St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Mission Statement
We, the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,
Bear, Delaware, are an all-embracing, diverse Christian
community who warmly welcomes everyone to join us. We draw
closer to God and one another through worship, which nourishes
us for service to our brothers and sisters. We choose to combine
our many gifts to teach, celebrate, evangelize, help those in need
and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus in word and deed.
NOTES FROM FR. ROGER
RCIA continues on a strong track for this year. RCIA
for adults and children has been meeting for well over
a month now and the individuals involved are doing
very well. The individuals are beginning to form a
community in which they can learn about their faith
and where they can ask the hard questions.
This Sunday, October 30th at the 11:00 am Mass
we celebrate with the RCIA candidates the "Rite of
Welcoming". We officially welcome them, bless
them, and promise to continue to pray for them all
the way to the Easter Vigil next spring. This
ceremony is always one of great joy.
The new members help us to see God's blessing upon
us. The new members help us to continue to grow as
a community. The new members help us to see that
our faith still does make a difference in the world.
The world hungers and the Church has the Word of
God and the Bread of Life. How blest we are to be
Christian and how blest we are when others want to
join us in our spiritual journey.
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
First Reading: Wisdom 6: 12-16
Second Reading: Thessalonians 4: 13-18
Gospel: Matthew 25: 1-13
Holy Day of All Saints Tues., Nov. 1---Masses at
8:30am and 7:00pm
On All Souls Day Wed., Nov. 2nd besides the regular
8:30am Mass there will be a special Mass of
Remembrance for the deceased of our parish this past
year at 7:00pm in the church. All are welcome!
October 30, 2011
Thirty First Sunday Ordinary Time
KNIGHTS NEWS
Brother Knights, our next meeting will be on
Tuesday, November 8th, 7:30pm in the Seton
Conference Room.
To all men in the Parish interested in learning what
the Knights do and about joining our Organization,
please call Mike Garko, Grand Knight, @ 836-6007.
SAVE
THIS
DATE…12/04/11
Shopping
Extravaganza in the Seton Church Hall from 8am to
2pm hosted by the Worthy Ladies of Seton K of C.
Please come to check it out…shop for yourself or
shop for the holidays. Refreshments will be available.
WORTHY LADIES OF SETON K of C Council
7990 are holding a Wine/Beer tasting fundraiser event
on Sunday, November 6th from 1pm to 5pm at
Deerfield Wines at the Shoppes at Louviers on Paper
Mill Rd. Newark, DE. Donation of $10 at the door.
TV available to watch the football game.
RCIA
690-9032 or maurrich57@aol.com (Adult)
325-1069 or cwetty@rmgglaw.com (Children)
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF
ADULTS is the process by which non-baptized
adults, and children seven years and older, join the
Catholic Church. The process is also for those adults
and children baptized Protestant who want to become
Catholic, and for those baptized Catholic but who
have not received any other sacrament. If you would
like to discuss the RCIA or to set up an interview,
contact Maureen or Carol.
ADULT FORMATION
Anita Wood - 322-6430x 314
msanitawood@verizon.net
The Bible Reflection Group will meet Tuesday, in
room 106.
Thought for the week: Love is like an earthquakeunpredictable, a little scary, but when the hard part is
over you realize how lucky you truly are.”
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Theresa Burke, ext. 102
Theresa.Burke@setonparish.net
Alternate class is November 12th, 8:30-12:30 in the
Formation Center.
5:30pm Sat.
Nov. 5 Fall Family Festival
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, October 29
5:00pm
Elsie & Leroy Duffin
Reconciliation Retreat is November 19th, 1:00-2:30,
in the Parish Hall for parents and children.
Sunday, October 30
7:30am
Margie Topolosky
9:15am
Ann Nutter
11:00am
Bob Bayne
SETON’S YOUTH MINISTRY
Mary Holmburg Ext. 104
Monday, October 31
8:30am
Margie Topolosky
Seton Tweens (6th -8th grade) & Teens (9th -12 grade)
Gatherings are held every other week on Monday
nights -Time 6:30-8:30pm
**Attention – Youth Ministry is on the move…We
would like to grow by leap and bounds, but we are in
need of your help…If you are looking for leadership
opportunities and are between the ages of 17-30, we
have the best opportunity for you.
Consider
becoming a Peer Group Discussion Leader. WE
ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN
STRONG ROLE MODLES FOR OUR YOUTH
MINISTRY PROGRAMS. Come share your love for
Jesus and his teachings. Contact Mary Holmburg at
322-6430 X104.
Tuesday, November 1
8:30am
Todd Horton
7:00pm
William Smith, Jr.
YMLC – Youth Ministry Leadership Committee will
begin meeting on Sunday November 6th. Location and
Time TBD. If you are interested in joining this
committee and serving the youth of our parish
contact Mary Holmburg X104.
LITURGY – Our deanery will be offering more in depth
preparation sessions for the new translation for the Roman
Missal which all English speaking countries will begin
using on the 1st Sunday of Advent. This 1 ½ hour session
will be offered in three different churches: Immaculate
Conception Church in Elkton-7:00pm-Sat. Nov. 8th; St.
Joseph’s in Middletown- 10am-Sat. Nov. 12th; St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton in Bear-7:00pm-Mon. Nov. 14th. **No sign up.
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
10:30am Sun. Oct. 30
Home Study
6:30pm Tues. Nov. 1
RCIA for Children
7:00pm Tues. Nov. 1
Bible Reflections
7:00pm Tues. Nov. 1
RCIA for Adults
7:30pm Tues. Nov. 1
St. Vincent DePaul
7:30pm Tues. Nov. 1
Parish Council
7:00pm Thu. Nov. 3
AFC
6:00pm Fri. Nov. 4
Bingo
7:00pm Fri. Nov. 4
Poker
7:30pm Fri.
Nov. 4
Filipiniana Choir
Wednesday, November 2
8:30am
Mary Ann Schafferman
7:00pm
Deceased Members of the Parish
Thursday, November 3
8:30am
Dan Powell
Saturday, November 5
5:00pm
Allen Van Haute & John Ranonis,Sr.
Sunday, November 6
7:30am
Joe Szczecinski
9:15am
Rose Antonuccio
11:00am
Anthony Ofuani
PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Offertory for October 10/23/11
$10,383.00
Missions
$ 1,515.00
Thank you for your continued support.
CLEANING CORP – Team “B” is scheduled for
Friday, November 4th at 9:00am.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR - Children's Christmas
Choir will be starting on Tuesday, November 8th at
6:15 pm, and that sign up sheets for children will be
in the gathering space starting the last weekend of
October. There are no age limits - but the child must
be either able to read or learn by rote, and be able to
sit through an hour of practice each week.
ADULTS wishing to sing just for the Christmas
season should start attending the regular choir
practices beginning Nov 15th and every Tuesday
thereafter until Christmas.
always eagerly welcomed!
New choir members are
Featuring Longaberger Baskets and Polish Pottery.
November 12, 2011 in the Hall. Doors open 12:30
p.m.
Bingo starts 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and/or
refreshments available. No one under 18 admitted.
Get tickets in Church office Monday-Friday 9:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OR after weekend Masses. $20 in
advance -- $25 as of Nov. 7th and at the door.
Contact Sonalea @ 368-9944.
SPONSORS NEEDED!!
Families, individuals,
groups, businesses, etc. can sponsor and/or fill the
baskets and pottery with products and/or gift
certificates. Sponsors listed on program. Contact
Sharon @ 325-0697.
HOLY COMMUNION MINISTERS - Mark the
date: An evening of Reflection for all Ministers of
Holy Communion will be held on November 16 and
17 from 7-8:30p.m. in the Church. Ministers are asked
to attend one session. Sign up sheets are posted in the
sacristy. You may contact Fr. Jim or Cathi Duffy at
cathi_duffy@yahoo.com for more info.
SAFEWAY eSCRIP PROGRAM Due to the closing of
our neighborhood Safeway the rewards from the eScrip
program have diminished substantially. For this reason we
have cancelled our participation in the program. Your
cards are still usable at any Safeway for the discounts they
offer in-house. Thank you for your support of this
program over the years.
SETON’S MONTHLY BINGO is Friday, November 4th, 710pm. Doors open at 6pm. The cost is $20 for the 20
game packets. Additional packets and specials may be
purchased. Refreshments are available. There are door
prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Please come and bring a
friend for a night of ghostly fun and chance. Must be 18
or older to attend.
SETON’S 3RD ANNUAL FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL –
Saturday, November 5th from 5:30 to 9:30pm. $5
admission in advance ($7 at the door) ages 3-65, under3
and over 65 free admission. This includes hayride, bon
fire and entertainment. Nominal charges for games,
food and drinks. You can purchase bracelets after all
Masses or in the parish office. For more information
call Deb Barlow at 449-2855 or the office at 322-6430.
SETON JOB SEEKERS meeting will be Sunday, Oct. 30th
at 11 AM in Room 101 of the Formation Center. New
attendees should contact either Rich or me at
rcook22@yahoo.com.
HOLD THE DATE!
Three Kings Day Fiesta, Sat., Jan. 7, 2012
Plans are underway for our 3rd Annual Three Kings
Day Fiesta. Anyone who would like to join this
event’s planning committee is asked to join us for our
next meeting on Wednesday, November 9th at 5:30pm
in the Formation Center’s Seton Conference Room.
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Registration forms will be distributed in church the
weekend of November 4 & 5.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL to benefit the Michael
G. Schwartz Foundation and Holy Family Catholic
Church will be held in Holy Family Parish Hall on
Sunday, November 6th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
There will be a SILENT AUCTION, raffle, various
vendors including Tastefully Simple, Discovery Toys,
Crafts and more! There will also be homemade baked
goods, new and pre-owned items, food, Secret Santa
Shop and GREAT FUN.
The Foundation is
dedicated to supporting the financial need and
educational scholarship of families.