328 WASHINGTON AVE. DUNKIRK, NEW YORK PHONE FAX

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1 ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH 328 WASHINGTON AVE. DUNKIRK, NEW YORK PHONE FAX Web Site: address: Parish Vision St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church seeks to be a vibrant and diverse faith community. We are nourished by the Eucharist and empowered by the Spirit to spread the message of the Gospel to the larger community through our many ministries and outreach opportunities. PASTOR Rev. Dennis G. Riter IN RESIDENCE Rev. Walter Werbicki RECTORY Mary Jo Kessler (Administrative Assistant) Daniel B. Hillman (Financial Administrative Coordinator) SCHOOL (Northern Chautauqua Catholic School) Principal, John Georger RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, R.C.I.A. & C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) (Christian Initiation of Children) Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, ST. MARY S CEMETERY Mr. Kenneth R. Drozdziel, Superintendent, HOLY MASSES Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Spanish Daily 7:00 a.m. Holy Days As announced in bulletin REGISTRATION & WELCOMING OF NEW PARISHIONERS Please call the Rectory for an appointment. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Every Saturday at 4 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday 4 p.m. BAPTISMS Third Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m. BAPTISM PREPARATION PROGRAM Both parents are asked to attend the baptismal preparation class prior to the celebration of the sacrament, the ideal time to attend is during the pregnancy. Please call for an appointment. MARRIAGES Wedding arrangements should be made at least six months prior to the desired date. Call Rectory for an appointment. SICK CALLS Any time, day or night. Call the Rectory as soon as possible ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Tuesday 7:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. (concludes with Evening Prayer) First Fridays 7:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. (concludes with Evening Prayer and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament) YOUNG ADULTS Upon reaching their 19 th birthday should assume their own identity by registering with the parish. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION A prospective godparent or sponsor needs some evidence that he/she is an active, contributing member of the parish and leads a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith. We can only give such testimony to those who are actually parish members. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday: 1:00 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. 12:30 pm, 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays)

2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON Readings for the Week of May 18, 2014 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/1 Peter 2:4-9/John 14:1-12 Monday Acts 14:5-18/John 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/John 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/John 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/John 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/John 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/John 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/1 Peter 3:15-18/John 14:15-21 Our Offering to God Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was $6, Thank you for supporting the work of your parish. This Week Tuesday, May 20, RCIA at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church Tuesday, May 20, Confirmation at 7 p.m. at St. Hyacinth Church Looking Ahead Sunday, May 25, Reconciliation Parent/Student Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in Adult Resource Room Are We Missing You? You may be among those who have not yet contributed to the Catholic Charities Appeal It s possible that your situation has changed due to local layoffs and we understand. However with hard times the work of this drive is as important as ever. If you still wish to make a donation, please mail it in or drop it off at the rectory as soon as possible. The campaign books will close at the end of June. Special Collection Today Today s second collection will benefit Catholics in Latin America. Your donation today is very important for the Church in this region. It will enable trained leaders to make a difference in desperately poor regions such as Central America, Bolivia or Haiti. Please give generously to today s Collection for the Church in Latin America. Altar Server Meeting Today We encourage those who have made their first communion to consider becoming altar servers. Come to the meeting today between noon and 2 pm. This will also be a refresher for veteran altar servers. Parents may attend. The meeting will be held in the Rectory Meeting Room (downstairs). Dan Hillman and Wendy Kachermeyer will serve as leaders. Pizza and Beverages included. Lost and Found Items left behind in church are generally placed in the usher s room at the back of the church unless they appear to be valuable. Such items are kept in the rectory. If you are missing something please contact an usher or call the parish office. Thank you all so very much for your cards, good wishes and powerful prayers. I am healing but the process is slow. Please continue to pray for me. Your prayers are most appreciated. Know that I am keeping all of you in my prayers. Love and prayers, Father Walter Please pray for the following Religious Education students who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 20, 2014 at Blessed Mary Angela: Zachary Crandall, Randy Cooper, Claire Cortes, Bryan Dempsey, Robert Dempsey, Zachary Gawronski, Brandon Haase, Alex Hernandez, James Luczkowiak,Ty Miller, Yanaija Potter, Sabrina Ruiz, Hans Schober, Jacob Thompson, Mikaila Townsend and Alexandria Zentz. We thank Jim Palmatier who prepared them for the sacrament.

3 DUNKIRK, NEW YORK May 17/18, 2014 Pastoral Council Elections Catholic Daughters of the Americas In July parishioners will be asked to select 4 new The next meeting of the Catholic Daughters of the members for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Pastoral Council. Americas will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. By June 8, we need your input about possible nominees at St Anthony Church on Cushing Street in Fredonia. for the council. Next weekend you will find a form in New officers will be installed by Elizabeth Breindel, New your pew for that purpose. York State District Deputy of Catholic Daughters. New Administrative Assistant Part-Time Mary Jo Kessler will be leaving soon for another position. We will miss her very friendly and capable presence. The parish is seeking someone to replace her. Qualifications include: direct office experience, Microsoft Word, Excel and good people skills. Bilingual ability considered a strong plus. The position will be for 18 hours per week. Apply by calling Fr. Dennis Riter at by May 30. members are always welcome. served after the meeting. Refreshments will be Blessing of the Bicycles Holy Trinity Parish Outreach Committee invites you to our 1st annual Blessing of the Bicycles on Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m. in front of the church at 1032 Central Avenue in Dunkirk. Everyone is invited to start the riding season safely. From tricycle to bicycle, all are welcome. Plans after College? If you are unsure of the next step after college, your may be interested in Catholic Charities Service Corps. This is a year-long service program often described as a local Peace Corps with a spiritual component. Young adults live in Buffalo from August to August and focus on 4 core values: Community, Simplicity, Social Justice and Spirituality while engaging in full-time direct service work at non-profit agencies. Come discover your light, use your education, life experiences and faith in practical meaningful ways. Visit or call On Facebook check out, Catholic Charities Service Corps. Memorials Stanley J. Sliwa by Bob and Hanna Russell Saturday, May 17, 2014 (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Elaine M. Dombrowski (birth) Allen and Judy Hollander Sunday, May 18, 2014 Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Mary K. Kelly Pencek by daughter, Erin and Kelley 11:00 a.m. Nellie and Mary Catalano (anniv) by Mary Ann Corsoro 2:30 p.m. Spanish Richard Gill (birth) by wife and children Monday, May 19, 2014 Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Parishioners of SEAS Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Easter Weekday St. Bernardine of Siena, priest 7:00 a.m. Thomas J. Dobek (birth) by Carolyn Terese and Family 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Easter Weekday St. Christopher Magallanes, priest, and companions, martyrs 7:00 a.m. Charlie and Evelda and David Meyer by Jim and Jane Ellman and Janet Meyer Thursday, May 22, 2014 Easter Weekday St. Rita of Cascia, religious 7:00 p.m. Margaret Krauza (birth) by Krauza Family 8:30 a.m. Teri Scholand by the Warren Family the following who are ill: Josephine Bielaszka, Marge Ebert, Dennis Fuller, Louis Huber, Cindy Krebs, Jim Muscato, Tom Schrantz and Trish VanDette. Call us or leave an at st.elizannseton@verizon.net to include a name on this listing. A listing is normally for three weeks only. If someone should improve, please inform us so that we can remove the name. Friday, May 23, 2014 Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Vincent Speziale by sister, Carolyn Terese and Family Saturday, May 24, 2014 Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Mary Galardo by Anthony and Kay Pucciarelli (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. All Souls Sunday, May 25, 2014 Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Fortunato Pucciarelli by Ron and Susan Hall 11:00 a.m. Isabell Wilder by Kathy Willson & Cheryl Phillips 2:30 p.m. Spanish All Souls

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