St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

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1 St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Parish Established 1908 Church Dedicated PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY 809 S. Broom Street (302) Wilmington, Delaware F(302) Vy Rev. Norman P. Carroll, V.F. Pastor Director of the Diocesan Office of Priestly and Religious Vocations Rev. Brian S. Lewis, Associate Pastor Deacon Ken Pulliam, Permanent Deacon Cathy Wilczynski, Parish Secretary (302) Shared Parish Staff (302) w/st. Elizabeth School Susan Testerman, Secretary & Bookkeeper Paul Papili, Maintenance Teresa Campbell, Business Manager x3044 x3059 x3098 Grant Hall Rental Information MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am DAILY 6:30 & 8:30am (M - F) 8:30 am (Saturday) CONFESSIONS Saturday at 4:00pm and by appointment November 19, rd Sunday Ordinary Time Those who have been given more will be entrusted with more.

2 A Word from our Pastor Thank you for all who participated and supported the activity of this last week. Fall always offers times to gather the community. The Christmas Bazaar was a nice success in many ways but especially for the quality time it created for our family. The Gospel at the end of this liturgical journey offers us the challenge not only to use what God has opened up for us but to multiply it. The parable of the talents offers the challenging words: those who have more will be asked for more. So many give witness to that reality. In many venues and certainly in our parish and school it has been said that the same people always come through and make it happen. Sometimes those go-to-people get burnt out. It is important to keep a perspective in all that we do. If you give of your time as a volunteer it is important to pray and be reminded why you do what you do. If we are not grounded in the joy of the gospel and the energy we get in relationship to Jesus Christ, it is easy to feel burdened or taken advantage of by others. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, may we be mindful of the ways that we have served and how others have served us. May our hearts be grateful for receiving but also for being able to give. For we find a basis for human dignity when we feel that we contribute and in that add more. God s blessings on our family and yours! Fr. Carroll 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2017 Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] STEWARDSHIP + OFFERTORY Offertory Week #20 $5,480 Online $1,265 Total $6,745 Weekly Budget (Week # 20) $9,077 Difference ($ 2,332) SECOND COLLECTION - Please be generous in this week s second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at collection. THANKSGIVING DAY MASS - We will have one Mass on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23rd at 9:00 a.m. At this Mass, all parish families are asked to bring canned food items and other non perishable items such as peanut butter, jelly, tuna, crackers, cereal, mac & cheese, bottled juice, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, small tooth paste, tooth brushes, dish detergent, laundry detergent, etc. to be presented at the offertory of the Mass. The foods will be distributed by our parish St. Vincent depaul Society to the needy. Blessed bread will be given to all families at the end of Mass to be served at your Thanksgiving table. If you are unable to attend mass on Thanksgiving day, you can participate by placing a monetary donation or grocery card in a poor box envelope. The poor box envelopes can be found inside the entrance doors or at the poor boxes on either side of the altar. Please place your envelope in the collection basket. Through Sunday, December 10 th the Christmas tree in church will be decorated with ornaments carrying gift ideas for those less fortunate. Your kindness and generosity to others this holiday season is greatly appreciated. Please select an ornament and keep the ornament for your tree. After all Masses on Sunday, December 10th, place the gift, with the tag TAPED TO THE OUT- SIDE OF THE GIFT, under the tree. CHRISTIAN FORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (302) CCD classes (Grades 1-8) - Sunday from 9:30-10:45 Barbara Maddams, Coordinator Eileen Lisowski, Sacramental Prep

3 On Friday, November 10 th members of the St. Elizabeth High School Mock Trial team visited Boston, MA for a weekend filled with learning and exploring. Students were able to partake in some sightseeing has they visited the Boston Public Library and Copley Square. The team even explored most of the Freedom Trail including a tour of Paul Revere's House. To top off their first night in the city, the team enjoyed cannolis in the North End and dinner at Quincy Market. The following day, the Mock Trial team indulged in a day of learning at Harvard University. Students attended lectures on the different aspects of mock trial and worked with a member of the Harvard Mock Trial team in breakout sessions throughout the day. The team even got a tour of Harvard Yard! On Sunday students continued with lectures and breakout sessions. Throughout the sessions, the team worked on preparing a case to present in the scrimmage round on Sunday evening. The scrimmage went very well and students were well prepared thanks to all their hard work. The students took risks and showcased the things they learned over the course of the weekend throughout their performance. Special thanks to Mrs. Kersch and Mr. Jordan for facilitating this trip and spending the weekend with the Mock Trial team! ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL NEWS 1500 Cedar Street Wilmington, Delaware (302) Mr. Joseph Papili, President jpapili@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Early Childhood Program & Elementary Pre K 3 6 (Lower) Mrs. Tina Wecht, B.A., Principal twecht@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Junior High Program and High School 7th-12th (Upper) Mrs. Shirley Bounds, Head of School, Principal sbounds@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Mr. John Pierson, Director of Advancement jpierson@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Ms. Caitlin Papili, Marketing/Communications cpapili@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Mr. Matthew Haney, Director of Admissions mhaney@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Special thanks to the Wilmington Fire Department, especially the crew from Ladder 2-D platoon for visiting St. Elizabeth Lower School students last week as part of a public education program. The first and second graders learned about fire safety and prevention while exploring the inside of a fire truck and all of the equipment firefighters are trained to use. A young firefighter in training, first grader Chase McCullin, was especially excited to see his father, Firefighter Robert McCullin. The crew was under the command of Lieutenant Jeffrey Schaal with Firefighters Robert Maxwell, Adam Ridden, Robert McCullin. Congratulations to Senior Nate Thomas on signing his letter of intent to continue his academic & baseball career at St. Joseph s University! Nate is a two-sport Varsity athlete at St. Elizabeth; he plays basketball and baseball for the Vikings. His hard word and dedication is unmistakable and we know he has a bright future ahead of him as a Hawk! Join us Tuesday, November 28 th at 9:00am for Mommy & Me at St. E! If you have little ones, come on by to Cedar Street for an hour full of games, crafts, storytelling and more! This is a free 1-hour event for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.

4 Prayers for: Mary Jo Mento Rose Persoleo Helen Watson Doris Wilds Jack McDermott, III Herman McDermott Kathleen Matarese Darlene Bargelski Joseph Korup Diane Zabenko Margaret Wertz Mary Collings Terry Kee Jean Roberson Cathy Mantini Sease Lynn Kee MASS INTENTIONS 11/20-11/26 Mon 6:30 am All Souls Intentions 8:30 am Dianne Godwin Tues 6:30 am All Souls Intentions 8:30 am Michael II, III, IV Rostocki Wed 6:30 am People of the Parish 8:30 am All Souls Intentions Thu 9:00 am Philip & Mary DiEgidio & Tony DiEgidio, Jr. Fri 6:30 am All Souls Intentions 8:30 am Louis & Victoria Twardowski (Living) Sat 8:30 am Stephen Parisi, Jr. 5:00 pm O Neill & Stearrett Families Sun 7:00 am Estelle & Robert McElrone 9:00 am Jerome Donohue 11:00 am Kathleen & George Walsh Congratulations to those who have celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage Christopher Phipps & Amanda Ellingsworth November 10, 2017 We welcome through the Sacrament of Baptism: Commemorative Candles at the St. Elizabeth Altar for the week of November 19th Memory of Estelle & Robert McElrone Memory of Philip & Mary DiEgidio & Tony DiEgidio, Jr. Memory of Raymond DiCamillo, Sr. Memory of Stanley Soja, Sr. Memory of Ruth Quill Memory of Gloria E. Balbach Memory of Eugene Maloney Elizabeth Ann Kalinowski, daughter of Thomas & Jennifer (Haynes) Kalinowski, Jr. SACRAMENTS BAPTISM 2nd and 4th Sundays 12:30 p.m. (None during the seasons of Advent and Lent) Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Program (The second Saturday of each month) 11:00 a.m. in the Church. Parish census form and pre-registration required 4 weeks in advance by calling the rectory. MARRIAGE Couples are asked to be involved in the three stages of marriage preparation. They should notify a parish priest at least 12 months prior to the date on which they wish to marry. RECONCILIATION Saturday at 4 p.m. or by appointment. ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you or a loved one would like to celebrate the sacrament before surgery or at any time that illness can be comforted by God s grace, please call the parish office or approach a priest at mass. When death is imminent, please call at first signs. The sacrament is meant to be celebrated with the living and invites their participation. PRIESTHOOD/HOLY ORDERS Talk to Fr. Carroll, Vocation Director THIS WEEK Sun Nov 19 All Masses Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection All Masses Sodality Bake Sale All Masses SVDP/Outreach Giving Tree starts 9:00 a.m. St. E s Winter Sports Mass 9:30 a.m. CCD classes 12:30 p.m. Baptisms 2:00 p.m. Fall Production 6:00 p.m. Jr. Youth Group G.H. Tue Nov 21 7:00 p.m. Coffee with God PMR 7:00 p.m. Sodality Meeting Grant Hall Wed Nov 22 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Oldies Line Dance Class G.H. call Mania at Thurs Nov 23 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass Sun Nov 26 All Masses Christmas Flowers Collection 12:30 p.m. Baptisms

5 LITURGY MUSIC MINISTRY Brian Wasilewski, Choir/Music Director Jean Scalessa, Organist ALTAR CREW #3: Liz Murphy, Mary Ellen Stackel, Deb Piekarski, & Joan Neal OUTREACH ST. VINCENT DEPAUL & OUTREACH (302) Parish families can leave a confidential message requesting assistance. Please leave message with name, contact number and best time to return the call. Remember our parish Poor Boxes - located at each entrance. Collection benefits the work of our St. Vincent DePaul Society. Please use small envelopes and place them in the collection for the time being as we better secure the boxes. VIKING VOCATIONS VOCATION REFLECTION - The parable in today s gospel reading reminds us that, in the use of our gifts, we re accountable to the One who is the Author of those gifts, the One who is the Author of life itself. If you think God might be calling you to use your gifts as a priest, deacon, religious sister or religious brother, call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations ( ; vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to visit our website: St Elizabeth s Sodality will be joining the rosary group after the first Saturday 8:30 a.m. Mass on December 2, Please join them for the rosary and coffee and donuts afterwards. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE CORNER MARRIAGE MOMENTS When one finds a worthy wife [husband] their value is far beyond pearls [money]. (Proverbs 31:10) Although this scripture traditionally refers to wives, it works equally well for husbands. Pause for a moment and ponder the worth of your beloved. PARENTING POINTERS Once Thanksgiving is over, let the shopping begin! Or must it? The Friday after Thanksgiving is often called Black Friday - the day stores start to make a profit. Buying gifts isn t inherently bad, but giving an experience is often more memorable. Why not stay home and play a game. BRING IT HOME - We are reminded this week of the responsibility we have to utilize the gifts we are given. Each one of us has been blessed with gifts from the Lord. Are you utilizing these gifts to their full potential? We are reminded that when we embrace these gifts, and utilize them, they will flourish. How are you utilizing your gifts for God s glory? Take a moment to reflect on the skills and talents you have? How can these gifts be utilized for the Church? Do you have a beautiful voice, consider joining the choir? Skilled at teaching, catechists are always needed to teach religious education. Do not let your gifts and talents be wasted, embrace them and utilize them for the glory of God. GOOD NEWS - You are invited to listen to the Catholic Forum podcast. A new podcast is posted every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at cdow.org/communications. Next Sunday, November 26th, advent activities for the entire family will be presented. St. Elizabeth Vikings K-3 Intramural Basketball 2018 St. Elizabeth School is hosting the 25th annual intramural basketball program for boys and girls grades K-3. The program will teach fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense through a series of group and individual drills. The program runs for 8 Saturdays starting on January 6th and continues through February 24, All sessions will be held at St. Elizabeth s legendary and newly renovated elementary school gym The Box. Each session will be approximately 90 minutes from 3p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cost of the program is $50.00 and includes a T-Shirt. Registration can be completed online at For more information please contact John Rutkowski at or jrutkow21@aol.com. CATHOLICISM SERIES BEGINS AT ST. HEDWIG - Fr. Marek Szczur, assistant pastor of St. Hedwig Church invites you to join him for 10 episodes from this acclaimed series by Father Robert Barron, which displays in breathtaking visual detail, the richness of the Church, by traveling around the globe to see the Faith in action. The Series begins at St. Hedwig Church on Friday, November 24th at 6:30 p.m. in Msgr. Gulcz Hall beneath the Church.

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