the Eucharist for the first time at the
Saturday, June 17
Cosby Stokes, Jr. Lilyan Hoare
Confirmation mass. They will partake of the gift of the Eucharist, which nourishes and
5:30pm St. Benedict
In God who is Father, Son and Spirit,
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
strengthens us to live the way that Christ wishes us to live. We are delighted that they
Father’s Day Intentions
Fr. Carroll
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
have completed their journey to the Lord’s Table with us. Our focus shifts from learning
Ethel Reisert Joan Hardee
Sunday, June 18
about our faith to living our faith. We look forward to their joining our parish family as we
PARISH COUNCIL
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
seek to follow the Lord more closely each day.
7:15am St. Benedict
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
This Wednesday is our Parish Leadership Night. It begins with prayer at 7pm in St.
Father’s Day Intentions
Go Golfing with the Gang!
Marvin Ebling
Amy Hall
Benedict. Our 2005-2006 Council will meet briefly and turn over the mission to the 2006-
8:30am St. Benedict
Again this year, one of our parishioners has offered to direct a 9-hole Spring Golf
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
2007 Council. Father Carroll will conduct the election of an Executive Officer, Secretary
Father’s Day Intentions
Debi Councell Mike Chupek, Sr.
Tournament for young parishioners, ages 5-18. This event will be held on
and two additional members of the Executive Committee. All Parish Leadership
10:15am St. Elizabeth
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
Monday, June 26 and will include lunch. Cost is $10 per person. To reserve a
participants are encouraged to attend a BBQ at the Rectory following the prayer or
Father’s Day Intentions
Jerry Fox Victoria Wingren
spot now and for more details, please call the Office of Religious Education.
council meeting.
Ron Rice
Virginia Gunther
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Wendy Scarano
Fred & Marion Parenteau
LITURGY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
Baccalaureate Mass for High School Graduates
Our parish is planning to operate a
Old Testament
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
Mark your calendars! It is time to celebrate, give thanks, and honor our high school graduates.
Vacation Bible School this summer and we need you!
Ex 24: 3-8
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
We will celebrate a Baccalaureate Mass on June 22nd at 7:00pm in St. Benedict Church. All
The Household of God is the fourth in our series of children’s Catholic retreats for
Geraldine Prudot
Fran & Joe Dunnington
are welcome! It’s how you do Youth Ministry.
New Testament
summer. The Household of God introduces children to the four marks of the Catholic
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
Heb 9:11-15
Church using Sacred Tradition & Sacred Scripture through lessons, games, songs and
For the month of June, there will be mass on Sunday at 7:15 am at St.
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
art projects and includes the following five dogmas: Christ founded the Catholic Church;
Benedict. Last week’s gathering was about 45-50 worshippers! For our size,
Gospel
Kelly Ruskin
Kaliann Rose Fox & Tyler Fox
His Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic; Peter was the leader among all the
that’s great and can certainly have an effect on seating for the other masses.
Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
apostles and his successors are the Popes; Bishops are the successors of the apostles;
The celebration will be appropriate and yet simple. After a few weeks, I will
Ella Spring
Katie Adkins
in the final decision on doctrines regarding faith and morals, the Church is infallible. Our
decide whether to continue into July, etc. Do you know of someone who
Larry Powell
Roger Layton
art projects will include the concept of “Living Stones” within the Church! Come and
would see this as an opportunity to get back to church? Do you know of any
Dr. Charles Richards
Paula Amalfitano
discover the truth about your Catholic faith! It is scheduled to run between July 10-14th
parishioner who can’t handle our normal crowds? Spread the word!
Jerri Hunter
Griffin Bathras
from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., and we will end our time together on Friday evening with Mass,
Dolores Fountain
Leonard Adkins
a picnic, and a play. The program will be open to all children from Pre-K on up. A week
Michael Feltz
Joseph Irwin
COMMUNITY NEWS
of spirituality and enlightenment is guaranteed! We need volunteers for teaching
Margaret Ellwanger
Mary Selby
Relay for Life set for Friday, June 16
assistants, food preparation, preparing/buying crafts, supervising games, taking photos,
Mary Sharp
Harper Lane
The Annual Relay for Life festivities will take place on Friday, June 16 at North Caroline
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
and playing the piano; all this to broaden the children’s Catholic formation. A lot of time
Theresa Kimmel
Nancy Callison
High School. The evening will begin with a Survivor’s Walk at 7pm at the track. Are you
BACK TO THE LORD
and energy will be required to make this a success. Won’t you please consider helping?
a cancer survivor? Contact Melanie Glover at 410-479-3949 to register for the Survivor’s
For the week of June 4, 2006
If your children are interested in participating, or if you can volunteer in any way, please
Walk or for more information. There will be a special reception for Survivor’s and their
call the Office of Religious Education. We will be holding our first planning meeting
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
guests beginning at 6pm. There is no registration fee to participate. All are welcome and
on Monday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the hall. YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED!
Weekly Offertory for 6/4
$
5,256.85
encouraged to attend the Relay for Life festivities
Difference
+
$
872.85
During our Vacation Bible School this year, we will be looking at different types of
cathedrals. Do you have any posters, slides, brochures or other visual aids of
FOR LAUGHS…
Poor Box
$
56.61
cathedrals around the world, from a trip or pilgrimage you have taken that you would
Seminary & Priest’s Cont. Ed. $ 960.05
like to share with us? Perhaps you would be willing to give a short presentation and
New photos have been added from last weekend’s
show our children any souvenirs from your trip. We will also be looking at building
Springfest Family Day and information and forms are
Thank you!
some primitive arches from various materials during our craft time if you could lend a
available on the Youth Ministry page pertaining to the
hand, it would be greatly appreciated!
upcoming Summer Retreat.
Planned giving includes stewardship of time and
ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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The annual Ecumenical Vacation Bible
talent as well as stewardship of treasure.
School will also be held again this summer. This year’s Ecumenical Vacation Bible
Planned giving means planning for the future
–
School will be held each evening on July 17 through July 21 and the theme is “Fiesta:
for retirement needs and for the future of our
Where Kids are Fired Up About Jesus!” The next planning meeting for the
children
– as well as the future of our parish.
Ecumenical VBS will be held on Thursday, June 15 at 7pm in the Ridgely United
Consider a bequest in your will to benefit St.
Questions of the Week …
Methodist Fellowship Hall.
Volunteers are needed to assist with skits, music, crafts,
Benedict/St. Elizabeth Parish.
and various other duties and are encouraged to attend this meeting. Please contact
What is the name that I most often use for God?
Cheryl Carmean at 410-364-5729 for more information or if you would like to volunteer.
How is it helpful? What are its limitations?
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