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1811 Pueblo Vista Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89128 Parish Office 702-228-8311 Fax 702-228-8310 School 702- 804-8328 www.seaslv.org CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm Mon.-Sat.: 8:00am ADORATION Mon.-Fri.: 8:30am-7:00pm. Sat.: 8:30am-3:00pm. ) Closed during Triduum, Holy Days, and public holidays.) RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 8:30am (or by appointment) MORNING PRAYER Mon.-Sat: 7:10am, Chapel ROSARY Mon.-Sat: 7:30am, Chapel PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm Sat.: 8:30am-4:00pm Closed daily: 12pm-1:00pm CHURCH OPENS Mon.-Sat.: 7:00am Sun.: 5:30am Welcome to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Mass Intentions We are glad you are here! 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 and seaslv.org. Saturday 8:00am 4:00pm 09/20 †Laurent Lamothe †Cruz & Alice Carbajal Sunday 6:30am 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 09/21 †Andrew & Stella Slominski †Gail Battle †Edmund & Catherine Pickering Book of Intentions †Joseph & Anna Terranova Parishioners of SEAS Monday 8:00am 09/22 †George Kotil Tuesday 8:00am 09/23 †Ann Hermanny Anointing 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, please call the answering service at 702-3889571. A priest will then contact you. The Sacrament is also offered communally within the Mass. Watch the bulletin for upcoming Anointing of the Sick Masses, scheduled on a quarterly basis. Baptism or infants and children up to 7 years of age are celebrated on Sundays either during Mass or at 1:45pm. Parents should attend the baptism class on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Church. Marriage 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 preparation required for the Sacrament of Marriage. The first step is for both parties to meet with Fr. Bede Wevita. To make an appointment please call the parish office. Vocations Please consult with one of the priests. Holy Communion to the Sick If you are homebound, please call Tom & Patty at 702-285-5573 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. Funerals 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 available. 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. Parish Staff Clergy Deacon Joe Deegan Deacon Steve Doucet Deacon Aruna Silva Fr. Gem Bandivas, Parochial Vicar Fr. Bede Wevita, Pastor Children’s Faith Formation Patricia Pavliga, Faith Formation Asst. 702-804-8306, [email protected] Helen Silva, Director of Faith Formation 702-804-8351, [email protected] Parish Office...702-228-8311 Rosie Arellano, Executive Assistant 702-804-8312, [email protected] Helen Little, Accountant 702-804-8315, [email protected] Ninette Harrington, Gift Shop 702-804-8301, [email protected] Cheryl Shaffer, Receptionist 702-804-8302, [email protected] Steve Schmitt, Parish Manager 702-804-8305, [email protected] Ingrid Quinlan, Volunteer Coordinator 702-804-8310, [email protected] Outreach Kelsea Cerza, Outreach Asst. 702-804-8314, [email protected], Maureen Cerza, Kitchen Coordinator/Asst. 702-804-8307, [email protected] Jeanne Kilduff, Outreach Coordinator 702-804-8311, [email protected] School Office...702-804-8324 Dr. Carey Roybal-Benson, Principal 702-804-8390, [email protected] Wednesday 09/24 †Joyce & Alice Aldonis 8:00am Thursday 8:00am 09/25 †Joseph & Kathryn Bland Friday 8:00am 09/26 Novena for the Deceased Saturday 8:00am 4:00pm 09/27 †Marion Blagdan †Rolando Enriquez Sunday 6:30am 8:00am 09/28 †Theresa Clark †Salvacion Co, Gonzalo & Aquilina Puzalan Book of Intentions †Edwin Abreu †Andrew Blagdan Parishioners of SEAS 10:00am 12:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Mass Intentions may be requested by visiting the parish during office hours. 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. Mass intentions are filled on a first come first served basis. The priest silently remembers the intention as he celebrates the Eucharist. Mass intentions are not announced during the celebration of the Mass. Worship Dee Dee Brunelle, Dir. Music Ministry 702-804-8308, [email protected] William Vaughan, Pastoral Associate 702-804-8362, [email protected] Prayer List Recently: Gordon Parker Maja Doherty, Nick Ranieri, Janet Knapik, Amal Youngblood, Previously announced: Jim Youngblood, James & Alice Shields Youth & Young Adult Ministry Meghan Hernandez, Dir. Youth Ministry 702-804-8313, [email protected] Natasha Nelson, Youth Ministry Assistant 702-804-8372, [email protected] 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 delete names. Parish Office 702-228-8311 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Offertory and Attendance Pastor’s Note September 13-14, 2014 Dear Parishioners, 4:00pm Vigil 6:30am 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Mailed-in Online I would like to thank everyone who supported our “Stuff the Truck” Food Drive held last weekend. Your kind and very generous donations provided nearly 5 tons of food to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. Thank you also to our John and Jeanne Kilduff for arranging the food drive and our staff and volunteers for your continued dedication to the success of this program. Everyone involved made this such a success and we can’t thank you enough. You are feeding the hungry and you are doing it for Christ. May God bless you abundantly. 6,088.50 5,867.50 6,773.00 5,576.00 3,268.00 3,902.00 2,798.40 935.88 4,362.00 39,571.28 CSA Pledges (as of 9/9/14) CSA Assessment Overage (Parish Rebate) Participating Families Air-conditioning unit Still Needed for Faith Formation Still Needed for School Tuition Reduction In just under 5 weeks, our Parish hall and campus will transforms into a Halloween festival with loads of fun for the families and friends of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Our Boo Bash Festival and International Food Fair will be held in on Saturday, October 25 and there will be games for the children, beverage and snacks to enjoy and decorations that will put you in the Halloween Spirit. There will be , live entertainment and a raffle with a grand prize of $3,500! The wonderful international foods associated with the many cultures that make up St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will be prepared with love by parishioners who take great pride in their heritage. German Bratwurst, Springrolls from Vietnam, Lumpia from the Philippines, Tacos from Mexico, Italian pastas, and of course All-American cheeseburgers will be just of few of the many dishes available for you to enjoy. But that is not all! We are still hoping families will come forward to host their favorite cuisine. How about a Polish or Indian booth? Consider showing us your culinary skills and prepare one or two of your favorite dishes for others to enjoy. Our Church is universal and we want all of its beautiful cultures represented and to show just how diverse we are. Or , if you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, sponsor a booth and help those cooking with their out-of-pocket expenses. Contact Steve Schmitt for more information. Please help us make this a night to remember and plan on bringing your family, friends, and neighbors to the Boo Bash Festival. Everyone will have a wonderful time while supporting our largest fundraiser of the year. Yours in Christ, Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Offering Attendance 860 489 710 1,190 726 600 616 302,155 234,448 $67,707 751 40,000 100,000 50,000 Upcoming Diocesan and Parish Special Collections 10/4-October Building Maintenance Fund 10/12-Special Collection for the Middle East/Support for Sister Parish* Special Collection for the Middle East Our Diocese will take a special collection on October 11-12, 2014 to provide support to Christians and other minorities facing persecution and ongoing violence in the Middle East. “An appeal to all families: When you say your prayers, remember all those forced from their homes in Iraq.” *Funds received for the “Support for Sister Parish” collection scheduled for October 12th will support immediate humanitarian and pastoral needs in the Middle East. Thank you for your support of this special collection and for your con–Pope Francis tinued prayers for the victims of this crisis. -3- September 21, 2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 702-228-8311 Parish Office Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Altar Flower Dedication 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. Readings for the Week Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 -- 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32 Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Tuesday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio); Autumn begins Wednesday: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) 5775 begins at sunset Friday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Saturday: St. Vincent de Paul A Stewardship Moment Today’s Readings From an early age, we tend to distort the concept of “fairness”: “I am good. I deserve good things. I am not receiving good things. Something must be wrong. Who’s going to fix it?” We also know the age-old expression: “Who ever said life was fair?” Jesus knew this expression when he offered his parable in today’s Gospel reading. Christian stewards acknowledge, with humility, that they receive good things from the Lord in abundance; even if these gifts are not the ones they think they need when they need them. Consider which servants you identify with most in the Gospel reading, the ones who demand “fairness”, or that final servant who, seemingly, deserves the least. First Reading -- Turn to the LORD who is generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:6-9). Psalm -- The Lord is near to all who call upon him (Psalm 145). Second Reading -- Live your lives in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a). Gospel -- The last will be first, and the first will be last (Matthew 20:1-16a). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Support our Bulletin Our weekly bulletin is made possible by the advertisements found on pages 16 through 19. 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 Paul Clark at 702-717-2205 September 21, 2014 -4- Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office 702-228-8311 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time generosity is the real point. Those who realize how blessed they are in being called to do God's work have no problem sharing that blessing with others. When we see how much God loves us, we naturally want to respond with love and service of our own. That is what the grumblers, both in the parable and in Matthew's church, were missing. Management Unfair Notice any difference between the attitude of Paul in the second reading and that of the workers in the Matthew's Gospel? The workers grumble because the latecomers got the same pay as those who worked all day. Paul has worked for the Lord for years, yet he thinks it is better to keep working than to claim his reward of eternal life. Contrast that with Paul, who loves the Philippians so much that he is willing to put off his heavenly reward if he can help any more people come to Christ. Paul is more interested in their welfare than in his own reward. That is the attitude that Jesus hopes for in all his disciples. We can love him so much that we can't help but share that love with those around us. We can be so grateful for what he has done for us that we will suffer anything with joy. We can care more about bringing Jesus to others than we do about our own comfort or even our lives. We can do this because we know the Lord's ways are not fair--they are more generous than we can imagine! Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. The workers grumbled because the landowner gave the same wages to the ones who only worked for an hour. (You can imagine the picket signs: Vinedressers Local on Strike: Management Unfair!) Sometimes we see this parable as an explanation for why sinners who repent on their deathbed can get to heaven. But Matthew was more likely referring to the Jews who had served God for centuries and now see newcomer Gentiles claiming equality in the church. They were complaining about God's generosity in reaching out to all peoples, not just the chosen few. God's The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Through the seasons and feasts of the liturgical year, the Church “unfolds the whole mystery of Christ.” Notice that the Council Fathers did not say “mysteries,” but “mystery.” We do not celebrate a different mystery at Christmas than at Easter. Rather, we celebrate different aspects of the Paschal Mystery. At Christmas, we celebrate “the beginnings of our redemption” in the Incarnation of Christ (The Roman Missal, Prayer at the Vigil Mass of Christmas). At Easter, we celebrate the fullness of redemption in the Lord’s Resurrection. In the feasts of the saints, we honor those who died with Christ and who now share in his eternal life. In the feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we honor the first disciple of Christ, who participates in a special way in God’s plan for our salvation. Through the rich prayers and traditions of the liturgical year, the central mystery of our faith — the Paschal Mystery — is revealed to us. “Within the cycle of a year . . . the Church unfolds the whole mystery of Christ” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 102) Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time The 50th Anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: A Parish Celebration © 2013 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. Orders: 1-800-933-1800. Written by Kyle Lechtenberg. Text from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy © 1982, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL). Imprimatur granted by the Reverend Monsignor John F. Canary, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago on June 5, 2013. -5- September 21, 2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 702-228-8311 Parish Office Catechetical Sunday MORAL DEVELOPMENT AND CATHOLIC CONSCIENCE FORMATION: NOTES FOR NEW CATECHISTS AND PARENTS The way we approach moral catechesis and conscience formation will vary somewhat depending upon the developmental level of the individual. time to teach children that God made them because he loves them, and that he invites them to imitate him in showing love for one another in concrete ways. When the preschool child understands, "God made me," the next logical questions are, "Why did God make me?," and, "Why did God make me the way I am?" During these years, children can learn, for example, that God gave them hands to help others, voices to praise God and to talk with friends and family, and eyes to see God's beautiful world. Moral catechesis for the really young preschool years should focus on learning to forgive and asking for forgiveness. Preschool and kindergarten children are just beginning to understand the expectations of adults in their lives. They need limits and structure, and guidelines should be supported by positive consequences when behavior is appropriate and logical negative consequences when it is not. This is a wonderful In the elementary school years, when children have reached the age of reason, catechists have an excellent opportunity to share the Ten Commandments, presented on a developmentally appropriate level, to help the child better understand when they are, and are not, doing God's will. Catechists should explain that the Human development refers to the way in which individuals grow and change over their lifespan. Growth in cognitive understanding, social skills, and self-regulation all have an impact on the moral development and conscience formation of the individual. To be as effective as possible in forming individuals for a life of discipleship, catechists should know about the typical stages of human development. September 21, 2014 -6- reason God commands us to do some things and avoid other things is that he knows what is good and bad for us and only wants what is good. In light of the New Covenant, the Ten Commandments should be presented in the context of the Great Commandment of Jesus Christ, as all of the Commandments relate to loving God and others. The Beatitudes are also critically important content for moral catechesis, but they are more principles of living than laws, making them somewhat more abstract. For this reason, the child's understanding of the Beatitudes and their practical application will increase over the course of the elementary years. Children in the early elementary “As catechists, we should school understand how years individuals grow and may feel change with regard to some moral thinking and guilt and reasoning if we wish to shame as assist them in forming a they Catholic conscience.” become aware of God's rules and realize they have not always followed them. Catechists might feel tempted to tell them, "God doesn't expect us to be perfect," but in fact, Jesus does call us to "be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Mt 5:48). A better approach would be a message that simultaneously promotes a positive self-image and continued efforts to be virtuous with God's help. You can challenge children to think of ways that Jesus was perfect and how they could do those things in Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office 702-228-8311 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Catechetical Sunday their own lives. Use words like the following: "When we sin, we deliberately choose actions that are harmful to our relationship with God, ourselves, and/or others. God is merciful and forgives us when we are truly sorry. Through God's grace and our cooperation with it, we can strive to heal those wounded relationships and grow in goodness." Catechists should also help children distinguish between "mistakes" (e.g., "I accidentally bumped into a classmate") and "sins" (e.g., "I deliberately bumped into a classmate and caused him to hurt himself"). In learning this distinction, children are developing an age-appropriate moral conscience. Because elementary school–age children are such concrete thinkers, good and bad choices, or loving and unloving actions, should be presented in terms of concrete examples that apply to their everyday life. Role-play of good choices will further increase understanding and may elicit a greater desire to make good choices. In the later elementary and middle school years, children are moving into a period of more abstract thought, and they are able to begin internalizing standards of behavior. In other words, they begin to have the capacity to make moral choices not based on what will happen externally but on their inner understanding of right and wrong. This is a critical time for conscience formation, as the standards they internalize will continue to guide them as they grow and mature. A Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time reexamination of the Beatitudes and Commandments, as well as a study of virtues, can be helpful. This is especially effective when learning occurs in the context of identity formation, which is such a critical issue in these years. God has a unique plan for everyone's life. Each person should do all he or she can to discover and embrace that plan, which is one's personal vocation. Children this age should be prompted to think about what God's plan for them might be and what habits and goals would help bring that plan to fruition. They should also be taught an understanding of "mercy." In the high school and young adult years, individuals continue this development of identity, and this can be supported by discussions of vocation and behaviors consistent with our state in life and our identity as sons and daughters of God. Teens and young adults sometimes begin to question and struggle with Church teachings, including moral teachings. This struggle can be a natural part of the transition from being Catholic because it was how they were raised, to being Catholic because it is what they believe. Reassure them that they are called to be a part of the Church as they seek thorough answers that are built upon -7- universal truths to their questions, which they grapple with as they strive to grow in their faith. Help them see that even their struggle to understand their faith is an important part of growing in faith, and a means to help them hold onto and internalize their Catholic identity. Finally, and most importantly, a discussion of moral catechesis would not be complete without some mention of the example of the catechist. The General Directory for Catechesis speaks of the "solid spirituality and transparent witness of life" that is so vital to this ministry (Congregation for the Clergy, General Directory for Catechesis[Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1997], no. 156). It is important that all catechists remember that the example they set for others is the most practical and meaningful teaching they provide. An openness to God's grace and the work of the Holy Spirit help to ensure faithful teaching not only in word but in action. Joseph D. White, PhD Copyright © 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted to duplicate this work without adaptation for non-commercial use. September 21, 2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 702-228-8311 Parish Office Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 2014 -8- Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office 702-228-8311 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Catechetical Sunday-Family Resource CHILDREN'S UNDERSTANDNG OF SIN AND GOD'S FORGIVENESS As children reach the age of reason (usually around age seven), developmental changes in their thinking make them more aware of the fact that the world works according to rules. They understand the laws of cause and effect, and they learn that rules and guidelines bring order to our lives and communities. As they learn about God's rules, they will simultaneously realize that they haven't always followed them. This can cause some children guilt and shame. We can help them feel good about who they are but also realize the need to keep growing in goodness by saying the following: "Everyone has sinned, but when we sin, we are being less than we were made to be. God is merciful and forgives us when we are truly sorry. Through God's grace and our cooperation with it, we can grow in goodness." Children might sometimes need help understanding the difference between a sin and an accident. They need reassurance that sin involves an intentional act and that spilling a glass of milk, for example, is not a sin. It's impor- tant also that we be patient with their unintentional mishaps. We can confuse them if we treat an accident as a purposeful act. Preparing for the Sacrament There are several ways families can prepare for a child's first celebration of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: ″ Parents, be sure to model forgiveness for your children—both inside and outside the home. Let “It's critical that, as children learn about God's laws, they see their parents working to follow them faithfully.” them see you working things out with others. You have a unique opportunity to model mercy, grace, and forgiveness as you say you are sorry, ask forgiveness of one another, and forgive each other. Don't argue in front of your kids about rules for their behavior, adult-oriented issues, or very emotional issues that are likely to lead to a heated exchange. However, with smaller issues, let them see you express different points of view and arrive at a compromise. ″ Be a good example. It's critical that, as children learn about God's laws, they see their parents working to follow them faithfully. For example, when children learn that the third Commandment (to keep the Sabbath day holy) means, for Catholics, going to Mass every Sunday, children can become confused if their parents are choosing not to go to Mass. This puts children in a very difficult dilemma, in which they have to choose between believing their parents are in sin or that God's laws do not really matter. Continued on p. 10 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time -9- September 21, 2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 702-228-8311 Parish Office Catechetical Sunday-Outreach News Children this age are very concrete thinkers. They need to see us practicing what we preach. ″ As a family, pray the Act of Contrition and other traditional Catholic prayers (some of which might be given as a penance in the sacrament). Choose a different prayer each night, and pray just before bedtime, or pray a prayer in the car on the way to or from school or errands. ″ Let kids see you (and other family members, such as older siblings) going to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. One particularly good op- portunity would be at a parishwide penance service with individual confession. Many parishes have these services in Advent and Lent. Of course, celebrating the sacraments year-round as a family practice is the ultimate goal for each family. In these services, children can often see the sacrament being celebrated (though, of course, they don't hear what is being said). It's also important for kids to see that their parents need God's forgiveness too, and celebrating the sacrament also allows us to partake of God's grace as we build a home of love and recon- ciliation. A child's first celebration of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation can be a powerful family experience of God's mercy and love. It is an important milestone for your child as he or she continues on the path to all the good things God has planned for his or her life—a means of experiencing, in a very particular and powerful way, God's love and mercy. Adapted from The Catholic Family Prepares to Celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation by Joseph D. White, PhD Copyright © 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted to duplicate this work without adaptation for non-commercial use. Close to 5 tons of food donated! You filled 8 of these... Stuff the Truck Food Drive A special shout out to all who volunteered last weekend in 95°+ temperatures. Your tenacity was much appreciated! September 21, 2014 Words cannot express how grateful we are for the overwhelming response to our “Stuff the Truck” food drive last weekend. You might not know this, but we put this drive together in a week and cannot believe how you responded! You donated almost 5 tons of food, valued at $20,000! You truly care about the families who are struggling and it certainly showed in this “pop-up” food drive. God bless you all! - 10 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office 702-228-8311 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Parish News Learn More About Our Faith RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for those who are considering if they want to become Catholic, however all are welcome to attend RCIA sessions. The sessions can be an excellent way to (re-)learn much about our rich Catholic Faith. Sessions start on Tuesday, September 2nd in the Parish Hall at 7 PM. The list below shows the RCIA session topics for the next few weeks. 23-Sep-14 30-Sep-14 Jesus – Lord, Messiah / Jesus – Teacher and Savior The Holy Spirit: The Power of Love 7-Oct-14 The Blessed Trinity: Unity in Community 14-Oct-14 People of God: The Christian Community 21-Oct-14 28-Oct-14 Liturgical Year Christian Mystery—Celebration of Sacraments The RCIA session on 23-Sep-14 will be in the School Lunch Room. If you have questions about becoming Catholic or receiving First Holy Communion or the Sacrament of Confirmation as an adult, please contact Deacon Steve Doucet at [email protected] or at 702-804-8303. “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! Animal Blessing Thursday, October 3, 2014 at 3:00PM 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. Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 11 - September 21, 2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 702-228-8311 Parish Office Parish News September 21, 2014 - 12 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office 702-228-8311 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Parish News Classes have begun! Don’t wait! Space is limited. Registration Forms are available at www.seaslv.org Children ages 3 through 8th Grade Registrations are accepted in the Faith Formation Office during the hours of : Youth in grades 9th through 12th Registrations are accepted in the Youth Ministry Office during the hours of: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mondays from 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Wednesdays from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Thursdays from 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Youth Ministry Office: 702-804-8313 Faith Formation Office: 702-804-8306 Way to Go! Last weekend’s hospitality was hosted by the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Eighth Grades Classes. We would like to thank the teachers, students and their parents for all their hard work. Great job everyone! Volunteer Opportunity Hospitality Ministry Please help us improve the parking experience by volunteering your time and becoming a Parking Lot Monitor. Benefits Include:– Meeting your fellow parishioners Getting involved Improving safety in the parking areas Improve parking space utilization Sunshine therapy If you are interested, please speak to Fr. Bede or send him an email with your questions and contact information to [email protected]. The Hospitality Ministry serves members of our community by providing refreshments and a place for community fellowship after Saturday and Sunday morning Masses, in an atmosphere that encourages the development of new friendships and the solidification of old friendships. We need dozens of volunteers for this ministry, making coffee, serving juice and replenishing donuts and cookies. For more information on Volunteer opportunities and how you may assist us in this wonderful ministry please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Ingrid Quinlan at 702-804-8310. Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 13 - September 21, 2014 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 702-228-8311 Parish Office Parish News Marriage Encounter The second reading calls us to “conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ”. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend helps your marriage to be a sign for the world. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is on September 26-28th in the Las Vegas area. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, call Steve and Terri Sharp at 702-589-0068 or go to www.lvloveyourspouse.org. For information on Spanish-language weekends, call Javier and Maria Lopez at 243-5934 or 206-4270. Young Adult Ministry St. Elizabeth Ann Seton-Parish Hall Friday, October 3 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday, October 4 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sunday, October 5 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday, October 6 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 7 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday, October 8 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us for the SEAS Sticks for Bricks Golf Outing On November 17, 2014 at 11:00AM All proceeds benefit SEAS Catholic School! Registration is now available on www.seasgolf.golfreg.com. September 21, 2014 Calling all young adults in their twenties and thirties! Married, not married; kids, no kids — come share a meal with your peers! Don’t worry about being a great cook, it’s the fellowship that matters. Our next dinner is on September 26th. Contact Meghan Hernandez for more details: [email protected] or 702804-8313. - 14 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office 702-228-8311 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church Parish News Living Our Faith Values and Ethics in the Workplace “Ethics in the Marketplace” is the title of the ministry of Jesuit, Fr. Max Oliva, who makes his home in the Vegas valley. Father Oliva is the presider for the 12:10 P.M. Mass at the Cathedral on the last Tuesday of each month. The focus of his homilies is “Living One’s Faith in the Workplace.” Please mark your calendar for: SEPTEMBER 30th, OCTOBER 28th, NOVEMBER 25th, and DECEMBER 30th. For information on Father’s work, see his web site: www.ethicsinthemarketplace.com. Guardian Angel Cathedral is located at 302 Cathedral Way Las Vegas, NV 89109. Music Ministry We are presently accepting new members/ instrumentalists in the choirs! Celestial Voices Choir (Grades 3-7) - Rehearses Wednesdays, 3:45 pm-5:00 pm Young Adult Choir (8th Grade—College) - Rehearses Wednesdays, 5:00 pm-6:15 pm Adult Choir (College students welcome) - Rehearses Thursdays, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Instrumentalists: If you are interested in playing at Mass, please contact Dee Dee Brunelle for an audition. You must be able to read music and be an above average to professional level player. For more information contact Dee Dee Brunelle, Director of Music Ministry, at [email protected] or 702-804-8308. Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Buy-in for $50.00 Each player is to receive $1,500 in chips Pre-Tournament Add-On for $10.00 You will receive $500 in chips Re-Buy for $25.00 only during the 1st hour and receive $1,500 in chips. The player must be completely busted before re-buying. Re-buys are unlimited during the first hour. 1st Break Add-On for $25.00 Player will receive $1,500 in chips; this is a one-time purchase. 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Ingrid Quinlan 702-804-8310 Non-Affiliated Cub Scouts ........................... Cathy and Kelly Williams 702-580-2166 Daisy Scouts ......................... Angela Fernandez 207-651-6454,[email protected] Girl Scouts............................ Maggie Griffith 702-540-0840,[email protected] Knights of Columbus ............ Terry Ward 702-287-7132 KofC Ladies Auxiliary ........... Pat T. 702-541-6311 KofC Squires ......................... Don Woods 702-254-6606 Marriage Encounter .............. Steve and Terri Sharp 702-589-0068 Retrouvaille (Re-tro-vi) ......... Chuck and Carol Moore 702-604-1006 Parish Weekly Calendar Sunday, 9/21 Coffee & Donuts 7:30 am, Rm 5 Monday, 9/22 Fr. McShane Bible Study 9:00 am, Rm 4 Tuesday, 9/23 Sandwich Makers 7:00 am, Rm 3,4 Busy Hands Crafters 9:00 am, Rm 3,4 New Beginnings 10:00 am, Rm 2 Faith Formation Orientation 4:00 pm, Rm 5 RCIA 7:00 pm, Rm 5 Parish Pastoral Council James Kohl, President Jessica Abad-Santos Larry Brown Tom Carroll Craig Galati Edmund Finley Jeanne Kilduff Greg Korte Luzviminda Micabalo Valerie Murzl Bill Singletary Megan Shingleton Alice Roybal-Benson Ex-Oficio, John Kilduff Finance Council John Kilduff, President John Dube Don Giancursio T.J. Matthews Margo Lamuraglia Victoria Umphress Ex-Oficio Carey Roybal-Benson Steve Schmitt School Advisory Council George Rogers, Chair Aggie Evert Jessica Nelsen Neal Umphress Kelly Simonson Jason Cavizo Mary Chapman Jay Simpson Jennifer Moore Ex-Oficio John Kilduff James Kohl Carey Roybal-Benson Steve Schmitt Victim Advocacy Advocacy is available for any individual who has been sexually and/or physically abused. The 24-hour hotline is: 702-235-7723/ Wednesday, 9/24 Friday, 9/26 Bereavement Group 10:00 am, Rm 1,2 High School Youth Group 6:00 pm, Youth Room Rosary Makers 8:30 am, Rm 3,4 Saturday, 9/27 Thursday, 9/25 Faith Formation Orientation 4:00 pm, Rm 5 Parkinson’s Class 11:00 am, Church Rm 2 Wine & Cheese Social 4:30 pm, Rm 5