St. Elizabeth Parish 350 Reedsdale Road Milton MA, 02186

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1 St. Elizabeth Parish 350 Reedsdale Road Milton MA, Parish Mission Statement The mission of the Parish of Saint Elizabeth is to give witness to the Kingdom of God on earth, to support one another, and to strive for a deeper relationship with God. As a community of faith, we welcome all to participate in living out the Gospel message of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to serve better the Lord and one another.

2 SAINT ELIZABETH PARISH 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Stephen P. Zukas - Administrator frsteve@stelizabethmilton.org Rev. Robert M. Blaney In Residence Fr.Robert_Blaney@rcab.org SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 am Daily Mass: Monday Friday, 9:00 am Daily Rosary: Monday Friday, 8:35 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Mary Shea DiCenzo Business Manager mdicenzo@stelizabethmilton.org Beth Peterson Faith Formation Director bpeterson@stelizabethmilton.org Laura Phelan Parish Administrative Assistant Denise Johnson- Ilacqua Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Barbara Lydon Receptionist Dr. George Ashur Director of Music music@stelizabethmilton.org Anita Ashur Wakim Assistant Director of Music/ Soloist music@stelizabethmilton.org Colleen Martin Director of Youth Choir colleenmartin13@hotmail.com Virginia Connolly Cantor/ Soloist SACRAMENTS Baptisms: Please call the Rectory to schedule a baptism. Baptismal Catechesis is required for first time parents. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 3:45 pm Anytime by appointment Eucharist Ministry to the Sick: Please call the Parish Office to receive the Eucharist at home R.C.I.A. : Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults please call the Parish Office at Marriage: Please call the rectory at least 6 months before the wedding date TELEPHONE NUMBERS Rectory (617) , Faith Formation (617) , Fax (617)

3 First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 MASS INTENTIONS From the Administrator Prayers are requested for the people of our parish, for those who are hospitalized, for our deceased relatives and friends, and for the following intentions: Saturday, November 28 4:00 pm Martha Bowen, & Deceased Members of the Dineen, Holland, O Neil, & Tyrell Families Memorial Mass Sunday, November 29 8:00 am Patrick Walsh Anniversary Mass 9:30 am Arthur G. & Anne M. Ashur Anniversary Mass 11:30 am Mary & Austin Cooney Memorial Mass Monday, November 30 9:00 am Marie M. Barrett Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 1 9:00 am Christine M. Ruth Memorial Mass Wednesday, December 2 9:00 am Linda Waingortin Healing Mass Thursday, December 3 9:00 am Angela M. Geagan 24th Anniversary Mass Friday, December 4 9:00 am James E. Boyle Birthday Memorial Mass Saturday, December 5 4:00 pm John Naas Memorial Mass Joseph & Janet Thuet Memorial Mass Sunday, December 6 8:00 am Martha, Robert, & Kyle Doherty Memorial Mass 9:30 am Joseph Lovett 7th Anniversary Mass 11:30 am Charles Winchester 6th Anniversary Mass Please remember our recently deceased: Fr. Philip M. Conroy, Pauline Marie Sica Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 8th at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm Dear Parishioners and Extended Family Members, Praised be Jesus Christ! As a parish community, we enter into the Season of Advent, our time to prepare to welcome the Newborn Savior of the World both as a community and as individuals. As we do, we also begin a new church year. We will now be reading from the Gospel of Luke. This will coincide nicely with the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy since the Gospel of Luke emphasizes reaching out to the marginalized. The beginning of a new year is often a time to pledge to do something better or begin something completely new. In my opinion, changing the way we both offer and receive Holy Communion during Mass in our church falls under both of these. First, I have made the decision as your shepherd to offer Holy Communion under both species, the Body of Christ under the appearance of bread, and the Blood of Christ under the appearance of wine. Parishes are encouraged to offer Holy Communion in both manners since Jesus instituted both of them at the Last Supper. Obviously, you are free to receive both species, or only one if you prefer. The Eucharistic Ministers holding the chalices with the Precious Blood will be standing off to either side of the sanctuary. You can either stand in line to receive from the chalice, or pass by with a respectful bow of the head. Second, there will no longer be distribution of Holy Communion at the middle of the church. It is very important that we all approach the Table of the Lord as a united parish community. Giving communion half-way down the aisle nullifies this symbolism and actually gives the appearance, from the altar at least, that there are two worship communities, one being next to the sanctuary, and the other not participating until Holy Communion is brought to them rather than receiving it as a unified parish community. Those who are not able to get in line to receive communion will be ask to remain patiently in their seats. When all have received Holy Communion in line, I respectfully request that those who were not in line to raise their hands so the priest or Eucharistic Minister will see you and know to come to you. You will be offered both species as well. This will begin at the front of the church and move towards the back. Change is never easy. I ask that you please pray that this new way of distributing and receiving Holy Communion will be successful, primarily because of your open hearts and minds. Happy Liturgical New Year! Gratefully Yours in Christ, Fr. Steve

4 Parish Stewardship Offertory for November 22 $6,439 Retired Religious Sisters $5,576 As always we thank you for your generosity. The offertory is our primary means of meeting parish weekly operational expenses. If you are interested in the Electronic Giving Program, please take a form at the entrance of the church or go onto our website ww.stelizabethmilton.org, click About/Electronic Giving. The Sanctuary Light is given this month in loving memory of Joseph & Frances Maciag from their daughters, Marion & Sr. Angela Altar Flowers are given this weekend in loving memory of Arthur & Anne Ashur from their family The Grand Annual Appeal Update From the 1,100 registered families here at St. Elizabeth, 156 families thus far have donated $81,139 to our Grand Annual. We are most appreciative to those families who have supported this Appeal. St. Elizabeth s Giving Tree Beginning this weekend, we invite you to take a tag off the Giving Tree located in the back of Fr. Curley Hall as well as in the elevator lobby. We ask that you return all gifts unwrapped, in a bag with the tag as soon as possible. Time is crucial. This year St. Elizabeth Church is helping the following organizations: Bridge Over Trouble Water, Milton Residence Fund, St. Mary s for Women and Children, Dove, and Long Island. Shelter. Thank you for your continued generosity! First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 Please remember whatever you give to this Appeal stays in our parish to cover expenses of our day to day operation. If you did not receive a letter, you are not registered. If you would like to become a parishioner, please call the parish office to register. There are Grand Annual packets at the front doors for your use. Christmas Pageant 2014 The Annual Christmas Pageant, in collaboration with the children's choir, will take place on Sunday, December 20th following the 9:30 am Mass. Rehearsals will be held in the Parish Hall (stage area) Tuesday: Dec. 1 at 4:45-5:45 Sunday: Dec. 6 after the Family Mass at 11:00-12:00 Tuesday: Dec. 8 at 4:45-5:45 Tuesday: Dec 15 at 4:45-5:45 - Dress Rehearsal A complete run through with the children s choir will be held in the church on the 15th. All children are welcome to be a part of the tradition! Please contact Andrea O whoisaj@hotmail.com. The Combined Choirs of St. Elizabeth's, St. Mary s of the Hills, and St. Agatha s are presenting a Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas. This concert will take place at St. Elizabeth s on Sunday, December 13th at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Wheelchair accessible. First Sunday in Advent Advent is a time of waiting, but we wait, Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy...be vigilant at all times. Pray for strength to follow Jesus, to pray always, and to be strong in the face of the incessant commercialism of the season. And pray for courage to introduce Jesus to others. An Advent Penance Service will be held on Monday, December 14th for the Faith Formation students all parishioners are also welcome to attend the Penance Service from 6:30 pm 7:30 pm or 7:45pm 8:45. Please come and receive the Lord s forgiveness in this beautiful Sacrament. Prepare your hearts for Christmas.

5 First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 The William T. and Lenore Fidler School of Faith Formation Beth Peterson, Director Denise Johnson-Ilacqua, Administrative Assistant The St. Elizabeth's Youth Choir is open to all students grades 1-8!! Our first introductory rehearsal is every Tuesday 4:45-5:45 pm in the church. For students in grades 6-8, there are multiple opportunities available in the choir to perform more advanced music, so please come check it out and bring your friends! We will continue a pattern of singing at the first and third Sundays of the month at 9:30 am Mass. Please see schedule below: Rehearsals Tuesdays - 4:45-5:45 in the Church December (not 12/29 - Christmas week) Sunday Masses 9:30 am December 6 20 Christmas Eve - 24 Please keep our servicemen and women who are away from their families, in our thoughts and prayers. Robert Foley, Marine Lance Corporal Luke McLellan, Corporal Justin Hinds US Army, Sgt. Gregory Donohoe USM, Sgt. Sean Donohoe USM, Airman Joseph Lynch USAF, Michael Grant US Army, Sgt Michael Casserly US Navy, Lance Corporal Nicholas Levasseur USMC, Corporal Michael Foley USMC, Ryan Feeney US Navy, Sean Peterson USMC, and Lance Corporal Kyle Joseph Pina. If you have a loved one in the Military and would like to have him or her remembered in our prayers, please forward their name to the Parish Office or drop a note in the offertory or lphelan@stelizabethmilton.org. Important Dates Dec. 5th Decorate Church for Christmas Confirmation Student Volunteers Needed Dec. 6th Family Mass 9:30 am Dec. 7th Advent Reconciliation Grades 3,4, & 5 Dec. 7th Joe & Friends AA Grades 9 & 10 Dec. 8th Immaculate Conception Dec. 8th Advent Reconciliation Grades 3,4, & 5 Dec. 14th Advent Reconciliation Grades 6,7, & 8 Dec. 14th Advent Reconciliation Grades 9 & 10 Dec. 20th Christmas Pageant following the 9:30 am mass Dec. 21st No Class Christmas Recess Begins Dec. 22nd No Class Christmas Recess Begins Jan. 4th Classes Resume Teaching Mass G 1-5 Jan. 5th Classes Resume Teaching Mass G1-5 Christian Service Donations are being collected to support Fr. Bill s Place and MainSpring Shelters. Students in Grades 1-5 please donate new white athletic knee socks size L men s or woman s. Students in Grades 6-10 please donate new men s or women s black or navy sweat pants size L Bring donations to Faith Formation by December 1st Thank you to Rita Taugher and her Grade 5 class: Stephen DeMatteo, Ben Garrity, Adam Murray, Jason Nilsen, Ciara O Brien, Michael O Keefe, Tyler Philips, Bobby Rull, Abigail Taugher and Ben Waterman as they gathered together last Sunday and made 40 brown bagged lunches for Fr. Bill s shelter in Quincy. Fiat for Discerning Women Fiat is a discernment group for women in the Archdiocese of Boston who are considering a vocation to religious life. Our next meeting will be held at Mount Saint Vincent, 125 Oakland St., Wellesley, Ma on Sunday, December 13th, from 1:00 pm. 6:00 p.m. Please join us for an Afternoon of Reflection. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious, Sr_Marian_Batho@rcab.org or call

6 First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 Catholic Charities You are cordially invited to attend the 25th annual Laboure Center Christmas House Twilight Tour. Please join us on Saturday, December 5th 4:00 pm 6:00 pm followed by cocktails and reception. Or join us on Sunday, December 6th from 12 :00 4:00 pm For more information please call or Milton Troop 3 Boy Scouts will hold their Christmas Wreath sale on Saturday, December 5th & Sunday, December 6th after Mass. Please help support the Boy Scouts.