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) SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON Lenten Schedule Ash Wednesday Mass 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. Noon (scripture with ashes only); 7 p.m. (bilingual Mass) Weekday Masses: 7:00 a.m. Taize Prayer: Sundays of Lent at 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 4:30 p.m. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. First Fridays: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays: at 4:00 p.m. Penance Service: Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him Readings for the Week of February 14/15, 2015 Sunday: Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46/1Corinthians 10:3111:1/Mark/ 1:40-45 Monday: Genesis 4:1-15, 25/Mark 8:11-13 Tuesday: Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mark 8:14-21 Wednesday: Joel 2:12-18/2 Corinthians 5:206:2/Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Deuteronomy 30:15-20/Luke 9:22-25 Friday: Isaiah 58:--9a/Matthew 9:14-15 Saturday: Isaiah 58:9b-14/Luke 5:27-32 Sunday: Genesis 9:8-15/1 Peter 3:18-22/Mark1:12-15 Our Offering to God Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was $4,869.81.Second Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe $682.41 Thank you for supporting the work of your parish. Events This Week Wednesday February 18 Ash Wednesday (Masses) 7 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Noon (Rdgs/Ashes only) 7 p.m.(Bilingual mass) Friday February 20 Stations of the Cross 4:30 p.m. Lenten Devotion The Stations of the Cross are an extended reflection on the Jesus’ final journey toward His cross, death and resurrection. They are celebrated each Friday of Lent at 4:30 pm. All are welcome. Minimum Lenten Requirements Days of Abstinence (No meat) –Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday for all who have th reached their 14 birthday. Days of Fast (a limit of one meatless meal)-Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for all who have reached th their 18 birthday and are not yet 60 years old. (Two minimal meals may also be taken) Self-denial is encouraged voluntarily. Acts might include daily Mass, spiritual study, Lenten devotions, The Rosary and deeds of kindness. A Thought for Lent As you start your own Lenten Journey this week, remember the selfless sacrifice of Jesus, who gave all. A family of four can be fed one meal for $3.12. What could you give up to permit a Catholic Charities donation of that amount? Could you possibly give enough to feed a needy family for a month? Please give as generously as you can to Catholic Charities 2015 Appeal. Our combined gifts will benefit tens of thousands in Western New York. Learn more at ccwny.org or 716-218-1400. Soup and Scripture Sunday February 22 Taize Lenten Eve Prayer 6:30 p.m. Wed. February 25 7 pm soup/Scripture Remember that each Lenten Wednesday we gather at 6:25 p.m. in the rectory meeting room (downstairs) for a Soup and Scripture session. For the first session on Feb. 25, soup will be provided by the Adult Formation Committee. After that, volunteers will be solicited weekly for bread and soup. Lenten Evening Prayer Blessed Candles Still Available Looking Ahead Lenten Evening Prayer in the Taize Tradition will again be held here each Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. in our church. The Taize prayer form is borrowed from a famous interdenominational monastery in France and blends, song, scripture and silence. All are welcome to attend. Candles blessed for “Candlemas Day” were available last weekend for devotional use at home. If you still need a candle, you may come to the rectory for one. The suggested offering is $6 for a large candle and $1 per bag of 3 small votive candles. DUNKIRK, NEW YORK Notice Entrance/Scholarship Exam St. Francis High School will offer a Practice Entrance th & Scholarship Exam for all boys currently in 7 grade on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 8:30AM-12:00PM. This practice exam is in preparation for the exam which th all boys in 8 grade must take to gain admission to St. Francis High School. th It allows current 7 grade boys to become familiar with the exam, as well as help identify those areas that may need improvement prior to the actual test in the fall. There is no cost. The Admissions Office will also conduct an informational seminar for parents at 8:30am the morning of the exam. Please visit St. Francis High School Website at www.stfrancishigh.org to register or call Mr. Matthew Neyman, Director of Admissions, at (716)627-1200 ext. 455.or [email protected] Needed: Volunteers for Adoration Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is scheduled in our Side Chapel each Tuesday beginning after morning mass until 4:30 pm. All are welcome to come and pray as you wish. However we need several persons who can make a commitment to be present for an hour each week at one of these times. The unfilled slots are: 8 – 9 a.m.; 10 – 11 a.m. 1 – 2 p.m., 2- 3 p.m. and 3 – 4 p.m. If you can usually be present at one of these times, please call Rene Tarnowski at 366-4059. Thank You. On-Line Giving We are beginning to notice parish donations made online. We encourage you to consider this safe and easy way to give regular support to your parish. Not only is this method convenient, it can provide us a more stable source of income since those who cannot be present can contribute even when they are away. Go to www.seasdunkirkny.weshareonline.org. After opening the site, be sure to click on the “login” tab on the upper right hand corner. If you wish additional help, call Dan Hillman at the rectory 366-1750 or speak with Frank Valone 366-5299. Remember to Pray For The following who are ill: Bob Bartkowski, Aurea Echevarria, Fr. Dan Fiebelkorn, Frank Gawronski Jr.,Cindy Krebs, Chuck Milks, Rosemary Parisi, Fr. Thomas Quinlivan, Joel Rivera, CarolynSchmidt,DavidSinclair, And Fr. Charles Zadora 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. FEBRUARY 14/15, 2015 NOTICE: Parish Office will be closed Monday Feb 16th for the holiday. (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Intentions for Emily, Christarr, and Family by Frederick Mackowiak Sr. Sunday, February 15, 2015-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Richard Fijal by Barb Budniewski 11:00 a.m. Elaine Lanski (Anniv) by Family 2:30 p.m. Spanish- Raul Calderon Sanchez by Marie Calderon Monday February 16, 2015 -Weekday 7:00 a.m. Virginia Corsoro and Family by Mary Ann Corsoro Tuesday, February 17, 2015- Weekday- The Seven Holy Founders of the Service Order 7:00 a.m. Parishioners of SEAS 4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, February 18, 2015-Ash Wednesday 7:00 a.m. All Souls 8:30 a.m. NCCS Mary L. Haase (Birth) by Banach, Haase, Woelfle Families 12: 00 p.m. noon (Scripture with ashes only) 7:00 p.m. (Bi-lingual mass) All Souls Thursday, February 19, 2015 –Thursday after Ash Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Elizabeth Gancy (Birth) by Daughter Molly Friday, February 20, 2015—Friday after Ash Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Dolores Opeil by James and Cheryl Sheedy 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday February 21, 2015 –Saturday after Ash Wednesday –St Peter Damian bishop and doctor of the church 7:00 a.m. Berniece Yvonne Coughlin by Bob and Hanna Russell (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Veronica Ginley by Frederick Mackowiak Sunday, February 22, 2015-Firsy Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Janet Katta (Birth) by Family 11:00 a.m. Deceased members of Frank Ludwiszewski by Gary and Barb Thompson 2:30 p.m. Spanish- Evaristo Bautista Santiago MEMORIAL ST Chad C. Ellman by N.C.C.S. 1 Grade Class Richard Figal by Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dziduch Richard L. 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