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Pastor We would like to extend a warm welcome Fr. Jose Panthaplamthottiyil, CMI. to all of our new parishioners! Parochial Vicars Fr. Christopher Knight Website: http://seaspcfl.org/ Mission Chapel frknight@seaspcfl.org St. Stephen’s Chapel Fr. Robert Trujillo Church, Rectory Office, 2400 E. Highway 100, Bunnell, FL 32110 frrob@seaspcfl.org School & Ministry Center Church Hours 4600 Belle Terre Pkwy. Palm Coast, FL 32164 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Retired Associates Phone: (386) 445-2246 • Fax: (386) 445-7808 Fr. John McElroy School: (386) 445-2411 Fr. Mel Hemann Rectory Office & Ministry Center Fr. George Sankoorikal Emergency Phone: (386) 283-3420 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Fr. James May (Pastor Emeritus) (after hours ONLY) Holidays Pastoral Ministry Masses Deacon Perlito (Tom) Alayu Deacon Bob Devereux Deacon Jose Homem Monday - Friday Deacon Ed Wolff 7 am and 8:30 am Deacon Mike McKenna Saturday 8:30 am and 4 pm Vigil Business Manager Elizabeth Foran Sunday 8, & 10 am Office Assistant and 12 noon. Mrs. Elaine Leonard St. Stephen 6 pm Saturdays Bookkeeper 5 pm Sundays Leanne Rossi Receptionist “Your Gift Today is Our Treasure Spanish Mass Sunday 5 pm. Carmen Cruz-Pritchard for Tomorrow” Maintenance Portuguese Mass: To ensure the October 31 Additional First and third Jose Valverde protection CDC Saturdays at 6 pm School Principal of those guidance may Barbara Kavanagh around us, Figures next week Office Hours be obtained Monday - Friday the faithful at: https:/ 9:00- 4:00 pm Director of Christian Formation are strongly www.cdc.gov/ Katie Allio encouraged Thank you for your Church is open 7-4pm generous support. corona- Director of Youth Ministry to wear masks virus/2019- or suitable Sacrament of Jeremy Vest ncov/prevent- Reconciliation face getting-sick/ Saturday- 2:45-3:45pm coverings. Donate to our parish Music Director about-face- Sunday-30 minutes Don Roy by using Thank you Online Giving. cover- before Mass & ings.html & by appointment Bulletin Editor Go to www.seaspcfl.org Phyllis Jenkins pjenkins@seaspcfl.org God bless! myParish App Online Giving Daily Readings, prayers & • Saves envelopes (saves parish $) much more! Go to the App • No need to write checks (saves YOU $) Cover Store or Google Play and • No missing donations while on search for myParish. vacation Stewardship Or search the internet, • More efficient form of stewardship myparishapp.com for the ability to find Go to www.seaspcfl.org and click info on all Catholic churches within the Online Giving link. Diocese of St. Augustine. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 2 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
From the desk of Fr. Jose A Big Salute to Fr. Fred – 2 Like the Aroma of Christ When Fr. Fred came to Palm Coast in August 1991, the big church in Jacksonville. was not there, neither the school nor the columbarium or the extensions of the rectory office. However, since he had the Midas I met Fr. Fred for the first time when he invited me for summer touch, he built them one after another at amazing speed. He also ministry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in 1995. At that time, I was had a way with people, and they always contributed to his studying at Marquette University in Milwaukee. It was because projects generously. he had heard about my ministry here with Fr. Russo for two months in 1989 that he decided to invite me. I came again in the Although he spent a lot of time planning and executing his summer of 1996. The following year, when I finished my course building projects, his focus was always on improving the work for a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, he invited me to stay in parishioners' spiritual life and providing them with the best the parish and do the thesis work. However, after being here for pastoral service possible. With this intention, he started Christ one year, I had to return to India in 1998 to take up again the job Renews His Parish (CRHP) and perpetual adoration of the of the chief editor of Deepika daily newspaper and its eight allied Blessed Sacrament at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. He also publications. tried to impart the best Catholic education to our children by bringing religious sisters to run the school. Even though I had to leave the United States at that time, I always kept in touch with Fr. Fred. That is why Fr. Fred was an avid reader of a wide variety of books when I completed my assignments at the newspaper and magazines. While he always read theological and and later as the superior general of our religious spiritual books, his passion was biographies and history community for six years, Fr. Fred invited me back to books. Hence, he always had something new to talk the US. Accordingly, I came in February 2015 to serve about at the dinner table. Since he had a great sense of as the parochial vicar of Assumption Church in humor, he would always bring up something humorous Jacksonville. When he retired in 2019, I was appointed from his readings. As pastor, he always wrote a pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Since he loved our humorous column for the parish bulletin. He also parish so much, he started coming to say Mass for two entertained the readers of St. Augustine Catholic through his weekends a month. However, because of the pandemic, he regular humorous column, Rectory Ramblings, during 1991-1993. stopped coming. It was when he was planning to come back to our parish for weekend Masses that he died of a massive heart His humor was at its best during the gathering of his priest attack on Monday, October 18. friends at the rectory. His priest friends, several of them his protégés, always enjoyed his time with them. He could be In his letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul says that he and his hilarious on stage, although he was careful not to cross the limits coworkers are like the pleasing aroma of Christ to others (2 like when he appeared on stage at Seton Hall as a biker with a Corinthians 2:15). Fr. Fred was always like the pleasant aroma of black jacket, helmet with horns, and tattoos! Christ among the people he served. He always loved his people, and they always loved him in return. We are all going to miss When Fr. Fred was young, he thought about becoming a him, but we will keep him in our prayers. Bishop Felipe J. Estevez journalist, architect, or priest. Finally, he opted for the priesthood celebrated his funeral Mass on Saturday, November 6, at as the call was compelling. However, the fantastic thing is, by Assumption Church in Jacksonville. He was buried on the same becoming a priest, he also accomplished his dreams of becoming day at San Lorenzo Cemetery, St. Augustine. As an expression of a journalist and an architect! our love and gratitude for him, we will have a Memorial Mass for him at Mother Seton at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 10. His talent for architecture was evident in all his construction Please remember to come. May he Rest in Peace! work at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and Assumption Church Parish Stewardship Renewal Commitment Sunday: November 14, 2021 By this time, I hope all of you have received the pack- One thing you will find special about the Commitment et containing the stewardship booklet, Discipleship Card is that it gives you a provision to make your com- through Stewardship, and a Stewardship Commit- mitments for spending time with God every day. This ment Card, and a letter from me in the mail. Similar- is to encourage you to commit to a lifestyle of Chris- ly, you may also have received the new monthly tian discipleship. newsletter, which we are publishing to highlight the various ministries and activities of the parish. As I wrote in the bulletin last week, an essential aspect of the stewardship way of life is the promotion of do- Kindly read the stewardship booklet and other mate- mestic stewardship. Domestic stewardship implies rials carefully, and please check the circles next to the commit- that we use our time, talent, and treasure to promote the four ments you and your family choose in the Commitment Card. And pillars of stewardship at home: hospitality, prayer, service, and please remember to bring them when you come to Mass during formation. I will write about domestic stewardship again in one November 13-14, which is our Stewardship Renewal Weekend. of the later columns. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 3 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Desde el Escritorio del Pastor, Padre. Jose Un Gran Saludo al Padre Fred - 2 Como el Aroma de Cristo Cuando el Padre Fred llegó a Palm Coast en 1992, la gran Iglesia Jacksonville. no estaba allí, ni la escuela ni el columbario ni las extensiones de la oficina de la rectoría. Sin embargo, dado que tenía el toque de Conocí al P. Fred por primera vez cuando me invitó al ministerio Midas, los construyó uno tras otro a una velocidad asombrosa. de verano en St. Elizabeth Ann Seton en 1995. En ese momento, También tenía un don con la gente, y siempre contribuían con yo estaba estudiando en la Universidad Marquette en Milwau- generosidad a sus proyectos. kee. Fue porque había oído hablar de mi ministerio aquí con el P. Russo durante dos meses en 1989 que decidió invitarme. Volví en Aunque pasó mucho tiempo planificando y ejecutando sus proy- el verano de 1996. Al año siguiente, cuando terminé mi trabajo ectos de construcción, su enfoque siempre estuvo en mejorar la de curso para un doctorado en Comunicación Masiva, me invitó a vida espiritual de los feligreses y brindarles el mejor servicio pas- quedarme en la parroquia y hacer el trabajo de tesis. Sin embar- toral posible. Con esta intención, comenzó Cristo Renueva Su go, después de estar aquí un año, tuve que regresar a la India en Sarroquia (CRHP) y la adoración perpetua del Santísimo Sacra- 1998 para retomar el trabajo de jefe de editor en el dia- mento en St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. También trató de impartir la rio Deepika y sus ocho publicaciones aliadas. mejor educación Católica a nuestros hijos trayendo hermanas religiosas para que dirigieran la escuela. Aunque tuve que dejar los Estados Unidos en ese momento, siempre me mantuve en contacto con el P. Fred. Por eso, cuando P. Fred era un ávido lector de una amplia variedad de libros y completé mis asignaciones en el periódico y luego como superior revistas. Si bien siempre leyó libros teológicos y espirituales, su general de nuestra comunidad religiosa durante seis años, el P. pasión fueron las biografías y los libros de historia. Por lo tanto, Fred me invitó a volver a Estados Unidos. En consecuencia, vine siempre tenía algo nuevo de qué hablar en la mesa de cenas. en Febrero de 2015 para servir como vicario parroquial de La Igle- Como tenía un gran sentido del humor, siempre sacaba algo gra- sia Asunción en Jacksonville. Cuando él se jubiló en 2019, fui cioso de sus lecturas. Como párroco, siempre escribió una colum- nombrado pastor de St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Como amaba tanto na humorística para el boletín parroquial. También entretuvo a a nuestra parroquia, comenzó a venir a decir misa dos fines de los lectores de St. Augustine Catholic a través de su columna hu- semana al mes. Sin embargo, debido a la pandemia, dejó de ve- morística habitual, Rectory Ramblings, durante 1991-1993. nir. Fue cuando planeaba regresar a nuestra parroquia para las misas de fin de semana que murió de un ataque cardíaco masivo Su humor estaba en su mejor momento durante la reunión de el lunes 18 de Octubre. sus amigos sacerdotes en la rectoría. Sus amigos sacerdotes, vari- os de ellos sus protegidos, siempre disfrutaban de su tiempo con En su carta a los Corintios, San Pablo dice que él y sus com- ellos. Podía ser divertido en el escenario, aunque tuvo cuidado de pañeros de trabajo son como el agradable aroma de Cristo para no cruzar los límites como cuando apareció en el escenario en los demás (2 Corintios 2:15). P. Fred siempre fue como el agrada- Seton Hall como un motociclista con una chaqueta negra, casco ble aroma de Cristo entre la gente a la que servía. Siempre amó a con cuernos y tatuajes. su gente, y ellos siempre lo amaron a él. Todos lo extrañaremos, pero lo mantendremos en nuestras oraciones. El obispo Felipe J. Cuando el P. Fred era joven, pensó en convertirse en periodista, Estévez celebró su misa fúnebre el Sábado 6 de Noviembre en la arquitecto o sacerdote. Finalmente, optó por el sacerdocio ya que Iglesia de La Asunción en Jacksonville. Fue enterrado el mismo el llamado era convincente. Sin embargo, lo fantástico es que, al día en el cementerio de San Lorenzo, en San Agustín. Como ex- convertirse en sacerdote, ¡también logró sus sueños de conver- presión de nuestro amor y gratitud por él, tendremos una misa tirse en periodista y arquitecto! Su talento para la arquitectura conmemorativa para él en Mother Seton a las 6 pm el Miércoles fue evidente en todos sus trabajos de construcción en la Iglesia 10 de Noviembre. Por favor recuerde venir. ¡Pedimos que él de St. Elizabeth Ann Seton y la Iglesia de La Asunción en Descanse en Paz! Compromiso de Renovación de Corresponsabilidad Parroquial Domingo: 14 de Noviembre de 2021 Para este momento, espero que todos hayan recibido por el cosa que encontrará especial acerca de la Tarjeta de Com- correo, el paquete que contiene el folleto de corresponsabi- promiso es que le brinda una disposición para hacer sus com- lidad, Discipulado a Través de La Corresponsabilidad y promisos de pasar tiempo con Dios todos los días. Esto es para una Tarjeta de Compromiso de Corresponsabilidad, y una carta animarlo a comprometerse con un estilo de vida de discipulado mía. Del mismo modo, es posible que también haya recibido el Cristiano. nuevo boletín mensual, que estamos publicando para destacar los diversos ministerios y actividades de la parroquia. Como escribí en el boletín la semana pasada, un aspecto esen- cial del estilo de vida de la mayordomía es la promoción de la Lea atentamente el folleto de mayordomía y otros materiales, y mayordomía doméstica. La mayordomía doméstica implica marque los círculos junto a los compromisos que usted y su que usemos nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro para promover los familia eligen en la Tarjeta de Compromiso. Y recuerde traerlos cuatro pilares de la mayordomía en el hogar: hospitalidad, cuando vaya a Misa del 13 al 14 de Noviembre, que es nuestro oración, servicio y formación. Volveré a escribir sobre la mayor- fin de Semana de Renovación de la Corresponsabilidad.Una domía doméstica en una de las columnas posteriores. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 4 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Da secretária do Padre José Uma grande saudação ao padre. Fred - 2 Como o Aroma de Cristo Quando Fr. Fred veio para Palm Coast em 1992, a igreja grande Eu conheci o padre. Fred pela primeira vez quando me convidou não estava lá, nem a escola, nem o columbário, nem as para o ministério de verão na St. Elizabeth Ann Seton em 1995. extensões da reitoria. No entanto, como ele tinha o toque de Naquela época, eu estava estudando na Marquette University Midas, ele os construiu um após o outro em uma velocidade em Milwaukee. Foi porque ele tinha ouvido falar sobre o meu incrível. Ele também tinha jeito com as pessoas, e elas sempre ministério aqui com o padre. Russo por dois meses em 1989 que contribuíam para seus projetos com generosidade. ele decidiu me convidar. Voltei no verão de 1996. No ano seguinte, quando terminei meu trabalho de doutorado. na Embora tenha passado muito tempo planejando e executando Comunicação de Massa, ele me convidou a ficar na paróquia e seus projetos de construção, seu foco sempre foi em melhorar a fazer o trabalho de tese. No entanto, depois de estar aqui por vida espiritual dos paroquianos e oferecer-lhes o melhor serviço um ano, tive que retornar à Índia em 1998 para assumir pastoral possível. Com esta intenção, deu início a Cristo Renova novamente o cargo de editor-chefe do jornal diário Deepika e Sua Paróquia (CRHP) e a adoração perpétua do Santíssimo de suas oito publicações aliadas. Sacramento em Santa Isabel Ann Seton. Ele também tentou transmitir a melhor educação católica para nossos filhos, Mesmo tendo que deixar os Estados Unidos naquela época, trazendo irmãs religiosas para administrar a escola. sempre mantive contato com o padre. Fred. Por isso, quando completei minhas tarefas no jornal e mais tarde como superior Fr. Fred era um leitor ávido de uma grande variedade de livros e geral de nossa comunidade religiosa por seis anos, pe. Fred me revistas. Embora sempre tenha lido livros teológicos e convidou para voltar aos Estados Unidos. Conseqüentemente, espirituais, sua paixão eram biografias e livros de história. Por vim em fevereiro de 2015 para servir como vigário paroquial da isso, ele sempre tinha algo novo para falar na mesa de jantar. Igreja da Assunção em Jacksonville. Quando ele se aposentou Como tinha um ótimo senso de humor, sempre trazia à tona em 2019, fui nomeado pastor em St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Como algo engraçado em suas leituras. Como pastor, sempre escreveu amava tanto a nossa paróquia, passou a vir celebrar missa uma coluna humorística para o boletim paroquial. Ele também durante dois fins de semana por mês. No entanto, por causa da entreteve os leitores de St. Augustine Catholic por meio de sua pandemia, ele parou de vir. Foi quando ele planejava voltar à coluna humorística regular, Rectory Ramblings, durante 1991- nossa paróquia para as missas de fim de semana que ele 1993. morreu de um ataque cardíaco fulminante na segunda-feira, 18 de outubro. Seu humor estava no auge durante a reunião de seus amigos sacerdotes na casa paroquial. Seus amigos sacerdotes, vários Em sua carta aos Coríntios, São Paulo diz que ele e seus deles seus protegidos, sempre gostavam de passar tempo com colaboradores são como o aroma agradável de Cristo para os eles. Ele podia ser hilário no palco, embora tivesse o cuidado de outros (2 Coríntios 2:15). Fr. Fred sempre foi como o aroma não ultrapassar os limites como quando apareceu no palco em agradável de Cristo entre as pessoas a quem servia. Ele sempre Seton Hall como um motociclista com uma jaqueta preta, amou seu povo, e eles sempre o amaram também. Todos nós capacete com chifres e tatuagens! vamos sentir falta dele, mas vamos mantê-lo em nossas orações. O bispo Felipe J. Estevez celebrou sua missa fúnebre no Quando Fr. Fred era jovem, pensava em ser jornalista, arquiteto sábado, 6 de novembro, na Igreja da Assunção em Jacksonville. ou padre. Finalmente, ele optou pelo sacerdócio, pois o Ele foi enterrado no mesmo dia no cemitério de San Lorenzo, chamado era atraente. Mas o fantástico é que, ao se tornar Santo Agostinho. Como uma expressão de nosso amor e padre, ele também realizou o sonho de ser jornalista e gratidão por ele, teremos uma missa em sua memória na Madre arquiteto! Seu talento para a arquitetura ficou evidente em todo Seton às 18h na quarta-feira, 10 de novembro. Por favor, lembre o seu trabalho de construção na Igreja St. Elizabeth Ann Seton e -se de vir. Que ele descanse em paz! na Igreja da Assunção em Jacksonville. Domingo de Compromisso de Renovação de Mordomia Paroquial: 14 de novembro de 2021 A esta altura, espero que todos vocês tenham recebido o pacote Uma coisa que você vai achar especial sobre o Cartão de Com- contendo o livreto de mordomia, Discipulado por meio da mor- promisso é que ele lhe dá uma provisão para se comprometer a domia e um Cartão de Compromisso de Mordomia, e uma carta passar tempo com Deus todos os dias. Isso é para encorajá-lo a se minha pelo correio. Da mesma forma, você também pode ter comprometer com um estilo de vida de discipulado cristão. recebido o novo boletim mensal, que estamos publicando para destacar os vários ministérios e atividades da paróquia. Como escrevi no boletim na semana passada, um aspecto essen- cial do modo de vida da mordomia é a promoção da mordomia Por favor, leia o livreto de mordomia e outros materiais com doméstica. A mordomia doméstica implica que usamos nosso atenção e verifique os círculos ao lado dos compromissos que tempo, talento e tesouro para promover os quatro pilares da você e sua família escolheram no Cartão de Compromisso. E, por mordomia no lar: hospitalidade, oração, serviço e formação. favor, lembre-se de trazê-los quando vier à missa de 13 a 14 de Escreverei sobre mordomia doméstica novamente em uma das novembro, que é o nosso Fim de Semana de Renovação da Mor- colunas posteriores. domia. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 5 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Sunday Readings Explained– 120- Fr. Tony Kadavil Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1 Kings 17:10-16; Psalm 146:7-10; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 Pouring Out Our Whole Life Introduction First Reading, 1 Kings 17:10-16 Today’s readings invite us to surrender our lives to God with a This particular passage is one in a collection of stories of humble and generous heart by serving others lovingly and miracles wrought by the prophet Elijah who would challenge sacrificially. It is the self-giving in the gift, the heart in the King Ahab and his cruel pagan Queen Jezebel over the issue of sacrifice behind it, and the love and concern involved in it worship of the false god, Baal. Complementing the story of which God counts. God sees the inner motives and hidden the Widow’s Mite told in today’s Gospel, the first reading intentions of our gifts and notices the ways it costs us. explains how another poor, pagan widow, a Syro-Phoenician living in Zarephath in the territory of Sidon, in the middle of a The first reading and the Gospel today present poor widows famine and with little left for herself, shares the last of her who sacrificially gave their whole lives and means of meager resources with the prophet Elijah. As a reward for her livelihood to God, foreshadowing the supreme sacrifice Jesus sacrificial generosity, she receives God’s blessing for the would offer by giving His life for others. In the reading from remaining months of the famine in the form of sufficient the First Book of Kings, a poor widow who has just enough continuing daily provisions which ensure their survival. Elijah, food for a single meal for herself and her son, welcomes the instructed by the Lord God and following the Near Eastern prophet Elijah as a man of God, shares her food with him and custom, has asked for hospitality in the form of food and receives her reward in the form of a continuing daily supply of accommodation. food. Today’s Responsorial Psalm (Ps 146) is the first in the final group of Hallel psalms. In it, we sing of the ways God, The widow is not unwilling but tells the prophet that she has Who created all that is, never fails in His loving-kindness enough for only one meal for her son and herself. toward the needy and all in distress, including widows. Nevertheless, Elijah asks her to demonstrate her trust in his God’s provision by first giving food to himself, as the man of In the Gospel, Jesus contrasts the external signs of honor God. She does as he asks, and we know what happened. Her sought by the scribes with the humble, sacrificial offering of a jar of meal and the jug of oil did not empty until the drought poor widow and declares that she has found true honor in had ended. This story of the widow’s provisions, like the God’s eyes. The poor widows in both the first reading and the following story of Elijah’s raising of her son to life again after Gospel gave away all that they possessed for the glory of God. the boy had died, also emphasizes the power of God’s word The second reading tells us how Jesus, as the High Priest of and His love for those who love Him, working through the the New Testament, surrendered His life to God His Father prophet’s prayers, words, and sections. totally and unconditionally as a sacrificial offering for our sins – a sacrifice far beyond the sacrifices made by the poor Second Reading, Hebrews 9:24-28 widows. The letter to the Hebrews was written for Jewish converts to Christ, in part to help them cope with the loss of the comforts St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 6 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
they had enjoyed from the institutions of Judaism. The dress, a fairly easy target. A first-century scribe wore a long Temple authorities had refused to permit early Jewish Chris- linen robe with a long white mantle decorated with beautiful tians to participate either in the synagogue or the Temple ser- long fringes. White robes identified the wearer as someone of vices. St. Paul teaches these Judeo-Christians that Jesus, alive importance and prestige. Jesus’ observation that the scribes in the community, has become the Holy of Holies and the liked “to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces” is a ref- High Priest, around which pair all Temple worship revolved. erence to the tradition which dictated that common people Since Jesus has replaced both the Temple and human media- “in the marketplace” should respectfully rise to their feet when tors, the Christians need not go to the Temple for worship. a scribe walked past. The true temple is no more the Temple of Jerusalem or any other place of worship. Now, the humanity of Christ is the The Talmud notes that when two people meet in the market- Sanctuary in which God bodily dwells. The only begotten Son place, the one inferior in knowledge of the Law should greet of God became this Sanctuary at His Incarnation in the womb the other first. But the scribes began to feel that such respect of the Virgin Mary, remaining true God and becoming true was a right owed to them for their learning in the Law, and Man. In today’s passage, the institutions in question are sanc- this made them arrogant and proud. Likewise, at banquets tuary, sacrifice, and judgment. and dinner parties, when rich men invited scribes and perhaps some of their pupils as guests, they would give these men Under the Old Covenant, a priest conducted an annual ritual prominent seats. Similarly, the scribe’s synagogue seat of hon- sacrifice in the sanctuary of the Temple, slaughtering a lamb. or placed him up front with the Torah, facing the congrega- Paul argues that Jesus Himself has replaced the whole class of tion. Scribes were seated on a platform facing the people, ancient priests, and that the earthly resting their backs against the sanctuary has been made obsolete same wall that held the box which by the Original Sanctuary that is contained the Torah scrolls. Heaven, where Jesus the High Priest intercedes for us directly before The problem Jesus pinpoints is God. Similarly, the repetitive annual that the scribes had confused the sacrifices have been replaced by Je- respect intended for the position sus’ once-for-all sacrifice at the end they held with respect given them of the ages. The old sacrifices were for their own abilities and accom- meant to forestall an unfavorable plishments. Jesus also characteriz- judgment by God. The new expecta- es the scribes’ offering of long tion is brighter and more posi- prayers to God, whether in the tive: salvation for those who eagerly synagogue or Temple or some oth- await Him. er highly public place, not as an attempt to seek God’s will or praise Gospel Reading, Mark 12:38-44 God’s Name, but as a means of Context: Beginning from chapter 11 of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus asserting, and being honored for, superior piety. confronts the Temple authorities and challenges the then- ongoing abuses in the “organized religion.” One by one Jesus Devouring widows’ houses: engages in debate with the Sadducees, the Pharisees, the In verse 40, Jesus denounces the shameless profiteering of the scribes, and the Herodians. Jesus’ overarching condemnation scribes at the expense of widows. The Jewish scribes of the of the religious-political-economic establishment is summed first century were not paid for being scribes because they were up when the accusation that the leaders have transformed the not considered as belonging to a professional, self-supporting Temple into a den of robbers (Mk 11:17). Today’s Gospel text group. Thus, despite the honor their position brought them, demonstrates why all those who held traditional positions of many scribes were downright poor, and it was deemed an act religious power found Jesus’ presence and preaching so dis- of obedience and piety to extend the hospitality of one’s turbing. Jesus’ denunciation of the scribes forms the conclu- goods and services, of one’s home and resources, to scribes for sion of the series of Jerusalem conflict stories. These stories their support. Devouring widows’ houses is Jesus’ condemna- show the widening gulf between Jesus and the Temple au- tory description of the source for the luxurious lives led by thorities that will result in the Sanhedrin’s decision to get rid some scribes who impoverished gullible and pious widows of Jesus. who volunteered to support them. Attack on pride and hypocrisy: The scribes of Jesus’ day were The reference to “widows’ houses” could also refer to the experts in the Law of Moses, scholars to whom people turned scribes’ tendency to abuse their powers as trustees for the es- for a proper understanding of God’s will as revealed in Scrip- tates of wealthy widows. Further, these authorities were ture. But in today’s Gospel, Jesus moves from the scribes’ erro- charged with distributing the Temple collections to widows neous theology to their bankrupt ethics, reflected in their and the needy. In actuality, however, some spent the funds on craving for pre-eminence both in religious gatherings (in the conspicuous consumption: long robes, banquets, and Temple synagogue), and in social settings (market places and ban- decorations. This is how they devoured the estates of widows. quets). Jesus publicly criticizes their behavior as a ceaseless Power and position can lead even religious leaders to material grasping for honor, first attacking the popular style of scribal greed and corruption. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 7 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
be an obedient servant of God, the widow gave all she had as an offering — even her future — for the sake of God. In other words, she gave herself totally into God’s hands, with the sure conviction that He would give her the support she needed. Life Messages 1. We need to appreciate the widows of our parish: In our seemingly prosperous society, widows (and widowers), in ad- dition to their deep grief, often suffer from economic loss, from the burden of rearing a family alone, and from a strange isolation from friends which often sets in soon after protesta- tions of support at their spouses’ funerals. Let us learn to ap- preciate the widows and widowers of our parish communi- Widow’s mite: ty. Their loneliness draws them closer to God and to steward- By praising the poor widow, Jesus is pointing out the differ- ship in the parish. They are often active participants in all the ence between giving what we have left over and giving all that liturgical celebrations, offering prayers for their families and we have. According to the Mishnah (Shekalim VI. 6), there for their parish family. Frequently, they are active in the par- were, standing up against the wall of the Court of Women, 13 ish organizations, as well as in visiting and serving the sick and trumpet-shaped receptacles that functioned to gather the the shut-ins. Hence, let us appreciate them, support them, gifts of the faithful for the Temple treasury. As Jesus and his encourage them, and pray for them. disciples sat and watched the comings and goings of those offering their gifts of support, they observed many wealthy 2: We need to accept Christ’s criteria of judging people: We worshipers placing significant sums into the temple treasury. often judge people by what they possess. We give weight to But it was only observing the tiny offering of two leptons their position in society, to their educational qualifications, or (equivalent to a couple of pennies), made by a poor widow, to their celebrity status. But Jesus measures us in a totally dif- that moved Jesus to get the attention of the Apostles and ferent way – on the basis of our inner motives and the inten- comment on the proceedings. It was not the woman’s poverty tions hidden behind our actions. He evaluates us on the basis that made her gift significant for Jesus. of the sacrifices we make for others and on the degree of our surrender to God’s holy will. The offering God wants from us For Jesus, it was the fact that this widow, alone among all the is not our material possessions, but our hearts and lives. What contributors lined up to give their offerings, gave her all. The is hardest to give is ourselves in love and concern, because very rich put in much, and the moderately well-off put in a that gift costs us more than reaching for our purses. decent amount. But all those who had gone before this widow had limited their giving by holding back a major portion of 3. We need to pour out our “whole life”: Can we, like the poor their money for their own use. This widow stood alone as the widow, find the courage to share the wealth and talents we one who had turned over, as an offering to God for His use, hold? Can we stop dribbling out our stores of love and selfless- everything she had — two leptons. Those two, almost worth- ness and sacrifice and compassion and dare to pour out our less coins represented her last shred of security, her fragile whole heart, our whole being, our “whole life” into the love- earthly thread of hope for the future. With her deep desire to starved coffers of this world? Stewardship Reflections Today’s First Reading from the First Book of Kings, as well as someone with a hidden storehouse of flour. the Gospel passage from Mark, both center on the actions of two seemingly poor and helpless widows who show them- No, their security came from knowing they were daughters of selves to be faith-filled and generous stewards. the Most High God and from putting their faith in Him. They had no need to panic in the midst of natural disaster or cling In the eyes of the world, particularly in biblical times when desperately to their menial resources. Their faith in God set there was no life insurance or Social Security, these widows them free to trust Him when all seemed hopeless. Their faith were weak and dependent on others to take care of them. kept them detached from material possessions. Their faith They each found themselves in desperate situations — one in allowed them to be brave and generous, to think of others the midst of famine with a child for which to care, and the despite their own trials. other clearly impoverished. Yet, each demonstrated strength and generosity that distinguished them from those around These women saw themselves as stewards, not owners, of the them. From where did this strength come? resources God gave them, regardless of how much or how lit- tle they had. And acting as stewards made them gracious, It came from knowing who they are, and Whose they are. generous and mighty indeed. These women must have known their security would not come from a good life insurance policy or connections to (Prepared by Catholic Stewardship Consultants) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 8 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Vocation Awareness Week: November 7-13, 2021 As Catholics, we firmly believe that God has is no one among us who does not have a a plan for our lives! He calls some to mar- divine vocation! Some are called audibly riage, some to the priesthood, and others by God, but the usual kind of call is inter- to religious life or to live as generous single nal, through the inner working of the people. Fully living our own vocations— Spirit.” ~Homily by Pope Saint John Paul and teaching young people how to discern II God’s call—is a serious duty, but also a joy- ful one. During this week, please encourage Your Unique Mission the young people in your life—children, Why does it matter that people discover grandchildren, students, and friends—to their God-given vocations? Because the be open if God calls them to priesthood or Church relies on the unique contribution religious life. of every soul. As St. John Henry Newman famously reflected, ”God has created me Everyone Has a Divine Vocation to do some special service; God has com- “Jesus has a specific task in life for each and every one of us. mitted some work to me which has not been committed to Each one of us is hand-picked, called by name by Jesus! There another. I HAVE A MISSION.” Mark Your Calendar Spiritual Life Committee Presents Parish Spiritual Life Events Nov. 7,14, 21,28, December 5,12,19: 1.30 PM: Screening of the first season of the television series, The Chosen Nov. 19, 2021: 6:00 PM: Mass followed by Adoration & Healing Prayers with Fr. Martin Dec. 4, 2021 9:15 AM: One-day Advent Stewardship Retreat led by Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc., Evans, GA. Registration needed. Dec. 14. 2021: 5:00 PM: Advent Penance Service Jan. 29, 2022: 9.15 AM-12.35 PM: Dr. Scott Hahn’s Conference on the Eucharist March 28,29,30, 2022 Lenten Parish Mission with Fr. Roy Palatty, CMI March 29, 2022: 5:00 PM Lenten Penance Service Memorial Mass for Fr. Fred April 1, 2022: 3:00 PM to April 2, 2.30 PM: Wednesday, November 10 at 6 pm Shroud of Turin Conference with Dr. John and Rebeca Jackson Sept. 5,6,7,8, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Parish Mission with Fr. Wade Menezes All are encouraged to participate in the Last Monday of every month, 6 PM: Kerygma Evening with Fr. Jose Memorial Mass and pray for Fr. Fred. Funny Stories Total commitment: You know the old joke about the chicken plied, “but I think it was unfair that the pastor at the altar did all and the pig that saw the church sign saying “Help feed the hun- the work, and then a bunch of other people came around and gry.” The chicken said “That’s a good idea! Let’s help by putting took away all the money.” (via Fr. Tony) in our ‘widow’s mite.’ Let’s give ham and eggs.” The pig said, Conversion or redemption: A colleague once told how “a certain “That’s easy for you to say, but for me it’s a total commit- woman phoned her personal banker to arrange for the disposal ment!” (via Fr. Tony) of a $1,000 bond. The voice on the phone asked for clarification, “Is the bond for conversion or redemption?” The confused wom- Unfair: A six-year-old boy, home from his first day at Church, an paused and then inquired, “Am I talking to the bank or the was asked what he thought of the Holy Mass. “It was OK,” he re- church?” (via Fr. Tony) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 9 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Hymns for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Noon Hymns You're working. Even when I don't feel it You're working. You Processional Hymn: #661 Mighty To Save never stop, You never stop working. You never stop. You never Offertory Hymn: #749 The Cry Of The Poor stop working. Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light Communion Song: Way Maker You are here moving in our in the darkness, my God that is who You are.Way maker, miracle midst. I worship You. I worship You. You are here, working in this worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God that is place. I worship You. I worship You. You are here moving in our who You are.Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light midst. I worship You. I worship You. You are here, working in this in the darkness, my God that is who You are.Way maker, miracle place. I worship You, I worship You. Way maker, miracle worker, worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God that is promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God that is who You who You are. Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light are. Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the in the darkness, my God that is who You are.Way maker, miracle darkness, my God that is who You are. You are here touching worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God that is every heart. I worship You. I worship You. You are here healing who You are. every life. I worship You. I worship You. You are here turning lives Recessional Hymn: Go Make A Difference Go make a difference. around. I worship You. I worship You. You are here turning lives We can make a difference. Go make a difference in the world. Go around. I worship You. I worship You. Way maker, miracle work- make a difference. We can make a difference. Go make a differ- er, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God that is who You ence in the world. We are the salt of the earth called to let the are. Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the people see the love of God in you and me. We are the light of the darkness, my God that is who You are. That is who You are. That world not to be hidden but to be seen. Go make a difference in is who You are. That is who You are. That is who You are. Even the world. Go make a difference. We can make a difference. Go when I don't see it You're working. Even when I don't feel it You're make a difference in the world. Go make a difference. We can working. You never stop, You never stop working. You never make a difference. Go make a difference in the world. We are the stop. You never stop working. Even when I don't see it You're hands of Christ reaching out to those in need, the face of God for working. Even when I don't feel it You're working. You never stop, all to see. We are the spirit of hope we are the voice of peace. Go You never stop working. You never stop. You never stop work- make a difference in the world. Go make a difference. We can ing. Even when I don't see it You're working. Even when I don't make a difference. Go make a difference in the world. Go make a feel it You're working. You never stop, You never stop working. difference. We can make a difference. Go make a difference in You never stop. You never stop working. Even when I don't see it the world. A Retelling of Stories of Jesus as You’ve Never Seen Them Before The Chosen, Series 1, Episode 2 At 1:30 pm, Rectory Meeting Room, Sunday, November 7 The Chosen, Season 1, Episode 2: Synopsis The newly-exorcised Mary Magdalene gets ready to host know. Jesus shows up at Mary’s house for Shabbat din- her first Shabhat dinner in a long, long time. Mathew ner, along with two of his disciples. Mary, Nicodemus, tells praetor Quintus that Simon might be lying to the Andrew and others host very different Shabbat dinners, Romans about his ability to help them catch merchants while Mathew eats alone. who are dodging their taxes. The episode ends with Simon standing by the shore of Nicodemus learns that Mary is no longer possessed and Galilee as several Roman soldiers ap- asks her who cast out the demons, but she does not proach. (Patheos.com) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 10 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Education Opportunity Learn about the Female Doctors of the Church Fr. Knight will be offering a four-part series on the four female Doctors of the Church: St. Teresa of Avi- la, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Hildegard of Bingen. Pope Benedict describes bestowing the title of Doctor upon the Church as a ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU recognition of a charism of wisdom bestowed by KNOW SOMEONE WHO… the Holy Spirit for the good of the Church and evi- denced by the beneficial influence of his or her •Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? teaching among the People of God. There are three •Has a child over the age of seven who hasn’t been baptized? important requirements to being a Doctor of the Church: the •Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the holiness of life, importance and orthodoxy of writings, and Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? official recognition by the Church. Fr. Knight will present • these saints in the order with which they were bestowed this We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to title: St. Teresa of Avila, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Therese of learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings Lisieux, and St. Hildegard of Bingen. Recognizing the realities and experience of Church and prepare individuals to cele- of the parish each presentation will be given twice once in the brate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucha- morning and once in the evening as to give as many parish- rist during the Easter season. ioners as possible the opportunity to attend. For information please contact Katie Allio at 386-445-2246, St Therese of Lisieux-11/9 at 7:00pm & 11/10 at 9:30am ext 112 or by email at kallio@seaspcfl.org. St. Hildegard of Bingen-11/16 at 7:00pm & 11/17 at 9:30am St. Joseph & Sorrowful Mother in Seton Hall Rosary Makers Ministry is back . We have resumed our weekly meeting in the Russo All are Welcome to Kerygma Meeting Room on Mondays at 9:30 AM. The Kerygma Group meets at 6 pm in the Church on the last Caregiver Support Group Monday of every month. The session begins with praise and Support groups create a safe, confidential, support- worship music, followed by a talk on a spiritual topic. The ive environment for participates to develop infor- meeting ends after discussions and more praise and worship mal mutual support and social relationships as they music. All are welcome to join. For more information, con- deal with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s/ tact: Deacon Mike McKenna, deaconmike430@gmail.com Dementia. For more information, please call Pam Cowles at the rectory. Rosary Cenacles The Rosary Cenacle meet on Wednesdays at 1pm in As part of the celebration of the History of Diocese of the Rectory Meeting room. St Augustine, our Parish has been invited to partici- Contact Marie at 386 447-0847. pate in the sale of a book about it’s history. It is a richly illustrated book and a great gift for yourself, family, and friends. Available in the gift shop and the rectory for $25.00. SEASONS of HOPE Cancer Support Group Bereavement Support Group Support Group for Caregivers and Survivors affected Wed @ 10:00am by cancer at SEAS in rectory meeting room every sec- in the ond Thursday of the month at 9:30 am and every Rectory Meeting Room. fourth Thurs. of the month at 2:30 pm. Adult Catechism in Spanish The Sunday Scripture Prayer Group Fr. Rob and other catechists are offering The Sunday Scripture Prayer Group meet on Fri- adult catechism in Spanish to anyone inter- day at 1:00 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room. We read the scripture readings for the up coming Sun- ested in learning basic tenets of the Catho- day and then discuss them. “Come and see the lic faith. Classes are held at Mother Seton goodness of the Lord.” social hall on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm and will run to the end of the school year. Contact: Marina Medina, Padre Pio Prayer Group 386- 445-2200, Our St. Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet every velez41@yahoo.com or Fr. Rob, 386-445-2246, ext 105. Second Friday of the month at 9:30 AM from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Russo. Please join us. All Mass for the Precious Ones to honor the humanity of are welcome! children lost through miscarriage, abortion, early infant death and extending into adulthood. This year the Mass is Our Lady of Fatima Sunday, Nov. 7, at 1:00 p.m. at the National Shrine of Our La- Portuguese Committee dy of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine. meets at 7:00pm in the Rectory Meeting Room The Mass is open to all parents, families and friends who on Wednesdays Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. grieve for the loss of their child. For more information contact For more info call the Rectory. (904) 262-3200, ext. 159. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 11 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
VPK learns about the season of Fall/ Tuesday, November 9 Autumn, change in the temperature, Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica change in color of leaves on the trees, etc, It was given the title Basilica of the Savior, but later and made colorful Fall trees. was dedicated to John the Baptist and called St. John Lateran. Wednesday, November 10 Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church SEAS Track Team at “States” com- 400-461 petition in Lakeland this past Sat- He was the first pope to have been called "the Great". He urday. is perhaps best known for having met Attila the Hun in 452 and allegedly persuaded him to turn back from his invasion of Italy. All Saint’s Day Thursday, November 11 Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop 316-397 He has become one of the most familiar and recogniza- ble Christian saints in Western tradition. Friday, November 12 Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr 1580-1623 He was a Polish–Lithuanian monk and archeparch of the Ruthenian Catholic Church and was killed by an angry mob. Saturday, November 13 Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 1506-1552 He was a Spanish Catholic priest, missionary and saint from Navarre who was the co-founder of the Society of Celebration of The Lord of Miracles Jesus. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sleuths Mystery Show Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 Bus departs North Parking Lot promptly at 10am. A fun filled day starts with a bus trip to the Sleuths Mystery Show Orlando for an exclusive matinee production for our group. Enjoy a scrumptious meal and then participate in a live mystery. After the show enjoy a bus ride to the Gaylord Palms Hotel where you have time to view the beautiful Christmas decorations before returning to Palm Coast. Cost is $95.00pp which includes the show, meal, and transportation. Your meal includes choice of entree, salad, rolls, a mystery dessert, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Choices of Entrees: *Cornish Game Hen *Four Cheese Lasagna with or without meatballs * Veggie Meal * Prime Rib ($6.00 extra) Make check payable to SEAS and mail to SEAS, Next Sunday is P.O. Box351334, Palm Coast, Fl, 32135. Include name, phone Commitment Sunday number & menu choice. For additional information, call Bar- bara Smith 446-2857 Today we will hear from a On Friday, Nov 12 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM parishioner who will share Deacon Ed Presents what stewardship has meant in his or her life. Reflect on In The Beginning … LIFE how you are involved at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Do you The Rights of the Unborn Child and Why the Church serve in parish ministries? Do you come to parish-wide Believes Life Begins at Conception. events? Are you taking steps to improve your spiritual life The presentation will cover the following: and further study our Catholic Faith? The Commitment Card What methods Science uses to determine the beginning of you received in the mail offers suggestions for how you can life and why that answer becomes a moving target. take a step forward in each of these areas. Don’t forget to Why the church considers conception the beginning of life. bring your Commitment Card to Mass next weekend or fill Why Texas and other states have chosen to use the heartbeat one out online at the parish website! of an unborn child to mark the beginning of life. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 12 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Readings for the Week of November 7, 2021 In Memoriam Sunday 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10;Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38- We remember all our 44 or 12:41-44 departed brothers and sisters Monday Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-3, 4-6, 7- with love and gratitude. 8, 9-10; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Monday, November 8 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5 -6, 8-9;1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 7:00am Concetta Turano George Grech 2:13-22 8:30am Helen Kuchman Wednesday Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Tuesday, November 9 February 22,1933 - Church October 23, 2021 Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 7:00am Theresa Harvey 17:11-19 8:30am Stanley Swazes Thursday Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop Wednesday, November 10 Patricia (Pat) Smith Wis 7:22b—8:1; Ps 119:89, 90, 7:00am Tom Dinger 91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 8:30am Deceased members of Friday Memorial of Saint Josaphat, May 25, 1945 - Bishop and Martyr The Legion of Mary October 29, 2021 Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Thursday, November 11 Saturday Memorial of Saint Frances 7:00am Richard E. Woodward Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Eternal rest, grant unto Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2 8:30am Mary Godfrey them O Lord -3,36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 and let perpetual light Sunday 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Friday, November 12 Dn12:1-3;Ps16:5,8,9-10, 11; 7:00am Raymond Longobardi shine upon them. Heb 10:11-14, 18;Mk 13:24-32 8:30am Ann R. Bisceglia May they rest in peace St. Elizabeth Ann Amen. Seton and the Saturday, November 13 Men's Club invite 8:30am Charito Deligente parishioners, 4:00pm Dennis Hart seniors and 6:00pm (*) Heddy Erbeck veterans living alone to the Sunday, November 14 annual Free Will 8:00am Anthony & Mabel Cannata Thanksgiving 10:00am SEAS Parishioners Dinner, Thursday 12:00pm Jose Raul Figueroa November 25. Hall doors open at 1 PM 5:00pm(S) Diocelina Gutierrez 4th Annual with serving to start at 1:30. Signs-ups at 5:00pm(*) Timothy Davidson “All Things Christmas” the Rectory Office will be accepted until Sale Friday November 12th to be able to enjoy * St. Stephens Brought to you by the Thanksgiving dinner with all the Society of St Vincent de Paul’s trimmings in the Church hall. No signups “Nearly New” Thrift Store“ will be permitted after that date. Shop our huge selection of beautiful and unique For questions please call Jim, 447-9849 or Christmas items. Ted, 585-4291 Decorations, wreaths, trees, lights, jewelry, linens and clothing for Santa Maria del Mar Parish sale at thrift store prices!! & Knights of Columbus #2810 The “Nearly New” Thrift Store would like to invite you to our: bakers will again offer delicious Tony Gasparino Memorial home baked goods Veteran’s Day Celebration Prayer Garden available for purchase. Thursday, November 18 through Saturday, November 20, Remember & Honor Saturday, November 13 Our Prayer Garden is a peaceful place for prayer 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 11:00am and meditation. Purchasing a brick in the Prayer Santa Maria del Mar Church Garden for someone who has died is a Parish Hall Military Ordinariate 915 North Central Ave., Dinner Dance wonderful way to remember that the person is November 12, still with you in thoughts and through prayer. Flagler Beach Free Admission. 6:30-10:30pm The purchase of a brick is $100.00; please All are welcome! VFW Post 8696 47 Old Kings Rd. consider honoring a loved one. Contact the SOCIAL DISTANCING AND $35 per person Rectory Office for more details. MASKS REQUIRED Catered Dinner/Cash Bar Info: 386 547-9312 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 13 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Ten Candles Burning in the Holy Of Holies Please Pray for Our Sick November 6—November 12 Adele Carson Madison Hope DeVane Alex Calder Margaret Berkley Alexander Lumaj Margaret Torell IN MEMORY OF: Anna Maurer Margarita Condezuloaga Anne Garbarino Mary Clarke Roseann Bradley; Ruth Morrissey; Anthony Janna Mary Gaudio Dr. David J. Widom; Teotista Hernandez; Anna Coleman; Ariana Marcette Mary Doris Kolesar David Jose Tavares; Euribiade J. Espino Ashley Clarke Mary Zuccaro Bill Clark Maureen G. Bobby Phillips Mel Meo FOR INTENTIONS OF: Cash Krempecki Melanie Rielly Filomena Hayes; Paul Tavares; Bella Ammirata Charlene Carbino Melinda Scriver Charles Salerno Marge Sisti Christine Salerno Merle Varnadoe In our Holy of Holies, we have ten candles always burning Cindy Heiregin Michael Foley around the tabernacle, just as in the temple in Jerusalem Dawn Reid Michael Post Diane Purcell Michael Rosa there were ten lights always burning around the Ark of the Desi Fleming Michelle Pinto Covenant. They indicate the presence of our precious Lord Donald Martin Mina Bico in the Blessed Sacrament. Drude Riba Nicole Merced Edward Xanders Nora King Heinrich Elizabeth Cataldo Paul Flaherty The candles used are seven day candles and may be pur- Estelle Bauer Raymond Lawson chased either in memoriam or for the intentions of a loved Evelyn Rodriguez Remington Walczak one for a $10 donation through the Seton Shop. This space Frank Varga Renee Verostek Jack Leger Richard Heinrich lists the names of those for whom candles have been pur- Irma Merced Robert Allen chased. Jack Verrette Robert Dowling James Brendan McCallen Roger L. Muller James Russell Ron Czier Jeanne Eakins Ron Gaines Please Pray for Our Military Jennie Martin Rose Gulli Although we pray for all of our military, space does not permit Jerry (Gerard) Jenkins Rosemarie Modica everyone’s name to be printed. Joanne DeSouza Rosina Shirvell Joanne Mulligan Roy Johnston Please advise when a person above is no longer deployed so we John Evarts Ruth O’Keefe can remove their name from our list. John Merced Sally Lombardo John Walczak Salvatore Catapano 1st Lt. Brendan Leonard (US Army) Joseph Bartolotta Samuel Marzano ENS Amanda Langhauser (US Navy) Joseph Pavon Steve Jackson Sgt. Patrick Prevot (US Army) Joseph Vascellaro Susan Norberg SSGT Christian Rodriguez (USAF/Iraq) Kara Whaley Tera Frassrand Lt. Col. Robert A. Forte (US Army/Iraq) Karen Murphy Terry Lilly Lt. John Reidy (US Navy/Submarine) Karen Overbey Theodore Simmons SSgt. Charles Salerno (USAF/Germany) Kay Kerins Thomas Bradley BU1 Brandon Twing (US Navy Seabee) Larry DeCamillo Thomas Hemstreet Sgt. James Allgor (US Army/Kuwait) Liz Campbell Thomas Solokowski Liz Gentile Vi Dooley Michael Alexander Alvarado (USAF) Liza Sousa Wendy Bentzley ETSN Luis V. AlmaJose (US Navy Submarine) Louis Lubin Yvonne Roper MM3 Holden Garrison/ (US Navy) Kyle McCrossen (US Army/Iraq) Terisa Toussaint (USMC/Iraq) Please contact the parish office if you wish Erin & Ben Walker (Iraq) to have the name of someone listed for 2nd Lt Christian San Miguel (US Army) 4 weeks. Prayer for the Unborn As a courtesy please notify the office when the name can be removed or if you wish to have the name continued. Lord, Creator of Life, you have blessed us Be sure to get the persons permission first! with the privilege of bringing new life into the world. May your Holy Spirit open our Mass on TV hearts and minds to recognize Your special for the Homebound gift of children, and Your great love for https://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule each of us created in Your image and like- Sunday Mass-8:00am ness. You sent Your son Jesus to redeem us DIRECTV—Channel: 370 and through love He entered our world. We now turn to Mary, our Mother, for her intercession DISH—Channel 261 as we struggle to protect innocent unborn children. Following SPECTRUM— Channel 169 Mary's example may we proclaim the truth of our faith, assist ATT U—Verse—Channel 562 those in crisis and protect those most vulnerable. We ask this SIRIUS Radio—Channel 130 /XM through Christ, Our Lord. Amen. SPECTRUM– Channel 20 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 14 November 7, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
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