August 12, 2018

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time A special remembrance will be made at Mass for:

Monday, August 13 Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus

8:00 AM Albert Kriebel

Tuesday, August 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe

8:00 AM Helen Roman

Vigil 7:00 PM John Potylycki, Jr.

Wednesday, August 15 Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary

9:00 AM Robyn L. Leavitt

12:15 PM Christopher Nowakowski

Thursday, August 16 St. Stephen of Hungary

8:00 AM Marie Polzer

8:30 AM Novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots

Friday, August 17

8:00 AM Communion Service

Saturday, August 18 BVM

4:30 PM Rosalie Guida

Sunday, August 19 Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

8:00 AM The Oswald Family

9:45 AM Deceased members of the Kedl family

11:30 AM People of the Parish

Prayer Intentions

Personal intentions may be written in the binder on the

pedestal in the church foyer. These intentions will be prayed

for by the congregation at each Mass.

Pray For Our Intentions

Please remember in your prayers all our parish family and

friends who suffer physically, emotionally, or spiritually,

especially: Marguerite Boccardi, Sharon Boyce, John

Brosious, Millie Buchman, Lisa Devore, Dave Faust, Donna

Fogel, Joe Gnall, Ariella Jarrah, William Kaufmann, Roger

King, Catherine Kozlusky, Fran Kriebel, Joe Kucharik

If you are admitted to a hospital, please

remember to inform the parish office so that

Father can attempt to visit you. Be sure to

identify yourself as a Catholic member of St

Elizabeth, Whitehall at the time of your admission.

Godparents & Confirmation Sponsors Info

You must be at least 16 years of age, have received the

Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, must attend Mass

regularly and, if married, the marriage must be recognized by

the church. These requirements are the universal law of the

church. All requests for ‘Letters of Good Standing’ are to be

made well in advance to the rectory office.

Please pray for those who have died, especially Catherine

Klement, sister of parishioner Rose Balliet who

passed away this week. May her soul and the souls

of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of

God, rest in peace.

Readings for the Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

First Reading: Proverbs 9: 1 – 6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34

Second Reading: Ephesians 5: 15 – 20

Gospel: John 6: 51 – 58

Second Collections

August 12th Redemptorist Mission

Fr. Chuong Cao will be speaking to us about the

Redemptorist mission in Brazil and Nigeria. A native of

Vietnam he is currently stationed as pastor at St. Gerard

Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Holy Day of Obligation

Wed, Aug 15th the Catholic Church

adopted this date as a Holy Day of

Obligation to commemorate the

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

a reference to the belief in a real, physical

elevation of her sinless soul and incorrupt

body into Heaven.

The Sanctuary Candle, Ringing of the Bells or Flowers on the altar

may be sponsored in memory of a loved one or for a special

intention. Contact the parish office for available dates.

The Sanctuary Candle burns this week for Brem & Millan

families requested by Mary Brem.

The Church Bells will ring this week

for the intentions of the

Redemptorist Missions.

Marriage Banns III – Justin Firman and Samantha Guerra

Low Gluten Communion Hosts

St. Elizabeth has low gluten hosts. If there is a medical need

and you would like to receive the Eucharist in low gluten

form please come to the sacristy fifteen minutes prior to

Mass so that the celebrant is aware and arrangements can be

made for distribution.

To Our Parishioners with a Disability

We welcome you to Mass each weekend. If you

wish to receive Holy Communion and find it

difficult to join the Communion line, please let

the ushers know so that Communion can be

brought to you. It is never our wish to exclude

you from this Most Precious Sacrament.

Vacationing – Want to find a Mass?

If you would like to attend Mass while

on vacation but don’t know where to go,

use this website for Mass Times near

you. https://masstimes.org/

PASTOR’S CORNER

Physical and mental benefits of apologizing

When we hold grudges and refuse to give or receive an

apology, it affects our physical health. “It never sits quite

right — you toss, you turn in bed, you have that sinking

feeling in your chest, you eat, you drink too much, you get

headaches,” says Charline Laino, author of an article about

the health benefits of apologizing at WebMD.

A good apology affects the health of those on the receiving

end, too. Laino also mentions a 2002 study by researchers

from Hope College and Virginia Commonwealth University

that showed that heart rate, blood pressure, sweat levels, and

facial tension decreased in victims of wrongs even when they

simply imagine receiving an apology.

Apologizing only helps when a person really means it.

Insincere apologies are often a way to avoid guilt — and

we’ve seen plenty of examples of that in the media with

public figures and celebrities who just want to move on after

a controversy. For instance, actor Jason Biggs once wrote

some insensitive tweets after an airplane crash. He took some

heat for it and eventually came up with this, “People were

offended, and that was not my intent. Sorry to those of you

that were … my comments might have come off as insensitive and ill-timed. For that, I apologize.”

I do understand his attempt to avoid responsibility with a

lame, half-apology that really doesn’t address the wrong. But if that were me, I’d continue to feel sick about it.

Apologizing affects us not just physically, but mentally, too.

It can lower incidents of depression, anxiety, and help renew

past relationships. In a powerful piece in Psychology Today,

writer Beverly Engel described how a simple “I’m sorry”

from her mother, after being estranged from each other for

three years, healed her emotionally.

Old grudges create baggage and continue to affect new

relationships. Sometimes I’ve been tempted not to apologize

because I think I’ll never see the person again and the

problem will fade away. But it never really does. Lingering hurts eventually catch up with us.

I saw this up close and personal as a pastor when I

occasionally attended an Alcoholics Anonymous group at

our church to offer support. At those meetings, I heard some

of the most fearless, honest self-examination of past wrongs

that I’ve ever encountered. The 12 steps of AA focus on

making a moral inventory and righting past wrongs, and the

9th step is about making amends. Even seemingly unrelated

past mistakes can keep us from making progress — and this is true for us all.

God Bless You! - Fr. Pendzick

PARISH NEWS

Coffee & Doughnuts

Please join us in the parish social hall for coffee and

doughnuts on Sunday, August 12th after the 8 am and 9:45

am Masses. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Athletic Association.

SEAA members wishing to volunteer to serve should call the

parish rectory.

Saint Elizabeth PREP (CCD) Registration forms for our Parish Religious

Education Program for children have been sent

out. Extra forms can be picked up at the parish

office. Please return as soon as possible. If

registration forms are received by August 27th,

the registration fee is $50 per child or $90 for a family (two

or more children). All registrations received after that date

will be $60 per child with no family discount.

Religious Education classes will begin with an opening Mass

on Monday, September 10th at 6 pm. Students should first

come to the parish hall for attendance and then we will

proceed to church together. Parents are asked to go directly

to church. After Mass, all students and parents should report

to the parish hall for a short orientation meeting, meet the

catechist and receive your Religion book. You will be given

pertinent information including our yearly class schedule

that evening. Please make every effort to attend.

Low Impact Aerobics Sign-ups Looking for a night out with friends? Our

instructor, Karen Hoff, is offering 10 weeks of

aerobics on Tuesday nights (6:00 - 6:50 pm)

from September 4th to November 6

th in St.

Elizabeth’s parish hall, 435 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall. The

cost is only $25 per person for the entire 10 weeks which

includes 50 minutes of aerobic exercises followed by 20

additional minutes of toning and floorwork exercises for all

who wish to stay. (All that is needed is a towel or mat for the

floor work exercises. Feel free to bring light weights, as

well.) Registration deadline is August 31st or until the

maximum number of participants is reached. Please contact

Mary Spieker at the parish office to register 610-266-0695 or

dirreled@sercc.org. Bring a friend!

BEGINNER LOW IMPACT AEROBIC CLASS Haven't exercised in a while but ready to ease your

way back in? Other classes are not a fit for you?

EIGHT WEEKS ON WEDNESDAY– Sept 5th –

Oct 24th from 5:15-5:45 pm at Saint Elizabeth’s

Parish Hall – 435 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall, PA

Registration is required. Only $15 for all 8 weeks. Call or e-

mail for more information:

Mary Spieker at 610-266-0695 - dirreled@sercc.org

This ½ hour class will help you start the process of getting

back to exercise while increasing your flexibility, moves and

balance. Come and check out the class and see if it is a fit for

you! Bring a friend!

Our “Greeter Ministry” The ministry of hospitality is very

important to our Liturgical Celebrations.

We are called to be welcoming and

helpful to all who enter our doors. It is

our primary concern and duty to help

those who have gathered in any way that

we can, including making them feel at home. Ministers of

Hospitality are the first to greet those gathering and the last

ones to say goodbye to them after our worship together has

concluded.

As Ministers of Hospitality, we are cheerful, patient, kind,

understanding, and genuinely concerned for the welfare of

those in our midst. We approach our ministry with reverence,

humility, and a grateful heart. We are called to “be Christ” to

everyone who enters the doors of our parish, and we are

called to embrace them as Christ embraces each one of us, as

we come to the table seeking the nourishment that only God

can give.

If you are interested in learning more about this ministry,

please call Mary Spieker at the parish office 610–266-0695.

Our Greeter Ministry Members

4:30 Mass 8:00 Mass

Jane Andrew Monica Cocca

Dianne Fogel Tom Fichter

Nancy Hendrickson Ann Fried

Maribeth Kuhn Patty Jones

Bill & Bryan Meltzer Sister Magdalen

Lois Sobchack Palak Patel

Kevin Walter Dawn Tehonica & Tyler

Carole Tulio

9:45 Mass 11:30 Mass

Bruno & Joannie Benthian Marie Deichmeister

Kathy & Jim Carlisle Richard & Dorothy Folajtar

Helene L. Corbett Tracy Kneller & Girls

Bob & Janet Hartzell Mary Spieker

Kim Kocher & Children Palak Patel

Maryann Lake

Lisa Stella-Ali

Ecumenical Food Bank The food bank would like to thank all the

contributing parishioners for the 30 bags

and six boxes of food, which helped feed

235 families. As a reminder to all, we

collect food for the food bank on the 3rd

Sunday of the

month. Thank you for your generosity in helping those in

need!

Whitehall - Coplay Community Meal The next community meal will be served at

Egypt Community Church on August 21st.

www.facebook.com/whitehallcoplayhungerinitiative/

St. Elizabeth Regional School Summer Hours

August 13th – 17

th Monday through Friday 9 am – 3 pm

August 20th - Resume Regular Office Hours 8 am – 4 pm

August 27th - First Day of School for Grades 1 – 8

August 27th & 28

th – Kindergarten Orientation

August 29th – Kindergarten First Full Day

Pre-Kindergarten is registering the Three Year and Four

Year classes until August 17th. If your child is ready for a

stimulating class centered on fun and learning, call today!

GOLDEN AGERS

Aug 15th – Mohegan Sun Casino trip, cost $25. Leave

church parking lot at 11 am. Call Irene if interested in going.

610-264-3721.

Sept 19th – Atlantic City Resort casino trip, cost $40 with

$25 free slot play. Leave church parking lot at 9:30 am; leave

Atlantic City at 6 pm home around 8-8:30 pm. Call Irene if

interested in going. 610-264-3721

October 10th (Wednesday) - Silver Birches - Lake

Wallenpaupack -"Germanfest" - Price $81. Leave church

parking lot at 8:30 am, arrive at 10 am for coffee & apple

streusel cake, learn to make your own pretzels and apple

strudel. Price includes family style German meal, open bar

and music and dancing with Joe Lastovica Band. Snack

before leaving for home at 3:30 pm. To book this trip, call

Barbara at 610-266-2874.

December 13th (Thursday) - American Music Theater-

Lancaster, PA - Christmas Show - "First Noel" - Price $93

which includes your lunch at Shady Maples. Leave church

parking lot at 10 am, lunch is 11:30 am, show is 3 pm, leave

for home after the show around 5:15 or 5:30 pm. To book

this trip, call Irene at 610-264-3721.

Join the RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation: and learn the amazing truth about

the Catholic Faith. No commitment necessary! Call the

parish office for more information.

9th

BASKET SOCIAL ONLY 2 MONTHS AWAY!

We are always looking for some new and gently

used baskets! Be on the look-out during your

travels to and from summer yard sales. If you

come across a great summer bargain just think

what a great theme basket it will make! This benefit

enhances our Religious Education programs throughout our

parish. Volunteers are always welcome to help make our

social fun and successful. If you have any questions or would

like to help, please contact Mary Spieker at the parish office

610-266-0695 ext 208. Thanks for your tremendous support!

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Cub Pack 94 Hot Doggie Picnic at the Park!

All interested families are welcome

to join us for a family fun night at

the North Catasauqua Park on

Thursday, August 16th at 5 pm.

Pack 94 will supply the hotdogs

and drinks. Please bring a salad or dessert to share and any

outdoor game you would like to play.

Cub Pack 94 is located at St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Catasauqua. We meet on Thursday evenings throughout the

school year. We are looking forward to a night of family fun!

For more information, call Shaun Dunn 610-304-5402

Golf Outing Holy Family Manor’s annual golf outing is one month

away!!! Thank you to our generous sponsors, volunteers and

golfers that will be joining us on August 19th at the

Bethlehem Golf Club.

If you haven’t registered your golfers, signed up as a

volunteer or chosen a sponsorship, there is still time.

Franciscan Weekend Retreat August 10 - 12 “Listening for and Trusting the Voice of God” The Franciscan Vision and the Stages of Life

Fellowship, sharing, contemplation, inspirational talks Creative reflection: journaling, drawing, etc. The “two-halves” of life themes for us and for St. Francis

and St. Clare Seeking God’s purpose for us at this time of our lives in

the context of other seekers Come join us on this journey of discovery and self-

awareness in the Franciscan Spiritual Tradition! St. Francis Retreat House 3918 Chipman Rd., Easton, PA 18045

St. John Day at Friendly’s Come join us at the Whitehall

Friendly’s Restaurant on Wed.

August 15th. Come fuel up for back

to school shopping with a nice meal. Friendly’s will donate

10% of the proceeds to St John’s if you eat there during the

following times:

Breakfast 9 am to 11 am - Half price

Lunch 11 am to 2 pm - Free Sunday

For more information call Bill Drost 610-432-3505

Men of Malvern Retreat The Lehigh Valley men of Malvern, Our Lady of Perpetual

Help group will be holding their annual retreat at St Joseph

in the Hills Retreat House, Malvern, PA, from Friday,

August 24th to 26

th. Approximately 200 men from various

parishes attend each year. The men of St Elizabeth are

invited to join us. For more information contact Jim Rieker

610-435-6439.

ACCHS New Student Picnic Welcoming all new students to Viking Nation!

Sunday, August 26th, 2 - 4pm, ACCHS Parking Lot (Chew &

Jute Sts.)

8th

Annual Matthew J. Spade Golf Tournament The golf tournament will be held Saturday, September 8

th at

Locust Valley Golf Club, Coopersburg PA 18036; the outing

will benefit scholarships at Allentown Central Catholic. To

register, please visit: matthewspade.webs.com

Annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass Celebration The Annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass Celebration will be

held on Sunday, September 23rd

, at the Cathedral of St.

Catharine of Siena, 1875 West Turner St., Allentown 18104

at 3 pm. We cordially invite couples celebrating 1-5, 10, 15,

20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or fifty plus years of marriage to

this special event. Please register online at

www.allentowndiocese.org/anniversarymass.

The registration deadline is September 13th.

ACCHS Class of 1998

20th

REUNION! When: Friday, November 23

rd

Where: Corked Wine bar –

515 Main Street, Bethlehem

Cost: $35/per person by Oct 1st

$45/per person after Oct 1st

Update your email address at

development@acchs.info Contact: Priscilla Mint

priscilla.mint@gmail.com or Shelly (Cassium) Smith

michellefsmith80@gmail.com for more information.

What Do the Letters "INRI"

Stand for on the Cross?

A crucifix often has the letters "INRI"

carved into the wood of the cross.

These letters are short for the Latin

phrase, "Iesus Nazarenus, Rex

Iudaeorum," which translates to

"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."

These are the words which Pontius Pilate, the Roman

governor of Judea who sentenced Jesus to death, ordered to

be written on the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified.

Police, Firefighters, First Responders,

Legal Professionals, Health Care Workers,

& their Families are invited to join Bishop Alfred A.

Schlert as he celebrates the First Red, White & Blue Mass

Tuesday, September 11th, at 6:30 pm Cathedral of Saint

Catharine of Siena 18th and Turner Streets, Allentown PA.

Please wear your uniforms. Reception to follow in the Parish

Activities Center RSVP: rwbmass@gmail.com

One day, a young boy asked an old man: “Sir, which is the

best day to pray?” The wise old man replied: “My son, the

best day to pray is the day before your die.” The boy was

astonished and replied: “Sir, how can I know the day of my

death?” and the old man answered: “No one knows the day

of their death, that’s why we need to pray every day.”

The statues of the 1st Synod of the Diocese of Allentown state that: “There shall be a Parish Advisory Council

in every parish of the Diocese” (Statute 24). The Parish Council gives advice to the pastor and makes

recommendations about worship and prayer, marriage and family, education, parish activities, community

relations, social action, youth and young adults, ecumenism, etc. The members of this council should be

representative of the parish and consist of parishioners in good standing (practicing Catholics eighteen years or

older, baptized, confirmed, and if married: validly married in the church) Employees of St. Elizabeth are not

eligible. While some members may be appointed, others are elected by the parishioners.

If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) to this advisory board please fill in this nomination ballot.

Place nominations in the collection basket or turn them into the parish office. All nominations must be turned in

by August 26th. Elections then will be held September 2

nd – 16

th. Please give prayerful thought to this

nomination.

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I am a parishioner of St. Elizabeth of Hungary parish and would like to nominate the following person to serve on Parish

Council (maximum 3 year term). This person is a member of the parish and with the help of the Holy Spirit will be able to serve

our parish well.

Nominee: _____________________________________________ (please print nominee’s name)

Contact Info: __________________________ (nominee’s phone # or e-mail)

Signed _____________________________

Fr Pendzick will gather the names of the nominees and a ballot will be presented in September for your vote. Deadline for

nominations is August 26th.

Many thanks for all

your kind donations!

Help us fill our beautiful baskets with sweet surprises!

We greatly appreciate any donations of the following items to help defray the cost

for our Basket Social. Donations can be left in the back of church in the box

provided after the weekend Masses Sept. 8 – 30, or dropped off at the parish office

from 9 am – 3 pm weekdays.

For Kids/Toddlers Back to School For Men For the Ladies Misc. Play Doh erasers cologne nail files date book markers pens & pencils comb shower scrubs calendars glue sticks glue rulers beer mug body lotion books paints pencil box nail clippers shower gel DVD’s tablets crayons & markers tools body powder games Legos colored pencils scarves & jewelry Matchbox cars back packs Stationery Baskets Party Basket Barbie items book covers scissors scotch tape birthday candles Disney items notebooks book of stamps blank note cards balloons action figures folders all-occasion cards pens & post-it notes paper plates & cups crafts calculator address book envelopes napkins Teen-Age Mutant Ninja Turtles wrapping paper tissue paper table cloth

ribbon or bows gift bags & tags plastic utensils

Baking Basket Kitchen Basket Home Decor gift wrap cake mixes pot holders candles gift bags cans of frosting dish towels coasters party favors cupcake papers bag clips small pillows crepe paper rolls chocolate chips trivets picture frames thank you cards nuts coasters air freshener measuring spoons spatulas dictionary measuring cups wooden spoons novels cake pans kitchen gadgets cross sprinkles throw blanket table cloth pie plates paper towels dried flowers

Capital Expenditures St. Elizabeth has a rich joyful history. Under the direction of Msgr. Muntone, there was a major capital improvement of the extension of the office and rectory. The parish buildings were maintained; however, time does take its toll and simple repairs no longer suffice. Under the direction of Fr. Essig, we repainted the Church interior, laid new carpeting, refinished the pews, and repadded the kneelers. A new piano was purchased and a new pulpit commissioned. LED lights were installed and the sound system was upgraded. Most of these items were covered by parish reserves. Soon after my arrival, it became apparent that the boilers and air conditioner units that service the parish could no longer be effectively repaired and some were replaced immediately by new more efficient units. St. Elizabeth parishioners responded to my request for $200 per family with generous donations totaling $62,000. With the approval of the diocese, this paid for 6 new A/C units and part of the school boiler. Recently some roof repairs were made and the worn carpet in the office was replaced. A meeting room and second office were created on the ground floor of the church offices to better accommodate our parishioners who struggle with stairs. The old daycare was renovated into the annex, creating a new, expanded and welcoming preschool. The old rectory and convent are being updated and spruced up to preserve these buildings and make them useful. In the Church the new pulpit has already been installed, the Ciborium (cups that hold the hosts) have been re-plated, and additional lights put in the Choir loft. The rectory kitchen had not been touched in a long time and needed some updating. Over the past year I had fun taking down the wallpaper and painting most of the rectory and kitchen myself. With my dad’s help we fixed up some of the kitchen ourselves too. In the upcoming years much still needs to be done and there are some major repairs still anticipated. The boiler (for the hall, offices, and rectory) needs to be replaced (@$60,000); the social hall A/C units need to be replaced (@$75,000); brickwork needs to be done to the buildings (over $75,000); the stained-glass windows need to be repaired; and the parish hall kitchen needs to be updated. If you have any personal expertise or experience with these issues please contact me, I appreciate your help. We are hoping to raise funds for these items through the capital campaign envelopes and will continue to include these envelopes in your packets. Please place them into the regular collection or consider either a onetime charitable gift or a plan a bequest in your will to the care of your parish. I hope that this letter and financial statement summaries are helpful to you as we tend to the maintenance of your parish and create a legacy for future generations. Thank you! St. Elizabeth of Hungary is a wonderful supportive parish family. In Prayer, Fr. John Pendzick

2017/2018 Budgeted

2017/2018 Actual

Total Church Revenue

Offertory*

565,889

570,866

Christmas

25,054

27,799

Easter

16,799

16,144

Religious Education

15,426

18,700

Pre-K

37,793

41,779

Bequests, Memorials

51,920

29,105

Capital Campaign

-

61,500

Fund Raising

34,574

32,809

Other Income**

70,358

74,488

Total Income:

817,813

873,190

Church Operating Expenses

Priests & Liturgy

130,370

124,494

Religious Formation

58,141

56,023

Pre-K

38,242

37,394

Diocesan Assessment

115,620

103,937

School Subsidy

169,400

169,400

Facilities Expenses

95,381

100,944

General & Administrative

120,587

98,449

Other Expenses

44,891

43,732

Total Operating Expenses:

772,632

734,373

Excess/Loss

45,181

138,817

Less: Capital Additions & Improvements

125,000

83,503 School Excess/Loss

-

(162,329)

Net Increase/Decrease

(79,819)

(107,015)

* Includes Holy Days of Obligation; but excludes 2nd collections that are sent directly to the Diocese.

** Includes flowers, candles, bulletin ads etc *** Shortfall is being covered by the Diocesan Savings.

Statistics:

1040 families are registered in the Parish. 387 is the average number of envelopes received each week.

71 families contribute bimonthly through electronic giving. $22.69 is the average weekly envelope donation. $10,607 was the weekly budgeted plate collection for Sundays.

$10,730 is the average weekly donation, with electronic giving and donations mailed to the office.