ST. BENEDICT, RIDGELY
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, September 23 2007
25th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Word from your Pastor…
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults + As we gear up for another
Saturday, September 22
Who do you serve? The gospel tells us that we can only serve one
Sunday, September 22
program year of activity, we are forming another RCIA class. Join the growing
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
master. It is either God or money. What rules your life? What are
·
2nd Collection – Share in the Spirit
number of sheep (7 to date) who bring different stories and encounters with Christ
Benjamin Fennell
your worries? From what perspective are you driven? Does the
·
RE/HSRE/RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing – 9:40am
and from that wish to become fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Contact
stronger voice win? I understand and certainly appreciate the
Sunday, September 23
Tuesday, September 25
Maureen Durner, Deacon Bill Nickum or Fr. Carroll. Inquiry sessions begin this
demands that most of us face to make ends meet and to do good for
·
Social Ministry Mtg. – 7:30pm – Resource Room
7:15am
St. Benedict
Sunday at 9:40 – 10:50 in the Resource Room.
our family and its future. There are responsibilities that we must
·
Adult Bible Study – 7pm – A.E.R
Howard MacDonald
respond to for our own well being and the well being of others. What
Adult Weekly Scripture Reflection
– Looking for a way to take your faith journey
8:30am
St. Benedict
Wednesday, September 26
God says through scripture is that He doesn’t want us to get lost in
a step further? Join us beginning this Sunday, September 23 at 9:40 for a
People of the Parish
·
Adult Choir Rehearsal – 6pm – St. Elizabeth
the responding. He doesn’t want any of us to get overwhelmed by a life that is always
discussion on the Sunday scriptures. What do they say? How can I relate it to my
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Thursday, September 27
about the response. God wants us to take time to listen, to know His presence with us, to
life? What questions about our faith do I have? The location will be determined by
Brianna N. Freeman
·
Adult Bible Study –
9:30am
– A.E.R.
listen for it and thus listen better to one another.
the size of the group. We will meet initially in the Parish Hall where you can grab a
·
Open Forum
– 7:00pm – Great Room
Tuesday, September 25
cup of coffee and a donut before we begin. It will be facilitated by Fr. Carroll,
Saturday, September 29
The gospel parable is a confusing one. Does Jesus praise the dishonest and conniving
9:00am FLC Chapel
Deacon Nickum and members of the RCIA Team.
·
CHOICES Pregnancy Center Walk for Life –
steward? No. Jesus praises the energy the steward uses to protect himself for the future.
Kathleen Johnston
10:00am – Idlewild Park, Easton
God looks at us, as the master did at the steward, and says, I don’t like what you did, but
Volunteer Opportunities: As mentioned at our first Super Sunday, we are in
Wednesday, September 26
Sunday, September 30
I am amazed at the energy. Don’t you think God looks at us in the ways that we make it
need of volunteers to assist with our Religious Ed. Program in several capacities.
7:30am St. Elizabeth
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RE/RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing –
9:40am
all happen for material and social rewards and says: I weep when I see you doing
If you are interested in helping with one of the areas listed below, please contact
Marjorie Kruger
everything in your power to make it all happen, to save yourself, send a little of that
Kathy Wood in the parish office:
Please pray for:
Thursday, September 27
energy my way and things could be better for you. That approach to life is what we call
·
Door Monitors
–
to assist with monitoring parish hall exits on Sunday
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
stewardship – a fair attention to all needs, personal and communal, in the sight of God
9:00am
FLC Chapel
morning as Religious Ed. Classes are dismissed
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
who helps us. The reality is that so many of us live life in ‘spend mode’ spending money,
Gloria Gough
·
Super Sunday Volunteers –
to assist with the planning, set-up, clean-
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
William Bradley
energy, time, and God given gifts to get through the next week or impress someone for a
up of our monthly Super Sunday events
Friday, September 28
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
few more days. God wants more for us. God hears and sees the stress. God weeps. God
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
LITURGY
says: let me help. God says: you are not alone.
Roland Fountain
Marvin Ebling
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Elijah Cup
–
The Elijah cup and accompanying prayer journal will
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
Fr. Carroll
Saturday, September 29
Trusting in God’s presence,
be presented to the Hunter Family at the 8:30am
mass this
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
Sunday. The focus of this program is to pray for vocations using
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Our Parish Finance Council wants me to worry about our weekly offertory. Understandably, our
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
a consecrated chalice. Through our prayers and God’s grace, we
Joseph Dombroski
stewardship this summer has not been what it should and 3 weeks into September is not
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
hope to nurture an increase in vocations to the priesthood and
Sunday, September 30
showing a return to the stewardship we have depended on. I am hesitant to make it an issue
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
religious life.
but just want to send a reminder that we all sometimes need, to invite you to let us help if times
7:15am
St. Benedict
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Marianna Breeding
are getting financially difficult or if you are attempting to communicate a message that I can not
People of the Parish
Mariah Shull
Mary Sharp
Christine Messick
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
hear without a conversation. In the spirit of my comments above, we are not a parish or a
8:30am
St. Benedict
Joe Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mary Lou Boutcher
To all cantors and musicians:
The October monthly rehearsal
business that worries about paying the bills from week to week because of your stewardship,
Deceased Members of the
Michael Feltz
Francis Tierney
Shirley Brown
the stewardship of our parish staff and Finance Council. We have good investments
for cantors/musicians will be held Tuesday, October 9th at
Charles L. Knott Family
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
designated to help us grow. We do depend on your consistent habits so faithfully practiced that
6:00pm in St. Elizabeth’s.
11:15am St. Elizabeth
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
enable us to budget for the future. I am proud of your stewardship for your parish when I see
Kaliann Rose Fox
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
other parish pictures because of my involvement in diocesan committees. I am grateful for the
Anyone interested in seeing Steve Angrisano live in concert at
June Magrogan
Joe Dunnington
Judy Safchick
Finance Council’s diligence and embrace of the knowledge I give them to faithfully exercise the
Saints Peter and Paul Church in Easton on Friday, October 5th
–
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
task of providing for the needs of this awesome community. Is there a reason for me to worry?
please see announcement under Youth Ministry.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
Angie Mills
Daniel Ruskin, Jr.
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Evelyn “ Dixie”
Bitters
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
Old Testament
Am 6: 1a, 4-7
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Fred & Marion Parenteau
John & Gerry Podlesny
WALK FOR LIFE + On Saturday morning, September 29th, at 10am we are
New Testament
1 Tim. 6:11-16
Happy Birthday this week to: Cheryl Carmean (9-24), Caroline
encouraging participation in a "Walk for Life", to benefit Choices For Life
Gospel
Lk 16: 19-31
Murphy (9-24), Peter Schirmer, IV, Bridget Copp (9-26), Anthony
Pregnancy Help and Resource Center, which offers a 24/7 pregnancy help and
Amalfitano (9-27), Marian Beckwith (9-27), Theodora Daly (9-27),
information service for positive choices for women challenged with unplanned
Celeste Foley (9-27), Rose Mary Kinnamon (9-28), Linda Schirmer
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
pregnancy.
The walk serves a threefold purpose: an opportunity for individual
Questions of the Week …
(9-28), Justin Borawski (9-29), Keeley Cook (9-29), Ruth
BACK TO THE LORD
witness for the dignity of life; an increase in community awareness of the programs
For the week of September 16,
2007
Doepkens (9-30)
offered by CHOICES for Life; and, fundraising to support the operation of
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
CHOICES. 1/3 of the funds needed to operate the facility come through 4 annual
John & Sarah Maynard
welcomed
their first child, a son, into the world on September
Weekly Offertory for Sept. 16
$ 3,850.85
fundraising events. Several parishioners have already expressed an interest in
18th. Corbin William Maynard weighs 8lbs., 7oz. and is 22 ½ in. long.
Difference
-
($1,399.15)
walking. We encourage you to join them or to sponsor them. Your participation in
This Sunday afternoon, parishioners Evelyn & Robert Jahn will travel to St. John the
this most important work will be well rewarded. Members of the parish will be
Poor Box
$
67.11
Beloved Parish in Wilmington to attend a Wedding Anniversary Liturgy celebrated by
available following masses this weekend to answer your questions and sign-up
Bishop Michael Saltarelli. Evelyn & Robert have been married for 58 years! We
parishioners for the walk.
As of this week,
Thank you!
congratulate them on their ministry and service to one another, their family and our
Thank you for your stewardship
see the weekly insert for questions for the week.
St. Martin’s Barn Seeking Volunteers
– St. Martin’s Barn in Ridgely is looking for
community through the sacrament of marriage.
practiced last week for our
You will find this insert every week
volunteers to support their ministries to those in need within the
Parish
Religious
Education
to help you take our year’s focus on
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
local community. St. Martin’s Barn consists of a food pantry and
collection. The collection was
weekly scripture reflection home
Please try to keep your schedules clear for the Open Forum
thrift shop and volunteers are needed for many day-to-day
$2,478 and a great message to
for family, couple or personal prayer.
hosted by Fr. Carroll on Thursday, September 27th at 7:00PM in
tasks. Jesus reminds us in the Gospels that we must care for all
send to our children and their families about the
the Adult Ed Room.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions
of our brothers and sisters, especially those in need. Come to
priority of this mission and responsibility. It was a
about our Catholic faith and get answers directly from a priest!
St. Martin’s Barn as they seek to fulfill this mandate through the
good thing to say to the parents at our
Also, please do not think this is exclusively an adult event.
corporal works of mercy – feeding the hungry, giving drink to the
Confirmation parents orientation that the past
Questions from our young people would be welcomed and our
thirsty, clothing the naked and sheltering the homeless. For more information,
registration fee of $75 is no more, we only ask a
entire parish community could really benefit by your presence in
contact the Barn at 410-634-1140 or visit them (14259 Benedictine Lane, Ridgely)
$10 commitment fee.
this discussion!
I encourage and challenge you to bring your
during their hours of operation (8:30am – 4:30pm, M-F or 6-7:30pm on
At all masses this weekend, we are taking up the
toughest questions for Father for this evening!
Wednesday evenings).
3rd annual Share in the Spirit collection for tuition
On Friday, October 5th, Saints Peter and Paul Church in Easton will host Steve
VOCATION REFLECTIONS
assistance. If you are not prepared to contribute
Angrisano, contemporary Christian musician, composer and storyteller.
Mr. Angrisano
In every generation, God calls some men to lead the faithful in offering
this weekend, you may drop off your contribution
has not only written many hymns from our Breaking Bread hymnal that you would
“supplications, prayers, petitions and thanksgivings” as priests in service of the
or mail it to the parish office this week. This very
recognize, but has also been involved in youth ministry and family life.
His performance
Body of Christ. Is God calling you to this priestly ministry? If you think so, call or
important collection helps deserving families
in Easton begins at 7:00 pm and is free to the public.
Please contact Brian Zedalis for
write to Fr. Joe Cocucci, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations, at
ease the burden of Catholic school tuition. For
more information.
further information, visit the Diocesan website at
