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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, June 18, 2006
The Body and Blood of Christ
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
YOUR BAPTISMAL CALL COMES ALIVE
Saturday, June 17
Sunday, June 18
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, formerly
A catechist is faithful to the past, open to the future, but especially dedicated to
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
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2nd Collection –
Building & Maintenance
deepening the faith of the present generation. A catechist is the backbone of the
referred to as the Feast of Corpus Christi. The present title offers a more
Father’s Day Intentions
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Benediction after Masses
Mystical Body of Christ and the guarantee that the Bible will be printed tomorrow. A
complete understanding of the Eucharist, its elements and the strength
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Youth Retreat – 1:00pm – return St. Benedict
Sunday, June 18
and power of its connection to preceding stories and scriptural
catechist is the one of the busiest people in the parish and still somehow finds time to
Monday, June 19
symbolism. Old Testament covenants spoke of blood sprinkled on people
do those important things that transmit faith to younger generations. A catechist is
7:15am St. Benedict
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Vacation Bible School Planning – 7:00pm - Hall
faith, hope and love attached to arms and legs, aches and pains, family duties and not
and altars. Our Eucharistic theology connects that understanding as we
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Tuesday, June 20
enough time. Their salary? $0.00, but priceless riches from their God, fellow catechists,
speak of the blood of Christ poured out for us to invite us into a new
8:30am
St. Benedict
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Bible Study – 7:00pm –
Adult Ed. Room
covenant. We do not often think of taking part in these “messy” events for
and those they teach. Why not think of joining them? We can always use a few good
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Wednesday, June 21
our salvation, yet Jesus our Messiah takes up the covenant of Moses,
men and women! Contact Jaynie Taylor if you are interested.
10:15am St. Elizabeth
renews and fulfills it for us on his cross. He changes things once and for all so that we can,
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Knights of Columbus Mtg. – 7:30pm - Hall
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
here and now, today, take part in his work, opening divine grace and life to the world. The
Thursday, June 22
Our parish is planning to operate a
Tuesday, June 20
Eucharist draws us into the work of his cross which constantly leads us to and from the altar of
·
Bible Study – 9:30am –
Adult Ed. Room
Vacation Bible School this summer and we need you!
9:00am
FLC Chapel
sacrifice. Where the life is broken and poured, where sacrifice is made real, our lives intersect
·
Baccalaureate Mass – 7:00pm –
St. Benedict
The Household of God is the fourth in our series of children’s Catholic retreats for
Intentions of Gabrielle Gianninoto
and find meaning in the life of Christ given to us. May we process from this celebration
Saturday, June 24
summer. The Household of God introduces children to the four marks of the Catholic
identified by its action constantly in the act of becoming the mystical Body and Blood of Christ.
·
BVM Ladies Sodality Cook-Out – 4:00pm –
Wednesday, June 21
Church using Sacred Tradition & Sacred Scripture through lessons, games, songs and
League Home
7:30am St. Elizabeth
At the altar of the Lord,
art projects and includes the following five dogmas: Christ founded the Catholic Church;
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2nd Collection
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Works of the Holy Father
Jean Baptist Esquerre
His Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic; Peter was the leader among all the
Fr. Carroll
Sunday, June 25
apostles and his successors are the Popes; Bishops are the successors of the apostles;
Thursday, June 22
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2nd
Collection
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Works of the Holy Father
Happy Father’s Day! In conversation with Deacon John, he made mention of a poem written by
in the final decision on doctrines regarding faith and morals, the Church is infallible. Our
9:00am FLC Chapel
his great uncle. It is a poem that I happened to use at the conclusion of the homily at my “first
art projects will include the concept of “Living Stones” within the Church! Come and
Please pray for:
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mass” in 1993. The author from my resource was “Author Unknown”. Our conversation, as
discover the truth about your Catholic faith! It is scheduled to run between July 10-14th
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Friday, June 23
many, reveals the small world we often have to remind ourselves that we live in. We both
from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., and we will end our time together on Friday evening with Mass,
Cosby Stokes, Jr. Lilyan Hoare
agreed that the poem would be an appropriate reflection for Father’s Day.
a picnic, and a play. The program will be open to all children from Pre-K on up. A week
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
of spirituality and enlightenment is guaranteed! We need volunteers for teaching
Irene Blythe
The Guy in the Glass
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
assistants, food preparation, preparing/buying crafts, supervising games, taking photos,
Saturday, June 24
by Dale Wimbrow, Sr. (c) 1934
Ethel Reisert Joan Hardee
and playing the piano; all this to broaden the children’s Catholic formation. A lot of time
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
and energy will be required to make this a success. Won’t you please consider helping?
When you get what you want in your struggle for self,
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
Brianna N. Freeman
If your children are interested in participating, or if you can volunteer in any way, please
and the world makes you King for a day,
Marvin Ebling
Amy Hall
call the Office of Religious Education. We will be holding our first planning meeting
Sunday, June 25
then go to the mirror and look at yourself,
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
thisMonday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the hall. YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED!
and see what that guy has to say.
7:15am St. Benedict
Debi Councell Mike Chupek, Sr.
People of the Parish
During our Vacation Bible School this year, we will be looking at different types of
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife,
8:30am St. Benedict
cathedrals. Do you have any posters, slides, brochures or other visual aids of
Jerry Fox Victoria Wingren
whose judgment upon you must pass.
Frances B. Fattic
cathedrals around the world, from a trip or pilgrimage you have taken that you would
Ron Rice
Virginia Gunther
The feller whose verdict counts most in your life
10:15am St. Elizabeth
like to share with us? Perhaps you would be willing to give a short presentation and
Wendy Scarano Fred & Marion Parenteau
is the guy staring back from the glass.
show our children any souvenirs from your trip. We will also be looking at building
Margaret Ann Lucas
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest,
some primitive arches from various materials during our craft time if you could lend a
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
for he's with you clear up to the end,
hand, it would be greatly appreciated!
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
and you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test
Geraldine Prudot
Fran & Joe Dunnington
ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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The annual Ecumenical Vacation Bible
if the guy in the glass is your friend.
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
Old Testament
School will also be held again this summer. This year’s Ecumenical Vacation Bible
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
Job 38: 1, 8-11
School will be held each evening on July 17 through July 21 and the theme is “Fiesta:
You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum,
Kelly Ruskin
Kaliann Rose Fox & Tyler Fox
Where Kids are Fired Up About Jesus!” Volunteers are needed to assist with skits,
New Testament
and think you're a wonderful guy,
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
music, crafts, and various other duties and are encouraged to attend this meeting.
2 Cor 5:14-17
but the man in the glass says you're only a bum
Ella Spring
Katie Adkins
Please contact Cheryl Carmean at 410-364-5729 for more information or if you would
if you can't look him straight in the eye.
Larry Powell
Roger Layton
Gospel
like to volunteer.
Dr. Charles Richards
Paula Amalfitano
Mk 4:35-41
You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years,
Jerri Hunter
Griffin Bathras
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
and get pats on the back as you pass,
Dolores Fountain
Leonard Adkins
but your final reward will be heartaches and tears
Today’s feast reminds us that we are one in Christ, especially so after we
Michael Feltz
Joseph Irwin
if you've cheated the guy in the glass.
consume his body and blood. Jesus reminds us that he is the symbol of God’s
Margaret Ellwanger
Mary Selby
new covenant with us humans. Jesus ushers in the reign of God which is
Mary Sharp
Harper Lane
Today is a day for us all to hold up a mirror for Dad and help him feel good!
characterized by peace, love, justice, truth, and holiness. We are to act as if that
Theresa Kimmel
Nancy Callison
reign of God were fully realized here on earth.
PARISH COUNCIL
Our 2006-2007 Parish Council met briefly on Wednesday, June 14 and elected an Executive
HELPING HANDS
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Committee. The Executive Committee is Fred Bradbury; Exec. Officer, Lindsay McCormick;
We need a little bit of help. Mary & Kibby Kibler have a
BACK TO THE LORD
Secretary, Flo Petroski and Maureen Durner. The Executive Committee advises the pastor and
large lot that needs a Spring clean-up. We are planning a 2-
For the week of June 11, 2006
works with him to plan the agenda for upcoming Parish Leadership Nights. I thank these
3 hour visit on Saturday, June 24 (approximately 9am-Noon)
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
passionate members of our community and I look forward to engaging them in the leadership
to help rake, weed, prune, etc… Please bring your own
of the parish.
Weekly Offertory for 6/11
$ 4,919.63
garden tools. Mary & Kibby give so much of themselves to
New photos have been added from last weekend’s
Difference
+
$
535.63
our community. Let’s give them a hand! Directions to the
LITURGY
Springfest Auction & Dinner.
Kibler Home: Take Rt. 480 towards Greensboro. At the
Baccalaureate Mass for High School Graduates
Poor Box
$ 20.10
stoplight in Greensboro, turn right and go over the bridge; at
Mark your calendars! It is time to celebrate, give thanks, and honor our high school graduates.
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988.05
We will celebrate a Baccalaureate Mass on June 22nd at 7:00pm in St. Benedict Church. All
the end of the bridge, turn right onto 313. Go approximately one mile to Fox
are welcome! It’s how you do Youth Ministry.
Grape Farm. Make a right into the Fox Grape community. Stay on Fox Grape Rd.
Thank you for your support of
to Brookwood Rd. Turn left onto Brookwood. The Kibler’s home is the 2nd house
our parish and the universal Church
For the month of June, there will be mass on Sunday at 7:15 am at St.
through your sacrificial gifts.
on the left – 25865 Brookwood Road, Greensboro ~ 410-482-8145.
Benedict. Last week’s gathering was again about 45-50 worshippers! For our
size, that’s great and can certainly have an effect on seating for the other
masses. Thank you for your positive feedback. We will continue this
celebration for the summer.
Questions of the Week …
How do I process the experience of the Eucharist into my world?
Do people wonder what there is about you?
What should I tell Dad that he needs to hear today?
