Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

1 OURPARISHMISSIONSTATEMENTS trivingtomakeJesusknownbyourresponsetoth eGospel,andguidedbytheHolySpirit, ,worshippingfamilythatreachesoutinlovean dfriendshiptoallofGod :Saturday:5:00 PMSunday:8:30AM,10:00AM&12 NoonDaily:9:00AM(Monday-Thursday)HolyDay s: :Acouplemustmakearrangementsfortheirwedd ingatleast6monthsinadvance.**Pleasesecur eyourweddingdate at the Church before reserving areception date**A marriage preparationprogramisrequiredforeverycoup leintendingaCatholic Wedding. Visit our website :Saturdayat4:00PM&Sundayfollowingthe10:0 0 AMMass. ThepriestwillremainintheReconciliation Room only until the (RCIA)Anyoneinterestedinbecomingamembero ftheCatholic Church is invited into the Rite ofChristianInitiationofAdultsProcess(RCI A). , , ,WEEKENDASSISTANTDEACONJOSEPHMAFFEODEACO NJOHNGREBEDEACONDAVEVALLONEPHYLLISBENANT I,MUSICDIRECTORPATMYSTKOWSKI,PASTORALASS OCIATEMICHELEHAHN, CONNOR,OUTREACHCOORDINATORBARBARAW ELLS,RELIGIOUSEDUCATIONSECRETARYLORIMARA NDO,BUSINESSMANAGERP arishOfficeHours:Monday-Thursday:9:00am- 12:30pm;l:30pm-5:00pmFriday:8:00am-12:30 pm;1:30pm-4:00pmOutreachHours:Monday&Wed nesday9:30am-12:30pm,1:30pm-3:00pmTuesda y&Thursday:1:30pm-4:30pm,CLOSEDF ridayReligiousEducationHours:Monday-Thur sday9:00am-12:30pm;1:30pm-5 :737-4388 Fax:737-4389 ReligiousEducation:737-8915 Outreach:737-4416 ,LakeRonkonkoma,NY11779-1997 SACRAMENTSTODAY:SecondSundayofAdventDece mber10,2017 BeholdtheLordwillcometosavethenations!

2 MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Today, Sunday, December 10th 8:30 - + Sherly Vermont 10:00 + Michael B. Kelsey, + Susan Pierse, + Celeste Ann Marlow, + Rosemary Scollo 12 Noon People of the Parish Monday, December 11th 9 + Henry Lipp Tuesday, December 12th 9 Wednesday, December 13th 9:00 + Lucy Terriaca Thursday, December 14th 9:00 + Maurice Collins Saturday, December 16th 5:00pm + Rose Gatto + Nancy Palmer Giugliano, + Frank & Maria Senyk, + Tom Jones Sunday, December 17th 8:30 - + Brendan Dugan 10:00 + Josephine Macri, + John D. Rick, + James W. Foley, + George Anthony McMahon 12 Noon People of the Parish SUNDAY, December 10th, 2017 CELEBRANTS for weekend of December 16th 17th SATURDAY, December 16th 5:00 PM: Fr.

3 Vitus Ezeiruaka SUNDAY, December 17th 8:30 AM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka 10:00 AM: Fr. Richard Fineo 12 Noon : Fr. Richard Fineo NOTE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER? Many parishioners support St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in the weekly collection and we do not have them listed in our census. We would like to make sure you are given proper credit for your donations. Please fill in the bottom of this page and we will send you a registration form. **You are not automatically registered if you received a sacrament in the parish, Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, etc. NAME_____ ADDRESS_____ _____ Wedding Banns 3rd Time Nicole Geraci St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Ryan Heselpoth Mary Mother of the Redeemer, PA 1st Time Kimberly Fitzpatrick St.

4 Elizabeth Ann Seton Robert Kopf Our Lady of Perpetual Help, NJ WEEKLY SACRIFICE for the PARISH Last Week = $9, Credit Card/Automated donations= $ 264 .00 (10 contributed) Total Last Week= $9, # of Envelopes returned: 325 Last Week s Expenses Paid: $10, Expenses include: payroll, HVAC quarterly contract, calcium chloride/snow melt, rectory expenses, 7 Day Sanctolites for the week of December 10th have been donated in loving memory of Michael B. Kelsey, requested by The Grahams BAPTISM Lennon Grace Alvarez Our Christmas Flower collection is next weekend December 16th-17th. Thank you for your generosity! SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT From the Pastor s Desk Grace and Advent Blessings to my St. Elizabeth Ann Seton family!

5 It s funny, the things that stick in your mind. I m thinking of one hot summer Saturday when I was in college and I was driving with a friend to the big flea market that used to be on Route 110 in Farmingdale (anyone remember that?). It was a long trip and on the way, the en-gine overheated and steam started pouring out from under the hood. We pulled off the road to give the engine a chance to cool off a little. While we sat there, we flipped on the radio and in-stantly an ad announced in a loud voice: HELP IS ON THE WAY! We laughed hysterically for a very long time. It was exactly what we would have wanted most: Assurance that someone was coming to save us, and everything was going to be all right! Today is the Second Sunday of Advent, and we focus on St. John the Baptist.

6 In our first reading, the prophet Isaiah predicts the coming of the forerunner of the Messiah as a voice cries out in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord! In the Gospel, St. Mark identifies this figure as St. John the Baptist. John was indeed chosen by God to be the herald of the coming Christ, His Son. John awoke people s spirits with baptism of forgiveness and a revitalized faith in God. He announced, One mightier than I is coming after me. In other words, Fear Not! God is sending us a savior! HELP IS ON THE WAY! This Advent we prepare our hearts and souls for the coming of Christ into our world, and the gift of life and salvation that he brings. We need not sink into the mire of this generation, we need not drown in our sins; HELP IS ON THE WAY! Finally, I wish to thank you for your outpouring of prayers and consolation to my family and myself at the unexpected passing of my brother William last week.

7 I feel certain that, even at 67, he was prepared to go to God, and I gratefully ask your continued prayers for all. Thank you! Blessings and Peace, Fr. Kevin Thompson Joyous in the Lord SUNDAY, December 10th, 2017 10th ANNUAL SUPER BONANZA $25 winners Sunday, 12/3/17 #06785 Elissa Young Monday, 12/4/17 #16275 Doris Guzzo Tuesday, 12/5/17 #11969 John Menneci Wednesday, 12/6/17 #11700 Michael Lawlor Thursday, 12/7/17 #12094 Sal & Marygrace Guiliano Friday, 12/8/17 #04056 Rosemarie Sciacca Saturday, 12/9/17 #01797 Judi Sykes CONGRATULATIONS! Payment will be mailed to all Winners on the following Thursday after results are posted in Bulletin. 10th Annual Super Daily Bonanza Drawing Every day until May 31, 2018 we will draw a winning ticket number.

8 The owner of that ticket will win the prize for that day. Then the ticket will be put back into the drum for the next drawing, giving you another opportuni-ty to WIN. MEMBERS NAME_____ PHONE NUMBER_____ ADDRESS_____ Number of Tickets__$ 5 for $ ___ TOTAL =_____ Please mail your check to: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Outreach Ministry Thanksgiving: Parish Outreach wishes to give to all of the faithful here at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton a gracious and prayer-filled Thank You . Due to your kindness Outreach was able to help over 65 families enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal. The families helped also say Thank You . Outreach could never accomplish this task if it were not for the generous response given for the needed do-nated non-perishable food, frozen & fresh turkeys, gift-cards, money, as well as checks.

9 Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped gather, sort, pack, and distribute the packages of food to all of the families. These include; Mary Koslowski, Rosemarie Mayers, Janet Knoblach, Diane Scheel, Marilyn & Phil Janusewski, Christine Bader, Linda & Justin Perrotta, Bob Lewonka, Eileen Cleary, Michele Sarrubbo, Tom Burns, Eleana Middleton, Joanne Peuplie, Marie Casilli, Marie Roach, Gerry & Joe Sadiveri, Liz Machio, Hank Grynewicz and Dennis Hoffer. A thank you to all of our Confirmation candidates, and a couple of moms, who helped sort all of the non-perishables. They include: Emma Polund, Anna Scully, John Healy, Susan Grant, Anabella Cenci, Briana Cenci, Joanne & Jackie Volo, Sam Middleton, Sabrine Middleton and Mylee D Adddzrio. Such a find job of collecting food goes to the Girl Scouts Service Unit 18 and Cub Scout Pack you for your positive work in giving back to the community.

10 Thank you to Gina Trepiccione, Guidance Counselor at Cayuga Elementary School for the donated turkeys and boxes of canned goods. Thank you to Amanda Kellys 4th Grade Faith Formation class for their collected food. To Gerry Hoffer, thank you, for all of the pies bought and delivered to Outreach. It is so important to remember that Jesus tells us that whenever you reach out to others in any way, you are in turn reaching out to Him. As a Parish Community, let us contin-ue to make Jesus know to others as we reach out in love and service to all of God s people. Christmas: Please leave the returned Christmas ornaments in the box on the table in the lobby. The giving Tree has been removed from its place in the lobby. Please leave the gifts where the tree used to be. Thanks again!