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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, November 18, 2007
33rd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
The Parish Office will be closed
Adult/Youth Faith Formation Opportunity + Catechist Formation
Saturday, November 17
During these days of November, we are liturgically reminded
BIBLE 101 ~ Deacon Jopp invites you to a "Bible Basics" class in two parts: Dec.
Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
of the ‘end
times’ or the culmination of God’s plan for us.
for the observance of Thanksgiving
6 and 13 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Hall. This is not a Bible studies program
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Ultimately, we are called to the kingdom of God with Christ
on Thursday, November 22
but an introductory course to the Bible: the "who, what, when, where"
Intentions of Trey Breeding
as our King. But how do we live today with an eye toward the
fundamentals. We will explore the Catholic Church's understanding of the role of
and Friday, November 23.
future? It really isn’t that complicated with do it for so many
Sunday, November 18
the Bible and how that differs from a Protestant's view. We'll look at the variety of
other missions in our lives. It is about being ‘goal-oriented’. In
7:15am
St. Benedict
writing styles represented in the Bible and discuss basic Bible
our second reading today, Paul was aware that the church in
People of the Parish
interpretation
methods and translations. We'll also present techniques for praying
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
Thessalonica was taking the second coming of Christ
8:30am
St. Benedict
with the Bible and review the Church's use of Scripture in her liturgies.
Bring your
seriously. They were so serious that they stopped life as they
Sunday, November 18
Eileen McLaughlin Pyle
questions. This is not an advanced course for those with a solid foundation in
knew it. They quit their jobs, disregarded other
·
2nd Collection – Campaign for Human Development
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Sacred Scripture. No tests or quizzes, either - just a desire to
broaden your
responsibilities and stood ready for it to happen. Paul had to tell them they we do not
·
Rel. Ed/ HS Rel Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture Sharing –
Mary Porter
understanding of Sacred Scripture and enrich your prayer life. Contact Lori in the
know when Christ will come again and so they need to be found living life, just not in the
FLC/Hall
Parish Office to sign-up.
same way as before they came to know Christ. We too must live life and live it more
·
Denton Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service – 7pm –
Tuesday, November 20
abundantly as we are made more aware each day of the signs of God’s presence and
LITURGY
Church of Nazarene
9:00am FLC Chapel
action in our world. We are encouraged to see the kingdom ushering in and breaking
ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS
Tuesday, November 20
Teresa McGuire
open before us so that we too might live differently more aware to put Christ at the
·
Adoration – 5-8pm – FLC Chapel
Make plans to participate in one of the local Ecumenical Thanksgiving services
center.
Wednesday, November 21
this year. Plan on joining the Christian Community in Denton at the Church of the
·
Adult Bible Study – 7pm – A.E.R.
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Nazarene this Sunday, November 18 at 7pm or the community in Ridgely at the
Wednesday, November 21
Thursday is Thanksgiving! Take the time to slow down and be mindful of God’s
Judy Ridgell
Church of the Brethren on Wednesday, November 21 at 7pm. Those attending
·
Ridgely Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service – 7pm –
abundant blessings. Take time to celebrate them with your family and your family of
the Ridgely gathering are asked to bring a snack/dessert for a reception afterward.
Church of the Brethren
faith. Join us for mass on Thanksgiving at 9am at St. Benedict.
Thursday, November 22
·
Knights of Columbus Meeting – 7:30pm – Hall
Take some time to allow God to dwell with you!
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 22
Kingdom bound,
See insert about St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Eucharistic Adoration continues from 5-8pm in the Parish Family
9:00am
St. Benedict
·
Parish Office Closed
Fr. Carroll
Life Center Chapel on the following Tuesdays: Nov 20, Nov 27
our parish patroness
Brianna N. Freeman
Friday, November 23
and Dec 11.
·
Parish Office Closed
Friday, November 23
Decorate Your Father’s House
Sunday, November 25
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Advent will be quickly upon us. Soon you will receive our Advent mailing
We are looking for individuals, a group of friends, or a family to volunteer to
·
NO Rel. Ed/ HS Rel Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture
Jeanne Braceland
and hear of our 2007 theme: “Stocking Up: It’s the Little Things that
decorate our churches and chapel for worship on a rotational basis or for one
Sharing
Matter”. In that spirit, you will be invited to take a Christmas stocking,
Saturday, November 24
season. We are in need of additional team members for our environment
beginning this weekend, to fill and return at our December Super
Please pray for:
committee. No previous experience required. Please speak to Fr. Carroll, Lori
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Sunday filled with little things that could make a family’s Christmas
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
Parks or Anne Fountain if interested or need more information.
Joseph Dombroski
extra special. We will take the stockings to St. Martin’s Barn for
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
distribution. So while shopping, keep this project in mind and pick up
Sunday, November 25
Elijah Cup
– This weekend, the Elijah Cup and accompanying prayer journal will
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Mary Sharp
stocking stuffers like: disposable cameras, batteries, candy, toiletries,
be presented to the Freeman Family. If you are interested in taking the cup
7:15am
St. Benedict
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
card games, etc…
home for a week to pray in a special way for vocations to the priesthood, we
People of the Parish
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
encourage you to contact the parish office or Mrs. Sue Fleegle (410-482-8914).
8:30am
St. Benedict
Marvin Ebling
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Deceased Members of the
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
“May the Lord hear our prayers for vocations in full-time service as well as
Charles L. Knott Family
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
the diaconate. From the richness of His providence, He will supply the
11:15am St. Elizabeth
Happy Birthday this week to: Vicky Williams (11-20), Trudy Dean (11-
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
needs of our parish, the diocese and the worldwide Church. May we
Robert Finnerin
21), Kelsey Walters (11-21), Josh Bathras (11-22), Michelle Creel (11-22),
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
continue to pray even beyond the weeks we have stewardship of the Elijah
Eva Knussman (11-22), Dominic Remaniak (11-22), Dolly Callahan (11-
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
Cup.”
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
23), Timothy Daly (11-23), Susan Fink (11-23), Linda Ruskin (11-23), Zack
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Marianna Breeding
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
Christine Messick
Deborah Turner
Daniel Ruskin, Jr.
Sawn (11-23), Brigid King (11-24), Katelyn Thomas (11-25)
Old Testament
2 Sm 5; 1-3
To all cantors and musicians:
The December monthly rehearsal for
Joe Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mary Lou Boutcher
New Testament
Col 1:12-20
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
cantors/musicians will be held Tuesday, December 11th
at 6:00 in St. Elizabeth’s.
Michael Feltz
Angie Mills
Shirley Brown
Gospel
Lk 23:35-43
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
Adult Choir will rehearse again on Wednesday, November 28 at 6pm at St.
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
Thank you to all who participated in the 1st Annual Turkey Bowl last
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Benedict Church.
weekend. Special thanks to Ben & Misty Wood for hosting this event.
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
BACK TO THE LORD
June Magrogan
Joe Dunnington
Judy Safchick
SOCIAL MINISTRY
For the week of November 11, 2007
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
THANK YOU to all parishioners who participated in our Thanksgiving Food Bag
Weekly Offertory for November 11 $
4,416.10
Volunteers are needed to complete the work begun at the Bazaar on the Photo
Joe Wood
Vincent Cassidy
John Podlesny
project. A bountiful supply of non-perishable food items was delivered to St.
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
Postcards. On Thursday, Nov. 29th at 6pm in the Parish Hall, we will create an
Regina Usilton
Trey
Breeding
Ronnie Blazejak
Martin’s Barn last Sunday to assist with the preparation of Thanksgiving food
Difference
-
(
$
834.00)
assembly line to finish the cards. Contact Mr. Z if you can help. The more the merrier!
Kahle Clegg
Evelyn “ Dixie” Bitters
boxes for families in need. Your generosity will make a difference!
Shirley & Ken Strauss
Fred & Marion Parenteau
Building & Maintenance
$ 1,151.76
Our next Young Adult Mass is scheduled for Sunday, December 9th at 7:00PM in St.
This year at the N.U.T.S. Thanksgiving Dinner we expect to serve 600 meals
N.U.T.S.
$ 410.00
Benedicts with “Sunday Night Sundaes” following afterwards in the hall.
This mass is
which means a lot of turkey and a lot of pie! If you can cook a turkey at home and
Poor Box
$ 149.57
not exclusively for youth but is open to everyone!
The liturgy, however, will be geared
bring it to St. Luke’s Church Hall on Wednesday morning, Nov. 21st please let us
towards teens and young adults and the Praise Band will lead us in song.
Hope to see
know by calling Pat Bradley at 410-479-0311 or Ann Haywood at 410-479-3907. If
Thank you!
you there!
you would like to help with food preparation on 11/21 (9-11am) or 11/22 (6-9am)
you may contact Flo Petroski at 410-479-1838. Anyone who wants to help with
Today’s readings paint a somewhat frightening
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
the sit-down meal and enjoy the food and fellowship please come by 10am on
picture of the end of time. But the Gospel ends
Caroline County Hospice
Tree of Lights
Thanksgiving Day. The meal will be served at 11am. This is a whole community
with the assurance to faithful stewards that those
Donating a light in memory or in honor of someone special to you this
who persevere will be saved.
outreach effort and anyone who has helped in the past knows how good it is to
Christmas will help someone who needs it now. A $5.00 donation will
work with and for our neighbors. If you would like to make a monetary donation to
put a light on the Hospice Tree of Lights located on the grounds of the
Poverty in America is on the rise – over 37 million
the effort, checks can be written to and sent to: St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth – NUTS
Caroline Home for Hospice in Denton. To purchase a light or lights,
Americans live below the government-established
Thanksgiving.
contact the Denton Home for Hospice at 410-479-3500 or the parish
poverty line. But we can reverse the trend by
MOST IMPORTANTLY … If you or someone you know would like a Thanksgiving
office.
rekindling the spirit of community with those in
Dinner delivered to their home, please pick up one of the forms that can be found
need and by joining in solidarity to break the cycle
at the entrance of either church, fill it out, and return it to the address provided.
Victorian Christmas Faire
of poverty. This weekend, our parish will
This Caroline Home for Hospice benefit event will feature a Gala evening of dinner,
participate in the collection for the Catholic
dancing, entertainment, a “festival of trees” silent auction and a live auction of gifts
The Samaritan House is in need of tuna fish and peanut butter to stock their
Campaign for Human Development and by
perfect for holiday gift-giving. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st at
doing so respond to the Church’s call to bring a
pantry shelves. You may place your donations of either item in the baskets
6pm. Tickets for this event are $75/person and can be purchased in advance by calling
lasting end to poverty across our nation.
at the entrance of either church. Thank you.
410-479-3500.
