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August 19, 2012
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Times
within our Catholic Tradition, we would gladly accept
Mission Statement
them to build up a strong and spiritual resource for our
We, the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, are an parish and its on-going life. Thank you for your
all-embracing, diverse Christian community who warmly welcomes consideration of this new project.
everyone to join us. We draw closer to God and one another through
An additional note...every two years, the Diocese of
worship, which nourishes us for service to our brothers and sisters.
Wilmington assigns to each parish a Missionary Priest who
We choose to combine our many gifts to teach, celebrate, evangelize,
speaks on behalf of the “Missions of the Catholic Church
help those in need and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus in word and deed.
the world over”. Our assigned weekend is August 25th and
Amen.
26th…and we welcome Fr. Charles from Liberia. Let us
welcome him with great joy as a fellow Catholic and as a
priest and brother in the Lord. Thank you for your
NOTES FROM FR. ROGER support of the Missionary activity of the Universal Church.
MENSAJES DE PADRE ROGER Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos Santificado sea tu
As we begin to focus on another school/academic year, Nombre Venga tu reino Hágase tu voluntad En la tierra
may God’s blessing be upon all the students of our parish. como en el cielo Danos hoy el pan de este día y perdona
Some of you have already begun, and many will soon nuestras deudas como nosotros perdonamos nuestros
begin. The intellect and its amazing power are gifts from deudores y no nos dejes caer en al tentación sino que
God. Let us be thankful and let us always strive to do our líbranos del malo. Amen.
best with the gifts that God has given to us. Young Parish Pilgrimage to New York City…mark your
people…study well and enjoy learning about God’s created calendars for Monday, January 7. In 2013, we begin a
world…it is a blessing to be able to learn and to grow in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Founding of our
one’s knowledge about life. beloved Parish. To honor this moment we will make a
To those of you who are teachers, administrators and pilgrimage to the Shrine of Mother Seton, her NYC
staff…thank you for your service to the young. My house/home, and then celebrate Mass at St. Patrick’s
undergraduate degree is in elementary and special Cathedral to prepare for our anniversary pilgrimage to
education (with a minor in history)…and I enjoy the Ireland. It will be a great Seton moment! More detail to
teaching moments of being a priest. Your gift of self to follow.
help others is greatly needed and appreciated. A special Liturgy Committee will meet on Monday September 10th
word of thanks to those who are catechesis and teach our at 7 pm in the DeSales Conference Room…there is much
Seton Children about their Catholic Faith. It is a joy to to plan during this up-coming Anniversary Year and the
minister with you. Cardinal’s Pastoral Visit to Seton parish).
Books are an important part of education. Many of us Nuestra Senora de Guadeloupe, ruega por nosotros.
now read on-line and that is very good. Our parish, in the
Formation Center, has a small library. This room and its PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
books are for any parishioner who would like to read up www.setonparish.net There your will find many of the
on some part of Church Life. Another important aspect liturgical, educational, sacramental and social events of our
of the Library is that it is also the room where the RCIA parish life. There you will also see the link to the Car
meets each Tuesday. There the faith is passed on with Raffle, which is a 2012 Silver Camaro...tickets are still
great enthusiasm and joy. available and it could be yours. Thanks for taking a chance
I would like to enhance the Library in two aspects…one on us! Fr. Roger
regarding the life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the other
in regards to the life of Bl. Pope John Paul II. If you have
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
any used but in-good shape books, DVD’s, CD’s or other
media forms about either of these two great persons Jos. 24, 1-2, 15-1718b, Eph. 5:21-32, Jn.6: 13-22
ADULT FORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Anita Wood - 322-6430 x314 Theresa Burke, ext. 102
msanitawood@verizon.net Theresa.Burke@setonparish.net
The Bible Reflection Group will meet Tuesday, at 7:00pm 2012-2013 Registration Forms are available in the
in the DeSales conference room. Religious Education Office, or from the Religious
Education Information bin on the wall in the Gathering
Thought of the Week…. Space or at www.setonparish.net.
If your children were in RCIA this past year and came into
the Church at Easter, we would like to invite them into
MASS INTENTIONS The Religious Education Program. They would be with a
community of their peers continuing to learn about our
Saturday, August 18 faith. For more information contact Lucy at ext. 101.
5:00pm George Drysdale SETON’S YOUTH MINISTRY
Sunday, August 19 Mary Holmburg Ext. 104
7:30am Cecillia Vu & Marvin Sumner Mary.Holmburg@setonparish.net
9:15am Margaret Crossan Another GREAT year in Youth Ministry!
11:00am Margaret Crossan Looking forward to 2012/2013. Hope to find you here!
Monday, August 20 Registration forms and the activity calendar will be
8:30am James Simpkiss available in the gathering space the end of August.
YMLC-Youth Ministry Leadership Committee
Tuesday, August 21
Adult and Youth representing the multiple facets of the
7:00pm Larry Joe Marek parish life gathered at the same table to discuss ideas, plan
Wednesday, August 22 for responding to the needs of our young people, and
strategizing ways to best engage young people in the life of
8:30am Esmeroldo Esrocapio the parish. Our meeting schedule has been set for the
Thursday, August 23 2012/2013 year. We will be meeting on the 4th Tuesday of
each month beginning August 28th.
8:30am Phyllis McCree
If you are interested in joining or want addition
Saturday, August 25 information regarding this committee, contact Mary
5:00pm Margaret Crossan Holmburg, Coordinator of Youth Ministry X104.
Sunday, August 26 2012 CONFIRMATION PROGRAM REMINDERS:
7:30am David Hughes Parents if you have not sent in your packets for the retreat,
please do so. If your child missed our last session and has
9:15am William Hart not received, completed and returned the retreat
11:00am Carlota Abril permission packet, please contact Mary Holmburg X104,
Lucy Lopez x101 or Theresa Burke x102 ASAP.
RCIA
Retreat- The weekend retreat will be held Sept. 7-9th. So be
690-9032 or maureenremedio@gmail.com (Adult) sure to mark your calendars and save the date.
325-1069 or cwetty@rmgglaw.com (Children) 2012 Confirmation Mass will be held on Saturday October
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF 20, 2012 at 5pm Mass. Questions regarding confirmation
ADULTS is the process by which non-baptized adults, should be directed to Mary Holmburg x104. Parish
and children seven years and older, join the Catholic Community, please pray for our young Candidates as they
Church. The process is also for those adults and children prepare for this upcoming blessing.
baptized Protestant who want to become Catholic, and for
those baptized Catholic but who have not received any
other sacrament.
SAN MARCOS COMMITTEE: This weekend, 8/18 &
8/19, a Medical Supply Reverse Collection for our
sister community of Nueva Buena Vista in Guatemala.
Due to international shipping regulations, we can only
BROTHER KNIGHTS, our next meeting will be accept approved items. Donation boxes will be in the
Gathering Space starting 8/26 through 9/2. Please contact
Tuesday, August 28, at 7:30pm in the Seton Center. Have
Marie McFarlin at marie.mcfarlin@gmail.com or 834-3462
a safe and enjoyable summer.
with questions.
To all men in the Parish interested in learning what the
Knights do and about joining our Organization, please call THE DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON welcomes
Mike Garko, Grand Knight, @ 836-6007. Thank you applicants for a new class of Permanent Deacons that will
begin formation in January 2013. The five-year
DIOCESE MOVES FORWARD with the Bishop’s preparation program consists of spiritual, academic, and
Priorities, we also must recognize that the responsibility pastoral formation. Spiritual formation programs are held
for healing continues. This week’s Dialog offers an one Saturday a month during the initial year of
interview with a Compliance Oversight Committee discernment. Academic formation will begin in September
member sharing her views on the work of the Diocese and 2013 and takes place one weekend a month from
her hope for the future. The purpose of the Oversight September to June. Applicants must be between the ages
Committee is to review the implementation process within of 30 and 60.
parishes, schools and programs of the diocese for Information nights are scheduled from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at
consistent and thorough compliance with the diocesan the following locations:
response to the Charter for the Protection of Children: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 Corpus Christi, Elsmere
For the Sake of God’s Children. For additional information, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 Holy Cross, Dover, DE
visit the Communications’ Corner website at Wives of interested men are invited and strongly
www.dioceseofwilmington.steiergroup.net featuring a encouraged to attend. For further information and
“Responsibility to Healing” section registration, please contact the Office for Deacons at 302-
PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT 573-2390.
Offertory 8/12/12 $10,683.15 INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT NIGHT…
Mortgage Reduction $ 1,630.45 First: On Saturday October 27, 2012 from 6PM to
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one other 10:30PM, we will be having our 2nd annual International
as good stewards of God’s varied grace…so that in all Delight Night event at Christ the Teacher School. The
things God may be glorified.” 1Peter 4: 10-11 buffet will include ethnic foods (many from local
Thank you for your continued support. restaurants) along with salad, dessert, wine, beer and soft
drinks. Entertainment, a stellar silent auction, a "Pig-Out"
CLEANING CORP – Team “B” is scheduled for Friday, raffle, door prizes and other fun activities are included.
August 24th at 9am. Thanks to all our faithful church Our bishop, Most Rev. Francis Malooly will be in
cleaners. Anyone interested in helping out please call 302- attendance. The cost per person is only $25. Send your
366-8988. check made out to: Christ the Teacher School to Christ
the Teacher School, C/O Mary Jo Frohlich, 2451 Frazer
Road, Newark, DE 19702. Your tickets will be ready for
WALK, ROLL N’ RUN FOR ATAXIA… My name is
you at the door. I will confirm that we have your check
Joe DeCrescenzo, a long time parishioner and I have
and reservation by email.
ataxia. Ataxia is a rare neurological disease in which the
brain cells in the cerebellum die, causing poor coordination Second: We will have a program book and you can
and balance, slurred speech, and difficulty swallowing. It is support the Global Solidarity Partnership with San
fatal in some cases. Marcos. The levels of support are: Platinum $100. Gold
$75. Silver $50. and Bronze $25. We will also have a
There will be a Walk, Roll n’ Run at Glasgow Park,
"Special Supporter" level for all donations over $100.
Newark, on Sept. 29, to raise awareness of ataxia, raise
Send your check made out to Christ the Teacher School,
funds for the National Ataxia Foundation, and to make the
C/O Mary Jo Frohlich, 2451 Frazer Road, Newark, DE
local community aware of our support group. We look
19702. Email me (maryjofrohlich@gmail.com) or let me
forward to you joining our team and hope to see you there!
know when you send your check how you would like your
There is more information on the table in the Gathering name printed in the program book.
Space. The website for the event is
https://naf.myetap.org/fundraiser/12DEPAwrnr/. Feel
free to contact me, or my wife Cathy, at (302) 369-9287.
