JUNE 24/NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST 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) Organists: Gerald Leblond (880-8474) Justin McCarthy (488-5505) Mark Lajoie 9 am Contemp. Choir (206-5966 ) Christine Saltzman 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 Please note: Morning masses this week: Monday, Thursday & Friday will be held at 8:30 am We Remember Mary Elizabeth Staniels Raymond Leising 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. Saturday, June 23 4:30 pm Donald Martel Sunday, June 24 7:30 am Edward Buecher John Farrell, Jr. 9:00 am Pauline Demers 10:30 am David Walent 12:00 pm Maurice Hebert Gabriel Erazo Monday, June 25 8:30 am James Bobo Frances Hofer Nicholas Tuesday, June 26 NO MASS Wednesday, June 27 5:30 pm Aline Marchessault Thursday, June 28 8:30 am Kevin M. O Grady Friday, June 29 8:30 am The living & deceased members of the Parish 4:30 pm Trevor Bosquet & Ashley Angwin Wedding Saturday, June 30 4:30 pm Doris Cormier Sunday, July 1 7:30 am Mr. & Mrs. John Somers Matthew Klein 9:00 am Catherine Phillips Ada Rohrbach 10:30 am Raymond Kenny Dolores Solimine 12:00 pm Franco Peguri PARISH NURSE PROGRAMS The Parish Nurse Programs at St. Elizabeth Seton will not be held during the months of July & August. If you need to have your blood pressure checked, please feel free to go the Parish Nurse Main office at 107 Alsace St. in Manchester at the Parish of the Transfigura on. Please call their office at 663-8004 for the hours that they are open Monday through Thursday. Peter s Pence Collection The second collection next weekend is Peter s Pence. This collection provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Offertory Collection Weekend of June 16-17, 2018 Envelopes (646) $16,607.64 Loose $ 3,046.25 Grand Total $19,653.89 Weekend of June 17-18, 2017 $17,934.86 1
BEDFORD Plan to join us at our Parish Reception for Fr. David this Sunday, June 24th after the noon Mass in the Parish Activity Center. Fr. David will be leaving his assignment here on June 27th to assume his new responsibilities as Administrator of St. Christopher Parish in Nashua. Stop by to thank him for his ministry here at St. Elizabeth Seton. Trevor Bosquet & Ashley Angwin III Kevin Fleming & Dianna Harris II Craig Sullivan & Pamela Cassiani II Luke Eastman Jorgensen & Kathryn Ann Peik II St. Martha s Guild is looking for help! Volunteers are on a team that dust, vacuum and do light cleaning to the church once every 3 weeks. If you are available to help please call the Parish Office at 669-7444. St. Martha s Guild June 24, 2018 - Team II Saint Anselm College CAMP DAY FOR SENIORS July 9th & 10th from 8 am to 4 pm A 2 day camp and research, free of charge, to folks 55 and over. For program information/registration please contact the psychology department at www.anselm.edu/psychology. Click on the link (blue button) that will take you to the senior camp/research page. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Paul Finn at paulfinn@anselm.edu., or students Mackenzie Kewley at mkewley@anselm.edu or Baelyn Duffy at bduffy@anselm.edu. 2 Readings for the week of June 24, 2018 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/Gal 1:11-20/ Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 Liturgical Publications Inc.
Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program This Tuesday, June 26th The Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program will meet in Room 10 in the Parish Activity Center. This free program is a workout at 3 different levels, for men and women 55 and older. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at 669-7444. Tuesday, June 26th There is a wide assortment of early produce available such as lettuce, spinach, strawberries, as well as local honey, fresh eggs and meat, maple syrup and baked goods. NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST UPCOMING EVENTS ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH FAMILY GAME NIGHT Bring the Family for an Evening of Baseball & Fireworks! THURSDAY AUGUST 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm FISHER CATS vs PORTLAND SEA DOGS Bereavement Support Group Wed., June 27th Have you or someone you know lost a loved one? The Bereavement Support Group will meet for it s last session on Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the Parish Activity Center in Room 10. No pre-registration is required. Calling All College Students: Join us Wed., June 27th 5:30 pm - 6 pm Mass 6 pm - 6:15 pm Food in Youth Room 6:15-7:15 pm FOCUS on Discipleship & Leadership JULY 11th is the last day to order Krispy Kreme Donuts! Be sure not to miss out!! Call the Parish Office at 669-7444 and order yours now! One dozen for $10. Donuts can be picked up on Sunday, July 15th after all Masses in the Narthex. Tickets are $11.25 each and include: Ballpark admission Reserved seats in Section 104 A hotdog, chips & soda drink..(meal/food Certificate is provided with the game ticket). Food Certificate can be used at any concession stand. Kids who want to go onto the field and high five the ball players go with parent to Fisher Cats services desk 45 minutes before start of game. Fireworks start after the game. Limited number of reserved seats available, so call the Parish office now at 669-7444. *Make your check Payable to: St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Reservation with Full Payment Due By: Monday July 30, 2018 Bus Trip to Foxwoods Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 Leaves St. Elizabeth Seton parking lot at 8:45 am and Foxwoods at 5:30 pm. Cost is $30 Call Don or Judy Huard at 622-0836 to reserve your seat. 3
JUNE 24, 2018 "The Bedford Mission Garden is looking for volunteers to help weed, water, and harvest this summer as well as volunteers to drive donations from the garden to the NH Food Bank. St. Elizabeth Seton Parish members are encouraged to show support by volunteering this summer on Thursday afternoons. If you are interested, please contact Kayley Bowen at BedfordMissionGarden@gmail.com or visit tinyurl.com/ Summer Camps Are you still looking for a chance to make lasting memories this summer? Camp Fatima for Boys and Camp Bernadette for Girls are still accepting registrations for our Summer 2018 Camping Programs. Our Catholic Summer Camps are open to campers ages 6-15.If you have questions about Camp Fatima and Camp Bernadette or you are interested in coming to camp for a tour, please e-mail our Marketing Director Brendan Stackhouse at brendan@bfcamp.com or call the camp office at (603) 364-5851. ST. ELIZABETH SUMMER of FUN Dear young people, let yourselves be taken over by the light of Christ, and spread that light wherever you are. - St. John Paul II What is summer about, if not about the light? This summer, we are inviting you out into the light with us! Let s celebrate God s awesome gift of light by enjoying it together in friendship and just plain old fun. Ac vity To the Heights Hiking Retreat Six Flags New England Soulfest Date Wednesday July 11 th Thursday August 2 nd Saturday August 4 th For more informa on contact sesalex@comcast.net or sescarrie@comcast.net 4
NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Summer Camp Experience for Young Men ages 14-18 "Do you know where your life is going?" The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend the first annual Quo Vadis Days camp to spend time with other young men your age looking at the Lord s call in your life while having lots of fun. Quo Vadis Days is an overnight camp led by priests and seminarians of the diocese and includes a full schedule of hiking, swimming, canoeing, sports and games, daily Mass and prayer, and opportunities to grow in friendship with the Lord and with each other. August 6-10, 2018 at Northeast Catholic College, Warner, NH Open to Young Men ages 14-18 Cost: $50 (financial aid available) You can register at liveinblackandwhite.com or pick up a form in the parish office For more information see Monsignor Quinn or contact Fr. Matthew J. Mason, Diocese of Manchester, Director of Vocations at 603-663-0196 or mmason@rcbm.org. Prayer Shawls made by our Prayer Shawl Ministry are in the Parish Office and are available to all! The Parish Office is open Monday - Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. 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. 5 Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy for an inspiring Mercy & Mary Retreat featuring bestselling author of 33 Days to Morning Glory and acclaimed speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. Take time to recharge and refocus as you learn the secrets of this Time of Mercy. Join us for a full immersion experience into Divine Mercy and Mary. June 29-30, 2018 St. Mary s Parish 32 Pearl St., Claremont, NH For more information call 413-944-8500 x-10 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 before the intended wedding date, prior to making any other arrangements.