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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
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 Contact Fr. Dennis Riter Phone: 716-366-1750
Email: [email protected]
R.C.I.A. & C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
(Christian Initiation of Children) Fr. Dennis Riter
Phone: 716-366-1750
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.
Solemnity Of Mary The Holy Mother of God St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Galatians 4:4 when the fullness of time had come, God
sent his Son, born of a women.
Readings for the Week of January 1st
, 2017 Sun Numbers 6:22-27 / Galatians 4:4-7 / Luke 2:16-21 Mon John 2:22-28 / John 1:19-28 Tue John 2:29-3-6 / John 1:29-34 Wed John 3:7-10 / John 1:35-42 Thur John 3:11-21 / John 1:43-51 Fri John 5:5-13 / Mark 1:7-11 Sat John 5:14-21 / John 2:1-11 Sun Isaiah 60:1-6 / Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6 / Matt 2:1-12
Our Offering to God The Christmas Collection amounted to $4,819.75. The Regular Sunday Collection came to $4189.06.Thank
you for supporting the work of your parish.
Events this Week Religious Education Schedule
Classes January 8th, 2016
Tuesday January 10th
Pastoral Council Mtg. 7 p.m.
Statement of 2016 Church Contributions The parish will send out a statement of your contributions by the end of January. Note that it is not necessary to request it. Your will receive your statement in the mail by the end of January.
Heartfelt Thanks To the parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, we extend our sincere “thank you for your many thoughtful expressions of regard. You are most kind. May the child Jesus bless all of you abundantly throughout the New Year, Know that you will be in our prayers. Yours in Christ - Fr. Walter and Fr. Dennis
Celebration of Three Kings Next Sunday the Church will celebrate the Epiphany (Manifestation) of the Savior to the world outside of Judaism. The Hispanic Community names this day “Tres Reyes” or Three Kings. This is the traditional major feast of the Christmas Season in Latino countries. Our local community will celebrate with a potluck dinner in the parish hall following the Spanish Mass. The young children present will receive a gift “from the 3 Kings.”
SEAS Women’s Group There is a wonderful group of women that meets each Thursday from 6pm to 7:30 pm in the downstairs Rectory Meeting Room. Each woman brings her personal gifts for building up one another. We study a variety of Scriptural topics, pray together and sing, are creative and enjoy our fellowship. Our goal is to grow spiritually and to reflect God’s unconditional love. Soon we will begin a discussion of a new Catholic book, The Heart of Holiness – Friendship with God and Others, by Fr Gary Lauenstein. We would love to have you join us. Please contact Joan Santalucia at 450-0583 or [email protected] or simply show up. Making a Will? When you are in the process of preparing your Last Will and Testament, please keep the needs of your parish in mind. Our legal title is “St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Society of Dunkirk, New York.” Normally it is better not to stipulate masses in your will since Mass Stipends are intended for the celebrant and will not benefit the parish.
Winter/Spring Programs at Christ the King Seminary If you are interested in Continuing Education Classes, Ministry Leadership Courses, the ‘Instituto Pastoral Hispano’ or retreats and workshops at the seminary in East Aurora, go to cks.edu. For information re spiritual direction, contemplative prayer, or the spring seminar or retreat contact Doug George at 716 655-7091 or email [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities The New Year is here. If you’re looking for a resolution for 2017, consider having a goal of giving back to your community and volunteering with Catholic Charities. As the most comprehensive human service provider serving Western New York, we have a wide array of volunteer opportunities. Your talent can be put to good use helping others. To browse volunteer opportunities, visit www.ccwny.org/vlunteer-with- Catholic-Charities.org For more information, email [email protected] or call 716-218-1400 ext. 2006. Or visit ccwny.org.
A Thought from Pope Francis “Becoming a priest or a man or woman religious is not primarily our own decision… Rather it is the response to a call…a call to love.”
Circle of Love Earth Angels along the Way Making a Difference Every Day. The Circle of Love wouldn’t be completed without your participation and support. Welcome to our world you are beautiful! Give a hug and pass on. Thank you for the items collected during Advent. Josephine Christopher
Dunkirk, New York January 1st
, 2017
Did You Know that? There are prayer opportunities for each day on
our website?
The mass reading for each day can be found on
the website?
Our bulletin can be easily read from the
website? (go to www.seasdunkirkny.org)
Parish Office The Parish office will be
closed on Monday January 2nd
for the holidays. Our Church office staff wishes you a very happy, safe and warm holiday. .
CKS Offers Trip to England & Scotland Christ the King Seminary has announced it will sponsor a 12-day trip to England and Scotland in the spring of 2017. Rev. Msgr. Richard Siepka, Seminary Director of Spiritual, will serve as host. Join Fr. Rich and the friends of the seminary as they tour the abbeys, cathedrals, and many other beautiful sites of England and Scotland. The trip will include visits to London, Bath, Stratford, the Lake District, Edinburgh, York, and Oxford and will depart from Toronto on Sunday, May 14, 2017, returning Thursday, May 25
th. The cost is $3,799 and includes
airfare from Toronto, accommodations, sightseeing, most meals, taxes and fees. Initial reservations are due by February 1. For further details and reservation information call Nadine Oates at the seminary at 716-655-7092.
What is a Memorial Donation? If you wish to remember a deceased friend or co-worker, there are two choices. You might request that a mass be offered for the soul of the departed. Alternately, you might decide to make a donation to the parish in the name of that person. In both cases, we publish the name of the deceased and of the donor in the bulletin.
Roberta Andrasik, Debbie Brennan, Patricia Bunge,
Regina Dougherty, Frances Galafaro, Frank Gawronski Jr., Bob Harris, Gilda Hutchinson, Ed Kolodziej, Jerry Korytko, Maria Perez, Willie Rosario, Aida Rosas, Carmelo Torres,
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) December 31
st, 2016
5:00 p.m. Cheryl Olsen by Melvin & Bonnie Schneider Sunday, January 1
st, 2017 –Solemnity of Mary, the
Mother of God 8:00 a.m. Leo A. Bain Sr. by Leo and Sandy Bain 11:00 a.m. Richard Boorady (wedd anniv) by His Wife Nohade, Sons and Family 2:30 p.m. All Souls Monday, January 2
nd, 2017- Sts. Basil the Great and
Gregory Nazianzen, bishops and doctors of the Church 7:00 a.m. Dr. Arthur L. Kaiser by Friends Tuesday, January 3
rd, 2017-Christmas Weekday- The
Most Holy Name of Jesus 7:00 a.m. Mary Harrington by Carolyn Terese & Family Wednesday, January 4
th, 2017- St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton, religious 7:00 a.m. Karen Bardo by Carolyn Terese & Family Thursday, January 5
th, 2017-St. John Neumann,
bishop 7:00 a.m. Loretta Bak (birth) by her daughter Cheryl and Family 8:30 a.m. NCCS-Parishioner of SEAS Friday, January 6
th, 2017-Christmas Weekday-St.
Andre’ Bessette, religious 7:00 a.m. Chad Ellman (anniv) by Mom, Dad & Family Saturday, January 7
th, 2017-Christmas Weekday- St.
Raymond of Penyafort, priest 7:00 a.m. Rosetta Siraguso (birth) By Her Husband (Vigil) January 7
th, 2017
5:00 p.m. Emily (anniv) and Anthony Banach by Szwejbka and Cooper Families Sunday, January 8
th, 2017 –The Epiphany of The
Lord 8:00 a.m. Roy Marvin by John & Joanna Banach 11:00 a.m. Marie P. Aniszewski by Raymond Dudek 2:30 p.m. All Souls
Memorial Particia Johnson by Sue Larivey
Richard W. Harper By Leo and Sandy Bain
Ethel Boorady By Carol Boorady and Jan Eddy
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