PASTOR’S CORNER 5/25/08
Today is the feast of Corpus Christi - the
feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. It is
a day we celebrate the memorial of our
redemption. The Eucharist which we
celebrate is also a memorial instituted by
Jesus. It draws attention to his life, his
death and his resurrection. The Eucharist
draws attention to issues that have not
gone and do not go away. These are the
issues of sacrifice, service & love.
Each of our readings for today are also
about a memorial meal In our first
reading, Moses reminded the people of
God's saving goodness, shown to them over
years by his giving them manna each day.
Remembering is important because it kept
the committed saving presence of God alive
for the people. Similarly in our second
reading Paul emphasized the importance
of the Eucharist as an intimate sharing in
the bread of life. It is a memorial which
makes Christ present and takes the
meaning of commitment to a new level.
In our Gospel Jesus drew on God
providing for his chosen people in the
desert and took it much further. He now
feeds them with his own flesh. It reflects
the dynamics of redemption. For in it we
have Jesus’ sacrifice, his self-giving, his
offering of his very life so that we might
live. It is a living memorial which draws on
the past, takes place in the present, and
promises the future.
In Christ, Mary & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,
Father Mike
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LUCKY DRAW
WINNER / SELLER
May 12 #452 Anne Brazinski / Karen Niland
May 13 #487 NO WINNER
SUMMARY
OF CATHOLIC FAITH - #38
Today we continue the topic of Prayer with the subject of
how to receive the sacrament of Penance. There are three
forms and the most common is Private Confession. The
penitent should prepare to receive it with a careful
examination of conscience, recalling the Commandments,
the Precepts of the Church and the duties of the
penitent’’s state of life. Silent reflection should be
accompanied by prayer especially to the Holy Spirit. One
should recall an regret all the of the sins committed since
the last confession and mentally express genuine sorrow
for them and then enter the confessional. After being
welcomed by the Priest the penitent makes the sign of
the cross saying: ““In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”” The priest may read
a scripture passage. The penitent next states the time
since the last confession and always confesses all mortal
sins recalled by number and kind. (If no mortal sins, so
state and then confess any venial sins committed but
only by kind and not be number.) After the sins are
confessed, the priest sometimes counsels the penitent and
always asks the penitent to do a penance - prayers or a
charitable work. The penitent expresses sorrow for sin in
own words or by saying an act of contrition or by saying
a short psalm of sorrow. The priest then gives absolution
and the penitent replies: ““Amen.”” The priest then says:
““Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.”” Penitent
replies: ““His mercy endures forever.”” The penitent then
dismissed and does the penance.
At times there is communal confession. For this the
people gather in Church at an appointed time and prepare
for the sacrament as a group and partake in community
prayer. The penitents approach one of the priests
available and confesses his or her sins including all
mortal sins and any other he or she wishes to confess as
was outlined for Private Confession. After all have
received the sacrament, the people again pray and sing
together in thanksgiving.
The third form is General Absolution. It is used only in
emergencies. The priest absolves everyone Each person
receiving general absolution must confess allmortal sins
individually to a priest at the next available opportunity. .
These highlights are found at p.69 to 71 in ““Outlines of
the Catholic Faith”” published by Leaflet Missal Co.
and are reprinted with permission of the copyright owner.
May 14 #368 Ruth & Ed / Ruth Donnelly
May 15 #745 Regina Macartney / Same
May 16 #086 Russ Johnson / Ruth Donnelly
May 17 #117 James & Ann Morris / Same
May 18 #823 Sonny / Ruth Donnelly

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SEAS YOUNG ADULT GROUP
Thursday, Seton Hall - 8 PM
Contact ltuasonseas@gmail.com
ANNUAL DINNER
to benefit
Wecoming the Stranger
Langhorne Presbyterian Church
125 E. Gillam Ave. Langhorne, PA
Adults $20 - Children under 12 Free
Call 215-702-3445
CANDLE INTENTIONS
The BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE burns
this week in memory of MARY ALLEN
requested by her daughter Rosemary and
Family.
The ST. JOSEPH CANDLE burns this week
in memory of MARVIN DEESE requested by
The Deese Family
The ALTAR & SANCTUARY CANDLES burn
this week in memory of JOSEPH KELLY
requested by his wife Helen.
All news for the Church Bulletin must
be typed and submitted to the Rectory
by Monday at 12 Noon for review.
THANK YOU
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
truck will be in our parking lot Sat., June 21
from 9 to 2 PM for donations of clothing, etc.
SETON HALL SENIORS
Sign up for our gala New Year’s Eve in June
Spring Fling Party on Wed. - June 11 from
12:30 to 4:30 PM at Kings Caterers. Dinner,
dancing & string band entertainment. Cost is
$10 for members and $25 for non-members.
FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
The collection for May 18 amounted to $5,344.
and the 2nd collection was $854. Attendance
was 658. For this weekend in 2007, the
collection was $5,427. and the attendance was
690.
ALTAR SOCIETY
Week of May 25
Hong Hoa Lynch & the Crespo Ladies
PLEASE PRAY for the deceased especially
ELTON COSBY, the victims of Terrorism,
Natural Disasters & for the comfort of their
families.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR
PRAYERS all those in the hospital, in
nursing homes especially Alex & Mary Bilotta,
James Bodine, John Boyle, Christian, Stacey
DeJesus, Don Dougherty, Jerome
Fiordimondo, Maureen Fisch, Mike Gapari,
Sue Gibson, Jim Hayes, Dolores Holderreid,
Jesse, Helen Kelly, Andrew Lee, Neil Logue,
Joan Lonergan, Natalie McNish, Gerry Miller,
Madeline Miller, Missy, Baby Jack Moody,
Christy Napolitan, John Peters, Paul Petrinos,
Nicholas & Mary Pezza, Donna Plunkett, Steve
Plunkett, Christine Plush, Baby Kayla Quirk,
Anna Riley, Pauline Sabia, Ralph Sorrentino,
Grace Smith, Baby Nathan Stamp, Betty Thiel,
Jim Villari, Bea Weidle, Glenn Winkler, Joey
Young, and all who care for them.
Recovery will be presumed after 6 weeks. If you
wish to resubmit a name, please call the Rectory.
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Dress code: jackets for men and dress up for
ladies. Deadline for sign up-May 27
SUMMER CAMP for girls in grades 3 - 9
in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. If interested
visit DWilson @nazarethacademyhs.org
The SEAS Women’s Club would like to 7:30 AM - Carolynn Jedlinski
THANK YOU for your generous gifts and 9:30 AM - People of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
contributions which made our baby shower 11:30 AM - Angustia E. Dizon, 16th Anniv.
for unwed mothers a wonderful success. Monday, May 26
8:00 AM - Holy Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday, May 27
SUMMER COURSES - St. Hubert H.S. 8:00 AM -Mary Allen, 2nd Anniv.
will be offering courses for incoming freshman Wednesday, May 28
and also SAT Math and English courses for 8:00 AM - Robert B. Young
sophomores and juniors. For details, please Thursday, May 29
call Mary Fedele at 215-624-6840 x 335. 8:00 AM - James Callery & Archimedes Cruz
Friday, May 30
WORLD YOUTH DAY 8:00 AM - Mary Ann Logue, 17th Anniv.
3:00 PM - Wedding of Matthew Turdo &
July 19 - 20, 2008
Gretchen
Pilgrimage, music, food, sleeping under the
Griffith
stars, walking rosary, talks, service project,
Saturday, May 31
new friends, benediction, mass and more...for
8:30 AM - Rita Palka
those entering 7th - 12th grade Fall 2008. To be
5:00 PM - Robert B. Young
held at Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in
Sunday, June 1
Doylestown. For more info., contact Kerri at
7:30 AM -People of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
the Office for Youth & Young Adults 215-965-
9:30 AM - Darlene Croce, 6th Anniv.
4625
11:30 AM - James Wright

CONGRATULATIONS to the
MASS INTENTIONS
following students from Father Judge H.S.
FOR THE WEEK
If the Mass is being celebrated for a member of
for earning honors for the 3rd Quarter:
your family and you wish to bring up the Anthony Cosenza & Christopher Hamer
Offertory Gifts, please notify a Hospitality had 1st Honors and Bryan Vasquez had 2nd
Minister BEFORE Mass begins. Honors.
Saturday, May 24
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Sunday, May 25
CHURCH MINISTRY INSTITUTE
Are you interested in a little more background in your faith? Do you want to fill in some learning gaps
for personal reasons or to enable you to volunteer with confidence? Then consider attending the
Church Ministry Institute, a three-year certificate program offered by the Archdiocese. There are no
papers to write or tests to take. Meet committed faculty and read excellent texts. For a brochure call
215-587-0551

Course Sites
Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown - Lansdale Catholic High School, Lansdale
St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood - Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON’S ANNUAL APPRECIATION PICNIC

Sunday, June 1, 2008

1:00 TO 4:00 PM

BURGERS, HOT DOGS &

COLD DRINKS SUPPLIED.
 Bring your own picnic chairs, blankets, salads, desserts, etc.
A MOON BOUNCE & GAMES FOR THE KIDS!

FREE! There is no charge. However, so that we have enough hot dogs & burgers for
all, please cut out the bottom portion of this flyer and place it in the collection basket
on or before SUNDAY, MAY 25TH or drop it off at the Rectory on or before
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH.

(Rain or shine! If rain, it will be held in Seton Hall)

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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON ANNUAL APPRECIATION PARISH PICNIC

I (We) will be coming to the Picnic on Sunday, June 1st.

Name___________________________________________________ Phone
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Number of Adults _____________ Number of Children

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FOCUS ON THE PARISH
Next Sunday we will have a picnic on the parish grounds. It is the birthday of our parish. June 2 nd
marks our 32nd year.

The picnic is from 1 to 4 PM. There is no admission charge, but we do need to know that you are
coming so that we can have enough hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages. If you have not already done so,
fill out the coupon for the picnic which you will find in today’s bulletin and on the shelves at all the
doors. Drop it off at the rectory by Wednesday, May 28th.

Do make the effort to come if possible. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know your fellow
parishioners. Those who attended last year know that a good time was had by all.

I also want to remind you that next Saturday, May 31st following the vigil mass we will have a
reception in Seton Hall for Deacon Joe Niland. Deacon Joe will be retiring on June 4 th. That day is a
special day for him for on that day he was ordained a deacon.

Deacon Joe has been faithfully serving the parish these past 19 years. Not only has he assisted
regularly at Sunday masses but thrice weekly he has as well. Deacon Joe also assisted at funeral
masses and vigil services. He performed baptisms and did the Pre-Jordan classes. Up until recently he
also trained the altar servers. Deacon Joe was also ex officio a member of the pastoral council. I
personally am very grateful for his assistance these past 8 ½ years.

While waiting to say your personal thanks to Deacon Joe, we will have hors d’oeuvres and beverages
to hold you over. Come and give Deacon Joe the send off he deserves.
Father Mike

EVANGELIZATION OUTREACH
A parish is a community of faith. We Catholics have a unique treasure in the Eucharist, the Body and Blood
of Christ which we celebrate in a special way today. Belief in the reality of the presence of God under the
appearances of bread and wine sets us apart from almost every other Christian denomination. We gather at
the banquet table of the Lord.

So what does this belief mean in our day to day relationships? How sacred do we hold this treasure? We
sing, "We remember how you loved us to your death and still we celebrate for you are with us here and we
believe that we will see you when you come in your glory Lord, We remember, we celebrate, we believe."

These words sum up what we must do in our often silent evangelization effort. We know the power of love.
We are often more touched by a smile, a gesture or a look than by a word. If you hope to reach out to others
and bring them to the great banquet of love which Jesus has promised, be yourself the quiet, welcoming
maitre d'.

As you enter this sacred place, remember, genuflect profoundly acknowledging the Presence of God. Be
dressed appropriately for the celebration. Look around. Smile. Celebrate. Sit up front and in the center of
the pew so that others will be comfortable enough to join you. After Mass, talk to those around you on the
way to your car and be courteous in the parking lot.

During the week, believe, comment on the readings and remember what touched or lifted you up in the
homily. Engage others with the statement, "I believe that we will see Jesus when He comes again in his
glory." O yes, expect a reaction. Don't be defensive. You have a right to your belief. It is after all what any
Christian believes who takes the Lord at his word.

I wish to thank all who have contributed so generously so that I can continue to share faith with you. Our
beloved Lord will bless; you are in my prayers. Contact me sistermarymcgarrity@comcast.net
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