MARCH 25/PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD ST. ELIZABETH SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish & Religious Education Staff Rev. Msgr. John P. Quinn Pastor (ext. 113) Rev. David A. Harris Parochial Vicar (ext. 117) Sr. Rosemary Crowley Pastoral Associate ( ext. 125) Paula O Grady Office Manager (ext. 123) Jacklynn LaRose Bookkeeper (ext. 119) Bernadette Berry Receptionist (ext.110) Larry Sott Director of Music Organists: Gerald Leblond (880-8474) Justin McCarthy (488-5505) Mark Lajoie 9 am Contemp. Choir (206-5966 ) Aimee Seiler Family Faith Director (ext. 112) Gertrude Hammond Director Grades 1-6 (ext. 134) Carrie Soucy Grs. 7-10 Director and Youth Minister (ext. 124) 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 03110-6027 Phone: (603) 669-7444 Fax: (603) 644-5371 E-Mail: sesparish@comcast.net
SAINT ELIZABETH SETON PARISH Saturday, March 24 4:30 pm Doris Cormier Sunday, March 25 7:30 am Henry, Rita & Amanda Camirand 9:00 am Frank Fraitzl (1st Anniversary) 10:30 am Eva Morin Gene Carlin 12:00 pm Winifred Meehan 10th Anniversary Monday, March 26 7:30 am Living & deceased members of the parish Tuesday, March 27 7:30 am Ellen Morelos Wednesday, March 28 5:30 pm Doreen Massarelli Ralph Suozzo Thursday, March 29 - Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Edward Alexis 4th Anniversary Juliette Tracey 46th Anniversary Friday, March 30 - Good Friday 3:00 pm Passion Saturday, March 31 - Holy Saturday 7:00 pm Deceased Relatives & Friends of our RCIA Candidates Sunday, April 1 - Easter Sunday 7:30 am Jaime Fernandes & Ana Roxo 9:00 am Robert J. & Robert E. Kirby 10:30 am Mr. & Mrs. John Somers Romano Biacchi 12:00 pm Lawrence & Marian Mergrotti Maurice Hebert We Remember Wladyslawa Simpkins Frederick Fischer 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. The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday, March 30, 2018. LENTEN FISH FRY There will be no fish fry on Good Friday, March 30th. Holy Land Collection On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity s holiest places. Please be as generous as possible. Chris Leaver & Alicia Johnson II Offertory Collection St. Martha s Guild March 25, 2018 - Team I Weekend of March 17-18, 2018 Envelopes (645) $17,008.26 Loose $ 3,396.66 Grand Total $19,404.92 Weekend of March 18-19, 2017 $19,826.41 1
BEDFORD UPCOMING EVENTS CONFESSIONS Monday, March 26 th 11 am - 1 pm and 5 pm - 7 pm MASSES Monday, March 26 th at 7:30 am Tuesday, March 27 th at 7:30 am Wednesday, March 28 th at 5:30 pm Holy Thursday, March 29 th No Morning Mass Mass of the Lord s Supper at 7:00 pm Good Friday, March 30 th No Morning Mass Celebration of the Lord s Passion at 3:00 pm Holy Saturday, March 31 st No Morning Mass - No 4:30 pm Mass Easter Vigil Liturgy at 7:00 pm Easter Sunday, April 1 st Masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 12:00 noon (there will be additional Masses at 9:00 am & 10:30 am in the Parish Activity Center PARISH NURSE PROGRAMS Tuesday, April 3rd - Parish Activity Center Free Blood Pressure Screening & Nurse Consultation 8:30-10:30 am Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program 9am Free program for men & women 55 and older. Save the Date Saturday, April 14, 2018 @ 7:00 pm WINE, CHOCOLATE, CHEESE & DESSERTS PARISH SOCIAL The Knights of Columbus Council # 12988 of St Elizabeth Seton Parish is sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, April 12 th from 2:00pm 7:00pm Save the Date Saturday May 5, 2018 Cinco de Mayo Parish Family Celebration Additional Information to follow in Future Bulletins 2
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD The Customs and Liturgies of Holy Week The Triduum and Easter Sunday Holy Thursday The Liturgy 7 pm Lent ends at sundown and the Paschal Triduum begins. The Gospel of John tells us that Jesus, while he was at supper, got up and washed the feet of his disciples. In the Middle East, where people s feet easily became dusty, and before the days of convenient plumbing, this washing was an act of hospitality. Rich people usually had servants to perform this service, so the apostle Peter was embarrassed and told Jesus not to do it. But Jesus warned Peter, Unless I wash you, you can have no share with me. Then Jesus said, I have given you an example. You should do for each other what I have done for you. During tonight s liturgy, in accord with the Gospel mandate, we will have the opportunity to rededicate ourselves to ministerial service in a very meaningful and symbolic way. After celebrating the Eucharist and sharing Communion, we will carry the consecrated elements out of church in a solemn procession. Nightwatch begins! Nightwatch The Eucharist is placed in repose. Tonight, Jesus asks each of us to keep watch with him as he did with his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane so long ago. Please plan to spend some time with Him this evening. The church will remain open until 9 pm. 3 Good Friday Liturgy of the Passion 3 PM This day is part of something bigger than itself. The liturgies of Good Friday have no formal beginnings or endings, no greetings or dismissals. The services are all part of the single, three-day liturgy of the Triduum. The Eucharist is not celebrated. The Passion in John s Gospel shows us how God s glory is seen in the suffering and death of Jesus. In this service, everyone will participate in carrying the Cross, that we might experience its burden and reverence its sweetness! Stations of the Cross 7 PM Follow Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem. Are we among those who lurk in the shadows, or with the few who accompany him on the journey? There will be traditional stations at 7 PM. The Easter Vigil 7 PM At nightfall on Holy Saturday, the blessed Sabbath is over. The first day of the week begins. After the Sabbath, according to custom, the first work to be done is to make a fire and to kindle the evening lamp. That is what the Church does. That is how the Easter Vigil begins. On this night, every member of the Church is asked to gather with the soon-to-be-baptized. We keep watch together. We settle down and retell our family stories. St. Augustine said that, on this night above all other nights, the Church keeps watch for the Lord and the Lord keeps watch over the Church!
MARCH 25, 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday March 25 EDGE - Gr s 7&8 4-7pm April 1 Easter Sunday Religious Education Schedule March 26 April 2 March 27 April 3 March 28 April 4 If Bedford Public Schools are cancelled there will be no Religious Education classes. Five CYO teams from St Elizabeth Seton Parish have advanced to the New Hampshire State Tournament. At the 5 th and 6 th grade level the Mite Girls are the Manchester 1 seed and Mite Boys Black are the Manchester 2 seed. Both have earned participation in State Tournament play. At the 7 th and 8 th grade level the Cadet Girls have also earned a bid to the State Tournament as the Manchester two seed. The Cadets Boys have two teams participating in States. Seton Blue earned the title as Manchester Division Champs and the 1 seed in States. Seton Gold gets in to the State tournament as the Manchester 2 seed. At the high school level, Seton Gold are Manchester Division Champs and have earned the 1 seed in the State Tournament. The State Finals are March 24 th at NHTI in Concord. Schedules and final participants can be found on the CYO website at www.sesparishcyo.com. Mite Girls - DeCosta Tournament Champs Seton Blue Mites - Manchester City Champs Seton Gold High School - Manchester City Champs 4
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 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. 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 5 Join Bedford Girl Scouts as we end the cookie season with a cookie-inspired bake off! Anyone can bake a dessert inspired by the cookie flavors to share with the gathering. Tasters will vote on the best dessert and the winning baker will earn a prize. This year the Bake-off will be on April 7 th from 7:00-8:00 pm in St. Elizabeth Seton s church hall. Admission will be $3.00 and it is all you can eat and drink. If you bake a Girl Scout Cookie inspired dessert, your admission is free and you will get a Bake-Off Patch. Please contact Sue Russell with questions at srmaclellan@comcast.net or (603) 591-5534