He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave from there. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them.” So they went off and preached repentance. Mark 6: 10-12

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Readings for Sunday, July 11, 2021 First Reading: 7: 12-15 ⎯ God calls Amos from his life as a shepherd to prophesy to his people. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85 ⎯ ‘Lord, let us see your kindness and grant us your salvation.’ 15 Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 3-14 ⎯ Paul praises God for the rich ORDINARY blessings bestowed on all his followers in this life and the promise of TIME being united with him in the next. Gospel: Mark 6: 7 ⎯ Jesus sends out the apostles with nothing by God’s grace to learn complete dependence and reliance on God’s providence. Page 2 July 11, 2021 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Of All Things… Catechism 101 We have started a new series about our Catholic faith, called ‘Catechism 101’ mostly a summary from the Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC]. The purpose of the series is to refresh our knowledge on our set of beliefs. This week, the key question is about everlasting life. ‘I believe in live everlasting.’

When I am dead. Is everything over? is to be with Christ. Jesus Christ has of heaven. It is a reality that death puts an end to opened heaven to all who have The tradition of the Church, by human life. However, the Christian believed in him and have remained reference to certain texts of Scriptures who unites his own death to that of faithful to his will. (I Cor 3:15, 1Pet1:7) speaks of a Jesus views it as a step towards him What are the images of heaven in cleansing fire. This doctrine of faith and an entrance into everlasting life. Scriptures? has been formulated especially at the The Bible speaks of judgement Heaven is like: life, light, peace, councils of Florence and Trent. primarily in its aspect of the final wedding feast, wine of the kingdom, encounter with Christ in his second What is Hell? the Father’s house, the heavenly coming, but also repeatedly affirms Hell is the state of definitive self- Jerusalem, paradise: ‘no eye has seen, that each will be rewarded exclusion from communion with God nor ear heard, nor heart of man immediately after death in accordance and the blessed. Hell is to die in mortal conceived, what God has prepared for with his works and faith. The Bible also sin without repenting and accepting those who love him.’ speak of a final destiny of the soul, a God’s merciful love and remaining destiny which can be different for What is Purgatory? separated from him for ever by our some and for others. The Church gives the name of won free choice. God predestines no Purgatory to the final purification of one to go to hell. He does not want What is Heaven? the elect, which is entirely different any one to perish, but all to come to Heaven is the perfect life with the from the punishment of the damned. repentance. Most Holy Trinity. It is communion of It is for all who die in God’s grace and life and love with the Trinity, with the The teaching of the Church affirms the friendship, but still imperfectly Mary, the angels and all the existence of hell and its eternity. purified, are indeed assured of their blessed ones. Heaven is the ultimate Immediately after death the souls of eternal salvation; but after death they end and fulfillment of the deepest those who die in a state of mortal sin undergo purification, so as to achieve human longings, the state of supreme, descend into hell, where they suffer the holiness necessary to enter the joy definitive happiness. To live in heaven the punishments of hell, eternal fire.

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The Tabernacle Flowers and the Altar Flowers This week, the Sanctuary Light are displayed this week and the Eucharist are offered In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory Of Andre & Aurore Francois The Alonso & Rodriguez Families Love, Paula T. Love, Carmen & Jose St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Page 3

Mass Schedule

Daily Mass: 8:30 A.M. (Mon. – Fri.) Saturday Vigil: 4:30 P.M. Sunday Mass: 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 P.M. Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Brazilian Community Portuguese Mass: Sun. 6:00 P.M. We are close to reaching $100 amount that Texas Roadhouse will donate to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Websites & E-Mails Catholic Church. To help us continue this fundraising program, take Parish Website: www.seascatholicparish.org Parish Email: [email protected] the church bulletin to Texas Roadhouse on Sundays Parish Phone: (772)336-0282 between 11 am & 4 pm. Leave the bulletin and a CCD Phone: (772)336-0363 EXT 402 copy of your receipt with them. They will donate 10% Parish Fax: (772) 336-1494 of each sale back to our parish! Office Manager: [email protected] Director of Religious Education: [email protected] Thank you for your continued support! Secretary: [email protected] Facebook: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, or @seaspsl

Mass Intentions Celebrant

Saturday, July 10 4:30 pm Fr. Dumarsais Deacon Ϯ Bill Farmer By Domenic & Pat DiGirolamo

Sunday, July 11 8:00 a.m. Fr. Jean Boulin Deacon Ϯ Pearl Des Vignes By Joyce D’Agostino 10:00 a.m. Fr. Dumarsais Deacon Ϯ Dennis Livio By Tina Livio 12:00 p.m. Fr. Dumarsais Deacon All parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Monday, July 12 8:30 a.m. Fr. Yves Geffrard Deacon Gregory Chang & Family By Jackie Chang

Tuesday, July 13 8:30 a.m. Fr. Dumarsais Deacon Elaine Pekar By Jackie Chang

Wednesday, July 14 8:30 a.m. Fr. Dumarsais Deacon Angela Chang & Graciela Villao By Jackie Chang

Thursday, July 15 8:30 a.m. Fr. Dumarsais Fr. Dumarsais Ϯ Muriel & Greeley By Mary Perez

Friday, July 16 8:30 a.m. Fr. Dumarsais Deacon Ϯ Andre & Aurore Francois By Paula Page 4 July 11, 2021 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Readings for the Week of July 11, 2021 Sunday Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 Sunday Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Make A Difference For St Elizabeth Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14; Ann Seton Every Time You Shop Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10; Mk 6:7-13 Monday Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8; Download the Bot Tops App, set up your account & Mt 10:34—11:1 identify St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (make sure to select the Port St. Lucie location) as the recipient. Then scan your Tuesday Henry receipt and instantly add cash to SEAS earnings online. Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 This link shows in 1-2 min. video on how to download the app, scan the receipt and earnings will automatically Wednesday Memorial of Saint , Virgin go to SEAS. We use this money to help fund the Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7; Betty Bayley Ball (Father/Daughter dance). Mt 11:25-27 www.BTFE.com/How-To-Earn Thursday Memorial of Saint , and Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1 and 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26-27; Mt 11:28-30 This Week in Our Parish Friday Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ex 11:10—12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15 and Monday, July 12 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 7:00 p.m. Light of the World Church Saturday Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1 and 23-24, 10-12, 8:00 p.m. Al Anon CCD Center 13-15; Mt 12:14-21 Tuesday, July 13 Sunday Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 p.m. Brazilian Prayer Group Church Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6; Eph 2: Wednesday, July 14 13-18; Mk 6:30-34 9:00 a.m. Respect Life Rosary Church 8:00 p.m. Al Anon CCD Center Friday, July 16 9:00 a.m. Adoration Church Saturday, July 17 3:00 p.m. Confessions Church

Enjoy some delicious NY Style pizza Upcoming 2nd Collections and more at Francesca’s Pizza. July 11 Catholic Relief Services Present this ad when you order (dine in, takeout or July 18 Diocesan Services Appeal delivery) and Francesca’s will donate a portion of the sale to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Capital Campaign! July 25 Debt Reduction (772) 344-4748 August 1 Building Fund 3961 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 August 8 Church in Latin America/Church in Africa [email protected] St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Page 5

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SEAS feels truly blessed for our volunteers. Exposition of Without your help - we would not be able to serve as many as we do in our community. the Blessed There are so many individuals we would like to thank for making the Flea Market a success. Cecile Brash, Every Friday 9:00 am - 11:30 am George & Kathy Barker, The underlying theme of the Church's Eucharistic teaching is the fact of "Christ's and All vendors who purchased consoling presence in the Blessed Sacrament. His Real Presence in the fullest a Booth or made a donation sense; the substantial presence by which Your generous donations of time, talent & the whole and complete Christ, God and donations are appreciated as we work to reach our man, is present." Capital Campaign Building Fund Goal for 2021. - John Paul II, September 29, 1979

St. Dear Parishioners, The members of the St. Vincent “Parishioners praying for parishioners de Paul Society would like to and those close to them”. thank you for your kind and generous support of our food SEAS Prayer Request: pantry. Your continued support is paramount to our success. For Those Who Need Prayer If you have a prayer request, email Virginia Harley Our Sincerest Thanks and God Bless. at [email protected] The subject line must read exactly: Our St. Vincent de Paul Store is in great need of SEAS Prayer Request Volunteers. There are many ways you can help in the store. The store is open Tues. - Sat., from 9 am until SEAS Prayer Request: - Prayer Warriors 3 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to We need volunteers who want to pray for others. the community. If you want to pray for others, email Virginia Harley Please come in and see us or call us at at [email protected] The subject line must read exactly: 772-344-1341. SEAS Prayer Request - Prayer Warriors Page 6 July 11, 2021 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sacraments Ministries of the Parish : Rev. Dumarsais Pierre-Louis, Confessions: Deacon Hank Farinas & Deacon Bloom Weekend Assistance: Fr. J. McNally, Ph.D., Pastor The sacrament of forgiveness and reconciliation is Emeritus, St. Church, Fort Pierce, FL celebrated every Saturday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the parish office. Please, call the parish office to schedule Office Staff individual confession outside of the above hour. Office Hours: M-F, 8 am - 3pm & Sun., 9 am- 12 noon Office Manager/Bookkeeper ...... Patty Williams Secretary ...... Laurie VanName Director of Religious Education ...... Donna Caiazzo Next Parent Baptismal Class: Maintenance ...... Joseph Sumego Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Parish Office ...... (772) 336-0282 To register, please contact the parish office. Religious Education CCD ...... (772)336-0363 ext. 402 Fax ...... (772) 336-1494 Parish Organizations Sacrament of Baptism: Al-Anon/Al-Ateen - Deborah Viscardi ...... (772)475-3369 Bereavement Ministry - Glenn Galtere ...... (561)797-1586 Baptism of children is celebrated on the second Columbiettes - Carmen Reyes ...... (954)461-3447 Sunday of the month after the 12:00 noon mass. Knights of Columbus - Tim Fuller ...... (772)214-2950 If you would like to have your child baptized on Respect Life Ministry - Glenn Galtere ...... (561)797-1586 August 8, 2021, please contact the office. Our Daily Bread - Nancy Erb ...... (516)749-0156 St. Vincent de Paul - Corinne Kirby ...... (772)530-6739 Social Ministry - Karrie Illner ...... (586)337-4225 Liturgy Marriage Altar Linens ...... Heidi Pruett Congratulations on your engagement and your Altar Servers ...... Deacon Hank Farinas project of marriage! Please notify the parish of Altar Servers Linens ...... Bonnie Aliscio your plan for the celebration of the sacrament at Baptism Hosting ...... Margie Mostler least four months in advance. Both you and your Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion ...... Kathy Hayden future spouse need to meet with your parish Lazarus Ministry ...... Maureen Farinas before setting a definite date. The Diocesan office Lectors...... Virginia Bloom for the Family Life requires that all couples Music Director/Cantor ...... Amanda Olivieri participate in a Marriage Preparation Class prior Pianist ...... Anibal Guzman the wedding date. For registration to this class Guitarist ...... Joe Sofia visit diocesepb.org/marriage-preparation-program Weekday Sacristan ...... Joe Sumego -registration-form#. Weekend Sacristan ...... Weber

Finance Tina DeRocher, Tim Fuller, Jack Green, Linda Hinson, Ben Inserra, Funerals Council Stephen Kulikowski Our parish celebrates the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ at all events of life. It’s only in Deborah Beniamino, Anthony Bonna, Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection that we Pat Bruhin, Joe DenDekker, John Fedock, find our source of life. In the event of death, Parish John J. Giorgis, John Middleton, we encourage our parishioners to use a Council Noreen Molinari, Brianna Oliveira, Funeral Home for the planning of the Dottie Patterson, Renato Santos, celebration. Funeral Homes have an Adam Weber, Jason Williams understanding of the funeral rites and the practice of the parish. For your convenience, Parent Baptismal Class ...... Deacon Hank there are some Funeral Homes advertised in R.C.I.A...... Dottie Patterson the back of our bulletin. For any questions or Youth Group ...... Tom Siter concerns, please contact the parish office. Education “The Light of the World” Prayer Community ...... Edith Tate St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Page 7

$402,000

Thank you to everyone $350,000 who has contributed to the Capital Campaign! $300,000

$250,000 So far, we raised $17,835 $200,000 in May, and $19,412 $150,000 in June toward our original goal of $402,711. $125,000 Every Little Bit Helps! Leaving us $365,464 to $100,000 If you have not yet made a pledge, please raise by the end of this year. $75,000 consider doing so. We need all members to come together as a family to reach this goal If you have ideas to help us $50,000 and provide for the needs of the children and $35,000 our community. Cash, stock transfers and reach our goal, please $25,000 donations of all monetary sizes are welcome. contact us at the front office. $15,000 $10,000 The children are the future of our Church.