1st Sunday of Advent
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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, December
2, 2007
LITURGY
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
PENANCE SERVICE
Saturday, December 1
“Come let us climb the Lord’s mountain.” Advent offers us the comforting words of the
Sunday, December 2
This Tuesday, December 4 is our Parish Advent Penance
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
great prophet Isaiah. They are coming! But perhaps you find yourself much like me
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Super Sunday #4
Service. Fr. Carroll will be joined by 4 additional priests to help
Kate MacDonald
looking at the big mountain ahead! That is why Isaiah words are so important for us to
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us celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. See you at 7pm
hear. They are promises of peace and times when all will be right. They come with
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Knights of Columbus Breakfast – 9:30am – Hall
Sunday, December 2
at St. Benedict.
words also of patience. When we find the wisdom to slow down, we find so much more
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Return Christmas Stockings during Super Sunday-
7:15am
St. Benedict
that awaits us or, should I say, is there waiting for us. As we begin this Advent and what
Hall
Thomas Hubbard
Take some time to allow God to dwell with you!
looks to be a pretty fast beginning to the liturgical year, we must take care of ourselves.
Tuesday, December 4
8:30am
St. Benedict
Eucharistic Adoration continues from 5-8pm in the Parish Family Life Center
All will be right when we focus on important things, little things that matter. Now is the
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Advent Penance Service – 7:00pm – St. B.
Linda Coale
Chapel on Tuesday, Dec 11.
time to slow down amidst the cries of countdowns to Christmas and define a few
Wednesday, December 5
11:15am St. Elizabeth
priorities for oneself and ones family. Take some time to read the pamphlet that was
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Staff Meeting –
Noon
– Pastor’s Office
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
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You may have noted in your recent mailing that this
People of the Parish
sent to you this week entitled “Mealtime Matters” and make some personal and family
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Adult Choir Practice – 6:00pm – St. Benedict
year the 4pm Mass on Christmas Eve is at St. BENEDICT.
commitments for your journey to Christmas ahead. Focus on little things, simple things
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Knights of Columbus Mtg. – 7:30pm - Hall
Tuesday, December 4
that can make all of the difference. As the song says: There ain’t no mountain high
Liturgical Ministers – You may have noticed the results of our new ministry
Thursday, December 6
9:00am FLC Chapel
enough, ain’t no river wide enough to keep me from you”. Isaiah reminds us!
scheduling program in the new schedule. Thank you for your feedback. It is a good
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – A.E.R.
Bo & Marge Scarff
program as it gives us the ability to enter dates that you are not available, it keeps
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Parish Council Exec. Comm. Mtg. -CANCELLED
Wednesday, December 5
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You may have noted in your recent mailing that this year the 4pm Mass on
families together and it equally schedules ministers. There are glitches that we are
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Bible 101 Session #1 – 7-9pm - Hall
Christmas Eve is at St. BENEDICT. I made this change for a few reasons. The
7:30am St. Elizabeth
aware of so please be patient. Thank you for your understanding! As we all know,
Saturday, December 8
first being that it is our largest crowd but in the smaller church.
It also happens
Intentions of Don & Pauline King
computers tend to have a mind of their own! As has been communicated, there is
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Religious Retirement
to be a busy time for our good neighbors at Bargain Beverage and we are
no 5:30 Mass on Dec 31 and the mass on January 1 is at 9am and not 10.
Thursday, December 6
Sunday, December
9
attempting to use their lot. I realize that some of you prefer this mass to travel
9:00am
FLC Chapel
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Religious Retirement
in a short distance in the daylight. Please call the parish office to inquire about
Elijah Cup
– This weekend, the Elijah Cup and accompanying prayer journal will
Mabel Shaw
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RCIA Rite of Welcome – 8:30am – St. Benedict
transportation possibilities or join us at the 10am at St. Elizabeth, our lightest
be presented to John & Connie Walton. If you are interested in taking the cup
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Religious Ed./HS Rel. Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture
Friday, December 7
crowd. Let’s see how it works.
home for a week to pray in a special way for vocations to the priesthood, we
Sharing – FLC & St. B.
7:30am St. Elizabeth
encourage you to contact the parish office or Mrs. Sue Fleegle (410-482-8914).
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This Sunday at our Super Sunday, we welcome the
Billy McLaughlin
“It was a privilege to take part in a special way in our parish community with
Vigil Mass
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Immaculate Conception
brother and sister of Wilson Binebrink, Thomas and
prayers for our priests and hopefully those to come.”
Edith, who will be presenting us with a special gift.
7:00pm St. Elizabeth
Wilson Binebrink grew up here in the parish and
Thomas P. Haney, Sr.
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
ministered as an altar server. I had the honor of
Put December 18 at 7pm on your calendar as an event not to be missed! Our
Saturday, December 8
celebrating his Christian Burial in 2005. Wilson is a
choir and many others, under the direction of Brian Zedalis, will wow us with a
Immaculate Conception
well known painter and artist. He is the most
Festival of Carols.
This is just what you will need about then! Cookies & hot
9:00am St. Benedict
recognized artist in the halls of our state’s capitol.
chocolate will be served in the hall after the performance.
First Sunday of Advent
Some years ago, the Vatican put out a call to artists
Please pray for:
Intentions of Jamie Curley
to depict St. Martin De Porres. It was Wilson
To all cantors and musicians:
The December monthly rehearsal for
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
Binebrink’s work that won the esteem of the
cantors/musicians will be held Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00 in St. Elizabeth’s.
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
Regina E. Wood
Vatican and it has been reproduced to fervor St.
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Mary Sharp
Martin’s example and specifically in holy cards. The
Adult Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, December 5th at 6:00PM at St.
Sunday, December 9
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
Binebrink Family gives us the gracious gift of the
Benedict’s.
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
7:15am
St. Benedict
original painting of St. Martin shown here. We will
Marvin Ebling
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Giovanni Bastiani
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
give the work a place of honor in our chapel.
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
8:30am
St. Benedict
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
People of the Parish
Happy Birthday this week to: Mary Pinder (12-2), Virginia Belay (12-
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We have the great opportunity for the next two weeks to learn from our own
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
11:15am St. Elizabeth
4), Shirley Callahan (12-4), Helen Nussear (12-4), Thomas Boncella
Deacon Hal Jopp. Put Dec 6 and 13 on your calendar for Bible 101. The first
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
Rose Wood
(12-5), Fred Bradbury (12-5), Richard Lewis (12-5), Antoinette Casale
session will deal with the basics for beginners and the second will highlight
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
7:00pm St. Benedict – Youth Mass
(12-6), Richard Palazzolo (12-6) Roy Dean (12-7), Erin Daly (12-8),
how much scripture we use and you hear in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Marianna Breeding
Intentions of Trey Breeding
Joe Gavin (12-8), Howard Reardon, Jr. (12-8), Marlinda Tuel (12-8),
Come and learn from this great treasure we have in Deacon Hal Jopp!
Christine Messick
Deborah Turner
Daniel Ruskin, Jr.
Holli Griffin (12-9), , David Redgraves (12-9)
Joe Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mary Lou Boutcher
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December 8, The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is a Holy Day
of
Michael Feltz
Angie Mills
Shirley Brown
Emily Marie Lawrence, daughter of Tom & Careen Lawrence and sister to Ryan
Obligation as the patronal feast of our country. Masses will be on December 7
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
and Meghan, was baptized on Saturday evening, December 1 by Fr. Carroll. We
at 7:00pm at St. Elizabeth and 9am at St Benedict’s on the 8th.
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
celebrate the beginning of a life of faith for Emily as she receives the gift of new
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
life in God’s spirit and becomes a part of the fellowship of the Church through the
Hearing words of comfort,
June Magrogan
Joe Dunnington
Judy Safchick
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Rite of Baptism.
Fr. Carroll
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
BACK TO THE LORD
For the week of November 25,
2007
Joe Wood
Vincent Cassidy
John Podlesny
Let us pray for parishioner James Michael Feltz and Vera Gamgort, Sr. Patricia
Regina Usilton
Trey
Breeding
Ronnie Blazejak
Gamgort’s mother, who entered into eternal life this week. Eternal rest grant unto
Weekly Offertory for November 25
$
4,699.44
Kahle Clegg
Evelyn “ Dixie” Bitters
them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them.
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Ed Balling
Shirley & Ken Strauss
Difference
-($ 550.56)
Adult/Youth Faith Formation Opportunity + Catechist Formation
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Fred & Marion Parenteau
BIBLE 101 ~ Deacon Jopp invites you to a "Bible Basics" class in
Our next Young Adult Mass is scheduled for Sunday, December 9th at 7:00PM in
two parts: Dec. 6 and 13 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Hall. This
St. Benedicts with “Sunday Night Sundaes” following afterwards in the hall.
This
Poor Box
$
87.38
Prayer is powerful! Is there someone on the above
is not a Bible studies program but an introductory course to the
mass is not exclusively for youth but is open to everyone!
The liturgy, however,
prayer list that has experienced significant recovery since
Thank you!
Bible: the "who, what, when, where" fundamentals. We will explore
will be geared towards teens and young adults and the Praise Band will lead us in
their name was first added? Let us know. The more
the Catholic Church's understanding of the role of the Bible and
song.
Hope to see you there!
focused our prayer list is, the more we can join together
Next weekend’s 2nd Collection
how that differs from a Protestant's view. We'll look at the variety
in offering our prayers for those who most need them at a
is for Religious Retirement.
of writing styles represented in the Bible and discuss basic Bible interpretation
methods
given time. Also, don’t forget to utilize the Prayer Books
SOCIAL MINISTRY
and translations. We'll also present techniques for praying with the Bible and review the
at the entrance of either church. Enter the names of
MONTHLY OFFERTORY REVIEW
The Samaritan House is in need of tuna fish and peanut butter to stock their
Church's use of Scripture in her liturgies.
Bring your questions. This is not an advanced
those who are ill or who are in need of prayers for any
pantry shelves. You may place your donations of either item in the baskets
For November, 2007
course for those with a solid foundation in Sacred Scripture. No tests or quizzes, either -
reason; or, enter your own personal prayer intentions.
Monthly Budget for November $ 21,000.00
at the entrance of either church. Thank you.
just a desire to
broaden your understanding of Sacred Scripture and enrich your prayer
The books are presented during the Presentation of the
Actual Offertory for November $
20,088.59
life. Contact Lori in the Parish Office to sign-up.
Gifts at every weekend liturgy.
Difference
- ($
911.41)
