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October 11, 2015
Our sins are no obstacle to God.
We do not deserve God’s love, but we have it anyway—not because
of who we are, but because of who God is.
The God who created me wants more for my life, just as I do.
The history of God’s work in this world gives me confidence:
rescuing the lost, restoring joy to the broken, reconciling the
estranged.
Carrying my sins is a heavy burden—God’s plan is that I take
them to the Cross.
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This earth is a bridge to cross the water; it serves only to
support our steps. We are in this world, but we are not of this
world, since we say every day, “Our Father, Who art in Heaven.” We
must wait, then, for our reward till we are at home, in our
Father's house. This is the reason why good Christians suffer
crosses, contradictions, adversities, contempt, calumnies—so much
the better!
But people are astonished at this. They seem
to think that because we love the good God a little, we ought to
have nothing to contradict us, nothing to make us suffer.
We say, “There is a person who is not good, and yet everything
goes well with him; but with me, it is of no use doing my best;
everything goes wrong.”
It is because we do not understand the value and the happiness
of crosses. We say sometimes that God chastises those whom He
loves. That is not true. Trials are not chastisements; they are
graces to those whom God loves. . . .
We must not consider the labor, but the recompense. A merchant
does not consider the trouble he undergoes in his commerce, but the
profit he gains by it.
What are twenty years, thirty years, compared to eternity? What,
then, have we to suffer? A few humiliations, a few annoyances, a
few sharp words; that will not kill us.
It is glorious to be able to please God, so little as we are!
Our tongue should be employed only in praying, our heart in loving,
our eyes in weeping.
+ + + We are great, and we are nothing. There is nothing greater
than man, and nothing less. Nothing is greater, if we consider his
soul; nothing is less, if we look at his body. We occupy ourselves
with the body, as if we had it alone to take care of . . .
+ + + We are the work of a God. One always loves one's own work.
It is easy enough to understand that we are the work of a God; but
that the crucifixion of a God should be our work!—that is
incomprehensible.
Some people attribute a hard heart to the Eternal Father. Oh,
how mistaken they are!
The Eternal Father, to disarm His own justice, gave to His Son
an excessively tender heart; no one can give what he does not
possess.
Our Lord said to His Father: “Father, do not punish them!” . . .
Our Lord suffered more than was necessary to redeem us. But what
would have satisfied the justice of His Father would not have
satisfied His love. Without Our Lord's death, all mankind together
could not expiate a single little lie.
The Curé of Ars Selections from the Writings of Saint John
Vianney
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Forgive me my sins, O Lord, forgive me my sins: The sins of my
youth, the sins of my age, the sins of my soul, the sins of my
body, my idle sins, my voluntary sins, the sins I know, the sins I
do not know, the sins I have concealed, the sins hidden from my
memory. I am truly sorry for every sin, mortal and venial, for all
the sins of my childhood up to the present hour. I know my sins
have wounded Your Most Sacred Heart. O my Savior, let me be freed
from the bonds of evil, through the grace of Your most sacred
passion and death. O my Jesus, forgive what I have been and what I
have done. Give me the grace to flee from sin from this moment on,
and ever to seek your mercy. Amen.
The Sign of the Cross is formidable to the devil, because by the
Cross we escape from him. We should make the Sign of the Cross with
great respect.
We begin with the forehead: it is the head, creation—the Father;
then the heart: love, life, redemption—the Son; then the shoulders:
strength—the Holy Spirit.
Everything reminds us of the Cross. We ourselves are made in the
form of a cross.
“Our faults are like a grain of sand beside the great mountain
of the mercies of the good God.”
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T h e W e e k A h e a d
SUN DA Y 1 1
8:45 AM NO CCD—Grade 1
9:00 AM NO CCD—Preschool/Kindergarten
10:15 AM NO CCD—Grades 2 to 6
10:15 AM NO Edge—Grades 7 & 8
12:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal
5:00 PM NO Life Teen
6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration
6:00 PM Let’s Play Cards!
MOND A Y 1 2
Parking Lot Paving
Parking in Hertzler Rd. Lot Only
8:40 AM Rosary
3:30 PM Caregivers Group
6:30 PM NO CCD—Grades 1-6
TUES DA Y 1 3
Parking Lot Paving Parking in Hertzler Rd. Lot Only
6:45 AM Morning Prayer
7:30 AM Gospel Reflection
11:30 AM That Man Is You!
7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:00 PM Columbiettes
7:00 PM RCIA: Christ and His Church (Deacon Hall)
WE DNES DA Y 1 4
Parking Lot Paving Parking in Hertzler Rd. Lot Only
6:45 AM Morning Prayer
8:40 AM Rosary
6:30 PM NO Edge—Grades 7 & 8
7:00 PM Faith Matters—Evening
(calendar continued on next pages)
CONTACTS
Main Office (717) 697-2614
[email protected]
Religious Education 697-3545
Pastoral Assistant 697-6929
Deacon Hall (cell) 471-3388
Bulletin [email protected]
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Please submit articles for the OCTOBER 25
issue
by Wednesday, October 14.
THERE IS NO LIFE TEEN Sunday, October 11.
THERE IS LIFE TEEN on Sunday, October 18, as The
Battle continues with Battle Lines being drawn, every day, as we
experience conflict, sin, suffering, and evil. Life Teen is open to
all high school teens, offering prayer, dinner, and faith sharing
from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday nights, here at church. There is
no registration required, no attendance taken, and no charge for
dinner or the Life Teen program.
UPCOMING LIFE TEEN FIELD TRIPS! Fan the Fire, St
Joseph’s York, Saturday, November 14, all day! Life
Teen Mass, pot luck dinner, and XLT Adoration, St Pat’s
Carlisle, Sunday, November 22! Email Stephanie
([email protected]) for details.
THAT MAN IS YOU! Saturday, October 17, 6:30 AM,
and Tuesday, October 20, 11:30 AM. Session 6:
Attaining Clarity of Thought: Clarity of thought for Mother
Teresa. God is found in Communion. Promise of Christ. Jesus Christ
is present in the spousal union. The blessing of fruitfulness. God
is present in the midst of family life.
THERE ARE NO CCD CLASSES on Sunday, October 11, Monday, October
12, or Wednesday, October 14 due to Columbus Day holiday.
There will also be NO CCD CLASSES ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 because
of parking lot paving. Classes will resume as usual on Monday,
October 19.
OUR PARISH PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY evening group will meet on
Tuesday, October13, from 7 to 8:30 PM in Classroom 7. Use the
Bayley entrance. We will continue to make shawls for comfort and
celebration, and baby blankets for the newly baptized. Come join
this ministry as we pray for those who will receive our handiwork.
If you knit or crochet, or would
like to learn, please join us. Questions? Contact Jan
(737-3207). (Art by parishioner Peggy Gaizauskas.)
COME AND JOIN AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS
FOR A “TRY IT” MEETING on October 20 from 6:30 to 8 PM in the
Seton Center. We will have local girls from another troop here to
answer questions and demonstrate a flag ceremony. Parents must stay
with the girls during this information session. There is no
obligation to join.
GIVE A CHRISTMAS GIFT TO JESUS! Join us for the 10-week group
retreat inspired by the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius of
Loyola. We will meet on Thursday mornings at 9:30 AM in the Bayley
Conference Room. This retreat is designed to bring participants
into consoling spirituality and Divine Mercy; it will be led on
video by Father Michael
Gaitley. We will be using his book, Consoling the
Heart of Jesus. It is available at Bahret Religious Goods
(412-0306) or online at (Allheartsafire.org).
Questions? Contact Peggy Gaizauskas (766-4078).
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+ M A S S E S + SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
VIGIL, 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
5:30 PM George “Bud” Brown
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:15AM People of the Parish
9:00 AM Joseph Gitto
11:30 AM Carlo Broccolo
MONDAY OCTOBER 12 WEEKDAY
9:00 AM Intentions of Corey Brown
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13 WEEKDAY
7:00 AM Doris Broude
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 14 WEEKDAY
7:00 AM Catherine Uchmanowicz
9:00 AM John T. Grove
THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 MEMORIAL OF SAINT TERESA OF JESUS, VIRGIN
AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
7:00 AM Victoria Donofrio
9:00 AM Intentions of Don Nikolaus
FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 WEEKDAY
7:00 AM Helen Wisniewski
9:00 AM Richard L. McMonigle
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17 MEMORIAL OF SAINT IGNATIUS OF
ANTIOCH, BISHOP AND MARTYR
8:30 AM William Michael Reeves
VIGIL, 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
5:30 PM NO VIGIL MASS
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9:00 AM W. Dale Moritz
10:30 AM Thad Gayman
STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION OCTOBER 4 $14,950.00
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
We wish to thank Dr. Joseph Bytof, Family Eye Care for
sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
MON Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98; Lk 11:29-32
TUE Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19; Lk 11:37-41
WED Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62; Lk 11:42-46
THU Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130; Lk 11:47-54
FRI Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32; Lk 12:1-7
SAT Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105; Lk 12:8-12
SUN Is 53:10-11; Ps 33; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45
FAITH MATTERS—EVENING: Join us Wednesdays at
7:00 PM in the Bayley Conference Room for The Bible
Timeline. Contact: Donna ([email protected],
649-3173).
FAITH MATTERS—MORNING: There will be no class this Wednesday,
October 14. Our next study program,
The Mystery of God: Who God is and Why He
Matters, by Bishop Robert Barron, begins on Wednesday, October
21. Have you ever pondered what we as Catholics really mean when we
say at every Sunday Mass, “I believe in one God”? For 2000 years
theologians and philosophers have explored this question. We will
spend the next six weeks peering into this fascinating mystery.
Join us in the Bayley Conference Room at 9:30 AM on October 21.
Books will be available for purchase, but are not required.
Contact: Carol Holder ([email protected]).
JOIN MONSIGNOR KING AND SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH ON A
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
WHAT: Travel to Italy for an inspirational journey that visits
some of the most ancient sites in the world: “Shrines of Italy.”
Learn more by attending a free, informational presentation from
Matthew
D’Eramo of Collette, a major U.S. tour operator. WHEN: Thursday
November 19, at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center
TOUR NOTES: The “Shrines of Italy” tour departs on October 18,
2016, and returns home on October 28. Rome, Basilica of St. Francis
of Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo, Tomb of Padre Pio,
Abbey of Santissima Trinita, Madonna del Rosario, Vatican City,
Papal Audience, St. Peter’s Basilica, Christian Rome City Tour, St.
Paul Outside the Walls, St. John in Lateran, St. Mary Major.
CONTACT: For more information and to RSVP to the travel
presentation, contact Stephanie Tanguay, (697-2614,
[email protected]).
FAMILY HOLY HOUR at Good Shepherd, Camp Hill. is Monday, October
19, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Youth are invited to experience the peace
and joy of time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The time
includes Gospel readings as well as praise and worship music. All
youth interested in singing and lectoring, please
contact Mrs. Tran (802-2576, [email protected]).
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish welcomes, through
the sacrament of Baptism, Hudson Joseph Andres.
SUNDAY MASSES ARE AT TRINITY ON OCT. 18. Because of parking lot
paving, there is no Saturday Vigil Mass; Sunday Mass times are 9
and 10:30. See the parish website for schedule details, a map, and
Mass
times at area parishes.
mailto:[email protected]
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T h e W e e k A h e a d ( c o n t i n u e d )
THU RSDA Y 15
Parking Lot Paving
Parking in Hertzler Rd. Lot Only
6:45 AM Morning Prayer
8:40 AM Rosary
9:30 AM Consoling the Heart of Jesus
6:30 PM Respect Life Ministry
6:30 PM Life in the Spirit
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
FRIDA Y 16
Parking Lot Paving Parking in Hertzler Rd. Lot Only
6:45 AM Morning Prayer
8:40 AM Rosary
S ATU RDA Y 17
Parking Lot Paving Parking in Hertzler Rd. Lot Only
6:30 AM That Man Is You!
3:30 PM Confessions
5:30 PM NO VIGIL MASS
SUN DA Y 1 8
Parking Lot Paving Parking in Hertzler Rd. Lot for evening
activities
BLOOD DRIVE AT WEIS MKT. TRAIL LIFE SUNDAY PARISH MASSES AT
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL: 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
8:45 AM NO CCD—Grade 1
9:00 AM NO CCD—Preschool/Kindergarten
10:15 AM NO CCD—Grades 2 to 6
10:15 AM NO Edge—Grades 7 & 8
12:30 PM No Youth Choir Rehearsal
5:00 PM Life Teen
6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration
6:00 PM Let’s Play Cards!
DEAR WOMEN OF FAITH: Feeling overwhelmed?
Searching for God in your life? Too busy to find time for
prayer? Struggling with hustle & bustle of family life? Needing
more peace? Could you use some fellowship with other women
struggling with the same things? Well, your prayers have been
answered!
You are warmly and cordially invited to the
October 24 Diocesan Women’s Conference at Bishop McDevitt High
School! There are registration
brochures in the church, or register online at
www.hbgdiocese.org/women. Registration fee: $40
until October 23; $50 at the door.
RED MASS: The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, DD, JCL., will be
the principal celebrant at the Red Mass on Monday, October 19, at
5:30 PM at Saint Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg. The homilist will
be the Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, JCL, Bishop of Fort
Wayne-South Bend, and a founding member of the St. Thomas More
Society. At the Red Mass, lawyers, judges, lawmakers, and public
officials gather together to pray for God’s wisdom and guidance in
their pursuit of justice. The Red Mass
originated in medieval England at the time of King Edward I,
when the judges of the High Court attended Mass on the opening day
of the judicial calendar. Today, the Red Mass coincides with the
time period in which the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term.
All are welcome.
MARRIAGE ANNULMENTS: The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg
will be giving two presentations within the diocese concerning
marriage, divorce, and annulment according to Church teaching,
These presentations will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those
divorced who wish to marry Catholics, parish leaders in the RCIA
process, and any others who may have a vested interest because of
family or friends. The sessions are Thursday, October 22, at 7 PM
at Saint Philip Parish,
Millersville, and Wednesday, November 11, at 7 PM at the
Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg. No prior registration is
required. Contact:
(657-4804, ext. 304, [email protected]).
BLOOD DRIVE: We will be attending Mass at Trinity High School on
October 18, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t holding our blood drive
for the Central PA Blood Bank. As you know, the location of the
blood drive has been moved during our construction project. Our
blood drive will take place next Sunday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM in
the parking lot
of Weis Market, Bumble Bee Hollow Road.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Because we’re celebrating Masses at
Trinity next Sunday (and there’s no Vigil Mass on Saturday), our
next blood pressure screening will be the weekend of
November 21 & 22.
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH OFFICE ADMINISTRATION POSITION: Saint Joseph
Parish, Mechanicsburg, has a vacancy for a part-time office
administrative support position that could lead to full-time
employment. This position requires a detail-oriented and flexible
individual who can work independently and enjoys meeting people.
Candidates should be skilled in Microsoft Office software
applications and have the ability to learn proprietary software
programs. Proofreading capability, coupled
with good spelling and grammar, are essential. Hours of work are
daytime, Monday through Friday. Interested persons should contact
the
Saint Joseph Parish Office (766-9433).
OCTOBER 18 IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY: Your support is vital to the
missionaries serving in 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, parts of
Latin America and Europe, and the Islands of the Pacific. Your
generosity helps priests, religious, and catechists reach out to
communities, families and children in desperate need, bringing the
light of Christ to the darkest of
circumstances. Please pray and give generously.
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton called her community of sisters "the
seed of an immensity of future good."
This vision of our patroness is the vision for our own parish—a
community that helps each of us to discern God's grace-filled call
in our lives.
