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330 Third Avenue

Carnegie, PA 15106

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON

Telephone: 412-276-1011

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Emergencies after hours call: 412-276-2353

Sunday Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Monday - Saturday • 8:00 a.m.

Monday - Wednesday - Friday • Noon

Sacrament of Penance: Confessions Saturday 11:00 a.m. to Noon

or by appointment

Pittsburgh Diocese Victim Assistance Hotline:

1-888-808-1235

Pastor: Fr. David Poecking x212

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Robin Evanish x213

Business Manager: Tim Castello x216

Pastoral Associate: Tess Keddie x221

Pastoral Associate: Steve Geitgey x217

Music & Liturgy: Prof. Nicholas Will x219

Religious Education: Mary Kay Smith x222

RCIA Director: Dorothy Fitzsimmons x225

Receptionist x210

Fax: 412-276-0816

Email: SEAS@seascarnegie.org

Smart phone users:

scan the code for

instant access!

The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016

Visit us on the web! www.seascarnegie.org

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SACRAMENTS

Baptism: For arrangements call 412-276-1011

x 210

Sacrament of

the Anointing

of the Sick: Call Fr. Dave or Fr. Robin to

make arrangements (before surgery, during illness, etc)

Sacrament of

Marriage: Arrangements must be made with one of the priests at least six months before

the proposed date of the wedding.

Sacrament of

Penance: Confessions every Saturday from 11:00 a.m.

to Noon Also by

appointment.

Age & Illness If you have a family member who has become

seriously ill, homebound, or is in a long-term care facility, please call Tess Keddie 412-276-1011

x221

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, January 3 The Epiphany of the Lord

4:00 p.m. VERA PICA FRESHWATER by Children

7:30 a.m. THE MANGAN FAMILY by Terri Nelson and Family

9:30 a.m. MARGARET CIAFRE by Suzanne Mulligan

11:30 a.m. AMY STANSON DELL by William and Amber Dell

Monday, January 4 Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:22-4:6 Ps 2 I will give you all the nations for an inheritance. Mt. 4:12-17, 23-25

8:00 a.m. RAY AND VERA STEINHART by Family

12:00 p.m. HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF CHRISTINA SANTILLO by Mom

Tuesday, January 5 Memorial of St. John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 4:7-10 Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Mk 6:34-44

8:00 a.m. PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

Wednesday, January 6 Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 4:11-18 Ps 72: 1-2,10, 10-13 Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Mk 6:45-52

8:00 a.m. JERRY MONDINE by Eleanor Brickley

12:00 p.m. DALE SPEICHER by Family

Thursday, January 7 Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 4:19—5:4 Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15BC, 17 Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Lk 4:14-22

8:00 a.m. MARIAN JEAN RUSHOFSKY by Herman Rushofsky and Sons

Friday, January 8 Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 5:5-13 Ps 147 Praise the Lord, Jerusalem. Lk 5:12-16

8:00 a.m. ANNE RINGEL by Family

12:00 p.m. DANIEL ZOMBEK by Herb, Becky, H.J., and Kevin

Saturday, January 9 Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 5:14-21 Ps 149 The Lord takes delight in his people. Jn 3:22-30

8:00 a.m. MARGARET FOLCIK by Bill Marszalk

4:00 p.m. CATHERINE ADAMSKI by Sue Stein

Sunday, January 10 The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 29 Acts 10:34-38 Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

7:30 a.m. RITA NOWACKI by Family

9:30 a.m. FR. LEONARD R. KINZLER, O. CARM by the Bob Kinzler Family

11:30 a.m. AGNES DAVERIO by Fred and Kathy Freshwater

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If you live in Carnegie or one of the nearby townships or boroughs, we'd like to know! Register as a member of the parish or get on our communication lists. Or you live farther away but visit us regularly, please consider registering as an interested non-member. Contact Fr. Dave or the parish office. You can also register online at www.seascarnegie.org/join-our-parish or click on the link on the homepage. Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Perhaps you're not Christian, not Catholic, or just curious. Our staff is here for you! Contact Fr. Dave Poecking or Dee Fitzsimmons to learn more. Adults interested in becoming Christian, adult Christians inter-ested in becoming Catholic, and adult Catholics in need of First Communion or Confirmation, please call Fr. Dave or Dee for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

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FINANCIAL

STEWARDSHIP

Christmas Collection:

$14,884

Christmas Charities:

$6,400

Sunday Collection

December 27

Regular Collection:

$8,088

Parish Share Gifts: $7,162

Capital

Campaign: $1,155

Faith Direct

for December $20,444

Enroll in

Faith Direct! See our website

for more information or scan the code to

get started!

Please remember SEAS in your will!

PARISH WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JANUARY 4 —THE FEAST DAY OF ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON 12:00 p.m. Christian Men’s Fellowship Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes —Bayley Building Classrooms 7:00 p.m. Vespers —Church see Pastor’s Page 7:00 p.m. Bingo —Bishop Canevin High School Cafeteria

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 6:30 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing 9:00 a.m. St. John Paul II Home-school Co-Op —Bayley Building Classrooms 2:00 p.m. Men and Women Faith Sharing Group —Maximilian Kolbe Room 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir Rehearsal —Church 7:00 p.m. RCIA —Maximilian Kolbe Room

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 7:00 p.m. Fr. Robin’s Bible Study —Bayley Building Classroom #5

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 10:00 a.m. SEAS MOMS Play Group —Maximilian Kolbe Room 10:00 a.m. PIP Prayer Ministry —Holy Family Hall 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal —St. Cecilia Room 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting —St. Luke Hall

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Nicholas Prozzoly Marie DeSalle

Debra F. Weigner

This Sunday’s

Tabernacle Lamp burns

In Memory of

Marian Jean Rushofsky

by Herman Rushofsky and Sons

EPIPHANY A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE BY BUD OZAR

After meeting Jesus, the Magi returned home by “another way.” What in your family needs to be done “another way?” Do you need “another way to resolve differences, to communicate or show affection? This is a new year, time to change what isn’t working. Take a tip from some wise men, there’s always “another way.”

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FROM THE PASTOR

GOOD NEWS FROM THE CLOSE OF 2015

� Mildred V. Staley died September 26, 2012 at the age of 87. I think her maiden name was Werbanec, though I’m not sure. I knew Mildred personally, but never met any of her family: Her husband Joseph died the year before I arrived as pastor.

She had been a faithful worshiper at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish for years before her death. She told me in 2010 that she was especially pleased to see the parish consolidate to one worship site, which since then has become the new St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

At her death, Mildred wanted most of her estate—just recently settled—to go to the capital campaign. Hre executrix, Susan Cammarata, is shown at left hand-delivering

a check for $136,728 to the SEAS Parish capital campaign on December 22, 2015. (It came just in time, before the close of the campaign on December 31, 2015.)

Please remember to say a prayer for Mildred—may she rest in peace! And please pray for the other benefactors of the parish, living and dead.

� Union Electric Steel, under the leadership of Robert G. Carothers, has been a major supporter of the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. SEAS Parish recently received another $10,000 for the food pantry from Union Electric Steel. Thank you!

� Seminarian Joe Uzar and pastoral associate Luke Briola visit for the holidays. For Joe it’s a break from his last year at St. Paul Seminary, before he moves off to theology later in 2016. Joe is expected to receive his B.A. in philosophy from Duquesne University in May.

For Luke it’s a break from his doctoral work in theology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Luke will be speaking again at our annual commemoration of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton—this year, a vespers service at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4. All are welcome.

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� When the former Saint Ignatius church was “relegated to profane but not sordid use,” the artistic and devotional patrimony of the church became my responsibility—either to destroy it, or to repurpose it in another sacred building. Two of the windows were put to use in our own Immaculate Conception Chapel (on weekends, the “cry room”). The other windows and many other sacred furnishings went to Ave Maria Chapel, still under construction in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The Stations of the Cross, however, remained. (Samples at right) Beautifully carved in high-relief, they were extremely difficult to remove from the walls—that is, without destroying them. Local artisans Jeff & Chris Novak preserved them and parishioner Tom Cannon crated them for us.

The Stations stayed in our church basement until last week, when they were claimed by Our Lady of Lavang (Vietnam) Church in Virginia Beach. Patrons Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Nguyen (shown at right) donated $2,400 to SEAS Parish and took the Stations to Virginia Beach. Their new church is expected to open in June.

� Many people work hard to make possible so many special Masses for the Christmas holy days. Please note, among others: • Decorators Paul & Diane Eberlein (of Szafranski-Eberlein Funeral Home), Vince Dlugos, Bob &

Lucille Herman, Barb Lynch, Rege Reaghard, Bernice Zyzak; • The Knights of Columbus for helping with Christmas parking and for coordinating the distribution

of over 1,000 books—Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly; • Nick Will, Charles Wilson, Lori Dedola, and the Parish and Contemporary choirs for all the

extraordinary music; • the many other liturgical ministers—i.e., ushers, readers, greeters, altar servers (and their parents!),

and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion for the longer and difficult hours.

� Remember that the second collection for the St. Anthony and De Paul Schools on January 17 counts also as a gift to the Parish Share Program—the most efficient way of giving to the parish. Remember also that with the elimination of 26 special collections for 2016—the monthly capital campaign, the monthly parish education, and January “initial offering,” and the September “catechetical Sunday” collections, I am asking you to consider redirecting gifts from these collections into the Parish Share Program.

SEAS Parish encourages donors to switch from offertory envelopes to electronic giving—a monthly debit to your checking or credit card account. It’s safer, cheaper, easier, more reliable, and friendlier to the environment. You can sign up at www.faithdirect.net using parish code PA591, or ask for a paper application. To make a one-time gift via smart phone, use the QR code at left.

—Fr. Dave

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PANCAKES, EGGS, SAUSAGE, JUICE, COFFEE!

ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO PRO-LIFE EDUCATION AND

EVENTS AT SEAS AND IN OUR COMMUNITY

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CHRISTIAN MOTHERS AND GUILD NEWS

Here are the basket raffle winners from our Cookie Sale:

� Harvest Happiness = Marianne � Pamper Yourself = Altieri � Lottery Tree = Duffy � Family Night = Marianne M. � Christmas Corner = Ruth Simpson � Kids Corner = Lisa Trozzi � Comfort & Joy = Ruth Simpson � Wine & Dine = Kozel � Christmas Spirit = Sue K. � Kitchen Christmas = Mrs. Bryan � Coffee Break = (No name) Ticket #768635

Thank you again for helping us make this a successful event!

God bless and Have a Happy Healthy New Year!

COUNCIL NO. 11143

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10

7:30 A.M. — 1:00 P.M. ST. LUKE HALL

$ 7.00 ADULTS

$4.00 CHILDREN AGES 10 AND UNDER

In honor of our Patron Saint:

Elizabeth Ann Seton

7:00 p.m.

Monday, January 4

Guest speaker: Luke Briola

After the service, join the

children of the parish in

St. Luke Hall for cake!

CELEBRATING THE SEASON AND SAINT SETON � All students in the Religious Education Program will be meeting in their classrooms this Monday ( January 4).

They will not be meeting in the church as they normally do. At 7:30 p.m. they will journey to St. Luke hall for a celebration of the Christmas Season, and our Patron Saint, Elizabeth Seton. Parents are welcome to join us there! Parishioners attending our Vespers Service are also welcome! Students will be dismissed from St. Luke Hall (lower level of the Bayley Building) at 8:00 p.m.

� Eighth Grade students are asked to volunteer at the Pancake Breakfast on January 10. Please read the information page in your Confirmation Packet.

Questions? Please contact Mary Kay Smith at the Religious Education Office: education@seascarnegie.org

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H E A R T S S P E A K T O H E A R T S

SEAS EVANGELIZES

As we continue to work our way down Kevin Cotter's list of evangelization desires of

Pope Francis, we come to one that fits well with moving into a new year:

Get Out of Our Comfort Zone

I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the

streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security. I do not want a Church concerned with being at the center and which then ends by being caught up in a web of obsessions and procedures.—Evangelii

Gaudium

So, what are your New Year's resolutions? Do they include being a stronger

Catholic, reaching out more, wanting to develop a habit of sharing more with

others and being less self-concerned? Is volunteering in one of our many parish ministries, so as to be put into situations where it is more easy to reach out, on

your list of things to do in 2016? As Fr. Robin often says, "The Church exists to get you and me to heaven." Consider joining in the fun of helping yourself and

others get and stay on track! Have a joy-filled New Year!

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Consoling the Heart of Jesus A Pre-Lenten/Lenten Retreat to be held on 10 Tuesday evenings

~7:00-8:30 p.m.~ here at SEAS beginning January 12, 2016

Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, author of the renowned “33 Days To Morning Glory” Marian Consecration program offers another great ‘retreat’. This retreat is in the form of a 10-week dvd/faith-sharing program that brings together several spiritual traditions and blends them in the pattern of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We will find inspiration in the quotations from the saints that Fr. Michael gathers carefully, and in his deep, but humble, understanding of the principles of holiness that they proclaim. This is a great way for souls to live the Holy Year of Mercy, and a wonderful way to prepare for, and go through Lent, 2016! If you are interested: �register by giving your name, phone number and email address to our receptionist at 412-276-1011 ext. 210 �stop by the parish office to purchase your book (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30) for $5; there is no required reading before the 1st Session. [Please purchase your book in advance, so that we know whether we need to order more than our initial supply!] �come to the 1st Session on Tuesday, January 12th at 7:00 pm.

NOTE: Registration is very important in case of a weather cancellation! Also, your registration helps us to determine how many will be in attendance, so that we can determine our SEAS meeting space. This retreat will not be held without a minimum of 5 participants (we have 12 so far!). The more, the merrier!

R.C.I.A. Begin your New Year with a new start in this exciting process through which adults and older teens become Catholic. It is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Presently there are several candidates participating in our parish preparation sessions and they would surely welcome more followers who would like to learn Jesus, live Jesus and love Jesus through an exploration of the teachings of the Catholic Church. We will continue our weekly evening sessions on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Call the RCIA Office now at 412-276-1011 ext. 225 for more information or to register. Could this be a New Year’s Resolution for you to extend an invitation to your loved ones or friends?

Each winter, there are families across the Pittsburgh region that have no heat or are living in unsafe conditions due to failed or outdated heating systems. The Heat For The Needy program, described as a “One Day Miracle”, combines the time and talents of employees and their families as they provide and install new furnaces in the homes of those needy families, all in a single day, and at no cost to the recipients. Over the past 16 years, the Heat For The Needy program has provided and installed over 170 new heating systems

to families throughout the region. The program is made possible through the generous efforts of over 125 volunteers at TUDI Mechanical Systems, local suppliers and business partners who have donated supplies and services. We are currently seeking nominations for low-income individuals and families in need. Once all nominations are evaluated, TUDI will choose 12 to 15 nominees to receive new furnaces. Nominations can be received from family members, friends, neighbors and even strangers who wish to touch someone’s heart during the holiday season. If you’d like to nominate someone for this “One Day Miracle”, please visit www.heatfortheneedy.com. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 8th 2016. To nominate someone, please send a detailed letter or visit heatfortheneedy.com to fill out a nomination form. The more detailed the better. The individual must own the home to qualify. Questions? 412-499-3082

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Sacred Heart music ministry along with 7 other parishes* presents an:

Epiphany Festival

of Lessons & Carols

Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church

Come, and hear the stories woven

amongst carols and anthems that tell of

the angels who greeted the

shepherds and told the wonderous story ...

...and the three Magi who traveled to see this new born King.

Come join us as we celebrate the

culmination of the liturgical season of Christmas!

Reception to follow.

*participating parishes: St. Alphonsus, Wexford;

St. Basil, Carrick; St. Bede, Point Breeze;

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Carnegie; Holy Sepulcher, Glade Mills;

register by giving your name, phone number and email address to our receptionist at

AROUND THE DIOCESE...BUT WITH SEAS!

WHEN “TOMORROW” COMES . . .

An informational seminar for Seniors, their loved ones, and all those interested in preparing for the tough “late in life health and financial issues” we will all face.

PLEASE JOIN US ON:

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY13, 2016

1:00 P.M.

STS. SIMON AND JUDE PARISH

We will have a panel presentation with a:

�Catholic Priest

�Catholic Lawyer

�Nurse

�Parish Social Minister

to help you understand:

�Power of Attorney

�Living Wills

�Nursing Homes

�Hospice

�ways to keep your independence

as long as possible.

Sponsored by the Super Senior Social Society of Simon and Jude, Carol McAninch, Lay Ecclesial Minister ~ Sts. Simon and Jude Parish, and Tess Keddie, Pastoral Associate ~St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

For questions and to register: Call Carol 412-563-3189 x 204

or email: carol@ssjpittsburgh.org All are welcome! Refreshments will be served.

Need to submit an article for the bulletin? Email: bulletin@seascarnegie.org As always, the bulletin cutoff is Monday at Noon.

Check out our website! There is always something new to see! www.seascarnegie.org

Lectionary excerpts ©1970, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2001 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington D.C. All rights reserved. The English translation of some Psalm responses, some Alleluia and Gospel verses and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, some Summaries, and the Titles and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass copyright 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc., Washington D.C. All rights reserved. All music and texts reprinted with permission. LicenSing #620612 , OneLicense.net # A-719843, and WLP annual reprint license. * page numbers listed for Bibles that are found in each pew

CAFFEINATED CATHOLICS Good Coffee & Good News for Young Adults

12:45—1:45 p.m. in the Kolbe Room

Sunday, January 17 “Mountain Climbing 102” (for those who missed 101)

Come and Join Us!

Call 412-276-1011 ext. 217 for details

Make it a New Year’s Resolution!

VOLUNTEER!!

Bingo workers needed!

Call Mike: 412-523-2220

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Real Estate Phone: 412-278-0590

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50 Jefferson 412-276-3964

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323 Second Ave. 412-279-4444

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524 Washington Ave. 412-276-2300

SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME INC. Paul J. Eberlein, F.D., Supervisor

101 Third St. 412-276-1107

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