JUNE 17/ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 Saturday, June 16 4:30 pm Donald Martel 6:00 pm Michael Teti & Joselin Rancourt Sunday, June 17 7:30 am Jaime Fernandes & Ana Roxo 9:00 am Daniel Roberts Frank Pastore 10:30 am Elizabeth Heroux Mr. & Mrs. Edward Zandri 12:00 pm Lawrence Mergrotti Maurice Hebert Monday, June 18 7:30 am Al Staar Tuesday, June 19 NO MASS Wednesday, June 20 5:30 pm Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Beauchemin Lawrence H. Larck Thursday, June 21 7:30 am The living and deceased members of our Parish Friday, June 22 7:30 am Jeanne Sutton 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 Happy Father s Day God our Father, In your wisdom and love You made all things. Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Bless those who have lost a spouse to death or divorce who are parenting their children alone. Strengthen them by your love that they may be and become the loving, caring persons they are meant to be. We Remember Josephine Kiestlinger Alfred W. Bodi 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. Attention daily Mass participants! Morning Mass during the week of Monday, June 25th will be at 8:30 am. Offertory Collection St. Martha s Guild June 17, 2018 - Team I 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. Weekend of June 9-10, 2018 Envelopes (682) $17746.34 Loose $ 3,296.63 Grand Total $21,045.97 Debt Reduction Collection, June 2018 $10,363.00 Weekend of June 10-11, 2017 $17,931.75 Debt Reduction Collection, June 2017 $ 3,778.00 1
BEDFORD Plan to join us at a Parish Reception for Fr. David on 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. 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 Fr. David. 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. Trevor Bosquet & Ashley Angwin II Kevin Fleming & Dianna Harris I Craig Sullivan & Pamela Cassiani I Luke Eastman Jorgensen & Kathryn Ann Peik I 2
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME UPCOMING EVENTS PARISH NURSE PROGRAMS Free Blood Pressure Screening & Nurse Consultation Tuesday, June 19, 2018 8:30-10:30 am Parish Activity Center Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program The Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program will meet Tuesday, at 9 am 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 19th 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. On Tuesday, June 19, the market will also have representatives from the YMCA to help you get healthy for the summer season! Bereavement Support Group Wed., June 20th Have you or someone you know lost a loved one? The Bereavement Support Group will meet 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 20th 5:30 pm - 6 pm Mass 6 pm - 6:15 pm Food in Youth Room 6:15-7:15 pm FOCUS on Discipleship & Leadership ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH FAMILY GAME NIGHT Bring the Family for an Evening of Baseball & Fireworks! 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. THURSDAY AUGUST 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm Fireworks start after the game. FISHER CATS vs PORTLAND SEA DOGS 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 17, 2018 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 Date To the Heights Hiking Retreat Wednesday July 11 th Six Flags New England Thursday August 2 nd Soulfest Saturday August 4 th For more informa on contact sesalex@comcast.net or sescarrie@comcast.net Pre-orders for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Sales have begun! Be sure not to miss out!! Call the Parish Office at 669-7444 and order yours now! One dozen for $10. All proceeds support our youth ~ summer mission trips and beyond! Donuts can be picked up on Sunday, July 15th after all Masses in the Narthex. "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/ 4 Resources for your spiritual journey: YOUCAT Study this Catechism! This is my heartfelt desire. Study This Catechism With passion and perseverance. Study it in the quiet of your room; Read it with a friend; Form study groups and networks; share with each other on the Internet You need to be more deeply rooted in the faith Than the generation of your parents POPE BENEDICT XVI Foreword of the YOUCAT Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church YOUCAT can be found at Amazon.com & Barnes & Noble.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Joseph M. Donahue Council 12988 here at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish recently held their annual election of Officers for the 2018-2019 Fraternal Year (July 1 - June 30). Grand Knight - Michael J. Pitaro Chaplain - Rev. Msgr. John P. Quinn Deputy Grand Knight - (vacant) Financial Secretary - David Wilson, PGK Chancellor - (vacant) Recorder - (vacant) Treasurer - Richard Gosselin Advocate - (vacant) Warden - William Zimarowski Inside Guard - Maurice Villeneuve Outside Guard - (vacant) 1 st Year Trustee - Roger Cote, PGK 2 nd Year Trustee - William Toolin, PGK 3 rd Year Trustee - John Natale, PGK Delegate 1 to State Convention - Michael Pitaro, GK Delegate 2 to State Convention - David Wilson, PGK Alternate Delegate 1 to State Convention - (vacant) Alternate Delegate 2 to State Convention - (vacant) 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 9am 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 Readings for the week of June 17, 2018 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34 Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7 [2b]/Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16 [3a]/ Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20, 21, 24 [25]/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 [12a]/Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18 [13]/Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, 33-34 [29a]/Mt 6:24-34 Next 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 Liturgical Publications Inc. 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.