ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH
328 WASHINGTON AVE. DUNKIRK, NEW YORK 14048 PHONE 716-366-1750 FAX 716-366-4398
Web Site: www.seasdunkirkny.org
E-mail address: [email protected]
Parish Vision
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church seeks to be a vibrant and diverse faith community.
We are nourished by the Eucharist and empowered by the Spirit to spread the message of the Gospel to the
larger community through our many ministries and outreach opportunities.
PASTOR
Rev. Dennis G. Riter
IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Walter Werbicki
RECTORY
366-1750
Mary Jo Kessler (Administrative Assistant)
Daniel B. Hillman (Financial Administrative
Coordinator)
SCHOOL
366-0630
(Northern Chautauqua Catholic School)
Principal, John Georger
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, 366-2827
R.C.I.A. & C.I.C.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
(Christian Initiation of Children)
Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, 366-2827
ST. MARY’S CEMETERY
Mr. Kenneth R. Drozdziel, Superintendent, 366-2371
HOLY MASSES
Saturday Vigil – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – 8:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Spanish
Daily – 7:00 a.m.
Holy Days – As announced in bulletin
SICK CALLS
Any time, day or night. Call the Rectory as soon as possible
Please call the Rectory for an appointment.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Tuesday 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (concludes with Evening Prayer)
First Fridays 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (concludes with Evening Prayer
and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
Every Saturday at 4 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday 4 p.m.
YOUNG ADULTS
Upon reaching their 19th birthday should assume their own
identity by registering with the parish.
REGISTRATION & WELCOMING OF NEW PARISHIONERS
BAPTISMS
Third Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m.
BAPTISM PREPARATION PROGRAM
Both parents are asked to attend the baptismal preparation
class prior to the celebration of the sacrament, the ideal time to
attend is during the pregnancy. Please call for an appointment.
MARRIAGES
Wedding arrangements should be made at least six months
prior to the desired date. Call Rectory for an appointment.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
A prospective godparent or sponsor needs some evidence that
he/she is an active, contributing member of the parish and leads
a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith. We can only give such
testimony to those who are actually parish members.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 pm, 1:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays)
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON
Welcome into the Catholic Church
I am the good shepherd
Amy Reed, who was raised in the Methodist Tradition,
learned about the faith of Catholics following the baptism
of her daughter last April at the Easter Vigil. Amy herself
later expressed a desire to know more about our faith
and joined our local RCIA group. She is now ready to be
formally received into the Catholic Church. This Sunday
we will welcome her into our family of faith at the 11:00
mass.
We rejoice with her and will do our best to
support her as she lives her Christian faith through the
Catholic Tradition.
Catholic Home Mission Collection Today
Readings for the Week of April 26, 2015
Sunday:
Acts 4:8-12/John 3:1-2/John 10:11-18
Monday:
Acts 11:1-18/John 10:1-10
Tuesday:
Acts 11:19-26/John 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24—13:5a/John 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/John 13:16-20
Friday;
Acts 13:26-33/John 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/John 14:7-14
Sunday:
Acts 9:26-31/1John 3:18-24/John 15:4a, 5b
Our Offering to God
Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was
$5,245.67. Thank you for supporting the work of your
parish.
Events This Week
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Saturday, April 25 ,
 Confirmation Retreat Gym 12 noon to 6 p.m.
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Monday, April 27 ,
 First Eucharist Parent/Student Mtg. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday April 28th
 Adoration 7:30 a.m.-4; 30 p.m.
 Confirmation @ Holy Trinity 7 p.m.
. Wednesday April 29
 RICA @ SEAS 6:30 p.m.
Looking Ahead
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Friday May 1
 Adoration first Friday
Sunday May 3rd
 First Eucharist Retreat 1 p.m. to?
Your support in today’s second collection will
strengthen the Church at home and help mission
dioceses right here in the United States The Catholic
Home Mission Appeal supports those areas of our nation
that lack the resources to provide basic pastoral ministry.
Thank you for your solidarity with struggling regions of
the American Church. Your donation may encourage a
church vocation, provide catechesis to children or give
support to floundering families.
Regional Confirmation at Holy Trinity
This Tuesday three of our High School Youth will be
among those to be confirmed by Msgr. David Slubecky
at Holy Trinity Church. They are: Alison Cortes, William
Gilroy and Israel Navarro. In addition; an adult, Crystal
Pacheco, will receive the Sacrament that evening. We
congratulate them as well as Michael Jung, a home
school student, who was confirmed by Bishop Malone at
the Cathedral last week. They join five Spanish speaking
adults who were confirmed at the Spanish Mass on
Sunday, April 12.
Coming Soon – Mark Your Calendar!
Don’t miss the Friday Night Movie and Pizza on May
15. Pizza will be served at 6:00 pm followed by the
Movie, “GOD’S NOT DEAD.” Have you ever thought,
‘What do I really believe about God?’ The film features a
College Student who is challenged to defend his faith
and prove to his class that ‘God’s Not Dead.’ This
entertaining and profound PG film is earning national
attention and applause. Enjoy pizza and dessert prior to
the film. This event is sponsored by the Adult
Education/Faith Formation Committee and is free of
charge.
Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner
Come enjoy good food and company at St. Joseph
Parish in Fredonia on Wednesday, May 6 from 4 pm till ?
Tickets will be available at the door. The price is $7 for
adults and $4.50 for children, 12 and under. Take-outs
are available for the same price. There will be a Cash
Give-Away with prizes totaling $500 and also a Theme
Basket Raffle. Please come and enjoy a great pasta
dinner with family and friends.
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Mid-Day # 736 Jerry Dziduch
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# 208 Loretta Nikitas
DUNKIRK, NEW YORK
APRIL 25/26, 2015
Parish Building and Grounds Committee
If you have interest and experience in building
maintenance or landscaping, we encourage you to join
the building and grounds committee that oversees the
work of the church, rectory and cemetery. Please
contact Zen Olow at 640-2776. Thank you!
Position Available – Maintenance Worker
We welcome Merry Jade Santiago Melgar daughter of
Carlos Santiago and Julia Santiago Melgar baptised on
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April 19 , 2015.
This parish is seeking a full time Maintenance Worker.
Required: minimum 2 years’ experience in maintenance
and repair (general plumbing, carpentry, basic electrical,
mechanical) plus janitorial, snow removal and yard work.
Drug screening required. Applications at parish office,
328 Washington Ave Dunkirk. Send resume to
[email protected] or 366-1750 by Mon. May
11, 2015.
Cemetery Seasonal Help Needed
(Vigil)
5:00 p.m. Janet Katta by the Family
We are seeking seasonal workers for the summer time.
Prospective workers must be at least 18 years old,
capable of doing demanding physical work and able to
pass drug screening. Jobs are weather dependent will
probably begin around last April. To apply, come to St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Office for a job application.
Sunday, April 26, 2015-Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:00 a.m. Luisa Ruiz and Deacon Jose Ruiz by the Ruiz
Family
11:00 a.m. Dolores H. Lentz by Len and Dollie Schrantz
2:30 p.m. Antonio and Angel Pagan by the Pagan
Vazquez Family
May Crowning
Monday, April 27, 2015-Easter Weekday
7:00 a.m. Lillian Czarneki (anniv) By the Family
Mary, the Mother of God, has a special place in our
hearts. She is that perfect disciple who welcomed the
Word (Luke 1:38) and reflected upon it in her heart (Luke
2:51). We rightly give her the title “Mother of the Church”
for she was the first vessel of God’s Presence
anticipating the church as the bearer of the Lord in the
world.
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On Sunday, May 3 , we will honor Mary with the
traditional May crowning. This will take place after
communion at the 11am mass.
Parenting Perspective
“Come to Christ, a living stone, rejected by human
beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God.” (1
Peter 2:4) Sometimes one of our children may feel
rejected or left out. Perhaps they are socially awkward,
visually unattractive, or handicapped in some way.
Share a time you felt rejected with the child.
Remember to Pray For
The following who are ill:
Charles Dye Sr., Frank Gawronski Jr.,
Gerry Haase, Cindy Krebs, Chuck Milks,
Joel Rivera, Carolyn Schmidt, David Sinclair
Call us or leave an e-mail at [email protected] to
include a name on this listing. A listing is normally for three
weeks only. If someone should improve, please inform us so
we can remove the name.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015- St Peter Chanel, priest and
martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, priest
7:00 a.m. Victoria J. Mikula by Sandy and Leo Bain
4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday, April 29, 2015-St.Catherine of Siena,
virgin and doctor of the church
7:00 a.m. Parishioners of SEAS
Thursday, April 30, 2015-Easter Weekday-St.Pius Pope
7:00 a.m. Louise Nowak by Robert Wolfe
8:30 a.m. NCCS-Teri Scholand by the Warren Family
Friday, May 1, 2015-Easter Weekday- St. Joseph the
worker
7:00 a.m. Aurea Echevarria Torres by Leo and Sandy Bain
and Carolyn Terese
Saturday, May 2, 2015-St. Athanasius, bishop and doctor
of the church
7:00 a.m. Richard Fijal by Dick Anson
(Vigil)
5:00 p.m. Matthew Whalen by the Family
Sunday, May 3,, 2015-Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:00 a.m. Robert C. Bartkowski by Sylvia and Dave De
Rider Family
11:00 a.m. Fortunato Pucciarelli by Melony and Al Feser
2:30 p.m. Angel M. Rosas by Kachermeyer and Burns
Families
Richard L. Conti-Parishioner
338 Central Ave, Dunkirk, Suite 310
363-7072
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