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Eucharistic Liturgies Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm Monday-Friday: 8:00am Saturday: 8:00am, (Vigil) 4:00pm Eucharistic Adoration (Mater Dei Chapel) Monday-Friday: 8:30am-7:00pm Saturday: 8:30am-3:00pm The Chapel is closed during the Triduum, Holy Days of Obligation, and public holidays.

Sacrament of Penance Saturdays: 8:30am (or by appointment)

Church Hours Sunday: 5:30am-6:30pm Monday-Saturday: 7:00am-6:00pm

Morning Prayer Monday-Saturday: 7:10am

Rosary Monday-Saturday: 7:30am

Parish Office Hours Sunday: Closed Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday: 8:30am-4:00pm Closed for Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm

1811 Pueblo Vista Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 Ph. 702-228-8311, Fax 702-228-8310 www.seaslv.org

Book of Remembrance Our Parish Book of Remembrance is located in the gathering space of the church. You are welcome to inscribe names of loved ones, living and deceased, as well as special intentions for inclusion in Masses and prayers.

To add a name of a friend or relative to the prayer list, please ask their permission and contact the parish office. Likewise, please notify the parish office to remove names.

Prayer L is t Jerri Rush Michelle del Fierro, Bob Carnaby Sue James, Donna Logan, Jude & Pete Gilmore, Rick Gvozdas

Welcome!

We are glad you are here! In order that we may better serve you, please register with the parish by visiting www.seaslv.org. or downloading the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton App. Registration forms are also available in the gathering space of the church.

Anoint ing of the Sick Call the parish office if you need to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at home or in a hospital. For assistance after hours or on Sundays, call the answering service at 702-388-9571. A priest will be notified and will contact you directly. The Sacrament is also offered communally within the Mass. Watch the bulletin for upcoming Anointing of the Sick Masses, scheduled on a quarterly basis.

Funeral Minist ry In the event of a death of a loved one, please contact the Funeral Ministry at 702-403-8416 BEFORE making arrangements with any of the professional services. Pre-planning is also available.

Sacrament of Bapt ism Baptisms for infants and children up to 7 years of age are celebrated on Sundays either during Mass or at 1:45pm. Parents and Godparents should attend the baptism class on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Church.

Sacrament of Matr imony A 6 month minimum time period is needed to complete the preparation required for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The first step is for both parties to make an appointment with Maureen Sisto. Contact the parish office.

Holy Communion for the Sick Holy Communion to the Sick If you are homebound, please call Tom & Patty at 702-586-8093 and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will visit you. In case of hospitalization, inform the hospital staff that you are Catholic and would like to receive Communion.

Vocat ions Vocations Please consult with one of the priests.

Clergy Deacon Joe Deegan Deacon Steve Doucet Deacon Aruna Silva Rev. Aloysius Abaneke, Parochial Vicar, Rev. Shawn Dresden, Parochial Vicar, Rev. Bede Wevita, Pastor

Par ish Staf f Accountant, Helen Little 702-804-8315, [email protected]

Executive Assist., Rosie Arellano 702-804-8312, [email protected]

Facilities Coordinator, Maureen Sisto 702-804-8321, [email protected]

Faith Formation Asst., Amy Melancon 702-804-8306, [email protected]

Faith Formation Asst., Patricia Pavliga, 702-804-8306, [email protected]

Faith Formation Director, Helen Silva 702-804-8306, [email protected]

Gift Shop Manager, Ninette Harrington 702-804-8301, [email protected]

Kitchen Coordinator, Maureen Cerza 702-804-8307 [email protected]

Music Ministry Coordinator, Brian Hicks 702-804-8308, [email protected]

Office Assistant, Ingrid Quinlan 702-804-8302, [email protected]

Outreach Coordinator, Patti McGuire 702-804-8311, [email protected]

Parish Manager, Steve Schmitt 702-804-8305, [email protected]

School Office, Mary Sekerak 702-804-8328, [email protected]

School Admin. Assist., Donna Fernandini 702-804-8328, [email protected]

Youth Ministry Assistant, Natasha Nelson 702-804-8372, [email protected]

Youth Ministry, Director, Meghan Hernandez, 702-804-8313, [email protected]

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Saturday 8:00am 4:00pm Sunday 6:30am 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Monday 8:00am Tuesday 8:00am Wednesday 8:00am Thursday 8:00am Friday 8:00am Saturday 8:00am 4:00pm Sunday 6:30am 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm

Intent ions

Mass Intent ions may be requested by visiting the parish. The person requesting the intention may ask for a card that can be sent to notify a person that a Mass intention has been requested. The priest silently remembers the intention requested as he celebrates the Eucharist.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Parish Office 702-228-8311

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Pastor’s Note

Dear Parishioners,

As many of you have already heard, Advent is the sea-son to repent. To repent is to change our lives; to turn away from all those things that lure and distract us, and to come back to God with all our hearts. This is what leads us to hope, even with our busy schedules. For it is when we take the time to reflect on God’s love, that we are more able to hear him speak to us, asking us to change our lives and develop a deeper relationship with him. Then Christ is alive in us and we in him.

Also, during this time before Christmas, we are shop-ping for gifts for our friends and families. It is good to remember our loved ones and to offer gifts out of that love for them. This year let us also remember those who are suffering from job loss, underemployment, and homelessness, as well as, those who are lonely, sick and in need of companionship. I encourage eve-ryone to think beyond the Angel Tree and help some-one in need. Do not expect anything in return, and if they want to repay you, tell them to “pay it forward” and do a good turn for someone else that needs it.

Today is Gaudete Sunday. The antiphon says “Gaudete en Domino sempre” which means “rejoice in the Lord always.”In this the third Sunday of Advent, we light the rose-colored candle, signifying our com-munal joy in knowing that the Lord, our savior, is near. It is not his actual birth we anticipate, for God is already among us: he is our Emmanuel (God with us.) But it is in our Advent preparation that Jesus can be born anew within our hearts. This leads us to true Christian joy. This is not an absence of trouble, pain or sorrow, but an awareness of Christ within us. It gives us a deeper appreciation of Christmas Day (the won-

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Offertory

(Confess ion)

Tuesday, December 15

9:00am –7:00pm

Please note: There will be no confessions on

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Advent Day of Penance

derful historic coming of Christ) and also the day that is coming– when Christ will return in glory to claim his people. May the preparation of our hearts and minds during this special Advent season, yield the true Christian joy we seek at Christmas.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Bede Wevita, Pastor

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 702-228-8311 Parish Office

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Altar F lower Dedicat ion Would you like to honor a loved one, give thanks for an anniversary or accomplishment, or commemorate a loved one’s birthday or death by sponsoring flowers on the altar? Your name and the names of your loved ones will be printed in the Sunday bulletin. The cost of the altar flowers is $250. Please visit the parish office to secure your preferred date.

Bul let in Announcements If you wish to submit an informational announcement for the bulletin, please contact Rosie Arellano at (702) 804-8312 or [email protected]. Submission deadline is Friday morning at 11:00am, 10 days before the publication date. Holiday bulletins have an earlier deadline.

This week’s altar flowers were donated in loving memory of

Geraldine

Third Sunday of Advent

Celebrate This Sunday, God rejoices and sings because of us. We read in Zephaniah today that God "will sing joyfully because of you, / as one sings at festivals" (Zephaniah 3:18). We know plenty about singing at festivals. Already our ears are ringing with the songs and carols that anticipate the Christmas season.

Paul reminds us of the source of our own double rejoicing: God is the mighty savior who is in our midst (in Zephaniah's words). Because this is so, says Paul, we can rejoice and be at ease. We don't have to worry, for God's peace will stand guard over our hearts and minds.

A medieval carol depicts Christmas as "my dancing day" and urges us to enter into the dance. Why all the merrymaking? Because "the Lord is near," as Paul reminds us (Philippians 4:5). He then points to another reason for the dancing: the dawn of the promise of peace, the peace beyond all understanding, that is now within our grasp. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

First Reading -- Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult! The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm -- Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12). Second Reading -- Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel -- John tells his hearers to share their possessions with the needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45

Bapt ized in Chr is t Aaron Art Espinoza

Today’s Readings

Readings for the Week


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Jubi lee Year of Mercy Pope Francis chose to inaugurate the Jubilee Year of Mercy last Tuesday because December 8 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the closing of Vatican II. That council, Pope Francis reminds us, inaugurated a new phase in the Church's history. The Spirit called the Church to tear down the walls that for far too long had made it a fortress, and to proclaim the gospel in a new, more accessible way. Pope Francis quotes Saint John XXIII in declaring the Church's preference for "the medicine of mercy," and Blessed Paul VI in proposing the Good Samaritan as our model for discipleship (Misericordiae Vultus, 4). Pope Francis adds that God's mercy is "the beating heart of the Gospel," and that mercy "must penetrate the heart and mind" of every disciple (MV, 12). Three times today's Gospel asks, "What should I do?" Pope Francis would say: Imitate Jesus, who came not wielding the fiery judgment that John the Baptist had threatened, but instead imparting healing, compassion, forgiveness--mercy! --Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright (c) 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

Year of Mercy Ser ies Starting in January, and throughout the year, St. Elizabeth’s will be hosting talks on the topic of Mercy. January’s talks will be hosted by Fr. Shawn Dresden and will look at mercy in the parable of the Prodigal Son. The first session is scheduled for January 13, 2016 at 9:00am and again at 7:00pm. Additional dates and times will be announced soon!

Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Monday: St. John of the Cross

This week, our celebration of Advent makes a transition in ritual and texts. Beginning December 18, the countdown of nine days (a novena) to Christmas sees a heightened sense of expectation, and also a turning from the call of the Baptist in the wilderness to the events leading up to Jesus' birth. In ancient Spain, December 18 was once celebrated as the "Feast of the Expectancy," and customs grew up to heighten readiness in the homes.

Some customs arise from monastic life and practice and spill over into our parish life. Beginning tonight, those who pray Vespers will sing in the opening phrase a beautiful title of Christ. These titles belong to a collection of opening phrases called the "O Antiphons" after the awe-inspired "O" sung on the first note. There's a playful code in the titles: O Wisdom, O Lord, O Flower of Jesse, O Key of David, O Dawn, O Ruler, O Emmanuel. When you take their Latin names--Sapientia, Adonai, Radix, and so on--the titles form an acrostic when you read them backwards:

Saints and Obser vances

Treasures From Our Tradi t ion

"ERO CRAS." In Latin, that is translated as "I will be there tomorrow!" It's as if Christ were answering the prayers of the waiting people in the words of the prayers themselves. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.


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Parish News


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Catechet ica l Corner

Advent and Christmas Celebrations and Customs Around the World

by Norma Montenegro Flynn

Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations around the world, as Christians from different cultures come to-gether to celebrate the birth of Jesus. God and King, yet so humble, he was destined to be born in a man-ger.

With shopping, gifts lists, sales, and specials that lure people to spend more money, it is difficult to remain focused on the true meaning of Advent and Christmas and the opportunity it brings us to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, to show kindness to others, to give to those in need, and to share time and memories with family and friends. A fun way to enjoy the Advent season is to learn about how countries around the world have unique customs and celebrations for the Advent season. Here are some:

The Feast of St. Nicholas is celebrated on December 6. Children leave their shoes outside their bedroom door the night before and awaken that day to find a surprise treat in their shoes. St. Nicholas was a fourth century bishop in Lycia, a province in Turkey. He be-came well known for his generosity. He is also consid-ered the patron saint of brides and children and the precursor to Santa Claus.

St. Lucy: The feast of St. Lucy (Lucia) is celebrated on December 13, in Italy, Sweden, Scandinavia, and Croatia. Her name means light. In Italy, children leave bowls of milk and carrots to attract the hungry donkey she travels on and make sure she stops by their house and leaves presents for them. In Sweden, the feast day is called Luciadagen. The oldest girl in the family wears a white dress, a red sash as a sign of martyrdom, and a wreath crown with lighted white candles. Other girls also dressed as Lucy walk in procession singing traditional songs and carrying rolls and cookies that later on are shared with all those present.

Fiesta de la Guadalupana: December 12 is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This Mexican tradi-tion has also been adopted by many people from Cen-tral and South America living in the United States. This is one of the most popular religious feasts among His-panics in the United States. Many parishes throughout

the country celebrate this feast day by doing reenact-ments of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego, praying a morning Rosary dedicated to her, and bringing her the traditional “Mañanitas” with mariachi bands singing songs to praise her. Our Lady of Guadalupe is also considered the patroness of the unborn.

Posadas are celebrated in Mexico, Guatemala, El Sal-vador, and other Latin American countries. Usually neighborhoods get together to reenact the pilgrimage of Joseph and Mary before the birth of Jesus as a way to prepare their hearts for the nativity of our Lord. They go from house to house singing traditional Ad-vent and Christmas carols or villancicos, knocking on every door, but everyone turns them down until they find one house that gives them shelter. Some parishes in the United States also celebrate this tradition as a way to pass on this tradition to young children. These traditions are celebrated starting December 16.

Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo is a novena of Masses celebrated in the Philippines at dawn starting on De-cember 16 until Christmas Eve. Filipino communities throughout the United States also celebrate this tradi-tion, from December 15 to December 23. It is consid-ered a way to prepare for the coming of Jesus with fer-vor, joy, and thanksgiving, which are expressed in their faithfulness by attending the full novena Masses. After each Mass, families share traditional holiday sweets and desserts.

The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on January 5, in many countries around the world, like Mexico, Spain, Peru, and in the island of Puerto Rico, where it’s called the Feast of the Three Kings. In Puerto Rico


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for example, the town’s mayor will visit impoverished neighborhoods and bring toys to kids. The kids receive the gifts from people dressed as the Reyes Magos. The night before the Feast of the Epiphany, children fill out a box or leave treats for the Wise Men (and their cam-els), and the next day, they find gifts or candy deliv-ered while they were sleeping.

These feasts may be diverse in their celebrations and customs, but the center remains the same: they remind us of the beautiful miracle that Jesus came into the world for us.▫

Sal t and L ight

How to Address the Syrian

Refugee Crisis in a Humane Way

by Todd Scribner

Found lying face down and lifeless on a Turkish beach, the three-year-old Syrian boy, Aylan Kurdi, was another victim of the violence in Syria that had caused his family to flee their home in pursuit of a better life elsewhere. As tragic and unnecessary as his death was, his case was not an isolated event. More than four million refugees have fled the region since 2010, with most taking shelter in surrounding countries. Many thousands have died in the process; countless others struggle with the daily ritual of just trying to sur-vive. Despite initial efforts to provide a humanitarian response to these refugee populations, signs of strain are clearly beginning to set in as leaders of countries throughout the region have begun to tighten their bor-ders and restrict further access.

Reflecting on this expanding and deepening problem, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, KY, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged

all Catholics in the United States and others of good will to express openness and welcome to these refugees, who are escaping desperate situations in order to survive. Regardless of their religious affiliation or national origin, these refu-gees are all human persons—made in the image

of God, bearing inherent dignity, and deserving our respect and care and protection by law from persecution.

Recognizing that inaction will have dire consequences for the many vulnerable refugees who are seeking a place of safety, the Catholic bishops of the United States have made a number of recommendations re-lated to this problem. These include

Ending the conflict in the region and establishing a workable peace, which is of paramount impor-tance

Building an inclusive and lasting peace to allow Syrian refugees—also including those who are eth-nic and religious minorities—to return home, re-build their communities, and share in the govern-ance of their country

Providing humanitarian assistance to Syrian refu-gees who have fled to neighboring refugee coun-tries

Providing development aid to refugee host coun-tries near Syria so they are able to properly wel-come and care for the refugees

Authorizing the admission and resettlement of 200,000 refugees into the US from refugee coun-tries across the world, including 100,000 resettle-ment slots designated for the most vulnerable refu-gees fleeing the Syria conflict

Please, take a moment to learn what steps you can take to help Syrian and other refugees in their moment of need.▫

Norma Montenegro Flynn is assistant director of Media Relations at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Copyright © 2015, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington DC. All rights reserved. Photo: CNS/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World. Copyright © 2015, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. This abridged Salt and Light article was originally published in full on To Go Forth, a blog of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Department of Justice, Peace & Human Development. Photo: CNS/Nancy Phelan Wiechec.


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Not Ready? No Problem! While Advent is a beautiful time to prepare for the coming of the Lord, we often get so caught up in all the things we do to prepare for Christmas that we for-get Advent all together. The readings remind us that in spite of the stress we may feel thinking about how close Christmas is, we are called to rejoice for the Lord is near.

The stress we feel may be from fear: Fear that I won't get the shopping done by Christmas, fear that peo-ple won't like the gifts I bought, or fear that I for-got someone that should be on my list. But did you ever notice how much easier it is when you have someone to shop with you, or write the Christmas cards, or decorate the tree? "Shout for joy. . .fear not!" says the prophet Zephaniah in the first reading. (Zeph 3:14) He tells us the Lord is not coming to punish us for waiting till the last minute to put up the tree. The prophet says the Lord is in our midst, we are not alone. "He has turned away your enemies" (Zeph 3:15), enemies like fear, doubts, and loneliness.

And as if that wasn't good enough, he says that the Lord rejoices over us! How many times have you wondered if you could ask the Lord for help? Zepha-niah reminds us that the Lord is happy to help. And St. Paul says the same thing in the second reading: "Have no anxiety at all. . .make your requests known to God." (Phil 4:6) That is where Advent comes in. We can look forward to the Lord's presence in our lives. We can be confident of his love for us. That is why faith and hope are central to the theme of Advent. Our faith in God's love for us gives us hope that he will support us in our weakness and fill us with the joy he has over us. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.


Prayer

There is a Light In This World

Loving Jesus,

In your name, we mark this season: As we bring forth light to defy the claims of darkness, As we bring forth joy and song to defy the claims of sadness, As we bring forth a spirit of generosity to defy the claims of want, As we bring forth peace to defy the claims of war.

That in the darkest, saddest, most wanting, warring corner of the world, All may look to Bethlehem Where, in the humblest of circumstances, In a time of repression From the person of a poor refugee woman In the filth of a manger In the form of a most vulnerable child You came among us to say, “No, there is a light in this world.”

Let us be this light to others. Let us be the fruit of the branch of Jesse’s tree. Let us be the bearers of the indescribable gift that is your grace.

And so defy all false claims on your people and their dignity.

And so, may you be born anew, into every season Into every age Into every land and every human heart.

Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus, come.

Amen.

Prayer copyright © 2015, Catholic Relief Services, Baltimore, MD.


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Friday, December 18th

7:00 PM in the Church Choir & School Concert

8:30 PM in the Parish Hall Blessing of the Nativities & Hospitality

An Advent Concert and Nativity Blessing

Join us as we step from Advent to Christmas, illuminating the season in which we are blessed with the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This year, we are offering a blessing of the nativities. All nativities brought will be displayed after the concert. If you are interested in bringing your family’s nativity, please RSVP to [email protected].


Saint of the Week

John of the Cross

1542–1591 Memorial—December 14 A Doctor of the Church, John is also one of its great mystics and poets. Born Juan de Yepes

de Alvarez in Spain, he was raised by his mother and entered a Carmelite monastery in 1563. He was ordained in 1567. Finding the Carmelites very lax, he joined with St. Teresa of Avila to reform the order. In 1568, he entered the first reformed house for men, taking the name John of the Cross. He encountered severe opposition and was even imprisoned for nine months in a monastery cell, where he began writing poems. The Dark Night of the Soul is his most famous work. Only after his death was John recognized as co-founder of the Discalced Carmelites. He is the patron saint of mystics and poets. Copyright © 2015, Catholic News Service (CNS), Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Image: CNS/Peter Lockley.


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Christmas Mass Schedule

Thursday, December 24, 2015

4:00 pm* 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 10:00 pm

12:00 midnight

Friday, December 25, 2015 6:00 am 8:00 am 10:00 am

12:00 noon

Octave of Christmas Daily Mass Schedule

Saturday, December 26, 2015 through

Thursday, December 31, 2015 9:00am

Friday, January 1, 2016**

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00am

*Church and Parish Hall **Friday, January 1, Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God

IS NOT a holy day of obligation.

St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Invites You to

Worship with us this Christmas


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Stewardship

Be a Good Steward of the Advent and Chr is tmas Seasons

December is such a busy time of year, and a month that tempts us to lose sight of the profound spiritual importance of the Advent and Christmas seasons. The best way to stay focused on the coming of Jesus Christ is to be good stewards of his presence in our daily lives. Here are simple ways to exercise good stewardship of this sacred time of year.

1. Give God a very special gift this year: Let this gift be something personal that no one else needs to know about, and let it be a sacrifice. Perhaps your gift will be to commit to spending more time with God daily. Per-haps there is a habit you know you should give up. Why wait for a New Year’s resolution? Start now.

2. Celebrate the season of Advent: Light the Advent wreath candles each night before dinner. If you have children, let them offer their own prayers to the Christ child for whom we are waiting.

3. Set aside a special time to read the Christmas story in the Gospel of Saint Luke 1:5-56 through 2:1-20: Con-sider reading this account with your family and discuss-ing it together.

4. Put a crèche up in your home at the beginning of Ad-vent: Consider having one set that is “kid-proof” which your children are allowed to handle. Kids love to make the Nativity story their own, and they especially love the angels!

5. Plan a project to help someone this Christmas: Iden-tify someone with a genuine need, involve your whole family and see how happy you can make someone this Christmas. Participate in your parish Adopt-a-Family pro-gram or call Catholic Charities or another charity and find a family through their programs. Make sure your children take part in shopping for a family who needs extra help and make them aware of the needs in your community.

6. Take a group Christmas caroling to a nursing home or a children’s hospital: Get people together. Make it fes-tive. Bring the gifts of your joyful smiles and voices to those who may need these gifts.

7. Give a surprise gift of service to each member of your family: The idea of giving an unexpected gift of service to members of your family reveals your own love and con-cern for them. You might consider giving your spouse a day away, running an errand for your brother, or clean-ing out a closet for your mother. Make it personal and meaningful.

8. Send Christmas cards and thank you notes that con-vey a spiritual message: This is an easy way to share your faith during the Advent season. Don’t just sign your name! Include a personal message with each card. Set aside some time after Christmas Day to write thank you notes and help your children to write thank you notes for the gifts they receive. This is a wonderful habit for a life-time.

9. Write a Christmas letter to someone far away such as someone in the service, or perhaps someone working or ministering in a foreign country: It has been said that receiving a letter when you are far away from home is like opening a priceless gift on Christmas morning, no matter what day of the year. Many people are unable to travel home for the holidays, so it can be a very lonely time for them.

10. Attend Christmas Mass together with your family: December 25 falls on Friday this year so start your ex-tended Christmas weekend at the Table of the Lord. If you are alone this Christmas or don’t have family living near you, invite a friend or a neighbor to join you.


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Did you know you could update your household information on our website? Simply use your family ID number to log-in and update the new infor-mation. Please contact the parish office if you have any questions.

Gift Cards may be returned by:

Giving to an Usher Dropping in the Collection Basket Dropping in the Poor Box Bringing to the Gift Shop Please indicate the dollar amount on the Gift Card

If your gift recipient is a St. Elizabeth Ann

Seton Family:

Wrap the gift and attach the ornament to the package

If an extra item is included, please notate on the back of the ornament.

Thank you to ever yone who p icked an ornament f rom our Par ish Angel Trees!

If your gift recipient is for one of the

agencies:

Do not wrap the gift. Attach the ornament to the gift.

Any questions regarding your Angel:

Please contact Patti McGuire at 702-804-8311.

Al l Angel Tree Gi f ts must be returned no later than 6:00 pm, Sunday, December 13, 2015.

A Stewardship Moment In today’s Gospel we hear the prophet John the Baptist being asked a profound stewardship question: “What should we do?” Each group wants to know the appropriate response to John’s call; each reply points to how they should treat others. John does not simply say, “Be baptized.” Rather, he points them to their jobs and personal relationships. The message of John the Baptist is simple: judgment is near, and repentance includes treating others well. We should be willing to share what we have with those in need. To listen to John the Baptist is to be called to account. Do I give only of my excess, or am I the good steward who is willing to sacrifice in order to help others?

Outreach Ministry


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New Beginnings Gr ief Suppor t Group Looking for a support group following the death of a loved one? The St. Elizabeth’s New Beginnings Grief Support is a support group for those who have suffered the loss of a close loved one. Members can freely dis-cuss on-going problems associated with grief, how to adjust to beginning a new life, and how to discover new interests to make life more enriching. We meet each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. For more information please contact Bob Landsperg at 702-655-9191. Our Advent/Christmas Holiday ap-pears below: December 15, 2015 Meeting .............................. Rm. 2, Parish 10:00am

December 22, 2015 Christmas Party ........................... Steiner's 11:00am

December 29, 2015 Breakfast Meeting ....................... Steiner's 10:30am

January 5, 2016 Meeting ................................. Rm. 2, Parish 10:00am

Parish News

Thank you From The-Busy Hands Craf ters The Busy Hand Crafter would like to thank you for making their An-nual Craft Sale a huge success. Over $3,000 was raised! Proceeds from our craft sales benefit the Church. Join the Busy Hand Craf-

ters of SEAS. We meet every Tuesday from 9:00am to 11:30am and work on crafts. If you do not have any craft experience, no problem, we will teach you! We learn from each other! Call Lynette Bearer at 702-485-3774 for more information.

Telev ised Masses Thank you to all the parishioners who attended the Christmas TV masses on Thursday, December 10th. Whether you attended one mass or all four, your par-ticipation helps the homebound feel very much a part of our faith community throughout this Christmas sea-son. May God bless you! The televised masses for the shut-ins can be viewed every Sunday morning on the CW Network (cable channel 6) at 7:30am or online at www.seaslv.org.

Vocat ion Committee The SEAS Vocation Committee Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 4:00 PM in Rm. 6 of the Parish Hall. We are responsible for promoting an awareness and need for vocations in our parish; to nurture, enlighten and pray for those who are responding to God’s call. For more information contact Chris Pristas 363.6931. One of the most important things you can do for our Seminarians is to keep them in your prayers and if at all possible give them support and much needed encouragement by sending them greeting cards as the Christmas season approaches.

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