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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, October 14, 2007
28th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Looking for something to do on your day off school October
Saturday, October 13
Paul’s letter to Timothy continues as our second reading this Sunday. It reminds us, as it
Sunday, October 14
19th?
Join us for Halloween Fest 2007!
Together we’ll ride the
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
reminded Timothy of God’s enduring love for us, His own. Paul tells Timothy that “if we
·
2nd Collection - Building & Maintenance
haunted hayride at Adkin’s Arboretum.
Then, we’ll meet back at
Intentions of Jamie Curley
deny Him, He will deny us.” But, “If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful, for He cannot
·
Commissioning of Liturgical Ministers during Mass
the parish hall for snacks and Halloween movies.
Please RSVP
deny Himself.” If we consciously choose to turn away and deny God making a definitive
Sunday, October 14
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Rel. Ed./HS Rel. Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing
by Sunday, October 14th so that proper transportation can be
proclamation to avoid God, He has a hard time getting us back, but if we continue to
·
BVM Sodality Hospitality – 9:30am – Hall
7:15am
St. Benedict
arranged.
Contact Mr. Z for more information!
know His love but do not show it in our actions, in our love, He remains hopeful or faithful
Ernest N. Balling
·
Confirmation Gathering w/Sponsors -
2–5pm FLC
that what began to “stir into flame” will ignite once again. Once the presence of God is
8:30am
St. Benedict
Tuesday, October 16
Save the date!
On Sunday, October 28th, we will hold a Young Adult Mass in the
recognized within us, we cannot avoid those feelings and memories. We will strive to
People of the Parish
·
Adult Bible Study – 7:00pm – A.E.R.
evening at 7:00pm as we celebrate World Youth Day.
Please note that this mass
have that feeling return. We know this. How many times have you tried to recreate a
11:15am St. Elizabeth
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Confirmation Interviews
is not exclusively for youth but is open to everyone!
The liturgy, however, will be
revelation of God’s presence? Were you successful? Were you open to letting God speak
Stephen Wood
Wednesday, October 17
geared towards teens and young adults, and the praise band will lead us in song.
and recreate a different experience and feeling? God is always ready to mend the
·
Confirmation Interviews
Following mass join us for Sunday night Sundaes in the parish hall!
Tuesday, October 16
relationship, but God, who is different from us, always begins anew offering a new
·
Adult Choir Rehearsal – 6pm – St. Benedict
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
9:00am FLC Chapel
revelation of the same love. Have you ever tried to mend a relationship with the premise: I
·
Living Rosary – 7:00pm –Hall
The next Habitat Breakfast is October 20 in the Parish Hall!
Intentions of Patti Connatser
know how they work, I know what to do. Perhaps the same mode of operation does not
Our next parish-sponsored Habitat for Humanity Breakfast will be held on
·
Knights of Columbus Meeting – 8:00pm – Great Room
move a relationship forward to a new place or does not reach the person in the new place
Wednesday, October 17
Saturday, October 20th from 8am-10am in the Parish Hall. A delicious buffet
Thursday, October 18
they find themselves? Let us learn from God: faith heals. Faith takes a venture into new
7:30am St. Elizabeth
breakfast will be offered for the cost of $6 per person (Children 5-12, $4) with a
·
Confirmation Interviews
territory. Next time you feel a need to mend a relationship, say not I want things to be the
Joseph Borgia
family max price of $20. Please, bring your family and friends and join us as we
·
Adult Bible Study –
9:30am
– A.E.R.
way they were but where we are.
That can move us forward knowing that the established
Thursday, October 18
help “raise the roof” on the next Caroline County Habitat home.
Friday, October 19
relationship is the foundation for new things. That is the way that God works. It is not
9:00am
FLC Chapel
·
Senior Luncheon – Noon – Parish Hall
about recreating more of the same, but letting the challenges of relationships open us up
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
The Flora Family
Saturday, October 20
to a stronger and more powerful one! Reread Paul’s letter to Timothy thinking about your
High School RE will meet next Sunday, Oct 21 instead of October 28 because
·
Marian Pilgrimage +National Shrine in D.C.
Friday, October 19
greatest burden, probably your most strained relationship. Bear, endure and accept the
of the Youth/Young Adult Mass on the 28th.
·
Habitat Breakfast – 8 – 10am – Parish Hall
cross that has to be taken to carry you and the other to a new revelation of God’s faithful
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Sunday, October 21
presence. “God cannot deny Himself”: His presence that dwells in you and the other. That
Mass of Thanksgiving
Adult Weekly Scripture Reflection
–
Join us in the Hall
each
Sunday morning as
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2nd Collection – World Mission Sunday
is the only way that the new experience is the same – the consistent presence of God
Saturday, October 20
we break open the Word.
who must be reverenced in all who see.
·
Rel. Ed./HS Rel. Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
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Diocesan Order of Merit Awards (Kiblers)
– 4pm
Brianna N. Freeman
Our First Reconciliation Prep began this past Thursday with a wonderful class of
Fr. Carroll
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Bear, DE
“Such is my gospel”,
22! We embrace this opportunity to work with our children and their parents for this
Sunday, October 21
special journey. For information about the journey, ask Nancy Campbell, Connie
Please pray for:
7:15am
St. Benedict
BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE
Walton, Peggy Finnerin, Kathy Wood or Fr. Carroll.
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
Giovanni Bastiani
We continue to benefit from your commitment and sacrifices for the campaign. There are
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
8:30am
St. Benedict
still some gifts coming in from the diocese from those who have made 5 year
Confirmation Prep continues this Sunday, October 14th for our
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Mary Sharp
People of the Parish
commitments as well as some accumulated balance. Thank you! In the next few months,
Sponsor/Candidate Workshop at 2pm. Once again, it’s an amazing group of young
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
11:15am St. Elizabeth
you should see or hear about work being done at our cemetery: Holy Cross, in
people! For info on this journey, ask Anne Fountain, Chris Spinner or Fr. Carroll.
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
Intentions of
Greensboro. If you would like to help with this Fall focus on our parish cemetery, put
Interviews w/Fr. Carroll this week too!
Marvin Ebling
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Skip & Ruth McCullough
Sunday, Nov 4 at 3pm on your calendar for our annual cemetery clean up. It is always a
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
LITURGY
great experience of parish stewardship! This year, our confirmation candidates will be
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
Lector Workbooks for 2008 have arrived! Copies (labeled with lector names)
joining us.
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
have been placed in the sacristies of the churches. Please take the opportunity to
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
pick them up within the next couple of weeks.
Old Testament
Ex 17: 8-13
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
New Testament
2 Tim 3: 14 – 4: 2
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Marianna Breeding
Happy Birthday this week to: Jimmy McCarthy (10-15),Theodore Ansley (10-
October is the month of the Rosary
Gospel
Lk 18: 1-8
Christine Messick
Deborah Turner
Daniel Ruskin, Jr.
16), Grace Brennick (10-16), Jennifer Frey (10-18), Lawrence Hill (10-18),
Living Rosary –
Wednesday, October 17 at 7pm in the Hall. Join us
Joe Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mary Lou Boutcher
Ryan Lawrence (10-18), Evan Amador (10-19), Kevin Hofmann (10-19),
as we pray the rosary and create a large one with candles on the
Michael Feltz
Angie Mills
Shirley Brown
Kathleen Ridgell (10-19), Marlene Hayman (10-20), Madelyn Hoffman (10-20),
floor. All are welcome as the Knights of Columbus host us for this
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
Deacon Hal Jopp (10-20), John Daly (10-21), Kevin Fink (10-21)
parish event.
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
Eternal rest grant unto
parishioner Emily “Peggy” Montgomery
who died on October 8.
Elijah Cup
–
The Elijah cup and accompanying prayer journal will be presented to
June Magrogan
Joe Dunnington
Judy Safchick
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 13 at St. Benedict
Catherine Wood this Sunday at the 11:15am mass. The focus of this program is
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
Church.
to pray for vocations using a consecrated chalice. Through our prayers and God’s
Evelyn “ Dixie”
Bitters
Joe Wood
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ~
grace, we hope to nurture an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious
Fred & Marion Parenteau
John & Gerry Podlesny
This year’s Annual Holiday Bazaar is scheduled
life.
for Saturday, November 17 from 8am-2pm in the Parish Hall!
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
On All Souls Day at our 7pm mass we will ritually remember those who have died
BACK TO THE LORD
FESTIVE BASKET AUCTION –
At last year’s Annual Parish Bazaar we offered
Mark your calendars…
in the past year. If you plan to attend this mass and would like to include someone
For the week of October 7, 2007
wonderful theme baskets created by several parishioners in a Silent Auction. This year,
Nov 10/Saturday
–
10am in our hall - November is
in this remembrance, call the parish office.
with your help, we would like to offer theme baskets again, but we would like to narrow
liturgically a month which focuses on the end times and
Weekly Offertory for October 7 $ 5,464.00
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
the category of themes down to just a few: Gift Wrapping & Supplies (include such items
being prepared. Join Fr. Carroll and other professionals
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
Adult Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, October 17th
at 6:00pm in St Benedict's.
as gift wrap, gift tags, bows & ribbon, tape, etc…), Holiday Baking (ingredients to create
for a real practical presentation on making plans for
Difference
+
$
214.00
All levels of experience are welcome!
Christmas cookies or a gingerbread house, etc…), Christmas Cards (Cards, stamps,
funeral arrangements, funeral liturgies and healthcare
Poor Box
$
50.22
glitter pens, labels, etc…), and Family Time/Take a Break (hot chocolate/mugs,
directives. This is an opportunity for us to have your
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER + NEXT WEEKEND!!!
storybooks, dvd’s, cd’s, games, etc…). These baskets, which could be filled in a variety
wishes on file. No age requirement! (FYI – the diocese
Fall is a beautiful season full of color and crisp fresh air. A Worldwide Marriage
Thank you!
of ways, would be offered for silent bidding on the day of the Bazaar. It doesn’t matter
requires Fr. Carroll to have such info on file – come and
Encounter Weekend is like autumn because it’s a weekend full of fresh air, new
help him update.)
what size basket or container you start with or how you fill it — just have fun in the
beginnings and a time to rejoice in the beauty of your marriage and family. It’s a
process! Let us know if you plan to create a basket for the Bazaar Auction by signing up
great time to rekindle communication and enjoy a weekend away. Space is
Jesus healed ten lepers in today’s Gospel. Only
Nov 12/Monday for an information night here at St.
on the form at the entrance of either church or by contacting parishioner Lyn Sutton
available for the weekend of October 19-21 in Rehoboth Beach. Contact Bob &
one (ten percent) came back to say thank you. I,
Benedict’s on annulments by members the Diocesan
Michelle Dooley at 800.688.9963 to register. Cost is $40. If you want a local
too, have received many blessings from the Lord
returned no later than November 9. Contact Lyn Sutton (479– 9359) for further
Tribunal.
opinion about Marriage Encounter call parishioners Mike & Nancy Campbell at
– indeed, all I am and all I have is gift! How and
information or if you have questions.
479-0154. Come on, be spontaneous! Treat yourself!
how often have I remembered to thank Him?
Bible 101 – Dec 6 and 13 from 7-9pm. Our own Deacon
Annual Liturgy for Divorced and Separated Persons… The annual liturgy for
Hal Jopp will open up the bible for those of us who might
separated and divorced persons will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Saltarelli on
not know how to open it up. No experience necessary!
Wednesday, October 17 at 7pm at St. John Neumann Church, Rt. 589 & Beauchamp Rd.
in Ocean Pines, MD.
