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 ● January 05, 2020 LITURGY, SPIRITUALITY & PARISH NEWS SAINT ELIZABETH TODAY’S READINGS ANN SETON First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (1774-1821) (Isaiah 60:1-6). January 4 Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that the Though her liturgical designation is Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus “Religious,” Elizabeth Seton, her feast-day through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). prayer reminds us, was also wife, mother, Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is the educator, foundress. Born into a wealthy newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12). Episcopalian family, Elizabeth married William The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Internation- Seton, whose untimely death in Italy where the young family sought healing for al Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. William’s tuberculosis, left her, at twenty-nine, a widow with five children. Inspired by the faith and charity of the Italian family with whom they stayed, Elizabeth embraced Catholicism despite her family’s disowning her and ceasing LIGHT OF THE WORLD financial support. This woman of many firsts (and several vocations!) opened the first free Catholic school, beginning the American Catholic educational Epiphany can be understood as an extension of the Nativity system, and founded the first American religious community for women, the of the Lord that we celebrate on December 25. While at Christ- Sisters of Charity. The tuberculosis that claimed her husband took also her mas we celebrate Jesus’ coming as the long-awaited king and oldest and youngest daughters and, finally, at just forty-seven, Elizabeth herself. Messiah of the Jewish people, on Epiphany we celebrate the Another first: in 1975 she was canonized the first native-born American saint. revelation that Jesus is the Savior and Light of all nations—Jews, Once asked to summarize her spirituality, she replied: “Faith lifts the staggering Gentiles, and all people. The star shines so brightly that it at- soul on one side, hope supports it on the other, experience says it must be, and tracts magi who come from far distant countries to worship Jesus. love says let it be!” They are not Jews, yet they are drawn to the Light of the world. The letter to the Ephesians reveals that the Light of the world was —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. for the Gentiles as well as the Jews—Christ gathers all people into the light of his love. The reading from Isaiah also describes a gathering of diverse peoples, but this time it is to the light that A Moment of Grace A Prayer for Refugees emanates from the people of God. God of our Wandering Ancestors, Long have we known That your heart is with the refugee: That you were born into time In a family of Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. refugees Fleeing violence in their homeland, Who then gathered up their hungry child And fled into alien country. Their cry, your cry, resounds through the ages: “Will you let me in?” Give us hearts that break open When our brothers and sisters turn to us with that same cry. Then surely all these things will follow: Ears will no longer turn deaf to their voices. Eyes will see a moment for grace instead of a threat. Tongues will not be silenced but will instead advocate. And hands will reach out— working for peace in their homeland, working for justice in the lands where they seek safe haven. Lord, protect all refugees in their travels. May they find a friend in me And so make me worthy Of the refuge I have found in you. AMEN READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; 4th Sunday of Advent: December 22, 2019 Mk 6:45-52 Envelope: $ TBD Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Plate: $ TBD Lk 4:14-22a Total: $ TBD Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary: December 29, 2019 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; TBD Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 This information not available at the time of publishing. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International TO Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. May God bless and reward you for your continued support to our Parish. The Epiphany of the Lord ● St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church ● Page 3 PARISH NEWS & EVENTS CALLED TO RENEW WE DID IT! CONGRATULATIONS $1,300,000 TO OUR WHOLE $1,725,313 PARISH FAMILY 402 AND $4,281 BLESSINGS 133% RESULTS TO ALL. AS OF 12/12/2019 NEW PARISHIONERS All new families are welcome to the Parish and encour- aged to become actively involved in parish ministries and activities. New parishioners should register at the Parish Center as soon as possible. Parishioners are asked to please use the weekly envelopes in making their contribu- tions. Thank you! ALL ARE WELCOME Are you new to the neighborhood? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Come in and join us. You are welcome here! eGiving through Faith Direct In many parishes eGiving has become a convenient way of making contributions. We are offering you that opportunity through Faith Direct, the leading electronic giving program for Catholic parishes throughout the country. Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your Church contributions through either direct debit from your checking/savings account or through your credit/ debit card. If you choose this method of giving there would be no need to write checks or search for envelopes. You would be able to apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings in the same way as many of you now use it to make your mortgage, car or utility payments. Brochures with more information are available in the church vestibule and Parish Center. You may sign up for the eGiving by visiting the webpage https://seasrh.org/online-giving/ 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 ● January 05, 2020 EVENTS HERE AND AROUND THE COMMUNITY... St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Society of St. Vincent de Paul TODAY FOOD DRIVE Widow to Widow Support Ministry SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Are you a Widow looking to meet other women also on a journey of overcoming grief and seeking support from We ask for your prayers and support in 2020 so that together we one another? If so, we would like to invite you to can continue to bring comfort and peace to our brothers and attend our next Breakfast Meeting on Monday, sisters who are poor and suffering. January 06, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at Marie Callender’s Restaurant in City of Industry. We are May the peace and joy of the New Year be yours! a positive and active group that offer much needed support to each other while keeping God in everything For more information, contact John Lopez at 562-277-3395 or by email at that we do. Please contact Linda Watson, Widow to [email protected] Widow Ministry through the Parish Office for more information. “The Lord is with us, we are Strong.” 2020 CALENDARS ARE NOW AVAILABLE St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church SUGGESTED DONATION $1 EACH Rowland Heights, CA Calendars are available in the 28th Anniversary church vestibule after Sunday Mass and at the Parish Center. Fiesta In honor of MAGNIFICAT® JANUARY 2020 Santo Niño is now available! & This is a printed, easy-to-read pocket-sized worship aid that can be Our Lady of Prompt used to follow the daily Mass and can also be read at home for Succor personal or family prayer.