January 18, 2015

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH
328 WASHINGTON AVE. DUNKIRK, NEW YORK 14048 PHONE 716-366-1750 FAX 716-366-4398
Web Site: www.seasdunkirkny.org
E-mail address: st.elizannseton@verizon.net
Parish Vision
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church seeks to be a vibrant and diverse faith community.
We are nourished by the Eucharist and empowered by the Spirit to spread the message of the Gospel to the
larger community through our many ministries and outreach opportunities.
PASTOR
Rev. Dennis G. Riter
IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Walter Werbicki
RECTORY
366-1750
Mary Jo Kessler (Administrative Assistant)
Daniel B. Hillman (Financial Administrative
Coordinator)
SCHOOL
366-0630
(Northern Chautauqua Catholic School)
Principal, John Georger
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, 366-2827
R.C.I.A. & C.I.C.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
(Christian Initiation of Children)
Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, 366-2827
ST. MARY’S CEMETERY
Mr. Kenneth R. Drozdziel, Superintendent, 366-2371
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
SICK CALLS
Any time, day or night. Call the Rectory as soon as possible
Please call the Rectory for an appointment.
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)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
Every Saturday at 4 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday 4 p.m.
YOUNG ADULTS
Upon reaching their 19th birthday should assume their own
identity by registering with the parish.
REGISTRATION & WELCOMING OF NEW PARISHIONERS
BAPTISMS
Third Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m.
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.
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.
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)
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ST.ELIZABETH ANN SETON
Second Collection Next Weekend
Bulletin Advertising
Next weekend, our parish will take up the Catholic
Relief Services Collection. This collection supports six
Catholic agencies that touch more than 1000 million,
Lives around the world. The funds from this collection
help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced
refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all people.
Next week, please give generously to the Catholic Relief
Services Collection.
A new advertising year will begin soon. If you wish your
business to appear weekly in the bulletin, please contact
the parish office soon. Your ad will reach about 475
households and is well spent. The fee for a single ad is
$250 per year; a double ad is $500. We prefer a
business card or layout indicating how you wish your ad
to appear. If necessary we will assist you in designing
your notice. Please note that the DEADLINE for new ads
is Feb. 16.
1 Corinthians 6:20 Glorify God in your body
“Let us go back to the Lord. The Lord never tires of
forgiving: never! It is we who tire of asking his
forgiveness, but he never tires of forgiving.”
___pope Francis
Readings for the Week of January 17/18, 2015
Sunday:
Samuel 3:3b-10,19/Corinthians 6:13c-15a.
17-20/John 1:35-42
Monday:
Hebrews 5:1-10/ Mark 2:18-22
Tuesday:
Hebrews 6:10-20/ Mark 2:23-28
Wednesday: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17/ Mark 3:1-6
Thursday: Hebrews 7:25—8:6/ Mark 3:7-12
Friday:
Hebrews 8:6-13/ Mark 3:13-19
Saturday: Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14/ Mark 3:20-21
Sunday:
Jonah 3:1-5,10/Corinthians 7:29-31/Mark
1:14-20
Our Offering to God
Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was
$5,302.00. Thank you for supporting the work of your
parish.
End of Year Contributions Statements
Soon most of us will prepare our paperwork for taxes.
Please note that it is not necessary to request a tax
contribution statement from the parish office. The parish
office will send them out by the end of this month.
Parish Finance Council
The members of S.E.A.S. Parish Finance Council are
the following: Jean Crane (chair), Ellen Luzkowiak,
Andrew Dziduch, Matthew Larivey, Frank Valone
(trustee) Zenon Olow (trustee) and Fr Dennis Riter. If
you have any questions or concerns concerning the
recently issued Financial Report for 2013 – 2014, please
speak with one of the members.
Seminary Course Held Locally
Christ the King Seminary will hold one of its courses at
Blessed Mary Angela Parish during the Spring
Semester. “The Spirituality of Western New York: An
Examination of the Spiritual Influences that Shaped the
Diocese” taught by Paul Lubienecki, PhD, is offered on
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, for 10 weeks beginning
January 27. This is part of the Seminary’s Continuing
Education Program and is open to anyone. The rate is
$125 per person. Register at www.cks.edu or call the
Academic Office at 655-7081.
Events this Week
Pilgrimage to Italy
Saturday January 24,
 Knight of Columbus Free Throw Contest 9 am to
noon NCCS Gym
Join the 11- day Catholic Pilgrimage to Italy and the
Vatican (Venice, Padua, Florence, Siena, Assisi, and
Rome) Nov. 4 – 14, 2015, under the spiritual guidance of
Fr. Matt Nycz. This includes a general audience with
Pope Francis as well as daily masses, Private bus and
English –speaking tour guide. All-inclusive cost is $2,995
(plus tips), out of NYC.
For more information or a
registration brochure, call 366-2307 or email
mnycz@hotmail.com
Looking Ahead
Tuesday Jan 27
 Liturgy Mtg. R.M.R. 7 p.m.
Memorial
Chad Ellman by Larivey Family
Timothy Patrick Smith by Susan Larviey and
Andrea Gestwicki
Janet Katta by Family
Help us, Lord, to draw strength from the words
and vision of Martin Luther King.
DUNKIRK, NEW YORK
January 17/18, 2015
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus’ question in today’s gospel is still valid today:
“What are you looking for?” What do you want from your
spouse, children or parents? Families are populated with
imperfect people. To expect perfection is unreal. To
expect and accept imperfection is wisdom.
21st Annual Memorial for the Pre-Born
Christian believers, pro-life leaders and their pastors
from numerous denominations will gather at DAR
th
Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW (18 and D St.),
Washington DC, from 8:30 –10:30 a.m. on Jan. 22.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Admission is free with no tickets
needed. Come fill Constitution Hall with thousands of
believers to show the nation that pro-life people are not
going away, no matter how long the battle or how
powerful the enemy.
Scholarship Money Available
The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund, a privately
funded tuition assistance programs for grades k – 8, has
funds available for the 2015 – 16 school year. Financially
eligible families can fill out an eligibility form on the
BISON website. The deadline is February 28, with a
maximum award of $1500. This is a great opportunity for
families who may be otherwise unable to afford a
Catholic Education. For more information, visit
www.bisonfund.com or call 1-888-216-8380.
Bring Back the JOY!
Effective Communication within a loving relationship is
not easy when families, jobs, kids and busy lives pull in
different directions. Give yourself a break and learn
some dynamic ways to communicate with your loved
one at a Heart to Heart Workshop. The skills are simple,
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heartworkshops.com or call 716-480-9273.
Remember to Pray For
The following who are ill:
Bob Bartkowski , Aurea Echevarria,
Fr. Dan Fiebelkorn, Frank Gawronski Jr.,
Cindy Krebs, Carol Kuwik, Chuck Milks,
Rosemary Parise, Carolyn Schmidt,
And Fr. Charles Zadora
Call us or leave an e-mail at st.elizannseton@verizon.net 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. Deceased member of William Schrantz by Gary
and Barb Thompson
Sunday, January 18, 2015- Second Sunday in Ordinary
Time
8:00a.m.Eleanor Woloszyn by Sons
11:00 p.m. Joseph Jasinski by Kathleen Jasinski
2:30 p.m. Spanish-All Souls
Monday January 19, 2015-Weekday
7:00 a.m. Joseph Spahn by Leo and Sandy Bain
Tuesday, January 20, 2015-Weekday-St. Fabian, pope
and martyr; St. Sebastian, martyr
7:00 a.m. Chad C. Ellman by Len and Dollie Schrantz
4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday, January 21, 2015-Weekday-St. Agnes,
virgin and martyr
7:00 p.m. James Muscato by Frederick Mackowiak
Thursday, January 22, 2015-Weekday-Day of Prayer
for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
7:00 a.m. Parishioners of SEAS
8:30 a.m. Marie A. Majecki by Mel and Bonnie Schnieder
Friday, January 23, 2015—Weekday- St. Vincent,
deacon and martyr; St. Marianne Cope, virgin
7:00 a.m. All Souls
Saturday January 24, 2015 – St. Francis de Sales, bishop
and doctor of the church
7:00 a.m. All Souls
(Vigil)
5:00 p.m. Stanley Pacos (anniv) by Wife and Family
Sunday, January 25, 2015- Third Sunday in Ordinary
Time
8:00a.m. Janet Katta by Family
11:00 p.m. Louise E. Lazar by Paul Bochenski
2:30 p.m. Spanish-Magdalena Gill Clemens by Mother
Welcome to the Family
Matt and Meghan Larivey began the process for
adoption of a baby daughter about a year ago. On
th
December 8 the procedure was finally made official by
the courts. We congratulate Meghan and Matt and
welcome Hope Irene Larivey formally to the family. May
God’s love be present in your home and overflow far
beyond!
Richard L. Conti-Parishioner
338 Central Ave, Dunkirk, Suite 310
363-7072
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