16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
beparish.com
ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, July
22, 2007
A Word from your Pastor…
Our Parish Catholic Vacation Bible School
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
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Parish Vacation Bible School & Covered Dish
“Seeking Jesus: The Way, The Truth and
Dinner followed by 5:00pm Mass –
St. Benedict &
Offering hospitality is a balancing act. On one hand you have
Saturday, July 21
The Life”
Family Life Center
to prepare and have things ready and on the other you need
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Monday, July 23
to be present to your guests. This is the reality in which
Sunday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 25. We will begin
Joseph Dombroski
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Parish Vacation Bible School 6-8:30pm – Family Life
Martha and Mary found themselves in our gospel story. Each
with a Sunday Mass for families at 5pm followed by
Sunday, July 22
Center
personality of the balancing act is personified by a character.
an intro to the program. The mass will count for
7:15am
St. Benedict
Tuesday, July 24
Martha is the Martha Stewart and Mary is the Oprah. We
Sunday’s obligation. Join us Mon – Wed from 6:00 –
Ruth Anna Callahan
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Parish Vacation Bible School 6-8:30pm – Family Life
tend to define ourselves in one category or the other and
8:30pm.
Registration Forms available after mass this
8:30am
St. Benedict
Center
admire people who can do both and make it look effortless.
weekend and in the Parish Office.
Audrey Benson
Wednesday, July 25
This story offers us some good summer time reflection as we
10:15am St. Elizabeth
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Parish Vacation Bible School 6-8:30pm – Family Life
find opportunities to slow down and examine the constant
LITURGY
Gertrude Haff
Center
demands of our lives and the need to keep perspective
5:00pm St. Benedict
Thursday, July 26
Are you interested in a trip to the recently renovated Baltimore Basilica?
through it all. The words of Jesus to Mary should echo
People of the Parish
·
Adult Bible Study –
7:00pm – A.E.R.
We will be making a trip to the recently renovated Basilica of the Assumption
through our own reflection: “She has chosen the better part.” Martha’s worries were
Saturday, July 28
(a.k.a. America’s First Cathedral) in Baltimore on
Thursday, August 16. Cost for
important but they remain worries if the spirit that motivates them is missing or selfish. In
Tuesday, July
24
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SCRIP Sales & Distribution after Mass
the trip will be $20/person. The tentative plan is to depart from St. Benedict
our crazy world, I would imagine that every
one of us loves those kind of days when we
9:00am FLC Chapel
Sunday, July 29
Church at 9:30am, stop for lunch, tour the Basilica at 1pm, mass in the Basilica
run into an old friend and have the ability to stop our lives and talk and perhaps be so
Communion Service
·
SCRIP Sales & Distribution after Masses
Chapel at 2pm (celebrant: Fr. Carroll), visit the Basilica Gift Shop and return to St.
spontaneous to do something with them that wasn’t part of our plan for the day.
Wednesday, July 25
Benedict Church by approximately 5pm. If you are interested, contact the parish
Personally, with a calendar that locks in so much of my day to day routine, I love the
7:30am St. Elizabeth
right away –
Please pray for:
distractions that come along and remind me what is important.
Marjorie M. Kenton
there are just 3
seats left on the bus, so don’t delay!
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
Thursday, July 26
Welcoming His presence,
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
Elijah Cup
-
Our parish has started a new program whose focus is
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
William Bradley
9:00am
FLC Chapel
Fr. Carroll
praying for vocations using a consecrated chalice. Many of you have
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Intentions of Loretta Laidley
taken this opportunity to become actively involved in praying for
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
Friday, July 27
vocations in our Church; let us take the time to join our prayers with
Marvin Ebling
Joan Hardee
Marian Riecke
7:30am St. Elizabeth
those of our parish engaged in this ministry each week. Please
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
Ian Richard Doreskin
contact Sue Fleegle 410-482-8914 or Trevor Gildon 410-634-2253
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Mike Chupek, Sr.
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
ext 18 with any questions regarding this program or if you would like
Happy Birthday this week to: Pat Bradley (7-24), Terri Brenneman (7-
Saturday, July 28
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
to be added to our list of participants.
24), Kelly Diem (7-25), Madison Rudder (7-25), Scott Taylor (7-25),
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
Participants for July
Kristin Diem (7-26), Michael McGlathery (7-26), Patrick Seaman (7-26),
Brianna N. Freeman
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
Chris & Lynn Spinner
July 28th 5:30 pm Mass
Raymond Briscuso (7-27), Nino Guida (7-27), Daniel Sides (7-27),
Chris Alimenti
Emma Parry
Maryanne Brown
Sunday, July 29
Susan Gorleski (7-28), Luna Taylor (7-28), Corey McGlathery (7-29),
Kelly Ruskin
Roy Dean
Christine Messick
VOCATION REFLECTIONS
7:15am
St. Benedict
Linda Tribbett (7-29), Dawn Tuel (7-29), Linda Gallagher (7-30),
Joe Irwin
Nina Taylor
Mary Lou Boutcher
St. Paul tells the Colossians in today’s second reading that through Christ, God
Evelyn Tippett
Stephanie Waltrup (7-30)
Michael Feltz
Mary Sharp
Nancy Callison
reconciled all things, “making peace by the blood of his cross.” Through priests,
8:30am
St. Benedict
Francis Tierney
Shirley Brown
Mary Ellen Snively
God makes present at each Mass the sacrifice of Christ’s passion and cross;
People of the Parish
Marie Shortall
Terri Kimbles
Michelle Bathras
through priests, God continues to offer reconciliation through the sacrament of
10:15am St. Elizabeth
We pray for
Robert (Bob) Michael, a past parishioner of St. Benedict/St.
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
Penance. Might God be calling you to serve as a priest? If you think so, contact
Bobby Tiller
Elizabeth Parish who died on June 27 in Florida and Ian Richard
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
Fr. Joe Cocucci, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations, at
Doreskin, infant great-grandson of Justine Armstead who died this week
June Magrogan
Chaz Mewshaw
Joe Dunnginton
in Alaska. May God grant eternal rest unto them.
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Tom Boncella
Carl Porter
Priesthood Discernment Retreat
– The Diocese of Wilmington will sponsor a
Old Testament
Gn 18:20-32
Evelyn
“Dixie”
Bitters
New Testament
Col 2:12-14
We welcome the following families who have registered at St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth
“Priesthood Discernment Vocation Retreat” weekend, August 10-12, 2007, at the
Gospel
Lk 11:1-13
Fred & Marion Parenteau
Parish since May 1, 2007: Bonnie & Edward Breeding of Denton, Jill & Seth Willis
Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth in Wernersville, PA. This retreat is open to
George & Gladys Schaeffer
and their children Jessi & Madison of Federalsburg, Debora & Kenneth Winn of
single men, ages 18-45, who believe God might be calling them to the priesthood.
John & Gerry Podlesny
Hurlock, Richard & Margie Palazzolo and Rebecca Callahan of Easton, Linda & Garry
The cost of the retreat is $100 and some need-based assistance is available. For
Gibson & Doris Sharp
Tribbett and sons Corey & Brian
and Virginia Woodward
of Greensboro, Paul
more information, contact Fr. Joe Cocucci at 302.573.3113.
Venesky & Kristen Pedrasky of Goldsboro, Jeannette Davidson of Ridgely and Nick &
You can participate in our
Dolly Callahan of Greenwood, DE. May they find a true spirit of joy and community here
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
at St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth.
CAN you help?
Parish Vacation Bible School, too!
Help support Caroline County Habitat for Humanity through your donation of
As we celebrate Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the
aluminum cans. Our last batch of cans (313 lbs.) netted over $200 towards the
SCRIP CARD SALES
Life we will be collecting donations of catechisms, bibles,
building of local Habitat homes.
Continue to place your aluminum donations in the
If you are interested in purchasing SCRIP cards to shop for back-to-school clothing and
and rosaries to send to a parish in need in this country
“can houses”
– one is located in the alley behind the Church Hall (next to the
supplies, your weekly groceries or household needs, check out the current order form
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
through the Catholic Extension Society. CES offers
small tan/green shed) and the other is located at the back corner of the St.
online (www.beparish.com) or stop by the parish office and pick one up. Return order
BACK TO THE LORD
support and partnership to rural communities in the
Elizabeth Church parking lot. And, thank you for your past & future support!
forms to the parish office by Tuesday, July 24 and your cards will be ready for you to pick
For the week of July 8,
2007
United States. If you have items of this nature to donate,
up after any mass on the weekend of July 28/29. You can log onto the SCRIP website at
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
you may drop them off at either church or the parish
Are you a Caregiver?
Weekly Offertory for July 15
$ 4,824.05
office. Or, join us at the VBS opening Mass on Sunday,
Taking your mother to her doctor’s appointment. Making a meal for your neighbor
Difference
($ 425.95)
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT/SUPPORT
July 22 at 5pm at St. Benedict Church and bring your
who has had a hip replacement. Checking on your father to make certain he has
Wedding Anniversary Liturgy
– Bishop Michael Saltarelli invites all couples celebrating
donations at that time.
taken his medicine for the day. Getting the family together to rake the leaves at
Poor Box
$ 56.16
25, 50 or more years of married life to celebrate with him at a 12:30 PM Mass on Sunday,
your parent’s home. Is this caregiving? Being a caregiver does not always mean
Building & Maintenance
$ 879.25
September 23, 2007 at St. John the Beloved Parish in Wilmington, DE. A reception will
having a person in your home who needs care. A caregiver can also be one who
Questions of the Week …
follow the Mass in the parish hall. Please make reservations to attend by contacting the
does the tasks described above. Sometimes caregiving remains only an
Thank you!
parish office for a reservation form.
occasional need. However, frequently these needs increase and the time to
Do the details get the best of me?
Today’s readings speak of hospitality. Abraham,
accomplish them increases. This time begins to create stress for a person who
Separated & Divorced Liturgy
– On Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 PM, Bishop
who cheerfully did for his guests all that desert
Do I place the burdens on other people?
already has a very busy schedule of family, work, and community responsibilities.
Saltarelli will celebrate a special Mass for separated and divorced persons. The Mass will
hospitality required, was rewarded with his
However, there is help to assist you during this time. Caring Partners has
be at the newly formed St. John Neumann Parish, Route 589 and Beauchamp Rd. in
heart’s desire – a son. Martha also busied
developed a program to help caregivers called Preparing for Caring. Please visit
Ocean Pines, MD. He invites all separated and divorced persons to participate. A small
herself with all the details of hospitality, but
their website as there are many ways they can both support and assist you:
reception will follow Mass. Family Life Staff and a member of the Diocesan Tribunal will
grudgingly and with complaint. Am I a cheerful
be present to answer questions and provide any help they can.
or grudging giver?
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Sunday, July 22
