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

Peter Santandreu Email: psantandreu@cks.edu

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, John Georger

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, Director of Religious Education.

Phone: 716-366-2827 Email: reledseas@yahoo.com

R.C.I.A. & C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

(Christian Initiation of Children) Mrs. Wendy Kachermeyer, 716-366-2827

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.

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The Epiphany Of The Lord St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Isaiah 60:1 Arise and shine; your light has come.

Readings for Week of January 3rd

, 2016 Sun: Isaiah 60:1-6 /Eph. 3:2-3a,5-6 /Matt. 2:1-12 Mon: John 3:22/ Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Tues: John 4:7-10/Mark 6:34-44 Wed: John 4:11-18/ Mark 6:45-52 Thru: John 4:19-5:4/Luke 4:14-22a Fri: John 5:5-13/Luke 5:12-16 Sat: John 5:14-21/ John 3:22-30 Sun: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7/ Acts 10:34-38/ Luke 3:15-

16,21-22

Our Offering to God Stewardship: The collection for the weekend was $4,157.14. Christmas Collection $ 7,991.32. Thank

you for supporting the work of your parish.

Events This Week Mon Jan 4th

SEAS Eve. Prayer Service @ 5 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 6

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RCIA @ SEAS 6:30 p.m.

Looking Ahead Tuesday Jan 12

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Pastoral Council Mtg. 7 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 13

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RCIA @ SEAS 6:30 p.m.

End of Year Contribution Statements It is not necessary to call the parish office to request a tax contribution statement. Tax Statements will be sent by the end of January. Please make sure that we have all the correct information address, phone and e-mail, so that you can receive your statement. Thank you.

Advertising in SEAS Bulletin A new advertising year will begin soon. If you wish your business to appear weekly in the bulletin, please contact the parish office soon. Your ad will reach about 475 households and is well spent. The fee for a single ad is $250 per year; a double ad is $500. We prefer a business card or layout indicating how you wish the ad to appear. Please note that the DEADLINE for new ads is Feb.13, 2016 so that it will be printed in the bulletin Feb.16th, 2016. Letter and forms are in the mail for your convenience.

Celebration of Three Kings Today the Church celebrates the Epiphany (Manifestation) of the Savior to the world outside of Judaism. This is the traditional major feast of the Christmas Season in Latino countries. The Hispanic Community names this day “Tres Reyes” or Three Kings. Our local community will celebrate with a potluck dinner in the parish hall following the Spanish Mass. The young children present will receive a gift “from the 3 kings.”

Heartfelt Thanks To the parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, we again extend Christmas Blessings. We want to express our sincerest and heartfelt thanks for the many Christmas greetings and gifts. You are most kind and generous. May the child Jesus bless all of you abundantly throughout the New Year. Know that you will be in our prayers. Yours in Christ, Fr. Walter and Fr. Dennis, and Peter.

Note from the Pastor: Christmas and the celebration of the New Year are over. I want to thank all who worked so hard in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In particular; three groups stand out: -Those that planned, decorated, sang, participated, cleaned or in any way gave their best for the celebration of Christ’s Birth. Your dedicated work shows! -Those who organized, assembled, sorted, wrapped and distributed so many groceries and gifts for the Christmas Basket Project. You did an amazing job! -Those who provide food each week through our Parish Food Pantry. In the name of the parish, you fulfill the command of Christ. “Love one another as I have loved you.” Together you accomplished the work of the parish and made us all proud. Thank you so very much

Fr. Dennis

St. Elizabeth Evening Prayer This Monday, January 4th, we will have a brief Evening Prayer service in the church at 5pm for the commemoration of our patron saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton. All are invited to enjoy this time of relaxing prayer after the busy holiday season and join us for a light reception afterwards. .

We Welcome Sadie Helen Boner child of Garret and Erica (Cole)

Boner and Santino Christopher-Fortunato Yaber child of Christopher Yarber and Mary (Pucciarelli) Yarber they

were baptized on December 26th, 2015

Dunkirk, New York January 2/3rd, 2016

Thank You for the Food To all of you who have brought food to the rectory during the past year, we would like to express our deep and heartfelt thanks. We have determined that you are all very good cooks and your families are lucky to have you. Thank you again; your gifts are much appreciated Fr. Dennis and Peter Scholarship Money Available For Private Catholic School Education The Bison Children’s Scholarship Fund, a tuition assistance program for children in grades k-8, has scholarships available for the 2016-17 school year. Interested families can visit the Bison website to learn more about the application process, including financial eligibility and key deadlines. With a maximum award of $1,800, this is a great opportunity for families who want a private education for their children but are unable to afford it. For more information, please visit www.bisonfund.com or call 1-888-216-8380.

Parish Survey In an effort to help the parish advance in a good direction this New Year, the Parish Council is providing you with a survey to help us identify and strengthen weak areas and celebrate strong ones. Please help out by completing the survey in today’s bulletin and return it to the church as soon as possible. You can drop it in the collection basket, leave it in the office, or hand it directly to Fr. Dennis or Peter Santandreu. This will be an invaluable tool to provide focus and direction to the Parish Council specifically and to our church in general. Thank you in advance for your time.

The Epiphany of the Lord None of us are without gifts to share for the good of God’s kingdom. Could it be your gift is a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. You can check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website-www.buffalovocations.org!

Remember to Pray For The following who are ill: Roberta Andrasik, Beverly Barnes,

Charles Dye Sr., Patricia Frey, Frank Gawronski Jr., Janet Guenther, Richard Hillman, Bill Kawski, Cindy Krebs,

Jerry Korytko, Kathy Mancuso, Michelle Nicosia Merritt, Chuck Milks, Joel Rivera, James Selan, David Sinclair, Jeff

Tabasco, Paul Yedinak Call us or leave an e-mail at st.elizannseton@netsync.net to include a name on this listing. A listing is normally for three weeks only. If someone should

improve, please inform us so we can remove the name

(Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Richard Boorady (wedding anniv) by his wife Nohade Boorady Sunday, January 3

rd, 2016-The Epiphany of the Lord

8:00 a.m. Carolyn Schmidt by the Monday Night Prayer Group 11:00 a.m. Adeline B. Clark by Allen and Judy Hollander 2:30 p.m. Spanish- All Souls Monday, January 4

th, 2016-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,

religious 7:00 a.m. Parishioner of SEAS Tuesday, January 5

th, 2016- St. John Neumann,

bishop 7:00 a.m. Loretta Bak (birth) by her daughter Cheryl Gawronski and Family 4:30 p.m. Benediction Wednesday, January 6

th, 2016-Christmas Weekday-

St Andre’ Bessette 7:00 a.m. All Souls

Thursday, January 7th

, 2016-Christmas Weekday-St. Raymond of Penyafort, priest 7:00 a.m. Mabel Lanski (anniv) by Frances Wdowiasz 8:30 a.m. Chad Ellman (anniv) by Aunt Janet Friday, January 8

th, 2016- Christmas Weekday

7:00 a.m. Rosetta Siraguso (birth) by her Husband Saturday January 9

th, 2016-Christmas Weekday

7:00 a.m. All Souls (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. Emily and Anthony Banach (anniv) by Szwejbka and Cooper Families Sunday, January 10

th, 2016-The Baptism of the Lord

8:00 a.m. Genevieve Palmatier by Waterman Family 11:00 a.m. All Souls 2:30 p.m. Spanish- Angel Rosas and Catherine Rivera By Naomi Pagan

Adeline K. Clark

By Jackie and Charles Johnson And by Norm Klajbor

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