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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)

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON

Readings for the Week of March 16, 2014 Sunday: Genesis 12:1-4a/2 Timothy 1:8b-

10/Matthew 17:1-9 Monday Daniel 9:4b-10/Luke 6:36-38 Tuesday: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20/Matthew 23:1-12 Wednesday: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Romans

4:13, 16-18, 22/Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a Thursday: Jeremiah 17:5-10/Luke 16:19-31 Friday: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Matthew

21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20/Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Exodus 17:3-7/Romans 5:1-2, 5-8/ John 4:5-42

Our Offering to God Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was $5,286.32. Thank you for supporting the work of your

parish.

This Week

Sunday, March 16, Taize Prayer at 6:30 p.m. in Church

Monday, March 17, First Eucharist Parent/Student Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Adult Resource Room

Tuesday, March 18, RCIA at 7 p.m. in Adult Resource Room

Wednesday, March 19, Soup and Scripture at 6:25 p.m. in Rectory Meeting Room

Looking Ahead Sunday, March 23, Taize Prayer at 6:30 p.m. in

Church Tuesday, March 25, RCIA at 7 p.m. in Adult

Resource Room Tuesday, March 25, Liturgy Committee

Meeting at 7 p.m. in Rectory Meeting Room Wednesday, March 26, Soup and Scripture at

6:25 p.m. in Rectory Meeting Room

Stations of the Cross Each Friday of Lent you are invited to join with the sufferings and love of Jesus as He advanced toward His death and Glory. The stations are celebrated at 4:30 p.m. and last about 30 minutes.

A Step toward Baptism Last Sunday Gillian Reed, a young catechumen, was sent by this parish to the Diocesan Rite of Election at St. Amelia’s Church in Tonawanda. There, Bishop Malone acknowledged publically that she and dozens of other catechumens and candidates from around the eight counties of this diocese are ready to be admitted to the sacraments at the Easter Vigil. This Lent let us pray for her and so many others throughout the world who seek new life in Christ

A Glimpse into the Past Picture St. Patrick’s Day, 1854: The first Mass was celebrated in the new church built for the Irish immigrants who arrived to build the railroads and stayed to work in the Dunkirk factories. The new church replaced a smaller wooden building. That will be 160 years ago this weekend. Abraham Lincoln was not as yet elected president, the Civil War was years away and the West was still not tamed. The edifice now used as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church was very simple 160 years ago: there were no stained glass windows, no vaulted ceilings and no steeple. The history of Dunkirk is reflected in the beauty of the present church. As Dunkirk grew more prosperous, the church building went through many changes and improvements. As we worship this St. Patrick’s weekend, remember the fervor of these Catholics 160 years ago. As we celebrate our Eucharist let us share that same joyful anticipation of bringing the Gospel message to our Dunkirk community.

Please Don’t Toss It! We all receive too much junk mail daily, but be sure to watch for the letter from the parish concerning the Catholic Charities Campaign 2014. It is important! Your prompt response will make a difference in the lives of those who need the crucial services of Catholic Charities. You may either send a donation to the central office in Buffalo or place it in the parish collection basket. Either way your donation will be credited to this parish when you use the enclosed donation card. If you recently made a gift and yet received a second letter, we apologize. Sometimes letters cross in the mail.

Lenten Schedule

Weekday Masses: 7:00 a.m. Taize Prayer: Sundays of Lent at 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 4:30 p.m. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. First Fridays 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Penance Service: Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m.

DUNKIRK, NEW YORK March 15/16, 2014Evening Prayer Lenten Prayer in the Taize Tradition will be held here each Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. in our church. Come and experience a simple, peaceful half hour of evening prayer.

Little Rock Bible Study Blessed Mary Angela Parish will host a bible study entitled “Israel’s Story (Part I)” on Thursdays evenings, May 1-June 5 from 7-9 p.m. in St. Hyacinth school workroom. This study explores Old Testament history, theology, and stories, from the creation accounts of Genesis to the fall of the Northern Kingdom (722 B.C.) and its prophets. The 2 hour sessions include discussions, small group prayer, and a 20 minute video commentary, Q&A with a priest and social. Cost is $15 for study book and registration is required by calling 366-2307 by April 8.

Free Movie Night You are invited to come to the showing of “The Mission” on the Christ the King Seminary campus on Friday, March 28 at 8 p.m. “The Mission” is a story about 18

th century Spanish Jesuit missionaries who try to

protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal. There is plenty of seating in CKS auditorium.

22nd Annual Lenten Day of Reflection “Pondering the Scriptures of Holy Week” will be presented by Carolyn Osiek, RSCJ, on Saturday, April 12 from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Millennium Airport Hotel, 2040 Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga. Sister Carolyn is the Archivist for the Society of the Sacred Heart, United States - Canada Province. She is also the Charles Fischer Professor of New Testament Emerita, Brite Divinity School. All are welcome to attend. Contact the Catholic Biblical Studies Program at 871-9180 or email us at cbstudies@yahoo.com for registration information.

Memorials James A. Griswold by Susan Larivey James A. Griswold by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Salisbury James Reading by Amanda Reading Hector L. Rivera by Leo and Sandy Bain

Saturday, March 15, 2014 (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Harry Cudzilo (birth) by Family Sunday, March 16, 2014 – Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Joan Niedermeyer (birth) by Albert E. VanDette,

Daniel Hillman and families 11:00 a.m. Jean Tederous by Judith Schwinden Duffin 2:30 p.m. – Spanish – All Souls Monday, March 17, 2014 – Lenten Weekday – St.

Patrick, bishop 7:00 a.m. Josephine M. VanDette (birth) by Albert E.

VanDette, Daniel Hillman and families Tuesday, March 18, 2014 – Lenten Weekday – St. Cyril

of Jerusalem, bishop and doctor of the Church 7:00 a.m. Mary Ann Lampert by Estate of Emily Lampert 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, March 19, 2014 – St. Joseph, Spouse of

the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. Parishioners of SEAS Thursday, March 20, 2014 – Lenten Weekday 7:00 a.m. Rosetta Siraguso by Charles and Norma St.

George 8:30 a.m. James Reading by Amanda Reading Friday, March 21, 2014 – Lenten Weekday 7:00 a.m. John O. Lanski (anniv) by Frances Wdowiasz 4:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 22, 2014 – Lenten Weekday 7:00 a.m. Samuel C. Terese Sr. (birth) by Carolyn

Terese and Family (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Stanley Pacos (birth) by wife and family Sunday, March 23, 2014 – Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Celine Sliwa (birth) by 7 a.m. Mass Group 11:00 a.m. Gilbert Damian by Josephine Bielaszka and Carol

Goddis 2:30 p.m. – Spanish – All Souls

…the following who are ill:

Josephine Bielaszka, Marge Ebert, Kevin Jasinski, Cindy Krebs, Michelle Nicosia-

Merritt and Trish VanDette.

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