Notes from Fr. Roger

October 14, 2012 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Twenty Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Times

Mission Statement Pete…thank you so much for your long time ministry We, the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Elizabeth Ann to Seton Parish. Seton, are an all-embracing, diverse Christian The Ceremony with the Bishop will be held at St. John community who warmly welcomes everyone to join us. the Beloved Parish on October 21st. at 3 pm. It is a joy We draw closer to God and one another through and pleasure to minister with you…for you always do worship, which nourishes us for service to our brothers so with joy and a sincere heart. May God bless you and sisters. We choose to combine our many gifts to and your family. teach, celebrate, evangelize, help those in need and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus in word and deed. Amen. CAR RAFFLE - Don't forget to purchase your tickets NOTES FROM FR. ROGER so you can SEE THE USA IN YOUR 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1LT. $50.00 per ticket. Must MENSAJES DE PADRE ROGER be 18 to purchase or win. Info fliers are in the Gathering As a parish we all need to work and minister together Space. Purchase online at www.setonparish.net OR, in to make us strong both spiritually and physically. The the Gathering Space after weekend masses and the office Bishop also recognizes this and each year he wants to during the week. Drawing will be Dec. 1, 2012. honor someone from each parish to encourage all of us to continue on this supportive and communal journey. ADULT FORMATION This will be the eighth year in which this has been Anita Wood - 322-6430 x 115 done. The Bishop asks that the nominee be someone [email protected] who has lived their Catholic Faith and Tradition with much joy and service to others. The Bible Reflection Group will meet Tuesday, at 7:00pm in the DeSales conference room. Thus, at this time, I am honored to announce that Pete Fitzgerald will be this year’s recipient of the Diocesan Medal of Honor. This award is given by the Bishop to Women in the Old Testament – 7-8:30PM, 4 sessions - those in the Diocese who have shown great concern (continuing on, Oct. 8, 15, 22) – Sr. Redempta Sweeney, for the church of God. IHM and Sr. Sandy Grieco, IHM (using guide: Sisters in Scripture). Includes learning, faith-sharing and prayer. Pete has served the people and the parish in many and Held in the chapel. varied ways over a couple of decades. I have had the privilege of ministering with Pete for over ten years Thought of the Week – Thought of the Week – Never myself. Here are some of the highlights of Pete’s put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because ministry to us all: then you don't have a leg to stand on. Parish Council member and Executive Officer, Thursday-Grief Support Group – Five Thursday’s Christian Formation Council and Executive Officer, beginning November 15th at 7:00pm in the Chapel. Finance Council, Catechist, esp. for middle school students, Senior High Youth Group along with his RCIA wife Suzanne, Carnival volunteer, and the 10th 690-9032 or [email protected] (Adult) Anniversary Committee member. 325-1069 or [email protected] (Children) One of Pete’s greatest and most joyful ministries there THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF at Seton is his membership in and support of the ADULTS is the process by which non-baptized adults, Knights of Columbus, Seton Council #7990. Pete has and children seven years and older, join the Catholic served as Grand Knight and has held many offices Church. The process is also for those adults and within the Council. He has supported the Scholarship children baptized Protestant who want to become Program and the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Catholic, and for those baptized Catholic but who have Contest for children and is always part of the monthly not received any other sacrament. Knights’ Breakfast. Next Week’s Readings parish hall at 4pm. Parish Community, please continue to pray for our young candidates as they prepare for their Is. 53: 10-11, Heb.4: 14-16, Mk. 10:35-45 or 10: 42-45 sacrament of confirmation. Questions regarding confirmation should be directed to Mary Holmburg 322- 6430 x104. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Key Passage: “Jesus said, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:25) MASS INTENTIONS Adult: How can the pleasures and comforts of this Saturday, October 13 world become barriers to your relationship with God? 5:00pm Sandy Quattro & Don Franklin, Jr. Child: What favorite toy, game, video etc. of yours would you be willing to share with someone this Sunday, October 14 week? 7:30am Marie Reverdito 9:15am Eleanore & Stephen Omelchenlo 11:00am Irma Jean Hetrick Monday, October 15 PARISHIONERS, our monthly breakfast will be next 8:30am Fran Otteni Sunday, October 21st from 8:30 to 10:30am. $6.00 for adults & $3.00 for children Tuesday, October 16 BROTHER KNIGHTS, our next meeting is Tuesday, 7:00pm John & Cecilia Drupieski & October 23 @ at 7:30pm in the Seton Center. Cordell Ambrose To all men interested in learning what the Knights do and about joining our Organization, please call Mike Wednesday, October 17 Garko, Grand Knight, @ 836-6007. 8:30am Allen B. Tuthill, Sr. Thank you Thursday, October 18 8:30am Leon Minenko RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Theresa Burke, ext. 102 Saturday, October 20 [email protected] 5:00pm Deceased members of 2012-2013 Registration Forms are available in the Pawlowski Family Religious Education Office, or from the Religious Education Information bin on the wall in the Gathering Sunday, October 21 Space or at www.setonparish.net. 7:30am William Waggoner If your children were in RCIA this past year and came 9:15am Fran Otteni into the Church at Easter, we would like to invite them into The Religious Education Program. They would be 11:00am Warren Cellucci with a community of their peers continuing to learn about our faith. For more information contact Lucy at ext. 101. SETON’S YOUTH MINISTRY Mary Holmburg Ext. 104 SETON PRESCHOOL [email protected] Janet Gargani 322-6430 ext 103 Looking forward to 2012/2013. Hope to find you here! 3 year old 2 day program, 4year old 3 & 5 day programs. Please call for more information. Registration forms and the activity calendar are available th st in the gathering space. October 15 is our 1 gathering and October 29, Hayride/Bonfire. Come and see what 2012 CONFIRMATION PROGRAM REMINDERS: this year has in store…. 2012 Confirmation Mass will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 5pm Mass. Candidates, Sponsors YMLC-Youth Ministry Leadership Committee and Parents are to meet the Confirmation Director in the Our meeting schedule has been set. We will be meeting tenors and bases. Help us bring SATB harmony back to on the 4th Tuesday of each month. If you have any time the parish! or ideas to offer please send it our way. Parish choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 for about 90 minutes. If God brings you to us, we'll put you THE NEXT JOB SEEKERS MEETING is scheduled to work! Consider this your call. Call music director for Sunday, October, 21st at 11:00am. If you would like Pat Maley at 576-3113 during the day. to attend please contact:[email protected] or visit 30th Annual Little Sisters of the Poor Spaghetti our website at www.setonjobseekers.com for more Dinner, Sunday October 21st at 1-6pm at the Jeanne information. Jugan Residence located at 185 Salem Church rd. There will be games, raffles; tomboli, bake sale and take out PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT will be available. Price for dinner is $10 for adults and Offertory 10/07/12 Totals will be in next week’s $5 for children. Debbie Strengari for any question: 302-368- bulletin. 5886.

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: According to the other as good stewards of God’s varied grace…so that non-monetary terms of the Diocese of Wilmington’s in all things God may be glorified.” 1Peter 4: bankruptcy settlement, the bishop will personally visit 10-11 each parish where a priest who has been named as an Thank you for your continued support. abuser of minors was assigned to express his apology to and gratitude for survivors of clergy sexual abuse who MEETINGS OF THE WEEK have come forward. Bishop will be at our parish on October 20th at 4:00pm in the library and will make his Monday, Oct. 15 6:30pm Teens/Tweens comments at that time. 7:00pm Women of the Old Testament CHRIST THE TEACHER SCHOOL – Thursday, Oct. 18th at 7:00pm there will be an Open House and Tuesday, Oct.16 Application information evening. ALL NEW families 6:30pm RCIA (Adults) interested in having their children join CTT Pre-school RCIA (Children) or Kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year are 7:00pm Bible Reflections strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. 7:00pm Finance Committee The only money needed is the $25 testing fee. No 7:30pm Adult Choir deposit is necessary. Nothing else is needed at this

ST time. We will request certificate after we accept the Wed., Oct 17 6:30pm 1 RE Parent Meeting children. Families do not need to pre-register. They

can just come to the meeting. Thurs., Oct. 18 6:30pm 1st RE Parent Meeting SAVE THE DATE… Saturday, November 3rd for our 6:45pm Cantor Practice Annual Fall Festival from 5:30-9:30. Fun features include hay ride, games, crafts and this year a visit from Friday, Oct. 19 7:00pm Den Meeting Captain Jack. More details and ticket sales to follow soon! Sat., Oct. 20 5:00pm Confirmation OCTOBER is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. All are Sun., Oct. 21 8:00am K of C Breakfast invited to join the Liturgy Committee and the Knights of 11:00am Job Seekers Columbus at 6:30 on Tuesday, Oct. 9th in the church in 12:15pm KCC saying the rosary. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE CLEANING CORP Team “B” is scheduled for Friday, Saint Elizabeth High SchoolOctober 21 11:30 October 19th at 9am. Thanks to all our faithful church cleaners. Interested in helping out? Call 302-366-8988. Padua Academy October 21 1:00 – 4:00 THE PARISH CHOIR is looking for new members! Saint Thomas More Prep October 28 11:00 – Several of the longtime members have had to relinquish 2:00 their seats in choir due to work demands or relocation Saint Mark’s High School November 4 12:30 – from our parish. We are very much in need of altos, 3:30 Ursuline Academy November 4 1:00 p.m. Salesianum School November 11 12:30 – 3:30 Saints Peter & Paul High SchoolNovember 18 2:00 Archmere Academy November 18 1:00 – 4:00 The eighth grade Diocesan Placement Test will be administered at the Diocesan High Schools on both Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, 2012. For more information, contact the Catholic Schools Office at 302.573.3133.