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,

TEB@goldbergkatzman.com.

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, enettletonjr@gmail.com, or

Donna Nebistinsky,717-697-6929, donna@steas.net.

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, melmolee@reagan.com.

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,

fx77fxe@gmail.com; Amy Rodgers, amycdid@yahoo.com.

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

tkovaleski@steas.net; 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, disanto1@comcast.net.

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, KNeri@hbgdiocese.org.

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, frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org. Also,

check out www.diocesanpriest.com.