Fourth Sunday of Easter
Mission Statement
We, the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 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. Amen.
NOTES FROM FR. ROGER
Congratulations to all the young people and their families who celebrate their First Holy Communion this weekend. Our parish rejoices that the Catholic Faith continues to grow in the hearts of our young families. May God continue to bless you all on your faith journey.
Thank you to the Catechists, Aides, Co-coordinators, and especially to Theresa Burke and Lucy Lopez. Your dedication and ministry is greatly appreciated and needed.
Also, continue to remember in prayer all those who were received into the Church during the Easter Celebrations and make them feel welcomed into our community.
As we continue to move into Spring, please take time to enjoy the beautiful gardens here at Seton parish. Also, remember that our 5th Annual Golf Memorial Classic will be held on Thursday, May 10th and the Golf Ball Drop, with our ECHO apprentice Daniel Hoover, will be on Sunday, May 20th, and the Bella Cucina Night at Christiana Pub on June 2nd to support our mission in Guatemala.
Finally, thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. On behalf of Bp. Malooly and the people to whom these funds will help, your generosity is appreciated. If you have not yet joined in, I ask that you consider making a pledge. Remember that all of the overage from our parish target will stay here in the parish to help with our on-going needs.
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
First Reading: Acts 9:26-31
Second Reading: John 3:18-24
Gospel: John 15: 1-8 (53)
ADULT FORMATION
Anita Wood - 322-6430x 314
The Bible Reflection Group will meet Tues., in 106.
Caring for Elderly Loved Ones - This meeting is designedto give practical and spiritual support to those who careor elderly loved ones. Both nurses and social workers who do health care with the elderly will be present to answer questions. If ongoing support is desired by the group, input will be taken on topics that we might gather to discuss next year. The meeting will be in the libraryon Wednesday, May 16, from 7 to 8:30PM.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK – One reason why a dog is such a lovable creature is that his tail wags instead of his tongue.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 28
5:00pm William & Frances Cramer
Sunday, April 29
7:30am Mary Sosnowski
9:15am Fran Otteni
11:00am Richard J. Louie
Monday, April 30
8:30am Caroline A. Strickland
Tuesday, May 1
7:00pm Dee Zaborowski
Wednesday, May 2
8:30am James Jenkins
Thursday, May 3
8:30am John Bishop, Jr.
Saturday, May 5
5:00pm Charles & Anne Herfurth
Sunday, May 6
7:30am Mary Sosnowski
9:15am Fran Otteni
11:00am Efren Gaddi
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Theresa Burke, ext. 102
May Crowning - Our 1st Eucharist students have been invited to participate in the Crowning of the Blessed Mother at the Parish Mission’s 7:00pm closing Mass on Tuesday, May 8th. Students should wear their 1st Eucharist outfits and arrive at church by 6:30pm for instructions.
2012-2013 Registration Forms have been handed out at our weekly classes. Forms are also available in the Formation Center Office, from the Religious Education Information bin on the wall in the Gathering Space or at www.setonparish.net. A late fee will be charged for any form turned in after June 15th, so get them in early!
Last Home Study - Completed student workbooks will be due in R.E. Office by May 1.
SETON’S YOUTH MINISTRY
Mary Holmburg Ext. 104
4/30. 6:30-8:30pm.
Our Monday night Seton Teens & Tweens are underway, we are missing YOU! Don’t miss out on the Faith and Fun, join Youth Ministry today. YM Schedule subject to change, to register for events and the most up to date info call 322-6430 x104
Service Opportunities-
Vacation Bible School – Set Design Monday nights 6:30-8:30pm in May
VBS Camp Week – June 18-22 8am-1pm each day.
Carnival – July 14 & 15 set up. Carnival Week- July 16-22 5-10pm YM Booths.
2012 Confirmation Program - Reminders:
Monthly Sessions - April 15, and May 20, 2012 9am-12pm-Parish Hall. Monthly Session conclude with 11am Mass. Families are encouraged to join us for mass.
Retreat- date and details will be distributed during May’s Session. The weekend retreat will be held Sept. 7-9th. So be sure to mark your calendars and save the date.
2012 Confirmation Mass will be held on Saturday October 20, 2012 at 5pm Mass. Question regarding confirmation should be directed to Mary Holmburg x104.
Parish Community, please pray for our young Candidates as they prepare for this upcoming blessing.
2012 Vacation Bible School June 18th/ 22th - In-parish pre-registration is now open! Registration forms are in the gathering space. Do not DELAY, fill it out today. Space is Limited. Registration will continue until May 30, 2012. Question Contact Mary Holmburg at 322-6430X 104.
VBS Adult Volunteer- and Crew Leader sign-up forms can be found in the gathering space. All Teens Crew Leaders need to fill out a volunteer registration form and turn them in ASAP.
TO ALL PARISHIONERS, who want to offer a BRICK to support our Stations of the Cross Shrine, please have your payment in by Sunday, May 6th. See gathering space for details. Thank you.
Brother Knights our next meeting is Tuesday, May 8 @ 7:30 in the Seton Center.
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.
Thank you
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
11:00am Sun. April 29 Job Seekers
6:30pm Mon. April 30 Teens/Tween
7:00pm Tues. May 1 Bible Reflections
7:30pm Tues. May 1 St. Vincent DePaul Society
7:30pm Tues. May 1 Parish Council
7:30pm Tues. May 1 Adult Choir
7:00pm Fri. May 4 Bingo
7:30pm Fri. May 4 Filipiniana Choir
11:00am Sat. May 5 Men of Faith
9:30am Sun. May 6 YM Training
7:00pm Sun. May 6 Parish Missions
PARISH STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Offertory 4/15/12 $9,536.37
Mortgage Reduction $1,776.57
Thank you for your continued support.
CLEANING CORP – Team “B” is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd at 9am. Thanks to all our faithful church cleaners. The extra touches you take to make our church look clean are appreciated by everyone. Anyone interested in helping out please call 302-366-8988.
FOR THE SAKE OF GOD’S CHILDREN is a program focused on the continuous development of a safe environment in our parish communities. Individuals who volunteer with youth of our parish must review the program, receive training relative to Safe Environments, have a criminal background check and complete a volunteer covenant annually. On the bulletin board near Theresa’s office is a copy of the covenant. For more information on the Diocesan program, please visit the Diocesan website at: www.cdow.org.
SAN MARCOS COMMITTEE: Tickets are on sale in the Gathering Space for “Bella Cucina II”, Saturday, June 2, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Christiana Pub, $30/person. Stop by our table for more information. Thank you for supporting our mission in Guatemala.
50+ GROUP
50+GROUP BLUE ROCK BASEBALL TRIP - The 50+ Group have tickets available for a Blue Rocks Baseball Game. It is open to all and we have a limited amount of tickets. Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 at 1:35PM GAME Tickets are $13 which includes your ticket into the game and a voucher for hot dog, chips, and soda. The seats are on the 3rd base side. Reservations and money must be in by May 5th. I must be contacted in order to make reservation. Please do not just send check. Please call or e-mail Pat Taylor for tickets, 378-3170 or . CHECKS MADE OUT TO SEAS.
DANIEL’S CONCERT – Daniel Hoover, our Echo Apprentice, is going to perform a musical concert as a duo with Nicole Matthews from Michigan. It is original music written by Daniel and Nichole. The concert will be held on Saturday, May 12th at 7:30pm in the church. There will be a free will offering at the door and CDs are available for purchase.
SAVE THE DATE…Daniel Hoover, our Echo Apprentice will soon be graduating and moving forward with a new ministry. The parish’s Goodbye Weekend Celebration will be May 19th & 20th at all the Masses with a reception in the Parish Hall. Please come by and say “Thank you” to Daniel and offer him your well wishes.
THE NEXT JOB SEEKERS MEETING is scheduled for Sunday, April 29th at 11:00am in Seton Conference. If you plan to attend please contact:
OUTREACH welcomes its new volunteers Michelle Truban, Barbara and Harry Ferzetti, Beth O'Connor, Lynn Miller, and Marilyn & Bob Partee. God Bless them for coming to the aid of the poor.
Seton Prayer Ministry originatedin 2006during the Alpha program. Our purpose is to pray for the needs of Seton Parish. We meet as a prayer group and we communicate on an as needed basis via e mail. If you would like us pray for your request, please send an e mail to .
MEN OF FAITH - Many of the men of Seton parish have come together this year to talk about how their faith affects their lives. The next gathering of our men's group will beSaturday, May 5at 11:00am IN THE LIBRARY (which is a location change). Anyone who would like to go out for lunch at Trattoria di Napoli afterwards is welcome.
Parish MissionMay 6-8, 7:00pm
Parish Mission
May 6-8, 7:00pm
The mission is a chance for us to Learn:
• about who God is
• how God speaks to us still
• who Jesus is
• what it means to be human
These are three nights to Reflect on:
• the uniqueness of persons
• the dignity of conscience
• God’s dream for humanity
We will Celebrate:
• the presence of God
• the beauty of life
• the hope for change
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Celebration
Golf Ball Drop
Based upon popular demand and the huge success lastyear, the Fun Committee will once again present the BallDrop. It is economically priced at only $10.00 per ticketand has fabulous prizes with unlimited winners.
Win a 42” LG HDTV (sponsored by Delaware HAC) for your ball in the hole or closest to the hole or….
Win a Year’s Supply of Chick-fil-A if YOU’RE ball lands in a 10 foot diameter circle around the HOLE (unlimited number of winners) or….Win a Year’s Supply of Chick-Fil-A if your ball is farthest from the hole. Questions? Contact Tom Cupples 302-261-6181 , Cathy DeCrescenz 302-369-9287 Tickets go on sale after all Masses April 14-15th. Last year there were 35 winners and tickets sold out in two weeks.
ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTIOM Our next Supper & Speaker event will be held onSunday, May 20, 2012, from4-7pmin theSt. Mary Room. Join us for a social hour, supper, and conversation with guest speaker Anthony Albence. We are open to people of all faiths [ages 21 and older]. Please join us! Please contact Thomas Bounds r visit our blog atsmypp.wordpress.com.
SETON’S MONTHLY BINGO – Is Friday, May 4th, 7-10pm. Doors open at 6pm. The cost is $20 for packets and specials can be purchased. Refreshments are available. There are door prizes and 50/50 drawings. Please come and bring a friend for a night of fun, fellowship and chance.