21th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, August 26, 2007
A Word from your Pastor…
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Religious Education -
HELP WANTED:
Thank you for your response! We are
Tuesday, August
28
Rejection is never easy to accept. This is the basis for why
Saturday, August 25
still in need of two catechists
to work together and 1 other to complete a team. If
·
Cantor/Musician Practice – 6:00pm – St. Elizabeth
peer pressure among young people is so strong a force in
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
you are interested in helping in this important way, contact Kathy Wood in the
·
Adult Bible Study – 7:00pm – A.E.R.
their lives – they want to belong. Being let go from a job or
Joseph Dombroski
parish office.
Wednesday, August 29
losing a friend goes deeper than the loss of a relationship, it
Sunday, August 26
·
New Parish Council Member Orientation – 7:00pm –
makes us ask serious questions of ourselves. It can be
7:15am
St. Benedict
Weekly Scripture Reflection
– We are putting into place
A.E.R.
painful. This Sunday’s gospel speaks about rejection. It
Felix A. Dembeck
Sunday Scripture-Sharing Groups for both youth and adults.
Thursday, August
30
speaks about having a sense of security shaken. Those who
8:30am
St. Benedict
Would you be interested in facilitating one or either group on a
·
Adult Bible Study –
9:30am
– A.E.R.
assumed that they would be on the list for the gift of eternal
People of the Parish
scheduled basis as part of a team? A leader’s guide will be
life are told that unless they wake up, they might not be.
·
Youth Ministry Team Mtg. - 7:00pm – Great Room
10:15am St. Elizabeth
used in both cases. If interested, contact Fr. Carroll or Lori
Jesus challenges them and us not to be too solid in our assurance that we will inherit the
·
Children’s Choir Practice
– 7:00pm –
St. B.
Dorothy Schriver
Parks.
promises He has for us, if we live daily with our eyes fixed on such a reward. As Catholics
we believe that we are “saved” because that is the gift that Jesus offers to those who
Tuesday, August 28
Please pray for:
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
follow Him. It does not have to be earned, but it does have to be engaged. It needs to be
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
9:00am FLC Chapel
Who is knocking on the door? Is there someone close to you that needs to be
our motivation for making the kingdom somewhat present here today. It is through faith in
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
Mary Keith
asked to consider becoming a member of the Catholic Church? Often time’s
salvation and works to reveal it that we enjoy our reward as kingdom-bound people. We
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
William Bradley
Wednesday, August 29
people don’t take the step simply because we don’t invite them to. As we gear up
are “saved” everyday.
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
for another program year of activity, we will be forming another RCIA class. Is
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
there someone you can ask to be a part of it? Is there someone you would like us
Mike Chupek, Sr.
With eyes on the kingdom,
Marvin Ebling
Marian Riecke
George Schaefer
to ask? Call Maureen Durner 479-3475 or Deacon Bill Nickum 479-0991 or Fr.
Thursday, Augsut 30
Fr. Carroll
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
Carroll.
9:00am
FLC Chapel
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
Thomas McCormack
PARISH COUNCIL
LITURGY
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
Ministry Schedules –
Schedules will be mailed to all liturgical ministers early next
New members of the parish council are reminded that we have an orientation meeting
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
Friday, August 31
week. You will receive them before next weekend. The schedule is currently
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
this Wednesday, August 29 at 7pm in the Adult Ed Room.
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Marianna Breeding
Tyler Michael Fox
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
patience.
Kelly Ruskin
Mary Sharp
Christine Messick
Saturday, September 1
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Joe Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mary Lou Boutcher
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Happy Birthday this week to: Michael Bingaman (8-28), Brian
Elijah Cup
–
The Elijah cup and accompanying prayer journal will be presented to
Michael Feltz
Francis Tierney
Shirley Brown
Mary Porter
Feltz (8-28), Vickie Feltz (8-28), Daniel King (8-28), Pamela King
the Nancy Ridgell
at the 7:15am mass this Sunday. The focus of this program is
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
(8-29), Yvonne Liswell (8-29), Michael Chupek, Jr. (8-30), Gregory
Sunday, September 2
to pray for vocations using a consecrated chalice.
Through our prayers and God’s
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
Murray, Sr. (8-30), Sidney Pinder (8-30), Michel Dube (8-31),
grace, we hope to nurture an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
7:15am
St. Benedict
Denis Griffin (8-31), Michael Pasta (8-31)
life. If you are interested in finding out more about this effort or would like to sign
June Magrogan
Chaz Mewshaw
Joe Dunnginton
Thomas & Mary McCormack
up to take the cup home for a week, you may contact Mrs. Sue Fleegle 410-482-
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
8:30am
St. Benedict
Azie
Casale’s sister-in-law, Barbara Scopinich, died suddenly last Sunday at age 50.
8914.
Carl Porter
Angie Mills
Mariah Shull
People of the Parish
Keep Azie’s family in your prayers, especially her brother Harry.
Kate Larrimore
Evelyn
“Dixie”
Bitters
10:15am St. Elizabeth
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
Arline Scarano
Fred & Marion Parenteau
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Interested in Adult Choir? Rehearsals will begin on
John & Gerry Podlesny
Any adults interested in working with the Youth Ministry Team: I hope you will join me for
Wednesday,
September 5th at 6:00pm in St.
a gathering on Thursday, August 30th at 7:00pm in the Great Room. At this gathering, I
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Elizabeth's. All levels of experience are welcome!
hope to articulate a shared vision for the youth ministry program and do some initial
Old Testament
Sir 3:17-18, 28-29
To all cantors and musicians: Last week’s Tuesday
planning for upcoming events, namely the youth bonfire on Saturday, September 15th.
New Testament
Heb 12:18-19,22-24
rehearsal was truly excellent! I look forward to seeing
Gospel
Lk 14:1, 7-14
you again this Tuesday, August 28th at 6:00pm in St.
Thursday to let me know if you can attend. Brian Z. – Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Elizabeth’s. Additionally, our September monthly
rehearsal for cantors/musicians will be held on
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
Tuesday, September 11th at 6:00pm in St. Elizabeth’s.
Check out the daily marriage tip, take the marriage poll, explore must-have conversation
for the dating and engaged, learn about Catholic marriage – it’s all on the
Brian Zedalis, Coordinator of Music Ministry
For Your Marriage” website from the US Bishops. See the link on the Diocese of
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
St. Martin’s Barn Seeking Volunteers
– St. Martin’s Barn in Ridgely is in search
VOCATION REFLECTIONS
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
of volunteers to support their ministries to those in need within the local
Today’s psalm response exhorts us to “go out to all the world and tell the Good News.”
BACK TO THE LORD
community. St. Martin’s Barn operates a food pantry and thrift shop and
While that is the vocation of every baptized person, God calls some to do it through the
For the week of August
19,
2007
volunteers are needed for many day-to-day tasks. Jesus reminds us in the
priesthood or religious life.
For two thousand years, countless women and men have
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
Questions of the Week …
Gospels that we must care for all of our brothers and sisters, especially those in
dedicated their lives as sisters, brothers, deacons and priests. Is God calling you to join
Weekly Offertory for August 19
$ 4,154.44
need. Come to St. Martin’s Barn as they seek to fulfill this mandate through the
them? Call or write to Fr. Joe Cocucci, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious
Difference
- ( 1,095.56)
How do I strive to enter the narrow gate?
corporal works of mercy – feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing
the naked and sheltering the homeless. For more information, contact the Barn at
Poor Box
$ 118.73
What isn’t going to fit through it with me?
410-634-1140 or visit them (14259 Benedictine Lane, Ridgely) during their hours
Building & Maintenance
$ 890.00
of operation (8:30am – 4:30pm, M-F or 6-7:30pm on Wednesday evenings).
A good reminder…
Who is knocking on the door?
Thank you!
Bargain Beverage, across the street from St. Elizabeth, has been a great neighbor to us
How do I get them in?
The Habitat for Humanity Committee, under the direction of our parish Social
from many years. On Saturdays and Sundays they have been gracious enough to allow
Today’s reading from Isaiah describes the
Concerns Committee, is looking for volunteers to pick up trash in the sponsor tents
us to use their parking lot during masses. Periodically it is good to evaluate our
Israelites bringing their offering to the Lord “in
at the Dover Raceway on Saturday, September 22. The money raised will go
relationships and not take them for granted. It is fact, that on some occasions, our use of
clean vessels.” The gift of myself – my patient
towards putting a roof on the next Habitat for Humanity home. Please volunteer
their space has impeded their business. Cars have been parked over their gas lines
endurance and fidelity to the will of God – is as
and help us to raise the money needed to “raise the roof”. Volunteers must be 16
putting delivery trucks on hold for a hour, cars have been parked tightly across so much
important as the monetary gift I offer.
years of age or older.
Our goal is to find 15 volunteers, as the more volunteers we
so that customers can not easily get through the lot or pull up to run in quickly. This past
have, the more money we will raise for the roof. Contact Terri Wood
Christmas, we actually had cars parked at the gas pumps for the duration of mass.
Annual Catholic Appeal participants who
(410.634.1595) or Sandy Wood (410.364.5185) as soon as possible if you are
Bargain Beverage has not formally complained but has made some of us aware of some
pledged and elected to make monthly payments
interested.
of these realities. I felt it necessary to communicate this information so that we can
can expect to receive a pledge reminder
continue to be good neighbors. Please park beyond the dumpsters and not near them.
statement at the end of August. Reminders will
Parking is also open at the library at the times that we have mass. Your consciousness of
continue on a monthly basis through November
this good neighbor attitude is greatly appreciated. Fr. Carroll
Paymets should be mailed in the self-addressed
return envelope provided with your statement.
