12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, June 25, 2006
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
YOUR BAPTISMAL CALL COMES ALIVE
Saturday, June 24
Sunday, June 25
In this Sunday’s gospel we find the disciples terrified by the
A catechist is faithful to the past, open to the future, but especially dedicated to
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storms on the sea as Jesus sleeps. Often times we, today’s
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2nd Collection –
2nd Collection Works of the Holy
deepening the faith of the present generation. A catechist is the backbone of the
disciples, feel tossed about by the storms of our world and we
Father
Brianna N. Freeman
Mystical Body of Christ and the guarantee that the Bible will be printed tomorrow. A
think that Jesus is sleeping on the job. We ask: “why doesn’t He
Tuesday, June 27
Sunday, June 25
catechist is the one of the busiest people in the parish and still somehow finds time to
hear me, why doesn’t he help?” Like the first disciples we have
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Prayer Shawl Group Mtg. – 10:00am – FLC
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do those important things that transmit faith to younger generations. A catechist is
to realize that it’s not about the storm, it’s about trusting in His
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Parish Directory Sign-Up Team Meeting
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faith, hope and love attached to arms and legs, aches and pains, family duties and not
People of the Parish
presence to bring us calm. The more we are focused on the
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enough time. Their salary? $0.00, but priceless riches from their God, fellow catechists,
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St. Benedict
storm, the more we get caught in its wind and waves. If only we
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Bible Study – 7:00pm –
Adult Ed. Room
and those they teach. Why not think of joining them? We can always use a few good
Frances B. Fattic
could see the stability of the Christ’s presence we could level
Wednesday, June 28
men and women! Contact Jaynie Taylor if you are interested.
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out the surges about us. From the earliest times, the Church
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Staff Calendar Planning Mtg. – 10am – P.O.
Margaret Ann Lucas
was symbolized in art and the construction of houses of
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Thursday, June 29
worship as a ship. The Church was the vehicle in which the
Tuesday, June 27
The Household of God is the fourth in our series of children’s Catholic retreats for
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Bible Study – 9:30am –
Adult Ed. Room
community could journey through the storms and get to the
summer. The Household of God introduces children to the four marks of the Catholic
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other side. Still today we call the main body of the church the “nave” from the Latin word “navis”
Church using Sacred Tradition & Sacred Scripture through lessons, games, songs and
Please pray for:
Joseph Dombroski
meaning: boat. May these summer days help you to appreciate this image and symbol. May
art projects and includes the following five dogmas: Christ founded the Catholic Church;
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Wednesday, June 28
you know safety gathered together upon the waters.
His Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic; Peter was the leader among all the
Cosby Stokes, Jr. Lilyan Hoare
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apostles and his successors are the Popes; Bishops are the successors of the apostles;
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
Welcoming the summer,
Maire Berk
in the final decision on doctrines regarding faith and morals, the Church is infallible. Our
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Fr. Carroll
art projects will include the concept of “Living Stones” within the Church! Come and
Ethel Reisert Joan Hardee
Thursday, June 29
discover the truth about your Catholic faith! It is scheduled to run between July 10-14th
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
9:00am FLC Chapel
PARISH COUNCIL
from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., and we will end our time together on Friday evening with Mass,
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
Dominick Mavro
Our 2006-2007 Parish Council met briefly on Wednesday, June 14 and elected an Executive
a picnic, and a play. The program will be open to all children from Pre-K on up. A week
Marvin Ebling
Amy Hall
Committee. The Executive Committee is Fred Bradbury; Exec. Officer, Lindsay McCormick;
Friday, June 30
of spirituality and enlightenment is guaranteed! We need volunteers for teaching
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
Secretary, Flo Petroski and Maureen Durner. The Executive Committee advises the pastor and
assistants, food preparation, preparing/buying crafts, supervising games, taking photos,
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Debi Councell Mike Chupek, Sr.
works with him to plan the agenda for upcoming Parish Leadership Nights. I thank these
and playing the piano; all this to broaden the children’s Catholic formation. A lot of time
Intentions of Schuyler Fearins
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
passionate members of our community and I look forward to engaging them in the leadership
and energy will be required to make this a success. Won’t you please consider helping?
Jerry Fox Victoria Wingren
Saturday, July 1
of the parish.
If your children are interested in participating, or if you can volunteer in any way, please
Ron Rice
Virginia Gunther
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call the Office of Religious Education.
Wendy Scarano Fred & Marion Parenteau
HELP WANTED
James C. Blades
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
Our Parish Finance Council could use some additional membership with specific
During our Vacation Bible School this year, we will be looking at different types of
Sunday, July 2
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
interests/skills. 1. We need an individual who possesses an interest or expertise in investing
cathedrals. Do you have any posters, slides, brochures or other visual aids of
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
options and monitoring. 2. We need an individual with an interest or expertise in creation of
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cathedrals around the world, from a trip or pilgrimage you have taken that you would
Geraldine Prudot
Fran & Joe Dunnington
reports which would include financial data and graphics to be presented to the committee,
Volkmar Wentzel
like to share with us? Perhaps you would be willing to give a short presentation and
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
diocese and the parish at large. If you can help us in either of these areas, speak with Fr.
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show our children any souvenirs from your trip. We will also be looking at building
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
Carroll.
People of the Parish
some primitive arches from various materials during our craft time if you could lend a
Kelly Ruskin
Kaliann Rose Fox & Tyler Fox
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hand, it would be greatly appreciated!
Parish Council Ad Hoc Committee being formed
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
Intentions of Susan Lewis
With the goal of formation by September, an Ad Hoc Committee of the Parish Council will be
Ella Spring
Katie Adkins
ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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The annual Ecumenical Vacation Bible
formed to formulate how best we can prepare for continuing and future growth. The issue has
Larry Powell
Roger Layton
School will also be held again this summer. This year’s Ecumenical Vacation Bible
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
been a constant concern of the council and at this time it seems wise to gather together our
Dr. Charles Richards
Paula Amalfitano
School will be held each evening on July 17 through July 21 and the theme is “Fiesta:
own group of experts to chart a course. We are looking for individuals who have an expertise in
Jerri Hunter
Griffin Bathras
Where Kids are Fired Up About Jesus!” Volunteers are needed to assist with skits,
Old Testament
real estate, construction, development & planning, engineering, etc. The goal of this Ad Hoc
Dolores Fountain
Leonard Adkins
music, crafts, and various other duties and are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Wis 1: 13-15, 2: 23-24
Committee would be to explore options and present the council with a plan.
Michael Feltz
Joseph Irwin
Please contact Cheryl Carmean at 410-364-5729 for more information or if you would
Margaret Ellwanger
Mary Selby
like to volunteer.
The next planning meeting is this Monday, June 26 at 7pm at
New Testament
LITURGY
Mary Sharp
Harper Lane
2 Cor 8:7,9, 13-15
Ridgely United Methodist Church.
On Thursday evening, through Deacon John Gabage’s planning, we celebrated a
Nancy Callison
Terri Kimbles
baccalaureate mass for our high school graduates. Thank you to all who responded to the
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Gospel
Virgil Adams
invitation and to Deacon John for his preaching & presence to our young adults.
Mk 5:21-43
Happy Birthday this week to:
Ed Centofante (6-27), Michael
Lindemann (6-27), John Remaniak (6-27), Ariel Pasciak (6-28),
Votive Candles
Priesthood Discernment Retreat
Dorothy Bailey (6-30), Kay Hoffman (6-30), Calvin Huber (6-30),
There is a long tradition in the Catholic Church of lighting candles for a specific intention.
The Diocese of Wilmington will
Michael Kegley (6-30), Mitchell Mann (7-1), Geraldine Podlesny (7-
Whether it is a prayer for healing, hope or thanksgiving, the burning candle signifies a prayer
sponsor a “Priesthood Discernment
1), Sharon Helmly (7-2), Margaret Ellwanger (7-3), David Pasciak
going up to God. In both churches, as well as in the chapel, there is a small group of candles
Vocation Retreat” weekend on
for this purpose. A donation of $1.00 is customary. This tradition encourages private devotion
(7-3), Carol Seward (7-3)
August 18-20 at the Jesuit Center for
as well as invites the community into praying your silent prayers. In a special time of need,
Spiritual Growth in Wernersville, PA.
More graduate news…
know that this option is there.
This retreat is open to single men, ages 18-45, who
Zach Wallace graduated from Salisbury State University and plans to teach.
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
7:15am Mass continues
believe God might be calling them to the priesthood.
BACK TO THE LORD
For the month of June, there will be mass on Sunday at 7:15 am at St.
The cost of the retreat is $100; some need-based
May God welcome into eternal life Victoria Buesgens,
For the week of June 18, 2006
Benedict. Last week’s gathering was again about 45-50 worshippers! For our
assistance is available. For more information,
wife of parishioner Mr. Pete Buesgens and Theresa Kimmel, a
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
size, that’s great and can certainly have an effect on seating for the other
contact Fr. Joe Cocucci at 302-573-3113.
Catholic resident of Caroline Nursing Home who was visited by many
Weekly Offertory for 6/18
$
3,823.98
masses. Thank you for your positive feedback. We will continue this
of our Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick.
Difference
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($
560.02)
celebration for the summer.
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An Ambitious Project is Underway!
Poor Box
$
149.22
Wedding Anniversary Liturgy
Our last parish directory was published in 2003 and since then we have
Building & Maintenance
$ 754.25
On Sunday, December 4, 2006, Bishop Michael Saltarelli will celebrate Mass with all
have been added from last weekend’s
welcomed numerous new families to our parish. This is an ambitious
couples in the diocese celebrating 25 and 50 or more years of married life. The Mass will
Youth Ministry Summer Retreat.
undertaking that will require the assistance of numerous parishioners.
Thank you!
be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 500 West St., Wilmington, DE 19801 at 11:00
After several initial planning meetings, we have now defined some sub-
a.m. Mass will be followed by a brunch at the Spencer Hotel (formerly The Wyndham),
committees and we are seeking additional volunteers. The Sign-UpTeam will assist
St. Paul reminds us in the second reading
that
700 N. King St., Wilmington. Brunch will be provided at no cost for those married 25
parish families in signing up for photography sessions as well as send them reminder
Christ died “so that those who live might live no
years or 50 or more years. Other couples and guests are invited to attend the brunch at
postcards before the photo session dates. This team will have a meeting this
longer for themselves.” What we give to and do for
the cost of $14 per person ($7.00 for children between ages 5 and 10; free for children
Tuesday, June 27th at 7pm in the Hall.
The Welcoming Team will provide
others, we give to and do for Jesus!
under 5). We ask each couple wishing to attend this celebration to contact the parish
hosts/hostesses for the photo session dates and will ensure a smooth flow as parish
office for a simple form to complete.
families wait to be photographed. The Presentation Team will be composed of
Next weekend’s 2nd
Collection will be for
parishioners who will be trained to use a computer program that will allow parish
the Works of the Holy Father.
Questions of the Week …
families to view and order their photos after they are taken. These 2 teams will have a
meeting on July 18th. If you think you might be interested in helping on any of these 3
While facing the squalls, I have come to know Jesus as…?
How do I communicate my awe for the power of God?
or simply attend one of the scheduled meetings. No experience necessary – just a
willingness to help. With your time and talents, we can make this vision a reality!
