14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, July
9, 2006
It’s a Mystery! The Household of
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
Sunday, July 9
God “Retreat” (VBS) is on for this
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2nd Collection Aid to Catholic Church in Central &
Saturday, July 8
In our second reading, St. Paul professes that “for the sake of Christ; for when I am
Eastern Europe
coming week. (JULY 10-14) It begins
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
weak, then I am strong.” You don’t have to look far to see examples in our midst of
Monday, July 10
each night Monday – Thursday in the
Intentions of Jamie Curley
individuals who marvel us with their strength in times of hardship. They are a
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It’s a Mystery! Retreat (VBS) – 6:00pm - FLC
hall at 6:00pm with dinner and ends at
reminder to us of what life is really about and where ultimately we must find peace.
Sunday, July 9
Tuesday, July 11
8:30. All are invited to join us on
With God we find peace and He becomes our strength. An awareness of an inner
7:15am St. Benedict
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – 6:00pm –
Friday night at 6:00 pm for Mass
Pauline Larsen
voice or power enables us to keep on going. Boasting about that makes others want
8:45pm , closing with Benediction
followed by a covered dish dinner and
8:30am
St. Benedict
it. In a world where we are told that ‘stuff’ will make us happy, let us hear the voice
·
It’s a Mystery! Retreat (VBS)
– 6:00pm - FLC
program until 8:30. The retreat will
Bob Miedl
that says that only the power of Christ will.
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Bible Study – 7:00pm – A.E.R.
feature opportunities for children in
10:15am St. Elizabeth
Wednesday, July 12
three groups: 4-7 years of age, 8–12
People of the Parish
*** Join us on Tuesday
for the
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Finance Council Mtg. – 1:00pm – Resource Room
years of age, 12 + (who will be invited
Tuesday,
July 11
Feast of St. Benedict!
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It’s a Mystery! Retreat (VBS) – 6:00pm - FLC
to assist the younger participants). If
Thursday, July 13
Feast of St. Benedict
you have questions, call Jill King at
·
Bible Study – 9:30am –
Adult Ed. Room
In His sufficient grace,
410-758-3329 or the Parish Office.
9:00am
St. Benedict
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It’s a Mystery! Retreat (VBS) – 6:00pm - FLC
Robert & Agnes Hannon
Fr. Carroll
Friday, July 14
Wednesday, July 12
ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
- The annual Ecumenical Vacation Bible
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It’s a Mystery! Retreat (VBS) Closing Mass &
School will also be held again this summer. This year’s Ecumenical Vacation Bible
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Dinner
– 6:00pm – St. Benedict
& FLC
PARISH COUNCIL
School will be held each evening on July 17 through July 21 and the theme is “Fiesta:
Teresa Parker
Saturday, July 15
Where Kids are Fired Up About Jesus!” Please contact Cheryl Carmean at 410-364-
Parish Council Ad Hoc Committee being formed
Thursday, July 13
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Altar Server Training – 10:30am –
St. Benedict
5729 for more information.
With the goal of formation by September, an Ad Hoc Committee of the Parish Council will
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2nd Collection
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Building & Maintenance
9:00am FLC Chapel
be formed to formulate how best we can prepare for continuing and future growth. The
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Joan, Michael & Thomas Duggan
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Parish Photo Directory Sign-up after all Masses
issue has been a constant concern of the council and at this time it seems wise to gather
Happy Birthday this week to: Trisha Arevalo (7-11), Andrew Nickum
Sunday, July 16
Friday, July 14
together our own group of experts to chart a course. We are looking for individuals who
(7-11), Stephanie Johnson (7-12), Fran Lucas (7-12), Dominic
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2nd Collection
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Building & Maintenance
7:30am St. Elizabeth
have an expertise in real estate, construction, development & planning, engineering, etc.
Gianninoto (7-13), Gary Connolly (7-14), William Leavell (7-14),
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Parish Photo Directory Sign-up after all Masses
Theodore Selby, Sr.
The goal of this Ad Hoc Committee would be to explore options and present the council
Anthony Ostermann (7-14), Matthew Breeding (7-16), Tom Lough (7-
with a plan.
16), Maureen Blakely (7-17)
Please pray for:
Saturday, July 15
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
LITURGY
An Ambitious Project is Underway!
Cosby Stokes, Jr. Lilyan Hoare
People of the Parish
Adoration & Benediction for the Feast
The Welcoming Team, which will provide hosts/hostesses for
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
The Feast of St. Benedict, patron of our parish, is this Tuesday, July 11.
Sunday, July 16
upcoming Parish Directory photo session dates and will ensure a
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
There will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Benedict’s
7:15am St. Benedict
smooth flow as parish families wait to be photographed, and the
Ethel Reisert Joan Hardee
Church from 6pm to 8:45pm at which time we will close with Benediction
James Smith
Presentation Team, which will be composed of parishioners who will
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
and end at 9pm.
8:30am St. Benedict
be trained to use a computer program that will allow parish families to view and order
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
Deceased Members of the
their photos after they are taken, willmeet on Tuesday, July 18 at 7pm in the Parish
Marvin Ebling
Amy Hall
This would be great opportunity for parents to gain some private time with God while your
Hall. If you think you might be interested in helping on one of these teams, please
Charles L. Knott Family
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
children are at the It’s A Mystery Retreat. We will encourage families to join us for
Debi Councell Mike Chupek, Sr.
10:15am St. Elizabeth
Benediction after the program on Tuesday.
attend the meeting on the 18th. No experience necessary – just a willingness to help.
Teresa Murphy
Mary Betton
Betty Chupek
With your time and talents, we can make this vision a reality!
Jerry Fox Victoria Wingren
Altar Server (Acolyte) Training
Ron Rice
Virginia Gunther
There will be a training session for altar servers on Saturday, July 15 at
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Wendy Scarano Fred & Marion Parenteau
10:30am at St. Benedict Church. The session will be open to all current
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
?
Old Testament
altar servers as well as any youth in 4th grade or above who attends Mass
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
Am 7:12-15
regularly and is interested in joining this ministry. Those interested in
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
joining this ministry should contact Lori Parks (634-2253 or
New Testament
Geraldine Prudot
Fran & Joe Dunnington
Eph 1:3-14
A SUMMER PRAYER
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
Votive Candles
Dear God,
Gospel
Kelly Ruskin
Kaliann Rose Fox & Tyler Fox
There is a long tradition in the Catholic Church of lighting candles for a specific intention.
Mk 6:7-13
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
You made the four seasons.
Whether it is a prayer for healing, hope or thanksgiving, the burning candle signifies a
Ella Spring
Larry Powell
prayer going up to God. In both churches, as well as in the chapel, there is a small group
Roger Layton
James Joseph Lombardo
Each summer arrives as part of your perfect pattern and will,
of candles for this purpose. A donation of $1.00 is customary. This tradition encourages
Dr. Charles Richards
Paula Amalfitano
private devotion as well as invites the community into praying your silent prayers. In a
yet is unique unto itself.
Jerri Hunter
Griffin Bathras
special time of need, know that this option is there.
Dolores Fountain
Michael Feltz
This summer, help me to see
Joseph Irwin
Nancy Callison
7:15am Mass continues
Margaret Ellwanger
Mary Selby
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
There is an additional mass on Sunday at 7:15 am at St. Benedict for the
not only the enjoyment of vacations,
Mary Sharp
Gerry Albright
BACK TO THE LORD
summer. Attendees are encouraged to offer feedback so that it can be
Terri Kimbles
Virgil Adams
For the week of July 2, 2006
decided whether or not to add it to our permanent schedule.
but the joy of your will.
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
Help me to feel not only the pleasure of a warm sun,
TAKE NOTE…
Weekly Offertory for 7/2
$
5,395.36
Do you have used/unwanted cell phones or inkjet cartridges?
Difference
+ $ 569.36
but the contentment of a life guided by you.
If so, take this opportunity to put them to use for a good cause. Donate your used cell phones
Poor Box
$
152.50
and inkjet cartridges with the added benefit of helping to protect the environment from toxic
Help me to know not only the satisfaction of a project completed,
Thank you!
waste. If improperly disposed of, one cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of drinking
water. Your unwanted cell phones and inkjet cartridges will be recycled in accordance with
MONTHLY OFFERTORY REVIEW
but the fulfillment of a heart filled by you.
EPA regulations, re-furbished, and re-used. You will be giving old technology new life and
For June, 2006
keep it from polluting our landfills. The added benefit is that all monies raised as a result of this
Questions of the Week …
Help me to see you in all things, Lord,
Monthly Budget for June
$ 17,536.00
effort will offset the medical costs of Nancy Callison, sister of parishioner Pegeen McClathery,
When have preconceived notions hindered
Actual Offertory for June, 2006 $ 17,391.77
who has been recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Donations may be placed in the
in all the seasons of life that you give.
a relationship that could have been a blessing?
Difference
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($ 144.23)
specially marked boxes at the entrances of either church beginning next weekend. And, as an
added benefit, your donations may be tax deductible. Donation receipts will be available near
During this time, we celebrate the independence of
What keeps me vulnerable to the
the collection boxes.
our country. We would do well to echo the
surprise and power of God’s word?
Questions? Contact Pegeen at 240-508-5596 or
Amen.
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psalmist, saying, “Our eyes are fixed on the Lord,
pleading for His mercy.” May we always recognize
and use wisely the gifts of freedom and abundance
He has showered upon us. (Read Psalm 123)
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