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Gaudete Sunday
A reminder of the glad tidings!
December 17, 2017
EXCLUSIVE FROM OUR PARISH: Each day during Advent, our
website is featuring a new reading, meditation, and action
created by our own pastoral staff. Visit www.steas.net or follow
us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Read, download, and
share online. Today’s offering is included inside on page 3. No
Internet access? Stop by the Welcome Desk for a printed copy.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the
Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring glad
tidings . . . “
Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God's purposes even
before the foundations of the world were laid. Jesus is
the fulfillment of Old Testament promises that span
hundreds of years. Jesus, in turn, shows us who God
is. No wonder the theme at Mass this Sunday is
Rejoice! We are the recipients of something so big and
wonderful that understanding takes a back seat to the
simple emotion of joy.
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SATURDAY DECEMBER 16
VIGIL, SATURDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT
*5:00 pm Margaret Sandburg
SUNDAY DECEMBER 17
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
7:30 am People of the Parish
9:00 am Dale Mortiz, Tyler and Gail
11:00 am Lucy and Paul Magaro
MONDAY DECEMBER 18
MONDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
NO MASS
TUESDAY DECEMBER 19
TUESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
6:45 am Morning Prayer
7:00 am Margaret Sandburg
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20
WEDNESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
8:30 am Rosary
9:00 am Military Past and Present
THURSDAY DECEMBER 21
THURSDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
6:45 am Morning Prayer
7:00 am Albert Joseph Regan
FRIDAY DECEMBER 22
FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
8:30 am Rosary
9:00 am Marianne Finnegan
SATURDAY DECEMBER 23
3:00 pm Confessions
VIGIL, SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT
5:00 pm Marydel Clark
SUNDAY DECEMBER 24
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
7:30 am Joseph Lappano
9:00 am People of the Parish
11:00 am In beloved memory of my husband, Richard L. Wilson
VIGIL, THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS EVE)
4:30 pm Special Intentions
7:00 pm Special Intentions
*Midnight Special Intentions (Music by the choir begins at 11:15)
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS DAY)
10:00 am Special Intentions
1:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Life Touch Photo Appointments CCD—Grades 1,2,3,5,6 Edge Make-up Classes
7:30 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Gospel Reflection Groups Zumba® Fitness American Heritage Girls Meeting RCIA Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm 8:30 pm
Faith Matters Evening (check with office) Adult Open Gym
3:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Parish Office Closing 1/2 hour early Zumba® Toning Life in the Spirit (rosary 6:30) Living Waters Choir Rehearsal
"He raises the needy from the dust; from the dung heap he lifts up the poor...”
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Remember, it’s not a 2-for-1 Masses weekend! "When consecutive obligations occur on Saturday-Sunday or Sunday-Monday, the faithful must attend Mass twice to fulfill two separate obligations.”—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION No CCD
4:00 pm Children’s Christmas Pageant gathering for Mass
MON
18
TUE
19
THU
21
WED
20
SUN
24
SAT
23
FRI
22
MON Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25
TUE Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25
WED Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38
THU Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45
FRI 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd; Lk 1:46-56
SAT Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14; Lk 1:57-66
SUN
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25
this week at StEAS
THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM,
our parish community welcomes
Lyla Rose Eichelberger
IN YOUR INTERCESSORY PRAYERS, please pray
for the repose of the souls of Mira Fromml,
mother of parishioner Mario Fromml; Michael
Fludovich, brother of parishioner Peter Fludovich;
and Pauline Staszel, sister-in-law of parishioner Bernie Rauco.
THIS SUNDAY—CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY “Holy God, Holy Mighty One,
Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” Come
Sunday, December 17, for a Holy Hour at 3 pm, praying of the Chaplet of
Divine Mercy with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.
SOUP LOVERS! On February 3 and 4, our parish will be a sales site for the
2018 Souper Bowl Sunday Soup Sale in support of the shelters operated by
Catholic Charities. We are looking for soup makers to share their homemade
soup with others. Contact Tom Brenner for details, 717-737-7671,
SEASONS OF HOPE Our bereavement support ministry program begins
again in January. Each year, many families face the loss of loved ones, and
immediately afterwards often experience an outpouring of caring and
support. Seasons of Hope continues that caring spirit into the difficult and
sometimes lengthy period that follows—when grief can overwhelm. For those
searching for healing and peace, Seasons of Hope is a nurturing link. Jesus
Christ, working through His Church, is the source of all consolation. Join us on
January 11 at 6:30 pm in the Bayley Room for the introductory session, which
is followed by six regular sessions from January 18 through February 22.
Contacts: Ernie Nettleton, 717-766-8806, [email protected], or
Donna Nebistinsky,717-697-6929, [email protected].
SERVE THE PARISH ON SUNDAYS! There is a need for 2 new permanent
ushers for the 9 am Mass on Sundays. Anyone who is willing to assist at this
Mass should contact Bob Gaumer, 717- 766-2396. Men and women are
invited to serve in this important ministry.
FAITH MATTERS MORNING Our Scripture study of The Gospel of John will
pause for the remainder of Advent and Christmas. There will be no classes on
December 20 or 27. But JOIN US! on Wednesday, January 3, at 9:30 am in the
Bayley Room as we resume with the segment, The Good Shepherd, The
Father and I Are One. Contact: Mel Lee, [email protected].
SPIRITSWORD No meetings on December 24 or 31 for Christmas break. We
will resume class on January 7, continuing with the Reasons to Believe series
by Dr. Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina. Contacts: Chris and Denny Rowe,
[email protected]; Amy Rodgers, [email protected].
YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOUR CHURCH May God bless you for your
giving in this special season. Christmas schedules and offering envelopes have
been mailed to all parishioners; extras at the back of the church.
LITURGICAL CALENDARS, courtesy of Malpezzi Funeral Home, will be
available after all Masses next Sunday.
TRIVIA NIGHT! Mark you calendars for Saturday, January 13, at 7 pm,
assemble your team, get your registration in (flyer in this week’s bulletin), and
start those mental exercises! The questions come from all over the map, and
from lots of time periods, so if you have a nice mix of ages and interests,
you’re golden!
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We wish to thank ADVANCED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND FITNESS
for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.
THIS SUNDAY AT 4:30 PM IN THE CHURCH!
We’re so grateful for the talented parishioners
who have been preparing to share their gifts with
us in this concert. Invite your music-loving
friends, because it’s going to be wonderful!
Rousing Carol: Jingle Bells (all)
Reverend William J. King, organ Variations on a Christmas Carol Chaconne—Louis Couperin
Sam and Deborah Lappano, piano Anitra’s Dance—Edvard Grieg What Child is This?—arr. Lani Smith Ding Dong Merrily on High—arr. Lani Smith
Joseph Nebistinsky, vibraphone Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence —arr. Joseph Nebistinsky
Douglas Pieper, baritone Scott Crowne, piano Sweet, Little Jesus Child—trad. Spiritual
Children’s Corner Scott Crowne, piano 1. Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum 2. Jimbo’s Lullaby 3. Serenade of the Doll 4. The Snow is Dancing 5. The Little Shepherd 6. Golliwog’s Cakewalk —Claude Debussy
Laura Weiss, mezzo soprano Mallory Duggan, soprano Scott Crowne, piano Messiah: He Shall Feed His Flock—G. F. Handel Messiah: Rejoice Greatly!—G. F. Handel
Marissa Duggan, flute Scott Crowne, piano Suite in A minor: Overture—G. P. Telemann
Laura Weiss, violin Matthew Weiss, guitar Ballydesmond Polkas No. 1 and 2—trad. Irish
Mallory and Marissa Duggan, soprani Gesù Bambino—Pietro Yon
Leah Schenck-Crowne, soprano Scott Crowne, piano Macbeth: Vieni t’affretta!—Giuseppe Verdi
ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES
2 PM—SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Saint Joseph Parish
7 PM—WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Good Shepherd Parish
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NURSERY/CHILD CARE
COORDINATOR to be responsible for the operation
of the Parish Nursery during the Sunday 9 am Mass,
with weekly preparation. This position requires
creativity, organization, and excellent personal
communication skills. The ability to use computer-
based tools necessary. Additional hours and duties
may be available on Sunday and for other Parish
youth events. Must be 21 years of age or older.
Please send cover letter and resume to Tracy
Kovaleski—by email (preferred) at
[email protected]; by mail to Saint Elizabeth
Ann Seton Parish, 310 Hertzler Rd., Mechanicsburg,
PA 17055; or call (717) 697-2614. Visit
www.steas.net/job-openings/ for a complete job
description.
SETON FAMILY CHRISTMAS …
COOKIE SALES … TOILETRIES
COLLECTION … We’ve been
doing lots of fun stuff and good
deeds this Advent! Watch for photos on the monitors
on the last Sunday in Advent & Christmas (and in the
newsletter for that week), and look for information
about the outcomes of our giving efforts in next
week’s bulletin. We can tell you right now that our
CCD students collected 194 pounds of toiletries for
New Hope Ministries!
THE EPIPHANY ITALIAN MASS
(EPIFANIA DEL NOSTRO
SIGNORE), will be celebrated
Sunday, January 7, 2018, at 12:15
pm. at Saint Patrick Cathedral,
Harrisburg, with Reverend Joshua
Brommer as celebrant. The Italian
Apostolate Ministry Committee will provide a
reception after Mass in Bishop Rhoades Hall.
Contacts: Mariella Amato, 717-278-9420, or Maria
DiSanto, 717-554-5698, [email protected].
CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL OFFERINGS of $10.00 or more are being accepted for
poinsettias to adorn the altar for Christmas. Names will be published in the bulletin
during the Christmas season. Please make checks payable to
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH.
In Memory of:
Requested by:
(Drop off form in the Parish Office or hand in to Welcome Desk staff on Sundays.)
STUMP THE PRIEST Theology on Tap-Harrisburg
(for young adults in their 20s and 30s) is taking
priests from their pulpits and putting them on the
spot for a chance to be stumped by Millennials. Be
sure to prepare your most challenging questions
on faith and reason to this courageous panel of
clergy. With any luck, a special guest appearance
by the Diocese of Harrisburg seminarians will
make this event even more thought-provoking.
Priests to be stumped include Very Reverend Paul
M. Clark, and Reverends Joshua R. Brommer,
Donald H. Bender Jr., and Brian J. Wayne. Join
Theology on Tap on Thursday, December 21 on
the 2nd floor of Capital Gastropub, 310 N. 2nd
Street, Harrisburg at 7:30 pm. Dinner and drinks
begin at 7. For more, visit facebook.com/groups/
HarrisburgTOT/events or totharrisburg.com.
THE ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS will be
celebrated Sunday, January 14, 2018, at 11:30 am
at Good Shepherd Church, Camp Hill. This Mass is
celebrated every year to commemorate the lives
lost to abortion since 1973 and to pray for the
building of a culture of life from conception to
natural death. Those who are not able to attend
the annual March for Life in Washington are
especially encouraged to attend. Reverend Paul
Schenck is celebrant and homilist. All are
welcome! For additional information contact the
Respect Life Ministry, 717-657-4804, ext. 317, or
email Kate, [email protected].
A PILGRIMAGE FOR YOUNG ADULTS Join
Pope Francis and young adult Catholics from
around the world for an experience of the
Universal Church. Post-high school young adults
(ages 18-35) will gather January 21-28,2019
for World Youth Day 2019 in Panama. This
promises to be a week of engaging prayer,
vibrant liturgy, powerful catechesis provided by
Cardinals and Bishops, concerts by Catholic
artists, and an unforgettable vigil and Mass with
the Holy Father. For information visit
www.hbgdiocese.org\youngchurch or contact
Rob Williams, 717-657-4804.
ARE YOU BEING CALLED? “The One who calls you
is faithful.” Will you be faithful to His call? If God
may be inviting you to be a priest or in the
consecrated life, speak with Monsignor King or
contact Father Brian Wayne, director of vocations,
717-657-4804, [email protected]. Also,
check out www.diocesanpriest.com.
