Scroll through this week's Flocknote for our Mass Schedule, Gospel Reflection, Announcements and more.

Mass Schedule/Intentions this Week

If you are unable to join us in person you may connect to the livestream Mass via our Facebook page or our website. The Daily 8:30A.M. and Sunday 9:30A.M. Masses are livestreamed. You can view the recording anytime.

Saturday, June 12

+Henry Bylicky

Req. by Diane Bylicky

Sunday, June 13

8:00am

+Amelia DiBarotolo

Req. by Rosemarie Ferrante

9:30am - Livestream

Louis and Anne DiAgostino - Special Intention

Req. by The Sorgie Family

11:30

+Lauren Cernuto

Req. by Brad and Anita Morris

Monday, June 14

8:30am - Livestream

+Rita and Anthony Conti

Req. by Gerry and Maggie Manna

Tuesday, June 15

8:30am - Livestream

Virginia McCafferty - Special Intention

Wednesday, June 16

8:30am - Livestream

Virginia McCafferty - Special Intention

Thursday, June 17

8:30am - Livestream

+Jill Marks

Req. by The Byrnes

Friday, June 18

8:30am - Livestream

+David Hoff

Req. by Bob and Mary Young

Saturday, June 19

+John Molinelli Lampasso

Req. by The Lampasso Family

Sunday, June 20

8:00am

+Nef Martinez

Req. by Al and Marie Trebing

9:30am - Livestream

+Anthony Borrello

Req. by The Pavain Family

11:30

+Ronald Wojdyla

Req. by Deacon Frank and Mary Foyt

Announcements

Youth Group End of the Year Lollapalooza!!

Saturday June 19th - 5pm Mass

We will celebrate all St. Elizabeth Seton Graduates.
High School, Middle School or Elementary School graduates please join us at Mass and at our "End of the Year Lollapalooza" directly following Mass. Dinner - DJ - Photo Booth - Water Slide - Bounce House and Door Prizes. The evening will end with an outdoor movie on a large inflatable screen. Festivities will be from 6 - 11pm. You must RSVP to one of the Youth Group Coordinators: Cindy Bruno - bruno355@sbcglobal.net or Gina Donnarummo - ses.hsyouthministry@yahoo.com

Dorothy Day

On the second Sunday of each month volunteers from St. Elizabeth Seton provide meals to Dorothy Day guests. Some guests are homeless, some unable to afford meals and most are grateful for the help we give them. Our team of volunteers have continued to provide for the growing need throughout the pandemic. Our next day of service is Sunday, June 13th, and we could use a few more helping hands to help meet the current demand for help. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the vestibule in the back of church. If you could spare some time this month we would greatly appreciate it.

Annual Catholic Appeal

The Leadership Institute provides formation for those who serve in liturgical and catechetical ministries in the diocese. Through online courses and face-to-face gatherings, the Institute offers opportunities for support, formation and mentoring for parish leaders and parents. The collective mission is that all who are preparing to receive the sacraments and celebrate the Eucharist may be transformed by their encounter with Jesus. When you make a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal, you support the ministries that continue faith formation. Thank you for your gift.

Thus far, Saint Elizabeth Seton parish has raised 190 gifts worth $79,035 from 155 donors bringing the parish up to 87.33% of our $90,500 goal.

This weekend, June 12 and 13th, we will host an "in pew" collection, which will give you an opportunity to contribute during the Mass. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

In and Around the Diocese

St. Joseph Statue

Click here for a special project to own a Saint Joseph Statue during this Year of Saint Joseph. This is a great gift for Confirmations, graduation, weddings, house warning, for Dads, for priests, for one's self. Your statue will be blessed in the Holy Land before coming to America. This project will create jobs for Christians living in Bethlehem, that's where Saint Joseph first held baby Jesus in his hands. We must never abandon our Christian Holy Land. Read the flyer and buy one if you can. Orders must be received before July 7th.

14th Annual CT Catholic Men's Conference

Men of the parish, please save the date for September 25th and plan to attend the Annual Men's Conference to be held at the New Britain Stadium. Please visit www.ctcatholicmen.org or click here to see the flyer for more details.

True Love That Lasts Webinar

This five-week webinar series will help couples of all marital experiences. It's for you if you are to be married, just married, happily married, unhappily married, separated, or divorced to enjoy all the benefits of the True Love That Lasts Movement. It especially focuses on helping couples grow the enjoyment and love of their spouse – even daily.

The series will be held on Thursday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1st. When you register, you will be given the choice of 2:00 – 3:30 pm or 7:00 - 8:30 pm sessions. You may also purchase the kit, which includes the book and Habit Builder that will help you enjoy these tips and hints for a lifetime. Please call the parish office for more information or visit https://formationreimagined.org/events-home/

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring virtual marriage experiences. Some are on weekends and are seven sessions on weekdays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve listening and communication skills, understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn how to keep their relationship a priority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more information or to apply, call Frank & Margie Pearson at 860-337-2447 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ is the most precious gift that God has given to each one of us. Allow God to give you grace in abundance and transform your marriage relationship. Sign up today for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience on
Thursdays/Mondays Jun 3-24
Thursdays/Mondays Jul 8-29

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Wedding Jubilee Mass

Save the Date: The wedding jubilee Mass will be held at St. Matthew Parish on September 25, 2021 at 10:30am and 1:00pm. Registration information will follow in the near future.

Byzantine Iconography Workshop

Learn to write/paint an icon according to the ancient techniques using contemporary mediums such as gouache and acrylic paint. This is a 5 day workshop to be held July 26-30th. Click here for more details.

News and Views

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Catechism Corner

252. What names are given to the first sacrament of initiation?

This sacrament is primarily called Baptism because of the central rite with which it is celebrated. To baptize means to "immerse" in water. The one who is baptized is immersed into the death of Christ and rises with him as a "new creature" (2 Corinthians 5:17). This sacrament is also called the "bath of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit" ( Titus 3:5); and it is called "enlightenment" because the baptized becomes "a son of light" ( Ephesians 5:8).

Further reading: CCC 1213-1216, 1276-1277

253. How is Baptism prefigured in the Old Covenant?

In the Old Covenant Baptism was pre-figured in various ways: water, seen as source of life and of death; in the Ark of Noah, which saved by means of water; in the passing through the Red Sea, which liberated Israel from Egyptian slavery; in the crossing of the Jordan River, that brought Israel into the promised land which is the image of eternal life.

Further reading: CCC 1217-1222

254. Who brought to fulfillment those prefigurations?

All the Old Covenant prefigurations find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. At the beginning of his public life Jesus had himself baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan. On the cross, blood and water, signs of Baptism and the Eucharist, flowed from his pierced side. After his Resurrection he gave to his apostles this mission: "Go forth and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" ( Matthew 28:19).

Further reading: CCC 1223-1224

Thank You!

We wish to thank all of our parishioners who have been mailing in or dropping off their donations, and those who have signed up for Online Giving. We appreciate your generosity and desire to continue to support the parish.

Please note that we have upgraded our Online Giving Platform. It is very user friendly. If you shop or do your banking on-line please consider this format for your donations. You have the option to make a one time gift or set up a recurring cycle that suits your timing and budget You can visit the site by clicking the button below.

Online Giving

If you would like to make a one time donation to our Sunday Collection, please click on the button below.

Sunday Offertory

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

“Arise”, the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal calls us to renewed hope and a deepened commitment to serve our neighbor. The call to “Arise” challenges us to put our personal faith into action and provide for the needs of our sisters and brothers, no matter who they may be.

Your gift enables the diocese to continue works of charity, formation in faith, education and catechesis. It provides programs and ministries that feed the hungry and counsel the homeless who live among us; help youth develop their minds and grow in faith; sustain our priests, active and retired; prepare men for the diaconate and the priesthood; provide Catholic education through scholarships; and much more.

The Leadership Institute provides formation for those who serve in liturgical and catechetical ministries in the diocese. Through online courses and face-to-face gatherings, the Institute offers opportunities for support, formation and mentoring for parish leaders and parents. The collective mission is that all who are preparing to receive the sacraments and celebrate the Eucharist may be transformed by their encounter with Jesus. When you make a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal, you support the ministries that continue faith formation. Thank you for your gift.

Thus far, Saint Elizabeth Seton parish has raised 190 gifts worth $79,035 from 155 donors bringing the parish up to 87.33% of our $90,500 goal.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

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Mass Intentions

If you would like to schedule a Mass intention for a loved one. Please send an email to the office: stsetonparish@comcast.net, or call 203-438-7292.

Prayer Requests

If you have a prayer request, please send an email to the St. Elizabeth Seton prayer tree. SESPrayertree@gmail.com

Church Hours

The Church is open daily 6:30am-4:30pm for private prayer. Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 8:30am and is limited to 100 people.

Parish Office

The Parish Office is open daily Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm.