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UCHARISTIA  Plus
October 26, 2014
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
522 East Flournoy Lucas Road
Shreveport, Louisiana 71115
(318) 798-1887
Reverend Philip F. Michiels, Pastor
4 pm
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE WEEK AT St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton, October 26—November 2
 Sunday, October 26
Scripture: Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thess 1:5-10; Matt 22:34-40
Masses: 4 pm +Jennifer Osherowitz & Sestilia Poli/
+Mary Rambin Laffitte/8:15 am Parish
11 am +Joe & Josephine Provenza/+Scott Brown
5 pm +Connie Wall
OPENING HYMN
Love Divine, #622
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Refrain: The Lord is kind
and merciful
GIFTS
We Have Been Told, #699
9:30 am, GIFT
9:30 am, History of the Catholic Church in the Burleigh Center
9:30 am, Adult Faith Sharing in the Burleigh Center
9:30 am, Christian Initiation in Library House
Noon, Fall Fest
4 pm, High School Choir in the church
COMMUNION
Now We Remain, #694
 Monday,
October 27
 Tuesday,
October 28
CLOSING HYMN
Send Down the Fire, #466
8:15 am, 11 am, 5 pm
OPENING HYMN
No Longer Strangers, #718
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Refrain: I love you, Lord
my strength
GIFTS
Jesu, Jesu, #409
COMMUNION
Take and Eat, #831
CLOSING HYMN
We Are Called, #718
Scripture: Eph 4:32-5:8; Luke 13:10-17
7:30 am, Mass in the Chapel, +Joseph Chennakatt
5:30 pm, Elementary Choir in the church
6:30 pm, Middle School Choir in the church
6:30 pm, St. Vincent de Paul in 7th grade classroom
7 pm, Scouts in the Library Building
7 pm, Young at Heart in the Burleigh Center
Scripture: Eph 2:19-22; Luke 6:12-16
6 pm, Grief Support in the church
6:30 pm, Finance Council in the Burleigh Center
6:30 pm, Bible Study in the Burleigh Center
8 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous in the Library Building
 Wednesday, October 29
Scripture: Eph 6:1-9; Luke 13:22-30
7:30 am, Mass in the Chapel, SI: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Unger
9:30 am, Bible Study in the Burleigh Center
1 pm, Yarn Angels in the Burleigh Center
6:30 pm, HS Youth Fall Series at Youth House
THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK!
 Thursday, October 30
Scripture: Eph 6:10-20; Luke 13:31-35
6:30 pm, Bible Study in the Burleigh Center
We invite EVERY HOUSEHOLD in the parish to set
aside a few moments to reflect on the question
during the course of the week.
Theme: .The Greatest Commandment: LOVE
This Week's Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-40
 Friday,
October 31
THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Everything we value
and everyone we choose to love (or hate) is
another bit of evidence for our primary
allegiance. Where is your allegiance? Are you
for or against Jesus Christ?
 Sunday, November 2
Scripture: Wisdom 3:1-9; Romans 6:3-9; John 6:37-40
Daylight Savings Time ends
Feed My Lambs
9:30 am, Religious Educations sessions
4 pm, High School Choir in the church
Scripture: Phil 1:1-11; Luke 14:1-6
 Saturday, November 1
Scripture: Rev 7:2-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matt 5:1-12
PRAYER INTENTIONS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
OCTOBER 25—NOVEMBER 1
Russell Peterson; Art Kislack (father of
Susan Torma); Edna Brown
Saturday: Mary Bogues, Kristen Hulshouser,
Mena Lewis, Father Phil, Jennifer Micinski,
Cindy Rogers, Joe Trenado, Isabella Waldrop
Sunday: Robert Latour, Eddie Melvin
Monday: Mary Catherine Cobbs, Alan Florea, David Letsinger,
Aaron McDonald, Reed Sepulvado, Jake Wyss
Tuesday: Chase Hall, Renae Leone, Sam Nadeau, Joan Stroud
Wednesday: Anne Duzan, Timothy Lanigan, Sonya Miller, Susan
Royle, Sarah Yarbrough
Thursday: DJ Belanger, Anna Brown, Alan Freyer, Maureen Gray,
Harvey Guillot, Richie Kilpatrick, Terry Sermons, Danny Vento
Friday: Joseph Domeier, Sarah Donahue, Peggy Hamiter,
Catherine McKay
Please pray for our sick who are listed on our
prayer wall.
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PRAYS FOR
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY especially:
Linden Adams, Dennis, Peter &
Timothy Banks, Michael Bargmann, Oscar & Tina Betancourt, Marc Bradle, Jeffrey
Bragg, Rodney Brown, Terry
Christiansen, Mark Church,
Kenneth & Trisha Cobb, John
Michael Cockerham, Jack Delo,
Todd Derrick, Michael Farley, Nicholas Godfrey, John
Graham, Randy Green, William, Diana & Waverly
Hock, David Hume, David Jeansonne, Melanie Jones,
Chuck Kelly, Tiffany Krebsbach, James Languirand,
Aaron & Joe LeBlanc, Andrew Ligon, Alex & Jessica
Luyando, Janeen Mathies, Scott Maytan, Somer McFarlain, Jay Mitchell, Sean Murphy, Robert Nordberg, Chris
Occhiuzzo, Mitch Rambin, Joseph Roe, Dana Romero,
Tyler Sheets, Brandon Sieve, Beau Skonieczny, Ben
Smith, Bradley Stevens, Matthew Titus, Joseph Torma,
M. T. Turner, Danny Vento, Scott Wilson, Jonathan Wyche, Josh Yarbrough, Dennis Zabka
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Wall of Remembrance
During the month of November we
remember those who have died.
Bring a picture of your loved one for the
wall and put their name in the Memorial
Book.
FALL FEST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
(after the 11 AM Mass)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday, November 7
8 am – 5 pm
Chapel in the Burleigh Center
There will be fun for all with age-appropriate booths such
as fishing booth, cake walk, penny toss, and much more!
The Knights of Columbus will be cooking hot dogs and
hamburgers. The space walk will be here for our children
to enjoy. Our Middle School Youth will be staffing the
booths. Make plans to come, bring the kids, eat, play,
and enjoy the fellowship.
There is NO CHARGE to participate in the various activities! The Knights will provide lunch on a donation only
basis.
Benediction is at 5 pm
Sign up in the foyer
PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE, TIME
AND TALENT CARD TO THE CHURCH
OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
SUPPORTS OUR
TROOPS
Christmas shipment pack date Saturday,
NOVEMBER 8
The Shreveport Chapter of Operation Support Our Troops
(OSOT), Inc. will be packing Christmas boxes on Saturday,
November 8. Our chapter has been asked to send goods to 850
soldiers this year at Christmas. We will not be doing the
Christmas stocking collection this year. To bring Christmas
smiles to the faces of 850 soldiers, the Shreveport Chapter
would greatly appreciate EVERY SEAS parish family to donate
one or more items for us to pack/ship. Deadline for all items to
be placed in the blue recycling container outside of the church
building is Friday, November 7 by 5 pm.
Good items to purchase/donate:
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Instant hot chocolate mix/coffee, tea, creamer/sugar
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Instant oatmeal/grits
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Ramen instant soup (NOT PORK FLAVORED)
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Tuna in foil packs
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crackers
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Tube socks
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Non-aerosol athlete foot medication
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Blistex/Chaptick
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Small games (unwrapped) & puzzle books
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Blank Christmas cards to send to their families (not overtly
religious themes)
ADULT FAITH FORMATION:
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: Our scripture study/
faith sharing group meets every Sunday at 9:30 am in the left
side room of the Burleigh Center. Newcomers are welcome to
all these offerings – you will find fellowship as well as plenty
of coffee and Holy Angels cookies! Facilitator: Ajay Jawahar
History of the Catholic Church (Part 1) The Church started
with a handful of people in an upper room in Jerusalem and
now is over a billion strong. How did this happen? Join us this
fall as we return to the early years of the Church and explore its
rich history- from the first Pentecost, through the spread of
Christianity to Rome and beyond. Sundays at 9:30 am in the
Burleigh Center center room; Contact Michelle Brown for more
info [email protected]
RCIA, Sundays, 9:30 am in Library Building. Facilitators:
Deacon Mike Whitehead and Vicki Gorham
Grief Support, Tuesdays, 6 pm in Church sanctuary. Facilitator: Cathy Cobb
Wednesday Morning Bible Study, 9:30 am in Burleigh Center. Facilitator: Cathy Cobb.
Great Adventure Bible Studies
***Gospel of Matthew Study – starts 10-28-14 at 6:30 every
Tuesday in the Burleigh Center
***Bible Timeline Study – starts 1-8-15 at 6:30 every Thursday
in the Burleigh Center
The Bible Timeline is the recommended study to begin the
Great Adventure Series. It sets the foundation for all the other
studies we go through. The recommended donation to participate in one of the studies is $50 which includes a study
binder. The binders must be preordered so please RSVP if you
would like to attend. For more info or to sign up please contact
Cameron Dean, 734-8848, [email protected] or Amy
Dean, 455-0606, [email protected]
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Handmade Christmas cards and/or artwork made by children
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notes/letters of appreciation & encouragement

monetary donations to help defray shipping costs (checks
should be made to OSOT, Inc)
For more information about you can help the Shreveport chapter of OSOT, Inc., contact Shirley Olivieri-Mathies at 219-7488
(best time 8-11 pm). On behalf of all deployed troops and their
families, thank you for your ongoing support of this project!
High School Fall Series
Wednesdays from 6:30-8 pm in the youth
house!
Wednesday evening series on the Mass – 6:30 pm Wednesday Evenings beginning NEXT Wednesday, October 29:
This fall, Mrs. Amy Dean has volunteered to lead a 7 week
series on the Mass for our High School students on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8 pm, beginning NEXT Wednesday, October
High School Bible Class
29 and ending Wednesday, December 17 (no session the week
Sundays at 9:30 am in the youth house!
of Thanksgiving). They will gather in the youth house. The
Elana and Brian Davidson have volunteered to teach a class on
kids will be invited to consider what they are already experiSacred Scripture on Sundays at 9:30 in the youth house for our
encing when we gather for Mass and to ponder what that exHigh School youth. Brian, who is working on a Master’s in
perience means. Mrs. Amy will lead our youth in better underPastoral Ministry from the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extenstanding the structure and meaning of the Mass, forming and
sion program, and Elana, who serves as Faith Formation Assiscultivating attitudes that help them celebrate it, and developing
tant and has coordinated Christian initiation for children in the
skills that promote their “full, conscious, and active participaparish for the last seven years, will help our HS youth undertion” in the Mass. This series is intended to serve as both a
stand how God is revealed in Sacred Scripture, give backsupplement and a complement to our High School Bible class
ground information on the Bible, delve more deeply into the
which meets Sundays at 9:30 am in the youth house. All high
Old and New Testament, and understand how Scripture is releschool students are invited to participate and to invite a friend.
vant in our lives today. All HS youth are welcome! For more
3 For more information, please contact Mrs. Amy Dean at 455information contact Elana Davidson 934-2895, epdavid0606, [email protected]
[email protected]
What’s Up in the Parish
Sunday Scripture study group meets at 9:30
am in the Burleigh Center - all are welcome!
Sunday Morning Study: facilitated by Michelle
Brown at 9:30 am in the Burleigh Center. History of the
Catholic Church (Part 1) The Church started with a
handful of people in an upper room in Jerusalem and now
is over a billion strong. How did this happen? Join us this
fall as we return to the early years of the Church and
explore its rich history- from the first Pentecost, through
the spread of Christianity to Rome and beyond. Any
questions, contact Michelle at [email protected].
St. Vincent de Paul meets Mondays, 6:30 pm in
the 7th Grade Building; for more info contact Carl Bigner,
865-5808.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays 8 pm
in the Library Building; for more info contact Bob, 3931400.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study, 9:30 am in
Burleigh Center. All are welcome. For more info contact
Cathy Cobb
Yarn Angels meet Wednesdays, 1-3 pm in the
Burleigh Center; they make hats and lap blankets for
those in need. Yarn or monetary donations are gratefully
accepted. If you want to knit for charity and don’t know
how to crochet or knit, they will teach you. All are
welcome! For more info contact Marie Vallillo, 797-9582.
"Young at Heart” meet Mon., Oct. 27, 7 pm in the
Burleigh Center;
Dr. Julia Doolin, a psychological
consultant, is the guest speaker. Her topic is Marian
Apparitions. For more info contact Ray Vallillo, 797-9582.
Knights of Columbus meet Mon., Nov. 3, 6:30
pm to pray the rosary; 7 pm for the meeting in the
Burleigh Center; Everyone is invited to pray the rosary
and is not limited to K of C members. For more info
contact Eduardo Gonzalez-Toledo, 797-6067.
St. Anne's Circle meet Thurs., Nov. 6, 10 am in
the Burleigh Center. We would love to have YOU join us!
Please contact Kathy Cobb at 455-9172 or
[email protected] for more information.
Out and About Dinner Club for ages 20’s, 30’s
and 40’s meet on Sat., Nov. 8 at 6 pm at El Petrillio on
Youree Dr. Please RSVP with Denise Jensen by text at
780-8744 or email at [email protected].
Our Lady's Ladies meet Wed., Nov. 12 at 6 pm
at Monjuni's Restaurant, Louisiana Ave. Please call Mary
Ann Milligan at 564-1491 if you would like to join us
Youree Fellowship meet Nov. 20, 6:30 pm in the
Burleigh Center for dinner and presentation. RSVP Mary
and Dwight Prevost 746-6707. For more info call Ann
Weeks, 797-3757. Everyone welcome
Ellerbe Fellowship meet Thurs. Nov. 20, at 6:45
pm at the home of Bill & Claire McDonald. For directions
and information about the group, please contact Iris
Poche at the following: 798-5833, or [email protected]
What’s Up Elsewhere
St. Catherine’s St. Vincent de Paul Food
Pantry continues to operate and in need of volunteers. Call
Martha Pasquier, 925-6418, for more info.
Protecting God’s Children session is scheduled for
the following dates:
** Nov. 12; Dec. 10; Jan. 14, 6 pm, Catholic Center
All employees and volunteers with or responsible for children,
who have not yet done so, are required to attend. Concerned
parents, grandparents and other adults are strongly encouraged
to attend. To pre-register, go to www.virtus.org, click
“Registration” on the left side of the screen, and follow the
instructions in the middle of the screen. Onsite registration is
also available
The Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows will hold The
Love of Christ Impels Me day of reflection for young ladies on
Sat., Nov. 15, 8 am – 5 pm at their convent, 9894 Norris Ferry
Road. For more information email them at [email protected].
The Poor Man's Supper is Sun., Nov. 23, 5:30-7
pm at First Methodist Church. This is the annual fundraiser for
Christian Services and they rely on donations for the soup-andbread meal rather than selling tickets. For more information
contact Dotye Sue Stanford at 841-8208 or
Our own Dorothy
[email protected].
Jarzabek will be awarded the Sister Margaret McCaffery award
for her service with St. Vincent de Paul.
SEAS SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SPONSORS
FEED MY LAMBS
weekend of November 1-2
All donations are most gratefully accepted, however, this
month we are most in need of:

MONETARY DONATIONS

OATMEAL/GRITS
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CANNED FRUITS (no sugar)
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PEANUT BUTTER

MUFFIN MIXES

HEARTY SOUPS
(PLEASE AVOID HIGHLY PERISHABLE, SPICY OR
EXOTIC FOODS)
Thanksgiving Baskets!
Make this a truly thankful Thanksgiving by sharing
with others! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(SVDP) will give you all the information you need to
prepare and deliver a basket, or if you prefer, SVDP
will prepare a basket for you to deliver at a cost of
$40. If you are unable to personally deliver your gift,
SVDP will deliver the basket you have purchased or
prepared. Members of the Society will be at all
Masses on the weekend of Nov. 8 & 9. The Society
4 is truly thankful for your continued support in helping
those less fortunate than ourselves.