15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, July
16, 2006
Mission Appeal – Next Weekend
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Every two years we are asked to work with the Diocesan Mission
Saturday, July 15
Sunday, July 16
How many of us as children welcomed the sound of a parent’s voice in another room?
Office by welcoming a representative from a missionary
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
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2nd Collection - Building & Maintenance
Usually, the call of our name meant that there was something that Mom or Dad wanted us
apostolate. Next weekend, July 22/23, Fr. Robert Mancini, OSFS
People of the Parish
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Parish Photo Directory Sign-up after all Masses
to do. A response was going to change our plans for the day, it would disturb our comfort.
will be with us to celebrate the Eucharist at all masses and to tell
Monday, July 17
Perhaps to avoid the need for an immediate response, we pretended not to hear to bide
Sunday, July 16
us about the work of the Foreign Missions of the Oblates of St.
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Ecumenical VBS
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6:00pm – R.U.M.
more time, knowing that they would call out a least one more time before they came to
7:15am St. Benedict
Francis DeSales which is currently celebrating more than 100
Tuesday, July 18
get us.
James Smith
years of missionary service to the Catholic Church. We know of
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Ecumenical VBS
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6:00pm – R.U.M.
8:30am
St. Benedict
The gospel account begins with Jesus summoning the Twelve,
this community because of our great friendship with Frs. Rinaldi &
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Photo
Directory
Welcoming/Presentation
Deceased Members of the
giving them instructions and sending them out. It is presented
Crist. The Oblates, in addition to their great work here, are
Teams Mtg.
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7:00pm - Hall
Charles L. Knott Family
rather simply and powerfully as Jesus gives them authority to
committed to ministry in many other countries. Fr. Mancini will
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Bible Study – 7:00pm – A.E.R.
10:15am St. Elizabeth
preach and heal. Perhaps the simplicity of the reading is
invite us to consider how we might be able to support their
Wednesday, July 19
Betty Chupek
symbolic in itself. God’s power, manifested through Jesus, is
ministry.
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Ecumenical VBS
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6:00pm – R.U.M.
Tuesday, July 18
given to us. The Word was spoken, it became flesh making it
“They give by going … we go by giving.”
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Knights of Columbus Mtg. 7:30pm - Hall
very real and present. We can do great things if we believe that
9:00am
FLC Chapel
Thursday, July 20
PARISH COUNCIL
we possess such power, if we too can believe that it is that
Clara Macri
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Bible Study – 9:30am –
Adult Ed. Room
Parish Council Ad Hoc Committee being formed
simple. Jesus instructs us all to simply speak the words of truth.
Wednesday, July 19
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Ecumenical VBS
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6:00pm – R.U.M.
With the goal of formation by September, an Ad Hoc Committee of the Parish
Those who long for truth will hear it and know its power.
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Council will be formed to formulate how best we can prepare for continuing and
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Youth Choir Practice
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7:00pm – St.
Benedict
Intentions of Mauric Macauley
future growth. The issue has been a constant concern of the council and at this
Friday, July 21
With the purpose of the One, (Eph 1:5, 2nd Rdg)
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Ecumenical VBS
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6:00pm – R.U.M.
time it seems wise to gather together our own group of experts to chart a course.
Fr. Carroll
Thursday, July 20
Saturday, July
22
We are looking for individuals who have an expertise in real estate, construction,
9:00am FLC Chapel
LITURGY
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2nd Collection
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Foreign Missions of the Oblates of
development & planning, engineering, etc. The goal of this Ad Hoc Committee
Communion Service
Votive Candles
St. Francis de Sales
would be to explore options and present the council with a plan.
Friday, July 21
There is a long tradition in the Catholic Church of lighting candles for a specific intention.
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Parish Photo Directory Sign-up after all Masses
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Whether it is a prayer for healing, hope or thanksgiving, the burning candle signifies a
Sunday, July 23
Happy Birthday this week to:
Heather Crenshaw (7-18), Abigail
Communion Service
prayer going up to God. In both churches, as well as in the chapel, there is a small group
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2nd Collection
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Foreign Missions of the Oblates of
Gearhart (7-18), Seth Brennick (7-20), James Carr (7-20), Doug
of candles for this purpose. A donation of $1.00 is customary. This tradition encourages
St. Francis de Sales
Saturday, July 22
League (7-20), Charles Brennick (7-21), Christopher Brown (7-21),
private devotion as well as invites the community into praying your silent prayers. In a
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Parish Photo Directory Sign-up after all Masses
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Tracey Sturm (7-21), Edward Balling (7-22), Olivia Bathras (7-22),
special time of need, know that this option is there.
James Blades
Please pray for:
Jessica Cartrette (7-22), Elizabeth Daly (7-22), Josh Gallagher (7-
Sunday, July 23
7:15am Mass continues
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
23), Miranda Murphy (7-23)
There is an additional mass on Sunday at 7:15 am at St. Benedict for the
Cosby Stokes, Jr. Lilyan Hoare
7:15am St. Benedict
summer. Attendees are encouraged to offer feedback so that it can be
Lou Wood
Patricia Griffith
Victoria Buesgens
We Welcome…
Chuck & Tracey Sturm and their children Rachel & Christine of
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
decided whether or not to add it to our permanent schedule.
8:30am St. Benedict
Denton and Anthony & Karen Cephas, their daughter Anna Mae and their
Ethel Reisert Joan Hardee
People of the Parish
grandson Curtis Smith of Queen Anne.
Rita Hriczko
Helen Skipper
10:15am St. Elizabeth
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
May they find a true spirit of community &
Virginia Dean
Mary Porter
Catalina Hernandez
It’s a Mystery! The Household of God “Retreat” (VBS) Thank
support at St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth Parish.
Marvin Ebling
Amy Hall
you to all who helped to make the week a great experience for all.
June Magrogan
Parnell Byles
The adult/parent support was overwhelming and greatly
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Debi Councell Mike Chupek, Sr.
appreciated! Over 50 children participated in the 5 days learning
An Ambitious Project is Underway!
Teresa Murphy Mary Betton
Old Testament
that the Church is built with essential and important parts to help it
The Welcoming Team, which will provide hosts/hostesses for
Jerry Fox Victoria Wingren
Jer 23:1-6
stand solid. They too know that they are part of that construction
upcoming Parish Directory photo session dates and will ensure a
Ron Rice
Virginia Gunther
as living stones who make the Church present in and beyond the
smooth flow as parish families wait to be photographed, and the
Wendy Scarano Fred & Marion Parenteau
New Testament
walls.
Presentation Team, which will be composed of parishioners who
Antonette Starks
George & Gladys Schaeffer
Eph 2:13-18
will be trained to use a computer program that will allow parish families to view and
Marie Durner
Clarence Spinner
Gospel
Cindy Horseman
Amy Vanhorn & Family
We celebrated parishioner Lilyan Hoare’s entrance into eternal life on Friday at St.
order their photos after they are taken, will
meet this Tuesday, July 18 at 7pm in
Mk 6:30-34
Geraldine Prudot
Fran & Joe Dunnington
Elizabeth Church. May we continue to remember the love and dedication of such living
the Parish Hall. If you think you might be interested in helping on one of these
Emma Parry
Michelle Bathras
stones.
teams, please contact Lori in the parish office (410-634-2253 or
Maryanne Brown
Michael Seiler, Sr.
Kelly Ruskin
Kaliann Rose Fox & Tyler Fox
ECUMENICAL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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The fun begins this week. The annual
necessary – just a willingness to help. With your time and talents, we can make
Regina Usilton
Lucy Henkes and child
Ecumenical Vacation Bible School will be held each evening on July 17 through July 21 from 6-
this vision a reality!
Ella Spring
Larry Powell
8:30pm at the Ridgely United Methodist Church on Central Avenue. This year’s theme is
Roger Layton
James Joseph Lombardo
“Fiesta: Where Kids are Fired Up About Jesus!” Contact Cheryl Carmean at 410-364-5729 for
A Time to Dance
Dr. Charles Richards
Paula Amalfitano
more information.
In January, our parish hall was packed to capacity for our first ever Progressive
Jerri Hunter
Griffin Bathras
Dance. It was an evening of fun for all the members of our parish family – from
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
TAKE NOTE…
Dolores Fountain
Michael Feltz
ages 2 to 82. The word we heard from all that attended was that we must dance
BACK TO THE LORD
Do you have used/unwanted cell phones or inkjet cartridges?
Joseph Irwin
Nancy Callison
again – and so we will! This October (Saturday, 10/14/06) we are planning a
For the week of July 9, 2006
If so, take this opportunity to put them to use for a good cause. Donate your used cell phones
Margaret Ellwanger
Mary Selby
Harvest Dance. If you are interested in joining a group of your fellow parishioners
and inkjet cartridges with the added benefit of helping to protect the environment from toxic
Mary Sharp
Gerry Albright
This year’s budget for offertory $
4,826.00
to plan this dance and possible future dances, please contact Lori Parks. An initial
waste. If improperly disposed of, one cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of drinking
Terri Kimbles
Virgil Adams
Weekly Offertory for 7/9
$
4,947.69
meeting will be held sometime in August.
water. Your unwanted cell phones and inkjet cartridges will be recycled in accordance with
Difference
+ $ 121.69
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the sun.
EPA regulations, re-furbished, and re-used. You will be giving old technology new life and
A time to weep and a time to laugh;
keep it from polluting our landfills. The added benefit is that all monies raised as a result of this
Poor Box
$ 48.33
A time to mourn and a time to dance…”
effort will offset the medical costs of Nancy Callison, sister of parishioner Pegeen McClathery,
Church in Cent/East Europe
$ 797.49
Excerpt from Ecc. 3: 1-8
who has been recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Donations may be placed in the
Thank you!
specially marked boxes at the entrances of either church. And, as an added benefit, your
donations may be tax deductible. Donation receipts will be available near the collection boxes.
Today’s readings are about being chosen and sent.
Questions? Contact Pegeen at 240-508-5596 or
The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and
sent to use his talents for the people of God. The
Questions of the Week …
Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the
twelve. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us
I show that I trust in the authority given me
From February 14 to the 24th, Fr. Mike Gallagher from Trinity University in Washington,
that we, too, are chosen. For what have I been
D.C. will lead a very special pilgrimage to the HOLY LANDS of Israel and Jordan. Visit
as a disciple of Jesus whenever I … ?
chosen? To whom have I been sent?
the towns of Nazareth and Cana, sail along the Sea of Galilee, ascend Mount Tabor and
Mount Nebo, renew your baptismal promises at the River Jordan, and begin the season
God has sent me out to … ?
of Lent in the sacred city of Jerusalem. For detailed information, visit
or call Heidi Watson at 540-423-1718.
