Second Sunday of Lent
Mission Statement
We, the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,are an all-embracing, diverse Christian community who warmly welcomes everyone to join us. We draw closer to God and one another through worship, which nourishes us for service to our brothers and sisters. We choose to combine our many gifts to teach, celebrate, evangelize, help those in need and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus in word and deed. Amen.
NOTES FROM FR. ROGER
MENSAJES DE PADRE ROGER
It is now the Second Sunday of Lent...the Season continues to move towards the joy and the celebration of the Mystery of Easter. The Parish Council, Staff, Liturgy and RCIA committees encourage and invite youto attend the Easter Tridium...a most solemn and joyful celebration of three Holy Days.
Please remember that our parish hosts a Lenten Soup Night every Tuesday evening from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Also every Friday evening at7 pm, we pray the Stations of the Cross. Both of these events are great ways to have the children involved in the life of the community and to teach them some of the long standing traditions of the Catholic Community...also invite others to gather at these times with us tointroduce them to the vibrant life of Seton Parish.
Celtic Spirituality enrichment and Irish music…An evening of inspirational Celtic(Irish) Spirituality, with presentations, prayer and songs will be hosted by Anita Wood on Thurs., March 7th from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Parish Hall. There will be a professional Irish Harpist, great conversations, and some Irish snacks. All are invited, esp. those making the Pilgrimage to Ireland in April and members of the AOH will be present as well. It promises to be a great cultural evening for the parish
The parish will have a grand celebration of Irish Culture, Food and Music on Saturday March 9th in our Parish Hall from 6 to 10 pm. This night will honor the 35th Anniversary of our Parish, will help prepare our 80 pilgrims going to Ireland in April, and will bring together peoples of many cultures to celebrate life, family and faith.
CATHOLIC YOUTH PILGRAMIGE
Bishop Malooly invites youth and young adults from all parishes and schools to join him as wecome together for the third annual Pilgrimage on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Young people fromacross the diocese will carry the diocesan pilgrimage cross through the streets of Wilmingtonwith the bishop as a representation of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem and his journey on Good Friday
to Calvary. Registration opens at 9:30 at St. Thomas the Apostle and the day begins withopening prayer at 10:30 am. We conclude with the 5pm liturgy at St. Elizabeth. Don’t miss thisgreat opportunity to wrap up your Lenten journey with hundreds of your peers. Cost for the dayis $15 or $45 max per family (bring your own lunch). To register, please contact Mary Holmburg exr 104.For more information, visit Registration deadline is March 20TH.
ADULT FORMATION
Anita Wood - 322-6430 x 115
Bible Reflection Group Tuesday, at 7:00pm room 106.
Thursday February 28th – Meditation on Faces of the Crucified Christ” EMHA Reflection with Anita is now open to Lectors who did not attend the 2/6 Lenten Reflection.
Saturday, March 16th – “Triumph of Love” Lenten Retreat with Sr. Redempta Sweeney 9:30 am – 3:30pm
Bible Study & Faith Reflection: The Passion Narratives of Jesus: The Synoptics & St. John’s Gospel…Two Wednesday night sessions from 7:00-8:30pm in the Chapel on March 13th & 20th. Led by Fr. Jim Jackson
SOUP NIGHT is every Tuesday evening at 5:00-6:30pm.We are raffling an afghan onTuesday, March 26, at 6:00 pm. Proceeds will benefit St. Vincent DePaul Tickets are 1- $1.00or 7--$5.00.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Theresa Burke, ext. 102
FAMILY SESSION – Saturday, March 2nd from 3-6pm OR Sunday, March 3rd from 9am-12N. Both sessions include Mass. All RE families are expected to attend. Please RSVP to Lucy at 322-6430x101.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Key Passage: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20)
Adult Question: How are your priorities affected by your faith in Jesus?
Child’s Question: When you have important choices to make, do you pray to make the right choice?
KNIGHTS,are next meeting is Tuesday Feb. 26 @ 7:30pm in the Seton Center.
To all men interested in learning what the Knights do and about joining our Organization, please speak with any Knight or call Mike Garko, Grand Knight, @ 836-6007.
Thank you
SETON PRESCHOOL
Janet Gargani 322-6430 ext. 103
3 year old 2 day program, 4year old 3 & 5 day programs.
Please call for more information 322-6430 ext.103.
What is Stephen Ministry?
StephenMinistry is a system through which members of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church are trained and organized to help provide Christian caregiving to members of our congregation and community. This will multiply the amount of caring ministry we can provide by giving a whole team of skilled caregivers who are equippedto bring Christ's healing love to people who are grieving, in crisis, or experiencing other stresses in life. If you would like to know more about StephenMinistry contact Joanne Kaminski at 302-368-3150 or . Or come to a Question and Answer session on Sat., March 2 from 10-11am in the parish library.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT AND FELLOW PROGRAM - Join us for a Date Night the 1st Thursday of every month at 7:30pm. Meetings will be March7th, April 4th, and May 2nd.It is a great way to share with your spouse and other married couples. Our meetings have different topics and leaders each time. Meet new friends while deepening your love for your best friend!
PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT
2/17/13 Offertory $ 12,022.85
Black & Indian Mission $ 1,290.95
Ash Wednesday $ 2,605.20
St. Vincent DePaul Society $ 1,119.00
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one other as good stewards of God’s varied grace…so that in all things God may be glorified.” 1Peter 4: 10-11
Thank you for your continued support.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 23
5:00pmJacinto Santa Maria Torres
Sunday, February 24
7:30amHelen Knick
9:15amCharles Ball
11:00amLorraine Teague & Hipolito Santiago
Monday,February 25
8:30amCharles Carrerre
Tuesday, February 26
7:00pm Boyd & Mary Luzier
Wednesday,February 27
8:30amOlga Ganderton
Thursday, February 28
8:30am Joyce Marchesi (living)
Saturday, March 1
5:00pmBrent & Teddy Christopher
Sunday, March 2
7:30amGabriella Little
915amDave D’Amico
11:00am Lorraine Teague
CLEANING CORPTeam “B” is scheduled for Saturday, March 1stat 9am. Thanks to all our faithful cleaners.
TUITION TREASURE BOX
Saturday, March 9th starting at 6:00 PM.
$25 per key (limited number of keys sold) Prizes
4- $75 tuition vouchers
1 - $1,000 tuition voucher
Purchase a key (before or at the auction). At the identified time, try the key. If you are not attending the auction, place your $25 in a marked envelope and send it to Sister LaVerne care of Christ the Teacher School. During theauction, we will try the key for you. Five (5) keys open the big treasure chest. Each of four winners receives a $75 tuition voucher. One (1) key opens the inside treasure chest. The Grand Prize is a $1,000 tuition voucher. Vouchers can be used at any Catholic elementary or high school.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
Exodus 3: 1-8a, 13-15,1Corinthians 10: 1-6, 10-12
Luke 13: 1-9
CROCHET GROUP meets every Thursday from 1:00-3:30 in the Hall. No experience required if you are willing to learn. Come to see us any Thursday afternoon.
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
Sun.,Feb. 24 12:15pm KCC
Mon., Feb 25 10:00am Circle of Trust
6:30pm Teens Station’s Rehearsal
7:00pm Care for Elders
Tues., Feb. 26 5:00pm Soup Night
6:00pm Adult Choir
6:30pmRCIA-children
6:30pm Teen Station’s Rehearsal
7:00pm YMLC
7:00pm Bible Reflection
7:00pm RCIA adult
7:30pm K of C
7:30pm San Marcos
7:30pm Worthy Ladies
Wed., Feb. 27 6:30pm Teens Station’s Rehearsal
7:00pm Social Justice
Thurs., Feb. 28 12:30pm Crochet Group
6:30pm Teens Station’s Rehearsal
7:00pm EM Night of Reflection
Fri., March 14:00pm Teens Station’s Rehearsal
7:00pm Bingo
7:00pm Stations of the Cross
Sat., March23:00pmWhole Comm. Cat.
Sun. March 3 9:00am Whole Comm. Cat.
9:15am Home Study
4:00pm Circle of Honor Mass
5:00pm Circle of Honor Reception
SETON’S YOUTH MINISTRY
Mary Holmburg Ext. 104
Teens & Tweens Peer Gatherings-alternate Monday Nights 6:30-8:30pm 03/04, 03/18, 03/23, 04/01, 04/15, 04/29.
Service Opportunity- RSVP to ext. 104.
02/25/13-Station Practice 6:30-8:30pm
02/26/13-Soup Night 5-7pm
02/26&27Station Practice 7-8:30pm
02/28/13-Rehearsal for YM Stations 6:30-8:30pm
03-01/13- YM-Presentation of Stations 5:30-8:30pm
03/24/13-Easter Bunny Breakfast 8am-12pm
5/6, 13, 20 VBS Set Design.
06/17-21 VBS Camp 8am-1pm.
Upcoming Events-
2/26/13- YM Soup Night
3/01/13- YM Stations
3/23/13- Pilgrimage w/Bishop in Wilmington
3/24/13- Easter Bunny Breakfast
Service Opportunities- 2/26 Soup night 5-7pm, 2/25-3/1 Hosting Stations 6:30-8:30pm. In addition to those on the YM schedule above.
YMLC-Youth Ministry Leadership Committee
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th at 7pm in the formation center.
2013Confirmation Program
Each month the candidates will attend the confirmation prep session, following they will join in community for the 11:00 mass. Throughout this year we ask that you keep these Candidates in your prayer as they continue to grow in their faith.
Confirmation Program Reminder:
- 3/10, 4/14, & 5/19, Monthly Session 9am-12pm candidates only,location Seton Conf. Room
- 9/6-9/8 Weekend Retreat-details to follow.
MONTHLY BINGO is Friday, March 1st, 7-10PM. Doors open at 6PM. Refreshments are available. The cost of the 20 game packet is $20. Additional packets and specials can be purchased. There is a 50/50 drawing. This is our St. Patrick Day Bingo. So, wear your green and may the luck of the Irish be with you! Must be 18 or older to attend.
REQUEST FOR END OF THE YEAR
TAX STATEMENT 2012
NAME______
ADDRESS______
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ENVELOPE #______
Please complete and drop in the offertory basket. The statement will be left in the gathering space within two weeks.
“Every Corner of the World is the same to me, if I may but serve the Lord.”
Words of Mother Seton, c.1810