St. Elizabeth Seton Parish 520 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 Parish Office Phone: 203-438-7292 Fax 203-438-0600 Email: stsetonparish@comcast.net Hours: Mon. Fri. 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Religious Education Phone: 203-438-9707 Fax:203-438-6351 Email: stsetoneducation@comcast.net Hours: Mon. Wed. 9:30 AM 1:00 PM Pastoral Team Fr. Joseph A. Prince, Pastor Fr. Justin Raj, Parochial Vicar Deacon Francis J. Foyt - 203-616-5003 Coordinators of Religious Education Mrs. Marie Trebing (Catechetical) Mrs. Gigi Pekala (Administrative) Parish Office Secretary Mrs. Sarah Sorgie Youth Ministry Middle School: Mrs. Cindy Bruno - 203-431-9548 High School: Ms. Gina Donnarummo - 203-209-6074 Music Director/Organist Michelle Fraser 703-919-5097 Guitar Accompanist Mr. Michael Canavan - 203-885-6284 Finance Committee Chair Mr. Steve O Hara - 203-743-1327 www.sesparish.org www.facebook.com/st.elizabeth.seton.parish.ridgefield MASS SCHEDULE Daily Mass: Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. (Morning Prayer before Mass at 8:20 a.m.) Saturday: Confessions - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (No 5:00 p.m. Mass: Christmas Day, New Year s Day, Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Day.) Easter Mass Schedule: Saturday 7:30 pm Vigil, no 3:30 p.m. Confession, no 5:00 p.m. mass Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:15, 11:00 and 12:30 Christmas Mass Schedule: Christmas Eve: 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 11:00 p.m. Christmas Day: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. Parish Coffee Hour: following the 9:30am Mass on Sundays September through June. Baked goods are always welcome. Mission Statement We are a spirit-filled Catholic Community of faith-centered people dedicated to the growth of God s Kingdom, and the living of the Gospel. We proclaim the Good News of Salvation to all by living a life of faith and loving concern for all our sisters and brothers.
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday August 11 3:30 P.M. Confessions 5:00 P.M. +Joaquim Braganza Req. by Donna Christopher Sunday August 12 8:00 A.M. +Paul and Eleanor Hoff Req. by Bob and Mary Young 9:30 A.M. Jennie Campos Special Intention Req. by The Campos Family 11:30 A.M. +Louis Alosco Req. by Ray and Kerry Rigoletto 5:00 P.M. +Nancy McGovern Req. by The McGovern Family Monday August 13 8:30 A.M. +Frances Egan Req. by The Sanchez Family Tuesday August 14 8:30 A.M. +Alice Page Req. by Al and Kathryn Guido 7:30 P.M. +Sam Argila Req. by Ernest and Cynthia Conti Wednesday August 15 Assumption 8:30 A.M. Nora Flynn Special Intention Req. by Al and Kathryn Guido 12:00 P.M. +Robert Isabella Req. by Paul Larkin 7:30 P.M. +George Williams Req. by Al and Marie Trebing Thursday August 16 8:30 A.M. +Agnes Muller Req. by Maria Sanchez Friday August 17 8:30 A.M. +Debra O Hara Req. by Steve and Lucia O Hara Saturday August 18 3:30 P.M. Confessions 5:00 P.M. +Anna Mattola Req. by Reggie & Donna Matthews Sunday August 19 8:00 A.M. +Timothy Dunleavy Req. by the Vill Family 9:30 A.M. +Dorothy Parry Horan Req. by The Palmiotto Family 11:30 A.M. +Louis Alosco Req. by Ray and Kerry Rigoletto 5:00 P.M. For Our Parishioners SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY How can we imitate God? By setting as our standard God s boundless, loving, generous nature, which calls us always to a higher place. INSIDE THE READINGS Though the prophet Elijah has just successfully destroyed the prophets of Ba al in the northern kingdom of Israel, he has had to flee the wrath of Jezebel, the queen. Despondent, Elijah travels into the wilderness, where under a broom tree, he prays for death. Twice a messenger commands him to get up and eat food that has miraculously appeared (1 Kings 19:5, 7). Only on the second occasion is the messenger identified as the angel of the Lord. Elijah heeds the words and travels for forty days and nights to the mountain of God, Horeb, also known as Sinai. The reader can anticipate that a theophany (divine encounter) will await Elijah there, since Horeb/Sinai is where Moses encountered God. In the passages leading up to today s second reading, the believers are called to a higher moral standard, refraining from falsehood, avoiding sin, and leaving no room for the devil. Today, the believers are warned not to grieve the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30). Whereas the previous sins listed were against others, Do not grieve the Holy Spirit is a sin against God. This Spirit seals the believer for the day of redemption. Therefore, the believers are to live an exemplary life marked by compassion and forgiveness. By so doing, they will truly be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1). The Bread of Life discourse in the Gospel of John functions much as the Last Supper does in the Synoptic Gospels. It presents Jesus as the life-giving bread who has come down from heaven. Though the Jewish leadership questions Jesus origin ( Do we not know his father and mother? Then how can he say, I have come down from heaven? [John 6:42] ), the reader knows exactly from whence Jesus comes ( In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God... and the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, [John 1:1, 14]). The manna offered to the Israelites only sustained them so long. But the bread from heaven provides eternal life. Jesus now turns more directly to the Eucharistic theme, acknowledging that he is the living bread, and that bread is his flesh given for the life of the world (John 6:51). RESPONDING IN PRAYER Gracious God, you have given us everything that we have and are, and you ask nothing in return except that we embrace your generosity. Help us to imitate your generosity every day.
MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERS The Worship committee gratefully recognizes the weekly liturgy ministers who will serve in our Masses next weekend August 18th & 19th. Saturday Vigil: Clodagh Ryan ASE) David Ryan (ASE) Michael J. Ryan (ASE) Barbara Dineen (EUC) Jerry Dineen (EUC) Patricia Wagner (EUC) Michelle Broggy (LEC) Sunday, 8:00 AM Joe Campos (ASE) Heather Meachem (EUC) Gina Pin (EUC) Marcellus Pin (EUC) Sydney McQuade (LEC) Sunday, 9:30 AM Marie Condron (ASE) Kyra Davis (ASE) Molly Burich (EUC) Vincent Daly (EUC) Eileen Doyle (EUC) Carol Maiolo (EUC) Regina Butcher (EUC) Russel Porter (LEC) Sunday, 11:30 AM Adelaine Fincham (ASE) Carson Fincham (ASE) Deborah Gaylord (EUC) Wendy Lionetti (EUC) Ray Kurkjy (LEC) Sunday, 5:00 PM Christiane Jacox (EUC) Emma Ratnavel (LEC) EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS OF MERCY: If you would like someone to bring the Eucharist to you, please call Deacon Frank Foyt, 203-616-5003. We visit the ill, homebound, the hospital and nursing homes. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPS: All MS and HS students are welcome to attend our meetings and youth mass the 4th Sunday of each month. We also plan service projects and fun activities. Questions? Please contact Cindy Bruno (203)431-9548 (MS) or Gina Donnarummo 203-209-6074 (HS). PRIME TIMERS: A fellowship group of men and women who have the time and desire to come together on weekdays for social and service events. Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in McKeon Hall. For information call Kathryn Guido at 438-4138 SES MEN S GROUP: Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 in the Parish Center. Contact: Rich Adamski 203-791-1851 rejcadamski@att.net OUTREACH: is a group of parish volunteers who work with local charities to help those who are less fortunate. Coordinators: Connie Tomasetti, 203-798- 9766 & Mia Belanger 203-730-6660 PARISH NURSES: Meet periodically throughout the year. Offer blood pressure screenings and an annual flu clinic. Contact: Carol Tyrrell (203)438-4049. DOROTHY DAY HOSPITALITY HOUSE: The second Sunday of each month is our day of service. Call Gladys Gannon at 203-438-2521. PRAYER TREE: In times of crisis it is helpful to know that we are not alone. If you need prayers for you or a loved one, please send your prayer request to SESPrayertree@gmail.com. If you do not have email or access to the internet you may contact Cyndi Smalley-Markovitz at 203-605-8223. FAMILY ASSISTANCE: Want to help? Need help? Call Fr. Prince 438-7292 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a program offered to non baptized and Christians of other traditions to learn more about the Catholic faith and to be welcomed into our Catholic Community. Please call the Parish Office. SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: This ministry welcomes new parishioners, provides rides to doctor appointments, SES functions, and prepares meals as needed during illness or for families with new babies. If you or someone you know in the parish needs assistance please call Jennifer Cade 914-707-1674. WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY: Join us as we deepen our faith studying the Word of God. Contacts: Anita Morris 203-744-0103 and Deb Varnerin 203-209-2689 PARISH ADVISORY COUNCIL Meets the second Tuesday of the month, September through June. Parishioners with questions or suggestions should contact any PAC member listed. Mia Belanger 203-730-6660 Michelle Broggy 203-797-1661 Molly Burich 312-833-3558 Sonia Girolamo 203-743-3811 Michele Goodman 203-894-8999 Neal Hicks 203-431-7691 Mary Hynes 203-778-0626 Kelly Molloy 203-403-3566 Russell Porter 203-431-5757 Jerry Sulli 203-431-8104 TRUSTEES Ernie Conti 203-438-3111 Victor Lampasso 203-438-5917
NURSES CORNER August, 2018 I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me. Psalms 69 One size does not fit all. The Arthritis Foundation reports that research begun in the 1980s shows physiological differences between men and women result in different illness tendencies. Women tend to develop osteoarthritis 10 years later than a man while men with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus tend to suffer more severely than many women with those conditions. These findings show a link between hormone levels and autoimmune diseases, but more research is needed to determine why and how estrogen and testosterone cause or prevent immune disorders. Wednesday, August 15th is a Holy Day of Obligation. Please join us as we celebrate Mass dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30pm and on Wednesday at 8:30am, 12:00pm and 7:30pm. WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY This year the Women's Bible Study Group will be offering a Walking With Purpose study, "Touching the Divine". This study aims to bring women to a closer relationship with Christ using the bible and study guides. We will start with a coffee on Thursday, September 13th and continue for 26 weeks (no holidays or school vacation times). We meet in McKeon Hall at 9:30AM for two hours. Please call Anita Morris at 203-241-7197 (cel) or 203-477- 0103 (home) or Deb Varnerin at 203-209- 2689. OFFICE HOURS The Parish Office will be open 9am-12pm Monday through Friday during the months of July and August. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus Tuesday: St. Maximilian Kolbe Wednesday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Stephen of Hungary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary PARISH MEMBERSHIP If you are not already a parishioner here at St. Elizabeth Seton, we invite you to join our parish family. Anyone wishing to join the parish should complete a Parish census form in the back of the church and call the office to make an appointment to be personally welcomed by our Pastor, Father Joseph A. Prince. One must be an active, registered parishioner to receive an eligibility certificate to act as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. Please notify the office if you move and/or change your telephone number.
In and Around St. Elizabeth Seton ANGER S OFFSPRING As long as anger lives, she continues to be the fruitful mother of many unhappy children. St. John Climacus Readings for the Week Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 12, 2018 I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever. John 6:51 Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 WORDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Let Jesus feed your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Nov 2-4, 2018 in Manchester, CT and Sep 14-16, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call Pat & Mary-Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-2127 or visit them at https:// wwmectw.org/. VENDORS PLEASE APPLY St Marguerite's Parish in Brookfield is now accepting applications for their Fall Festival. This annual fundraiser in its 26th year will feature crafts, jewelry, food, imported items, rosaries, clothing, essential oils, paper goods, direct sales, and so much more! For an application, visit "Breaking News" atstmarguerite.org or call 203.775.5117, x213. St. Marguerite's is located at 138 Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield. EWTN RADIO EWTN Catholic Radio is coming to our diocese! Visit www.veritascatholic.com to learn more and to support this apostolate dedicated to bringing faithful, entertaining Catholic programming to our community. Veritas Catholic Network is an exciting new apostolate in our diocese, which has received Bishop Caggiano s blessing. Please visit the website for more information. The weekly printing of our bulletin is supported through the generosity of the businesses that you see advertised on the back cover. Most of these advertisers are members of our local community, and many belong to our parish. We wish to sincerely thank each of them for their support and encourage you to support these advertisers with your patronage. If you would like to place an ad for your business please call the parish office.
YOUR WEEKLY GIVING OFFERTORY COLLECTION STATS PRIOR WEEK 07 22 2018 07 23 2017 Gross Offertory Collec on $ 8,521 $ 6,988 Diocesan Assessments $ 1,278 $ 1,048 Net Offertory to Parish $ 7,243 $ 5,940 Going on Vacation? Please use Online Giving to maintain your contributions and Sunday offertory while you are away. Go to sesparish.org and click on the Online Giving link it s quick and easy! Your support during the summer months helps sustain our parish. Fiscal Year (FY) Results Starting July 1 FY 2018 FY 2017 Jul1 Jun 30 Jul 1 Jun 30 Reg Receipts, Religious Ed., Other $ 593,970 $ 601,615 Fund Raising Receipts $ 71,698 $ 82,291 Total Regular Receipts $ 665,668 $ 683,906 Parish Opera ng Expenses $ 687,575 $ 745,089 Surplus/(Deficit) Before Emergency Fund $ (21,907) $ (61,183) Emergency Fund Receipts $ 47,792 $ 46,861 SACRAMENTS The seven sacraments; Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Matrimony, and Holy Orders are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions. Any adult wishing to learn more about the Sacraments and be in communion with our Catholic Church is invited to call our office, learn more about, and participate in our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program. Baptism This Sacrament of initiation and welcome into our faithcommunity may be celebrated during a weekend mass or at 1:00 P.M. on the second and fourth Sunday of the month. A Baptism class is held on the 3rd Sunday of every other month at 1:00 P.M. in the Parish Center and is attended prior to the baptism of your first child. You may attend before your child is born, and call the office to register. Eucharist Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. John 6:35 Thus in the Eucharistic Liturgy we are joined with Christ on the altar of the cross and at the table of the upper room. The Sacrament can be received daily at Mass or delivered to the homebound upon request. Confirmation In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. Penance The Sacrament of Penance is an experience of the gift of God s boundless mercy. Time for confession is offered every Saturday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 P.M. in our Church, Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 P.M. at St. Joseph s in Brookfield, and on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart in Danbury. Anointing of the Sick Jesus came to heal the whole person, body and soul. If you would like to have one of our priests or deacons visit you, a relative, or a friend in the hospital, rehabilitation facility, or at home, please call the parish office. Holy Matrimony The Marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. It is also a liturgical act and Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. Couples are encouraged to make arrangements at least 6 months prior to the wedding. Attendance at the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program or Engaged Encounter is mandatory. Please call the office for an appointment to begin planning. Holy Orders Ordination to the priesthood is always a call and a gift from God. Those who seek priesthood respond generously to God s call using the words of the prophet, here I am, send me (Is 6:8). For more information about vocations to the priesthood and diaconate, please visit www.usccb.org.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS OFFICE TELEPHONE: 203-438-9707 OFFICE FAX: 203-438-6351 WEB PAGE: www.sesparish.org SUMMER 2018 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATIONS HAVE BEEN MAILED OUT TO ALL REGIS- TERED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FAMILIES. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN BY JUNE 17, 2018 FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR. THANK YOU. A COPY OF THE FEE SCHEDULE IS ON THE STAND IN THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL. IF YOUR REGISTRATION FORM IS RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 17 th THE PROCESSING OF YOUR CHILD/REN S CLASS PLACEMENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE UNTIL LATE AU- GUST. CLASSROOM SPACE WILL BE LIMITED AND SESSION CHOICE WILL BE ON A FIRST COME BASIS. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF THE CLASS DAY, PLEASE CHOOSE BEST 1ST AND 2ND CHOICE. DAY ADJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE PRIOR TO THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE. YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR REGISTRATIONS IN THE CONTAINER ON THE TABLE IN THE LOBBY OF THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL. THANK YOU. If you are interested in being a Catechist or Catechist Aide for Grades 1 through 7, please call the Religious Education Office at 203-438-9707 at your earliest convenience. This is a very spiritual and rewarding ministry to be able to teach the young children of our Parish about our faith. We are also in need of Confirmation Facilitators for Grade 8, one class a month for eight sessions. REMINDER: Any child, who has missed a substantial number of religious education classes, will not advance to the next grade level. OFFICE HOURS: Religious Education Offices are closed during the month of July. Messages will be answered promptly.
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