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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, November 11, 2007
32nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
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2nd Collection – Building & Maintenance
As you may or may not know, this year was proclaimed the
Year of Catechesis in
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Turn in Thanksgiving Food Bags
Saturday, November 10
The gospel this weekend presents one of those “what if” questions. The
the Diocese of Wilmington. Several of our staff and catechist’s recently attended
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Rel. Ed/ RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing – FLC/Hall
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
odds of such realities are usually high, but in any case, it seems that we
the Catechetical Congress, a day-long gathering celebrating the mission of
·
YM Turkey Bowl – 2pm – Home of Ben & Misty
Intentions of Jamie Curley
want answers to such extremes. Often times, I think that we pose such
catechesis in our Diocese and its many parishes. Through the ministry of
Wood
questions to remove the questions from ourselves. If we could come to
Sunday, November 11
catechesis, children and adults of all ages develop a deeper relationship with
Monday, November 12
some understanding and appreciation of such issues for ourselves, there
7:15am
St. Benedict
Jesus Christ and the Christian community,
increase their knowledge of the
·
Annulment Information Night – 7pm - Hall
we will find real truth. So the question to pose would be: “When I die,
Peggy Montgomery
Catholic faith, enrich and expand their understanding of the Scriptures and sacred
Tuesday, November 13
whose will I be? The easiest answer is: God’s. Why not live that way now?
8:30am
St. Benedict
tradition, and live more faithfully as disciples of Jesus Christ in their daily lives,
·
Adoration – 5-8pm – FLC Chapel
Deceased Members of the
especially through prayer, justice, and loving service.
We would like to thank our
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Cantor/Musician Rehearsal – 6pm – St. B.
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Deacons Jopp & Nickum are away this weekend on retreat. Pray that they will have
Charles L. Knott Family
many faithful catechists, both past and present, for answering the call to
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Adult Bible Study – 7pm – A.E.R.
a good time away with the Lord.
11:15am St. Elizabeth
ministry and for their time and dedication. As the Year of Catechesis comes to
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Youth Ministry Team Mtg. – 7:15pm – R.R.
People of the Parish
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This past weekend’s offertory finally shows what we thought we could expect for
a close in the coming weeks, please take a moment to thank someone who has
Wednesday, November 14
ministered to you or your children as a teacher of faith ~ a priest, a religious sister
this year’s budget. It was a record first Sunday of the month collection. Previous to
Tuesday, November 13
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Finance Council Mtg. – 1:00pm – Resource Room
or brother, a deacon, a parent or grandparent, a catechist or a friend.
this collection, we were not even passing last year’s total to date with no real
9:00am FLC Chapel
·
Adult Choir Rehearsal – 6pm – St. Benedict
reason to articulate. We depend on your consistent stewardship which has a lot to
Mickey Johns
·
Parish Leadership Night – 7pm – St. B. & F.L.C.
Adult/Youth Faith Formation Opportunity + Catechist Formation
do with your consistent presence. Thank you and God bless you all for enabling us
Thursday, November 15
Wednesday, November 14
BIBLE 101 ~ Deacon Jopp invites you to a "Bible Basics" class in two parts: Dec.
to do the good work that we do.
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Adult Bible Study –
9:30am
– A.E.R.
6 and 13 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Hall. This is not a Bible studies program
7:30am St. Elizabeth
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Advent will be quickly upon us. Soon you will receive our Advent mailing and hear
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1st Reconciliation Gathering – 6:30pm – F.L.C.
but an introductory course to the Bible: the "who, what, when, where"
Barbara Kemp
of our 2007 theme: “Stocking Up: It’s the Little Things that Matter”. In that spirit,
Saturday, November 17
fundamentals. We will explore the Catholic Church's understanding of the role of
you will be invited to take a Christmas stocking to fill and return at our December
·
Parish Bazaar – 8am-2pm – Family Life Center
Thursday, November 15
the Bible and how that differs from a Protestant's view. We'll look at the variety of
Super Sunday filled with little things that could make a family’s Christmas extra
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2nd Collection –
Campaign for Human Development
writing styles represented in the Bible and discuss basic Bible
9:00am
FLC Chapel
special. We will take the stockings to St. Martin’s Barn for distribution. So while
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Adult Choir at 5:30 Mass
interpretation
methods and translations. We'll also present techniques for praying
Intentions of Shirley Strauss
shopping, keep this project in mind and pick up stocking stuffers like: disposable
Sunday, November 18
with the Bible and review the Church's use of Scripture in her liturgies.
Bring your
Friday, November 16
cameras, batteries, candy, toiletries, card games, etc…
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2nd Collection –
Campaign for Human Development
questions. This is not an advanced course for those with a solid foundation in
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Sacred Scripture. No tests or quizzes, either - just a desire to
broaden your
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Rel. Ed/ HS Rel Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing –
In the words of St. Paul:
Intentions of Maurice Macauley
understanding of Sacred Scripture and enrich your prayer life. Contact Lori in the
FLC/Hall
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ.
Parish Office to sign-up.
Saturday, November 17
Fr. Carroll
Please pray for:
Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
SOCIAL MINISTRY
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
THANK YOU… because you care, Saint Martin’s Ministries was
The latest report shows that we have brought in pledges of $34,645 which is over our
Intentions of Trey Breeding
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Mary Sharp
able to serve many people in need during the past year. 2,197
$33,600 goal. Thank you for your stewardship and remember that as you complete your
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Sunday, November 18
people were fed and 144 families were given subsidies to either
pledge commitment, 50% of the amount over target is returned to the parish.
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
prevent eviction or utility disruption. In addition, Saint Martin’s
7:15am
St. Benedict
Marvin Ebling
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
House provided a home to 15 women and 23 children in
People of the Parish
PARISH LEADERSHIP
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
transition. Your support of their efforts is truly appreciated.
8:30am
St. Benedict
Parish Leadership Night is this Wednesday (11/14) beginning at 7pm in St. Benedict
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
Your THANKSSGIVING FOOD BAG
donations
will be delivered
Eileen McLaughlin Pyle
Church. If you are looking for a way to connect to parish activity, this would be the place
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
to St. Martin’s Barn this weekend to help them supplement the Food Boxes that
11:15am St. Elizabeth
to explore possibilities.
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
they will distribute to families next week in preparation for the celebration of
Mary Porter
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
BUILDING GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE
Thanksgiving.
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Marianna Breeding
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
CEMETERY CLEAN-UP
As you heard at mass last week, this year at the N.U.T.S. Thanksgiving Dinner
Christine Messick
Deborah Turner
Daniel Ruskin, Jr.
Thank you to all who helped this past Sunday at Holy Cross Cemetery
Old Testament Mal 3: 19-20a
we expect to serve 600 meals which means a lot of turkey and a lot of pie! If you
Joe Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mary Lou Boutcher
in Greensboro with our annual cemetery clean-up/confirmation service
New Testament
2 Thes 3:7-12
can cook either at home and bring it to St. Luke’s Church Hall on Wednesday
Michael Feltz
Angie Mills
Shirley Brown
day. Brush was cleaned up, planters of flowers were placed in the
Gospel
Lk 21:5-19
morning, Nov. 21st please let us know by calling Pat Bradley at 410-479-0311 or
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
cemetery, and old decorations were removed.
Ann Haywood at 410-479-3907. If you would like to help with food preparation on
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
11/21 (9-11am) or 11/22 (6-9am) you may contact Flo Petroski at 410-479-1838.
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
LITURGY
BACK TO THE LORD
Anyone who want to help with the sit-down meal and enjoy the food and fellowship
June Magrogan
Joe Dunnington
Judy Safchick
Take some time to allow God to dwell with you!
For the week of November 4, 2007
please come by 10am on Thanksgiving Day. The meal will be served at 11am.
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
Eucharistic Adoration will take place every Tuesday from 5-8pm in the Parish Family
This is a whole community outreach effort and anyone who has helped in the past
Weekly Offertory for November 4 $
6,621.55
Joe Wood
Vincent Cassidy
John Podlesny
Life Center Chapel beginning next Tuesday, November 6 and continuing on the
knows how good it is to work with and for our neighbors. If you would like to make
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
Regina Usilton
Trey Breeding
following Tuesdays: Nov 13, Nov 20, Nov 27 and Dec 11.
a monetary donation to the effort, checks can be written to and sent to: St.
Difference
+ $ 1,371.55
Evelyn “ Dixie” Bitters
Benedict/St. Elizabeth – NUTS Thanksgiving.
Decorate Your Father’s House
Shirley & Ken Strauss
Fred & Marion Parenteau
We are looking for individuals, a group of friends, or a family to volunteer to decorate our
MOST IMPORTANTLY … If you or someone you know would like a Thanksgiving
Feast of All Saints
$ 1,234.43
churches and chapel for worship on a rotational basis or for one season. We are in
Dinner delivered to their home, please pick up one of the forms that can be found
N.U.T.S.
$ 582.49
need of additional team members for our environment committee. No previous
at the entrance of either church, fill it out, and return it to the address provided.
Poor Box
$ 68.10
Diocesan Tribunal offering Information Night
experience required. Please speak to Fr. Carroll, Lori Parks or Anne Fountain if
on Annulments HERE!
interested or need more information.
Thank you!
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS
Elijah Cup
– This weekend, the Elijah Cup and accompanying prayer journal will be
w/ Diocesan Judicial Vicar:
In today’s second reading, St. Paul prays that the
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
presented to Dan & Linda Ruskin. If you are interested in taking the cup home for a
Very Rev. George Brubaker, JCL
Thessalonians may be strengthened “in every
ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICES PLANNIED
week to pray in a special way for vocations to the priesthood, we encourage you to
Monday, November 12
good deed and word.” May we, too, be
Make plans to participate in one of the local Ecumenical Thanksgiving services
contact the parish office or Mrs. Sue Fleegle (410-482-8914).
strengthened and empowered to use our time and
in the Parish Hall
this year. Plan on joining the Christian Community in Denton at the Church of the
talents for the good of others.
from 7-9pm
Nazarene next Sunday, November 18 at 7pm or the community in Ridgely at the
“Dear Lord: Please fill this cup with vocations ensuring that there will be
Church of the Brethren on Wednesday, November 21 at 7pm. Those attending
ministers to care for Your Church. Choose from among us those who would
Poverty in America is on the rise – over 37 million
This gathering is open to all Catholics in our area who
the Ridgely gathering are asked to bring a snack/dessert for a reception afterward.
minister to Your Church and make them worthy to answer Your call.”
Americans live below the government-established
have questions about what it would take to obtain a
poverty line. But we can reverse the trend by
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
will be celebrated at 9am at St. Benedict. Plan to
degree of nullity for the previous marriage
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
rekindling the spirit of community with those in
start the day with your extended family!
or if such is necessary in a particular case.
To all cantors and musicians:
The November monthly
need and by joining in solidarity to break the cycle
rehearsal for cantors/musicians will be held Tuesday,
of poverty. Next weekend, our parish will
November 13th at 6:00 in St. Benedict’s.
participate in the collection for the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development and by
Adult Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, November 14th at
doing so respond to the Church’s call to bring a
6:00PM.
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
lasting end to poverty across our nation.
Sunday, November 11
