St. Elizabeth Seton Parish
520 Ridgebury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
June 5, 2016
Parish Office
Phone: 203-438-7292 Fax 203-438-0600
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon.—Fri. 9:00 AM—2:00 PM
Religious Education
Phone: 203-438-9707 Fax:203-438-6351
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon.—Wed. 9:30 AM—1:00 PM
Pastoral Team
Fr. Joseph A. Prince, Pastor
Fr. Justin Raj, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Francis J. Foyt - 203-616-5003
MASS SCHEDULE
Daily Mass: Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. (Morning Prayer before Mass at 8:20 a.m.)
Saturday: Confessions - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Vigil Mass - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
(No 5:00 p.m. Mass: Christmas Day, New
Year, Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving
Day.)
Coordinators of Religious Education
Mrs. Marie Trebing (Catechetical)
Mrs. Gigi Pekala (Administrative)
Parish Office Secretary
Mrs. Sarah Sorgie
Youth Ministry
Middle School:
Mrs. Cindy Bruno - 203-431-9548
High School:
Ms. Gina Donnarummo - 203-209-6074
Easter Mass Schedule:
Saturday 7:30 pm Vigil, no 3:30 p.m.
Confession, no 5:00 p.m. mass
Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:15, 11:00 and 12:30
Music Director/Organist
Ms. Catherine Larson - 203-491-2275
Christmas Mass Schedule:
Christmas Eve: 4:00, 6:30, 8:30, 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m.
Contemporary Choir Leader
Mr. Michael Canavan - 203-885-6284
Finance Committee Chair
Mr. Steve O’Hara - 203-743-1327
www.sesparish.org
Parish Coffee Hour: following the 9:30am
Mass on Sundays September through
June. Baked goods are always welcome.
www.facebook.com/St.Elizabeth.Seton.Parish.Ridgefield
Mission Statement
We are a spirit-filled Catholic Community of faith-centered people dedicated to the growth of God’s Kingdom, and
the living of the Gospel. We proclaim the Good News of Salvation to all by living a life of faith and loving concern for
all our sisters and brothers.
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish
Ridgefield, CT
PAY ATTENTION!
The great miracles and acts of kindness recounted
in the Bible would not have been possible if people
like Elijah and Jesus hadn’t been paying attention.
Our world needs our compassion, if we pay attention.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday—June 4
5:00 P.M.
Natalie Kennedy—Special Intention
Req. by The Kennedy Family
Sunday—June 5
8:00 A.M.
+Joan Maloney
Req. by Gerry and Lucille Bouchard
9:30 A.M.
+Egon and Kate Merker
Req. by The O’Hanlon Family
11:30 A.M.
+Mario & Elisa Alosco
Req. by The Alosco Family
5:00 P.M.
FOR OUR PARISHIONERS
Monday—June 6
8:30 A.M.
+Katherine and Patrick Ryan
Req. by Al and Kathryn Guido
Tuesday—June 7
8:30 A.M.
+Rita Specht
Req. by Pat Keough
Wednesday—June 8
8:30 A.M.
+Edward C. O’Brien
Req. by Jeffrey and Terri Weston & Family
Thursday—June 9
8:30 A.M.
+Barbara Ruschil
Req. by The Paesano Family
Friday—June 10
8:30 A.M.
+Eilene Power
Req. by The Kennedy Family
Saturday—June 11
5:00 P.M.
+Ann Hastings (4 years)
Req. by Raymond Hastings
Sunday—June 12
8:00 A.M.
+Elva Meyer
Req. by Ernest and Cynthia Conti
9:30 A.M.
+James Bruno Sr.
Req. by Jim and Cindy Bruno
11:30 A.M.
+Bridget Murphy
Req. by The Trebing Family
5:00 P.M.
FOR OUR PARISHIONERS
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Second Collection:
This Week: Mission Co-Op
Next Week: Parish Emergency Fund
INSIDE THE READINGS
The Elijah-Elisha cycle is a collection of stories of
the two prophets woven into First and Second Kings.
Elijah’s name means “My God is the Lord.” Elijah is
presented as God’s prophet and intermediary. Earlier in 1 King 17, Elijah had come upon the widow of
Zarephath as she was about to cook her remaining
food (vv. 10–12). Elijah asks that she share her
food, promising that the Lord, the God of Israel, will
not allow her flour or oil to run out until the drought
has ended (vv.13–16). In today’s first reading, God
enacts an even greater miracle through Elijah. The
widow’s son is brought back to life. The unending
supply of flour and oil had not convinced her, but the
resuscitation of son leads her to acknowledge, “The
word of the Lord comes truly from your mouth” (v.
24).
In the second reading, Paul describes his call in prophetic terms. Like Jeremiah, he was set apart in his
mother’s womb (Galatians 2:15; Jeremiah 1:5).
Though he had once zealously persecuted the
church of God, he was abruptly redirected by a revelation of Jesus Christ. He testifies that the gospel
that he preaches is not of human origins. Where Elijah could verify his heavenly calling through miracles, Paul has only his preaching to certify his legitimacy. Much of the Letter to the Galatians is Paul’s
apology or defense of his apostleship, and thus his
authority to preach Christ crucified to the Gentiles.
Only in the Gospel of Luke do we find the story of
Jesus’ raising the son of the widow of Nain. It follows
the healing the centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1–10)
and precedes the questioning of the disciples sent
by John the Baptist. The resuscitation of the widow’s
son parallels the story of Elijah and leads the crowds
to announce, “A great prophet has arisen in our
midst” (v. 22). The actions of healing the sick and
lame, granting sight to the blind and hearing to the
deaf, and finally raising the dead testify that Jesus is
“the one who is to come” (v. 19).
RESPONDING IN PRAYER
Compassionate God, thank you for visiting us
through prophets like Elijah, preachers like Paul, and
most of all through your Son, Jesus Christ. Open our
eyes to the needs of all, that you might continue to
give life through us.
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 5, 2016
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT NEWS
OFFICE TELEPHONE: 203-438-9707
OFFICE FAX: 203-438-6351
WEB PAGE: www.sesparish.org
JUNE 2016 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR
2016-2017 REGISTRATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HAVE BEEN
MAILED OUT TO REGISTERED FAMILIES. REGULAR REGISTRATIONS APPLY
NOW THROUGH JUNE 10th. A COPY OF THE FEE SCHEDULE IS ON THE
STAND IN THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL.
IF YOUR REGISTRATION FORM IS RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 10th THE
PROCESSING OF YOUR CHILD/REN’S CLASS PLACEMENT WILL NOT TAKE
PLACE UNTIL LATE AUGUST. CLASSROOM SPACE WILL BE LIMITED AND
SESSION CHOICE WILL BE ON A FIRST COME BASIS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
OFFICE. YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR REGISTRATIONS IN THE CONTAINER ON
THE TABLE IN THE LOBBY OF THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL. THANK YOU.
If you are interested in being a Catechist or Catechist Aide for Grades
1 through 7, please call the Religious Education Office at 203-4389707 at your earliest convenience. This is a very spiritual and
rewarding ministry to be able to teach the young children of our
Parish about our faith.
First Eucharist Parents, please pick up your child’s banner and picture
from the Lobby of the Jubilee Memorial. Thank you.
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REMINDER: Any child, who has missed a substantial number of religious education classes, will not advance to the next grade level.
OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and afternoon hours vary according to class schedules and other Religious
Education events.
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish
Ridgefield, CT
Parish Membership
Jubilee Year of Mercy
If you are not already a parishioner here at St. Elizabeth Seton, we invite you to join our parish family.
Anyone wishing to join the parish should complete a
Parish census form in the back of the church and
call the office to make an appointment to be personally welcomed by our Pastor, Father Joseph A.
Prince. One must be an active, registered parishioner to receive an eligibility certificate to act as a sponsor for
Baptism or Confirmation. Please notify the office if you move
and/or change your telephone number.
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 5, 2016
Half the liturgical year 2016 is completed after six months of
extraordinary celebrations. The Incarnation mystery: Jesus’
advent, nativity, epiphany. The Paschal mystery: Jesus’ passion, death, resurrection, Pentecost’s Holy Spirit. The solemnities of Holy Trinity and Jesus’ Body and Blood. Today the
Church resumes Sundays in Ordinary Time, but with a Gospel of extraordinary mercy: Jesus raises a dead man to life.
Yet the one who benefits most from his extraordinary mercy
is not the dead son but his widowed mother. With her husband and only son deceased, this woman’s material support,
in that patriarchal society, had vanished. So had her emotional support, leaving her helpless, abandoned, on society’s
“peripheries.” One of Pope Francis’ hopes in calling this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy is to transform us into
more extraordinary Christians, by making our caring outreach to just such vulnerable people, and our practical selfsacrificing love for them, our ordinary, daily, Christian way
of life!
Readings for the Week
You changed my mourning into dancing; O L
, my God,
forever will I give you thanks. — Psalm 30:12, 13
Monday:
1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday:
1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, 8, 11;
Mt 5:17-19
Thursday:
1 Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65:10-13; Mt 5:20-26
Friday:
1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14;
Mt 5:27-32
Saturday:
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10;
Mt 5:33-37
Sunday:
2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11;
Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36 — 8:3 [7:36-50]
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP OUTING
All high schoolers (incoming freshmen and graduating seniors
included) are invited on the High School Youth Group trip
to Adventure Park in Bridgeport. We have a three hour climb
time on Friday, June 17 at 10am to 1pm. The group will meet at
SES at 9am to carpool. After climbing, we will have lunch together there. RSVP to Gina [email protected]. or 203
-209-6074 Go to www.discoveryadventurepark.org for more info
on the park.
NURSES CORNER
“I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.
They will thrive like watered grass, like willows on a riverbank.” Isaiah 44:3b, 4.
Dehydration can occur quickly without warning and children are at greater
risk than adults because of their fluid volume and small body weights. If a
child has severe diarrhea, vomits for more than 8 hours, can’t keep fluids
down, has moderate diarrhea for more than 3 days, or is irritable, disoriented,
and much sleepier than usual, beware of dehydration. Give small amounts of
fluids frequently and increase as tolerated. For infants and young children,
the Mayo Clinic recommends an over the counter supplement called Pedialyte. This provides a balanced solution unlike the sugared, clear liquids
(ginger ale) that are frequently offered. If breast-feeding, don’t stop but
check with your doctor about additional or replacement fluids.
The weekly printing of our bulletin is supported through the generosity of the businesses
that you see advertised on the back cover.
Most of these advertisers are members of our
local community, and many belong to our
parish. We wish to sincerely thank each of
them for their support and encourage you to
support these advertisers with your patronage. If you would like to place an ad please
contact Eileen Walsh at (917) 922-0963.
OFFERTORY COLLECTION STATS PRIOR WEEK Gross Offertory Collec on Diocesan Assessments Net Offertory to Parish 5‐15‐2016 5‐17‐2015 $ 9,796 $ 9,676 $ 1,469 $ 1,451 $ 8,327 $ 8,225 Fiscal Year (FY) Results Star ng July 1 Reg Receipts, Religious Ed., Other Fund Raising Receipts Total Regular Receipts FY 2016 FY 2015 Jul to Apr July to Apr $ 505,104 $ 489,998 $ 43,857 $ 59,645 $ 548,961 $ 549,643 Parish Opera ng Expenses Surplus/(Deficit) Before Emergency Fund $ 595,590 $ 555,832 $ (46,629) $ ( 6,189) Emergency Fund Receipts $ 40,045 $ 43,298 VBS registration is open.
Forms can be found in the
back of the church.
Our 14th Annual Golf Outing is quickly approaching. We are still seeking golfers, diners and wine donations for the wine drawing.
Please return registrations and all donations to
the parish office.
Congratulations to
Leila DiGregorio,
Emma Rose Fox,
and
Emilia Quinn Towne
who
were baptized in our Church the
weekend of May 21-22
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Sunday:
BIRTHRIGHT COLLECTION WEEKEND
9:00-11:30am Coffee Hour—Hosted by PrimeTimers
Monday:
7:00pm Brass Angel Bell Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday:
7:30pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal
7:30 Worship Committee Meeting
Wednesay:
7:00pm Boy Scouts
7:30pm Task Force Meeting—Parish Center
Thursday:
7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Sunday 6/12:
1:00pm Baptism
IN AND AROUND THE DIOCESE
Catholic Young Adults of Greater Danbury: June 11, 2016,
(12-6pm) Sacred Heart Church, 46 Stone St., Danbury. Summer Kick Off Cookout! Open to all Young Adults (18-35), Youth
Ministers, High School Senior Graduates, and Clergy Members.
We will be attending the 5pm Vigil Mass after cookout. Please
RSVP
by
June
1st
to
203-417-2695
or
[email protected] . Suggested Donation: $10
A Day of Spiritual Renewal! “Living in the Power of the Holy
Spirit” is open to both men and women and will be held Saturday, June 25th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. Stephen’s Parish Hall,
6948 Main Street, Route 25, Trumbull, CT. Bring bag lunch,
refreshments provided. The Day will be led by Fran Karpiej,
OFS, of Sharing Christ Ministry, who is a well-respected retreat
director involved in healing prayer ministry for over 28 years.
This will be an inspiring and enjoyable day of teaching, selfawareness, and spiritual renewal. Come, be refreshed in your
faith, and grow in your understanding of the power of the Holy
Spirit in your daily life. Register by June 7th. Suggested donation $10, make checks payable to Magnificat Bridgeport Diocese. Mail to: Pat Paniccia, 25 Easton Rd. Monroe, CT 064681502 Email: [email protected]. “You will receive power when
the Holy Spirit comes down on you; then you are to be my witnesses…
even to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
Defending Our Religious Liberty #223: The United States
Conference for Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is proud to announce
the fourth annual “Fortnight for Freedom,” beginning on June 21
through July 4th. This year’s theme is “Witnesses to Freedom”
which will put the spotlight on the many people who have been
witness to religious freedom including the “Little Sisters of the
Poor,” who continue their valiant fight to protect the First
Amendment right to religious freedom, for all of us. For more
information: www.Fortnight4Freedom.org.
If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to
the federal health care mandate by calling U.S. Secretary of
Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205
-5445, and your elected state representatives. Let them know
that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to
religious freedom.
Reconciliation Services: The Sacrament of Reconciliation will
continue to be offered for the duration of the Jubilee Year of
Mercy on Tuesday’s from 7- 8:30pm at St. Joseph’s in
Brookfield, and on Thursday’s from 7 – 8:30pm at Sacred Heart
in Danbury, and on Saturday’s from 3:30-4:30pm at St. Elizabeth Seton.
June 5, 2016
BAPTISM & PRE–PREBAPTISMAL PREPARATION: This Sacrament of
initiation and welcome into our faith-community may be
celebrated during a weekend mass or at 1:00 PM on the 2nd and
4th Sunday of the month. For parents anticipating the birth and
baptism of their first child, Pre-baptismal Class is held on the 3rd
Sunday of every other month (January, March, May, July,
September and November) at 1:00 PM in the Parish Center.
Please try to attend the pre-baptismal class before your child is
born. Call the parish office (438-7292) to register for baptism and/
or pre-baptismal class.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION & CELEBRATION: Arrangements must be
made at least six months prior to the wedding. Please call the
office to make an appointment to meet with Father Prince.
Engaged couples’ attendance at the Diocesan Marriage
Preparation program (www.bridgeportdiocese.com/index.php/
marriageprep/register) or an Engaged Encounter weekend
(www.engagedencounter.org) is mandatory by the Diocesan
guidelines for the celebration of the sacrament. To register please
visit the respective websites.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS OF MERCY: If you would like someone to
bring the Eucharist to you, please call Deacon Frank Foyt, 203-6165003. We visit the ill, homebound, the hospital and nursing homes.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUPS: All MS and HS
students are welcome to attend our meetings and youth mass the
4th Sunday of each month. We also plan service projects and fun
activities. Questions? Please contact Cindy Bruno (203)431-9548
(MS) or Gina Donnarummo 203-209-6074 (HS).
PRIMETIMERS: A fellowship group of men and women who have
the time and desire to come together on weekdays for social and
service events. Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday
at 10:00 a.m. in McKeon Hall. For information call Kathryn Guido
at 438-4138
SES MEN”S GROUP: Meets the first Wednesday of the month at
7:30 in the Parish Center.
THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE: Coordinators: Connie Tomasetti, 203798-9766 & Mia Belanger 203-730-6660
PARISH NURSE MINISTRY Meets periodically throughout the year.
Contact: Carol Tyrrell (203)438-4049
DOROTHY DAY: The second Sunday of each month is our day of
service. Call Gladys Gannon at 203-438-2521.
PRAYER TREE: In times of crisis it is helpful to know that we are not
alone. If you need prayers for you or a loved one, please send
your prayer request to [email protected]. If you do not
have email or access to the internet you may contact Cyndi
Smalley-Markovitz at 203-605-8223.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Want to help? Need help? Call
Fr. Prince 438‐7292
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is the process by
which non‐baptized and Christians of other traditions are
welcomed into our Catholic Community. Please call the Parish
Office.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: This ministry provides rides to doctor appts.,
SES functions, and prepares meals as needed during illness or for
families with new babies. Beth Duff 203-894-8126.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Join us as we deepen our faith studying
the Word of God. Contacts: Anita Morris 203-744-0103 and Deb
Varnerin 203-209-2689
PARISH ADVISORY COUNCIL Meets the second Tuesday of the
month, September through June. Parishioners with questions or
suggestions should contact any PAC member listed.
Cindy Bruno 203-431-9548
Vince Daly 203-894-8635
Sonia Girolamo 203-743-3811 Michele Goodman 203-894-8999
Kelly Molloy 203-403-3566
Donna Keough 203-438-4885
Cyndi Markovitz 203-790-8803 Steve O’Hara 203-743-1327
Russell Porter 203-431-5757
David Shofi 203-438-9173
Barbara Siano 203-438-5063 Richard Tomasetti 798-9766
TRUSTEES
Tom Duff 203-894-8126
Victor Lampasso 203-438-5917
Cover Sheet
Church Name: St. Elizabeth Seton
520 Ridgebury Road
Ridgefield, CT. 06877
(203)438-7292
Contact: Sarah Sorgie
Printer: HP Laser Jet 2420D
Bulletin: #911188
Number of Pages Sent: 6 (including cover)
Date of Publication: 911188. 06-05-16