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Parish Office 702-228-8311 Fax 702-228-8310

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September 29, 2013 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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Register in the Parish In order that we may better serve you, please register in the parish. This way you are known to us when requesting the services of the church. Registration forms are available in the gathering space of the church or in the gift shop. Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms for infants and children up to 7 years of age are celebrated on Sundays during Mass or on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 1:45pm. Parents should attend the bap-tism class on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Church and register in the parish. Sacrament of Matrimony At least one party must be a registered, participating member of the parish for at least 4 months. A 6 month minimum time period is needed to complete the marriage preparation requirements. The first step is for both parties to attend the marriage preparation class on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Room 1 of the Church. If either party was married before, he or she is to make an appointment to speak with a priest prior to attending the class. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office at any time if you need to receive the anointing of the sick. In case of hospitalization, let the hospital staff know that you would like to have one of the Catholic priest chaplains see you. Holy Communion to the Sick If you are at home, please call Tom & Patty (285-5573) or Marlene Palmatary (648-5024) and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will visit you. In case of hospitalization, inform the admissions department that you are a Catholic and would like to receive Communion. Mass Intentions Mass requests are scheduled through the par-ish office during office hours. If a specific date is desired, please schedule as far in advance as possible. Funerals In the event of a death of a loved one, please contact the Funeral Ministry at 403-8416 BEFORE making arrangements with any of the professional services. Pre-planning is available. House Blessings For those who live in our area, house blessings are available by appointment. Please register in the parish be-fore requesting your house to be blessed. Vocations Please consult with one of the priests.

Welcome to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Pastor Fr. Bede Wevita 804-8312 [email protected] Associate Pastor Fr. Frank Yncierto 804-8370 [email protected] Deacons Dcn. Joe Deegan Dcn. Steve Doucet 804-8303 Dcn. Aruna Silva Executive Assistant to Fr. Bede Rosie Arellano 804-8312 [email protected] School Principal Dr. Carey Roybal-Benson 804-8328 [email protected] Director of Faith Formation Helen Silva 804-8351 [email protected] Assistant for Faith Formation Patricia Pavliga 804-8306 [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry, Confirmation Meghan Hernandez 804-8313 [email protected] Director of Music Ministry Dee Dee Brunelle 804-8308 [email protected] Outreach Coordinator Jeanne Kilduff 804-8311 [email protected] Receptionist/Gift Shop Cheryl Shaffer 804-8302 [email protected] Parish Accountant Michelle Sullivan 804-8315 [email protected] Financial Assistant Sal Milano 804-8322 [email protected] Kitchen Coordinator Maureen Cerza 804-8307 [email protected]

Saturday-9/28 8:00am †Anna & Joseph Terranova 4:00pm †Florence Marie Coulen Sunday-9/29 6:30am †Alice Stockdale 8:00am †Claire Hermanny 10:00am Parishioners of SEAS 12:00pm Isaac Rincon 4:00pm †Paul Nazarkewych 6:00pm †John R. Coughlin Monday-9/30 8:00am †Mary Steena-McBride Tuesday-10/1 8:00am †Danny Terranova Wednesday-10/2 8:00am †Judge & Rosalind Finley Thursday-10/3 8:00am †Keith Schild Friday-10/4 8:00am Mass for Vocations Saturday-10/5 8:00am †Peter Malville 4:00pm †Roger Dupuis Sunday-10/6 6:30am †Hans Gen le 8:00am Parishioners of SEAS 10:00am †Anna & Joseph Terranova 12:00pm Book of Remembrance 4:00pm †Peter O. Kneier 6:00pm †Rosemarie Castelli

Intentions Staff

Our Parish Book of Remembrance is located in the gathering space. You are welcome to inscribe names of loved ones, living and de-ceased, as well as special in-tentions for inclusion in masses and prayers.



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Pastor’s Note Dear Parishioners, In approximately two months the current liturgical year comes to an end. In a few days in order to prepare for the time of advent we will introduce a permanent hymnal to our church. We have purchased hymnals from the Gregorian Institute of America (GIA) Gather III. Included in our new hymnal will be a variety of the finest liturgical music from prominent publishers such as Oregon Catholic Press, World Library Publications, and Hope Publishing representing the most notable composers (including Marty Haugen, David Haas, Liam Lawton, John Bell, and

many more). It will also represent a diverse selection of worship resources suitable for our community's needs ranging from youth to adult, mainstream to multicultural, traditional to contemporary, piano-based to organ-based to ensemble-based, and much more.

Why a Permanent Hymnal? It is economical. Compared to a disposable news-

print subscription service, a permanent hymnal makes more sense financially. Take a look at this cost comparison. Over the course of a 10-year period a disposable hymnal costs $100,000 without shipping. Keep in mind that the majority of music we purchase in a disposable worship aid remains the same season after season, year after year. Why spend this amount money on the same music over and over again? In these challenging times, we need to be good stew-ards of our parish's financial resources?

Its is Earth-friendly. More than being prudent with

parish financial resources, we must be good stewards of our natural resources. The permanence that a hymnal offers enables our parish to save money while consuming fewer natural resources. On aver-age, 500 permanent hymnals will consume approxi-mately nine trees. Over the course of 10 years the same number of disposable hymnals can consume up to 127 trees. When it comes to our environment,

this is the better choice. What goes into this hymnal?

Complete settings for the Liturgy of the Hours A Psalter that contains psalm settings useful for

Liturgy of the Hours, entrance or communion processionals, rites, etc. A complete order of worship for the liturgy and

rites of the church Catechetical explanations enabling assemblies to

participate more fully The Order of Mass The new International Commission on English

Language (ICEL) chants Additional settings of the sprinkling rite, Kyrie,

Gloria, gospel acclamation, intercessions, Eucharistic prayer acclamations, Lord’s Prayer, and Lamb of God Extensive selection of hymns and songs



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Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Jerome Tuesday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Wednesday: The Holy Guardian Angels Friday: St. Francis of Assisi; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

Pastor... Offertory and Attendance

4,906.51 4,619.50 5,077.00

10,810.00 3,803.00 4,983.00 2,764.21

917.00 3,897.00

41,777.22 276.00

690 448 653

1035 898 846 574

4:00pm Vigil 6:30am 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Mailed-in Online

September 22 Offering Attendance

Building Maintenance

Diocesan Assessment Total Pledged Returning to our A/C Unit Replacement

243,028.00 287,849.00

44,821.00

Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 91:1-6, 10-11; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10

Readings for the week

Responsorial psalms for the complete three-year cycle, using the current ICEL refrains and verses from the Revised Grail Psalms

Also, we are offering everyone the opportunity to memo-rialize one or more hymnals in the memory or honor of a loved one. The donation is $20.00. Look for more infor-mation in next week’s bulletin. Throughout history the Roman Catholic Church has sought to inspire mystery, awe, and reverence through art, music, literature, and architecture, thus drawing the faithful into deeper communion with God. We continue to be called by our own church documents to create works fit for divinity in all art forms that serve the liturgy. Our new hymnal will embody the standards of excellence set forth by the Roman Catholic Church and it will be a perfect complement to our beautiful worship space. Not only will it enhance the beauty, dignity, and elegance of our worship space but more importantly it will inspire us to fuller, more active, and more conscious participation in the Liturgy. Yours in Christ, Fr. Bede Wevita Pastor



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Twenty-sixth unday in Ordinary Time

Amos certainly doesn’t seem to have mellowed any since last week. And Luke’s Jesus is continuing his parables (following the prodigal son and last week’s wise steward) that teach through stories about money and property. Amos decries the comfortable and wealthy in Israel who think that they are like David—not merely a king, but a messiah, God’s anointed. They reserve the best oils for their own anointing rather than for use in worship as the law demands. Jesus describes a man dressing himself in royal garments, using bread (as was the custom among the rich of the day) as we would a napkin, tossing it on the floor rather than allowing poor Laza-rus a meal. And it was street dogs—curs or mongrels, we’d say today—outside the rich man’s gate who were licking at Lazarus, no doubt waiting for him to perish so they, too, could have a meal. But Amos and Jesus both tell us that the paths of the rich and poor one day will cross. When Israel is overrun and conquered, Amos says, it is the rich and powerful who will first be cap-tured and exiled from their homes. Jesus further illuminates his consis-tent theme that the ways of the af-terlife are not the ways of this life.

And his own father Abraham tells the rich man he should have listened to Amos and the other prophets. Our circumstances may not be so extreme. Our lives not as lavish as Amos or Jesus describe, nor our straits as dire as those of Lazarus. But no matter what our situation or circumstances, we must heed Amos, Jesus, Abraham, and the other prophets and the wisdom of the Spirit. All of our lives must be more attuned to caring for others’ needs, especially when our own have been well cared for by God’s generous love.

Seek Virtue In today’s first reading, Amos condemns a self-absorbed people and their morally corrupt behavior and attitudes, which he warns will bring devastation. In the Gospel, the wealthy man is not given a name; he is simply the epitome of greed and irresponsibility. His lack of caring has

created a gulf between him and the beggar Lazarus that not even Abra-ham can bridge. In his letter to Timothy, a young bishop in the small Resurrection community of Ephesus, Paul exhorts this leader to seek virtues such as

integrity, faith, and steadfastness with great gentleness. Paul also asks Timothy to keep in mind the future life with God who “dwells in unap-proachable light.” This is the bless-edness of all those who, like Lazarus, were once poor but who are now rich. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.



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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Readings First Reading — Woe to the complacent, stretched com-fortably on their couches! (Amos 6:1a, 4-7). Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146) Second Reading — Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness (1 Timothy 6:11-16). Gospel — There was a rich man who dined sumptuously each day. Lying at his door was a poor man named Laza-rus (Luke 16:19-31). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Treasures from our Tradition Over the past century, a desire to recover a deep sense of unity among all believers in Christ has grown. The

“ecumenical move-ment” (from the Greek word meaning the “the whole in-habited world”) began among Protestant Christians, but was given great energy in 1920 with a letter from the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople, calling for closer dialogue and coopera-tion among Christians. In 1960, Pope John XXIII invited Protestant and Orthodox observers to the Second Vatican Council. In 1964, the Council’s Decree on Ecumen-ism named these Christians “separated brethren,” a huge leap forward from the time of labeling them as “outside the Church.” A year later, a new pope, Paul VI, and the Orthodox Patriarch officially nullified the condemnations that walled off East from West for nine hundred years.

The pace and optimism of the 1960s has sadly waned, and the signs of progress toward unity are few; yet there are wider agreements on sharing Communion among various Christian denominations, and among Protestants agreements regarding sharing of ecclesiastical life and ministry. Among the success stories of the ecumenical movement are greater cooperation among Christian clergy, a similar Lectionary for Protestants and Catholics, and even experiments in the monastic life and common worship. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Praise the Lord The refrain “Praise the Lord!” is a common one through-out the book of psalms. In-deed, the book’s name in Hebrew is tehillim, “the praises.” Today’s psalm is one of a five-psalm “wrap-up” (five, in imitation of the five books of the Torah) of the whole book. These psalms often list God’s mighty deeds in creation, or in Israel’s history, as the cause or reason to give praise. But Psalm 146 today takes quite a different turn. We praise God who upsets the status quo, who grants justice to the oppressed, gives food to the hungry, protects aliens in the land, sustains widows and or-phans. It is this very upset-ting of the status quo that both Amos and Jesus speak of in today’s first reading and Gospel. Amos’ warning that the “revelry” of the rich will end doesn’t merely mean that their lives are going to quiet down; it means that by their flaunting of their wealth and leisure in front of the poor they will lose it all. The rich man in the Gospel doesn’t “lose it all” until after his death, but he ends up losing it for all eternity.

PRAYING TO THE ANGELS We pray to the angels, for they are given to us as guardians. —St. Ambrose



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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Coach Paul Today’s reading from First Timothy sounds almost like a coach getting his team ready for the big game. This coach has much higher goals than a home run or a touchdown. Instead of pursuing a league cham-pionship, he seeks faith, love, pa-tience, and gentleness. How about us? Are we in the game or on the sidelines? Let’s look at what Coach Paul is talking about. We strive for faith when we see it as not just believing that God exists or that Jesus is God’s Son. Faith is a relationship with the Lord in which we imitate Jesus’ outlook on life, his teachings, his love of God. We strug-gle with his commands to love our enemies, to turn the other cheek, to forgive all wrongs, and to take up our cross each day. As Paul would say, we are “competing well for the faith.” We pursue love by listening to the Gospel, in which Jesus tells the par-able of the rich man who was only concerned with his own comfort. Jesus says that if we truly under-stood the prophets, such as our first reading from Amos, we would not spend all our energy and wealth on ourselves. We may find that love for our family is much easier than love for strangers or the homeless, but Jesus never said that love would be easy. As we learn to let go of our need to have everything go our way, we be-come more patient with people who

Rich and Poor The tension over the use of money in the church is a long and historic one. Since Amos was writing in the eighth century BC, we can say the debate is at least twenty-eight hundred years old. St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) wrote of the mouths of the poor being empty so the eyes of the rich could be satisfied. But the whole of Christian tradition, including the Bible, takes a more elusive and nuanced position. It is tempting, and quite easy, to automatically vilify the rich (or ennoble the poor). But Abraham

disagree with us, or with frustrations and problems. We learn to see God in our setbacks as well as in our suc-cesses. Striving to see Jesus in every-one, we can become more patient

was considered a rich man, and today we hear about him and Lazarus together in the afterlife. What the scriptures consistently decry is the “complacency” of the rich we hear about in Amos, the indifference of the rich man in Jesus’ parable. Human beings have the ability to use money, as they can use anything else, to bring about the reign of God’s justice, peace, mercy, joy, and beauty, or to use it for their own satisfaction, seeking to bring about their own reign, and not the reign of God’s will being done.

with them. They will begin to see Jesus in us as our devotion to him grows. Experiencing the Lord is the championship we want. Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.



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Parish News

Cry Out with Joy was held earlier this month at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The workshop was presented by Sr. Kathleen Harmon, S.N.D. de N. A frequent facilitator of workshops, Sr. Kathy is the music director for programs of the Institute for Liturgical Ministry in Dayton, Ohio, and is the author of numerous publications. Seventy-eight cantors and musicians from our parish and across the diocese spent the morning working on vocal and animation skills, cantor repertoire, and spiritual preparation. Thank you to all those who participated.

Diocesan Cantor Workshop Presented at SEAS

Cry Out with Joy -Cantor Workshop, September 2013

Annual Stewardship Conference

Last weekend, members of the Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Council joined Fr. Bede in attending the International Catholic Stewardship in Dallas, Texas. The group attended workshops exploring the theologoy and spirituality of steward-ship. Living the spirituality of stewardship involves a response to the invitation of Christ to follow as disciples. For further reading on stewardship please see page 12.

“All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.” – St. Francis of Assisi Come Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with us! Pet Blessing Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 3:00 on the School Field *Parents may bring pets to school at dismissal!* *If you are unable to bring your pet, bring a photo!* Please be sure all animals are under your control at all times.



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Boo Bash is Coming!



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Parish News Non Affiliated Organizations

Knights of Columbus-Ladies Auxiliary Attention Ladies! If your husband is a member of the Knights of Columbus, or if you are a widow of a Knight, please join us! Please attend our next council meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm Contact: Irene O’Rourke 256-8684. Why Join the Knights of Columbus? The Knights of Columbus Order has been called “the strong right arm of the Church”, and has been praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders. We provide practicing Catholic men, 18 and above, opportunities to support the Church, families and those in need while having fun. Ask an usher about the KofC or contact Mem-bership Chairman, Ernest Ergottino 336-1977. KofC Squires –Youth Organization For young men who are practicing Catholics between ages 10 and 17. The Columbian Squires Circle 5271, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council 11029, is a Catholic youth organization that builds char-acter and develops leadership. All are welcome to join and participate in the many various activities. Contact: Don Woods, Chief Counselor, 254-6606.

GOT POPCORN? Pack 129 Annual Popcorn Sales Cub Scouts will be at all the Masses on:

October 12 and 13 Try the best selling Gourmet Caramel Corn w/cashews, pecans, and almonds for $20 or Dark and White Chocolately Drizzle, White Chocolatey Pretzels, Cheese Lovers, or Popping Corn. Items range from $10-$45. Also available are $30 or $50 Military Donations, popcorn will be sent to our troops.

Thank you for

supporting Pack 129 at SEAS!

Eileen George You are invited to join Eileen George who will once again present a mission retreat from Thursday – Saturday, October 3 - 5, 2013 at St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista

Drive. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. Throughout the history of salvation, God has chosen ordinary people to show His love to the world. These people have been given extraordinary gifts to assist in their God given mis-sion. In our times, so wrapped in confusion and uncer-tainty, the Lord has done just that. Eileen George is a woman with many exceptional supernatural gifts and a unique mission from God. This mission flows from Eileen’s unique relationship with God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Her spiritual director states: “Eileen knows heaven as we know earth.” Eileen’s extraordinary gifts of inspired preaching, healing, prophecy and knowledge are just a few of the many su-pernatural graces that the Father has bestowed upon Eileen to lead His people back or deeper into the life of the Sacraments. The power of her preaching can lead a full church to receive the Sacrament of Penance with many Priests performing the Sacrament for long hours.

New Volunteer Opportunity Catholic Charities has a new volunteer opportunity available! We need help in our new and improved Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry. Volunteers are needed to assist clients with navigating and shopping throughout the store, especially those with children. Also, help is needed to sort and stock our shelves. Opportunities are available for up to 10 people.

Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday 8am to 3pm

Please contact: Kandy Miller at 702-387-2258 or [email protected] to learn how you can help.



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Parish News

Televised Masses Thank you to all the parishioners who attended the TV masses on Wednesday, September 29th. Whether you attended one mass or all four, your participation helps the homebound feel very much a part of our faith community. May God bless you! The next TV masses will be taped on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. These masses are for the benefit of the homebound and shut-ins and can be viewed every Sunday at 7:30 am on the CW Network or at www.seaslv.org.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament The Mater Dei Chapel at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is open 24/7, except during Sunday Mass times from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We invite you to consider signing up for 1 hour a week to sit in the presence of our Lord. Most needed times are 11:00pm to 6:00am. Contact: Judy Gal-izia if you have any questions, 480-0564.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Gift Shop Our gift shop will be having a sale on select items. This sale will be for a limited time only. Our gift shop of-fers items for Baptisms, Weddings, Anniversaries and other special occasions. Please stop by the gift shop to see our selection of new items as well as those that will be reduced in price.

Gift Shop Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30am to 12noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Saturday 8:30am ~12 noon, 1:00pm to 4:00pm and after Mass

Sunday after the 6:30am Mass and before and after all other

Masses.

Sign up for 40 Days for Life SEAS parish will participate in 40 Days for Life on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, and November 2, 2013, from 7:00am -7:00pm at Birth Control Care Center, 872 E. Sahara Ave. There will be sign ups after masses on the weekends of October 5-6, and October 19-20, 2013. If you would like to participate on please contact Nancy Finley at [email protected] or 702 363-7170.

Retrouvaille (Re-tro-vi) can Help Give Your Marriage a New Beginning!! If you are living in the disappointment & pain of a mar-riage in trouble, whether is be from lack of communica-tion or something more serious and you have no hope. The Church has another avenue than Divorce. It is a pro-gram called Retrouvaille, which will help you rebuild your marriage. We have a weekend coming up on OCTOBER 18-20, 2013. Please take a brochure in the back of the church and call Chuck and Carol Moore for more Infor-mation at (702) 604-1006.

The Living Rosary St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Invites You… to The Living Rosary Monday, October 7th 2013 at 9: 00 am on the School Field. Everyone is welcome to join us in prayer to Our Mother Mary.



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Each of us has so much to be grateful for. The challenge in our society is to step outside of our own little worlds from time to time, to see just how abundantly blessed we are. When we get stuck in our own little worlds, comparing ourselves to what we see around us, and in the media, we are in a very dangerous place. By remaining in this cocoon, we run the risk of being perpetually dissatisfied and un-grateful. The virtue of gratitude has the power to change the way we think about who we are, and all that we possess. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” (Melody Beattie) Good stewards develop the virtue of gratitude, as with all virtue, through their daily habits. The habit of being grateful takes some effort on our part – we must be aware of what we think about every day. When you think about it, you are abundantly blessed compared to so many in the world who have so little.

You will possess this virtue when you have the ability to be grateful, even when you don’t feel like it. In fact, next time you feel like complaining about something, think of something you are grateful for, and any negative thinking will vanish. That’s the power of gratitude. Having

Stewardship

An attitude of gratitude is central to the stewardship way of life.

developed a daily disposition of gratitude, the question then becomes to whom are you grateful? St. Paul gives us some direction here, “Didn’t God give you everything you have? Well, then how can you boast, as if what you have were not a gift?” (1 Corin-thians 4:7) At the heart of authentic stewardship, you will always find an overwhelming sense of gratitude to God. Obligation and duty do motivate the Christian Steward to a certain degree; it is the virtue of gratitude that moves us into the realm of genuine and joyful generosity. An attitude of gratitude is central to the stewardship way of life. Moreover, gratitude is the one virtue we must possess to hold all the others. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” Cicero

Gratitude: A Virtue Which Unlocks Fullness of Life



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Support our Bulletin Our weekly bulletin is made possible by the advertisements found on pages 17 through 20. When the number of advertisements decreases to less than half of a page, the parish could incur unnecessary and additional charges. Consider supporting the SEAS bulletin.

To advertise your business or service, contact Kerry Washinko at 559-227-3997 or [email protected].

Stewardship

A Recommitment to Stewardship Summer’s end brings with it nostalgia for carefree days, long nights, lazy weekend afternoons, reunions with families, and summer road trips. But in our parishes, autumn brings a burst of new life that makes fall feel almost like spring. Why? For the Christian steward, fall brings a renewed sense of commitment. Literally, many of us make our commitment of time and resources to our parish during September or soon after. Fall festivals and ministry fairs bring a sense of excitement to parish weekends, witness talks remind us of the good work to be done, renewed calls for sign-ups for Eucharistic Adoration are issued, and kids are everywhere – in our Catholic schools and in our faith formation programs -- filling us with hope and enthusiasm for our young Church. This is the time when we reexamine and reconfirm our stewardship. If you found yourself away from your parish this summer – either through neglect or through travel and visits to other parishes – now is the time to get reacquainted. Our parish is our primary faith community, where we build relationships based on our shared values and sacramental life, and fall is a wonderful way to come “home” to that community. Some things which will draw you closer to your faith community during this fall: • Visit, or better yet help with, the Boo Bash Festival. Spend time with people you may not have seen due to summer travels, and “meet and greet” any newcomers you spot.

• Make sure you visit your child’s faith formation class and introduce yourself to the catechist. • Consider a new ministry this year. Think of something that will reinvigorate you, provide the greatest service, bring out your best talents, and help you to meet more of your fellow parishioners. • Introduce yourself to your pastor. Now’s the time to get to know your priests and issue a dinner invitation. • Find out what adult faith formation classes or presenta-tions are offered for the fall, and commit to at least one. • Take inventory of your financial giving. Did you some-times neglect the parish offertory during the summer months? Take advantage of your parish’s online giving, or automatic withdrawal, so that your year-round stewardship helps provide the parish with a stable in-come. • Make Sunday Mass your top weekend priority, ahead of sports, school activities, or other temptations.



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Around the Diocese

St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church located at 220 N 14th Street is inviting everyone to join the 1st Nevada Chapter of the Legion of Mary every 1st Saturday of the month beginning October 5, 2013 at 9:00 am Mass fol-lowed by a rosary, prayers and meeting. For more infor-mation, please call Elizabeth at 202-1380.

Desert Days at Stillpoint “I will lure her into the desert and speak to her heart.” Hos.2:16 These Stillpoint Desert Days will entice us to slow down, to be quiet, to listen for the voice of the Holy within our hearts. Offering ritual, silence and prayer these Desert Days will be gift for anyone seeking a deeper relationship with the Divine. Time: 9:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Cost: Suggested donation of $15 per Desert Day Date: Monday, September 30th Guides: Kathy Ruud and Jane Fransioli, Stillpoint Spiritual Directors Date: Monday, October 28th Guides: Delise Sartini and Yolanda Nunez, Stillpoint Spiritual Directors Date: Monday, November 25th Guide: Sr. Rosalie Callen, CSJ, Stillpoint Spiritual Director

The St. Thomas More Society of Nevada invites you to attend the 2013 Las Vegas Diocese Red Mass and second an-nual St. Thomas More Gala At: Guardian Angel Cathedral 302 Cathedral Way on Tuesday October 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The St. Thomas More Gala will follow at the Four Seasons Hotel. Cocktails: 6:45 p.m. / Dinner and Program: 7:45 p.m. Attire: Cocktail Keynote Address delivered by Justice Samuel Alito, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court RSVP for Gala tickets by September 27, 2013 to Jane Ramos [email protected] / 702.892.2326

Empty Nesters!

Married couple needed! To provide

guidance, direction, love and support to pregnant young women, age 14-22

who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless as a result of their

pregnancy. If you are up for a challenge, this may be the job for you! Room and Board plus salary. For more

information: Contact: Kathleen Miller at Living

Grace Home 702-212-6472



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Liturgical Ministries

Victim Advocacy Number Advocacy is available for any individual who has been sexually and/or physically abused. The 24-hour hotline is: 235-7723

Adoration: Judy Galizia 480-0564

Traveling Blessed Mother: Judy Galizia 480-0564

Devotions

Cub Scouts: Jenn Haley 688-3273

Daisy Scouts: Maggie Griffith

[email protected] Knights of Columbus: Terry Ward 287-7132

Knights Ladies Auxiliary: Irene O’Rourke 256-8684

KofC Squires Don Wood 256-6606

Non-Affiliated

Altar Servers: Steve Schmitt 338-8658, Carol Borzage 228-7969 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Fr. Bede 804-8312 Funerals: 403-8416, Funeral Ministers: Patricia Muffley 683-2898 Margaret Terry 255-2157, Pat Torino 528-5004 Music Ministry: Dee Dee Brunelle 804-8308 Readers: Kevin Kacvinsky 271-1704 Sacristans: Terry Biles 672-4933, [email protected] Liturgical Scheduler: Cheryl Shaffer 804-8302, [email protected]

Other Ministries

Bereavement Ministry: Layna Woods 360-6689, Joyce MacAulay 754-5963 Busy Hands Crafters: Lynette Bearer 485-3774 Grief Support: Bob Landsperg 655-9191, Kay Varchetto 255-0929 Sponsor Couple Program: Deacon Aruna & Helen Silva [email protected] Mary & Martha Guild: Layna Woods 360-6689 Mothers, Faith, & Family: Nancy Finley 363-7170 RCIA: Fr. Bede Wevita 804-8304 Parents in Partnership: Jessica Nelsen [email protected] Justice/Peace & Respect Life: Nancy Finley 363-7170 Tony Moreno [email protected], Kevin Kacvinsky 271-1704 Rosary Makers: Lupy Ritzo 363-8691 Seton Singles (over 50): Kathy Lorenzo 804-8365 Vocation Committee: Chris Pristas 363-6931

Prayer List Recently: Arlene Bellinger Veda Quintana Kelly Charlotte Ann Anderson Lou Edward Pat Edwards Mack Previously announced: Marie Jonas Michael Jonas Joann Meskowski Bryna Barsky Jaime Caruso

Parish Council James Kohl, President Larry Brown Tom Carroll Elizabeth Donovan Craig Galati Edmund Finley Terri Janison Jeanne Kilduff Greg Korte Luzviminda Micabalo Valerie Murzl Alice Roybal-Benson Ken Ryan John Kilduff, Ex-Oficio

Finance Council John Kilduff, President Gil Castillo Steve Schmitt John Dube Juan Garcia Don Giancursio T.J. Matthews Carey Roybal-Benson

Monday, 9/30 Fr. McShane’s Bible Study 9:00am Rm 4 Tuesday, 10/1 Sandwich Makers 7:00am Rm 3 Busy Hands Crafters 9:00am Rm 4 New Beginnings 10:00am Hall, Rm 2 RCIA 7:00 pm Assembly Rm

This week at St. Elizabeth’s... Join Us!

Wednesday, 10/2 Bereavement Group 10:00am Hall, Rm 6 Thursday, 10/3 Friday, 10/4 Pet Blessing 9:00 am School Field

Saturday, 10/5 Wine & Cheese Social 5:00pm Hall (complimentary, join us!) Sunday, 10/6 Y.M. Certificate Program 9:00am Sch. Assembly Rm Donuts & Coffee after mass 9:00 am & 10:00 am in the Parish Hall (complimentary, join us!)

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