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ST. ELIZABETH, DENTON SUNDAY, November 25, 2007
Feast of Christ the King
PARISH AND FAMILY LIFE
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
A Word from your Pastor…
LIFE IN THE PARISH FAMILY
WE REMEMBER + WE CELEBRATE + WE BELIEVE
Saturday, November 24
As we end the liturgical year, we celebrate the reign of Christ as our
Sunday, November 25
Happy Birthday this week to: Catherine Alder (11-27), Megan
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
King. In a world where we are pulled in so many ways that demand
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NO Rel. Ed/ HS Rel Ed./RCIA/Adult Scripture
Carmean (11-27), Alberta Donofrio (11-27), Catherine Remaniak (11-
Joseph Dombroski
our loyalty, we profess that our loyalty is first to Christ and the
Sharing – FLC/Hall
27), Margaret Jopp (11-29), Eddie White (11-29), Savanna Purvis (11-
kingdom He calls us to build. In a special way, this end of the year
Tuesday, November 27
Sunday, November 25
30), Carol Russell (11-30), Sarah Sides (12-1), Jeff Bathras (12-2),
falls in harvest time when we are also called to be thankful for the
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Adoration – 5-8pm – FLC Chapel
7:15am
St. Benedict
Leon Buckle (12-2), Tina Hall (12-2), Lauren Hill (12-2), Eddie Yienger
blessings that we have received. On this Feast of Christ the King, we
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Adult Bible Study – 7pm – A.E.R.
People of the Parish
Jr. (12-2), Tyler Breeding (12-3), Betsy King (12-3), Michael Porter
stop to remember what the life of Christ has taught us once again and
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Social Ministry Meeting – 7pm – R.R.
8:30am
St. Benedict
(12-3), Logan Whitesell (12-3), Rich Williams (12-3)
we give thanks. May we profess that He is the Christ, the King of our
Wednesday, November 28
Deceased Members of the
lives.
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BVM Sodality Meeting
– 7pm –
A.E.R.
Charles L. Knott Family
Corbin William Maynard, son of John & Sarah Maynard, was baptized last
Thursday, November 29
11:15am St. Elizabeth
weekend. We celebrate the beginning of a life of faith for Corbin as he receives
Next Sunday, December 2 is the 1st Sunday of Advent.
See insert for information about
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Adult Bible Study – 9:30am – A.E.R.
Robert Finnerin
the gift of new life in God’s spirit and becomes a part of the fellowship of the
Super Sunday #4.
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1st Reconciliation Gathering – 6:30pm Hall & St. B.
Church through the Rite of Baptism.
Tuesday, November 27
Saturday, December 1
In Him,
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1st Reconciliation – 11:00am – St. Benedict
9:00am FLC Chapel
Annual Christmas Bazaar a festive community celebration!
Fr. Carroll
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2nd Collection
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Christmas Flowers
Carlton Porter
This year’s Christmas Bazaar was another great celebration of community! It was
great to be together to ignite the holiday spirit. Many thanks to our Ladies’
Sunday, December
2
Wednesday, November 28
BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE
Sodality, with Jane Wood at the helm, for organizing this year’s bazaar. And,
Super Sunday #4
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Work has begun at Holy Cross Cemetery to reface and
thank you to the many volunteers who helped make the event a success. Thank
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2nd Collection
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Christmas Flowers
The Swarter Family
restructure the top of the existing wall with brick. This week a
you for your many donations and for all of the amazing talent that was displayed in
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RCIA Rite of Welcome – 8:30am – St. Benedict
trench and footer were poured for the foundation to create the
our silent theme-basket auction (organized by Lyn Sutton, Pattie Murphy & Amy
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Knights of Columbus Breakfast – 9:30am – Hall
Thursday, November 29
new brick wall . Thank you to Mike Rhodes of M.R. Masonry
Blankenship). And, congratulations to the lucky winners of the many raffles:
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Return Christmas Stockings during Super Sunday-
9:00am
FLC Chapel
and Ernie Blazejak for their ongoing work on this project. In
Hiram Callahan ~ Thanksgiving Dinner Basket; Pat Centofante ~ Lighted
Hall
Jack & Lillian Sherman
addition, several dead trees will be removed soon in the back
Nativity; and, Sr. Mary Joseph ~ 50/50 Raffle.
area of the cemetery. This work will be performed by O.E.
Friday, November 30
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Breeding & Son ~ thank you, Bonnie & Eddie.
7:30am St. Elizabeth
Volunteers are needed to complete the work begun at the Bazaar on the Photo
William George
Postcards. On Thursday, Nov. 29th at 6pm in the Parish Hall, we will create an
LITURGY
assembly line to finish the cards. Pizza will be served. Contact Mr. Z if you can
Saturday, December 1
PENANCE SERVICE
help.
5:30pm St. Elizabeth
This coming week you will receive our Advent and Christmas mailing which will highlight
Kate MacDonald
upcoming activities. Since it will come rather quickly, you may want to mark your
Our next Young Adult Mass is scheduled for Sunday, December 9th at 7:00PM in
calendar for Tuesday, December 4 which will be the date of our Parish Advent Penance
St. Benedicts with “Sunday Night Sundaes” following afterwards in the hall.
This
Sunday, December 2
Please pray for:
Service.
mass is not exclusively for youth but is open to everyone!
The liturgy, however,
7:15am
St. Benedict
Arthur Petroski
Julie Swann
Cosby Stokes, Jr.
will be geared towards teens and young adults and the Praise Band will lead us in
Thomas Hubbard
All Souls Remembrance – Thank you to all who have displayed pictures of their loved
Patricia Griffith
Lou Wood
Sharon Downes
song.
Hope to see you there!
8:30am
St. Benedict
ones in the sanctuaries of our Churches during the month of November. Pictures may
Lisa Arbogast
Albert Bugar
Mary Sharp
Linda Coale
be taken home after masses this weekend. If you don’t see the picture still there, it can
Rose Darling
Amy Hall
Helen Skipper
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
11:15am St. Elizabeth
be found in the sacristy.
Virginia Dean
Dan Tuel, Sr.
John Johansen
The St. Joan of Arc Council Knights of Columbus will be answering questions and
People of the Parish
Marvin Ebling
Marian Riecke
Kate Larrimore
Thank you to Liturgy Team IV ~ Rosemary Kinnamon and Nancy Ridgell. Thanks
accepting applications for new members after all masses next weekend (Dec. 1/2).
Parnell Byles
Mary Betton
Debi Councell
for helping us celebrate ordinary time with a spirit of harvest and simplicity to remind us
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS ….
If you are a practicing Catholic male over the age of 18, please consider joining
Tom Boncella
Ron Rice
Teresa Murphy
of His enduring love amidst our busy lives. Also, thank you to parishioner Gene Kibler
our parish fraternity of Knights. If you are an inactive member or belong to another
Old Testament
Is 2: 1-5
Victoria Wingren
Ella Spring
Mary Donovan
(a.k.a. Farmer Gene) for his donation of pumpkins and mums that have added to our
Council, please consider transferring to the St. Joan of Arc Council.
New Testament
Rom 13: 11-14
Virginia Gunther
Marie Durner
Petchy Dennison
harvest arrangements.
Gospel
Mt 24:37-44
Antonette Starks
TylerGarst
Geraldine Prudot
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Take some time to allow God to dwell with you!
Chris Alimenti
Maryanne Brown
Marianna Breeding
YOUR GIFT OF STEWARDSHIP
Adult/Youth Faith Formation Opportunity + Catechist Formation
Eucharistic Adoration continues from 5-8pm in the Parish Family Life
Christine Messick
Deborah Turner
Daniel Ruskin, Jr.
BACK TO THE LORD
BIBLE 101 ~ Deacon Jopp invites you to a "Bible Basics" class in two parts: Dec.
Center Chapel on the following Tuesdays: Nov 27 and Dec 11.
Joe Irwin
Nancy Callison
Mary Lou Boutcher
For the week of November 18, 2007
6 and 13 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Parish Hall. This is not a Bible studies program
Michael Feltz
Angie Mills
Shirley Brown
Elijah Cup
– This weekend, the Elijah Cup and accompanying prayer journal will be
but an introductory course to the Bible: the "who, what, when, where"
Weekly Offertory for November 18
$
4,351.50
Mary Ellen Snively Michelle Bathras
Terri Kimbles
presented to Dan & Peggy Finnerin. If you are interested in taking the cup home for a
fundamentals. We will explore the Catholic Church's understanding of the role of
This year’s budget for offertory $
5,250.00
William Murphy
Tricia Baker
Eva Knussman
week to pray in a special way for vocations to the priesthood, we encourage you to
the Bible and how that differs from a Protestant's view. We'll look at the variety of
Difference
-($ 898.50)
Mike Seiler
Victor Fleegle
Blanche Williams
contact the parish office or Mrs. Sue Fleegle (410-482-8914).
writing styles represented in the Bible and discuss basic Bible
June Magrogan
Joe Dunnington
Judy Safchick
interpretation
methods and translations. We'll also present techniques for praying
Campaign for Human Development
$
1,032.00
Joe McDermott
Griffin Bathras
Cynthia Vonville
“What an honor to have had the sacred cup in my home! I will be ever mindful of
with the Bible and review the Church's use of Scripture in her liturgies.
Bring your
Poor Box
$
96.10
Joe Wood
Vincent Cassidy
John Podlesny
the importance of prayer for continued vocations.”
questions. This is not an advanced course for those with a solid foundation in
Regina Usilton
Trey
Breeding
Ronnie Blazejak
Thank you!
Sacred Scripture. No tests or quizzes, either - just a desire to
broaden your
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
Kahle Clegg
Evelyn “ Dixie” Bitters
understanding of Sacred Scripture and enrich your prayer life. Contact Lori in the
To all cantors and musicians:
The December monthly
Today we celebrate Christ the King and are
Shirley & Ken Strauss
Fred & Marion Parenteau
Parish Office to sign-up.
rehearsal for cantors/musicians will be held Tuesday,
reminded that all was created through Him and for
December 11th at 6:00 in St. Elizabeth’s.
Him. Does my stewardship of the blessings
SOCIAL MINISTRY
entrusted to me give evidence that Christ is Lord
ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING SERVICES & OUTREACH
Adult Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, November 28th at
Prayer is powerful! Is there someone on the above
of my life?
A special thanks to all who participated in the services in
6:00PM at St. Benedict’s.
If possible, please arrive at 5:30 to
prayer list that has experienced significant recovery since
Denton & Ridgely and enabled our parish to be represented
change the hymnals.
their name was first added? Let us know. The more
Next weekend’s 2nd Collection
in both towns as a sign of our Christian fellowship.
focused our prayer list is, the more we can join together
is for Christmas Flowers.
On Tuesday, December 18th, the adult choir will present a
Additionally, you have contributed to the great spirit of the
in offering our prayers for those who most need them at a
“Festival of Carols” in St. Benedict’s Church at 7:00PM.
N.U.T.S. Thanksgiving tradition preparing meals for so
given time. Also, don’t forget to utilize the Prayer Books
2007 Annual Catholic Appeal
Afterwards, join us in the hall for cookies and hot chocolate!
many! It’s about working together to strengthen our
at the entrance of either church. Enter the names of
Thank you to our parish family for their gifts that
community, but it’s also great to hear good things about the
those who are ill or who are in need of prayers for any
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
help support the many ministries and services
reputation of this Catholic community in the county. Keep up
reason; or, enter your own personal prayer intentions.
funded through the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Victorian Christmas Faire
the humble work for His glory! –
Fr. Carroll & the Parish Council
The books are presented during the Presentation of the
Remember, for end of year giving, final payment
This Caroline Home for Hospice benefit event will feature a Gala evening of dinner,
Gifts at every weekend liturgy.
should be received by early December to allow
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
the Diocese time to process and credit your
perfect for holiday gift-giving. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st at
pantry shelves. You may place your donations of either item in the baskets
payment before the campaign closes at the end of
6pm. Tickets for this event are $75/person and can be purchased in advance by calling
at the entrance of either church. Thank you.
December, 2007.
410-479-3500.
