March 01, 2015 | Second Sunday of Lent
CHURCH PHYSICAL ADDRESS
5225 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, Florida 34116
MAILING ADDRESS & OFFICE LOCATION
5260 28th Avenue SW
Naples, FL 34116
PASTOR
Rev. Dennis J. Harten, O.S.A.
SPANISH MINISTRY
Father Luis H. Pacheco
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil ..................... 3:00 pm & 4:30pm
Saturday Vigil Mass in Spanish ........6:30pm
Sunday Liturgies ................... 7:30am, 9:00am
& 10:30am
Daily Liturgy (Monday-Saturday) ..... 8:00am
RECONCILIATION SATURDAY
CONTACT US
E-MAIL
Marrie McLaughlin, Principal
(239) 455-2262
[email protected]
WEBSITE: stelizabethseton.org
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Telephone.............................. (239) 455-3900
Fax ............................................ (239) 455-6895
Prayer Line ................................. extension 301
DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL MINISTRY
Joan Hayden ......................... extension 203
BUSINESS MANAGER
David Mowery....................... extension 202
OFFICE MANAGER
Denine Cascio-Snyder ...... extension 201
SPANISH MINISTRY
Christian Davis
(239) 370.1408
The General Meeting is the first Monday of
the month at 7:30pm. The KOC Hall is located at 6120 Golden Gate Parkway.
MARRIAGES
Arrangements must be made six months in
advance by calling the Parish Office.
BAPTISM
Baptism classes for parents who are registered participating members of the Parish
will be held once a month. Please call the
Parish Office for further information.
Father Luis H. Pacheco ..... extension 207
English .................................................. 4:00pm
Spanish................................................. 6:00pm
MUSIC MINISTRY
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
FAITH FORMATION FACILITATOR
Monday - Friday ............. 8:30am - 4:00pm
ST. ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL
Carl Granieri........................... extension 204
Susan Reagan ...................... extension 208
The Safe Environment Program
As part of the Safe Environment Program, the Diocese of Venice
requires that all employees and those volunteers who work with
children and/or vulnerable adults be fingerprinted and trained in
Safe environment. For further information, visit the Diocesan
website at dioceseofvenice.org.
march 2015 at a glance...
DATE
Saturday
February 28
MASS
INTENTIONS
EVENTS
8:00 am
For the Nieces & Nephews of
the Comito Family
3:00 pm Leo Fitzsimmons
4:30 pm The Yuhasz Family
Sunday
March 01
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
Monday
March 02
8:00 am
Ernie Lesson
Tuesday
March 03
8:00 am
For the people
Wednesday
March 04
8:00 am
Thursday
March 05
St. Vincent de Paul Van Pickup
Claire Poole
Alvera & Richard Martin
Alice & Mike Clifford
8:45
5:00
5:00
6:00
am
pm
pm
pm
St. Vincent de Paul Van Pickup
Blestways - School
Eucharist Series - PC
Faithways - PH
Discipleways - PH
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
RCIA/Confirmation - MR
English Prayer Group - CC
Emmaus Men - PH
Phyllis Murphy
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Emmaus Women - CC
Welcome Committee - MR
Spanish Choir - C
8:00 am
Frances Denkovich
4:00
6:30
6:30
7:00
Music Ministry - C
Sp. Prayer Group - PH
Christian Service Committee - MR
Eng. Choir - C
Friday
March 06
8:00 am
Stefanski - Pospeck Families
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:15 pm
Saturday
March 07
8:00 am Thomas, Dolores & Tommy Shea
3:00 pm Josephine & Anthony Balio & Son
4:30 pm Altagrace Aime
Sunday
March 08
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
Monday
March 09
8:00 am
Fitzgerald & Coyle Families
Tuesday
March 10
8:00 am
For the people
Wednesday
March 11
8:00 am
Bozewicz Family
Thursday
March 12
8:00 am
Friday
March 13
8:00 am
Saturday
March 14
8:00 am Diane Gulley
3:00 pm John Balio
4:30 pm Caroline Andretta
Sunday
March 15
Building Codes:
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
Pat Lynch
Betty Smith
Irene Yonfrieda
pm
pm
pm
pm
Fish Fry - PH
Stations of the Cross Eng. - C
Stations of the Cross Sp. - C
St. Vincent de Paul Van Pickup
8:45
5:00
5:00
6:00
am
pm
pm
pm
St. Vincent de Paul Van Pickup
Blestways - School
Eucharist Series - PC
Faithways - PH
Discipleways - PH
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
RCIA/Confirmation - MR
English Prayer Group - CC
Emmaus Men - PH
John Peterson
4:00
6:30
6:30
7:00
Music Ministry - C
Sp. Prayer Group - PH
Admin. & Finance Committee - MR
Eng. Choir - C
Michael DeMarco
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:15 pm
Rev. James Chaseley
Irene Kovach
Ann & Walter Fitzgerald
C -Church
PH– Parish Hall
CC -Children’s Chapel
PC - Parish Center
pm
pm
pm
pm
5:00 pm
Fish Fry
Stations of the Cross Eng. - C
Stations of the Cross Sp. - C
No Faith Formation
Eucharist Series - PC
G- Gymnasium
MR –Meeting Room
S/C—Sacristy in Church
O– Office
Probably I have told you this story before, but it bears on Sunday’s
readings. The incident occurred a long time ago, just before I was
ordained. For some reason which I cannot remember I had been
chosen to give the Easter Vigil homily at the hugely packed College
Church at Saint Louis University.
There was a complication, of course. I was scheduled to be on my
ordination retreat at the very same time. No problem. I rode with
four other Jesuits from the retreat place, way out in the countryside,
into the city, into the church, into the sacristy, into an alb, out to the altar. Need I say that I was very nervous, since I
had only given a few homilies before in my life.
It happened that a huge thunderstorm had struck just the night before. I had watched it from the six foot high plate
glass doors of the retreat house. If you are not from the Midwestern part of the United States you may not know the
beauty of our rain storms. Dark rain pouring down, unexpected volcanic lightning flashes blistering forth in naked
power. Every single smallest detail of the landscape is visible for seconds, as if twenty thousand florescent lights had
suddenly flashed on and then off again. The tremendous power humbled me.
This kind of lightning-burst reminded me of what God told the prophet: “Do not look at me directly as I pass by; the
sight is too much for your eyes”. We are too small, in other words, for this brilliance.
I welcomed Easter Vigil’s much more humane version of light. The Easter Candle of course was lighted from the fire
at the back and the large assembly lit their small tapers gradually from the one Easter flame. Because I was in the
sanctuary I could witness for the first time this soft light spreading forth from the countless miniature candles,
combining the crowd into a gentle oneness, a hearth of human faces. Wrinkles forgiven, this comforting glow made
each face a vessel which held deep inside itself the quiet being of the person and of the Lord.
Such a contrast: thunderous power followed so quickly by warmth, love, small light. It enacted the true contrast
between God’s transcendent greatness—too much for human eyes—and Jesus’ quiet love. Jesus absolved wrinkles
and crippled legs and unseeing eyes. He is our glimpse of the awe-filled intensity of God-the-infinite through our tiny,
finite eyes. Jesus is God, and also one of us. He is lightning turned into candle glow.
Alright, you say, that is very interesting, but what about this week’s Gospel? Well, in the Transfiguration, Jesus, who
was the small light, reversed himself and showed up as God the infinite fire. My mere encounter with lightning was
nothing compared to this. Why did such a frightening transformation take place?
One appealing speculation would be that Jesus needed to show them (and us) the true connection of light with light.
At the very center of each bolt of lightning is the same stuff that gently caresses our faulty faces and makes them
glow. God cannot put out the light that he is. But he can filter it and offer it to anyone who will look …
… and occasionally show through, so we don’t forget what we are seeing. ~ John Foley S. J.
For daily reading
visit usccb.org
Are you a registered Parishioner?
239.455.3900
extension 301
24 hours | 7 days a week
Do not take for granted that you are registered in
the Parish just because you attend Mass. It could be
quite embarrassing to us, you and your family when
someone wants to make wedding plans, have a
baby baptized, attend Faith Formation, or if you are
asked to be a Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation
requiring a note of Catholicity from us. If we have
no record of membership, we cannot provide these
services for you.
The Parish Office is open for registration Monday
through Friday between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. Or
register on-line at stelizabethseton.org
Friday, March 6th
at 6:30 pm
second sunday of lent...
Light from light
Sunday, March 1st, 2015
Parish Center | 5:00 pm
The offertory collection totals for
the weekend of February 22, 2015
Current Year: $22,408
# of Envelopes: 1,035
Previous Year: $23,304
Debt Reduction Report January 31, 2015
December Principal Reduction : $10,100
Principal Balance : $519,819
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
CONTINUED
SUPPORT
OF OUR
PARISH
COMMUNITY
The Story of the Eucharist
Brought to the Parish Community by our Education Committee
Potluck dinner included
Please share your favorite dish
In this beautiful season of Lent, what a JOY it is to
welcome the Graces of God that allow us to grow in
freedom from attachment to the things of this world, and
help us to grow in closeness to Our Lord Jesus! With
hearts excited to Praise God, let us sing joyfully on the
journey and continue to fill our church with the sound of
our voices as we prepare our hearts for Easter!
Join the choir or music ministry! We want you!
Call Carl at 609-287-4268
Our Faith Formation
Congratulations to our 83 Blestways students who were joyful to receive
Reconciliation for the first time!. They are now ensured lifelong
forgiveness.
PARISH COMMITTEE CONTACTS
ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE COMMITTEE
Victoria Koga ......................................... 239.860.8497
Walter Morrissey .................................. 239.352.1754
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COMMITTEE
Amala Rawat ......................................... 239.513.0696
Kathy Clifford ......................................... 239.207.7204
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Andrea Marsh [email protected]
FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE
Patrica & Orlando Tamayo .............. 239.304.1332
LITURGY COMMITTEE
Marilyn Malio .........................................239-331-8493
Sharon Kaylor .......................................239-877-9186
WELCOME COMMITTEE
Becky DeCourcey ............ [email protected]
Joanne Raley ......................................... 239.250.5910
If you are interested in finding out
what will be happening - please feel
free to come to any of the scheduled
meetings which are held at 6:30pm
in the Meeting Room located in the
Church:
March 4th Welcome Committee
March 5th Christian Service
Committee
March 12th Admin. & Finance
Committee
Faithways and Discipleways students are invited to join the journey
our Parishioners are embarking on to Wauchula, Florida by bus
to watch the amazing play “The Story of Jesus”. The
performance is Friday, March 27th. Please RSVP no later than
March 8 to the Parish Office, 239.455.3900 extension 208. Our
youth will need a permission slip which can be picked up when
your ticket is purchased. Permission slips need to be completed
and returned by March 15th.
Lenten Regulations for Fasting &
Abstinence
FASTING is to be observed by all
Catholics between the ages of 18
years and 59 years (inclusive). On a
fast day, one full meal is allowed.
Two smaller meals, sufficient to
maintain strength, may to taken
according to each one’s needs, but
together they should not equal
another full meal. Eating between
meals is not permitted, but liquids
are allowed.
ABSTINENCE from meat is
observed by all Catholics who are 14
years of age and older.
NOTE: If a person is unable to
observe the above regulations due to
ill health or other serious reasons,
they should practice other forms of
self denial that are suitable to their
condition.
Are you looking for a
deeper relationship with
our Lord, Jesus Christ?
Then come on Monday evenings
from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm and
experience an awakening of the
gifts that were freely given to you
by the Holy Spirit. We gather
together
in
the Children’s
Chapel of the
Church for an
hour
of
prayer, praise,
music
and
healing.
All
are welcome,
it may just
change your
life.
T HE S TORY OF J ESUS
The Parish has purchased tickets to see THE STORY
OF JESUS in Wauchula, FL on March 27, 2015. We
will be chartering a bus. A pre-show event beginning
at 7:00 pm is new this year, Pictures of Freedom. The
show begins at 7:30 pm and is a 3 hour production.
We will be leaving the parking lot at 4:30 pm and will
return around 11:30 pm-midnight.
THE STORY OF JESUS has captured the hearts of
thousands for more than two decades. Visually
dazzling and action packed, this three hour epic
production tells the timeless story of Christ with
remarkable new life. The blend of Biblical accuracy,
Judean flavor, contemporary special effects, and
unique staging make it one of the most popular
passion plays of our time. The monstrous 250-foot
set teems with life as a cast of 150 animals and 225
people ignite on the stage. The images and words of
Jesus become a never to be forgotten reality. Casted
by volunteers of all ages, from nearly 40 different
churches, this live reenactment rivals professional
Broadway shows while carefully preserving the
sacredness of the story. THE STORY OF JESUS is truly
a life changing experience.
In order to ensure we have enough tickets, please
RSVP to 455-3900 ext. 201 by March 13, 2015
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH
6:30 pm in the Saint Elizabeth Seton Gymnasium
An unforgettable experience presented by
The Franciscan Mystery Players
The Way of the Cross is a dramatic multi-media presentation of the Passion and Death
of the Lord. It calls for no speaking parts. Through the use of special lighting,
inspirational music, drama and soul searching meditations, a person is able to get in
touch with themselves: their goodness and their struggles. Then, in a very unique way it
becomes a prayerful vehicle for the Lord’s spirit to forgive, heal and renew. This moving
dramatic meditation promises to be a high point in our Parish Lenten Journey.
A LL A RE I NVITED
ST. ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL
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A TTEND
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for 2015-2016!
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can become a part of our Seton Family
bienvenido a nuestra iglesia ...
Formación en la Fe
ESTA SEMANA
EN LA IGLESIA
Lunes, 02 de Marcha
7:00 pm
Emaús Hombres
Miércoles, 04 de Marcha
6:30 pm
Emaús Mujeres
6:30 pm
Español Coro
Felicitaciones a nuestros 83 Blestways estudiantes que
eran alegres de recibir la Reconciliación por primera
vez !. Ahora están garantizadas perdón de toda la vida.
PH
CC
Jueves, 05 de Marcha
6:30 pm
Grupo de Oración Español
PH
Viernes, 06 de Marcha
7:15 pm
Estaciones de la Cruz
C
G
O
PH
S/C
Iglesia
Gimnasio
Oficina
Salón Parroquial
Sacristía en Iglesia
CC
MR
PC
S
C
Capilla de Niños
Cuarto de Conferencia
Centro Parroquial
Escuela
Se invita a Faithways y estudiantes Discipleways unirse
a la expedición nuestros feligreses están embarcando en
a Wauchula, Florida en autobús para ver
la increíble obra de teatro "La Historia
de Jesús". El rendimiento es el
viernes, 27 de marzo. Por favor
confirmar su asistencia a más
tardar el 08 de marzo a la
Oficina Parroquial,
239.455.3900 extensión 208.
Nuestros jóvenes necesitan
un permiso que puede ser
captada cuando se compra su
billete. Las hojas de permiso
necesitan ser completado y
enviado el 15 de marzo.
HORARIO DE MISAS
Misas en Inglés
Lunes a Sábado ......................................... 8:00 am
Sábado ..................................... 3:00 pm y 4:30 pm
Domingo ................ 7:30 am, 9:00 am y 10:30 am
Misa en español Sábado ............................ 6:30pm
Padre Luis H. Pacheco: 455-3900 ext. 207
Horas de Oficinas: Martes y Miércoles
Llamados a Servir
Donde puedas invertir tus dones, hazlo y ganarás un
tesoro en el Cielo. Si quieres estar más cerca de Dios,
aquí tienes los diferentes ministerios donde puedes
invertir tus talentos, tus dones y tu tiempo.
Coordinador General de la Comunidad Hispana
Padre Luis H. Pacheco ............ 239-455-3900 ext. 207
Ministros Extraodinarios de la Eucaristía
Jesús Delgado ............................................239-784-5503
Ministerio de Música
Marisol Blanco ............................................239-961-0752
Ministerio de Ujieres
Miguel Martínez ..........................................239-821-5891
Ministerio del Rosario
Vicente Saavedra .......................................239-348-3693
Leonel Torres ...............................................239-293-1482
Ministerio del Grupo de Oración
Elio Gorrostieta ...........................................239-404-9195
Ministerio de Emaús Hombres
Ernesto Rubio ..............................................239-290-0213
Ministerio de Emaús Mujeres
Ana María Andrade ...................................239-537-6792
Viernes, 06 de marzo a las 7:15 pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH
Provide Help & Hope
to the Needy of
Collier County
Catholic Charities
presents
Help Jesus in disguise
The envelopes at the end
of the pews are for our
support of the Catholic
Relief Services. This
collection supports six
Catholic agencies that
touch more than 100
million lives around the
world. The funds from this
collection help provide
food to the hungry,
support to displace
refuges, and Christ’s love
and respect to all people.
Next week, please use the
envelopes to make your
gift to the Catholic Relief
Services.
Safe Environment- As a part of the
Safe Environment Program, the
Diocese of Venice requires all
volunteers who work with children
a n d / o r vu l n e ra b l e a d u l t s b e
fingerprinted by their home parish and
trained in Safe Environment. For
further information, visit the Diocese
website at dioceseofvenice.org.
Safe Environment Class Schedule
Saint Finbarr - English
March 5th
March 7th
The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort
Cocktails | Exciting Auction
Dinner | Dancing | Black Tie
Tickets: $300/person
Call Star at 455.2655
Funds support Catholic Charities Programs
Have you ridden on the Seton Express?
Hop on and take a trip over after Mass
Browse through all the
wonderful items the
Friary has to offer
6:00 - 8:00pm
9:30 - 11:30am