SEPTEMBER 30/TWENTY-SIXTH 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 (880-8474) Justin McCarthy (488-5505) Mark Lajoie 9 am Contemp. Choir (206-5966 ) Christine Saltzman Family Faith Director (ext. 112) Gertrude Hammond Director Grades 1-6 (ext. 134) Carrie Soucy Grs. 7-12 Director and Youth Minister (ext. 124) Alex Sullivan Youth Ministry Apprentice (ext. 117) 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. Mass Schedule Monday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 am Wednesday 5:30 pm Saturday Vigil 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12 pm Holy Days 7:30 am, 12:10 & 7 pm Adoration Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 am 190 Meetinghouse Road Bedford, NH 03110-6027 Phone: (603) 669-7444 Fax: (603) 644-5371 E-Mail: sesparish@comcast.net
SAINT ELIZABETH SETON PARISH We Remember Saturday, September 29 2:00 pm Chris Debarcinis & Brittany Labreque wedding 4:30 pm Gaston & Anitia Como Louis & Olive Briand Sunday, September 30 7:30 am Mr. & Mrs. Donald Seaward 9:00 am Houle Family Marie Hannon 10:30 am Ralph Suozzo Armand Dorval 12:00 pm Donald LaValley Theodore Mankus, Sr. Monday, October 1 7:30 am Harry Koss Tuesday, October 2 NO MASS Wednesday, October 3 5:30 pm Stanislava Lydia Riley Josephine Kiestlinger Thursday, October 4 7:30 am The living and deceased members of the Parish Friday, October 5 7:30 am Bob Anderson Joseph David Branson Saturday, October 6 4:30 pm Joseph Smith Sunday, October 7 7:30 am Michael Tremblay 9:00 am Mr. & Mrs. John Somers Larry Sott 10:30 am Roger Lacroix 12:00 pm Donald Padfield Readings for the Week of September 30, 2018 Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 [9a]/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7 [6]/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8 [3]/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15 [3]/ Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 [13]/Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab [24b]/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130 [135]/Lk 10:17-24 Liturgical Publications Inc. 1 Harold Ridenour Brian Keaveney Elaine Belliveau 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. DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY HEARING? CMC Parish Nurse Program in Collaboration with the NH Dept. of Health and Human Services will be presenting a program on the newest technology for individuals with hearing loss and also ipad apps for communication. Communication Specialist, Joan Marcoux, MA will be the presenter. This free program will be held on Tuesday, October 16th at 9 am in the Parish Activity Center. For more information call Diana at 668-8490. Thursday, October 4th or 11th 10am -11am or 7pm-8pm in the Church Hall Parents are invited to attend an information session on celebrating Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. Offertory Collection Weekend of September 28-29, 2018 Envelopes (632) $15,263.79 Loose $ 3,197.25 Grand Total $18,461.04 Priest s Retirement Collection, 2018 $ 6,392.00 Weekend of September 23-24, 2017 $16,419.16 Priest s Retirement Collection, 2017 $ 5,849.00
BEDFORD UPCOMING EVENTS Will meet on Monday, October 1st at 6:00 pm in Room 12 B New members are always welcome and we are happy to teach you! Seton Club Meeting The Seton Club will meet on Monday October 1st at 7 pm in the Sullivan Room. All are welcome to come and help plan the Parish s activities! PARISH NURSE PROGRAMS Sponsored by CMC Tuesday, October 2 nd Free Blood Pressure Screening & Nurse Consultation 8:30-10:30 am Parish Activity Center Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program Meets in Rm 10 of the Parish Activity Center. This program is a free workout at 3 different levels for men & women 55 and older. Next weekend, October 6th & 7th St. Elizabeth Seton Parish will hold a Diaper Drive to benefit Birthright of Manchester Diaper Sizes Newborn, 1, 4 and 5 are most needed at this time. Please deposit diapers in the receptacles in the Narthex. Birthright is an organization that serves pregnant women in crisis and their babies. Please call 603-889-9333 for more information. Blessing of the Pets Sunday, October 7 th 1:30 pm Outside the Narthex Please be sure that your pet is on a leash or in a cage/crate. 2 Sunday, October 7th Come to Mary s Garden on the East side of the church at 4:00 PM to join Americans across the country as we pray Rosary Coast to Coast. Through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary let us call upon God for the healing of our country and its return to holiness. View the video The Rosary: The Spiritual Sword of Our Lady immediately following in the Church Hall. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Women s Guild and the Knights of Columbus. October 9th at 7:00 pm All parishioners are invited to the book discussion on I ve Been Thinking...Reflec ons, Prayers, and Medita ons for a Meaningful Life by Maria Shriver. Sponsored by the Women s Guild. The Knights of Columbus Council # 12988 of St Elizabeth Seton Parish is sponsoring a blood drive to assist the American Red Cross in maintaining a supply of blood. Friday, October 19 th from 2:00 pm 7:00 pm Parish Activity Center It is recommended that donors schedule their appointments rather than walking-in by either visiting the Red Cross web site at www.redcrossblood.org, clicking on Enter Sponsor Code, entering sponsor code 8088, and following the site s instructions; or, by calling 1-800-448-3543. Women's Book Group Join us on Thursday, October 25th from 7 to 9 pm for a discussion on, "How to Live, What the Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us about Happiness, Meaning, and Community" by Judith Valente. RSVP for this evening to Beth at sesbookstudy@gmail.com
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME St. Elizabeth Seton Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 10! We ve just filled the last of our spaces for this years Craft Fair, and look forward to another successful year of presenting unique and handmade arts, crafts, and artisanal food from all over New England. In addition, we will have our very own Women s Guild/Parish craft and bakery tables, food and drinks served by our Knights of Columbus, and a basket raffle. We do not charge an entrance fee and there s plenty of free parking! Don t miss out on a terrific opportunity to get your holiday shopping done in one great place! Women s Guild Craft and Bake Shop Table at the Parish Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 10th 9am-3pm The Parish Craft fair is such a fun day; please support the craft and bake shop table of the St. Elizabeth Seton Women s Guild. Help make this a huge success! We welcome your donations of hand crafted items and freshly baked goods. We are blessed with such talented people in our parish who annually give of their time and talent to this event. Crafts can be delivered to the Parish Office until Friday, November 9 th during office hours. Please include your name and contact number. Baked goods can be delivered to the Parish Activity Center, Room 5 on Friday, November 9 th before 4:30 pm. Can we suggest our best sellers; pies, breads, cookies, cake and fudge. Thank You ~The Women s Guild Craft Table Committee Were you baptized in the Catholic Church but did not receive First Communion or Confirmation? Have you been curious about what the process is as an adult? RCIA is for you! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is extended, without obligation, to any interested adult. The RCIA process, which begins in the fall, is a process that invites people whose journey of faith has led them to learn about the Catholic Church s beliefs and practices. Who else should come? Persons not baptized, interested in the Catholic Church Persons baptized in a different religion who would like to become Catholic Persons baptized Catholic who would like to know more about their faith. Please call the Parish Office at 669-7444 or email - sesparish@comcast.net for more info. 3 PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE The world is at a historic crossroad. God is more offended than ever as people ignore Our Lady s maternal request to stop offending God. Yes, we must listen to Our Lady s request and stop sinning if we hope to enjoy God s blessings and to avert His wrath. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That s why we re doing the 2018 Public Square Rosary Crusade. Come recite THE HOLY ROSARY at Harvest Market Parking Lot, Corner of Hwy 101 & Wallace Rd Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 12:00 noon For more information call Bob at 623-3135. The Consolers of the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Lay Apostolate The Consolers is about living one s daily life and prayer in consecration to Jesus and Mary to the best of one s ability as a practicing Catholic. For more information or if you would like a presentation to your group please contact: Annette Handy at 232-3918.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday September 30 No Classes October 7 LifeTeen 1:00-2: 30 pm Faith Formation Classes October 1 October 8 No Religious Ed Classes October 2 October 9 October 3 October 10 St. Martha s Guild September 23, 2018 - Team III Families Coping with the Opioid Crisis Currier Museum of Art 180 Ash St., Manchester, NH 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Catholic Charities New Hampshire and the Currier Museum of Art are co-hosting a special Families Coping with the Opioid Crisis on Wednesday, October 17th. This unique program provides invaluable information and resources for family members and other loved ones of individuals with addiction find new ways to cope with and reduce their own suffering and stress. The event is free and open to the public. For more info. or to register visit www.cc-nh.org/manchester-coping. Fall Cursillo: Men s Retreat You are invited to a wonderful Fall Cursillo men s Retreat in lovely Gorham, NH. It begins on Thursday evening, October 18th and ends on Sunday afternoon, October 21st. Lodging is at the Town & Country Inn and presentations will be at Holy Family Parish, both in Gorham. The cost for the 3 days is $175 and financial help is available. For more details, contact Bob Lenza at 493-5356 or rslenza@comcast.net. What is a Cursillo? Cursillo, short for Cursillo de Christiandad means short course in Christianity. Cursillo is a movement of the Catholic Church that, with its own method, makes it possible to live what is fundamental for being a Christian. The method helps to create communities of Christians who are interested in bringing the Good News to their environments as they grow and become authentic Christians themselves. This goal is accomplished by the Cursillo method of fostering piety, study, and action. Cursillo in New Hampshire offers a three-day Cursillo weekend and on-going gatherings called Ultreyas and Reunions. If you have a family member who is currently serving in any branch of the Armed Forces, we would like to include them in our bulletin so that parishioners can include them in their prayers. Please call the Parish Office at 669-7444. 4
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Registration for the 2018/2019 St. Elizabeth Seton CYO Basketball program is now open. St Elizabeth Seton fields competitive boys basketball teams for parishioners in grades 5 through 12. The parish also fields competitive girls basketball teams for parishioners in grades 5 through 8. There is also a developmental 3rd/4th grade coed league. Last year the parish had 11 teams in the program. One of our high school teams were New Hampshire State and New England Regional Champions. Our 5th/6th grade girls team and one of our 8th grade boys teams were New Hampshire State Champions. ALL previous players and NEW players MUST register in order to be rostered on a team. Registration is available online at www.sesparishcyo.com. The registration to participate in a Seton CYO program is $75 for the 3rd/4th grade coed league, $100 for boys and girls in grades 5 through 8, and $125 for the boys High School program. Parishioners must be enrolled and active in a religious education program or have made their confirmation in order to play. Two non-parishioners per team are allowed to play on each team (space permitting). More info can be found at stelizabethsetonchurch.org, under Organizations, CYO Basketball. Holy Cross Fair Saturday, October 13th 9 am - 3:30 pm 357 Island Pond Rd Manchester, NH Free Admission & Parking Theme Baskets - Raffles Sisters Lollipops Crafters Penny Sale & More Considering a Vocation? We invite men in our diocese who are considering a vocation to the priesthood or who would simply like some help hearing the Lord s call for their life to an evening of prayer, conversation with the Vocations Team, and dinner. Our next dinner will be held on Friday, October 5 for young men in high school age 14-18 at the Joseph House (279 Carter Street) in Manchester. Please RSVP to Becky Vinson at rvinson@rcbm.org or (603) 663-0153 if you would like to attend. Parish Activities Basketball Program...Jay Brewster (488-1333) Parish Nurse Program..Diana Niemann (668-8490) Knights of Columbus.Michael Pitaro (714-4100) Women s Guild..Cathy Lodico (714-9054).Bobbie White (471-9095) Seton Club....Bill Toolin (472-5428) Cub Scouts..Dan Jobin (644-0159) 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. 5 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 623-3925 or Lorraine at 472-3020 with.special prayer needs. 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 669-7444 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.