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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH 328 WASHINGTON AVE. DUNKIRK, NEW YORK 14048
PHONE 716-366-1750 FAX 716-366-4398
“Christ in us moves us to action.”
Web Site: www.seasdunkirkny.org E-mail address: [email protected]
PASTOR Rev. Dennis G. Riter
Email: [email protected] Phone: Ext. 4
IN RESIDENCE Rev. Walter Werbicki
Peter Santandreu Email: [email protected]
RECTORY Phone: 716-366-1750
Linda Wingfield - Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected]
Phone: Ext. 6
Daniel B. Hillman, Financial Administrative Coordinator Email: [email protected]
Phone: Ext. 5
SCHOOL Phone: 716-366-0630
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Principal, John Georger
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, Director of Religious Education.
Phone: 716-366-2827 Email: [email protected]
R.C.I.A. & C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
(Christian Initiation of Children) Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, 716-366-2827
ST. MARY’S CEMETERY Phone: 716-366-2371
Mr. Kenneth R. Drozdziel, Superintendent Email: [email protected]
REGISTRATION & WELCOMING OF NEW PARISHIONERS Please call the Rectory for an appointment.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Every Saturday at 4 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday 4 p.m.
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 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) 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. SICK CALLS Any time, day or night. Call the Rectory as soon as possible. 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) YOUNG ADULTS Upon reaching their 19th birthday should assume their own identity by registering with the parish.
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.
Seventh Sunday of Easter St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Revelations 22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega
Readings for the Week of May 8th
, 2016 Sun - Acts: 7:55-60/ Revelations 22:12-14,16-17,20/
John 17:20-26 Mon - Acts: 19:1-8/ John 16:29-33 Tues- Acts: 20:17-27 / John 17:1-11a Wed- Acts: 20:28-38/ John 17:11b-19 Thru- Acts: 22:30; 6-11 / John 17:20-26 Fri - Acts: 25:13b-21 / John 21:15-19 Sat- Acts: 1:15-17, 20-26/ John 15:9-17 Sun- Genesis 11:1-9/ Romans 8:22-27/ John 7:37-39
Our Offering to God Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was
$5,321.07.
Thank you for supporting the work of your parish.
Events this Week Sunday May 8
th
Mother’s Day Tuesday May 10
th
Pastoral Council Mtg.7 p.m. Wednesday May 11
th
RCIA @ SEAS 6:30 p.m. Card Party @ St. Joseph 12:30 p.m.
Looking Ahead Wednesday May 18
th
Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner 4-7p.m.@ St. Anthony School Fredonia
Thursday May 19th
Rosary for Peace 5:30-6 p.m. Wednesday May 25
th
RCIA @ SEAS 6:30 p.m.
Enhance Your Marriage Join our next class to learn effective skills that will enhance your communication and problem-solving skills with your spouse. These practical techniques are designed for all couples to take your relationship to a higher level of trust and sharing that you may never have experienced before. Classes on June 11-12 or June 25-26 at Hampton Inn, East Aurora. For more information, visit www.hearttoheartworkshops.com or call 716-480-9273. Instructors: Dan and Irma O’Connor.
Congratulations! The Risen Lord continues to act in our midst. He feeds those who hunger for him and strengthens those who set out in His name. In the past week we have welcomed Alisha Burgos, Anthony Cruz, Katiria Martinez, Justin Rosario and Ian Storey to the Lord’s Table for the first time. Many thanks to Donna Banach who taught them In addition, Mari Bautista, Brianna Gawronski, Samantha Moser, William Schrantz, Matthew Zasucha, Abigail Zentz, and Jennifer Foringer were confirmed in Christ through the anointing with the Holy Spirit at the hands of Bishop Richard Malone. May your faith in the presence of the Risen Christ continue to grow! We appreciate the work of Rosemary Olow who was their catechist.
Baby Bottle Collection Today there are a number of baby bottles available in the church. You may take one and return it by Father’s Day weekend filled with spare change. This is a fund-raiser of the St. Gianna Molla Center on Townsend St. in Dunkirk. Your family’s participation will help pay expenses for the pregnancy outreach center and can be a great way to teach family members about the sacredness of human life. It can be a wonderful expression of gratitude for the life that your mother and father shared with you.
A Touch of Hawaii at BMA St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center will present a Hawaiian Luau for Life next Saturday, May 14 beginning at 6 pm at Blessed Mary Angela Parish Center, 324 Townsend St. Entertainment is by Terry Buchwald (a.k.a. "Elvis in Hawaii”) and more! Tickets cost $20. The evening will include dinner, entertainment, baskets, and a 50/50 raffle. For information or tickets, call 207-6509 or 203-7953. Visit us at prolifechautauquaco.org.
Is God Calling? The Sisters of St Francis of the Neumann Communities invite single women, ages 21 and over to consider your call to religious life during a Come and See Weekend, June 3 – 5 at St. Mary of the Angels, 201 Reist St. Williamsville. Pray in the Franciscan tradition, experience the richness of a common table, feel the joy of Franciscan Community and learn how you gifts and talents can fit into religious life. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sr. Caryn Crook at 315-751-6819, [email protected] or visit www.sosf.org.
Dunkirk, New York May 7/8th
, 2016 Card Party at St. Joseph Church On Wednesday, May 11, the Altar Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church in Fredonia will hold their monthly card party at 12:30 pm. Admission is $4 and includes dessert and coffee. To reserve a table, call Sue at 672-60576 or the Parish Office at 679-4116.
Why not consider a Catholic Education? Northern Chautauqua Catholic School is currently the only elementary and middle Catholic School in the County. The professional staff is fully certified and offers classes for Pre-K 3-4 to 8
th Grade. Students participate
in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities on and off campus. NCCS follows Diocesan guidelines and is rich in Core Academic fundamentals, infused with Gospel values. This curriculum is perfectly aligned with and exceeds NYS standards. Recently ELA and Math curricula were updated as per NYS Common Core Learning Standards. Applications are now accepted for the 2016 / 2017 school year. Open Houses will be held on May 23 from 6 to 7:30 pm or contact John Georger, principal at 366-0630 or www.nccschool.us.
Anxious, Sad or feeling Empty? May is Mental Health Month. Don’t disregard how you feel. Those symptoms could be signs of clinical depression, which impacts more than 15 million Americans each year. Catholic Charities offers professional counseling in our local office. Work toward whole health. For more information, contact Catholic Charities at 425 Main St., Dunkirk at 366-3533.
“Cave Quest” Vacation Bible Camp 2016 Save the date: Come join us for Bible Camp this year! The theme is Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the World. The dates this year are August 8
th-12
th 9:30-
12:30 every day and includes Bible Stories, games, crafts, Kid Vid Video and a snack. Bible Camp is held at Northern Chautauqua Catholic School and is designed for children ages 5-10 years old. We also have a preschool section for 3 and 4 year old children. The parishes of Dunkirk and Fredonia come together to enhance the joy of the Gospel for our children!
Remember to Pray For The following who are ill:
Roberta Andrasik, Beverly Barnes, Debbie Brennan, Charles Dye Sr., Frank Gawronski Jr., Susan Schrantz Griffin, Janet Guenther, Bill Kawski, Jossie Anthony
Lopez, Higinia Lozada, Gail Lutz Welka, Kathy Mancuso, Kathleen McKenna, Chuck Milks, Joel Rivera, David
Sinclair, Jeff Tabasco, Paul Yedinak
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
(Vigil) 5:00 p.m. All Souls Sunday, May 8
th, 2016-Seventh Sunday of Easter-
Mother’s Day 8:00 a.m. Edmund and Betty Begier (anniv) by Norm And Mary Ann Begier 11:00 a.m. Samuel Corsoro (anniv) by Mary Ann Coroso 2:30 p.m. Jenny Wisniewski by Peter Santandreu Monday, May 9
th, 2016- Easter Weekday
7:00 a.m. Mary Culmo (anniv) by Joanne Culmo Tuesday, May 10
th, 2016- Easter Weekday- St. Damien
de Veuster, priest 7:00 a.m. Lucille A. Gillson by Bob and Hanna Russell 4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 11
th, 2016 – Easter Weekday
7:00 a.m. All Souls Thursday, May 12
th, 2016- Easter Weekday-Sts. Nereus
and Achilleus, martyr; St. Pancras, martyr 7:00 a.m. Parishioners of SEAS 8:30 a.m. NCCS- For all those who recently received First Eucharist and Confirmation by Seas office Staff Friday, May 13
th, 2016-Easter Weekday- Our Lady of
Fatima 7:00 a.m. John Phillips Sr. (birth) by Pete Privitere Saturday May 14
th, 2016-St. Matthias, apostle
7:00 a.m. Diane Dziduch by Al and Cindy Bradley (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. John Phillips Sr. (birth) by Michael Jr. and Paul Phillips Sunday, May 15
th, 2016-Pentecost Sunday
8:00 a.m. Genevieve Palmatier by the Waterman Family 11:00 a.m. Deacon Jose Ruiz (anniv) and Luisa Ruiz (anniv) By the Family 2:30 p.m. Juanita Colon by her Daughter Nery
Memorial
Diane Dziduch by Douglas and Sandra Kitts,
William Reid and D. J. Rosequist Jr.
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