St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 280 E. Square Lake Road, Troy, Michigan 48085
October 2nd, 2016 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Important Reminders! Monday Mass switches to 6:00 PM:
October 3rd
Religious Education Begins:
October 5th
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Calendar Events Readings
(©Liturgical Publications Inc.)
Sunday
Oct. 2nd
9:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul—Conference Room
11:00 AM Mass
12:10 PM RCIA
Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4
2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14
Lk 17:5-10
Monday
Oct. 3rd
10:30 AM Tai Chi
5:30 PM Rosary
6:00 PM Mass
Gal 1:6-12
Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday
Oct. 4th
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Mass
5:30 PM Christian Meditation
7:00 PM Bible Study
7:00 PM Women’s Fellowship—Parish Hall
Gal 1:13-24
Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday
Oct. 5th
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Mass
5:00/6:30 PM Religious Education Classes
6:30 PM Rosary for Peace
Gal 2:1-2, 7-14
Lk 11:1-4
Thursday
Oct. 6th
8:00 AM Rosary
8:30 AM Mass
7:00 PM Choir
7:00 PM Giving Tree Committee Meeting
Gal 3:1-5
Lk 1:69-75
Lk 11:5-13
Friday
Oct. 7th
Gal 3:7-14
Lk 11:15-26
Saturday
Oct. 8th
8:00 AM Men’s Fellowship Monthly Meeting
9:00 AM Men’s Fellowship Faith Sharing
4:30 PM Reconciliation
5:00 PM Mass
Gal 3:22-29
Lk 11:27-28
Next Sunday
Oct. 9th
9:00 AM Mass
11:00 AM Mass
12:10 PM RCIA
2 Kgs 5:14-17
2 Tm 2:8-13
Lk 17:11-19
Weekly Calendar
New Members Are Always Welcome! Our parish family extends a warm welcome to all who join us for
worship. If you are new to the area or coming home, we invite you to
register and make St. Elizabeth Ann Seton your parish. All
applicants may contact the Parish Office at (248) 879-1310 to set up
an appointment to meet with Father Norm Nawrocki.
ENVELOPE OFFERTORY FOR SEPT. 25TH:
$8,764.00 ELECTRONIC OFFERTORY FOR AUGUST:
$1,652.00 Weekly Average
(EFT Totals reflect previous month)
CSA 2016 As of August 25th, we
have collected
$128,195.00 out of
$130,136, or 98.5%, of our
2016 CSA total.
IMPORTANT! Monday Mass is Changing Times!
Beginning October 3rd, the weekday
Monday Mass is moving from 7:00 PM
to 6:00 PM. This is a permanent
change to the schedule. In addition,
the Rosary service will be augmented
with the Exposition of the Most
Blessed Sacrament. This part of the
service will move to 5:30 PM,
beginning October 10th.
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Our first reading could have been written this week, not a
couple thousand years ago. It is clear that the changes in the
world have not healed that place in our being that is hungry for
violence and chaos. By means of the Word of God, the Savior
will open our eyes and hearts to the deepest meaning of living
faith. We will long for peace and harmony; God’s promise, that
requires our support. Brothers and Sisters, we must fast from
violence, vile words, hatred, revenge, immorality, and lashing
out at others. This is the kind of fasting that gives glory to God
and brings healing and wholeness to our wounded brothers and sisters.
As St. Paul tells us in the second reading, “For God did not give us a spirit of
cowardice, but rather of power and love and self-control.” The plea to Jesus in
the Gospel is ours also: “Increase our faith.” Prayer is powerful, so please pray
the Holy Rosary for deep interior peace and a loving, caring spirit. God rejoices
to give a triumph over evil, by the power of prayer.
As people who are committed to live as disciples and to grow as good stewards, we recognize that
being in communion with Christ calls us to communion with one another.
This Week:
Reach out in some small way to one person you know who feels separate from your “community.”
Invited them to become more connected.
The Year of Mercy: Called in Communion
How Long, Oh Lord, How Long
Words from
Father Norm
Father Riwa Kenyan Orphans
In April of 2016, SEAS Men's Fellowship sponsored a fundraising breakfast for the Friends of Kenyan Orphans.
Because of our parishes generous support, we raised enough funds to sponsor five girls for a year. The
sponsorship includes food, lodging, schooling and more. As Men’s Fellowship has shared about this endeavor,
most of the girls will be alive within the year because of this safe haven.
The girls we have sponsored for the coming year are: Dallena (12), Faith (11), Josphine (5), Winny (11), and
Teresia (11).
The brief history, photo and biography of each girl is located on the bulletin board in the social hall. A common
thread with each girl is that they come from very poor families, if they have a family. They are orphaned or
neglected and have found refuge with Father Riwa and the St. Clare Girls community.
Please visit and get to know the girls that our parish have sponsored in 2016-17.
Again, thank you, SEAS Catholic Community, for your support.
SEAS Men's Fellowship
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Parish Faith Formation
What’s Happening in Religious Education
All of the Religious Education
Calendars for the 2016-2017
school year are now online.
At www.saintliz.org you will find the Elementary
Religious Education Calendar, Sacramental Dates,
Confirmation Calendar, and the Middle School
Calendar listed under Faith Formation. All are
available to be printed off at home and placed on your
refrigerator to remind you of where you are to be.
Question of the Week for Youth
Today’s Gospel reminds us that doing the
will of God is its own reward. If we have
just a little bit of faith, He can work
miraculous things through us.
What does is mean to have faith the
size of a mustard seed?
Calendar Information
October 5th
5:00-6:15 PM and 6:30-7:45 PM
Elementary Religious Education Begins
October 12th
5:00-6:15 PM and 6:30-7:45 PM
Elementary Religious Education
October 19th
5:00-6:15 PM and 6:30-7:45 PM
Elementary Religious Education
October 23rd
12:15-3:30 PM
Confirmation Field Trip to Blessed
Sacrament Cathedral
Thinking of becoming Catholic? Or looking to complete your Sacraments of Initiation?
If you are, then the RCIA
is for you. RCIA stands for
the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults. It is
for those who have never
been baptized, for those
baptized in another faith,
or for those who wish to
complete their initiation
into the Church by
c e l e b r a t i n g t h e
Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.
The RCIA will be meeting on Sundays from 12:15-1:30
PM. Many Catholic topics, especially the seven
sacraments are discussed each week. Please call the
Religious Education Office, (248) 879 –1314 if you have
any questions.
Merlot and the Messiah Monday, October 24th, 7:00 PM
Q: What do wine, beer, and faith have in common?
A: Leaven.
Without yeast, wine is just grape juice. Beer is just a sweet
sparge of grain. Adding the leaven of yeast can turn the
ordinary into something special. Join us on the fourth Monday
of each month and add some leaven to your faith. Let’s see
how much more extraordinary you can be.
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Our Parish
Women’s Fellowship Afternoon of Honor
Please join the Women’s
Fellowship on Sunday,
October 23rd at 3:00 PM to
honor two wonderful women
of our parish: Jane Hime and
Betty Rizzo. These special
ladies have volunteered
countless hours and in
countless ways over the
years to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Please join us in
thanking and celebrating them over tea and other
refreshments, as well as finger foods. A sign up sheet
is available in the Parish Hall.
World Mission Sunday
What is World Mission
Sunday? It’s a Sunday to
be merciful to the whole
world. “Mercy changes
the World” - and through
our prayers and financial
support on World
Mission Sunday, you too
can be merciful to those
most in need.
Envelopes for World Mission Sunday contributions are
available in the Parish Hall. Please use these
envelopes, or indicate on the memo line of your check
“Mission Sunday” if you wish to contribute.
Thank you!
St. Vincent de Paul Used Bicycle Donation
Please donate your used bicycles to the St. Vincent de
Paul Bike Drive, taking place the weekend of October
15th and 16th, during Mass times (Saturday at 5:30
PM, Sundays at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 AM) at the
northwest corner of the St. Thomas More Church
grounds.
These bicycles provide the most basic transportation
for people who have no other means of getting around,
other than walking. The working poor, unemployed
and homeless will use the bicycles to get to work, job
interviews, and get food. The St. Thomas More SVdP
has done this for the past 3 years, yet the need
continues in Pontiac.
Be a blessing to someone who needs basic
transportation – even bikes in tough condition can help
those in need. Thank you, and God bless you!
Food Depot Donation
Our total food donation for the month of September
weighed in at 457.4 lbs. Thank you all for your
wonderful continued support.
Tai Chi Has Begun
It’s that time of year again! Tai Chi has started up
again here at SEAS in the Parish Hall on Monday
morning’s beginning at 10:30 AM.
What is Tai Chi, you ask? It is a moving meditation
and fitness regimen that was developed to promote the
flow of chi, or energy within your body. Through slow
flowing movements, Tai Chi increases strength and
muscle tone, and enhances your range of motion and
flexibility. It also improves balance and coordination.
Tai chi offers a variety of quality of life benefits, such
as improved cognitive ability, decreased levels of
anxiety, depression, stress and muscular tension. It
improves your circulation, speed of rehabilitation
following surgery, injury or serious illness, and
enhanced energy combined with an overall sense of
wellbeing.
It is recommended by the National Institute of Health
because they found that seniors that took Tai chi fell
47% less than those who did not. When does wisely, it
does no damage to the body and can help it keep
working for as long as you need it.
The free classes are now taking place. If you have any
questions, please feel free to call Lynn Pfannes at (248)
524-1951.
Manresa Day of Recollection
The South Oakland Council of Catholic Women will
have their annual Day of Recollection at Manresa on
October 20th, from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. Father Peter
Fennessy S.J will be the speaker. There will be time
for meditation, Rosary and confession. Tickets are
$25.00, including lunch. Please reply before October
16th to Marge Caram.
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Catholic Life
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Bulletin Board
OCTOBER 9TH
9:00 WYDEVEN
11:00 MAZER
Coordinators:
Jeanne Richart (9:00): (248) 680-2976,
Linda Gifford (11:00): (313) 790-7401,
Volunteers are assigned for a specific weekend, and
Jeanne will give reminders beforehand. Please call or
send an e-mail for any other questions.
NOTE: Young children may not be in the kitchen
due to the danger of Hot Coffee and equipment.
Also check www.saintliz.org for schedules.
BAPTISM CLASSES
Baptism classes will be offered on the
second Sunday of each month at
10:00 AM. Parents and Sponsors are
requested to attend. An appointment
will be required to participate.
Please contact the Parish Office at
(248) 879-1310 to make your
appointment.
THE CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
✢ Feed the Hungry
✢ Give Drink to the Thirsty
✢ Clothe the Naked
✢ Shelter the Homeless
✢ Visit the Sick
✢ Visit the Imprisoned
✢ Bury the Dead
JOIN US AS WE WALK IN SOLIDARITY AS FRIENDS
OF THE POOR ® ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH.
What: Friends of the Poor ® Walk
When: Sunday, October 9th
Where: Belle Isle—300 Riverplace Drive
Detroit, MI 48207
Time: Registration at 10:00 AM
Walk begins at 11:00 AM
Who: You!
Join us for 9:00 AM Mass at St. Bonaventure
Monastery
(1740 Mt. Elliot Street in Detroit)
Our SEAS SVdP will be joining the walk again
this year. If anyone would like to join us, call
Jerry and Deb Peltier at (248) 641-7955. Please
help us by joining our walk, supporting our
fundraising effort, and/or praying for those we
serve.
ANNUAL MINISTRY MEETING FOR
CURRENT MINISTERS AND NEW
MINISTER TRAINING!
Your Ministry is an important commitment - we do
our ministries in the Name of God for God.
Please plan to attend your ministry's annual
meeting:
October 16th
Sacristans
October 23rd
Ministers of Welcome and Lectors/Commentators
October 30th
Altar Servers
November 13th
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and
Preparers of the Table (PT)
Immediately following the Annual Meeting,
training will be held for our new Ministers.
All meetings will begin after the 11:00 AM Mass at
approximately 12:15 PM.
ST. THERESE FEAST DAY MASS
On Monday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM, there will be a
Patronal Feast Day Solemn High Mass in honor of St.
Therese according to the Traditional Calendar and in
the Latin Extraordinary Form at the National Shrine
of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak. The
celebrant will be Father Ryan Adams, Associate
Pastor, and music provided by the St. Joseph Cappella
from Detroit's St. Joseph Church. A public Rosary will
precede at 6:30 PM and following the Mass will be
Eucharistic Benediction, Prayer Devotions, a Solemn
Procession, and Veneration of the First Class Relic of
St. Therese.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE
October 8th—October 9th -- 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Sacristan Linda Busk Valerie James Sarah DePalma
Commentator Bernie Komraus Karla Hebert Mike Alaimo
Lector 1 Seth Paul Marti Goodman Bill Beluzo
Lector 2 Roger Panella Bill Goodman Barb Chambers
Altar Server 1 Mark Panella Ed Wenzel Lillien Wiles
Altar Server 2 Aiden Caswell Heath Bolden Erin Eldridge
EMHC - B1 Al Abbate Larry Berch Daron Gifford
EMHC - B2 Linda Koehler Bill Pfannes Jim Moseley
EMHC - B3 Edwina Abbate Mary Kerwin Linda Gifford
PT Linda Busk Judy Berch Rob Pelliccia
EMHC - C2 Nina Hurst Alex Soullier Dan Saunders
EMHC - C3 Sally Raffler Mary Jane Rankel Wendy Scyphers
EMHC - C4 Linda DiPilato Karen Webb Barb Tripp
EMHC - C5 Denise Stout Barb Mareski Jennifer Ostrowske
MOW Team 2 Team 4 Team 6
Sgt. Robert McGlynn
82nd Airborne Division
Specialist Amy L. McKinney
10th Mountain Division
David Ruckdeschel, Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
Diana Ruckdeschel, Petty Officer, First Class
United States Navy
Master Sgt. Christen Reinhart
82nd Airborne Division
Lieutenant Colonel John M. Barnett
United States Marine Corps
SPC Kellen Przywara
United States Army
Sgt. Austin Janutol
United States Marine Corps
LCpl Matthew Falardeau
United States Marine Corps
William Garbe, Senior Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
Erin Freedom Hawtin, Spec.
United States Army
Sgt. Edward Alsip
United States Marine Corps
Cpl Sarah Alsip
United States Marine Corps
Christopher Mitchell, Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
Alexander Mitchell, Petty Officer 3rd Class
United States Navy
Sgt. David Miller, Jr.
United States Army
Jeffry Schuele, Captain
United States Marine Corps
LCpl Justin Schade
United States Marine Corps
Private 1st Class Justin Stroupe
United States Marine Corps
Call or e-mail us with your loved one’s name, rank, and
branch of the service. You can call the office at
(248) 879-1310 or e-mail to [email protected].
THE SCHEDULE IS ONLINE! Please see the “Service” section on www.saintliz.org to see the latest weekly schedule.
Please pray for those serving in our Armed Services:
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September
René Kilpatrick
Mary Lowe
Stan Piasta
Tillie Porolniczak
Dan Richart
Karen Rybak
Richard Toppin
Patti Vincent
Maria da Carmo Xavier da Silva
Sandy Zembrzuski
PLEASE PRAY FOR…
Monday, October 3rd
6:00 PM
Michael McGregor (Family)
Tuesday, October 4th
8:30 AM
People of SEAS
Wednesday, October 5th
8:30 AM
People of SEAS
Thursday, October 6th
8:30 AM
Marion Draveski (Joan Draveski & Family)
Friday, October 7th
Saturday, October 8th
5:00 PM
Michele, Maria, and Giuseppe Cianfarani
(Cianfarani & Pietrantoni Families)
Glenn Goswick (Family)
Paul Drury (Edna Clark)
Sunday, October 9th
9:00 AM
Patros, Mary Ann, and Charlean Hannish
(Hana Kassa)
Frank and Melanie Chronowski
(Marie Janicke)
11:00 AM
Joe Smalley (Mary Eavenson)
Victorino Hernandez (Family)
Respect Life will be holding an on-going Baby Shower to benefit Abigayle
Ministries, a local crisis pregnancy center. It is not enough that we pray to end
abortion, and ask our legislators to pass laws to end abortion. We must help
women who are pregnant and scared and believe that they have no other option.
Donations of new or gently used baby clothing can be placed in the crib in the
parish hall. Baby food, formula, diapers and other baby necessities are also welcome. Unfortunately, we cannot
accept stuffed animal toys. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
Respect Life Committee
Please note…
Mass intentions should be arranged two
weeks in advance to appear in the bulletin.
Requests for names to be mentioned during
the Prayers of the Faithful or for the bulletin
prayer list should be provided by a member
of the family.
The Prayer List is updated monthly. If we do
not hear from you to keep your person on, we
will take him/her off the list. You can always
call to put him/her back on.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
280 East Square Lake Road
Troy, MI 48085
Office: (248) 879-1310
Fax: (248) 879-2886
Religious Education Office:
(248) 879-1314
Web Site:
www.saintliz.org
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Mission Statement In the spirit of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are a welcoming Catholic community, helping each
other connect faith with everyday life through our worship, education and service.
Director of R. E.
Terri Konwinski
Pastor Fr. Norman D. Nawrocki
Deacon
Deacon Gregory Formanczyk
Weddings
Please make arrangements at least 6 months in advance. Contact the
Parish Office for more information.
Baptisms
Call Parish Office to register for class.
(It is advisable to schedule and take the class before the baby is born.)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays from 4:15-4:45 PM.
Official Greeter
Augie
Webmaster / Bulletin
Seth Paul
Parish Secretary
Lynn Kramer
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Deadline for Bulletin Articles:
Monday 12:00 PM
E-mail to: [email protected]
Business Manager
Deb Peltier
PICTURE TO BE
COMING
Christian Service
Coordinator
Karen Webb
R.E. Secretary
Edwina Abbate
Picture
Coming
Soon
Music Director
Tim Palmer
