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:

Third Sunday of LentMarch 19, 2017

Jesus is Lord!

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

Today, Sunday, March 19th 8:30a.m. – Grace Smith

10:00 a.m.— Antoinette Lagravinese Allen,

Christi Civitillo, Katherine Schiffman 12 Noon— People of the Parish

Monday, March 20th

9:00a.m.— Alfons D’Auria

Tuesday, March 21st 9:00 a.m. – Patricia Demerie

Wednesday, March 22nd

9:00 a.m. —

Thursday, March 23rd 9:00 a.m. –

Saturday, March 25th

5:00 p.m. – Geraldine Lawlor, Theodore E. Scheriff, Larry E. Law

Sunday, March 26th

8:30a.m. – James Young 10:00 a.m.— Ray Hirt,

Phyllis Marascia, Olga Lepore 12 Noon— People of the Parish

SUNDAY, MARCH 19th , 2017

CELEBRANTS weekend of March 25th & March 26th

Saturday, March 25th 5 PM: Msgr. Daniel A. Picciano

(Deacon Joe Maffeo preaching)

Sunday, March 26th

8:30 AM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka

10 AM: Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaka 12 PM: Msgr. Daniel A. Picciano

(Deacon John Grebe preaching)

NOTE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WEEKLY SACRIFICE for the PARISH Last Week = $8,624.00 Credit Card/Automated donations= $ 264 .00 (10 contributed)

Total Last Week= $8,888.00 # of Envelopes returned: 355 Last Week’s Expenses Paid = $33,961.51 Expenses include: Diocesan quarterly assessments $31k, & snow removal for Feb, etc..

REMINDER…..We accept Credit Cards (Visa/MC/Discover/AMEX)

Fasting and Abstinence During Lent All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are also bound to observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means lim-iting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food be-tween meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day.

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___________________________________

Ms. Nicole Neubauer Mr. & Mrs. Rocco & Marie Piscatello Sr.

Mr. Khristian Maravilla Ms. Marguerite Dorsa

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

FOR THE RIDE HOME First Reading: Ex 17: 3-7 Second Reading: Rom 5: 1-2, 5-8

Gospel: Jn 4: 5-42

How does water remind you of God's life-giving Spirit?

One small conversation became a moment of revelation and salvation. A few chosen words overcame social prejudice and bridged God to a lost soul. Our moments of small conver-sation can connect others to God only if we allow God to speak through us.

How can you get out of God's way and allow his Spirit to speak through you in your everyday affairs?

Parish Outreach Ministry

Food Pantry

Thank you to all of the parishioners who donated food this week to our pantry. Out-reach is still in need of ketchup, mayonnaise, pancake mix, and pancake syrup. Clothing:

On the 3rd Wednesday of every month clothing will be given out between the hours of 12:30-2:00 in the Parish Hall. Please pass this word on to anyone who could benefit from this opportunity. Blood Drive: Our next blood drive will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2017 between the hours of 8:45-2:45.

-Thank You & God Bless

Prayer Blanket Ministry Meetings are held on Saturdays from

9:30am to 12:30pm.

Next meeting is Saturday,

March 25th, 2017

New members are always welcome. Come join this exciting ministry—we create prayer blankets, lap

robes, baby blankets, preemie hats, Christmas stock-ings, “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.

Thank you!

SUNDAY, March 19th, 2017

Our parish has a serious shortage of Altar Servers to assist at Mass and at special liturgical functions.

Do you know someone who might be interested in sharing in this ministry, has made his/her first

communion and is in at least the 4th grade?

Please contact Marie Cagnard : 631-471-2211.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you are interested in joining our

Fundraising Committee ...please contact Helen Sapienza at 631-987-5213

**We are also in need of a volunteer to

organize our “Christmas Craft Fair ”.

Spring Bereavement Support Group at St. James Parish, East Setauket

Spring 2017 Peer Support Group for adults grieving the loss of a loved one. Facilitators: Catherine

Horgan & Dennis Reardon Saturday, April 1 from 10:30am to 12 noon

Registration required...call 631-941-4141 ext. 341

9th ANNUAL SUPER BONANZA $25 winners Sunday, 3/12 #13703 Lillian Dragone Monday, 3/13 #17855 Rose Bianculli Tuesday, 3/14 #03491 Bill & Micky Garrison

Wednesday, 3/15 #11759 Laura Mockler

Thursday, 3/16 #12108 Renee Dolan Friday, 3/17 #03729 M/M Romaneck Saturday, 3/18 #17738 Valerie Lanzaro

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 support 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 rosary to ask for her help and guidance and to thank her for her abounding love.

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

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 Satur-

days 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 (March 26th)

“ Coping ”, 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

Television! Download the Telecare TV App at the app store and listen to R&R!

SUNDAY, March 19th, 2017

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5th Annual Women’s Conference – The Voice of Catholic Women

Saturday, April 8, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743

We look forward to hearing everyone’s story! JOIN US FOR:

Morning Prayer in the Chapel, Presentations, Conver-sations and a Festive Luncheon

OFFERING:$25.00 For more information visit our website:

RELIGIOUS FORMATION FAMILY + PARISH = PARTNERS IN FAITH

Office hours: Monday thru Thursday

9 to 12:30; 1:30 to 5 (631) 737-8915

CHANGE OF TIME.....LEVEL 4 FAMILIES

Please arrive at 3.30 PM and go to the "crying room" for our Saturday afternoon Reconciliation experience for Lent.

MARCH EVENTS........

Level 3 Families Rosary Night - Thurs. March 23rd at 7 PM

Level 1 Children & Parents - Sunday March 26th - 12 Noon Mass

UPDATED CHILDREN'S WORD SERVICE CALENDAR

Dates when we will NOT have the Children's Word Service:

3/26 at 12 Noon 4/9 at 10 & 12 - Palm Sunday

4/16 at 10 & 12 - Easter Sunday 4/30 at 10 & 12 - Parish Blood Drive

5/7 at 10 - First Communions for Older Sacrament Class

SUNDAY, MARCH 19th , 2017

IT'S ALMOST SPRING & IF YOU HAVE A KINDERGARTENER THIS YEAR, TIME TO

ENROLL THEM IN RELIGIOUS FORMATION CLASSES..................

Formal classes begin in first grade. There is a two-year preparation for First Communion which is normally received in the spring of second grade.

However, we do offer an Older class for those who never attended and are above second grade.

Sign up for new students/families takes place in early June. Residence within the parish

boundaries is required or if outside the boundaries, registration for two years as a

parishioner is necessary. Because of a LACK OF SPACE for classes, these boundary issues are

necessary. For more details about how our Religious

Formation program is conducted, please see our parish website at: www.steas.org/Religious

Formation.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Youth Choir Please contact Katie Finn if your child (grades 3 and up) would

like to join. 631-835-4129

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.

SAVE THE DATE…. Friday, June 23rd

Retirement Party for Fr. Dan (more information to follow)

In an effort to assist those going through a difficult time, The DRVC- Office of Faith Formation is

offering a Divorced and Separated Support Group. Deacon Lou Anetrella of Christ the King,

Commack will be hosting a confidential supportive environment setting to all who attend. The Group

will meet at Christ the King , Bishop McGann Room, On Fridays April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9,

16 and 23 at 7pm. There will be an information session on Wednesday March 29 at 7pm

Divorced and Separated Support Group

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY We are always looking for individuals to join the minis-try of Catholic Charities and offer “Care With Dignity…Life With Hope.” Full-time CLINIC OFFICE ASSOCIATE – Mental Health Outpatient Services – Bay Shore, LI We are seeking an experienced self-starter to provide front desk reception and general clerical support in a busy healthcare practice setting. Basic requirements include HSD/GED, relevant office experience in a multi-priority, deadline environment, strong customer service & PC skills. To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax. Please reference “Clinic Office Associate” in the sub-ject line of your email/fax. Fax: 516.733.7038 Email: jobs@catholiccharities.cc For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go to: www.catholiccharities.cc and click on the “jobs” tab. Catholic Charities – An Equal Opportunity Employer

SUNDAY, MARCH 19th , 2017

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

SUNDAY, March 19th, 2017

Dear Parishioners,

The 2017 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 $51,100. 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 $51,256 in pledges to the 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Your

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

ey 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 ser-

vices 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 $10,000. This money helps offset expenses needed to run our parish and the many programs we

offer.

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 welcome our new bishop, The Most Reverend John Barres, 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.

I know these are difficult times and everyone’s financial situation is different, for those families that can

afford it, please consider making a pledge at this time. You have until January 31st, 2018 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.

To help you decide here are some suggested gift plans: **$100 pledge—$10 per month ** $50 pledge—$5 per month

**One time payment = $20.00

Whatever you are able to give, large or small, will be accepted gratefully. Please keep in mind your gift is

payable over ten months. To make a pledge, simply fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket or mail it back to the

parish office. Thank you for your support and continued generosity.

John Romaine

Catholic Ministries Appeal Chairperson

Please make check payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Pledge: $________

Parish:__________________________________ Down Payment: $________

Name:_____________________________ Balance: $________

Address:_________________________________

City, State, Zip:___________________________ Payment Plan:

__Monthly __Quarterly __Annually __Other

Phone:_________________Donor Signature________________________Date________

2017 Catholic Ministries Appeal

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Run for Catholic Education!

Please join us on March 25th for the Run For Tomorrow's Hope 5K and Fun Run

Hosted by St Joseph School Garden City at 830AM

Mass at 730 AM with special blessing for runners.

Flat, fast, traffic-free course, professionally timed and USATF certified

Age category awards

Post race festival

Fun for seasoned runners and first timers

Walkers and strollers welcome

For info or to register go to: www.sjspta.com/run.html The mission of Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to ensure the excellence as well as the continuance of Catholic Schools on Long Island by increasing awareness and by providing scholarship and pro-

gram funding for the needs of students and schools.

MORE PICTURES TO FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE

St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance—March 22, 2017

Thank you to the following volunteers for all your help: Jerry & Joe Saldiveri, Jane Brock, Ellie Hattenback, Hank Grynewicz, Vivian &

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

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