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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 280 E. Square Lake Road, Troy, Michigan 48085

October 9th, 2016 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Important Reminders! Blood Pressure checks following 9:00

and 11:00 AM Masses

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church - saintliz.org

Calendar Events Readings

(©Liturgical Publications Inc.)

Sunday

Oct. 9th

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

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

Monday

Oct. 10th

10:30 AM Tai Chi

5:30 PM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament/Rosary

6:00 PM Mass

Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1

Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday

Oct. 11th

8:00 AM Rosary

8:30 AM Mass

5:30 PM Christian Meditation

7:00 PM Bible Study

7:00 PM Education Commission

Gal 5:1-6

Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday

Oct. 12th

8:00 AM Rosary

8:30 AM Mass

5:00/6:30 PM Religious Education Classes

6:30 PM Rosary for Peace

Gal 5:18-25

Lk 11:42-46

Thursday

Oct. 13th

8:00 AM Rosary

8:30 AM Mass

7:00 PM Choir

Eph 1:1-10

Lk 11:47-54

Friday

Oct. 14th

Eph 1:11-14

Lk 12:1-7

Saturday

Oct. 15th

10:00 AM Giving Tree Tag Assembly Meeting

4:30 PM Reconciliation

5:00 PM Mass

Eph 1:15-23

Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday

Oct. 16th

9:00 AM Mass

10:00 AM Baptismal Prep Class

10:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul—Conference Room

11:00 AM Mass

12:10 PM RCIA

Ex 17:8-13

2 Tm 3:14--4:2

Lk 18:1-8

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 OCTOBER 2ND:

$11,591.00 ELECTRONIC OFFERTORY FOR SEPTEMBER:

$2,813.00 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.


We no longer have a 7:00 PM Mass on Monday; it has been

moved to 6:00 PM to accommodate other special programs that

will start at 7:00 PM. It is our custom to pray the Holy Rosary

prior to Mass. This will continue to be observed but it will be

augmented by Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and

praying the Holy Rosary for Peace beginning at 5:30 PM. This

new time and practice will beginning on October the 10th.

The schedule will be:

5:30 PM: Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

5:35 PM: Pray the Holy Rosary for Peace.

5:55 PM Reposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

6:00 PM: Mass begins.

Please join us for the Rosary for Peace and the Sacrifice of the Mass.

Each of us has been given particular gifts and talents. It takes all of us, doing what we are

able, to bring God’s compassion and love to the world.

This Week:

Reflect on your unique gifts and talents. In what way can you use them to witness to Christ’s

mercy by reaching out to a special person in your life.

The Year of Mercy: Gifted and Sent

Mass on Monday at 6:00 PM

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


Parish Faith Formation

What’s Happening in Religious Education

Our open ing n ight on

Wednesday was hectic, exciting,

and rewarding, just like every

other year. Next week, October 12th, there will be a

parent meeting during each of the Sessions for all

parents. After you escort your student to their

classroom, please join us in the Parish Hall for

information about this year’s programming.

Question of the Week for Youth

In today's Gospel, we hear about a person

who was given a great gift by Jesus and was

praised for his response. Why do we say

thank you? What purpose does it serve?

What is the consequence if we do not say

thank you?

Calendar Information

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

October 24th

7:00-8:30 PM

Merlot and the Messiah

Youth Ministry is Coming Back!

Are you a high school student wondering what we have

to offer you? Join us on Sunday, October 23rd at

6:00 pm and see what we’re all about.

Every other Sunday night from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm our

high school teens are invited to join us in the parish

hall for fun, fellowship and food. On these nights we

will ‘gather’ as we get to know one another, share a

meal, worship together and learn a little bit more

about our faith. Each night will have a main topic or

‘theme’ which will be our focus for the evening in small

and large groups.

Calendar Dates for Youth Ministry

October 23rd - Gathered Youth Night

November 13th - Gathered Youth Night

November 13th- Rainbow Registrations Due

November 27th - Gathered Youth Night

December 18th - Gathered Youth Night

January 9th, 2017 - Gathered Youth Night

Merlot and the Messiah Monday, October 24th, 7:00 PM

You bring the atmosphere, your faith formation team will

bring their experience. You bring your questions, we’ll provide

the merlot (and a chardonnay), cheese and crackers, and work

on answering those questions. 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.


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!

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 done 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.


Catholic Life

The Nuns of the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament

have initiated a twenty-four hour prayer line. Even if

the call goes to voice mail, the Sisters are attentive to

begin the requested prayers promptly. The prayer line

number is: (248) 626-8253. For more information,

contact via email at [email protected].

Blessed Sacrament Prayer Line

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 at (248) 544-2660.

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!

CSA: Evangelization

The Evangelization Office is offering pastors and staff

hospitality training, so they are prepared to receive

others in the name of Jesus Christ, and to share Christ

with those who walk in the doors of their parishes.

Your CSA gifts are helping to fund this training

through the Catholic Hospitality Training Institute,

which is being offered at St. Anastasia Parish, Troy, on

Tuesday, October 11th.

The training consists of four main sessions focusing on

developing attitudes and behaviors for compassionate,

Christ-like, and powerful service. Each session will

conclude with participants choosing ideas and

practices to act on once they return to their parishes.

There will also be time for participants to practice the

techniques they learn as well as to reflect, share, and

network.

For more information about CSA-funded ministries,

programs, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.


Bulletin Board

OCTOBER 16TH

9:00 BEAUDETTE/GOOD

11:00 INMAN

Coordinators:

Jeanne Richart (9:00): (248) 680-2976,

[email protected]

Linda Gifford (11:00): (313) 790-7401,

[email protected]

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.


LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE

October 15th—October 16th -- 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministry 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Sacristan Bernie Komraus Marge Biglin Gabriela Pinotti

Commentator Nancy Tokarz Barb Mareski Beatriz Pinotti

Lector 1 Linda Koehler Dave Springer Carlos Pinotti

Lector 2 Danny Ballas Ann Kennedy Ruth Hoppe

Altar Server 1 Lillian Aldinger Evan Polosky Justin Ther

Altar Server 2 Allie Hayes Brianna Polosky Matthew Lee

EMHC - B1 Nina Hurst Randy Kasperski Dan Saunders

EMHC - B2 Charlotte Wong Mary Ann Cook Jim Moseley

EMHC - B3 Linda Busk Jeanne Richart Mary Eavenson

PT Doreen Valente Bev Kasperski Wendy Scyphers

EMHC - C2 Karen Hornyak Carmina Polosky Zenaida Fernandez

EMHC - C3 Sally Raffler Ann Celine Wydeven Bridget Reaume

EMHC - C4 Jean Plante Bonnie Hlifka Barb Tripp

EMHC - C5 Louise Jasinski Jim Hlifka Rob Pelliccia

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


LCpl Matthew Falardeau


William Garbe, Senior Chief Petty Officer

United States Navy

Erin Freedom Hawtin, Spec.

United States Army

Sgt. Edward Alsip


Cpl Sarah Alsip


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


LCpl Justin Schade


Private 1st Class Justin Stroupe


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:


October

René Kilpatrick

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 10th

6:00 PM

Michael McGregor (Family)

Tuesday, October 11th

8:30 AM

People of SEAS

Wednesday, October 12th

8:30 AM

Michael McGregor (Family)

Thursday, October 13th

8:30 AM

People of SEAS

Friday, October 14th

Saturday, October 15th

5:00 PM

Greg Gargulinski (Rose & Jim Ferrett)

Sunday, October 16th

9:00 AM

Edward Bomberski

(James & Barbara Kubasinski)

Frank and Melanie Chronowski

(Dorothy McGregor)

Polly Decker (Dee Parsons)

11:00 AM

Michael Barry (Dolores Barry)

Joe Smalley (Mary Eavenson)

Inga Gelement (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.

Our Condolences and Prayers to

the Family and Friends of:

Mary Lowe

Martha Meyer


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

[email protected]

Pastor Fr. Norman D. Nawrocki

[email protected]

Deacon

Deacon Gregory Formanczyk

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Parish Secretary

Lynn Kramer

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

PICTURE TO BE

COMING

Christian Service

Coordinator

Karen Webb

[email protected]

R.E. Secretary

Edwina Abbate

[email protected]

Picture

Coming

Soon

Music Director

Tim Palmer

[email protected]

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