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Web Site: www.seasdunkirkny.org E-mail address: st.elizannseton@verizon.net

Parish Vision St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church seeks to be a vibrant and diverse faith community.

We are nourished by the Eucharist and empowered by the Spirit to spread the message of the Gospel to the

larger community through our many ministries and outreach opportunities.

PASTOR

Rev. Dennis G. Riter

IN RESIDENCE

Rev. Walter Werbicki

RECTORY

366-1750

Mary Jo Kessler (Administrative Assistant)

Daniel B. Hillman (Financial Administrative

Coordinator)

SCHOOL

366-0630

(Northern Chautauqua Catholic School)

Principal, John Georger

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, 366-2827

R.C.I.A. & C.I.C.

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

(Christian Initiation of Children)

Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, 366-2827

ST. MARY’S CEMETERY

Mr. Kenneth R. Drozdziel, Superintendent, 366-2371

HOLY MASSES

Saturday Vigil – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday – 8:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Spanish

Daily – 7:00 a.m.

Holy Days – As announced in bulletin

REGISTRATION & WELCOMING OF NEW PARISHIONERS

Please call the Rectory for an appointment.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)

Every Saturday at 4 p.m.; Thursday before First Friday 4 p.m.

BAPTISMS

Third Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m.

BAPTISM PREPARATION PROGRAM

Both parents are asked to attend the baptismal preparation

class prior to the celebration of the sacrament, the ideal time to

attend is during the pregnancy. Please call for an appointment.

MARRIAGES

Wedding arrangements should be made at least six months

prior to the desired date. Call Rectory for an appointment.

SICK CALLS

Any time, day or night. Call the Rectory as soon as possible

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Tuesday 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (concludes with Evening Prayer)

First Fridays 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (concludes with Evening Prayer

and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament)

YOUNG ADULTS

Upon reaching their 19th

birthday should assume their own

identity by registering with the parish.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

A prospective godparent or sponsor needs some evidence that

he/she is an active, contributing member of the parish and leads

a life in harmony with the Catholic Faith. We can only give such

testimony to those who are actually parish members.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 pm, 1:00 p.m. –

5:00 p.m. (Closed Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays)

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON

Whoever remains in me will bear much fruit

Readings for Easter Week of May 3, 2015, Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/1John 3:18-24/John 15:4a, 5b Monday: Acts 14:15-18/John 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/John 14:27-31a Wednesday Acts 15:1-6/John 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/John 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/John 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/John 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 10:25--48/1John 4:7-10/John 15:9-17

Our Offering to God Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was $4,808.76. Second Collection for Catholic Home Mission $816. Thank you for supporting the work of

your parish.

Events This Week Sunday May 3rd

First Eucharist Retreat 1 p.m. to?

Looking Ahead Sunday, May 10th,

First Eucharist 11 a.m. Mass Tuesday, May 12th

Pastoral Mtg. 7 p.m. Wednesday May 13th

7 p.m. Vigil of Holy Day Thursday May 14

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Ascension of the Lord Masses Holy Day 7 and 8:30 a.m. and12 noon

Friday May 15th

Movie night 6-8 p.m.

Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner Come enjoy good food and company at St. Joseph Parish in Fredonia this Wednesday, May 6 from 4 pm till? Tickets will be available at the door. The price is $7 for adults and $4.50 for children, 12 and under. Take-outs are available for the same price. There will be a Cash Give-Away with prizes totaling $500 and also a Theme Basket Raffle. Please come for a great pasta dinner with family and friends.

Important Changes of Address Please note that the parish will change its internet service provider (ISP) effective May 7. The Verizon address will no longer be in effect. The new general email address for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will now be: st.elizannseton@netsync.net. For the same reason Fr. Dennis’ email address will also change at the same time. His new address will be dennisgriter@netsync.net.

Please note these changes in your address book.

Note from the Pastor The fifty days of Easter are filled with signs of the Presence of the Risen Christ. Among them are several groups who have or will receive the Sacraments. The members of our 11th grade faith formation program were confirmed last week. I am grateful to Wendy Kachermeyer, parish coordinator of Faith Formation and to Rosemary Olow who taught the group. Next Sunday, 22 young parishioners from Northern Chautauqua Catholic School and the parish faith formation program will receive the Lord in the Eucharist for the first time. Thanks especially to Donna Banach who worked with them this year. Finally, Amy Reed formally became a member of the Catholic Church this past Sunday through a profession of faith and the reception of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. I appreciate the dedication of Wendy Kachermeyer, and the Catechumenate team who worked with her to prepare Amy.

Movie Night at SEAS On Friday Evening, May 15, you won’t want to miss the Movie and Pizza to be featured here in the Rectory Meeting Room. Pizza will be served at 6:00 pm followed by the Movie, “GOD’S NOT DEAD.” Have you ever thought, ‘What do I really believe about God?’ The film features a College Student who is challenged to defend his faith and prove to his class that ‘God’s not Dead.’ This entertaining and profound PG film is earning national attention and applause. This event is sponsored by the Adult Education/Faith Formation Committee and is free of charge.

Register Early for Summer Bible Camp Our local parishes will again cooperate on a Bible Camp this summer from August 10 – 14. This day camp experience will take place at Northern Chautauqua Catholic School for children ages 4-10. A $15 registration fee per child can be paid either on-line at www.seasdunkirkny.org (click on ‘give online’) or by checks payable to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Registration and volunteer forms available at the parish office and are due no later than July 14. Everest Bible Camp offers kids the chance to discover evidence of God and His Power in everyday life. Volunteers of all ages are needed to lead crafts, games, songs and serve snacks. Please contact Susan Galley at 366-0499 with your questions.

DUNKIRK, NEW YORK May 2/3, 2015 Parish Building and Grounds Committee If you have interest or experience in maintenance or landscaping, we encourage you to join the building and grounds committee that oversees the work of the church, rectory and cemetery. Please contact Zen Olow at 640-2776. Thank you!

Position Available – Maintenance Worker This parish is seeking a full time Maintenance Worker. Required: minimum 2 years’ experience in maintenance and repair (general plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical, mechanical) plus janitorial, snow removal and yard work. Drug screening required. Applications are available at the parish office, 328 Washington Ave. Dunkirk. Send resume to pastor@seasdunkirkny.org or 366-1750 by Mon. May 11, 2015 Lavender, Lace & Life A Victorian High Tea will be held on Sunday May 17

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from 2-4pm at Blessed Mary Angela Lyceum, Rt. 5 & Pangolin St. Proceeds go to the St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center. A $10 Ticket includes tea, coffee, punch, scones, finger sandwiches and dessert. There will be a parade with music and a hat & glove parade prizes plus a Gift & Basket Table. For more information and reservations please call Pat 965-2738, Marlene 532-4965 or Hanna 366-4095.

The Environment – A Moral Issue This summer, Pope Francis will deliver the first major encyclical of his papacy. It will address climate change and the environment. The protection of the environment is rapidly becoming the moral issue of our time. “I urge you to see the world with the eyes of God, the Creator. The earth is our environment to protect and the garden to tend to. Our relationship with nature should not be guided by greed. We must not manipulate or exploit it but treasure the divine harmony between creatures and creation and keep it for our brothers and for future generations.” “We are called to love our neighbors, and loving our neighbor’s. This means protecting them from climate impacts, including increased disease, extreme weather, and food insecurity. We must address climate change to protect God’s people.” -Pope Francis

Remember to Pray For The following who are ill:

Charles Dye Sr., Frank Gawronski Jr., Margaret Gilray, Gerry Haase, Cindy Krebs, Chuck Milks, Joel Rivera, Carolyn Schmidt,

David Sinclair Call us or leave an e-mail at st.elizannseton@verizon.net to include a name on this listing. A listing is normally for three weeks only. If someone should improve, please inform us so

we can remove the name.

(Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Matthew Whalen by the Family Sunday, May 3,, 2015-Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Robert C. Bartkowski by Sylvia and Dave De

Rider Family 11:00 a.m. Fortunato Pucciarelli by Melony and Al Feser 2:30 p.m. Angel M. Rosas by Kachermeyer and Burns Families Monday, May 4, 2015- Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Parishioner of SEAS Tuesday, May 5, 2015- Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Flor Cosme (anniv) by daughter Wilma 4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 6, 2015-Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Fr. Godfrey Kasper, C.P. by Jeanne Stokes Thursday, May 7, 2015-Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Janet Katta by Marti Webster 8:30 a.m. Bridget Mahoney by Patricia Straight Friday, May 8, 2015- Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Gertrude Unbehaun by Mary Ann and Larry Thompson Saturday May 9, 2015- Easter Weekday 7:00 a.m. Brian Fellinger by Cathy and Ted Deszcz (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Sam Corsoro (anniv) by wife Mary Ann Corsoro Sunday, May 10, 2015-Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Maxine Anson (anniv) By Family 11:00 a.m. Eleanor Woloszyn by Sons 2:30 p.m. Spanish- Richard Fijal by Juan and Carmen L. Quinones

MEMORIAL

Robert C. Bartkowski By Tom and Ann Murtaugh

MAY 2015 ST. ELIZABRTH ANN SETON PARISH

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

APRIL 26 27 First Eucharist Parent/student Mtg. 6:30pm ARR

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Confirmation @

Holy Trinity 7 pm

29 RCIA @ SEAS 6:30 pm

30 1

Frist Friday

Adoration

2

Confessions 4 p.m.

3 Crowning of Mary 11a.m. Mass -First Eucharist Retreat 1-? p.m.

4 5 6 7 8 9

Confessions 4 p.m.

10

First Eucharist 11am

11 12

Pastoral Council

7P.M.

13 Our Lady of Fatima

7 pm Vigil Mass Ascension of the Lord

14 The Ascension of the Lord Masses: 7am 8:30am & 12 noon

15

Adult formation movie night 5-8 pm

16

Confessions 4 p.m.

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Confessions 4 p.m.

24

Pentecost Sunday

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26 27 28 29 30 Blessed Virgin Mary

31 The Most Holy Trinity —Sunday Social after 8 and 11 am Mass

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