ST. ELIZABETH SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 JULY 1/THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. ELIZABETH SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish & Religious Education Staff Rev. Msgr. John P. Quinn Pastor (ext. 113) Msgr. Donald J. Gilbert Weekend Associate Sr. Rosemary Crowley Pastoral Associate ( ext. 125) Paula O Grady Office Manager (ext. 123) Jacklynn LaRose Bookkeeper (ext. 119) Bernadette Berry Receptionist (ext.110) Organists: Gerald Leblond ( ) Justin McCarthy ( ) Mark Lajoie 9 am Contemp. Choir ( ) Christine Saltzman Family Faith Director (ext. 112) Gertrude Hammond Director Grades 1-6 (ext. 134) Carrie Soucy Grs Director and Youth Minister (ext. 124) Alex Sullivan Youth Ministry Apprentice St. Elizabeth Seton Parish is a loving, welcoming community of worshippers in the Catholic tradition. Our mission is to share the Good News of Christ through the celebration of sacraments, liturgy, and unconditional service to all. We welcome all visitors to our Parish. We hope that you will experience our love for God and neighbor. If you are new to our community, we are grateful to the Lord for your presence. 190 Meetinghouse Road Bedford, NH Phone: (603) Fax: (603) sesparish@comcast.net

2 SAINT ELIZABETH SETON PARISH We Remember Saturday, June 30 4:30 pm Doris Cormier Sunday, July 1 7:30 am Mr. & Mrs. John Somers Matthew Klein 9:00 am Catherine Phillips Ada Rohrbach 10:30 am Raymond Kenny Dolores Solimine 12:00 pm Franco Peguri Monday, July 2 7:30 am Patrick & Priscilla Granfield Tuesday, July 3 NO MASS Wednesday, July 4 5:30 pm Richard Proulx Thursday, July 5 7:30 am The living & deceased members of the Parish Friday, July 6 7:30 am Eileen Calzaretta 2:00 pm Kevin Fleming & Dianna Harris Wedding 4:00 pm Craig Sullivan & Pamela Cassiani Wedding Saturday, July 7 4:30 pm Gene Carlin Veryl Blakely Sunday, July 8 7:30 am Michael Tremblay 9:00 am Mr. & Mrs. Aime Lavigne Ralph Pellet 10:30 am Juliette Duquette 12:00 pm Gene Carlin Gail Cote Rose Morin Doris Roberts Albert Cardoza Paul Hammer Who entered new and eternal life in Christ. Our parish condolences are extended to their families. Grant to all our dearly departed eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on them forever. Amen. Congratulations! Congratulations to Herman Streitburger on receiving the Boston Post Cane as Bedford s oldest citizen. On June 24th Herman celebrated his 99th birthday. He was awarded the cane on Wed., June 27th. The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen on Thursday, July 5th at 9:00 am. Offertory Collection James Vailas & Hayley McDonough I Kevin Fleming & Dianna Harris III Luke Eastman Jorgensen & Kathryn Ann Peik III Craig Sullivan & Pamela Cassiani III Weekend of June 23-24, 2018 Envelopes (658) $18, Loose $ 3, Grand Total $21, St. Martha s Guild July 1, Team III 1 Weekend of June 24-25, 2017 $17,600.70

3 BEDFORD Priests often tell me how fast the years of ministry go by, and that they go by even faster as you move along. Given how quickly my year here went by, I need to brace myself for the future! I would like to express my profound gratitude to the Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish community for helping to make my time here very happy and filled with many graces! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by friendly words, affirmations, and many prayers. I've very much enjoyed the privilege of being a spiritual father to many and sharing God's infinite graces through the sacraments. Thank you as well for the very special farewell reception, and to the many people who organized such a special gathering and to the many more who came to offer warm words, prayers, and gifts. I'm deeply indebted to Monsignor Quinn whose friendship and mentoring assisted my transition into the priesthood in many ways, and also to the outstanding staff members and our army of volunteers who provided me with much support and a great witness to Christian generosity. Although I will miss serving this community, I am excited to become the shepherd at Saint Christopher Parish in Nashua! Their longtime pastor Monsignor Dick Kelly is retiring, and I am blessed to follow a faith-filled priest who did fine work and is loved by the people. The parish also has a wonderful school for kids in kindergarten through six grade. Though I won't attempt to bring any of you with me to my parish (at least publicly!), please feel welcome to make a visit or come to Mass should you ever be in that neck of the woods. Please keep me in your prayers so that I may be a holy, faithful, and joyful priest, and please continue to pray for the future priests that are in our midst. There's no better life than being conformed to the One who is life itself! May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to draw you deeper into the mystery of His saving love, and may His Blessed Mother keep you in her arms of healing, comfort and protection. The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace. ~ Numbers 6:24-26 Thank you and have a great summer - God Bless you! In Christ, Father David A. Harris We would like to welcome back Msgr. Gilbert! We are happy & excited to have you with us! 2

4 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, July 3rd The Bedford Farmers Market is going strong with over 30 vendors and upbeat music to enjoy while shopping. Currently strawberries are in season and going quickly each week! Check out the Forkin Awesome food truck and the Smoothie Bus! SHOPPING SUGGESTIONS: Soup Cereal Baked Beans Tuna Peanut Butter Jelly Spaghetti Sauce Boxed Pasta Pancake Mix Canned Fruit Jello Beef Stew Juice Coffee Canned Meats/ Vegetables Pudding Mixes Please bring items next weekend, July 7th/8th for the St. Raphael Food Pantry. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Summer Religious Educa on Begins Monday July 9th at 9 am. Grades 3-6 meet in the Parish Ac vity Center and Grades 7 & 8 meet in the Church Hall. We will meet on Monday, July 9th 5:30 pm in Room 12 B New members are always welcome and we are happy to teach you! We look forward to welcoming you! JULY 11th is the last day to order Krispy Kreme Donuts! Be sure not to miss out!! Call the Parish Office at and order yours now! One dozen for $10. Donuts can be picked up on Sunday, July 15th after all Masses in the Narthex. Reservation with Full Payment Due By: Monday July 30, 2018 ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH FAMILY GAME NIGHT Bring the Family for an Evening of Baseball & Fireworks! Tickets are $11.25 each and include: Ballpark admission Reserved seats in Section 104 A hotdog, chips & soda drink..(meal/food Certificate is provided with the game ticket). Food Certificate can be used at any concession stand. Kids who want to go onto the field and high five the ball players go with parent to Fisher Cats services desk 45 minutes before start of game. THURSDAY AUGUST 23, 7:05 pm Fireworks start after the game. FISHER CATS vs PORTLAND SEA DOGS Limited number of reserved seats available, so call the Parish office now at *Make your check Payable to: St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Bus Trip to Foxwoods Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 Leaves St. Elizabeth Seton parking lot at 8:45 am and Foxwoods at 5:30 pm. Cost is $30 Call Don or Judy Huard at to reserve your seat. 3

5 JULY 1, 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 Summer Religious Education Classes Class of 2018! Please join us in praying for all the high school and college graduates of our parish. May the Lord continue to bless and keep them in his divine care! ST. ELIZABETH SUMMER of FUN Dear young people, let yourselves be taken over by the light of Christ, and spread that light wherever you are. - St. John Paul II What is summer about, if not about the light? This summer, we are inviting you out into the light with us! Let s celebrate God s awesome gift of light by enjoying it together in friendship and just plain old fun. Ac vity To the Heights Hiking Retreat Six Flags New England Soulfest Date Wednesday July 11 th Thursday August 2 nd Saturday August 4 th For more informa on contact sesalex@comcast.net or sescarrie@comcast.net 4

6 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Readings for the week of July 1, 2018 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Ps 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, [22a]/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16bc-17 [23b]/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10cd]/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131 [Mt 4:4]/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, [cf. 9b]/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a Liturgical Publications Inc. Parish Activities Basketball Program...Jay Brewster ( ) Parish Nurse Program..Diana Niemann ( ) Knights of Columbus.Michael Pitaro ( ) Women s Guild..Cathy Lodico ( ).Bobbie White ( ) Seton Club....Bill Toolin ( ) Cub Scouts..Dan Jobin ( ) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m Coffee, Pastries and Juice (Sept June) Available in the Church Hall after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. All are welcome. Fix-It Team The goal of the Fix-It Team is to keep the home environment a safe and healthy place. If someone is in need of assistance, contact the Parish Office. Prayer Line Please call Rosemary at or Lorraine at with.special prayer needs. 5 Parish Nurse Programs The Parish Nurse Programs at St. Elizabeth Seton will not be held during the months of July and August. If you need to have your blood pressure checked, please feel free to go to the Parish Nurse Main office at 107 Alsace St. in Manchester at the Parish of Transfiguration. Please call their parish office at for their hours. Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday from 3:15-4:00 pm, or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Second and last Sunday of every month at 1:30 pm. Call the Parish Office at to schedule Sacrament of Matrimony Diocesan policy states that the couple must contact the parish priest at least six months before the intended wedding date, prior to making any other arrangements.