OCTOBER 7/TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. ELIZABETH SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish & Religious Education Staff Rev. Msgr. John P. Quinn Pastor (ext. 113) Msgr. Donald J. Gilbert Weekend Associate 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. 7-12 Director and Youth Minister (ext. 124) Alex Sullivan Youth Ministry Apprentice (ext. 117) 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 We Remember Saturday, October 6 4:30 pm Joseph Smith Sunday, October 7 7:30 am Michael Tremblay 9:00 am Mr. & Mrs. John Somers Larry Sott 10:30 am Roger Lacroix 12:00 pm Donald Padfield Monday, October 8 7:30 am Kathleen Mehr McDermott Tuesday, October 9 NO MASS Wednesday, October 10 5:30 pm Joseph Smith 1st Anniversary Thursday, October 11 7:30 am Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Patton Donald Arsenault Friday, October 12 7:30 am Nan Mancuso 6th Anniversary Saturday, October 13 4:30 pm Jack Belanger 5th Anniversary Jane Martin Sunday, October 14 7:30 am Jaime Fernandes & Ana Roxo 9:00 am Christine Dobbins 1st Anniversary 10:30 am Donna Anctil 12:00 pm Ralph Suozzo St. Martha s Guild October 7, 2018 - Team II SHOPPING SUGGESTIONS: Soup Cereal Baked Beans Tuna Peanut Butter Jelly Spaghetti Sauce Boxed Pasta Pancake Mix Canned Fruit Jello Beef Stew Juice Coffee Canned Meats/ Vegetables Pudding Mixes Please bring items next weekend for the St. Raphael Food Pantry. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! 1 John Jack Sargent Pauline St. Gelais 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. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 8th in observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 9th at 9 am. Do you have questions about the Restore, Renew, Proclaim initiative the Diocese of Manchester is launching... Family Faith Formation & Religious Education Reception of First Reconciliation in 2 nd Grade Reception of Confirmation & First Communion in 3 rd Grade All parishioners are invited to attend an informational session on Thursday, October 11th 10am -11am OR 7pm-8pm in the Church Hall Offertory Collection Weekend of September 28-29, 2018 Envelopes (681) $19,201.29 Loose $ 3,589.85 Grand Total $22,791.14 Weekend of Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2017 $20,805.40
This weekend, October 6th & 7th St. Elizabeth Seton Parish will hold a Diaper Drive to benefit Birthright of Manchester Diaper Sizes Newborn, 1, 4 and 5 are most needed at this time. Please deposit diapers in the receptacles in the Narthex. Birthright is an organization that serves pregnant women in crisis and their babies. Please call 603-889-9333 for more information. Blessing of the Pets This Sunday, October 7 th at 1:30 pm Outside the Narthex Please be sure that your pet is on a leash or in a cage/crate. Sunday, October 7th Come to Mary s Garden on the East side of the church at 4:00 PM to join Americans across the country as we pray Rosary Coast to Coast. Through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary let us call upon God for the healing of our country and its return to holiness. View the video The Rosary: The Spiritual Sword of Our Lady immediately following in the Church Hall. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Women s Guild and the Knights of Columbus. PARISH NURSE PROGRAMS Sponsored by CMC Tuesday, October 9 th Fit Forever Chair Exercise Program Meets in Rm 10 of the Parish Activity Center. This program is a free workout at 3 different levels for men & women 55 and older. October 9th at 7:00 pm All parishioners are invited to the book discussion on I ve Been Thinking...Reflec ons, Prayers, and Medita ons for a Meaningful Life by Maria Shriver. Sponsored by the Women s Guild. BEDFORD UPCOMING EVENTS 2 All members of the parish are cordially invited to the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 14 after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 am Masses. Join us for light and fluffy pancakes with warm syrup and mouth watering sausage and bacon along with great tasting coffee, tea and a variety of juices. DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY HEARING? CMC Parish Nurse Program in Collaboration with the NH Dept. of Health and Human Services will be presenting a program on the newest technology for individuals with hearing loss and also ipad apps for communication. Communication Specialist, Joan Marcoux, MA will be the presenter. This free program will be held on Tuesday, October 16th at 9 am in the Parish Activity Center. For more information call Diana at 668-8490. The Knights of Columbus Council # 12988 of St Elizabeth Seton Parish is sponsoring a blood drive to assist the American Red Cross in maintaining a supply of blood. Friday, October 19 th from 2:00 pm 7:00 pm Parish Activity Center It is recommended that donors schedule their appointments rather than walking-in by either visiting the Red Cross web site; 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. Women's Book Group Join us on Thursday, October 25th from 7 to 9 m for a discussion on, "How to Live, What the Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us about Happiness, Meaning, and Community" by Judith Valente. RSVP for this evening to Beth at sesbookstudy@gmail.com
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Do you have questions about becoming a Catholic? Were you baptized in the Catholic Church but did not receive First Communion or Confirmation? Have you been curious about what the process is as an adult? RCIA is for you! You are invited to an informational session on Wed., Oct. 10th at 7 pm In the Rectory Conference Room. Active Shooter Training Course October 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm Church Hall. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Women s Guild in conjunction with the Bedford Police Department and the Bedford Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is sponsoring the Active Shooter Training Course. This training is meant to prepare civilians for the possibility that they could be targeted in a violent intruder event, giving them the knowledge to help save their own lives and the lives of others in the crucial minutes before law enforcement arrives. Please join us October 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the church hall. What is a Cursillo Weekend? The Cursillo weekend is a short course in Christianity. The purpose of the weekend is to facilitate an encounter with Christ in order to experience a full and progressive renewal of baptismal commitments. The focus of the weekend is initially the individual s relationship with Christ, then the development of the Christian Ideal, and finally the application of this ideal to their environment. The three day weekend is also the bridge connecting the pre-cursillo phase with the supportive post-cursillo community. Fall Cursillo: Men s Retreat You are invited to a wonderful Fall Cursillo men s Retreat in lovely Gorham, NH. It begins on Thursday evening, October 18th and ends on Sunday afternoon, October 21st. Lodging is at the Town & Country Inn and presentations will be at Holy Family Parish, both in Gorham. The cost for the 3 days is $175 and financial help is available. For more details, contact Bob Lenza at 493-5356 or rslenza@comcast.net. St. Elizabeth Seton Craft Fair and Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 10! We ve just filled the last of our spaces for this years Craft Fair, and look forward to another successful year of presenting unique and handmade arts, crafts, and artisanal food from all over New England. In addition, we will have our very own Women s Guild/Parish craft and bakery tables, food and drinks served by our Knights of Columbus, and a basket raffle. We do not charge an entrance fee and there s plenty of free parking! Don t miss out on a terrific opportunity to get your holiday shopping done in one great place! 3
OCTOBER 7, 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday October 7 LifeTeen 1:00-2: 30 pm October 14 Family Faith 9am EDGE - Grs. 7 &8 1-2: 30 pm Faith Formation Classes October 8 No Religious Ed Classes October 15 October 9 October 16 October 10 October 17 LIFE TEEN, EDGE and the Fix It Team are joining up for our Fall Day of Raking for the Elderly and disabled. On Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. we ll be helping parishioners clean up their yards for the winter. We need lots of help and many hands make light work. If you are in 7th 12th grade and want to get involved, please contact Carrie Soucy or Alex Sullivan at 669-7444 or sescarrie@comcast.net. If you are a parishioner who would like us to stop by your home on that day, please contact Jim Miller at 472-5906 No later than Friday, October 26, 2018. Please know that requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE The world is at a historic crossroad. God is more offended than ever as people ignore Our Lady s maternal request to stop offending God. Yes, we must listen to Our Lady s request and stop sinning if we hope to enjoy God s blessings and to avert His wrath. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That s why we re doing the 2018 Public Square Rosary Crusade. Come recite THE HOLY ROSARY at Harvest Market Parking Lot, Corner of Hwy 101 & Wallace Rd Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 12:00 noon For more information call Bob at 623-3135. Check out our webpage at www.stelizabethsetonchurch.org Our next EDGE session will be Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the parish activity center. Ignition!! We ll continue our exploration of the Holy Spirit! Youth will see how the Holy Spirit works in the Church and in their own lives and helps us in the mission that Christ has given to each of us! Red Mass and Reception Thursday, October 18th at 5:15 pm St. Joseph Cathedral Bishop Libasci and the Catholic Lawyers Guild of New Hampshire invite all members of the judicial, legal, law enforcement, and legislative communities to gather with those who administer law in the Church to the Red Mass on October 18, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. at Saint Joseph Cathedral. For more information and to purchase tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/red-mass-tickets-50073397881. Empty Bowls Fundraiser for New Horizons Sunday, October 14th from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Event will be held at the Brookside Congregational Church, 2013 Elm St., Manchester, NH, Event is sponsored by the NH Potters Guild. For more info. or to prepay, go to newhorizonsnh.org/events. All are welcome! 4
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Registration for the 2018/2019 St. Elizabeth Seton CYO Basketball program is now open. St Elizabeth Seton fields competitive boys basketball teams for parishioners in grades 5 through 12. The parish also fields competitive girls basketball teams for parishioners in grades 5 through 8. There is also a developmental 3rd/4th grade coed league. Last year the parish had 11 teams in the program. One of our high school teams were New Hampshire State and New England Regional Champions. Our 5th/6th grade girls team and one of our 8th grade boys teams were New Hampshire State Champions. ALL previous players and NEW players MUST register in order to be rostered. Registration is available online at www.sesparishcyo.com. Parishion ers must be enrolled and active in a religious education program or have made their confirmation in order to play. Two non-parishioners per team are allowed to play on each team (space permitting). More info can be found at stelizabethsetonchurch.org, under Organizations, CYO Basketball. 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. 5 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. 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.