SATURDAY DECEMBER 23

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

SUNDAY DECEMBER 24

VIGIL, THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS EVE)

4:30 pm Special Intentions

7:00 pm Special Intentions

*Midnight Special Intentions (*Choir at 11:15 pm)

MONDAY DECEMBER 25

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS DAY)

10:00 am Special Intentions

TUESDAY DECEMBER 26

FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR

6:45 am Morning Prayer

7:00 am Sylvia Sisko Mayers

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27

FEAST OF SAINT JOHN, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST

8:30 am Rosary

9:00 am Levi Rice

THURSDAY DECEMBER 28

FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS

6:45 am Morning Prayer

7:00 am Jim Crisamore

FRIDAY DECEMBER 29

THE FIFTH DAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS

8:30 am Rosary

9:00 am William Grant

SATURDAY DECEMBER 30

3:00 pm Confessions

VIGIL, THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

5:00 pm Reverend Richard P. Waldron

SUNDAY DECEMBER 31

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

7:30 am People of the Parish

9:00 am Jeffrey Dunn

11:00 am Sue Cirillo

SUNDAY DECEMBER 31

VIGIL, SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD

5:00 pm Luca Joseph Falvo

MONDAY JANUARY 1

SOLEMNITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD

10:00 am Vincent Murdocca

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this week at StEAS

IN YOUR INTERCESSORY PRAYERS, please pray

for the repose of the souls of Stephen Allan

Radoci, brother of parishioner Kathy Litchfield;

John Nissel, brother of parishioner Rose Heikel;

Richard M Mahoney, brother of Mary Beth LeClair; and

Dr. H. Robert Davis, father of parishioner Glenn Davis.

Parish/CCD

Offices

Closed

7:30 am

6:00 pm

Gospel Reflection Groups

Zumba® Fitness

8:30 pm Adult Open Gym

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

Zumba® Toning

Life in the Spirit (rosary 6:30)

“Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!

Parish Project Mission Weekend

“Blessed are those who fear the Lord

and walk in his ways. “

11:00 am

Parish Project Mission Weekend

Baptisms during Mass

MON

25

TUE

26

THU

28

WED

27

SUN

31

SAT

30

FRI

29

MON Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18

TUE Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22

WED Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8

THU Jn 1:5—2:2; Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18

FRI Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35

SAT Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Lk 2:36-40

SUN Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 or, Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6,8 9;Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40

COOKIE SALE TO COMBAT WORLD HUNGER Your generous purchase of

cookies last weekend will make a difference in our world! As of our printing

deadline, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish has raised $10,440, which

translates to 261,000 meals for hungry children in Haiti. When everything is

said and done, we can expect to have raised approximately $11,000, or

275,000 meals. Thanks to parishioner Marleen Karns for the update!

SPIRITUAL BOOK GROUP Looking for great discussions about the journey

of Christianity throughout the world? The StEAS Spiritual Book Group is

where open discussion and insights are drawn from each reader’s

interpretations of the text. Reading enthusiasts of all ages are welcome! The

next discussion is Tuesday, January 2, at 7 pm in Room 10—Life of Christ, by

the legendary Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. Contact: Julie 717-580-8554.

ARE YOUR GIFTS HOSPITALITY AND MAKING SURE THINGS RUN

SMOOTHLY? You may not always notice our ushers (they don’t call attention

to themselves), but they do a tremendous amount to enhance our worship

experience. Right now, we have one opening for the 9 am Mass on Sundays.

Contact: Bob Gaumer, 717- 766-2396. Men and women are invited to serve.

TRIVIA NIGHT JANUARY 13 AT 7 PM Pick up a registration form at

Connections Corner, or visit www.steas.net/bulletin and download the insert

from last week’s Seton Sunday. The basics are: You need a team of 4 to 6

players; registration is $12 per person; registration deadline is Friday, January

5 (to make sure we have supplies for all); and there’s food and BYOB. It’s a fun

evening of friendly competition, followed by forehead slapping when you

hear the “obvious” answer that was just on the tip of your tongue!

FAITH MATTERS MORNING Our Scripture study of The Gospel of John is

pausing for Christmas. JOIN US on Wednesday, January 3, at 9:30 am in the

Bayley Room as we resume with The Good Shepherd, The Father and I Are

One. Contact: Mel Lee, melmolee@reagan.com.

SPIRITSWORD No meeting on December 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.

FAITH MATTERS EVENING Deacon David L. Hall will continue his special, in-

depth series on Revelation on Wednesday, January 10, at 7 pm. Even if you

did not join this series at the beginning, you will benefit from the three

remaining sessions, as we explore the original intention and continuing

message of this important but often difficult book of the Bible. Contact:

Deacon David L. Hall, 717-471-3388, deaconhall@steas.net.

IS YOUR GIFT MAKING GOOD FOOD FOR OTHERS? This is the ministry for

you! 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 (it goes without

saying) delicious homemade soup with others. Contact: Tom Brenner,

TEB@goldbergkatzman.com, 717-737-7671.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We wish to thank APICELLA-LOREI ORTHODONTICS

for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.

WHAT IF you were following a plan for your

money that you knew worked? With Dave

Ramsey’s class Financial Peace University, you can

take control of your money, get out of debt, and

create a plan for your future. We will begin offering

this program here starting Wednesday, January 17,

at 7 pm. Registration is required, along with the

purchase of class materials. Get started by using

this link for our specific class:

www.fpu.com/1055169. Childcare will be

available for a limited number at a cost of $5 per

family each week. For more information, email

coordinator Judy Cox, judycox@verizon.net or

contact Donna in the parish office,

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

SEASONS OF HOPE 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. Jesus Christ, working

through His Church, is the source of all

consolation. Join us for the Introductory Session

on January 11 at 6:30pm in the Bayley Room.

Contacts: Ernie Nettleton, 717-766-8806,

enettletonjr@gmail.com, or Donna Nebistinsky,

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

BLESSINGS TO OUR VISITORS! We are happy

to have you join us! We invite you to consider

some of the many activities at Saint Elizabeth

Ann Seton Parish. Here’s just a sampling of our

community happenings. Please visit

www.steas.net. You will find more under

Parish Life > Get Involved.

SPORTS & RECREATION—Families and adults

come together for fun and relaxation in

Waldron Hall and environs. On Sunday nights,

we have Kids Open Gym and Legos™ Club,

Let’s Play Cards, 14+ Basketball, and 14+ Floor

Hockey. We have Adult Open Gym on

Wednesday nights, and Zumba® on Tuesday

and Thursday evenings. To learn more, visit

www.steas.net/sports-and-recreation/ for our

contact form.

LUNCHEON & MOVIE FOR SENIORS—Each

month, our seniors and their friends and

neighbors get together for a great lunch (we

have some really good cooks in this parish),

then enjoy an inspiring film to encourage faith

and hope. Our next luncheon is Thursday,

January 11, at 11 am. Visit www.steas.net/

lunch-and-a-movie/ for details.

SPIRITUAL BOOK GROUP—Interested in

meaningful discussions with other readers who

value books as much as you do? This group

meets about every six weeks. The next

discussion is Tuesday, January 2, at 7 pm, and

the book is Life of Christ, by Bishop Fulton J.

Sheen. The good news is, you don’t have to

have read the book to attend! Visit

www.steas.net/spiritual-book-group/ for

more.

TRIVIA NIGHT—Get your team together and

join in friendly competition with some truly

challenging questions. See opposite page for

details about this fun January 13 event.

GET OUR PARISH NEWSLETTER

It comes out weekly—with reminders, photos, links, (often) videos, a recipe from one of our parish

cookbooks, plus (we think) fascinating information about goings-on in the parish, our communities, and our

Catholic Faith. And if things are cancelled because of weather this winter, you’ll hear about it as soon as

possible! Sign-up online at www.steas.net/newsletter/ or email communications@steas.net.

CONNECT WITH OUR

PARISH ON YOUR

SMARTPHONE! Handy

access to bulletins,

sermons, and contact

information. Go to

myparishapp.com/ or use

the QR code.

45TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE The 45th

Annual March for Life Rally will take place on

January 19 in Washington, D.C. ,at noon on the

National Mall, between Madison Drive and

Jefferson Drive. Following the Rally, the March will

begin on Constitution Avenue between 12th and

14th Streets at approximately 1 pm. For

information about buses to Washington, visit

www.hbgdiocese.org/march-for-life/

MARCH FOR LIFE SOLIDARITY DAY Each year,

our parish offers a special opportunity to unite

with those who are attending the March in

Washington. On January 19, the day begins here

at 9 am with Mass, followed by breakfast, a movie,

light lunch, viewing of speeches from the March,

and Eucharistic Adoration and the recitation of the

Rosary to close the day. For more information, or

to register, please contact coordinator Pete

Fludovich, redhorse50@aol.com, or Donna

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

THE ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS will be

celebrated Sunday, January 14, 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.

ARE YOU BEING CALLED? If you are discerning

a call to the priesthood or consecrated life, speak

with Monsignor King or contact Father Brian

Wayne, frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org.

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. Reception afterwards. Contacts: Mariella

Amato, 717-278-9420, or Maria DiSanto, 717-554-

5698, disanto1@comcast.net.

Tithing:

November 2017: $ 76,316.18

Last year: $ 75,165.03

Capital Campaign:

Total amount pledged $ 2,510,744.56

Paid to date: $ 2,504,619.60

Paid in November $ 61,729.22

Saint Francis Parish Mission Project:

November 2017 $ 1,110.00

Year-to-date $ 9,984.00

Gifts and Bequests:

November 2017 $ 0.00

Year-to-date $ 15,994.92

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING Catholic

Charities Counseling Service—Outpatient

Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to providing

access to high-quality outpatient counseling for

children, adolescents, and adults in a small,

friendly, and confidential office. Services include

individual and family therapy, marital counseling,

and parent-child counseling. Services are provided

regardless of religious affiliation. Accepts Medical

Assistance Insurance, and county mental health

funding; no private insurance. Fees on a sliding

scale, and no one is turned away due to inability to

pay. Visit www.cchbg.org for information.