MAY 20/PENTECOST SUNDAY 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, May 19 4:30 pm Doris Cormier 4th Anniversary Sunday, May 20 7:30 am Michael Tremblay 9:00 am Genevieve Williams 1st Anniversary 10:30 am Donna Anctil 12:00 pm Donald Martel Monday, May 21 7:30 am Maureen Ihm Gerry Jeffery Tuesday, May 22 7:30 am Patricia Quinn Wednesday, May 23 5:30 pm Aline Marchessault Thursday, May 24 7:30 am The living & deceased members of our parish Friday, May 25 7:30 am Richard Cox, Sr. 20th Anniversary 2:00 pm Preston Feery & Melissa Lonie Wedding Saturday, May 26 4:30 pm Judy Mehr Sunday, May 27 7:30 am Maurice Hebert 9:00 am Thomas W. Fogarty, Sr. Thomas W. Fogarty, Jr. 10:30 am Mario & Teresa Melchiori 12:00 pm Lawrence Mergrotti 26th Anniversary Gene Carlin We Remember Lawrence H. Larck Who entered new and eternal life in Christ. Our parish condolences are extended to his family. Grant to all our dearly departed eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on them forever. Amen. Nick Delamater, a Life Scout of Troop 414, will be holding a bake sale after all Masses this Sunday to raise funds for his Eagle Scout project. His project is to build cubbies for a new cabin being constructed at Camp Allen to be used for campers to store their personal items when they are at sleep-over camp. He plans to build at least 6 cubbies that will look similar to the photo. Catholic Communica on Campaign Collec on Thank you for your generosity to last week s Collec on for the Catholic Communica on Campaign. Because of your support, thousands of faithful across New Hampshire will gain a deeper understanding of their faith through the Diocese of Manchester website catholicnh.org, the electronic newsle ers enews and Catholic Ci zenship News, social media including Facebook, Twi er, and Pinterest, and Parable magazine. If you missed the collec on, it s not too late to give! Visit catholicnh.org/ccc. We have received word from the Bishop s office that the date for Confirmation for this year is December 2nd. Ceremonies will be at 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Candidates for this year s ceremonies will receive additional information in the mail. Offertory Collection Weekend of May 12-13, 2018 Envelopes (664 ) $19,701.21 Loose $ 2,992.80 Grand Total $22,694.01 Catholic Communications, 2018 $ 2,688.00 Ascension Thursday, 2018 $ 2,378.00 Preston Feery & Melissa Lonie III 1 Weekend of May 13-14, 2017 $16,776.68 Catholic Communications, 2017 $ 2,521.00 Ascension Thursday, 2017 $ 2,484.00
BEDFORD UPCOMING EVENTS PARISH NURSE PROGRAMS Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program The Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program meets Tuesdays, 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. Beginning this Sunday, May 20th through June 2nd, 2018 All donations made to the Hannaford at 4 Jenkins Road in Bedford (along Route 101) will be donated to Saint Elizabeth Seton's Youth Programs. Youth Ministry Car Wash Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 Annual Car Wash to raise funds for summer youth mission trips. Saturday, June 2, 2018, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Church Parking Lot. June 2 nd and 3 rd After All Masses Stop by and meet our New Youth Ministry Apprentice! We are pleased to welcome Alexandra Sullivan, our new Youth Ministry Apprentice! Alex will be joining the Youth Ministry team here at St. Elizabeth Seton beginning in June. Along with Carrie and Karol, Alex will support the activities of our youth at St. Elizabeth s and she is looking forward to getting to know all our young parishioners! Bereavement Support Group Begins Wed., June 6th Have you or someone you know lost a loved one? The next 4 week Bereavement Support Group will meet on Wednesdays beginning June 6th. Meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the Parish Activity Center in Room 10. No pre-registration is required. Blood Drive Thursday, June 14th 2 pm-7 pm - Parish Activity Center The Knights of Columbus Council # 12988 of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish is sponsoring a blood drive to assist the American Red Cross. It is recommended that donors schedule their appointments rather than walking in by either visiting the Red Cross web site at www.redcrossblood.org, clicking on Enter Sponsor Code, entering sponsor code 8088, and following the site s instructions; or, by calling 1-800-448-3543. SAVE THE DATE Thursday, August 23, 2018 7:05pm Fisher Cats vs. Portland Sea Dogs St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Family Game Night of Baseball & Fireworks Info. to follow in future bulletins. Bus Trip to Foxwoods Saturday, Sept. 22, 2108 Leaves St. Elizabeth Seton parking lot at 8:45 am and leave Foxwoods at 5:30 pm. Cost is $30 Call Don or Judy Huard at 622-0836 to reserve your seat. 2
PENTECOST SUNDAY Diocese of Manchester Prayer for Vocation On the first weekend of June we will be celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian life, but without priests there is no Eucharist. Many of us set aside this weekend to celebrate the ordination and first Masses of our newly ordained priests, but with the absence of ordinations this year, we feel a more pressing need to pray for vocations. On Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 9 to 10 am we will be having a Holy Hour for Vocations here at St. Elizabeth Seton. Transi onal Deacon Ordina on of Mr. David Wong You are cordially invited to attend the transitional deacon ordination at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Manchester where Bishop Libasci will ordain Mr. David Wong and Mr. Adrian Frackowiak as transitional deacons. Saturday, May 26th, 2018 at 10:00 am Saint Joseph's Cathedral, 145 Lowell Street, Manchester Open to the public David attends seminary at St. John's Seminary in Brighton, MA and served at St. Elizabeth Seton for his pastoral assignment during the 2017-18 academic year. He is on track to be ordained as a priest in June of 2019. Please pray for David and Adrian as they make this very important step on their journey to priesthood, and please pray for all the men who are in priestly formation for our diocese! St. Andrew Dinners for men discerning their vocation St. Andrew was the first of the Apostles to hear Jesus call to follow him. We invite men who are considering a vocation to the priesthood or who would simply like some help hearing the Lord s call for their life to an evening of prayer, conversation with the Vocations Team, and dinner. These evenings will take place on Fridays from 6-8 pm at different locations around our state and for different age groups. Please RSVP to Becky Vinson at rvinson@rcbm.org or (603) 663-0153 if you would like to attend. Upcoming St. Andrew's Dinners Young Men: Age 19-24: Friday, June 1 - St. Joseph Parish, Epping - 6-8 pm Older Men: Age 25+: Friday, May 25 - Joseph House at Saint Marie Parish, Manchester - 6-8 pm 3
MAY 20, 2018 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 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, or contact: Fr. Matthew J. Mason Diocese of Manchester Director of Vocations 603-663-0196 mmason@rcbm.org BIRTHRIGHT Mother s Day Flower Sale BIRTHRIGHT extends heartfelt thanks to all volunteers and parishioners for generously supporting our Mother s Day Flower Sale. FARM FAIR FUN June 2, 2018 2:00 pm 6:00 pm: FARM FAIR FUN 6:00 pm: Dinner & Music Fire into the night A Good Question.. If you manage your bills online, why not give to St. Elizabeth Seton online? It s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. So if you forget your envelopes or missed a special collection, you can go online and make your regular or special donations. Visit www.stelizabethsetonchurch.org and click on the On-Line Giving Link in the links section on the front page to learn how to get started. 4 At the MIKOL FAMILY FARM 280 Pattee Hill Rd. Goffstown, NH 6:00 pm: Dinner & Music - Fire into the Night Visit fueledbykids.org for more information about this non profit organization
PENTECOST SUNDAY St. Martha s Guild May 20, 2018 - Team III 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. Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 am Wednesday 5:30 pm Saturday Vigil 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am & 12 pm Holy Days 7:30 am, 12:10 & 7 pm Adoration Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 am 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 Keep Kids Safe - Boundaries in Ministry Boundaries are limits - lines in relationships that should not be crossed. Maintaining boundaries protects minors as well as adults. Adults can maintain clear boundaries with minors by: Expressing affection in appropriate ways Communicating carefully Using technology safely We will examine each of these areas in more detail in upcoming announcements. For more information about child safety, visit: www.catholicnh.org/safety Readings for the week of May 20, 2018 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/ Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 52, 53, 55, 56 or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [9a]/Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23 [23a]/ Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11 [Mt 5:3]/ Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-15ab, 15cd-16, 17-18, 19-20 [Mt 5:3]/Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12 [8a]/Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-2, 3 and 8 [2a]/Mk 10:13-16 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.