St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Thank you! Parish Established 1908 Church Dedicated 1947 www.steparish.org PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY 809 S. Broom Street (302) 652-3626 Wilmington, Delaware 19805-4244 F(302) 658-5957 Vy Rev. Norman P. Carroll, V.F. Pastor ncarroll@steparish.org Director of the Diocesan Office of Priestly and Religious Vocations Rev. Brian S. Lewis, Associate Pastor frlewis@steparish.org Deacon Ken Pulliam, Permanent Deacon kenneth.pulliam@comcast.net Cathy Wilczynski, Parish Secretary (302)652-3626 Shared Parish Staff (302)656-3369 w/st. Elizabeth School Susan Testerman, Secretary & Bookkeeper Paul Papili, Maintenance Teresa Campbell, Business Manager x3044 x3059 x3098 Grant Hall Rental Information 652-3626 MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil 5:00pm November 12, 2017 Thirty-Second Sunday Ordinary Time Sunday 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am DAILY in Church beginning Monday! 6:30 & 8:30am (M - F) 8:30 am (Saturday) CONFESSIONS Saturday at 4:00pm and by appointment Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. - Matthew 25:13
STEWARDSHIP + OFFERTORY Offertory Week #19 $11,666 Online $1,874 Total $13,540 Weekly Budget (Week # 19) $9,077 Difference $4,463 Capital Improvement $1,302 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 Wisdom 6:12-16 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 [13-14] Matthew 25:1-13 A Word from our Pastor Today s parable tells us about the ten virgins awaiting the bridegroom. It tells us that 5 are prepared for the wait and 5 were not. This is a very different story than we have heard in these last few weeks as Jesus has challenged the leaders of His time about who will enter the Kingdom of God. Usually there has been reversal in Jesus stories meaning that those who thought they were good for the kingdom are not and others are. In this parable the focus is the preparation and the lamp that keeps burning until He comes. The parable challenges us to be focused and yet patient. We need to be conscious that His kingdom can break open at any hour and in the unexpected experiences. We will most likely be surprised. So how ready are we? The image of the first reading is powerful as we hear that Wisdom is looking for a places to settle. She, Wisdom, is looking for those who know Her and in solitude comes to be with them. To know God to be open to God and to accept the gift of God with us. Knowing that we must be lights or lanterns for His presence we must rekindle that flame. May He find our fires burning from within as we anticipate God s presence. Thirsting for His presence, Fr. Carroll SECOND COLLECTION - Next week, our second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Over 46 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to Empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to lift themselves out of poverty. By supporting this collection you give people a hand up, not a hand out. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd/ collection. THANKSGIVING DAY MASS - We will have one Mass on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23rd at 9:00 a.m. At this Mass, all parish families are asked to bring canned food items and other non perishable items such as peanut butter, jelly, tuna, crackers, cereal, mac & cheese, bottled juice, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, small tooth paste, tooth brushes, dish detergent, laundry detergent, etc. to be presented at the offertory of the Mass. The foods will be distributed by our parish St. Vincent depaul Society to the needy. Blessed bread will be given to all families at the end of Mass to be served at your Thanksgiving table. If you are unable to attend mass on Thanksgiving day, you can participate by placing a monetary donation or grocery card in a poor box envelope. The poor box envelopes can be found inside the entrance doors or at the poor boxes on either side of the altar. Please place your envelope in the collection basket. Through Sunday, December 10 th the Christmas tree in church will be decorated with ornaments carrying gift ideas for those less fortunate. Your kindness and generosity to others this holiday season is greatly appreciated. Please select an ornament and keep the ornament for your tree. After all Masses on Sunday, December 10th, place the gift, with the tag TAPED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE GIFT, under the tree. CHRISTIAN FORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (302) 652-3626 CCD classes (Grades 1-8) - Sunday from 9:30-10:45 Barbara Maddams, Coordinator Eileen Lisowski, Sacramental Prep Confirmation Retreat this Friday, November 17.
On October 26, St. Elizabeth School was pleased to host a visiting priest from Guatemala, Padre Rigoberto. Padre visited Mrs. Mijlin s upper school Spanish classes. Padre does not speak English so he spoke entirely in Spanish. Students and were able to pick out vocabulary they had already learned while Mrs. Mijlin and his interpreter helped translate their questions for Padre. Padre recounted the life of his parishioners. Guatemala is separated into two classes, the wealthy and the poor. The poor is further divided into two categories, the poor, and the exceedingly poor. The average parishioner earns $4 a day, and families live in tiny homes where 6-8 people eat and sleep. Over a 1000 of these homes were destroyed when an earthquake hit this past September. Many of the villagers work in the coffee plantations. Padre explained how coffee grows as a red berry, and after picking, a green seed is harvested and later roasted to extract the color and flavor we see when we drink coffee. Coffee is harvested by hand, and workers carry it in sacks to local processing plants where they are paid based on the weight of their harvest. Many of the workers migrate from the mountains on a seasonal basis to pick the coffee berries. Other villagers make a living by weaving beautiful textiles by hand. All of the materials are taken from sheep, bamboo and cotton, and woven on looms into beautiful items. Many of these items were passed around and the students had a chance to feel how soft and beautiful they are in person. Other parishioners are farmers tending to animals and growing maiz (corn), the primary food source. Padre explained how farming prevents children from going to school, as they have to tend to the animals and crops in the field. When Padre was only 8, he was responsible for 50 sheep. While he did not attend school, he did learn how to read. He received his calling to become a priest when he was 12 years old. ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL NEWS 1500 Cedar Street Wilmington, Delaware 19805 (302) 656-3369 Mr. Joseph Papili, President jpapili@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Early Childhood Program & Elementary Pre K 3 6 (Lower) Mrs. Tina Wecht, B.A., Principal www.sainteliz.org twecht@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Junior High Program and High School 7th-12th (Upper) Mrs. Shirley Bounds, Head of School, Principal www.sehs.org sbounds@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Mr. John Pierson, Director of Advancement jpierson@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Ms. Caitlin Papili, Marketing/Communications cpapili@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Mr. Matthew Haney, Director of Admissions mhaney@viking.pvt.k12.de.us Padre Rigoberto has dedicated his life to helping his parishioners. His church helps sponsor a teacher who has a small school and educates 6 grade levels. The teacher earns $1 a day and is a beloved member of the community. Padre Rigoberto s visit proved to be not only educational, but also inspiring. Upper school students were able to apply their Spanish lessons while also learning about a different culture and missionary initiatives. We are grateful to have the opportunity to learn about the ministry of others from around the world. Gracias Padre Rigoberto! Interested in our Viking For A Day Program? An important way to see if St. Elizabeth is a good fit for you is to visit our campus for a day. In our Viking For A Day Program, we pair interested eighth grade students with current St. E students. As a visitor, you spend the entire day with us going to classes equipped with your own ipad, eating lunch in Grant Hall, touring the campus and participating in the day s events. If you would like schedule a visit, please contact Matthew Haney, Admissions Director, at 302-656- 3369 (ext. 3039) or send an email to mhaney@sehs.org.
SACRAMENTS Prayers for: Mary Jo Mento Rose Persoleo Helen Watson Doris Wilds Jack McDermott, III Herman McDermott Kathleen Matarese Darlene Bargelski Joseph Korup Diane Zabenko Margaret Wertz Mary Collings Terry Kee Jean Roberson Cathy Mantini Sease Lynn Kee Congratulations to those who have celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage Joseph Giordano & Carly DeVirgilio November 4, 2017 St Elizabeth s Sodality will be joining the rosary group after the first Saturday 8:30 a.m. Mass on December 2, 2017. Please join them for the rosary and coffee and donuts afterwards. BAPTISM 2nd and 4th Sundays 12:30 p.m. (None during the seasons of Advent and Lent) Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Program (The second Saturday of each month) 11:00 a.m. in the Church. Parish census form and pre-registration required 4 weeks in advance by calling the rectory. MARRIAGE Couples are asked to be involved in the three stages of marriage preparation. They should notify a parish priest at least 12 months prior to the date on which they wish to marry. RECONCILIATION Saturday at 4 p.m. or by appointment. ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you or a loved one would like to celebrate the sacrament before surgery or at any time that illness can be comforted by God s grace, please call the parish office or approach a priest at mass. When death is imminent, please call at first signs. The sacrament is meant to be celebrated with the living and invites their participation. PRIESTHOOD/HOLY ORDERS Talk to Fr. Carroll, Vocation Director MASS INTENTIONS 11/13-11/19 Mon 6:30 am People of the Parish 8:30 am Gregory Scott Lillis Tues 6:30 am All Souls Intentions 8:30 am Herb Brockel Wed 6:30 am Joseph Schulcz, Sr. 8:30 am All Souls Intentions Thu 6:30 am Sophie T. & Peter Paul Protack, Sr. 8:30 am All Souls Intentions Fri 6:30 am All Souls Intentions 8:30 am Stanley Soja, Sr. Sat 8:30 am Eddie Gibson 5:00 pm Joel Houghton Sun 7:00 am Gloria Balbach 9:00 am Deceased Members of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality 11:00 am Larry Schmittinger Commemorative Candles at the St. Elizabeth Altar for the week of November 12th Memory of Charles & Helen Merrill Memory of Francis Brady Happy Anniversary 69 years Bill & Dolores Wintrup Successful recovery of Rev. Andrew Molewski Memory of James & Helen Setting THIS WEEK Sun Nov 12 All Masses Utility Collection 9:30 a.m. CCD classes 1:00 p.m. Jingle Bell Run/Walk Tue Nov 14 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting Wed Nov 15 7:00 p.m. Finance Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Oldies Line Dance Class G.H. call Mania at 598-0682 Fri Nov 17 8:30 a.m. Confirmation Retreat PMR 7:00 p.m. Fall Production Sat Nov 18 7:00 p.m. Fall Production Sun Nov 19 All Masses Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection All Masses Sodality Bake Sale All Masses SVDP/Outreach Giving Tree starts 9:00 a.m. St. E s Winter Sports Mass 9:30 a.m. CCD classes 12:30 p.m. Baptisms 2:00 p.m. Fall Production 6:00 p.m. Jr. Youth Group G.H.
LITURGY MUSIC MINISTRY Brian Wasilewski, Choir/Music Director StEschoir@yahoo.com Jean Scalessa, Organist jeanscalessa@gmail.com ALTAR CREW #2: Mary Monahan & Marian Shelton OUTREACH ST. VINCENT DEPAUL & OUTREACH (302) 540-4722 Parish families can leave a confidential message requesting assistance. Please leave message with name, contact number and best time to return the call. Remember our parish Poor Boxes - located at each entrance. Collection benefits the work of our St. Vincent DePaul Society. Please use small envelopes and place them in the collection for the time being as we better secure the boxes. VIKING VOCATIONS VOCATION REFLECTION - Today s first reading reminds us that wisdom is readily perceived by those who love her and found by those who seek her. God s wisdom for us includes our individual vocation, that unique plan God has for each of us to participate in His work. Like wisdom, God s call is readily perceived and found by those who put time and effort into discerning it. What steps are you taking to discern your vocation? Call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113; vocations@cdow.org). Be sure to visit our website: www.cdow.org/vocations! MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE CORNER MARRIAGE MOMENTS Whoever seeks Wisdom shall quickly be free from care. (Wisdom 6:15) Besides marrying you, what is a wise thing your beloved recently did or said? PARENTING POINTERS Even with natural talent, it takes work to develop it. Help your child identify one talent this week, and one way they can improve it. Often this includes the P word - Practice. (Mt 25:14-30) BRING IT HOME - Jesus parable this week emphasizes that one must be prepared. We may not know the day or the hour of His return, but we should be ready for it at all times. Imagine all the preparation needed before you go on a vacation. Reservations need to be made, bags packed, and finances set aside. Are you making the same effort in preparing to meet Jesus? What must you do in order to be ready? Are you preparing yourself now, or do you find yourself procrastinating? Heed the warning this parable provides, do not wait any longer, and prepare yourself now. Christ is waiting to receive each of us with open arms. GOOD NEWS - You are invited to listen to the Catholic Forum podcast. A new podcast is posted every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at cdow.org/communications or search Catholic Forum on Apple Podcasts or iheartradio podcasts. Next Sunday, November 19th, tune in to learn about Saint Francis Hospital s Junior Board and their upcoming Lights of Love program. For photos, information regarding upcoming guests, podcasts and more, Like Catholic Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum. The Pope visits for Halloween with help from School President, Joe Papili, and our Maintenance Staff Go ahead and Indulge in a good cause your tastebuds will thank you! EASY AS PIE, a Thanksgiving Fundraiser benefiting the HIV Consortium and the Ministry of Caring s House of Joseph II, (a permanent residence for those living with AIDS). You may choose 1 of 4 ways to help by ordering: Thank you to all who gathered for the Feast of St. Elizabeth! Thanks to all who supported the event through sponsorships and memorial donations. The following were submitted after the program went to print: Msgr. Grant Circle James DiPinto In memory of Mary & Joe Graney Patroness Supporter The Monaghan Family Rose Piccirilli Ken & Tina Wecht Online http://delawarehiv.givezooks.com/events/easy-aspie 2017 or http://www.ministryofcaring.org/specialevents/partnership-events Via Phone (302-654-5471), Fax (302-654-5472) Or simply mail your order form. All pie orders must be prepaid. Make checks payable to Easy as Pie. All major credit cards accepted. All orders must be received by Friday, 11/17/17, 12 NOON. Sorry, unfortunately we cannot accommodate missed pick-ups.