Mission Statement embraced by the Community of Saint Elizabeth Seton ~
January 10, 2010, Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

We, the Roman Catholic Community of Saint Elizabeth Seton,
are an intentional community of faith
committed to continuing the mission of Jesus.

 We follow the Lord by generously sharing our gifts of time, talent and treasure
in the service of God and neighbor. Enlivened and empowered by God’s Spirit,
we strive to create a vibrant sense of community where all are welcome. 

Recognizing that faith formation is an ongoing process
we encourage one another to provide a variety of opportunities
for all members to learn more about Jesus Christ and the Church
and the ways we can deepen our relationship with God.

 By seeking to live the Gospel we are a visible sign of God’s presence.

Parish “Structures” for Planning, Input, Vision and Collaboration
The Council of the Saint Elizabeth Seton Community

This group includes all registered members of the Saint Elizabeth Seton community,
modeled on the Community Forum and Monday Night meetings held in the beginning stages of the parish.
The Council of the Saint Elizabeth Seton Community is called together annually.

The Council of Ministries

This group consists of the chair and co-chair of each parish ministry, the pastoral staff,
a member of the Finance Council and two members of the Pastoral Council.
They meet twice a year, sharing the strategy and work of the various ministries,
seeking collaboration and support in carrying out the mission of the parish.

Saint Elizabeth Seton Traditions
Would You Like To Bring Up The Gifts?

Have you ever wondered how to arrange to bring up the gifts of bread and wine during the Celebration of the Eucharist at Saint Elizabeth Seton? We welcome you to volunteer to do so at any 4:30, 9:30 or 11:30 liturgy. Tell one of the greeters in the foyer that you would like to bring up the gifts. Then, after the Prayers of the Faithful, walk to the back of the worship space and pick up the bowl of bread and the decanter of wine. When the Presider steps to the center aisle, process through the worship space to present the gifts. We hope to have as many representatives of the community share in this ministry as possible. We simply ask that children who have not received their First Communion be accompanied by adults.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Have you ever wondered how a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church?

Up until about 15 years ago, if an adult was a member of another faith denomination or had no religious upbringing whatsoever and became interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, they would meet with a priest privately for a period of time and then would be quietly baptized or received into the Church when it seemed appropriate. They were called “converts.” In the last two decades the church developed an entirely new ministry for welcoming new members. It is called the R.C.I.A.

Nowadays, there are two ways to become a member of the Catholic Church. The first way is for children under the age of seven. They are brought to the church by people who care for them for Baptism. As they participate in the life of the church and its education programs, they receive their First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.

The second way to “become catholic” is geared for people from around the age of seven into adulthood. This group prepares to enter the Church through the R.C.I.A. process. This process is based on how people were brought into the Christian community during the first centuries. R.C.I.A. means Rite (rituals) of Christian Initiation of Adults (the church considering anyone over the age of reason (about seven) to be included in this group of adults.

And so, we have an R.C.I.A. process here at Saint Elizabeth Seton to accommodate all the people who might desire to become full members of the Church. Examples of people who qualify include:

• a child around seven or older who is connected to the Church but has not been baptized;
• someone who is a member of another faith denomination who is feeling called to the Catholic Church;
• someone who has been connected to the Catholic Church for a while but has never been baptized;
• someone who has been baptized in the Catholic Church but has not received very much religious education or First Eucharist or Confirmation.

If you know a young person or adult – even -you – who fits one of these descriptions, please consider speaking with us.  Call the Church Office at 529-3222.

We ask the prayers and support of the entire parish community as we continue to grow in our inistry of welcoming new members through the R.C.I.A. process.

Help Needed With The R.C.I.A. Have you thought about helping out with the R.C.I.A.
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process for a while and wondered how to get involved? We are currently seeking new volunteers to serve as parish sponsors and community supporters for the coming months. Helping out with the R.C.I.A. is an amazing way to renew your own faith in the process of helping others. If you would like to learn about this ministry, please contact the Church Office at 529-3222 for more information.

Aids Ministry
Church Ministries
Donation Organizations
Prayer Line
Liturgical Ministries
Social Ministries

Meet the Staff

PASTOR, Fr. Stuart H. Pinette was born and raised in New Milford, CT. He received a B.A. in History from the University of Hartford, an M.A. in Politics & Philosophy from the University of Oxford, and a Master of Divinity as well as a Licentiate in Systematic Theology (Ecclesiology) from St. Mary’s Seminary & University. Since his ordination in 1995, he has served at various parishes. He was the Associate Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Hamden for four years; Administrator of St. Michael’s Church in Hartford for two years; Temporary Administrator of St. Bernadette Church in New Haven for two months; Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Church in Oakville for five years; and pastor of Saint Elizabeth Seton Church since August of 2006. In addition to parish ministry, Fr. Stu has been on the Bioethics Committee for the Franciscan Life Center in Meriden and a member of the Priest’s Enrichment Committee, the Advisory Board for the Office of Small Christian Communities, and the Diaconate Formation Faculty for the Archdiocese of Hartford.

DEACON, Mike Shelto joined Saint Elizabeth Seton in October, 2003. He was ordained to the permanent diaconate June 21, 1986 and has been serving in ministry at Saint James Church in Rocky Hill for the past 17 years. Deacon Mike, and his wife Peg, have lived in Rocky Hill for 45 years and have 3 grown sons – David, Anthony and Michael Jr.

PASTORAL MINISTER, Eileen Bransfield has been a member of Saint Elizabeth Seton for twenty three years. She has served in liturgical ministries for much of that time. Eileen has completed several graduate courses in Religious Studies. She holds certificates in Lay Ministry and in Spirituality. Eileen’s studies and prayer have led her to a deep love for the liturgical life of the Church and an appreciation for the power of the liturgy to change our hearts and our world.

MINISTER OF THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND, Maria Berman joined St. Elizabeth Seton Church in October 1997. Since April of 2003 she has coordinated the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visiting the sick and homebound. After completing the Lay Ministry Formation Program in May 2010 she has joined the staff as Minister to the Sick and Homebound reaching out to the sick and homebound of our parish through prayer, Eucharist and compassion.

FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR, MaryAnn Fagan joined the community in 2009 to head up the Faith Formation Program at Saint Elizabeth Seton.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, Elizabeth V. Husmer joined the community in 1996 after serving in a similar capacity at Saint Helena Church in West Hartford. Elizabeth resides in Newington and has two degrees from the Hartt School of Music. She ministers full-time at Saint Elizabeth Seton, and gives private voice and piano lessons.

PARISH SECRETARY, Pamela Funk started with us in March, 2011. Pam grew up in Northford, CT and has resided in Rocky Hill, with her husband Bryan, since 1998. She enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with family. Pam has two grown sons and a grand daughter.

PARISH BOOKKEEPER, Gisele Reyngoudt has been on staff at Saint Elizabeth Seton Church since 2001 responsible for development and maintenance of the church website. In June, 2009, Gisele also assumed bookkeeping duties for the parish.

Monthly Food & Cereal Drive – April 20/21

We will hold our regular monthly food drive for the local food pantries on the weekend of April 20/21.  The Rocky Hill Food Bank is in need of coffee, juice, tea, canned chicken, ham, tuna, rice, Dinty Moore stews, chowders, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, condiments, paper goods, soaps and cleaning supplies.  Thank you for honoring our ongoing commitment to Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown to collect and donate 200 boxes of cereal on the third weekend of the month on their behalf.

Help Hoof it for Haiti

Our first planning meeting for Hoof it for Haiti is set for Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 P.M.  This year’s walk/run is on September 21 and helps support our twin parish, St. Anne’s in Saintard.
For more information contact Barbara Wysocki at 860 563 9015 or wysockb@aol.com

Faith Formation Classes to Participate in MobilePack

It has been quite some time since our original MobilePack had to be postponed due to Storm Sandy…but we finally have our NEW dates!!  As a reminder…Feed My Starving Children is a Christian, non-profit organization that has been dedicated to providing scientifically designed nutritional meals to malnourished children in nearly 70 countries for 25 years! Some of our K-1 and 6-8 Early Childhood / Faith Formation classes have chosen to participate in helping God’s children through this wonderful mission by raising money to purchase the raw materials needed to make up the meal packs.

Our new MobilePack dates are May 2-4, 2013 and we are still hoping to have some of our youth and families volunteering to pack at the event in Berlin.  We are continuing with our fundraising efforts as well.  If you feel called to contribute to this mission, please contact Kim Pier at 860-635-0721 or kimberlypier@sbcglobal.net.  Each meal costs $0.22 so donations go a long way to help children around the world. For more information please visit our website: http://centralct-fmscmobilepack.org.  Thank you!!

Sacrament of Baptism: Preparation of parents to accept their role as teachers and sharers of the Catholic faith is done on an individual basis by appointment. The Sacrament of Baptism is preferably celebrated during weekend Masses. Adults who wish to become members of the Catholic faith are welcome. Please call the office.

Sacrament of Eucharist: Preparation for first Eucharist is part of the Faith Development program and is usually received in the third grade. The Eucharist is reserved in the Reservation Chapel on the northern side of the worship space. This is a location for private prayer and devotion.
You may shut the doors of this holy space for privacy and quiet.

Reconciliation: This Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday from 3:30 – 4:00 P.M. In addition, at least two Reconciliation Prayer Services are celebrated each year, usually during Advent and Lent. Other times for individual reconciliation are available by appointment.

Confirmation: High School Youth that are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation must attend 10 high school youth program events. The preparation process includes group activities, retreat days, liturgical experiences and service opportunities. Adults seeking the sacrament of Confirmation should contact Fr. Stu Pinette.

Sacrament of Matrimony: A preparation period of at least six months is required prior to the celebration of the Sacrament of Matrimony according to the policy of the Archdiocese of Hartford. The parish staff as well as married couples from our community meet with the engaged as they prepare for marriage and for their wedding ceremony. Those planning for marriage are asked to speak with Fr. Stu as early in the process as possible.

Anointing of the Sick: In the Beginning…The early Christian Church prayed for its sick members. Oil, brought by the faithful, was blessed by the Bishop. Anyone could use or apply the oil in times of sickness.

Time Brings Changes…Some centuries later, a rite for the Anointing of the Sick appeared. This rite assumed that the community was gathered and the sick person was generally able to be restored to health. Meanwhile, people began putting off the Sacrament of Reconciliation until their death because it could only be received once. Therefore, they couldn’t receive the Anointing of the Sick until they had confessed and been reconciled to the Church. Since both sacraments would therefore often occur at the time of death, the Anointing of the Sick unfortunately became associated with dying. Church teachers who knew only of this practice began to explain the Anointing as a preparation for death (rather than a prayer for the sick). Even though the official teaching of the Church urged people not to wait until the time of death to receive the Anointing of the Sick, in practice most people did wait. Some families even waited until the dying person was unconscious before calling a priest. What had been a sacrament for the sick became incorrectly known as the “Last Rites” and many of us grew up with images of the priest anointing the dying person.
Today – The Proper Practice…The Anointing of the Sick may be received by any baptized Catholic who is dangerously ill and has sufficient use of reason to be comforted by the sacrament. Children dealing with chronic or serious illness may be anointed (if they have sufficient use of reason); elderly persons may be anointed if they are in weak condition although no dangerous illness is present. Those struggling with mental, emotional illness may seek the sacrament; persons anticipating serious surgery are candidates for the sacrament as well. Those who experience severe chronic and/or debilitating illness are also encouraged to receive the sacrament.

The purpose of the sacrament is to unite the one who is sick with the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ so the sick may know the healing presence and love of the Lord, be strengthened in faith and experience the support of the Church. The Anointing of the Sick can be received many times over a lifetime, even over the course of one illness. The Sacrament of the Sick is for the Living. The Church does not permit the Anointing to be given to anyone who has already died.

The Sacrament is often celebrated communally. At Saint Elizabeth Seton we celebrate the Communal Anointing of the Sick at least twice a year, during the celebration of Sunday Mass. Catholics may also receive the Anointing of the Sick privately with a priest, or with a few loved ones present.

The Anointing of the Sick is not required or absolutely essential for a peaceful death. Other pastoral ministers can provide the prayers appropriate at the time of death.

So…What are the “Last Rites?” “Last Rites” refers to the reception of Holy Communion by a person near death. It is called “VIATICUM” (food for the journey). It is a beautiful sacrament and can be repeated over several days as the person nears death. It may be administered by any Catholic pastoral minister as well as by the priest.

For more information, contact the Church office at (860) 529-3222.

Home Visitation: We welcome the opportunity to bring the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation, an Anointing of the Sick to those who cannot be with the Community because of illness or age. Please call us.
Hospital Visitation – Please notify us if you or a member of your family is hospitalized so that we can be with you or your family member during this time.

Saint Elizabeth Seton is a parish community founded on faith, nurtured in love, and dedicated to stewardship that returns God’s gifts in a spirit of thanksgiving.  It was established on May 17, 1984 by Archbishop John F. Whealon, Archbishop of Hartford, as a mission of Saint James Church (established 1880).  Father Robert Burbank, Deacon Richard Santello and Pastoral Minister Gail Thibideau Bellucci were appointed as a “collaborative ministry team” to minister to the growing number of Roman Catholics in Rocky Hill.  The official appointment of a priest, deacon and lay woman to work together proved to be a first not only for the Archdiocese of Hartford but for the United States as well.  

Forty people gathered for an initial meeting and made the decision to begin worshipping together as soon as possible. Quickly bonded into a faith community, they celebrated their first masses on June 23-24, 1984, the feast of Corpus Christi.   The masses were held in space loaned to them by the Wiremold Corporation on Brook Street in Rocky Hill. Though in the beginning seating consisted of metal folding chairs and a converted drafting table served as an altar, just one year later the Mission was welcoming more than 200 registered families from Rocky Hill and surrounding towns.  The idea of a collaborative ministry team, good liturgy and preaching and a sense of social justice attracted many from outside the territorial guidelines originally established including many from surrounding tows, including some from the neighboring Diocese of Norwich.  

As the community grew, and a sense of ownership developed the time arrived for the selection of a permanent name when the community moved beyond “mission status.”  A time of prayerful discernment enabled the parishioners to narrow the field to names, which included Kateri Tekawitha, Holy Eucharist, Joseph the Worker and Elizabeth Seton which were submitted to Archbishop Whealon. In the fall of 1985, the new parish was designated Saint Elizabeth Seton in honor of the first American born person to be canonized.

The building of the parish worship space proved to be as unique as leadership and founding of the community.  While masses and sacraments were celebrated at “Saint Wiremold” –as it was known –  for three-and-half years, parish members and friends were busy days, nights and weekends literally building the church structure with their own hands.  The new building at 280 Brook Street was situated on 8 ½ acres of land purchased with funds from Saint James Church; and the structure was built with the assistance of the Archdiocese of Hartford.   Modeled in part on Vermont’s Weston Priory, a large open room with exposed trusses was enhanced by floor-to-ceiling windows in the sanctuary enabling splendid views of God’s creation.  A large, plain rugged cross stands behind the windows in front of a semi-circle of evergreen bushes.  One main entrance reinforced the feeling of unity and collaboration. Parishioners of all ages and abilities worked side-by-side to provide oversight, labor and logistic support and were able to complete the structure were also includes offices and classrooms as well as a kitchen and hospitality area. We hired a concrete contractor to build a beautiful patio when you enter.

On September 5, 1987, a procession down Brook Street marked the move to the community’s new home. The worship space was formally dedicated by Archbishop Whealon two years later on October 13, 1989.  Additions of stained glass panels on the side upper windows, a handmade glass and wood baptismal font, an altar and ambo of similar proportions, Stations of the Cross and contemporary statues of Saint Elizabeth Seton and the Holy Family have insured a reverent, welcoming and almost “homey” atmosphere.  A dilapidated house on the property was also renovated as the rectory.

About the Church

 Saint Elizabeth Seton Church is a warm and welcoming parish.  Our greeters at the front door invite everyone
to share in inspirational prayer and liturgy.  Our community stresses involvement and empowerment of the laity.      

 Eucharist is shared in both species, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.  Baptism and First Communion are celebrated as part of the Masses.
Those who cannot share in Eucharist are invited forward to receive a blessing instead of the host.
Children are part of the parish family and participate in every celebration

 The building was designed and constructed by parishioners with minimal stained glass used in the building.
The use of clear glass windows allows people to contemplate God’s creation!

 Stewardship Initiative

Stewardship is a way of life.  It is an extension of our spiritual life in which we return our gifts in gratitude to a loving God for all that He has provided.
Stewardship is based on the biblical teachings of the Old Testament and the New Testament teachings of Jesus.  Today’s steward is called to embrace scripture, which provides insight, revelation and direction in our lives.  In many ways the Stewardship Way of Life is a radical departure from today’s consumer culture which celebrates wealth and material achievement.  As disciples of Jesus we are called to share and to serve in Christ’s name and to be active members of a worshiping community known as parish.  In everyday life, good stewardship means:

• Humbly accepting the fact that all we have and all that we are comes from God.

• Sharing with God and others the first portion of what God gave you.

• We give to God and others as Jesus did in gratitude for all God gave us,
  trusting that God will meet our personal needs.

In your prayer perhaps consider the following questions:

• How does my faith and my religion impact on my life?

• How strong is my affiliation to my community of faith, Saint Elizabeth Seton?

• Am I committed to being an active and supporting member of that parish?

• Is this reflected in my participation and support?

• How does my faith affect my support of other charitable causes?

• Am I involved in other activities outside the Church to help people?

• Am I a good steward of my time, talent and treasure?

Stewardship is a way of life…sharing myself and all that I have with God and others.

 Fr. Stu’s Views from April 7, 2013 Bulletin

    As we gather together on this night of remembrance, healing, touching and caring are parts of our story. We recall that Last Supper night that Jesus spent with his companions before he went to the cross to free us and heal us.  It was a night that reflected all the other ways he sat with us during his ministry, times of talking and learning and fellowship. When he took off his cloak, and dropped to his knees to cleanse the feet of his friends, he was undressing for service. He took off whatever hindered him from opening his hands and spreading his fingers so that the water could be poured over their toes, poured over their hearts.  He was getting down to the basics of life, grasping the flesh and fears of those who needed his touch.  It was like the time he made his way around the pool of Bethsaida, glancing at the blind and the lame and bringing new life to the man who was hurting, stirring the water near and within him. That time at the pool and the one around the table were scenes of human need, moments of flesh and blood, fears and questions.  That Last Supper night pointed to the next day’s service on the cross, when Jesus would be stripped again, and spread out his arms, opening his hands and fingers towards the Father.

   That’s why he spent his last night on earth teaching us to wash feet and share supper.  He didn’t give his disciples things to think about when he was gone. Instead, he gave them concrete actions to do, gestures of connection so that they could be together in flesh and service. They were things they could do for each other, ways he would still be near them, helping them to understand that supper night and all the others that would follow when he was no longer there to teach them.  He knew they would need something warm and near that they could bump into regularly so he gave them things they could get their hands on, that would require them to get close enough to touch one another.  In the case of the meal, he gave them fragrant things to sip and chew that they could pass to each other around the table.  In the case of feet, he gave them real dirt and calluses they could use to enter one another’s lives.

   And it still happens now.  When we wash feet and break bread we’re reminded of the Bethsaida places of our world, battlegrounds filled with wounded bodies, nursing homes overcrowded where the sick and hurting gaze outward. There’s the orphans in the slums of Calcutta or the abandoned in the streets of Sao Paulo.  We see the last supper night as we hold the hands of our dying loved ones, we feel its embrace when we search for words to console the grieving. In all these places, the Lord is walking slowly and stepping carefully between us ready to wrap the towel around, to pour fresh water where we most need it, to teach us again and again how to part our hands and stretch our fingers and speak words that feed one another with Eucharist shared closely.

   We still enter into that upper room of long ago, we continue to live out the story of washing and wiping, of eating and drinking and listening and sharing.  Slowly we make our way around the table, bend down to pour and dry and give our lives meaning when it’s hard to do. And every time, the one who showed us how to serve is near us, leading us through the pools of human need, calling us to sit down to eat, to heal together. The one with the towel and basin, he’s still close by.

A Family Perspective

Jesus invited the disciples to “Come and have breakfast.” At
this beach breakfast and the Last Supper Jesus teaches us
meals should be more than eating. Family meals are
opportunities to share prayer, listen to each other’s stories,
understand and support one another.

Vocation Reflection

How am I being called to feed the lambs of Jesus? If you are
considering a vocation to priesthood or religious life, contact
Fr. Michael Dolan, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center
at St. Thomas Seminary at 860-761-7456 or vocations
@stseminary.org or visit www.vocationshartford.org.
2013 Archbishop’s Annual
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal changes lives
through service to the Lord. In addition to
assisting the underserved of our communities,
your gift helps those cultivating a vocation to
the priesthood. Your gift to the Appeal is an
investment in the future of our Church and our faith.
Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or
pledge to the 2013 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have
not yet made a gift or pledge, please prayerfully consider doing
so. Please know that each and every dollar of your gift will
have a major impact.

• Faith Formation Classes
• to Participate in MobilePack

It has been quite some time since our original
MobilePack had to be postponed due to Storm
Sandy…but we finally have our NEW dates!! As a
reminder…Feed My Starving Children is a Christian, non-profit
organization that has been dedicated to providing scientifically
designed nutritional meals to malnourished children in nearly
70 countries for 25 years! Some of our K-1 and 6-8 Early
Childhood / Faith Formation classes have chosen to participate
in helping God’s children through this wonderful mission by
raising money to purchase the raw materials needed to make
up the meal packs.

Our new MobilePack dates are May 2-4, 2013 and we are still
hoping to have some of our youth and families volunteering to
pack at the event in Berlin. We are continuing with our
fundraising efforts as well. If you feel called to contribute to
this mission, please contact Kim Pier at 860-635-0721 or
kimberlypier@sbcglobal.net. Each meal costs $0.22 so
donations go a long way to help children around the world. For
more information please visit our website:

http://centralctfmscmobilepack.org. Thank you!!

Seton Helping Hands

Seton Helping Hands helps parishioners with
small jobs around the home. Our time and skills
are provided free to fellow parishioners who could
use an extra hand. Please contact George
Brooks at 860-613-0643 and we will do our best to help you.

Thank you!
Many thanks to all who joined in to make our Easter basket
collection such a success. We collected a total of 32 baskets
for the Rocky Hill Social Services Food Bank and Catholic
Worker, plus more than $750 in grocery store gift certificates to
add to the food baskets. Those of us on the food basket
committee were overwhelmed with the outpouring of
generosity from all of you. Again, thank you very much. We
were able to make a difference for those less fortunate in our
community.

Monthly Food & Cereal Drive ~ April 20/21

We will hold our regular monthly food drive for the local food
pantries on the weekend of April 20/21. The Rocky Hill Food
Bank is in need of coffee, juice, tea, canned chicken, ham,
tuna, rice, Dinty Moore stews, chowders, peanut butter, jelly,
canned fruit, condiments, paper goods, soaps, and cleaning
supplies. Thank you for honoring our ongoing commitment to
Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown to collect and
donate 200 boxes of cereal on the third weekend of the month
on their behalf.

Help Hoof it for Haiti

Our first planning meeting for Hoof it for Haiti is set for
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 P.M. This year’s walk/run is on
September 21 and helps support our twin parish, St. Anne’s in
Saintard. For more information contact Barbara Wysocki at
860-563-9015 or wysockb@aol.com
Easter Blessings from Haiti
Happy Easter to all of our friends and family.
Many Blessings.
Haiti loves you.

Fr. Anis Yves
Sports Equipment Collection
Saturday, April 20 ~ 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Sunday, April 21 ~ 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Collection of all sports equipment that could be useful to
boys and girls clubs and under-funded sports programs:
 Balls (Basketballs, Kickballs, Soccerballs, etc.)
 Rackets (Tennis, Paddleball, etc.)
 Equipment (Gloves, Helmets, Pads, Cleats, etc.)
 Miscellaneous( Lax sticks, Bats, Outdoor games, etc.)
**If you aren’t sure bring it & we’ll probably take it**
Please bring your items to the rectory garage.
Immaculate Conception Shelter & Housing
Taste of the World
On Friday, May 10, 2013, Immaculate Conception Shelter &
Housing Corporation will be hosting Taste of the World – An
International Food, Wine & Beer Tasting to benefit the services
Immaculate has provided to Hartford’s Homeless since 1981.
Father Jim Donagher, who opened the doors to the Shelter for
the very first time, will give a blessing, and Irene O’Connor,
WFSB Morning Anchor, will be the Special Guest Emcee. The
evening will feature delicacies from countries such as Italy,
Poland, Jamaica and more. Thomas Hooker Brewery and Back
East Brewing Company will pour beer, and Gillette Ridge Wine
& Spirits will provide wines. The evening will also include
eclectic music and a silent auction. Taste of the World will be
held at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, from 6:00 P.M.-
9:00 P.M. Tickets are $75 each or $130 for two. All proceeds
will help Immaculate better serve the homeless population of
Hartford. For tickets, please contact Teresa Wierbicki,
Development Director at teresa@icshc.org, or 860-724-4823
ext. 103.
Thank You Note Received
Dear Fr. Stu,
I thank you and the parishioners of Saint Elizabeth Seton
Church for the donation of 15 Easter food baskets for needy
Rocky Hill households. These food baskets certainly helped
brighten the holiday for these less fortunate residents. The
Saint Elizabeth parishioners have a long and generous history
in serving our disadvantaged clients. We already hired a
gutter repair company to fix the leak issue for the event.
Please extend my appreciation to all your parishioners for their
kindness and service.
Sincerely,
Mark Williams, Human Services Director
Mass of Healing and Hope
There will be a Mass of Healing and Hope on Tuesday, April
16 at 7:30 P.M. at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas
Seminary in Bloomfield. Presider will be Fr. Mike Galasso. Art
Miller will serve as deacon. Rosary will begin at 6:55 P.M.
Trained prayer teams will be available after Mass. Call the
Charismatic Renewal Office at 860-243-8234 for information.

Archbishop Henry J. Mansell
to be honored at the
University of Saint Joseph Gala
IMAGINE … THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
Friday, June 21, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
Dinner, Dancing and Silent Auction
Tickets: $175 per person
Call 860-231-5291 or email: gala@usj.edu
for reservations and sponsorship opportunities
Proceeds benefit the Pope Pius XII Library Renovations Fund
Congratulations, Michael and Elaine Paresi
Recipients of the 2013 Saint Joseph Medal!
Archbishop Henry J. Mansell will recognize over 200
distinguished parishioners with the Saint Joseph Medal of
Appreciation during a ceremony at the Cathedral of Saint
Joseph, on Sunday, April 14, at 3:00 P.M.
The recipients were nominated by their respective pastors for
demonstrating Catholic Christian values, and for sharing their
exceptional talents and service with their parishes.
Elaine and Mike Paresi have long served our community as
Ministers of the Word. They have been members of our RCIA
team and have served on our men’s and women’s retreat
teams.
Thank you and congratulations, Elaine and Mike!
Stewardship Opportunity
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
We have a GREAT need for ministers to distribute Holy
Communion at Mass and to bring Holy Communion to the sick.
Please pray over whether you are called to this ministry and
contact Eileen or Maria at 860-529-3222 or
Eileen@box2348.temp.domains or maria@box2348.temp.domains, if you’d
like to learn more.
OCSJM Earth Day Celebration
The Archdiocesan Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry, in
collaboration with the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network,
invites you to attend the first Riverfront Earth Day
Celebration in Hartford on Sunday, April 21. Come to the
Interfaith Prayer Service at St. Patrick/St. Anthony Church in
Hartford at 12:45 P.M. followed by a march/procession to the
Riverfront Mortensen Plaza where there will be speakers,
exhibits, food and entertainment from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. To
register individually or as a parish group visit:
RiverfrontEarthDayCT.evenbrite.com or send an email to
ocsjm@catholicsocialjustice.org.
Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger
Sunday, May 5 ~ 2:00 P.M.
Registration Begins at 1:00 P.M.
Join in the largest walk in the state to fight hunger. Last year
5000 walkers raised $600,000 for many organizations which
work to combat hunger. The walk is a 2.5 mile loop around
Bushnell Park.
Supporters of Amazing Grace Food Pantry and St. Vincent de
Paul Place in Middletown are invited to participate. If you want
to be a member of their team, go to the Connecticut Foodshare
website, www.foodshare.org, and sign up on the “Amazing
Grace and Amazing People” team.
If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Walk
Coordinator, Bob Walsh at bwalsh@svdmiddletown.org or 860-
463-5061 or email Mimi Rich at mimi@svdmiddletown.org.

Congratulations to the youth of our community
who were confirmed by Archbishop Henry Mansell
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Caroline Victoria Ambrose
Jared Benedict Anderson
Cristina Theresa Benzo
Alyssa Cecilia Bogus
Brendan Anthony Boornazian

Anthony Isidore Capasso
Kristin Frances Cancelliere
Vincent Anthony Catania
Thomas Patrick Duggan
Casey Anthony Dessert
Jordan Cecilia Everett
Sara Lidwina Fagan
Charles Richard Faselle
Natalie Kateri Fulco
Nicholas Anthony Gianni
Adam Jude Gibson

Anna Francis Howard
Olivia Helen Jacques
John Paul Larkin
Taia Lucia Lionetti
Jeffrey Francis Marquis
Jenna Bridget Marzilli
Abigail Catherine O’Keefe
Olivia Genevieve Osgood
Michael Albertus Magnus Perry
Christopher Adjutor Piccione
Rachel Elizabeth Ann Seton Rametta
Aimee Theresa Slatkavitz
Nickolas Antonio Santos
David James Sevigny
Cristina Isabel Vassallo
Rachel Theresa Walsh
Olivia Katarina Zenobi

Directions to the Church

From Hartford: Take Interstate 91 South to Exit 23, the West Street/Rocky Hill Exit. At the stop light at the end of the exit ramp, take a right onto West Street. (Do not go back over the highway.) Drive to the end of West Street. You will be at a Stop Light across from a plaza. At the stop light, take a left onto Route 3/Cromwell Avenue. Follow Route 3 past a Mobil Station and go back over Interstate 91. Look for the Painting Company Buffalo and head right. Take a left onto Brook Street. Saint Elizabeth Seton is one mile down Brook Street on the right. Take a right at mail box number 280.
From New Haven: Take Interstate 91 North to Exit 23, the West Street/Rocky Hill Exit. At the stop light at the end of the exit ramp, take a left onto West Street. Go back over the highway. Drive to the end of West Street. You will be at a Stop Light across from a plaza. At the stop light, take a left onto Route 3/Cromwell Avenue. Follow Route 3 past a Mobil Station and go back over Interstate 91. Take a left onto Brook Street. Saint Elizabeth Seton is one mile down Brook Street on the right. Take a right at mail box number 280.

From the West Side of Wethersfield Follow Route 3 South. Go past Cold Springs Plaza and Century Hills. After you go over Interstate 91, Take a left onto Brook Street. Saint Elizabeth Seton is one mile down Brook Street on the right. Take a right at mail box number 280.

From the East Side of Wethersfield Follow Route 99 South. Continue past Route 160. After the fire station on the left side of Route 99, take a right onto Brook Street. Saint Elizabeth Seton is one half mile down Brook Street on the left.

From the West Side of Cromwell Follow Route 3 North. Just before you go over Interstate 91, Take a right onto Brook Street. Saint Elizabeth Seton is one mile down Brook Street on the right. Take a right at mail box number 280.

From the East Side of Cromwell Follow Route 99 North. About 1/2 mile after the TPC River Highlands Golf Course, take a right onto Brook Street. Saint Elizabeth Seton is one half mile down Brook Street on the left.

From New Britain or Newington Go to Route 15, the Berlin Turnpike. Near the Home Depot / Sam’s / Sym’s Plaza, get on Connecticut Route 160 East. Follow Route 160 to Route 3 South. Follow Route 3 South until you go past Cold Springs Plaza and Century Hills. After you go over Interstate 91, take a left onto Brook Street. Saint Elizabeth Seton is one mile down Brook Street on the right. Take a right at mail box
number 280.

So often, people are in need of prayer but may feel so alone.
While the Community worships together each weekend, what about the “in-between” times?
Call the Prayer Line if you have a prayer intention that you need solidarity on. All calls are kept confidential.

When you call Prayer Line you can give the first name of the person in need of prayer.
You can share the particulars of your prayer need or you can share none. Some examples of prayer needs are:
healing according to God’s will; upcoming surgery; safe travel; eternal rest for the soul of; strength and peace for a grieving family;
pregnancy; employment; substance abuse problems, etc.

All those who serve on the Prayer Line will be called to keep your intention in their prayers.

To place a prayer on Prayer Line, please call Ernestine at (860) 563-3239 or Carol at (860) 828-6027
or send an e-mail to Jay Montalbano at jmontalbano10@gmail.com

If you would like to reach out to others by praying for their intentions, we’d like to know that we can call on you.
If you are interested in being a “pray-er,” please call the Prayer Line.
Where two or three persons are gathered in prayer, great things can happen!

Through the parish Prayer Line, many who are ill or recuperating from illness have received prayers of encouragement and support.
Members of the parish Ministry to the Sick and Homebound welcome the opportunity to visit and bring sacramental care
to those who are at home, in a local hospital or long term care facility.

Please call the parish office at (860) 529-3222 or have a family member call to make arrangements for visitation.

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