Mass Schedule: Daily Masses: Monday—Saturday: 8:00 AM Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM & 6:00PM Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Reconciliation/Confession Schedule Saturday 2:00-3:30 PM and by appointment 9728 W. Palmeras Drive, Sun City, AZ 85373-2254 ● (623) 972-2129 ● Fax (623) 974-0654 ● www.sescc.org SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017 ST. ELIZABETH SETON Parish Office Hours Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM - Noon & 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM-Noon For Medical Emergencies, Anointing of the Sick or Last Rites After office hours please call (623) 972-2129 and press menu 6 to leave your name, phone number and your mes- sage a priest will answer or return your call. Liturgy of the Hours: Evening Prayer Monday through Friday 5:30 PM *Special Mass: Our Lady of Guadalupe Tuesday, December 12th at 4:00pm Blessed Sacrament Adoration First Friday of the Month at 8:30 AM with Benediction at 12:00 PM Every other Friday of the Month at 8:30 AM with Benediction at 9:00 AM
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Mass Schedule: Daily Masses: Monday—Saturday: 8:00 AM
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil:
4:00 PM & 6:00PM
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Reconciliation/Confession Schedule
Saturday 2:00-3:30 PM and by appointment
9728 W. Palmeras Drive, Sun City, AZ 85373-2254 ● (623) 972-2129 ● Fax (623) 974-0654 ● www.sescc.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017
ST. ELIZABETH SETON Parish Office Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM - Noon
& 1:00 - 4:00 PM,
Friday: 8:00 AM-Noon
For Medical Emergencies,
Anointing of the Sick or Last
Rites
After office hours please call
(623) 972-2129
and press menu 6 to leave your
name, phone number and your mes-
sage a priest will answer or return
your call.
Liturgy of the Hours: Evening
Prayer
Monday through Friday 5:30 PM
*Special Mass:
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tuesday, December 12th at 4:00pm
Blessed Sacrament Adoration
First Friday of the Month at
8:30 AM
with Benediction at 12:00 PM
Every other Friday of the Month at
8:30 AM
with Benediction at 9:00 AM
The Sanctuary Candle is for:
The Ignatius Family
For the week of: Dec. 10th to 16th
Requested by: Jane Martin
Please keep Them in your daily prayers.
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Sunday, December 10th
7:00 Parishioners Fr. Kilian
9:00 Catherine & Lawrence McHugh Fr. Sylvester
11:00 Rose Infantino Fr. Bill
Monday, December 11th
8:00 Walter Gohl Fr. Walker
Tuesday, December 12th
8:00 Patrick Langan Fr. Bill
4:00 Parishioners Fr. Kilian
Wednesday, December 13th
8:00 Roy Cameron Fr. Walker
Thursday, December 14th
8:00 John Johnson Fr. Kilian
Friday, December 15th
8:00 Roy Cameron Fr. Bill
Saturday, December 16th
8:00 Bob Pfeifer Fr. Sylvester
4:00 Parishioners Fr. Bill
6:00 Clarice Baustert Fr. Kilian
Sunday, December 17th
7:00 The Pyrczak Family (L) Fr. Sylvester
9:00 Aaron Hayes Fr. Bill
11:00 Helen Janiak Fr. Kilian
¨ Presider subject to change without notice.
(L)=Living
Sunday, December 10th
8:00AM-Parish Library Open (Library)
11:00AM-Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Fatima Rm)
3:00PM-Christmas Concert & (Church/Hall)
Monday, December 11th
12:30PM-Solo Club Cards (Library)
5:30PM-Evening Prayer (Church)
Tuesday, December 12th
8:30AM-Coffee Tuesday (Library)
9:00AM-Faith Sharing (Mt Carmel Rm)
11:00AM-Rehearsal for 7am Choir (Church)
11:00AM-Yoga (Dcn Tone Rm)
5:30PM-Evening Prayer (Church)
6:30PM-Knights of Columbus Rosary (Hall)
7:00PM-Knights of Columbus Meeting (Dcn Tone Rm)
7:00PM-Columbiettes Meeting (Guadalupe Room)
Wednesday, December 13th
8:00AM-Library Workers (Library)
8:30AM-Devotion to St Elizabeth (Church)
9:00AM-Advent Penance Service (Church)
9:00AM-Grief Share Class (Mt Carmel Rm)
1:00PM-Choir Music Preparation (Church)
5:30PM-Evening Prayer (Church)
6:00PM-Children & Youth Faith Formation (Hall)
6:30PM-Advent Penance Service (Church)
Thursday, December 14th
11:30AM-Seton Women’s Society Christmas Lunch(Hall)
1:00PM-Choir Rehearsal (Church)
5:30PM-Evening Prayer (Church)
6:00PM-Choir Rehearsal (Church)
6:30PM-Queen of Peace Rosary (Library)
6:30PM-RCIA (Lourdes Rm)
Friday, December 15th
8:30AM-Adoration (Church)
9:30AM-Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting (Guadalupe Rm)
4:30PM-AA Meeting (Guadalupe Rm)
5:00PM-Ministry of Care Christmas Party (Hall)
5:30PM-Evening Prayer (Church)
Saturday, December 16th
8:00AM-KOC 1st Degree Practice (Hall)
8:30AM-Liturgy Committee Meeting (Guadalupe Rm)
After All Masses SVDP Shoebox Collection (Courtyard)
CANDLE BY OUR BLESSED MOTHER
The candle is for:
Mrs. Catherine Kunkel
For the week of:
December 10th to 16th
Requested by: Mr & Mrs Matthew Verderosa
Please keep Catherine in your daily prayers.
CANDLE BY SAINT JOSEPH
The candle is for:
Albert Lucchesi
For the week of:
December 10th to 16th
Requested by: The Lucchesi Family
Please keep Albert in your daily prayers.
December 10, 2017 ~ 2nd Sunday of Advent 3
MINISTRIES AND GROUPS
Group Name Contact Information Meeting Days/Times
A.A. Sandra: 583-1978 Every Friday at 4:30 pm in the Guadalupe Room
Evening Prayer Mike Hammett: 815-9534 Monday-Friday 5:30 pm in the Church
Finance Council Jack Armour: 566-3716 Closed Meeting
Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting Maureen Kight: 602-503-5379 Every Friday at 9:30 am in the Guadalupe Room
Knights of Columbus Fred Brown: 972-0276 2nd Tuesday of the month, Rosary at 6:30 pm, meeting at 7:00 pm
Library Workers Kathleen Ream: 815-3305 Wednesday at 8:00 am in the Library
Our Lady of Fatima Devotion Jack Limberg 574-286-1562 1st Saturday after 8:00 am Mass in the Church
Pastoral Council Michael Waltz: 933-9007 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm
Queen of Peace Rosary Every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Library
Respect Life Coordinator Rachel Ruby: 972-1051
Solo Group Meeting John Battoe: 977-7073 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm in the Hall
St. Vincent de Paul Society George Kelly: (701) 261-1033 1st Tuesday at 7:00 pm & 3rd Tuesday at 2:00 pm in Deacon Tone Room
Women’s Seton Society Margie Tetmeyer: 308-6186 Every Thursday at 9:00 am in the Hall
Yoga Lolly House: 977-5934 Every Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Deacon Tone Room
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE
Service Details/Contact Phone
St. Vincent de Paul Society Emergency Food, Utilities, Rent 623-583-7303
Prayer Chain Irene Riggs 623-972-2266
Foundation for Senior Living www.fsl.org 602-285-1800
Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8-14/ Mk 1:1-8 Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is 35:4f]/ Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 [1]/Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8]/Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/ Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Next Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 [Is 61:10b]/ 1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
YOUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
November 26th Plate Collection $14,005.17
Thanksgiving $ 2,563.00
Online Giving $ 1,651.00
Stewardship Prayer: O God, our loving Creator and Giver of all good gifts, bless our parish, strengthen our faith and grant us the spirit of Christian stewardship so that we may give generously of our time, talent and treasure to the spreading of Your kingdom here in St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and throughout the world. Amen.
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We wish to extend our invitation and a warm welcome to anyone who wishes to join the
community of St. Elizabeth Seton Church in reciting the Holy Rosary.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Library
Contribution Envelopes for 2018 are now in Seton Hall in alphabetical order.
Please pick up your envelopes as soon as possible. If you have any questions,
please contact the office (623) 972-2129.
Ministry of Care is having a
Christmas Party!
It will be Friday, December 15th
at 5:00pm in Seton Hall.
It’s a potluck so please bring a
dish to share.
For Unto Us……………..
A Child Is Born…….
And St. Elizabeth Seton
Rejoices!!
Christmas Choral
Concert
December 10, 2017
3:00PM
Reception to follow in the
Hall Free-will Offering
Wednesday December 13th
9:00am - Noon and
6:30 - 8:30pm.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
At our two downtown St. Vincent de
Paul campuses people from all walks of
life and virtually every age group bless
us with their volunteer service. Mem-
bers of churches and religious groups
from various denominations assist in our
myriad activities. Students from elementary through
graduate school experience the special joy that springs
from giving their time and compassion to others.
At this time of economic crisis when many people can-
not afford to make financial contributions to charitable
organizations, there are numerous rewarding ways to
give something else of great value to us your time, talent
and desire to help others. Why not give us a call to see
what you can do in helping His beloved poor (623-583-
7303).
Oplatki Christmas Wafers
$5.00 a package
Oplatki is available in the parish office while limited supply lasts. The Christmas Wafer – Oplatki, is a wonderful central European Christian tradition celebrated by families on Christmas Eve. Tradition history & instructions are included on the package.
Hey Kids quess what? We have moved you up to the BIG Peoples Table.
Yes that is right! Instead of having just a kids party we want you to join us at
the Epiphany Parish Party on January 7, 2018
at 12:00 PM in Seton Hall.
Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother, Aunt, Uncle, Grandma and Grandpa.
The whole family together for this amazing day. Fun, Family and Food!
Plus you get Blessed Chalk for blessing your home!
It won’t be the same
without you!
Grab the whole family and
make it to the Epiphany
Parish Party! 1/7/2018
12:00 PM Seton Hall
See you there!
December 10, 2017 ~ 2nd Sunday in Advent 7
We have several new biographies for children 9 – 15 years old. Here are three:
Saint Dominic And The Rosary by Catherine Beebe Dominic is known as the “Athlete of Christ” and the founder of the order that bears his name. The work of the thousands of Dominican priests and sisters all over the world stands today – seven centuries later – as a living memorial to the sanctity of their founder.
Bernadette our Lady’s Little Servant by Hertha Pauli This is the story of the girl to whom the Blessed Virgin appeared as “a little young lady” and revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception. It is the little story of the great miracle of Lourdes.
St. Benedict Hero Of The Hills by Mary Fabyan Windeatt Known as the Father of Western Monasticism, St. Benedict played a major role in Christianization and civilization of post-Roman Eu-rope. The author is well-known for over 20 books on lives of the saints for young people.
Another children’s book we’ve added is:
A Children’s Book of Saints by Hugh Ross Williamson It is a collection of biographies of 36 of the world’s saints. Young people can read about Saint Wenceslaus and his wicked brother Boleslaus; Saint Genevieve and Saint Francis of Assisi. The book has many charming black and white drawings which will delight children of all ages.
All donations of $$, books, and DVDs suitable for the Church Library are gratefully accepted.
Thank you for your donations.
I hope you care enough to be a Christmas Angel to a victim of domestic violence who is being helped by the DOVES Program. The Area Agency on Aging Doves Program is asking for our help again this Christmas in providing gift cards to the elders in their care so they can become independent and have the ability to purchase for themselves some much needed items for everyday living. Gift Cards to be able to purchase clothing, shoes, groceries, personal hygiene products, houseware & hardware items are needed.
Your generosity will be greatly appreciated!
Christmas Mass Schedule
Sunday, December 24th
4:00 pm in the church and hall
7:00pm in the church
Monday, December 25th
8:00 & 10:00am
Father Sylvester wishes to thank all the parishioners who attended his party and
wished him well. He really appreciates all the love and support you have given him
and continue to give him.
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
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In Need of Sacraments? Baptism
Adult Confirmation
Marriage, inquire 9 months in advance RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Call Mary for Information or Appointment 623-866-5221 [email protected]
Bible Study
Morning Study meets on Wednesdays 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Dcn. Tone Room
Workbook is required for the morning study session.
Evening Study meets on Thursdays 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Guadalupe Room
Evening sessions are open to all anytime.
Paul’s letter to the Galatians speaks directly to the hearts of Christians and addresses the most important question we can ask: “What must we do to be saved?”
Suggested donation is $1 per session.
Update & renew your Catholic Faith. A new topic to explore each week.
Join us. All are welcome!
Thursday evenings—6:30 to 8:00 PM in Lourdes Room
December 14th - Mystical Union of Christ & the Church
Every Tuesday Morning 9:00 to 10:30 AM
Mt. Carmel Room
Come join us as we read,
reflect on and discuss the Sunday Readings
Grief Share meets on Wednesday mornings, 9 to 11 AM in the Mt. Carmel Room.
One time registration fee is $20.
Session Topics
December 13th - Guilt & Anger
December 20th - Complicating Factors
December 27th - Stuck
For information call Mary at 623-866-5221
December 10, 2017 ~ 2nd Sunday of Advent 9
Children and Youth
Dec. 13th Regular Classes 6 PM until 7:30 PM
Dec. 20th Classes and Eucharistic Adoration
Dec. 25th Merry Christmas to All! Dec. 27th NO CLASSES
Questions: Linda 623-866-5229 or 623-826-5803
…...I HAD A DREAM Joseph. I don’t understand it, not really, but I think it was about a birthday celebration for our Son. I think that was what it was all about. The people had been preparing for it for about six weeks. They had decorated the house and bought new clothes.
They’d gone shopping many times and bought new elaborate gifts. It was peculiar, though, because the presents weren’t for our Son. They wrapped them in beautiful paper and tied them with lovely bows and stacked them under a tree. Yes, a tree, Joseph, right in their house. They’d decorated the tree also. The branches were full of glowing balls and sparkling ornaments. There was a figure on top of the tree. It looked like an angel might look.
Oh, it was beautiful. Everyone was laughing and happy. They were all excited about the gifts. They gave the gifts to each other, Joseph, not our Son. I don’t think they even know Him. They never mentioned His name.
Doesn’t it seem odd for people to go to all that trouble to celebrate someone’s birthday if they don’t know Him. I had the strangest feeling that if our Son had gone to this celebration, He would have been intruding.
Everything was so beautiful, Joseph and everyone so full of cheer, but it made me want to cry. How sad for Jesus not to be wanted at His own birthday celebra-tion. I’m glad it was only a dream. How terrible, Joseph, if it had been real.
B A E E R T B C D E M F G H I
G I E X C I T E D A K P O T J
L R R G I F T S E M L N O P Q
O C S T T U V R W X Y P Z A L
W J E I H H D G F E D R C B A
I F S L M D N A T S R E D N U
N I T S E R A Q P O N P E M G
G G N J V B W Y X Y Z A T A H
J U E H E G R F E D C R A B I
G R S L S S L A M N O I R P N
N E E E U T U T T S R N O Q G
I W R G Y Z T S A I B G C C D
D K P N I H G E F S O N E M E
U W R A P P E D S L M N D I S
R W V U T S Y R Q E P O N H A
T X Y C R Y Z P A B R C D W D
N L K R E A L J P I H G F O E
I M N L U F I T U A E B O N P
T G N I L K R A P S H S R K Q
Use the underlined words to the left and find them in the scrambled letters below!
As you gather to light your Advent wreath, use the following prayer to focus your reflection. When praying the last sentence, trace a Sign of the Cross on your forehead, lips, and heart, as we do at Mass before the Gospel reading.
Heavenly Father, You sent John the Baptist to prepare the people for the coming of Your Son. As Christmas draws closer, help us to prepare, too, so that we may be ready for Christmas day. May Your Word be always in our minds, on our lips, and in our hearts. Amen.
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ATTENTION ALL LADIES OF ST. ELIZABETH SETON
Have you been looking for a talented group of
Catholic women to share your ideas with on making
a difference in your parish and community? Well
look no further, we are right here waiting for you.
Yes, we are! We are in the process of forming a
Columbiettes Auxiliary here at St. Elizabeth Seton.
Never heard of the Columbiettes? Come find out on
Tuesday, December 12th, 2017. We will be meeting
in the Guadalupe Room at 6:30 PM praying the
rosary, then from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM we will be
having an informational meeting. Please join us for
this great adventure. For more information please
feel free to call Debbie Shanks @ 1-253-473-2983.
ST. MARY’S BASILICA HOSTS an
ALUMNI MASS, DINNER AND SO-
CIAL
Reserve the Date!!
SATURDAY JANUARY 20, 2018
5:00 p.m. MASS
All St. Mary’s High School and Elementary School Alumni are
invited to come, renew old friendships, tell stories and share
pictures. A dinner and social (D.J. includ-ed) will follow the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Please
spread the word.
Contact info to help with the event or
share e-mails: 602-354-2100.
Our Lady of Fatima invites all to pray the First Saturday Devotion after the 8:00 am Mass with the intention to make reparation for sins against Her Immaculate Heart and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We pray the Rosary to meditate on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary for the conversion of unbelievers and to obtain world peace
Please join us on Saturday, January 6, 2018
The 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima visits in Portugal celebration here at St. Elizabeth Seton Church DVD is available for $20.00.
To order call Carol at the Front Office; 623-
972-2129. If you want to preview it first you can by getting on website; WeecksProductions.com/broadcast/ and then scroll down to the bottom of the page to find Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary. Click on it to watch if you would like to.
Give and Get Back…and your tax credit
becomes their miracles!
Did you know? You can get an Arizona tax credit for up to $500
(single) and $1,000 (joint) with Arizona’s Foster Care Charitable Giving tax credit when you make a gift to Catholic Charities by the April 15th tax filing date.
Any gift to Catholic Charities qualifies for the credit, and you can “stack it” on top of other credits too. (public/
private schools, charitable working-poor, etc.)
For more information go to www.CatholicCharitiesAZ.org/taxcredit or call
602-650-4887
9885 W. Bell Road
Sun City, AZ 85351
(623) 972-6130
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