ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH 328 WASHINGTON AVE. DUNKIRK, NEW YORK 14048

PHONE 716-366-1750 FAX 716-366-4398

“Christ in us moves us to action.”

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

PASTOR

Rev. Dennis G. Riter

Email: pastor@seasdunkirkny.org

Phone: Ext. 4

IN RESIDENCE

Rev. Walter Werbicki

RECTORY

Phone: 716-366-1750

Linda Wingfield - Administrative Assistant

Email: st.elizannseton@netsync.net

Phone: Ext. 6

Daniel B. Hillman, Financial Administrative Coordinator

Email: finances@seasdunkirkny.org

Phone: Ext. 5

SCHOOL

Phone: 716-366-0630

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School

Principal, Mary Beth Dolce

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

Natalie Hoebener, Director of Religious Education

Phone: 716-366-2827

Email: seasred@outlook.com

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

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

(Christian Initiation of Children)

Fr. Dennis Riter, Pastor

dennisgriter@netsync.net

ST. MARY’S CEMETERY

Phone: 716-366-2371

Mr. Kenneth R. Drozdziel, Superintendent

Email: stmaryscemdkny@outlook.com

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.

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

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)

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.

Sixteenth Sunday in ordinary Time St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Matthew 13:32 It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet

when full grown it is the largest of plants

Readings for the Week of July 23rd

, 2017 Sun: Wisdom 12:13,16-19 / Rm. 8:26-2 7/ Mt.13:24-30 Mon. Exodus 14:15-18 / Matthew 12:38-42 Tues Corinthians 4:7-15 / Matthew 20:20-28 Wed. Exodus 16:1-5,9-15 /Matthew 13:1-9 Thurs.Exodus 19:1-2,9-11,16-20b / Matthew.13:10-17 Fri. Exodus 20:1-17 / Matthew. 13:18-23 Sat. Exodus 24:3-8 / John 11:19-27 Sun. Kings 3:5,7-12 / Romans. 8:28-30 7/ Mt.13:44-46

Our Offering to God Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was $3,735.96. Peter Pence $ 1,050.03. Special Mission $1,232.90. Thank you for supporting the work of your parish.

Events this Week Wednesday July 26

th 6 p.m. Protecting God’s Children

Workshop at Holy Trinity Hall Sunday July 30

th Summer Social after 8 & 11 a.m. Mass

Coming Events

Vacation Bible School August 7-11th

Parish Picnic August 19th

Mass of the Anointing of the Sick A Mass in honor of St. Peregrine will be held on Thursday, August 3

rd at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church,

Dunkirk. Fr. David Bellittiere and the Friends of St. Peregrine cordially invite those afflicted with cancer or in need of special healing to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at this healing Mass. For further information, visit http://www.stperry.org

Summer Picnic

This year’s picnic will be held at our church backyard on Saturday August 19

th. The picnic meal will be served at

5:30 pm. Note that the regular Saturday evening Mass

will be moved one hour ahead (that day only) to 4 p.m. There will be games for adults and children. Please mark your calendars so that you won’t miss it.

Thank You for Your Response Fr. Joseph, who spoke on behalf of the Vincentian Missions of East Africa last weekend, expresses his gratitude to all who graciously donated to the Summer Mission Collection. He appreciated your warm welcome. If you still wish to donate toward this mission appeal, you may use a plain envelope and mark it “missions.”

ATTENTION: One- time Change to Sat. Mass Schedule On the day of the Parish Picnic, the Saturday evening mass (and confessions) will be held an hour earlier than

normal. Specifically, Saturday, August 19th, confessions

will be at 3 p.m. and mass at 4 p.m. Please mark your calendar.

Summer Lecturer at CKS The final scheduled summer dinner lecture at Christ the King Seminary will be held this Wednesday evening. Fr Joseph Gatto will present on the topic of Thomas Merton and Contemplative Prayer. Dinner will begin at 5:45 p.m. with the lecture from 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. in the seminary main dining room. Dinner plus lecture is $35 per person. The Lecture only with coffee and dessert will cost $25. To register call Gayle Mann at 716 805-1438.

Coming Lawn Fete at St. Rose Parish, Forestville On Sunday, August 6

th, St. Rose traditional Chiavetta

Chicken Barbecue in Forestville will begin at noon. The dining hall is air conditioned. Expect a dining tent for relaxation and the Famous Gift Basket Extravaganza. The afternoon includes a refreshment stand, 50/50 drawings, pull tabs, an artisan boutique with unique handmade items, furniture painting, paintings and gifts as well as kid’s games, and pony rides. Holy Mass will be offered at 11:15 p.m. There are only a few lawn fetes left. Don’t miss this one!

Drive Succeeds! Bishop Malone has announced that the 2017 Diocesan Catholic Charities Drive has succeeded in reaching and surpassing its goal of $11,069,168.36. Funds raised from the 2017 Appeal support Catholic Charities' 70 programs and services offered across 61 sites throughout the eight-county diocese, including sites in

Dunkirk and Jamestown. We are most grateful to all who gave so very generously.

6oth Anniversary Video Fr. Walter Werbicki celebrated 60 years of priesthood on June 30

th at the 7 a.m. mass. Frank Valone video

recorded the mass as well as highlights of the breakfast afterwards. There are a limited number of videos of this event available for no cost. If you would like one, please contact Fr Dennis.

Dunkirk, New York July 22/23rd

, 2017

The K of C Priest Appreciation Dinner The Knights of Columbus 4

TH Degree Cardinal

Mindszenty Assembly 727 Dunkirk will host the 19th

annual Priest Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Holy Trinity Church in Msgr. Bernardo Hall. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will start at 4:00 p.m. and dinner at 5:00 p.m. This annual event honors our priests, deacons, religious sisters, and seminarians for their service to our Church and our community. For tickets and further information, please contact Louis Sinare at (716) 673-1068 or (716) 532-4806. Tickets are $15.00 per person must be purchased by September 5, 2017.

Catholic mentorship Program

A Catholic Mentor program, entitled, Fraternus Buffalo, is open to all boys grades 5-12. Fraternus invites all fathers and men of the diocese to a Captain's Formation Meeting on Friday, August 18

th at 7 p.m. at

Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Rd., East Aurora. Questions or to pre-register, email fraternusbuffalo@gmail.com.

School is out for the summer, but that's no reason to not be in class. If you or someone you know needs their high school equivalency diploma or is in need of job readiness training, internship assistance, paid work experience or help with resume and cover letter writing, contact Catholic Charities Tomorrow's Youth Today Program. The program, which is available in Erie and Niagara counties through our Workforce and Education Department, is for youths ages 16-24 who are out of school and meet other eligibility requirements. To learn more, call 716-893-3500 or 716-856-4494, ext. 323. You're willing to work. We'll make you able.

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Roberta Andrasik, Helen Barone,

Fred Bohn, Debbie Brennan, Christine Brooks, Robert

Crane, Sue & Larry Dietzen, , Frances Galafaro, Frank

Gawronski Jr., Bob Harris, Gilda Hutchinson, Kevin

McKenna, Rita Mrowka, Vaughn Page, Joel Rivera,

Caroline Tofil, Carmelo Torres Call us to include a name

on this listing. Listings are normally for three weeks only or

leave an e-mail at st.elizannseton@netsync.net

(Vigil) July 22nd

, 2017 5:00 p.m. Cheryl Olsen by Linda, Ed, Amanda, Eddie, Beth, Steven, Celeste Babulski & Families Sunday, July 23

rd, 2017- Sixteenth Sunday In

Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Alfred N. Wozniak by the Jacob Jung family 11:00 a.m. Delores Catalano (anniv) by the Children 2:30 p.m. Robert J. Waters (birth) by His Mother Eleanor F. Carlson & family Monday, July 24

th, 2017- Weekday- St. Sharbel

Makhluf, priest 7:00 a.m. Josephine Titus by her sister Carrie Gawronski & Family Tuesday, July 25

th, 2017-St James the apostle

7:00 a.m. Blanche Golubski by the Family Wednesday, July 26

th, 2017 –Sts Joachim and Anne,

parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 a.m. Robert C. Bartkowski (birth) by his Mon & Dad Thursday July 27

th, 2017- Weekday-

7:00 a.m. Avellina Giacchino Friday, July 28

st, 2017- Weekday

7:00 a.m. Mary Jane & Loreto Campese by Campese Family Saturday July 29

th, 2017-St. Martha

7:00 a.m. Parishioners of SEAS (Vigil) July 29

th, 2017

5:00 p.m. Jose Ruiz (anniv) by the Ruiz Family Sunday, July 30

th, 2017- Seventeenth Sunday In

Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Alfred N. Wozniak by the Jacob Jung family 11:00 a.m. Carrie & Grace Polito (birth) by Jo Anne Culmo 2:30 p.m. Wilber A. Reyes by his Mother Ada Mercado & Wife Yesenia Reyes

Memorials Margarita Navarro by Maria Kuschel

Margarita Navarro by Leo & Sandy Bain David Stokes by Nancy Renckens Betty Cranston by Gertrude Ortieb

David Stokes by Jim & Beth Gibbons

Picnic St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

Saturday, August 19, 2016

Time: Picnic Dinner at 5:30 pm

Place: Church Backyard

Note: Sat. Evening Mass at 4pm On that day only

In the event of extremely inclement weather, the picnic

will be moved to the Parish Hall.

Bring a dish to pass with a serving utensil. (Please put name on container/utensil).

Parish will provide: Italian Sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers, table utensils plus lemonade/Kool-Aid and coffee, (Bring your own beverages if you wish).

Return form below by Monday, August 14th in Collection or rectory. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - -- - - - - - Name: _________________________________________________

Number of Adults attending: _________

Number of Children attending: _________

We will bring to share:

Dessert: ____ Salad: _____ Casserole: _____Relish tray: _______

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