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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, September 16, 2007
24th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Word from your Pastor…
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Sunday, September 16
WALK FOR LIFE + On Saturday morning, September 29th, at 10am we are
Catechetical Sunday
“Lord, you are the Good Shepherd, seek out the stray lambs
Saturday, September 15
encouraging participation in a "Walk for Life", to benefit Choices For Life
“Encountering the Living Christ”
and carry them home on your shoulders. This we humbly
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Pregnancy Help and Resource Center, which offers a 24/7 pregnancy help and
·
2nd Collection – Religious Education Support
pray…” These are the words of our parish prayer that we pray
People of the Parish
information service for positive choices for women challenged with unplanned
·
Commissioning of Catechists – during 8:30am mass
at every weekend gathering of the Eucharist. We pray, profess
Sunday, September 16
pregnancy.
The Walk is approximately 2 miles in length from Idlewild Park to
and believe in the power of God to bring sheep back to the fold
·
RE/HSRE Open House – 9:40am – 10:10am
downtown Easton & return and will be followed by refreshments and
7:15am
St. Benedict
and to do so in ways that are beyond our human imagining and
·
RE/HSRE/RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing – 10:10am
entertainment. The Walk serves a threefold purpose:
Mary Porter
sometimes our ability. The gospel this Sunday tells us that the
Tuesday, September 18
·
An opportunity for individual witness for the Dignity of Life.
8:30am
St. Benedict
Good Shepherd would leave the flock to seek out the lost. The
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Cantor/Musician Rehearsal – 6pm – SE
Ruthanna Callahan
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Increase in community awareness of the programs offered by CHOICES for
parable of the widow sweeping for the lost coin emphasizes the
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Adult Bible Study – 7pm – A.E.R
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Life.
energy with which God does the seeking. Both of these examples begin after some
Wednesday, September 19
Patrick Macauley
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Fundraising to support the operation of CHOICES. 1/3 of the funds needed
dismay from the crowd that Jesus eats with sinners. So the question is: How else would
·
Adult Choir Rehearsal – 6pm – St. Elizabeth
to operate the facility come through 4 annual fundraising events.
He bring them back? Yes, He dines with sinners, but to meet them where they are, help
Tuesday, September 18
·
Knights of Columbus Installation of Officers Mass &
We ask that you show your support in one of the following ways: becoming a walk
them to see how much more they can have and then once their eyes are opened and
Reception – 6:30pm – St. B. & Hall
9:00am FLC Chapel
participant & collecting donations in support of your effort; by joining fellow pro-
their hearts ready, He invites them to a new life. He calls them to live differently after the
Carolina Ruyter
Thursday, September 20
lifers by attending. Even if you are unable to participate in the walk, your presence
encounter.
·
Adult Bible Study –
9:30am
– A.E.R.
Wednesday, September 19
will offer encouragement to those who do; if asked by a walker to donate, please
·
Confirmation Orientation – 7:00pm – Hall
7:30am St. Elizabeth
do so generously. On site registration will also be available from 10-10:30am at
This Sunday we celebrate with the church in our nation, Catechetical Sunday and the
·
Children’s Choir Practice – 7:00pm – St. B.
Kate MacDonald
the gazebo in Idlewild Park on Saturday before the walk begins. If you prefer, you
theme this year reminds us that encounters with the Living Christ is where it begins. The
Saturday, September 21
may mail a donation in any amount to: CHOICES for Life, P.O. Box 682, Easton,
Thursday, September 20
invitation to all is to continue the relationship – the encounters. The responsibility we all
·
2nd Collection –
Share in the Spirit
MD 21601. For more information, please call 410-822-3311. Members of the
share is to articulate the encounters to invite others to know such for themselves.
9:00am
FLC Chapel
Sunday, September 22
parish will be available following masses this weekend and next weekend to
Carlton Porter
·
2nd Collection –
Share in the Spirit
answer your questions and sign-up parishioners for the walk.
It is fitting this Sunday to thank all who take the responsibility of echoing the faith:
Friday, September 21
·
RE/HSRE/RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing –
9:40am
catechesis. God bless the dedication of parents, catechists and all of us as we recognize
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
7:30am St. Elizabeth
·
Wedding Anniversary Liturgy – 12:30pm – St. John
the responsibility to form one another, and in a special way, our children, in the faith that
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults + As we
Mike Chupek, Sr.
the Beloved, Wilmington De.
that gives us life because we know the Christ we have encountered.
gear up for another program year of activity, we are
Saturday, September 22
forming another RCIA class. Join the growing number of
Please pray for:
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Fr. Carroll
sheep (7 to date) who bring different stories and
In Him,
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
Benjamin Fennell
encounters with Christ and from that wish to become fully
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
initiated into the Catholic Church. Contact Maureen
Sunday, September 23
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
William Bradley
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Durner, Deacon Bill Nickum or Fr. Carroll. Inquiry
7:15am
St. Benedict
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Happy Birthday this week to: Christopher Palguta (9-16), David
sessions begin this Sunday at 9:40 – 10:50 in the
Howard MacDonald
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
Palguta (9-16), Daniel Tuel Jr. (9-16), Arnold Taylor (9-17),
Resource Room.
8:30am
St. Benedict
Marvin Ebling
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Barbara Callahan (9-18), Nicholas Ruffo (9-18), Eleanor Flynn (9-
People of the Parish
Adult Weekly Scripture Reflection
– Looking for a way to take your faith journey
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
20), Ben Whiteley (9-20), Jordan Gallagher (9-22), Connor
11:15am St. Elizabeth
a step further? Join us beginning Sunday, September 23 at 9:40 for a discussion
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
McCormick (9-22), Carol Ann Evans (9-23)
Brianna N. Freeman
on the Sunday scriptures. What do they say? How can I relate it to my life? What
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
Jeff & Erin Daly and siblings Timothy, Anthony & Theodora, welcome a new son &
questions about our faith do I have? The location will be determined by the size of
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
brother, Nicholas David Daly, to their family. Nicholas was born on Sunday, September
the group. We will meet initially in the Parish Hall where you can grab a cup of
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
9th and weighed 8lbs., 1oz.
coffee and a donut before we begin. It will be facilitated by Fr. Carroll, Deacon
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Marianna Breeding
Old Testament
Am 8:4-7/1
Nickum and members of the RCIA Team.
Kelly Ruskin
Mary Sharp
Christine Messick
New Testament
2 Tim. 1-8
Joe Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mary Lou Boutcher
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Parish Religious Ed Collection
– this weekend – Thank you for your initial
Gospel
Lk 16: 1-13
Michael Feltz
Francis Tierney
Shirley Brown
Thank you to all high school students who attended last evening’s bonfire!
Please try to
response to the Finance Council’s invitation given by Tolbert Rowe last weekend
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
keep your schedules clear for the Open Forum hosted by Father Carroll on Thursday,
as masses. Your comments of support for the statement and commitment we have
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
September 27th at 7:00PM in the Adult Ed Room.
This is a great opportunity to ask
made are greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing the responsibility which we
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
questions about our Catholic faith and get answers directly from a priest!
Also, please do
believe is what we should be about.
not think this is exclusively an adult event.
Questions of our young people would be
June Magrogan
Joe Dunnington
Judy Safchick
welcomed and our entire parish community could really benefit by your presence in this
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
Volunteer Opportunities: As mentioned last weekend at Super Sunday #1, we
discussion!
I encourage and challenge you to bring your toughest questions for Father
Angie Mills
Mariah Shull
Evelyn “ Dixie”
Bitters
are in need of volunteers to assist with our Religious Ed. Program in several
for this evening!
Fred & Marion Parenteau
John & Gerry Podlesny
capacities. If you are interested in helping with one of the areas listed below,
please contact Kathy Wood in the parish office:
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
SCRIP INFORMATION
·
Permanent 2nd Grade Catechist Aide –
we currently have volunteers
BACK TO THE LORD
Food Lion SCRIP cards are now available! We have a small supply of $25 and $50
fulfilling the aide role on a temporary basis, but are looking for someone
For the week of September 9,
2007
Food Lion cards currently available at the parish office.
who may want to fulfill this role on a more permanent basis
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
·
Substitutes –
there are times when a catechist or aide cannot attend
Weekly Offertory for Sept. 9
$
5,123.78
What is SCRIP? It is issued by retailers where we already shop – supermarkets,
class and we need a pool of approved substitutes to draw from
Difference
($ 126.22)
department stores, restaurants, fast food chains and gas stations. The parish purchases
·
Door Monitors
–
to assist with monitoring parish hall exits on Sunday
SCRIP gift cards at a discount and sells them for face value. You get dollar for dollar
Poor Box
$
83.29
morning as Religious Ed. Classes are dismissed
Questions of the Week …
value on your purchases and the parish earns a percentage (the difference between the
·
Super Sunday Volunteers –
to assist with the planning, set-up, clean-
discounted price and face value) as revenue. SCRIP order forms are now available
When have I had an encounter with the Living
Thank you!
up of our monthly Super Sunday events
online on our parish website (www.beparish.com). Simply print out the form, note which
Christ? How do I talk about it?
cards you would like to order and either mail the order form to the parish office or place it
LITURGY
At all masses next weekend, September 22/23,
in an envelope marked “Attn: Marie Freeman” and drop it in the offertory basket at any
Elijah Cup
–
The Elijah cup and accompanying prayer journal will be presented to
we will be taking up the third annual Share in the
How do I share in the task of seeking out the lost?
mass. Orders will be placed by the 15th of each month. If you would like to order
Pam McElwee at the 5:30pm
mass this Saturday. The focus of this program is to
Spirit collection for tuition assistance. Our
How do I welcome them?
additional Food Lion SCRIP cards, simply specify on your order form the quantity of cards
pray for vocations using a consecrated chalice. Through our prayers and God’s
envelope provider sent envelopes to you as a
you desire.
grace, we hope to nurture an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious
part of their regular envelope packet mailing. If
life.
you will not be here next week and you would
WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADVERTISE ON THE PARISH BULLETIN?
like to participate, you may drop your
Liturgical Publications, Inc., our publisher, will have a sales representative available at the
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
contribution off at or mail it to the parish office
parish this week for those interested in placing a new ad. This is your opportunity to
Adult Choir had a phenomenal debut at Parish Leadership Night this past
this week. This very important collection helps
secure a space for the new publication year. To place your ad, please contact Lori at the
Wednesday!
Great job to all!
Rehearsals will continue this Wednesday,
deserving families ease the burden of Catholic
parish office. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our present advertisers for
September 19th at 6:00pm in St Elizabeth’s.
All levels of experience are welcome!
school tuition. For further information, please
their past and continuing support and to encourage you to use the services they provide if
To all cantors and musicians:
The October monthly rehearsal for
visit the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington website
you are in need of them. Keep in mind – our advertising sponsors make this publication
cantors/musicians will be held Tuesday, October 9th at 6:00 in St. Elizabeth’s.
possible.
