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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 1835 Larkvane Road ● Rowland Heights, CA 91748-2503 Rev. John H. Keese Pastor Rev. Miguel Ángel Ruiz Associate Pastor Rev. Dominic Su Associate Pastor Rev. Michael Barry, SS.CC. Auxiliary Priest Steve Hillmann Deacon Peter Chu Deacon Ray Gallego Deacon Fe Musgrave Pastoral Associate Jo Anne Barce Business Manager ______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY MASSES Vigil (Saturday): 5:00 p.m. 6:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Spanish / Español: 8:00 a.m. Chinese: 3:30 p.m. PARISH CENTER Office Phone: (626) 964-3629 ● Fax: (626) 913-2209 ● Email: [email protected] Website: www.seasrh.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.● Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ● Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Office Phone: (626) 965-5792 ● Fax: (626) 913-0580 ● Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ● Friday-Sunday: CLOSED Coordinator of Religious Education: Suzann Oseguera ● Email: [email protected] Coordinator of Confirmation: Myron Villanueva ● Cell /Text: (626) 536-2153 ● Email: [email protected] Page 2 ● St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church ● December 8, 2019 LITURGY, SPIRITUALITY & PARISH NEWS The Guadalupano Group TODAY’S READINGS of First Reading — He shall bring justice for the afflicted; the earth shall overflow St. Elizabeth Ann Seton with the knowledge of the LORD (Isaiah 11:1-10). invites you to a great Psalm — Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever (Psalm 72). celebration in honor of Second Reading — Glorify God by living in harmony with one another, wel the coming each other as Christ welcomed you (Romans 15:4-9). Virgin of Guadalupe Gospel — Produce good fruit worthy of your baptism; repent, for the reign of God is near (Matthew 3:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commis- OUR LADY sion on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. OF GUADALUPE ROSARY NOVENA IN SPANISH December 3rd thru 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. Michael Killeen Hall (Stage) (Monday, December 9th the Rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. Followed by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Juan Diego Mass at 7:00 p.m. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH CELEBRATION Thursday, December 12, 2019 Mañanitas at 5:00 a.m. ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass at 5:30 a.m. (Following Mass everyone is invited to the Msgr. Michael Killeen Hall for ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE coffee and “pan dulce”.) th Monday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. EVENING SCHEDULE Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a wonderful way to 6:15 p.m. Aztec Dance “prepare the way of the Lord” and get ourselves ready for the 6:30 p.m. Offering of Flowers celebration of his birth. 6:45 p.m. Flags Parade PENANCE SERVICES IN THE SURROUNDING PARISHES: 7:00 p.m. Mass (Bilingual: English/Spanish) Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Folkloric Dance by Esperanza Flores and Food Sale St. Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Church ● 747 Meadowpass Rd., Walnut, California 91789 in the Msgr. Michael Killeen Hall. Friday, December 20th at 7:30 p.m. St. Denis Catholic Church ● 2151 S Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, CA 9176 ALL ARE WELCOME WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe NOVEMBER 24, 2019 Envelope: $ 12, 634.45 Plate: $ 3,547.00 Total: $ 16,181.45 Second Collection for Catholic Campaign for Human Development Total: $3,514.00 Thanksgiving Day: NOVEMBER 28, 2019 Total: $3,371.00 1st Sunday of Advent: DECEMBER 1, 2019 Envelope: $ 14,052.00 Plate: $ 3,406.00 Total: $ 17,458.00 May God bless and reward you for your continued support to our Parish. 2ndSunday of Advent ● St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church ● Page 3 PARISH NEWS & EVENTS CALLED TO RENEW WE DID IT! CONGRATULATIONS $1,300,000 TO OUR WHOLE $1,613,313.00 PARISH FAMILY 369 AND $4,372.00 BLESSINGS 124% RESULTS TO ALL. AS OF 11/27/2019 DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2019 TODAY 2ND COLLECTION FOR RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS PLEASE GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN A LIFETIME Like Sister de Lourdes and Sister Florence Kruczek (right), 91, some 30,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have spent their lives doing the Lord’s work. Most served for little or no pay, and now their religious communities do not have enough retirement savings. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for religious offers vital support for necessities, such as medications and nursing care. Please be generous. Roughly 94% of donations directly aid senior religious. Please make check payable to: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, December 9, 2019 (Not a Holy Day of Obligation) SCHEDULE OF MASSES 8:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 2019 It is that time of the year again. Time to begin to preparing for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. One of the many ways we do that is with our annual Christmas Pageant. This year’s Christmas Pageant will be on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Christmas Eve Mass at 5:00 p.m. 1st meeting, auditions for some parts and orientation is on Dec. 7th, 2019 at 10am to 12pm at Religious Education Center, Room 10. 2nd Meeting Sunday, Dec. 8th from 2pm-4pm at Religious Education Center, Room 10. 3rd meeting, Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10am-12pm at Religious Education Center, Room 6. 4th Meeting, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2pm-4pm at Religious Education Center, Room 10. More Rehearsal dates to come in the next bulletin. For further assistance or if you have any questions and/or concerns that you might have about the Christmas Pageant, please feel free to call Shawn Cobarrubias and leave a message on her voicemail at 909/896-6403 and/or you can send her an email at [email protected]. All ministries are invited to share their news. Please e-mail your bulletin announcement to: [email protected]. or Fax or drop them off at the Parish Center. Deadline is Thursday by 12:00 Noon— ten days prior to publication. Page 4 ● St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church ● December 8, 2019 EVENTS HERE AND AROUND THE COMMUNITY... St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Society of St. Vincent de Paul FOOD DRIVE TODAY SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare the way of the Lord.” This is what Advent is all about, for we are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reach out to those in need. Is there a family you know who would need a Christmas Dinner Food Basket? Please have them complete an application at the Parish Office. Perhaps you could also donate a food basket to a needy family, so that together we can help the suffering and poor to celebrate Christmas. God bless you! For more information, contact John Lopez at 562-277-3395 or by email at [email protected] “HEALING PATHWAYS” MANUP Grief Support Meeting is scheduled for Thursday: † JANUARY 2, 2020 AT 7:00 PM “ Grief ” is a journey on which you may feel isolated & alone; IN MSGR. MICHAEL KILLEEN HALL (H2 & H4) needing a strong shoulder to cry on, an understanding ear to listen or a comforting hug. We are here for you as you make that journey toward healing and peace. Christmas Thursday, December 12, 2019 7:30 P.M. - Religious Education Center, Memorial Poinsettia Flowers Classroom 6 This Christmas you can remember your loved ones by donating a potted poinsettia in their memory. These flowers will be used to enhance the Grief holds memories nothing can heal; environment of our church. You can begin bringing your potted poinsettia on But love holds memories no one can steal. th Monday, December 16 to the Parish Center. Fill out a card with the Name of For More Information Call: the Person/s which the flower is dedicated to and hang it in the Christmas tree. Linda Dumont (626) 964-0314 19th ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Hosted by St. John Vianney Catholic Church 1345 Turnbull Canyon Blvd., Hacienda Heights, CA Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. ● Mesa Robles Middle School Make your pledge at : ourmissionla.org/give ● St. John Vianney Catholic Community ● Los Altos High School ● Wilson High School ● The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pledge envelopes available at the Parish Center Office. Your gifts to FREE ADMISSION ● FREE WILL OFFERING TAKEN FOR Together in Mission ensure that every Catholic living in the THE EAST SAN GABRIEL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS Archdiocese has a parish to celebrate their faith and access to the sacraments. You are living your faith through your actions when you support Together in Mission. We are counting on the generosity of all so that together we can give this gift to our brothers and sisters who are most in need. 2019 GOAL PARISH GOAL: $102.000.00 $17.1 MILLION AMOUNT PLEDGED: $97,930.00 96.0% AMOUNT PAID: $91,548.24 89.8% DIFFERENCE OVER/(UNDER) GOAL VS. AMOUNT PAID: ($10,451.76) -10.2% RESULTS THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2019 for your pledge! 2nd Sunday of Advent ● St.