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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 280 E. Square Lake Road, Troy, Michigan 48085 July 31st, 2016 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 280 E. Square Lake Road, Troy, Michigan 48085
July 31st, 2016 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Calendar Events Readings
(©Liturgical Publications Inc.)
Sunday
July 31st
9:00 AM Mass
11:00 AM Mass
12:00 PM Baptism—Katelyn Wiles
Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23
Col 3:1-5, 9-11
Lk 12:13-21
Monday
Aug. 1st
10:30 AM Tai Chi
6:30 PM Rosary
7:00 PM Mass
Jer 28:1-17
Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday
Aug. 2nd
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Mass
5:30 PM Christian Meditation
Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22
Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday
Aug. 3rd
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Mass
6:30 PM Rosary for Peace
Jer 31:1-7
Mt 15:21-28
Thursday
Aug. 4th
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Mass
Jer 31:31-34
Mt 16:13-23
Friday
Aug. 5th
Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7
Mt 16:24-28
Saturday
Aug. 6th
Men’s Fellowship Golf Outing
4:30 PM Reconciliation
5:00 PM Mass
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14
2 Pt 1:16-19
Lk 9:28b-36
Next Sunday
Aug. 7th
9:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul—Conference Room
11:00 AM Mass
5:00 PM Middle School Religious Education Program
Wis 18:6-9
Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12
Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
Weekly Calendar
New Members Are Always Welcome! Our parish family extends a warm welcome to all who join us for
worship. If you are new to the area or coming home, we invite you to
register and make St. Elizabeth Ann Seton your parish. All
applicants may contact the Parish Office at (248) 879-1310 to set up
an appointment to meet with Father Norm Nawrocki.
ENVELOPE OFFERTORY FOR JULY 24TH:
$8,954.00 ELECTRONIC OFFERTORY FOR JUNE:
$2,965.00 Weekly Average
(EFT Totals reflect previous month)
Out of the depths of God a great river of mercy wells up and overflows. It is a
spring that will never run dry, no matter how many draw from it. Every time we are in
need, we can approach it, because the mercy of God never ends.
This Week:
Pray often: “Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you,
wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope
of finally embracing you.”
The Year of Mercy: From Pope Francis
CSA 2016 As of June 16th, we have
collected $123,022.00 out
of $130,136, or 94.5%, of
our 2016 CSA total.
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In place of Father’s article this week, we have a
reflection on World Youth Day by author Dean Daniels. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy" is the theme
for the World Youth Day in 2016. The Catholic youth of the world
will meet in Krakow Poland to celebrate their faith and learn and
teach about their place and responsibilities in the world. Pope John
Paul II, now a saint, started the World Youth Day in 1984, after a
Synod of Bishops on youth. Every pope has kept the thrice yearly
celebration.
The gathering of youth is truly a sign of hope for the future.
Together, with our youth, we pray for safety and rich rewards:
Loving Father,
you sent your only Son into the world
to show us that he is the way, the truth, and the life.
Give our youth the grace and courage
to follow your Son as they journey toward you.
May this World Youth Day inspire our youth
to give witness to the joy of the gospel,
to be a sign of hope to our world,
and to lead others to know your mercy.
Send forth your Holy Spirit to guide and protect them.
Lead them to know your loving care,
and bless the work of their hands and hearts.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
World Youth Day
Words from
Father Norm
Please welcome our new Parish Secretary, Lynn
Kramer! While Kathy Costa is away on extended sick
leave, Lynn is here to help you in whatever Parish
Office needs you may have. While available during
regular office hours at (248) 879-1310, you may reach
her by e-mail at [email protected].
A Warm Welcome for Our New Secretary
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Parish Faith Formation
What’s Happening in Religious Education As we move into August, we are finalizing the plan’s for the Summer Middle School Program
and getting excited to see our ideas come alive. Calendaring and planning for the 2016 -
2017 school year have been taking place all summer. Our Fall Tuesday night Bible Study
with Rob Pelliccia will be a 9 week study on the book of Judges and Ruth starting
September 20th and ending November 15th. Sign up will begin in early August. Our
R.C.I.A. (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Team will begin it’s programming Sunday, October 2nd
following the 11:00 AM Mass. We are quite enthusiastic to welcome a nice group of candidates into our church. If
you are interesting in learning more about our faith (or know someone who has questions) and have not contacted
us yet, you’re not too late! Simply call the Religious Education Office, (248) 879-1314, and leave a message for Terri
Konwinski. She would love to hear from you. ;-)
Our Elementary Religious Ed. begins Wednesday, October 5th with our regular class times, 5:00 - 6:15 PM
for the first session and 6:30 - 7:45 PM for the second session. Registration for the Elementary Grades is now
available online at saintliz.org. As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask, we are happy to help
you.
Question of the Week for Youth
In today’s Gospel we hear
about a man who is only
concerned with his own
comfort and security.
When we fail to think of
the needs of others, we
call it a sin of omission.
Jesus challenges us to
care for others, to give to
other’s rather then keep
everything to ourselves.
How do you share what you have with others?
Calendar Information
Online Registration for our Elementary
Students is now open
August 7th - 18th
Middle School Summer Program
5:30 - 8:30 PM
September 20th
7:00 PM
Bible Study Begins:
The Books of Joshua and Ruth
October 2nd
12:10 PM
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
October 5th
Elementary Religious Education Begins
Explaining the Importance of Today’s Gospel to Children Family life helps us learn about the values of solidarity and
the common good. As a family, we strive to respect the
rights of each family member and make decisions that
promote the common good of the family. Talk about what it
would be like if the family ordered a pizza and then divided
it unevenly, with some members getting as many pieces as
they wanted while others got only a half slice. Talk about
how you work to make sure that everyone in the family has
his or her fair share.
Talk about how your family is also a member of the human
family, called to share the goods of creation fairly and
justly. Explain that in this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus
challenges us to remember that the goods of the world are
intended to be shared by all. Read aloud Luke 12:13-21. Talk about the parable of the rich fool and ask family
members to describe what they think he did wrong. Emphasize that although the man in the story doesn't seem
bad, Jesus points out that this man's flaw was that he was thinking only about himself and his own comfort and
security. Emphasize that when we fail to think about the needs of others, we call that a sin of omission.
- Loyola Press, Sunday Connection
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Our Parish Backpacks and School Supplies
Who: All SEAS Parishioners
When: Sunday, August 21, 2016
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Grounds
You are invited to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 40th
Anniversary/Picnic Celebration. Parishioners should
RSVP and will receive a wristband at the door that
enables them to free food and soft drinks. A cash bar
will be available for beer and wine. You may bring
family and/or friends who are not parishioners, but
they must pay for their food.
Please RSVP to (248) 879-1310, [email protected], or
by sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall.
Hope to see you there!
It’s Time to Celebrate!
SEAS Scramble Golf Outing
Sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship
Saturday, August 6th
Rammler Golf Course
38180 Utica Road
Sterling Heights, MI
18 Holes per Cart/ $45 per person
Shotgun start at 1:00 PM
Dinner after golf after golf at the course:
Hamburger or Chicken Sandwich Meal
or Chicken Salad Please send payment (payable to SEAS) by July 31st to:
Ron Ruckdeschel
3773 Lake Forest
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Phone: (248) 854-5997
or leave payment at the Parish Office.
Soft Spikes are required. No alcoholic beverages
or coolers allowed on the course. No partner
needed; you will be matched with a group.
Sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall.
Prayer Chain at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Are you looking to become
involved in a ministry here at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton that
does not require any special
talent and/or a lot of time?
Then this may be the answer to
your prayers! It is quite a
simple process and requires
very little time on the members
part.
When someone calls a member of the chain with a
prayer need, that member prays and calls the next
member on his/her list. The second member then
prays and notifies the next member and so on until the
entire chain has been activated. Each member
continues to pray until the need has been met.
If you think you can do this, or are feeling the tug to
become involved, please call me at the office at (248)
879-1310 or email me at [email protected].
Parishioners who volunteer for this ministry should be
receiving an e-mail soon explaining the process in
greater detail.
It’s back to school time! We are once
again collecting backpacks and school
supplies through the Jail and
Outreach Ministry located in Pontiac
for the children of parents who are
incarcerated.
We are requesting the usual school
supply items: Pencils, pens, erasers, file folders, loose
leaf paper, rulers, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners,
colored pencils, markers, and crayons.
There is a large plastic bin in the Social Hall for any
donations. These backpacks and supplies are needed to
be here no later than the middle of August for
distribution.
You may drop your items off in the bin or in the office
during regular office hours.
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Catholic Life
Know someone with limited
resources who is choosing between
food purchases and other
necessities? The Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) helps eligible individuals
and families including seniors to save money on
groceries to pay bills, for medications, clothes, and
other necessities. Thanks in part to generous support
from the Walmart Foundation, Catholic Charities of
Southeast Michigan (CCSEM) is helping residents of
Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties to quickly
learn if they are eligible and enroll. Make a
confidential call to CCSEM today at (248) 338-4250
ext. 3700!
St. Anastasia now has a
group of men and women
who have been trained
extensively to listen to,
pray with, and walk
alongside others who are
grieving or hurting. They
are ca l led Stephen
Ministers and will provide a listening ear and a caring
heart to people experiencing an especially difficult time
in their lives. This is a Christ-centered, care-giving
ministry.
As Stephen Ministers, we understand how important it
is to find someone to confide in and talk to during a
crisis or difficult time. Sometimes we aren’t
comfortable sharing our inner most thoughts with
people close to us. It is often helpful to talk
confidentially with someone who can be non-
judgmental outside of our close circle of family and
friends.
If you or someone you know could benefit from talking
to a Stephen Minister, please call Kim Houseman at
(248) 689.8380 or [email protected].
Catholic Charities Food Assistance
Stephens Ministry
CSA: Vocations
The annual Seminary Day for Altar Boys will be held
Friday, August 5th, thanks to your gifts to the
Catholic Services Appeal.
Altar boys in 7th to 12th grade will be able to have
Mass with Archbishop Allen Vigneron, learn more
about the seminary and priesthood, and interact with
priests and seminarians from the Archdiocese.
The archdiocesan Office of Priestly Vocations provides
many opportunities for boys and men to better
understand and discern where it is that the Lord might
be calling them. Besides the Seminary Day for Altar
Boys, the office hosts discernment overnights and
weekends, discernment days for junior high and high
school students, a Solemn Evening Prayer and Dinner,
and a vocations convocation for parish vocations
committees. It also provides outreach to parishes and
schools and vocations literature, brochures, and prayer
cards.
For details about the Seminary Day for Altar Boys, go
to www.detroitpriest.com. For more information about
CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, go to
www.AOD.org.
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Bulletin Board
AUGUST 7TH, 2016
9:00 ROLANDS
11:00 CLARK
Coordinators:
Jeanne Richart (9:00): (248) 680-2976,
Linda Gifford (11:00): (313) 790-7401,
Volunteers are assigned for a specific weekend, and
Jeanne will give reminders beforehand. Please call or
send an e-mail for any other questions.
NOTE: Young children may not be in the kitchen
due to the danger of Hot Coffee and equipment.
Also check www.saintliz.org for schedules.
BAPTISM CLASSES
Baptism classes will be offered on the
second Sunday of each month at
10:00 AM. Parents and Sponsors are
requested to attend. An appointment
will be required to participate.
Please contact the Parish Office at
(248) 879-1310 to make your
appointment.
THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
✢ Feed the Hungry
✢ Give Drink to the Thirsty
✢ Clothe the Naked
✢ Shelter the Homeless
✢ Visit the Sick
✢ Visit the Imprisoned
✢ Bury the Dead
CHURCH OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need of a few volunteers to help in the
church office during all Masses on the weekend.
The Saturday Mass office hours would be 4:00-
6:30 PM. Depending on the number of volunteers
who sign up, you may only be required to work
every 4 to 6 weeks. Presently, we have only three
volunteers for this Mass.
The Sunday Mass office hours would be either
8:30-10:30 AM or 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. As of
today, we only have two volunteers for the 10:30
AM-12:30 PM timeframe.
If you cannot commit to these times, perhaps you
could be a sub for one of them. Please call the
office if you are interested in volunteering
for this ministry.
ABIGAYLE MINISTRIES SEASONAL NEEDS
The following is a list of seasonal needs sent from
Abigayle Ministries. Please help out this wonderful
organization for young mothers and babies if you can.
Gift Cards From: Home Depot
Office Depot
Kroger
Seasonal Needs: Baby safe sunscreen
50 SPF Adult sunscreen
Swim diapers (Sizes 1-3)
Mother/Baby: New or used baby monitors
Body Wash
Adult Coloring Books
Fine Line Markers
Kitchen: Canisters for dry goods
Steak Knives
Silverware – Spoons (not
serving size)
Kitchen scrub/scouring pads
Washcloths
Household: Bleach
Tablecloths for Dining Room
table
(54”x96” in red, blue or green)
Recycling containers
Office: Stamps
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SOUTH OAKLAND FOOD
DEPOT
Even though winter has come and gone, the needs for
the homeless and hungry have not changed at the food
depot. Our donation has gone down a bit the last
couple of months. So, here is a challenge.
When you are out shopping for your everyday
groceries, or for a party, or a vacation, pick up a little
something to put in our bin for those less fortunate.
Those that come to the depot do not often have the
good fortune to have a party and/or go on a vacation.
Thank you for your continued support.
The following items are in great need of
donations to the depot:
Paper Towels
Toilet Tissue
Laundry Detergent
Shampoo
Bath Soap
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
August 6th—August 7th -- 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Sacristan Kathy Brunner Valerie James Wendy Scyphers
Commentator Bernie Komraus Barb Mareski Bill Goodman
Lector 1 Nancy Tokarz Karla Hebert Marty Goodman
Lector 2 Nina Hurst Marlene Appledorn Mike Alaimo
Altar Server 1 Nicholas Farran Evan Polosky Justin Ther
Altar Server 2 Aiden Caswell Brianna Polosky Greg Mitchell
EMHC - B1 Linda Busk Randy Kasperski Jim Moseley
EMHC - B2 Jean Plante Bev Kasperski Diana Lee Moseley
EMHC - B3 Edwina Abbate Carmina Polosky Rob Pelliccia
PT Mimi Doherty Valerie James Wendy Scyphers
EMHC - C2 Linda Koehler Jeanne Richart Jennifer Ostrowski
EMHC - C3 Sally Raffler Mary Ann Cook Ruth Hoppe
EMHC - C4 Louise Jasinski Ann Celine Wydeven Bridget Reaume
EMHC - C5 Linda DiPilato Mary Kerwin Bill Beluzo
MOW Team 2 Team 4 Team 6
Sgt. Robert McGlynn
82nd Airborne Division
Specialist Amy L. McKinney
10th Mountain Division
David Ruckdeschel, Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
Diana Ruckdeschel, Petty Officer, First Class
United States Navy
Master Sgt. Christen Reinhart
82nd Airborne Division
Lieutenant Colonel John M. Barnett
United States Marine Corps
SPC Kellen Przywara
United States Army
Sgt. Austin Janutol
United States Marine Corps
LCpl Matthew Falardeau
United States Marine Corps
William Garbe, Senior Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
Erin Freedom Hawtin, Spec.
United States Army
Sgt. Edward Alsip
United States Marine Corps
Cpl Sarah Alsip
United States Marine Corps
Christopher Mitchell, Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
Alexander Mitchell, Petty Officer 3rd Class
United States Navy
Sgt. David Miller, Jr.
United States Army
Jeffry Schuele, Captain
United States Marine Corps
LCpl Justin Schade
United States Marine Corps
Private 1st Class Justin Stroupe
United States Marine Corps
Call or e-mail us with your loved one’s name, rank, and
branch of the service. You can call the office at
(248) 879-1310 or e-mail to [email protected].
VACATION SCHEDULES ARE DUE! Please submit your vacation schedule to the Parish Office by August 7th.
Please pray for those serving in our Armed Services:
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July
Dolores Audretsch
Jason Bouvrette
Frank Chronowski
Ian Delaney
Dorothy Dettloff
Antonetta Fidei
James Frenchi
Matthew Gelement
Mary Lowe
Luisa Malatesta
Bill Martin
Jim May
Jim and Anna Maria McCaslin
Paula Mecca
Raid Nassri
Jim Norris
Tillie Porolniczak
Danny Richart
Karen Rybak
Ed Sadler
Dolly Smalley
Frank Taube
Paula and John Thomas
Jerry and Kathy Wojas
Gene Zembrzuski
PLEASE PRAY FOR…
Monday, August 1st
7:00 PM
People of SEAS
Tuesday, August 2nd
8:30 AM
Greg Gargulinski (Marcy Gargulinski)
Hilda Burns (Dorothy Lawson)
Wednesday, August 3rd
8:30 AM
People of SEAS
Thursday, August 4th
8:30 AM
Jim, Dehlia and Roy Lawson (Dorothy
Lawson)
Friday, August 5th
Saturday, August 6th
5:00 PM
Ed Tomaka (Ann Tomaka)
Chester Ziarno (Family)
Roseanne Lazar (Margaret Diane Martin)
Sunday, August 7th
9:00 AM
Thomas Rupkus (Family)
Stephen Moschina (Family)
Edward Bomberski (James & Barbara
Kubasinski)
11:00 AM
Joe Smalley (Mary Eavenson)
Frank Elie (Wilkinson Family)
Father Yasso (Jacqueline Daniel)
Respect Life will be holding an on-going Baby Shower to benefit Abigayle
Ministries, a local crisis pregnancy center. It is not enough that we pray to end
abortion, and ask our legislators to pass laws to end abortion. We must help
women who are pregnant and scared and believe that they have no other option.
Donations of new or gently used baby clothing can be placed in the crib in the
parish hall. Baby food, formula, diapers and other baby necessities are also welcome. Unfortunately, we cannot
accept stuffed animal toys. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
Respect Life Committee
Please note…
Mass intentions should be arranged two
weeks in advance to appear in the bulletin.
Requests for names to be mentioned during
the Prayers of the Faithful or for the bulletin
prayer list should be provided by a member
of the family.
The Prayer List is updated monthly. If we do
not hear from you to keep your person on, we
will take him/her off the list. You can always
call to put him/her back on.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
280 East Square Lake Road
Troy, MI 48085
Office: (248) 879-1310
Fax: (248) 879-2886
Religious Education Office:
(248) 879-1314
Web Site:
www.saintliz.org
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Mission Statement In the spirit of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are a welcoming Catholic community, helping each
other connect faith with everyday life through our worship, education and service.
Director of R. E.
Terri Konwinski
Pastor Fr. Norman D. Nawrocki
Deacon
Deacon Gregory Formanczyk
Weddings
Please make arrangements at least 6 months in advance. Contact the
Parish Office for more information.
Baptisms
Call Parish Office to register for class.
(It is advisable to schedule and take the class before the baby is born.)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays from 4:15-4:45 PM.
Official Greeter
Augie
Webmaster / Bulletin
Seth Paul
Parish Secretary
Lynn Kramer
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Deadline for Bulletin Articles:
Monday 12:00 PM
E-mail to: [email protected]
Business Manager
Deb Peltier
PICTURE TO BE
COMING
Christian Service
Coordinator
Karen Webb
R.E. Secretary
Edwina Abbate
Picture
Coming
Soon
Music Director
Tim Palmer
