13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, July
2, 2006
Twenty-six Ways to Be
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Saturday, July 1
Happy, Holy, and Wise
Tuesday, July 4
I love this week’s healing story. It is comforting to know that even Jesus, the Son of the living
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God, was at times drained. He felt it so strongly that he knew someone took something out of
Your task
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Parish Office Closed
him. Yes, to offer another healing means that we have to give something of ourselves. At
Wednesday, July 5
James C. Blades
To build a better world, said God.
times it could even hurt us to heal another. May we be aware of those times when something is
I answered: How?
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Bible Study – 7:00pm – Adult Ed. Room
Sunday, July 2
demanded of us for a benefit outside of ourselves.
May those experiences remind us that God
Thursday, July 6
The world is such a large, vast place
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uses us to help and to heal one another and we need to be confident in our faith. The healing
So complicated now
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Bible Study – 9:30am –
Adult Ed. Room
Volkmar Wentzel
events in our gospel happen because faith was present and possessed. Faith brought about
And I, so small and useless am.
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Prayer Shawl Meeting – 7:00pm – Adult Ed. Room
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life in its fullness.
There’s nothing I can do.
Friday, July 7
People of the Parish
But God in His great wisdom said:
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Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament – after
Faith in a dream, a reality beyond the dreamers and a picture that could not be
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Just build a better you.
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Noon
– St. Elizabeth
painted, was what motivated our forefathers to declare independence. Today
Intentions of Susan Lewis
~ Anonymous
Saturday, July 8
we live the reality of that dream. May we be reminded that there are many who
Tuesday, July 4
struggled, who hurt, who died for a dream they wanted to give us.
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2nd Collection Aid to Catholic Church in Central &
Accept each new day as a gift.
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St. Benedict
Eastern Europe
Happy 4th of July! Happy Independence Day! God Bless America!
Believe in your goodness and the goodness of others.
Helene Bernier
Sunday, July 9
Fr. Carroll
Cheer for others and their successes.
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2nd Collection Aid to Catholic Church in Central &
Wednesday, July 5
Eastern Europe
Don’t ever give up.
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Staff Announcement
Charlotte Swarter
Every moment is a gift for you – live it.
Please pray for:
The contract for Jaynie Taylor as Director of Religious Education, which ended on June 30, has
Thursday, July 6
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Forgive others and yourself.
not been renewed for 2006-2007. All Christian Formation communication will be directed to the
Cosby Stokes, Jr. Lilyan Hoare
9:00am FLC Chapel
pastor
until the position is filled.
Give thanks for all your blessings daily.
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
Wilda Morean
This decision is in no way a statement about the good Jaynie has done over these years. As
Have faith.
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Friday, July 7
pastor, I am grateful for Jaynie’s work and dedication over these years. I am certain that there
Ethel Reisert Joan Hardee
Invite others to share moments with you.
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are many good stories to be told and memories made because of her position and her
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
Join groups and be involved.
Marvin Durner
dedication to it.
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
Keep in touch with those you love.
Marvin Ebling
Amy Hall
Saturday, July 8
This is a decision of the pastor, as the employer, after much prayer and is in no way a negative
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
Laugh, laugh, and laugh some more.
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statement about the pastor’s regard for Christian formation or the necessary leadership. The
Debi Councell Mike Chupek, Sr.
Make some mistakes daily – on purpose.
Intentions of Jamie Curley
opposite is true. We are blessed as a parish with a wealth of members who possess
Teresa Murphy
Mary Betton
educational expertise. I encourage that collaboration and celebrate that gift.
Never judge – give others the benefit of the doubt.
Sunday, July 9
Jerry Fox Victoria Wingren
Ron Rice
Virginia Gunther
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Offer to share your time and talents.
This has been a difficult reality for me and not one I exercise easily but I felt necessary for a
Wendy Scarano Fred & Marion Parenteau
Pauline Larsen
good beyond either of us as individuals.
Praise the good works of others.
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
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- Fr. Carroll
Quit worrying.
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
Bob Miedl
PARISH COUNCIL
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
Relax and rest and live each day fully.
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Geraldine Prudot
Fran & Joe Dunnington
HELP WANTED
People of the Parish
Say nice things about others.
Our Parish Finance Council could use some additional membership with specific
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
Take time to play.
interests/skills. We need an individual who possesses an interest or expertise in investing
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Kelly Ruskin
Kaliann Rose Fox & Tyler Fox
options and monitoring. If you can help us in this capacity, speak with Fr. Carroll.
Understand that everything won’t be perfect.
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
Old Testament
Value what you have.
Parish Council Ad Hoc Committee being formed
Ella Spring
Larry Powell
Ez 2:2-5
With the goal of formation by September, an Ad Hoc Committee of the Parish Council will be
Wish for the stars.
Roger Layton
James Joseph Lombardo
formed to formulate how best we can prepare for continuing and future growth. The issue has
Dr. Charles Richards
Paula Amalfitano
New Testament
X-plain things when necessary.
been a constant concern of the council and at this time it seems wise to gather together our
Jerri Hunter
Griffin Bathras
2 Cor 12:7-10
You are important; don’t forget that.
own group of experts to chart a course. We are looking for individuals who have an expertise in
Dolores Fountain
Michael Feltz
Gospel
real estate, construction, development & planning, engineering, etc. The goal of this Ad Hoc
Zap life into everything.
Joseph Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mk 6:1-6
Committee would be to explore options and present the council with a plan.
Margaret Ellwanger
Mary Selby
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Mary Sharp
Harper Lane
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Terri Kimbles
Virgil Adams
Happy Birthday this week to:
LouAnn Alderton (7-4), Stephanie
ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
- The annual Ecumenical Vacation Bible School
Huber (7-4), Richard Gorleski (7-5), Payton Hynson (7-5), Jane
will also be held again this summer. This year’s Ecumenical Vacation Bible School will be held
Wood (7-5), Kathy Jackson (7-6), Michelle Bathras (7-7), Avery
each evening on July 17 through July 21 and the theme is “Fiesta: Where Kids are Fired Up
Bonner (7-7), Todd Brenneman (7-6), Morgan Nicholls (7-8),
About Jesus!” Volunteers are needed to assist with skits, music, crafts, and various other
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Elizabeth Ellwanger (7-9), Roger Fessenden (7-9), Anne Fountain
duties and are encouraged to attend this meeting. Please contact Cheryl Carmean at 410-364-
5729 for more information or if you would like to volunteer. The next planning meeting is this
(7-10), Francis Kinnamon (7-10), Margaret Upaul (7-10)
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
have been added from last weekend’s
Monday, June 26 at 7pm at Ridgely United Methodist Church.
BACK TO THE LORD
Youth Ministry Summer Retreat.
LITURGY
May God welcome into eternal life Leonard Adkins,
For the week of June 25, 2006
Altar Server (Acolyte) Training
father of parishioner Mrs. Cynthia Gaertner.
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,384.00
There will be a training session for altar servers on Saturday, July 15 at
Weekly Offertory for 6/25
$ 3,391.31
10:30am at St. Benedict Church. The session will be open to all current
Difference
-
($
992.69)
An Ambitious Project is Underway!
altar servers as well as any youth in 4th grade or above who attends Mass
Our last parish directory was published in 2003 and since then we have
Poor Box
$ 140.10
regularly and is interested in joining this ministry. Those interested in
welcomed numerous new families to our parish. This is an ambitious
Questions of the Week …
Works of the Holy Father
$
568.01
joining this ministry should contact Lori Parks (634-2253 or
undertaking that will require the assistance of numerous parishioners.
What do you not want to be healed of
After several initial planning meetings, we have now defined some sub-
Thank you!
because it’s a good excuse?
Votive Candles
committees and we are seeking additional volunteers. The Sign-UpTeam
met last
There is a long tradition in the Catholic Church of lighting candles for a specific intention.
Tuesday and planning is underway for photo sign-ups. The Welcoming Team will
Today’s reading from St. Paul explains the “divine
When has healing been more of a
Whether it is a prayer for healing, hope or thanksgiving, the burning candle signifies a prayer
provide hosts/hostesses for the photo session dates and will ensure a smooth flow as
economy” of stewardship – “The relief of others
change of heart or perspective?
going up to God. In both churches, as well as in the chapel, there is a small group of candles
parish families wait to be photographed. The Presentation Team will be composed of
ought not to impoverish you; there should be a
for this purpose. A donation of $1.00 is customary. This tradition encourages private devotion
parishioners who will be trained to use a computer program that will allow parish
certain equality. Your plenty at the present time
as well as invites the community into praying your silent prayers. In a special time of need,
families to view and order their photos after they are taken. These 2 teams will have a
should supply their need so that their surplus may
know that this option is there.
meeting on July 18th. If you think you might be interested in helping on any of these 3
in turn one day supply your need.”
7:15am Mass continues
or simply attend one of the scheduled meetings. No experience necessary –
just a
There is an additional mass on Sunday at 7:15 am at St. Benedict for the
willingness to help. With your time and talents, we can make this vision a reality!
summer. Attendees are encouraged to offer feedback so that it can be
decided whether or not to add it to our permanent schedule.
