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.

MSGR. DANIEL A. PICCIANO, PASTORREV. VITUS EZEIRUAKU, WEEKENDASSISTANTDEACON JOSEPH MAFFEO, DEACON 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 - Friday: 9:00am - 12:30pm; l:30pm - 5:00pmOutreach Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:30am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 3:00pmTuesday & Thursday: 1:30pm to 4:30pm, CLOSED Friday

Religious Education Hours: Monday– Thursday 9:00am—12:30pm;1:30pm—5pm. 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:

Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeJanuary 15, 2017This is my Beloved,

in whom I am well pleased!

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Today, Sunday, January 15th 8:30a.m. – John Trapani

10:00 a.m.— Lenny Postiglione, Olga Lepore, Marie Cavalieri,

Ely Carbajal 12 Noon— People of the Parish

Monday, January 16th

9:00a.m.— Rose Scarfone

Tuesday, January 17th 9:00 a.m. – Maryanne Grillo

Wednesday, January 18th

9:00a.m. — Marilyn Baldwin

Thursday, January 19th 9:00 a.m. – James Lavin

Saturday, January 21st 5:00 p.m. –Vivian Hines,

Charles Kerrigan

Sunday, January 22nd 8:30a.m. – Brendan Dugan

10:00 a.m.— Ray Hirt 12 Noon— Artie Francis Tomasino

SUNDAY, January 15, 2017

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___________________________________

CELEBRANTS weekend of January 21st—22nd Saturday, January 21st

5 PM: Msgr. Daniel A. Picciano

Sunday, January 22nd 8:30 AM: Msgr. Daniel A. Picciano

10 AM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka 12 PM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka

NOTE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

WEEKLY SACRIFICE for the PARISH Last Week = $4,350.00 Credit Card/Automated donations= $ 264 .00 (10 contributed) Total Last Week= $4,614.00 # of Envelopes returned: 132 Last Week’s Expenses Paid = $7,401.00 Expenses include: payroll, snow removal, , postage for office, SCWA water for Church, etc.. **Due to last weekend’s snow, our collections were down significantly and our expenses were up from snow removal costs. If you haven’t already, please submit your envelope from last week. ** Your generosity is always appreciated!

Parish office will be closed on Monday, January 16th in

observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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FOR THE RIDE HOME First Reading: Is 49: 3, 5-6 Second Reading: 1 Cor 1:1-3 Gospel: Jn 1: 29-34

Baptism is the sacrament of life in the Spirit, a life of deference to God. Who has shown you a life lived in deference to God's will? How has that person inspired you to do the same?

John lived his life in deference to the One God would point out. He lived most of that life in igno-rance of the final outcome, but in hope God would make that outcome plain. His life gives us a prima-ry example of Christian humility, living in defer-ence to God's will. John was truly the humble wit-ness.

This gospel shows us the two dimensions of humble witness, the sight of faith and the witness to God's power. Where do you see God working in your life this week? Who have you told about God's activity?

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Pantry: Parish Outreach is very blessed to have such a giving and caring community of believers here at St. Elizabeth. Thank you for always reach-ing out when asked to help others who are in need. Blood Drive: St. Elizabeth will hold its 1st blood drive of the year on Sunday, February 5, 2017 after all the masses. Clothing: On the third Wednesday of every month from 12:30-2:00 tables of clothing are put out for anyone in need. If anyone knows someone who could use clothing, please pass this information on to them. Special Thanks: to Jason Smith of Boy Scout Troop 336 who spent many hours collecting bags of food for our food pantry. Your hard work is much appreciated. God Bless.

Prayer Blanket Ministry Meetings are held on Saturdays from 9:30am to

12:30pm. Next meeting is Saturday,

January 28th . 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.

SCRIPTURE SHARING

Scripture Sharing will continue on Wednesday’s at 7:30pm in the Chapel.

Led by Deacon David Vallone and Bob Freudenberg

There are many ways to learn about

scripture: commentaries, biblical courses, homilies and reading the passages’

annotations about the words or phrases. We will be primarily learning the scriptures

using the ancient forms of prayer: Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) and/or

Contemplation.

We invite you to join us as we pray the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday and

listen. Prayer is not only about us talking to God; it’s also about us listening to God

through his word.

PARISH OPEN MEETING

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Bishop with the future of

the Parish needs and the qualities you would like to see in a new Pastor.

All are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, January 17th @ 7:30pm in the Parish Hall

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SUNDAY, January 15, 2017

Office hours: Monday thru Thursday 9 to 12:30; 1:30 to 5

(631) 737-8915

ADULTS...WHO NEED THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION???

If you were baptized and received First Holy Communion, but never received Con-

firmation and are over 18, please know that it is not too late! Adult classes will be meeting once a week, beginning in the season of Lent (after Ash Wednesday). If you are interested or have questions, please contact Michele Hahn, at the Reli-

gious Formation Office, at 737-8915, Monday through Thursday.

JANUARY EVENTS

First Reconciliation celebrations - Saturdays: 1/14 & 1/21 @ 11 AM with Level 2 &

Older Sacrament Class

RELIGIOUS FORMATION FAMILY + PARISH = PARTNERS IN FAITH

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

9th ANNUAL SUPER BONANZA $25 winners Sunday, 1/8 # 16650 Susan Hodgins Monday, 1/9 #05604 D. Hogan Tuesday, 1/10# 02067 Deborah Giordano Wednesday, 1/11 # 05522 Scott & Kelly Smith Thursday, 1/12 # 02372 Mrs. James Kelly Friday, 1/13 # 03069 Michele Hahn Saturday, 1/14 # 13249 Luis Aviles CONGRATULATIONS!

Join Us With Mary When life got overwhelming and too big for us as children, we turned to our mother for support and guidance. As adults, we thank her for all she had done for us. Now we are blessed with the opportunity to turn to our Heavenly Mother Mary to ask for her sup-port and guidance, and thank her for the many blessings she has given us. Every Wednesday after 9:00 AM mass (at 9:30), you are invited to join us as we pray the ro-sary to ask for her help and guidance and to thank her for her abounding love.

SUNDAY, January 15th, 2017

Youth Choir Please contact Katie Finn if your child (grades 3 and up) would like to join. 631-835-4129

Youth Group If anyone is interested in joining the Youth

Group contact Joy Milillo (home) 631-585-0938 or (cell) 631-664-4915 or

joym8103@yahoo.com

Last Friday we separated into 2 teams and played 10 different minute to win it games. There was a lot of cheering each other on and some serious competition! Congrats to Team Genesis! The next meeting is January 20th and we are having "Summer in the Winter" night. Come check us out!

REQUEST FOR TAX RECEIPT— 2016 DONATIONS

It is that time of year again! If you need a tax

receipt to show your 2016 donations, please call the office at 631-737-4388. A receipt will not be sent

unless requested. THANK YOU.

RELIGION AND ROCK

Tune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00 AM- 8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00

PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s

theme (Jan 22nd) is “Searching for a Meaning”, don’t miss it! To listen online or receive more information regarding

Religion and Rock go to www.ReligionandRock.com or at “Religion & Rock” on ITUNES. Don’t forget to tune into

TELECARE, Cablevision Channel 29/137 or Verizon FIOS 296 or visit www.telecaretv.org for the Best Catholic Televi-

sion! Download the TelecareTV App at the app store and listen to R&R!

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SUNDAY, January 15th, 2017

Sunday February 26, 2017 2PM

Tickets $30 each (Children receive a Goodie Bag)

Ticket Sales After Mass:

January 21st and 22nd January 28th and 29th February 4th and 5th

Place:

Noel S. Ruiz Theater CM Performing Arts Center

931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale

Any Questions, Call Gerry Hoffer 631-585-9291

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

VOLUNTEER

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this past year.

Saturday, January 28th

, 2017

5:00pm Mass

Wine, Soda & Cheese reception after Mass in the

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If under 18.... must be accompanied by a parent)

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