St. Elizabeth Parish 350 Reedsdale Road Milton, MA

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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 Very Rev. Stephen P. Zukas Administrator Rev. Robert M. Blaney In Residence SACRAMENTS Baptisms: Please call the Rectory to schedule a baptism for the 1st or 3rd Sunday of the month. 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) 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 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday 9:00 to Noon 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 & Parish Asst. dilacqua@stelizabethmilton.org Barbara Lydon Receptionist Dr. George Ashur Director of Music Ashurs@comcast.net Anita Ashur Wakim Assistant Director of Music/ Soloist wakimanita@gmail.com Colleen Martin Director of Youth Choir colleenmartin13@hotmail.com Virginia Connolly Cantor/ Soloist

3 Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 MASS INTENTIONS 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, December 10 4:00 pm Stephen Ilacqua 15th Anniversary Mass Sunday, December 11 8:00 am Patrick Walsh Anniversary Mass 9:30 am David Lydon Memorial Mass 11:30 am William Haynes 1st Anniversary Mass Monday, December 12 9:00 am Peter Agnes Memorial Mass Tuesday, December 13 9:00 am Mary Cremins 5th Anniversary Mass Wednesday, December 14 9 :00 am Elinor & Joseph Vachon Memorial Mass Thursday, December 15 9:00 am Mass of Healing for Rev. Msgr Andrew Connell Friday, December 16 9:00 am Thuet & Naas Family Memorial Mass Saturday, December 17 4:00 pm George Dillon 1st Anniversary Mass Sunday, December 18 8:00 am Marion R. Hogan Memorial Mass 9:30 am Robert C. Green 10th Anniversary Mass 11:30 am Marie P. Barrett Memorial Mass Please pray for our recently deceased: Jeanette Hogan & Adeline Parker There is no doubt that the Rosary is one of the trademarks of Catholic devotion to Mary. Every day the Rosary is recited publicly here at St. Elizabeth s before the 9 am Mass. We invite those who can do so to join our Rosary Group. and honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. From the Administrator Dear Parishioners and Extended Family Members, Praised be Jesus Christ! As we find our parish community beginning the Third Week of Advent, I do not think it is too late to express thanksgiving, even though Thanksgiving Day was more than two weeks ago. I am thankful to A. Thomas & Sons Nursery for donating the tree and the plantings given in loving memory of Louise and Andy Thomas located on the Randolph Avenue side of the church. I am thankful to John Driscoll Landscaping for removing the dead tree and for planting the new one, thereby further beautifying our property. I am grateful to all the volunteer help that came to church Saturday morning to get the church ready for our upcoming Christmas celebration - the Arts and Environment committee led by Lynn Petitti, the Confirmation students led by Mrs. Beth Peterson and Mrs. Denise Johnson-Illaqua, and the grounds crew led by Mr. Bill Neville. It was inspiring to see them all at work to beautify our church, thereby inspiring our parish community. I am grateful to Dan & Kate Daly who spear-headed the effort for our parish children and youth to make Christmas cards for our parish homebound last Sunday after the 9:30 Mass. These cards will be delivered along with Christmas flowers by our Christian Service Committee on behalf of the parish thereby sharing the Christmas joy we experience as a parish community. I am grateful to Santa Claus for taking the time out of his busy schedule in order to have breakfast with us this weekend. For all of the above, I am deeply grateful and I am sure the parish community feels the same way. As we light the pink candle of our Advent Wreath this week, we remember today is Gaudete Sunday, a day we remind ourselves that in the midst of all our interior preparation, including repentance for our sins, we are a people of joy. Gaudete may be translated as: " Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Let your forbearance be known to all, for the Lord is near at hand; have no anxiety about anything, but in all things, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. Speaking of joy, I hope my countdown of the 10 Worst Names in the Bible have been at least the cause of some joy for you. Now, for THE worst name in the Bible, drumroll please JOKTAN - A son of Eber and a brother of Peleg and from whom thirteen tribes of Arabia sprang (Gen 10:25-29; 1 Chron 1:19-23) - The name is so wrong in so many ways!!! Gratefully yours in Christ, Fr. Steve

4 Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 The Sanctuary Light for December is given in loving memory of Charles Winchester from his family Parish Stewardship Offertory for December 4 $7,693 The Missionary Co-operative Appeal $ 4,402 This weekend s Second Collection is for the Christmas Flower 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 Annual Christmas Pageant, in collaboration with the children's and intermediate choirs, will take place on Sunday, December 18th following a brief intermission after the 9:30 am Mass. It's not too late to have your children be part of the tradition! We still can use narrators, angels and sheep. The dress rehearsal will be held in Father Curley Hall on Monday, December 12th from 5:00-6:00. A complete run through with the choirs will be held upstairs in the church on Tuesday, December 13th from 5:30-6:15. Please contact Andrea O StElizabethsChristmasPageant@outlook.com. Elizabeth Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24th Mass at 4:00 pm Church Mass at 4:00 pm Fr. Curley Hall Mass at 6:00 pm Church Christmas Day Sunday, December 25th Mass at 8:00 am and 10:00 am The Grand Annual Appeal Update From the 1,077 registered families here at St. Elizabeth, 181 families thus far have donated $104,296 to our Grand Annual. We are most appreciative to those families who have supported this Appeal. 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. Please join Fr. Steve for Coffee & Conversation in the Parish Office on Wednesday, December 14th after the 9:00 am Mass. An Advent Penance Service An Advent Penance Service will be held on Monday, December 12th for the Faith Formation students. All parishioners are also welcome to attend the Penance Service from 6:30 pm 8:30 pm. Please come and receive the Lord s forgiveness in this beautiful Sacrament. Prepare your hearts for Christmas. St. Elizabeth s Giving Tree We invite you to take a tag off the Giving Trees located in the parking lot elevator entrance and the front entrance of the church. We ask that you return all gifts as soon as possible. Gifts should be unwrapped, in a bag with the gift tag attached. 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!

5 Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 Please keep our servicemen and women who are away from their families, in our thoughts and prayers. Robert Foley, Corporal Justin Hinds US Army, Sgt. Gregory Donohoe USM, Sgt. Sean Donohoe USM, Airman Joseph Lynch USAF, Michael Grant US Army, Staff Sgt Michael Casserly USMC, Lance Corporal Nicholas Levasseur USMC, Corporal Michael Foley USMC, Ryan Feeney US Navy, Sean Peterson USMC, and Marine Lance Corporal Michael A. Cherry, Marine PFC Trevor Cannatella, Jessica Neal, USCG. 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. Every Christmas we join together with family and friends to honor and celebrate our priests. The Clergy Health and Retirement Trust helps support our 628 priests, ensuring the highest quality of care and quality of life for these men who have dedicated their lives in service to our Archdiocese of Boston. This Christmas, remember the priests who were there for you and your loved ones in times of need, and consider honoring them with a generous gift. All are welcome to make a gift online at or use the in pew envelopes that will be provided. Thank you in advance for helping ensure the continuing care for all of our priests who give so much to our Church. Have you ever wondered if God is calling you to be a religious sister? If so, Fiat is for you. Fiat is a discernment group for single women considering a vocation to religious life in the Catholic Church. An Advent Evening of Recollection will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, from 7:00 9:00 p.m. at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine, 1105 Boylston St., Boston. If you are interested in attending, please respond to Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious, Sr_Marian_Batho@rcab.org. Snowbirds!!! Kindly please remember to continue your faithful financial support of St. Elizabeth Parish even while you re away from home. One way to do this is through electronic/automatic giving. Please contact the parish office for more information or visit our website: stelizabethparishmilton.org and click About/Electronic Giving. Have a winter season! The William T. and Lenore Fidler School of Faith Formation Beth Peterson, Director Denise Johnson-Ilacqua, Administrative Assistant This past Saturday some of our Confirmation students; Jack Rush, Allison Kussman, Ryan Huntington, Caroline Buckley, Sam Phelan, Gabby Grattan, Michael McCarthy and Kate Murray along with parent and parish volunteers merrily decorated the church for Christmas. What a beautiful job everyone did as the Christmas spirit was definitely upon all! We are most grateful to the wonderful participation of our students in family mass. Along with the talented children s and intermediate choir, student volunteers read and participated at mass. Thanks to Chris Rooney, Deirdre Walsh, Kyle Newcomb, Caroline Buckley, Ryan Huntington, and Allison Kussman. Christmas Gift Donations for the 140 (60 girls and 80 boys) teens, ages in the Milton Residence Fund are greatly needed. Some suggestions are: nail polish, sport team apparel, gift cards, movie passes, anything a teen you may know would like. Please have your child bring their donation to Faith Formation by December 12 th. Middle school and Year 1 Confirmation Candidates, during their normal class time, will attend Advent Reconciliation Services followed by individual confessions on Monday, December 12 from 6:30 7:30pm and from 7:45 8:45pm. We welcome parents and all other individuals to attend either service and receive the Sacrament. The annual Christmas Pageant will be Sunday, December 18 after the 9:30 am Family Mass. Faith Formation Classes will not be in session on Monday, December 26, Tuesday, December 27 and Monday, January

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