The Roman Catholic Parish of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary 307 Franklin St. 20 Division St. Smethport, PA 16749 Mount Jewett, Pa 16740 Sacramental Information Baptism: Parents & Godparents are asked to participate in a Preparation Program prior to scheduling a Baptism. Matrimony: An appointment with the parish priest, needs to be made at least 6 months prior to the wedding date, before the wedding can be scheduled. PreCana, Engagement Encounter, or NOVA is required. Sick Calls, Anointing, Communion: Please call the parish office to arrange visits for those sick or homebound. New Members are always welcome. Contact the parish office to register or use the form on back of bulletin. Moving? Please let us know. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): Any individual seeking information on becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith should call the parish office. Liturgy &Reconciliation Daily & weekend Mass times for this week are inside bulletin Reconciliation held Saturdays at Saint Elizabeth 3:30 4:15 pm, after Mass at St. Joseph, or by appointment at either parish Holy Days: Call parish for times Nursing Home Masses at Sena Kean and Lakeview Homes held the first and third Thursday each month PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Rev. Vincent P. Cieslewicz, Jr. Saint Elizabeth Rectory 8148879254 Mailing address for both churches: 307 Franklin St. Smethport, PA 16749 Secretary Patty Roesch Religious EducationHeather Ritts Parish Office 8148879254 : 9 AM1 PM Mon.Fri. 8147785315 or heather4ritts@gmail.com FAX: 8875271; email: stelizabethrcc@comcast.net http://saintelizabethofhungarychurch.weebly.com/ Prayer Requests: 4653569 Prayer Requests: 8147785520
LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK AT ST. ELIZABETH Saturday, Apr. 28 5:00 PM For The People Sunday, Apr. 29 9:30 AM + Winnie Rivera & Family by Heather Doutt & Family Monday, Apr. 30 7:00 AM Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament 8:00 AM + Gary Winsor by Patty Roesch Tuesday, May 1 7:00 AM Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament 8:00 AM + Dorothy Paar by Her Nieces Thursday, May 3 2:15 AM Mass At Sena Kean For The People 45:00 PM Confessions Friday, May 4 First Friday 11:00 AM Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament 12:10 PM In Reparation for Sins Committed Against Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday, May 5 First Saturday 8:00 AM In Reparation for Sins Committed Against Immaculate Heart of Mary 3:304:15 PM Confession 5:00 PM For The People Sunday, May 6 9:30 AM In Honor of Our First Communion Students LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK AT ST. JOSEPH Sunday, Apr. 29 8:00 AM + Gene Henderson By The Henderson s Sunday, May 6 8:00 AM + Deena KeyaRugo by Margaret & Joseph Segulin WEEKLY OFFERING AT ST. ELIZABETH For the week of April 22, 2018 Weekly Collection: $ 1,374.00 Good Shepherd Collection: $ 568.00 WEEKLY OFFERING AT ST. JOSEPH For the week of April 22, 2018 Weekly Collection: Good Shepherd Collection: SAINT ELIZABETH, SMETHPORT, PA $ 347.00 $ 230.00 Dear Members of Saint Elizabeth Church/Students: Thank you very much for paying the adoption fee for 2 of our animals! We really appreciate your kindness and generosity! Christine Taylor SPCA Ex. Dir. REMEMBER IN PRAYER: A Special Intention, Pat Peterson, Rita Bidwell, Don Emberg, Shelly Maybury, Jack & Janine Sokoloski, Dylan Lunder, Scott Swartzfager, John Crowley, Cathy Kaltenbach, A Special Intention, Patti Price, Caitlyn Bankovich, Elijah Waite, Ellen Forsyth. Families Always Matter in the Diocese of Erie Get resources and suggestions for your family at the Diocese of Erie s family website, www.eriercd.org/fam.htm. Feel supported, encouraged, and blessed whether your family is a traditional, singleparent, blended, military, or an adoptive/ foster family. Go Families! Also Formed.org using our parish code TRY7DX. Congratulations to the following Religious Education Students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Sunday, April 22nd at St. Bernard s Church in Bradford. Noah Costa, Abigail Holohan, Raychel Keller and Cordell Tanner. St. Joseph Rosary: The Rosary will be recited before Mass on Sunday s during the month of May starting at 7:45 AM: The leaders will be as follows: May 6thMary Smith, May 13thMary Ann Schafer, May 20thCarole Walker, May 26th Mary Smith. Next Rosary Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:00 PM in the parish center. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend. JESUS Requests the Honor of Your Presence At the May Crowning Join us on this special day when we celebrate that Mary is the Queen of Heaven and Earth! Sunday, May 6 th at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Children should meet in the new hall no later than 9:20am. Children will carry flowers into the church to present to Mary and then return to the pews to sit with their families. Open to all students in grades PK 12!! Heaven and earth resound the hymn. Salve, Salve, Salve Regina.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018 Sat. May 5 Sun. May 6 At Saint Elizabeth s: Parish Hall in Use First Communion for our Religious Education Students and light reception At Saint Joseph s: MARRIAGE MOMENTS "Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth." (1John 3:18) Saying "I love you." is good. Doing an act of kindness is an even stronger testament of love. Use both "love languages" once today. MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR MAY 6, 2018 FOR ST. JOSEPH Lector: Ministers: Brittany Bizzak Mary Ann Schafer Carole Walker Server: Kevin Housler Eucharistic Ministers: Please be sure to check before visiting for any changes or additions. Let us know of changes in the resident list at the nursing homes. Thank you. All Ministries: Please remember to find a substitute if you cannot serve during the Mass scheduled. St. Elizabeth Sat. 5:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM Eucharistic Ministers Penny Eddy Denise Balon Bernie Valenti Denise Balon Steven Valenti Lectors: Josh Costa Kelli Swanson Altar Servers: MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR MAY 5-6, 2018 Lila Ava Sabrina Carter Sharon DeLancey Memorial Scholarship: To be eligible for this $1,000.00 nonrenewable award, applicant must be a registered member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, a member of the Smethport or Kane High School Class of 2018 and accepted into a fouryear bachelor s program. May 25, 2018 is the deadline for applications to be returned. The scholarship will be presented on Senior Recognition Sunday on June 3, 2018. Applications are available at the church office. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE Like the vine grower in today s gospel, parents must prune and cleanse the branches in their family if their children are going to be rooted. Discipline, limits and setting goals are a necessary part of parenting so our children will grow and bear fruit. Parish Development Memorial Marion Borowski by Elmer & Rose Campbell Noressa Murphy by Elmer & Rose Campbell Remember our retired diocesan priests THANK YOU FROM THE PRIESTS Last weekend, our parish took a second collection to support our retired diocesan priest fund. Despite these difficult economic times we appreciate your generous response to share in the care of those faithful priests who have ministered to your spiritual needs. Your priests truly appreciate your support and thank you for contributing, $798.00 to the Good Shepherd Collection for Erie Diocesan Retired Priests. If you would like to add your support to this collection you may still return the special collection envelope for Good Shepherd Sunday in upcoming collections or mail to the Parish Office. You may also send to Office of Finance for the Diocese of Erie, please make notation for Good Shepherd Collection on the check or envelope. The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Erie has an Endowment for Clergy Health and Welfare if you would like to remember a special priest with a gift or bequest to this Diocesan Endowment to benefit our priests. THINGS HAPPENING AROUND US National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 3rd at noon on the McKean County Courthouse Steps in Smethport. Rain Location will be at the Free Christian Evangelical Church, 303 Pine St., in Smethport. Diocesan wedding anniversary celebrations for summer 2018 Save the dates for the upcoming diocesan wedding anniversary celebrations sponsored by the Family Life Office of the Diocese of Erie. The celebrations will be held at: St. George Church, Erie, Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. Ss. Cosmas and Damian Church, Punxsutawney, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. Eucharistic Ministers- Homebound: Steven Valenti Sena Kean Visits: Lakeview: Kelli Swanson
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