Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-1997 Phone 631-737-4388, Fax 631-737-4389 Email steas@optonline.net, Website www.steas.org MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 12 PM Weekday: Monday to Thursday 9:00am Holy Day: As Announced PRAYER Rosary: Monday to Thursday after 9:00am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday after 9:00am Mass SACRAMENTS CONFESSION: Saturday at 4:00 PM or at other posted times. BAPTISM: Visit our website at www.steas.org for information and follow the instructions. It is highly recommended that this be done during the pregnancy. MARRIAGE Couples must make arrangements for their wedding at least 6 months in advance. ***Please secure your wedding date at the Church before reserving a reception date*** Marriage preparation is required for every couple. Visit our website at www.steas.org for information ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Is offered to Parishioners who are seriously ill or in danger of death. Please call early in the illness of a loved one to arrange for the Sacrament. New Members (RCIA) Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church is invited into the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Process (RCIA). We also invite baptized persons who wish to receive Eucharist & Confirmation to become part of this process. Please call Gerry at 631-585-9291. PASTOR Fr. Allan Sikorski DEACONS Joseph Maffeo, John Grebe, David Vallone PARISH OFFICE 631-737-4388 Mon to Fri: 9:30am to 12:30pm; 1:30pm to 5:00pm (Friday until 4pm) Lori Marando, Business Manager Maria Dickes, Receptionist/Secretary RELIGIOUS FORMATION OFFICE 631-737-8915 Mon. to Thur. 9:30am to 12:30pm; 1:30pm to 5pm CLOSED Friday Michele Hahn, Dir. of Religious Formation Barbara Wells, Secretary PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE 631-737-4416 Mon. & Wed. 9:30am to 12:30pm; 1:30pm to 3:00pm Tues. & Thurs. 1:30pm to 4:30pm CLOSED Friday Mary Ann O Connor, Outreach Coordinator PRAY FOR US, O HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, THAT WE MAY BE MADE WORTHY OF THE PROMISES OF CHRIST THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 13, 2019
January 13th, 2019 Baptism of the Lord 1 OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Striving to make Jesus known by our response to the Gospel, and guided by the Holy Spirit, the community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is committed to being a vibrant, worshipping family that reaches out in love and friendship to all of God s people. Parish Ministries Altar Servers: Marie Cagnard 631-471-2211 Extraordinary Ministers: John Healy 631-648-9186 Lectors: Lois Schilling 631-286-0403 Ushers: John Romaine 631-418-7718 Music Ministry: Phyllis Benanti Adult Choir: Allison Tramontana 631-647-7881 Youth Choir: Katie Finn 631-835-4129 Baptism Preparation: 631-737-4388 Pre-Cana: Gerry & Joe Saldiveri 631-585-8968 R.C.I.A. Gerry Hoffer 631-585-9291 Religious Ed.: Michele Hahn 631-737-8915 Catholic Min. Appeal: John Romaine 631-418-7718 Fundraising Committee: Helen & Sal Sapienza 631-648-3947 Finance Committee: Donna Singer 631-732-3589 Beautification: Gerry & Joe Saldiveri 631-585-8968 Family Activities: Josette & Chris Vuturo 631-433-3150 Hospitality: Marie Quick 631-585-7560 Prayer Blanket Group: Janice Mierisch 631-289-5585 Youth Group: Joy Millilo 631-585-0938 CELEBRANTS weekend of January 19th-20th Saturday January 19th 5:00 PM: Fr. Allan Sikorski Sunday, January 20th 8:30 AM: Fr. Allan Sikorski 10 AM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka 12 PM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka NOTE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Mass Intentions This Week Sunday, January 13th 8:30 a.m.- Albert Pearl 10:00 a.m. Eileen Schof, John Dias, Gerard DeLuca, Nicholas Gill, Tom Garland, Thomas Cole 12 Noon People of the Parish Monday, January 14th 9:00 a.m: Jarrett Litchstein Tuesday January 15th 9:00 a.m: Kathleen Murray Wednesday, January 16th 9:00 a.m. Thursday, January 17th Saint Anthony, Abbot 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19th 5:00 p.m. - Vivian Hines, Linda Buffa, Bruno Bartoli Sunday, January 20th 8:30 a.m.- Mike Rocco 10:00 a.m. John Dias, Kathleen Murray, Joanne Roth, Intentions of Jerry Cianciotta 12 Noon People of the Parish REMEMBER A LOVED ONE MEMORIAL DONATIONS AVAILABLE for: Announced Masses, Bread & Wine 1 week, Missalettes - 1 month, Flowers 1 week, Charcoal- 1 month, 7 Day Sanctolites 1 week Altar Candles 1 month Visit or call the Rectory to reserve a Mass for your special intention.
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January 13th, 2019 Baptism of the Lord 8 Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. Support your parish by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com Below is the link to use to support St. Elizabeth when making purchases on Amazon.com https://smile.amazon.com/ch/ 11-2898829 Thank you to our wonderful parish family who so generously supported our Youth Group Bake Sale last weekend!! St Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center in Smithtown is in need of Eucharistic Ministers. Please consider donating an hour or two a week distributing the Eucharist. Your service will provide spiritual support and comfort to patients. You will be performing both a spiritual and a corporal work of mercy. Days and time are flexible, training is provided. For info please contact: Elizabeth Meehan, Director of Pastoral Care St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center 631-862-3776 or Elizabeth.meehan@chsli.org
January 13th, 2019 ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER? Many parishioners support St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in the weekly collection and we do not have them listed in our census. We would like to make sure you are given proper credit for your donations. Please fill in the bottom of this page and we will send you a registration form. ***You are not automatically registered if you received a sacrament in the parish, i.e. Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, etc. Finance Chairperson Trustees: Business Manager: Baptism of the Lord 9 Donna Singer Helen Sapienza John McElhone Lori Marando WEEKLY SACRIFICE for the PARISH This week 2019: $8,207.00 Last year this week 2018: $7,166.00 Christmas Donations 2018: $30,444.00 2017: $31,085.00 Thank you for your continued generosity NAME ADDRESS EMAIL Phone CATHOLIC CHARITIES - DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE REGINA MATERNITY SERVICES AND PREGNANCY SUPPORT Our Community Program provides case management services and assistance to pregnant and parenting young women. Help is available in accessing medical and mental health services, educational training, and needed supplies, when available. Group counseling is offered on topics such as parenting skills, child development, nutrition, independent living skills, anger management, and more. CALL 516-233-7888 for more information. Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. 11th ANNUAL SUPER BONANZA $25 winners Sunday, 1/6/19 #07837 Margaret Mercado Monday, 1/7/19 #06437 Val & Jack Kempf Tuesday, 1/8/19 #00216 Paul Sciacca Wednesday, 1/9/19 #11870 Lorraine Bader Thursday, 1/10/19 #09073 Deneen Sigmann Friday, 1/11/19 #07623 Theresa Chiavaro Saturday, 1/12/19 #08432 Madeline Davide CONGRATULATIONS! Payment will be mailed to all Winners on the following Thursday after results are posted in bulletin. Parish Outreach Ministry Pantry; At present, Outreach is in need of the following: coffee, tea, mayonnaise, spaghetti-os, vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, salad oil, tuna, and scott toweling. Clothing: Please call the Outreach Office, 631-737-4416, if you have clothing to donate. Blood Drive: Our Parish s 1st Blood Drive of the year will take please on Sunday, February 3, 2019 from 8:45-2:45. Thank you for this week s donations of food. It is very much appreciated. Thank You & God Bless Prayer Blanket Ministry Meetings are held on Saturdays from 9:30am -12:30pm. Contact Janice by email: pbministry16@gmail.com Next meeting is Saturday, January 26, 2019 New members are always welcome. Come join this exciting ministry we create prayer blankets, lap robes, baby blankets, preemie hats, Christmas stockings, pink scarves, etc. and donate them to various organizations, nursing homes, etc. We also share ideas, patterns and offer instruction for anyone wishing to learn to knit or crochet or brush up on their skills. For more information call the Parish Outreach. If you have yarn to donate, we will gladly accept it and use it. Thank you for your generosity and support!
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January 13th, 2019 Baptism of the Lord 13 You can also order your Brick online. Visit www.steas.org and click on the Memorial Brick tab for easy online ordering. Thank you for your continued support
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