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February 22, 2015

SAINT ELIZABETH CATHOLIC PARISH

4816 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140

Phone: 262-657-1156

www.stelizabethkenosha.org

Mass Schedule

Sunday Masses:Saturday - 4:00 p.m.Sunday - 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Monday - 8:00 a.m.Wednesday - 8:00 a.m.Friday - 8:00 a.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m.

Confession: Saturday - 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sunday - 10:00 a.m.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

ST. ELIZABETH CATHOLIC PARISH 2 FEBRUARY 22, 2015

1ST SUNDAY OF LENT

"And he remained in the desert for forty days." Lent is meant to be like our journey into the desert. Just as Jesus spent these days fighting with temptation and ultimately building up his spiritual strength, we too are called to spend the next forty days doing battle with the things that tempt us. We are invited during this holy season to grow in self-discipline by giving something up for Lent. The long-standing Christian practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are also important elements of this spiritual battle. When we pray, we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit, thereby squeezing out any spirit of selfishness or evil that threatens to control our hearts. When we fast, we exercise the virtue of temperance, or self-control. This virtue is of tremendous value when we are tempted to indulge our bodily senses in ways that are not healthy or holy. And almsgiving--when it is truly generous--also strengthens us spiritually by shifting our gaze to the needs of others, even to the point of making a personal sacrifice. Today's Gospel tells us that Jesus "was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him." What a contrast! The brutal, vicious, bloodthirsty beasts and the pristine, heavenly angels were both there at the same time: each with radically different intentions. And so it is with us. Our reality is also marked by the contrast between the brutality and vice of sin and the grace and goodness of faith. During Lent, we acknowledge the battle between good and evil within our own souls and do what we can to stir up a victory for goodness. This season of purification can help each of us to become a better, holier, and therefore happier person. May we make good use of this, our journey into the desert.

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OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

GIVING CIRCLE PROGRAM

A special thank you to all who donated during Christmas. With your generosity there were 175 families that were assisted and 825 members in the family that were assisted during Christmas.

APOLOGETICS

To defend and explain the teachings, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic Church

Q - What good does fasting do? Why would denying myself food or meat help me get closer to God?

A - From the earliest period of the Church’s history, Christians have taken up the practice of fasting, particularly during the season of Lent. The Catechism defines fasting as “Refraining from food and drink as an expression of interior penance …in imitation of the fast of Jesus for forty days in the desert. Fasting …is recommended in Scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers”(CCC glossary).

In his book Straight Answers: Answers to 100 Questions about the Faith (Cathedral Press, 1998), Fr. William Saunders points out that St. Paul reminds us how “‘Continually we carry about in our bodies the dying of Jesus, so that in our bodies the life of Jesus may also be revealed’(2 Corinthians 4:10). We too are charged to convert our whole lives—body and soul—to the Lord. This conversion process involves doing penance, including bodily mortification (the disciplining and self-denial of the body and its appetites) like fasting, for our sins and weaknesses, which in turn strengthens and heals us.

The Church encourages us in the practice of fasting and teaches that the interior penance of the Christian can be expressed in many and various ways. In addition to fasting, Scripture and the Church Fathers insist above all on two additional forms, prayer and almsgiving (i.e., giving to the poor), which express our conversion in relation to ourselves, to God, and to one another. Combined with fasting, prayer and almsgiving help us in our spiritual journey by bringing us closer to Jesus, who personally sacrificed so much for us.

Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for the hope that is in you, but do it with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15-16)

“Did Jesus Have A Last Name?” - Ascension Press - www.AscensionPress.com

Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.

— St. Jerome

1ST SUNDAY OF LENT 3 FEBRUARY 22, 2015

OUR PARISH FAMILY

Welcome them into eternal life...

Fr. Sean and the St. Elizabeth community wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of George Engelmann & Paul Reyes.

O Lord give them comfort in their time of sorrow. Eternal rest grant unto George & Paul and let perpetual light shine upon them.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS!

Please welcome our newest parishioners to our parish family:

Mr. & Mrs. John Nutini, Ms. Linda Elsen, Ms. Deborah Chike, Mr. & Mrs. James Ferwerda, Ms. Patricia Knutson, Mr. & Mrs. DeMario Hudson, Mr. & Mrs. David Kohler, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Braun, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fuhrer, & Ms. Autumn Hollenkamp

WELCOME OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED!

We welcome

Meghan Leigh Meisenheimer Murphy

who was baptized this past week at St. Elizabeth

HOMEMADE DESSERTS NEEDED!

St. Elizabeth is looking for donations of homemade desserts for their fish fries. If you would like to help, you may drop off your dessert in the St. Elizabeth cafeteria on Fridays during Lent after 3:00 p.m.

ST. ELIZABETH FISH FRY DINNER

Dine in or Carry out At St. Elizabeth’s Church Hall 4824 7th Avenue, Kenosha

Fried or Baked Cod dinner includes: Baked potato or French fries, coleslaw, roll, coffee & dessert. Mac n Cheese kid’s meal available. Perch Dinner also available except March 27.

Dates

Friday, February 27

Friday, March 6

Friday, March 13

Friday, March 20

Friday, March 27 (All Saints School)

Time

4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Stations of the cross at 6 p.m.

Cost

$9.00 baked or fried cod dinner $11.00 fried perch dinner

$5.00 mac ‘n’ cheese or grilled cheese

CCD SERVICE HOURS

If you are in need of service hours for CCD or for school, you are welcomed to help out at any of the fish fry dinners. Just stop by the cafeteria during one of the scheduled dinners.

ST. ANN’S BATTLE READY RALLY

Join us for a Battle Ready Rally on Sun Feb 22 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. The battle ready initiative is about being aware of, preparing for, and engaging in the spiritual fight. Doug Barry, devoted husband and father of five, founder of RADIX, and co-host of EWTN's "Life on the Rock" has been spreading and defending the Catholic faith for over two decades throughout the US and internationally. Join us for this powerful event that will strengthen and encourage you to be more aware of, prepare for, and engage in the spiritual fight. This event is sponsored by the State of Wisconsin Knight of Columbus and is FREE for all attendees. Appropriate for Men, Women, and Children ages 7 & up.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

The next “Protecting God’s Children” initial training for Safe Environment Education (SEE) has been schedule for Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Parish Center Library at St. Mary. To register, visit www.archmil.org.

ST. JAMES UPCOMING SPRING FLING!

We’re in search for at least 12-15 models for a fashion show event! (Mothers, Daughters, Sons, and Grandmothers ages 3 and up). If interested in modeling contact Judy Kern at [email protected]. (More details coming soon!)

CATHOLIC WOMAN'S CLUB

The Lenten Mass and Luncheon of the Catholic Woman's Club will take place on March 9, 2015, at Holy Rosary Church and DeSimone Hall. Mass is at 11:00 a.m. followed by the luncheon at 12:00 p.m. The luncheon menu includes a Mandarin Salad, Swedish Meatballs over Noodles, Broccoli, and Chocolate Cake. The cost is $15.00, and res-ervations must be made by Noon on March 2, 2015. For reservations call 764-3058 or 551-

5492. Reservations made and not cancelled by March 2nd must be paid for.


SERVERS

Saturday, February 28

4:00 p.m. Nathan Leipzig

Ben Leipzig

Sam Herzog

Sunday, February 29

7:30 a.m. Jessie Poppie

Courtnie Poppie

Ben Wirch

10:30 a.m. Jack Bolog

Mary Bolog

Blake Brodjeski Karl Langenstroer


8:00 a.m. † Margaret Schlater

4:00 p.m. † Daniel Wervie

Sunday, February 22

7:30 a.m. † Marion Kolbasnik

10:30 a.m. For the Living and Deceased of

St. James & St. Elizabeth

Monday, February 23

8:00 a.m. † Helen Kelleher

Wednesday, February 25

8:00 a.m. Smith Family

Friday, February 27

8:00 a.m. † Margaret Schlater


8:00 a.m. † Bob Sharfinski 4:00 p.m. † Joseph Schall

Next Sunday, February 29

7:30 a.m. † Martha Koblenki 10:30 a.m. Special intention for Sarah

LECTORS


4:00 p.m. Sandy Grasser

Sunday, February 29

7:30 a.m. Grace Kolakowski 10:30 a.m. Tom DeSanto

MINISTRY SCHEDULES MASS INTENTIONS

CIBORIUM


4:00 p.m. Elizabeth Summers

Sunday, February 29

7:30 a.m. Connie McCurdy

10:30 a.m. Tom Bernhardt

CHALICE


4:00 p.m. Kathy Knopfhart Bobbie Poppie

Sunday, February 29

7:30 a.m. Lee Sharfinski Elizabeth Summers

10:30 a.m. Linda Chovan

Ken Chovan

Readings for the Week of February 22, 2015

Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/ Mk 1:12-15

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32

Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12

Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26

Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48

Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/ Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10

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THIS WEEK’S READINGS

PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS

For the Week Ending February 15

Budgeted: $6,000.00

Actual: $6,098.68

Difference: +$ 98.68

Thank your for your continued support!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

This past month we have served 97 families and 263 individuals. Thank you for your generosity.

2nd Banns:

Frank Olson & Courtney Olsen

WEDDING BANNS

Pastor: Rev. Fr. Sean Granger

Phone: (262) 657-1156 ext. 103 | E-mail: [email protected]

Office: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Phone: (262) 657-1156 | E-mail: [email protected] | www.stelizabethkenosha.org

Office Staff: Mrs. Shelley Bennett & Mrs. Lisa Rasch

Phone: (262) 657-1156 | E-mail: [email protected]

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Daniel Kehrer


Music Director: Mr. Thomas E. Scuglik


Religious Ed. Coordinator: Mrs. Mariann Kramer


Prayer Shawl Ministry: Mrs. Sherry Thomas

E-mail: [email protected]

Saints George and Casimir Cemeteries: Ms. Maria Fish

Phone: (262) 657-3442 | E-mail: [email protected]

Publication: E-mail: [email protected]

Pastoral Council President: Dr. Brian Schwartz

E-mail: [email protected]

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