OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Striving to make Jesus known by our response to the Gospel, and guided by the Holy Spirit, thecommunity of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is committed to being a vibrant, worshipping family

that reaches out in love and friendship to all of God’s people.MASSES:

Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 8:30AM, 10:00AM & 12 Noon Daily: 9:00AM (Monday - Thursday)Holy Days: To Be Announced

Sacrament of Baptism: Visit our website atwww.steas.org for information and follow theinstructions. It is highly recommended that thisbe done during the pregnancy.

Sacrament of Marriage: A couple must makearrangements for their wedding at least 6 monthsin advance. ***Please secure your weddingdate at the Church before reserving areception date*** A marriage preparationprogram is required for every couple intending aCatholic Wedding. Visit our website atwww.steas.org for information and follow theinstructions.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:Saturday at 4:00 PM & Sunday following the10:00 AM Mass. The priest will remain in theReconciliation Room only until the lastconfession has been heard.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick:Is offered to Parishioners who are seriously ill orin danger of death. Please call early in the illnessof a loved one to arrange for the Sacrament. TheSacrament is administered to the living. In theevent of death prayers are offered.

WELCOME New Members (RCIA)Anyone interested in becoming a member of theCatholic Church is invited into the Rite ofChristian Initiation of Adults Process (RCIA).We also invite baptized persons who wish toreceive Eucharist and Confirmation to becomepart of this process. Please call Gerry at 585-9291.

Parish Registration: It is important to belongto our parish Family. Please call the office if youare not registered or pick up a registration formafter mass.

REV. KEVIN A. THOMPSON, PASTORREV. RICHARD M. FINEO, TEMPORARYADMINISTRATORREV. VITUS EZEIRUAKU, WEEKENDASSISTANTDEACON JOSEPH MAFFEODEACON JOHN GREBEDEACON DAVE VALLONEPHYLLIS BENANTI, MUSIC DIRECTORPAT MYSTKOWSKI, PASTORALASSOCIATEMICHELE HAHN, DIR. OF RELIGIOUS FORMATIONMARYANN O’CONNOR, OUTREACH COORDINATORBARBARAWELLS, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARYLORI MARANDO, BUSINESS MANAGER

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 12:30pm; l:30pm -5:00pmFriday: 8:00am - 12:30pm; 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Outreach Hours: Monday &Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 3:00pmTuesday & Thursday: 1:30pm - 4:30pm, CLOSED Friday

Religious Education Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 12:30pm; 1:30pm- 5:00pm. CLOSED Friday

PARISH DIRECTORYOffice: 737-4388·Fax: 737-4389·Religious Education: 737- 8915Outreach: 737-4416 · E-Mail: steas@optonline.net · www.steas.org

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-1997

SACRAMENTS TODAY:Third Sunday of Lent

March 4, 2018

My eyes are always on the Lord!

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Today, Sunday, March 4th 8:30 a.m. - +Ivy Rosenthal

10:00 a.m. – +Arnold Koziensky, +Dolores Lucidi, +Nicholas Mistretta, +Stella Laczynski, For the intentions

of Miquel Torres 12 Noon — People of the Parish

Monday, March 5th

9:00a.m– +Florence Nemeth

Tuesday, March 6th 9:00a.m– +James W. Foley

Wednesday, March 7th

9:00 a.m. – +Jacqueline Sullivan

Thursday, March 8th 9:00 a.m. — +Anthony Scarfone

Friday, March 9th

9:00 a.m. — 7:30 p.m.—Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 10th

9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. – +Keri LoGiudice

Sunday, March 11th

8:30 a.m. - People of the Parrish 10:00 a.m. –

12 Noon — +Anna Simone

SUNDAY, March 4th, 2018

CELEBRANTS weekend of March 10th—11th

Saturday March 10th 5:00 PM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka

Sunday, March 11th

8:30 AM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka 10 AM: Fr. Richard Fineo 12 PM: Fr. Richard Fineo

NOTE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE WIT HOUT NOTICE

WEEKLY SACRIFICE for the PARISH

This week 2018 - 2/25/18: $7,945.50

Last year this week 2017: $7,843.50

LENTEN REGULATIONS FOR 2018

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: Days of Fast and Abstinence. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fifty-nine inclusive are bound to observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day Ash Wednesday and All Fridays in Lent: Days of Abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent. Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended. Easter Duty Obligation: After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist,

Catholics are bound by the obligation of receiving

Communion at least once a year. This precept should be

fulfilled during the Easter Season. Catholics are also bound

to confess serious (mortal) sins at least once a year, but this

is not limited to the Lenten/Easter Season.

Wedding Banns

3rdTime

Kerri Ann Hughes—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Anthony James Denimark - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Do you allow sin or anger to master your life? The first person to hate his brother was

Cain. God warned Cain: 'Why are you angry? ..Sin in couching at the door; it's desire

is for you, but you must master it (Genesis 4:6-7). Sin doesn't just happen; it first grows

as a seed in one's heart. Unless it is mastered, by God's grace, it grows like a weed

and chokes the life out of us.

Only God's purifying love and mercy can free us from bitterness and anger So what

is the antidote for overcoming anger and rage? Mercy, forbearance, and kindness

spring from a heart full of love and forgiveness. God has forgiven us and he calls us

to extend mercy and forgiveness towards those who cause us grief or harm. In the

cross of Jesus we see the supreme example of love and the power for overcoming

evil. Only God's love and grace can set our hearts and minds free from the tyranny

of wounded pride and spiteful revenge. Do you harbor any anger towards another

person? And are you quick to be reconciled when a rupture has been caused in

your relationships? Ask God to set you free and to fill your heart and mind with his

love and truth.

Eusebius, a 3rd century church father, offered the following prayer as instruction for

his fellow Christians: "May I be no man's enemy, and may I be the friend of that

which is eternal and abides. May I never quarrel with those nearest me: and if I do,

may I be reconciled quickly. May I love, seek, and attain only that which is good.

May I wish for all men's happiness and envy none. May I never rejoice in the ill-

fortune of one who has wronged me. When I have done or said what is wrong, may I

never wait for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make amends.

May I win no victory that harms either me or my opponent. May I reconcile friends

who are angry with one another. May I never fail a friend who is in danger. When

visiting those in grief may I be able by gentle and healing words to soften their pain.

May I respect myself. May I always keep tame that which rages within me. May I

accustom myself to be gentle, and never be angry with people because of

circumstances. May I never discuss who is wicked and what wicked things he has

done, but know good men and follow in their footsteps."

Remember – pray well, pray hard, pray often. Save souls and don’t lose yours in the

process.

Wishing All Y’All a God Glorious Lent.

Fr. Richard

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

SUNDAY, March 4th, 2018

Parish Outreach Ministry Pantry: Thank you for all the food donated this past week. Your support is greatly appreciated. This past week has been very busy at Outreach helping quite a few families. At present, the pantry is in need of juice, ketchup, mayonnaise, toilet paper, and shampoo. A special thank you goes out to Girl Scout Troop 288. Through their “Food for Friends” program these young ladies gathered and gave needed food to our Pantry from donations given by people doing their daily food shopping. Thank you to Maryann Kunz who supervised the project, as well as Bridget Brock and her son, Chris, who delivered the items to our Parish. Our Parish is very fortunate to have such community minded young ladies working within our area to help others. Blood Drive: Our second blood drive of the year will take place on Sunday, April 29, 2018 after all the masses. Thank you and God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10th ANNUAL SUPER BONANZA $25 winners Sunday, 2/25/18 #05879 Leslie Sayers Monday, 2/26/18 #11402 John Romaine

Tuesday, 2/27/18 #01695 Virginia Hall Wednesday, 2/28/18 #16400 Rosemarie Mayers Thursday, 3/1/18 #14698 Stephanie Moceri Friday, 3/2/18 #016650 Julia Passaro Saturday, 3/3/18 #01580 Laura Maehr

CONGRATULATIONS! $100 monthly draw for February

#16618 Thomas Napoli Payment will be mailed to all Winners on the following Thursday after results are posted in Bulletin.

10th Annual Super Daily Bonanza Drawing Every day until May 31, 2018 we will draw a winning ticket number. The owner of that ticket will win the prize for that day. Then the ticket will be put back into the drum for the next drawing, giving you another opportuni-ty to WIN.

MEMBERS NAME_______________________ PHONE NUMBER____________________ ADDRESS______________________________ Number of Tickets__$25.00=__ 5 for $100.00= ___ TOTAL =_______ Please mail your check to: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 800 Portion Rd, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Welcome!

The following families have registered with the parish this past week:

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Michele Picagli

Ms. Loretta Mittleman Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Sabrina Andare

Ms. Sally Ann Hausner Mr. & Mrs. John & Simone Arellano

ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER? Many parishioners support St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in the weekly collection and we do not have them listed in our census. We would like to make sure you are given proper credit for your donations. Please fill in the bottom of this page and we will send you a registration form. ***You are not automatically registered if you received a sacrament in the parish, i.e. Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, etc.

NAME________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________ ________________________________________ Email__________________________________ Phone___________________________________

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

SUNDAY, March 4th, 2018

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

“LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME”“LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME”“LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME” ---Matthew 19:14Matthew 19:14Matthew 19:14

Next weekend March 10th & 11th—Catholic Relief Services Collection

Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all people here at home and

abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC and help Jesus in disguise.

Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

SUNDAY, March 4th, 2018

CHILDREN’S STATIONS OF THE CROSS

We are looking for children from 2nd grade through 6th grade who are interested in being a part of the reenactment of the final earthly steps of our Lord Jesus.

Children’s Stations of the Cross on Good Friday (March 30th) at 12:00 in the church.

Rehearsals will be on four consecutive Thursdays from

7pm to 8pm starting March 1st through March 22nd (no rehearsal on Holy Thursday, final rehearsal the day of @ 10:15am.)

All parts are non-speaking and will be assigned at the 1st rehearsal.

This is a wonderful way for the children to be involved with their church and

enhance their understanding of why we celebrate Easter. If you are interested

please call Joy Milillo at 631-585-0938 or email at joym8103@yahoo.com

REMEMBER A LOVED ONE MEMORIAL DONATIONS AVAILABLE for:

Announced Masses Bread & Wine— 1 week

Missalettes - 1 month

Flowers—1 week, Charcoal - 1 month

7-Day Sanctolites—1 week

Altar Candles—1 month

Contact the Parish Office to reserve your memorial.

Next weekend Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to turn your clocks

ahead 1 hour , March 10th—March 11th

HELP WANTED

The Parish of St. Hugh of Lincoln in Huntington Station is now interviewing for a Parish Social Ministry Coordinator. The PSM Coordinator will work with the volunteers (e.g., Core Work-ers) who serve clients who seek parish assistance through the food pantry and other support services. She / he will also serve as liaison between the parish and various social outreach and advocacy organizations in the community. This is a full-time position. A degree in the social sciences is preferred, as well as experience in PSM. Ability to speak both Spanish and English is highly desirable. Please email cover letter and resume to: Fr. Bob Smith (FrBob@sthugh.org)

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

SUNDAY, March 4th, 2018

CHILDREN'S WORD SERVICE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/FAMILIES

At the 10 AM Mass each week children ages 5 to 9 are invited to hear God's Word in another location, and also just once a month at the 12 Noon Mass, they are invited to do the same. Instead of going downstairs for this service, the children will now use the room in the rear of the Church, off the Lobby for their service .

Prayer Blanket Ministry

Meetings are held on Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Contact Janice by email: pbministry16@gmail.com

Next meeting is Saturday, March 24th, 2018 New members are always welcome. Come join this exciting ministry—we create prayer blankets, lap robes, baby blankets, preemie hats, Christmas stockings, “pink scarves”, etc. and donate them to various organizations, nursing homes, etc. We also share ideas, patterns and offer instruction for anyone wishing to learn to knit or crochet or brush up on their skills. For more information call the Parish Outreach. If you have yarn to donate, we will gladly accept it and use it. We are currently working on a project called Twiddlemuffs for people with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. We are in need of buttons, beads, lace edging or any type of edging, zippers, keys, costume jewelry, small plastic rings, novelty yarn, and ribbon used for clothes or any other small non-breakable objects that can be sewn on. Fleece baby blankets were donated to Miami General Hospital and Tallahassee General Hospital NICU in Florida . Thank you for your generosity and support!

Preparing for Marriage? Engaged Encounter is an effective PreCana program designed to provide you with the tools for a successful marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to explore many aspects of their relation-ship through a series of presentations, writings and dialog. There are no group discussions. Our next weekend will be held at the Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore April 13-15, 2018.

For information/registration please call Lenny & Pat Walker at 631-563-1032

or visit www.engagedencounterli.org

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Dear Parishioners,

The 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal is underway and we have already received pledges. Hopefully,

many more families will be able to make a contribution to this years Catholic Ministries Appeal so we

will be able to reach our goal of $52,300. This effort is much more than a yearly fundraiser that supports

the ministries and programs of our Church. It is an expression of our love for one another.

Thanks to your generosity, we received $54,047 in pledges to the 2017 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Your

donations help meet the needs of people in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and in our own parish. This

money helps the poor and the elderly, supports health services, education and counseling programs for

people of all ages. It provides for religious education for priests and seminarians, for meals-on-wheels,

for chaplain services in hospitals, college campuses and county jails, along with many more ministries

intended to help those less fortunate on Long Island. Finally our parish receives a cash rebate which last

year amounted to more than $12,000. This money helps offset expenses needed to run our parish and

the many programs we offer.

During the Lenten Season we are asked to pray, fast and give alms.

Lent is the perfect time for us to pray for those in need—whether it is for their material, emotional or spir-

itual needs. And when you practice fasting and abstinence during these forty days, please remember

those of our neighbors who are hungry, and consider sharing your gifts with them.

One way to do this is by making a gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, which supports programs that

help to feed people in our community each year through Catholic Charities and our Parishes.

God has blessed each of us with so many gifts-our families, friends, talents, abilities, in fact our very lives

are gifts from God. As good stewards we recognize that all blessings come from the Lord and that

these blessings are to be used to serve all God’s children.

Let’s support our bishop, The Most Reverend John Barres and Fr. Richard in his first CMA campaign, by

making a pledge to this years Catholic Ministries Appeal. The programs and services supported by the

Appeal have a significant impact on hundreds of thousands of parishioners throughout our Diocese.

You have until January 31st, 2019 to pay off your pledge. No down payment is necessary. The Diocese

will send monthly reminders. Keep in mind this is not a legal document. If you feel you cannot keep up

your payments, simply discontinue them. Whatever you are able to give, large or small, will be accept-

ed gratefully. To help you decide here are some suggested gift plans:

**$200 pledge—$20 per month

** $100 pledge—$10 per month

**$50 pledge—$5.00 per month

To make a pledge, simply fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket in the coming

weeks or mail it back to the parish office. Thank you for your support and continued generosity.

John Romaine, Catholic Ministries Appeal Chairman

SUNDAY, March 4th, 2018

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