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SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT The Readings this week: Sun., Dec 9:

Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5: 1-9; Phil 1: 4-6, 8-11; Lk 3: 1-6

Welcome, Visitors! If you are a visitor to St.

Mon., Dec 10: Is 35: 1-10; Lk 5: 17-26 Tue., Dec 11: Is 40: 1-11; Mt 18: 12-14 Wed., Dec 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2: 14-17 or Rv 11:19A; 12: 1-6A, 10AB; Lk 1: 26-38 Thu., Dec 13:

St. Lucy Is 41: 13-20; Mt 11: 11-15

Fri., Dec 14:

St. John of the Cross Is 48: 17-19; Mt 11: 16-19

Sat., Dec 15: Sir 48: 1-4, 9-11; Mt 17: 10-13 Sun, Dec 16: Online

Third Sunday of Advent Zep 3: 14-18A; Phil 4: 4-7; Lk 3: 10-18

Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, we want you to know how welcome you are—whether you have come from another part of the country, from across the world, or simply from another parish. For more information about the parish, or to register, visit our Office, call us at 425-481-0303 or visit our website for Online Parish Registration at www.easbothell.org/registration-1

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Administration Fr. Gerardo Alberto, M.Sp.S., Pastor Fr. Jose Ugalde, M.Sp.S., Vicar Fr. Jesus Sanchez, M.Sp.S., Vicar Shannon Everist, Administrator Lori Lowery, Administrative Assistant Office Hours: Mon. Wed, Thu, and Fri. 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed on Tuesdays Mass Times: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat. 9 am Tuesday: Service of the Word with Holy Communion - 9am Saturday vigil - 5:00 pm Sunday: 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 5 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday - 3:30 - 4:30 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mon — Fri, 10 am — 9 pm

How to reach us: Phone: (425) 481-0303 Fax: (425) 485-8510 2316 180th St S.E., Bothell, WA 98012 P.O.Box 12429, Mill Creek, WA 98082 Web Site: www.easbothell.org [email protected]

Vision Statement

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE Phone: 425-481-9358

Be Engaged! Be Empowered! Be Extraordinary! Be Holy! Belong! Be a faith community that is inviting to all!

Hours Monday thru Friday: 9am - 5pm; and during classes

Officers and Councils The Pastoral Council Gerry Apin, Paul Gallagher, Francis Irudayaraj, Laura Keegan, Jim Krieger, Marco Olivares, Amy Walsh The Finance Council Richard Carlson, Bill Dunnigan, Shannon Everist, Fr. Gerardo Alberto, Fr. Jose Ugalde The Seton Sunday News Bulletin Fr. Gerardo Alberto, MSpS, publisher Marcia Gimenez, associate publisher Eduardo Cardona, associate publisher

Stephanie Moran Faith Formation Director Roberto Pérez Youth Ministry Coordinator Eduardo Cardona Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Index Amazing Parish Calendar of Events Conchita Daily Readings Directory Happening… Pastor’s Reflection Sección en Español Typology Vocation Awareness

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PASTOR’S Reflection

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the spiritual death which is manifested

reaking Open the Word in the inability to be in the Presence of God. In His infinite Wisdom, He of God:

Dear brothers and Sisters, the message that we can infer from this Sunday readings has to do with the fact that we must continue preparing ourselves for the coming of Christ into our lives. The first reading comes from a prophetic song. In it, God promised to bring back from exile his Jewish people, who were in Babylon. In a certain sense, this event mirrors God’s creation of man. Because of our first parents’ disobedience, Satan became prince of this world. Because of sin, we were all destined to experience a spiritual death which would prevent us from the eternal holy vision of God. But, through the Blood of Christ, we have been liberated from our exile. Jesus legitimately recovered the earthly Kingdom after being crowned King of Kings during His triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. Freed from Satan’s dominance through our faith in Christ and the gifts of a new heart, a new spirit and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit which happens at the sacrament of Baptism, we have become members of the Body of Christ, the new earth where Jesus has established his spiritual kingdom. The first Reading begins by saying “Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God forever.” Which is the clothing of our mourning and misery? What does it mean when it says to put on the splendor of glory from God forever? The robes of mourning and misery is death and suffering. Because of Adam’s sin, humanity was destined to experience

opened a new door for those who welcomed it. That door was opened through faith in Jesus Christ and the Sacrament of Baptism. Through Christ, God has manifested His mercy and justice toward all of mankind. Through Jesus, God incarnate, the glory of God can be seen. In the Gospel Reading we hear the words of John the Baptist: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” These words run parallel to those of the first reading from the prophet Baruch, and the prophecies in the books of Isaiah and Jeremiah. These words warn the people to be ready for the end of their exile so God’s salvation can be within their reach. Today we know that these prophetic words have been fulfilled through the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ.

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alking together as brothers and sisters:

Dear brothers and Sisters, I invite you to meditate on the following questions this next week, as preparation during Advent: Is it clear to me that my Christian life depends of my relationship with my brothers and sisters? Am I able to see in them the presence of God who calls me to build His kingdom? Are we preparing our souls to celebrate the coming of the Lord which we celebrate on Christmas Day? Have we prepared our souls in order to present ourselves before the Lord should death come to us unexpectedly? What if the end of the world were today and Jesus came today, how have we prepared our hearts for this great moment? I hope each of these questions can help us to prepare our hearts to receive Jesus. Fr. José Gerardo Alberto, MSpS

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Monday, December 10

Lunes 10: Rosario 7pm Martes 11: Rosario 7pm

Bible Study in Spanish

7pm

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Pastoral Council

7pm

Office

Women’s Fellowship

10am

Hall

Rosary for Life

12pm

Church

Elementary Faith Formation

5pm

All Stations

Praise and Worship in song Adoration

7pm

Chapel

Youth Bible Study

8pm

Youth Room

Tuesday, December 11

Día 12 Rosario 4:30am Mañanitas 5am

Wednesday, December 12

Misa 5:30am Español Misa del Día 9am Inglés Misa y Celebración Cultural

Parroquia de Sta. Elizabeth Ann Seton Celebración a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 2018

Venga a Celebrar los Cuatrocientos ochenta y siete años de las Apariciones de 7:00 PM Bilingüe Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a San Juan Diego

DINAMICAS MATRIMONIALES “Pues bien, Lo que Dios ha unido, que el hombre no lo separe.” Marcos 10:9

Para casados y no casados Iglesia católica Santa Maria del Valle 15 y 16 de Diciembre: 8:00am - Cuidado de niños

Feast O.L of Guadalupe

Rosario y Mañanitas

4:30am

Misa en Español

5:30am

Mass in English

9am

Mass and Celebration

7pm

Thursday, December 13 Elementary Faith Formation

5pm

All Stations

St. Vincent de Paul

6:30pm

St. 7

Catholic Daughters

7pm

Hall

Sacramentors

7pm

St. 2

Friday, December 14 Confessions

10am

Confessions

7pm

CST Ministry

7pm

St. 4

8am

St. 6

Saturday, December 15 Sacramentors

Protecting God’s Children Class 9am

Simbang Gabi Mass and Celebration

Invitados especiales: Paco y Paty del programa RADIOSEPA Costo por pareja: $50.00 CONTACTANOS: Ricardo y Ruth (360) 913-7730

¡UNO PARA EL OTRO Y LOS DOS PARA DIOS! Cementerios Católicos Venga y acompáñenos usted y su Familia, a celebrar la Santa Misa en nuestros Cementerios Católicos. La Misa en Español será celebrada en el Cementerio de Holyrood el próximo Sábado 22 de diciembre a las 10:30am Acompáñenos a pedir por nuestros difuntos, que descansen en Paz.

St. 4, 7

5pm

Sunday, December 16 RCIA English

9am

St. 4

9, 11 Mass

Hall

Early Childhood

11am

St. 1

RICA Spanish

11am

St. 7

Edge

6pm

Seton House

Life Teen

6pm

Hall

KofC Pancake Breakfast

No hay Clases de Catecismo el 12 de Diciembre Debido a la Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe no habrá clases de catecismo.

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Conchita, Tell Us about Your Life The Foundation of the Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart f Jesus To say that Conchita Cabrera de Armida was an extraordinary woman is an understatement. From the time she was very young, she was drawn to prayer –to the Lord. When she married Francisco Armida at age 22, the Lord called her in extraordinary ways and showered her with graces in preparation for the work He wanted her to do for the Church. It’s hard to even imagine a relationship with the Lord so that you talk to Him as you would a best friend, but that is what Conchita did. In 1894 as she prayed in her Church, Templo de la Compania, in San Luis Potosi, she felt the Lord beside her telling her about the founding of a community of religious women. He gave her a vision of a procession of women dressed in white with a red cross on their backs walking in 2’s. She heard Jesus say, ‘There shall be a congregation which shall be called the Oasis because there is where I shall rest.’ So, Conchita, a lay woman, went about trying to establish a religious community of sisters. You can imagine how Church leaders in 1894 viewed her requests! Conchita kept asking, ‘Lord, how long before the Oasis comes to be?’ But the Lord tested her patience making her wait three years before that would happen. In 1897 Conchita, who now lived in Mexico City, and Father Mir (her spiritual director) decided it was time to look for vocations to begin the foundation of the Oasis. They found three women from the Apostleship of the Cross who stood out in their love of the Lord and were willing to establish the first convent. So, on May 3, 1897 the first Oasis was founded on Calle de Popolta #24. Conchita was present for the Mass and the blessing of the convent of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Lord told Conchita that the main purpose of the Sisters was to be the Adoration of the Eucharist. The Sisters’ life would be spent in contemplation and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist –offering their lives for the Church and for priests. Conchita’s Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue today as they did in the time of Conchita ‘becoming a permanent offering to the Father, on behalf of the Church and the world.’ (Risking the Future, p21)

Conchita: Cuéntanos tu vida Fundación de las Religiosas de la Cruz del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Decir que Conchita Cabrera de Armida fue una mujer extraordinaria es quedarse cortos de palabras. Desde niña se sintió atraída a la oración – al Señor. Cuando se casó con Francisco Armida a los 22 años, el Señor la llamó a tareas extraordinarias, y derramó abundantes bendiciones sobre ella en preparación a la tarea que Él quería que hiciera por la Iglesia. Resulta difícil imaginarse una relación con el Señor que te permita hablar con el Señor como si hablaras con un amigo, pero eso es lo que Conchita hizo. En el año 1894, mientras rezaba en su Iglesia, el Templo de la Compañía en San Luis Potosí, sintió al Señor a su lado hablándole de la fundación de una comunidad religiosa para mujeres. Le dio la visión de una procesión de jóvenes vestidas de blanco con una cruz roja en sus espaldas, caminando de a dos. Escuchó que Jesús le decía: “Habrá una congregación que se llamará Oasis porque allí encontraré mi descanso”. Entonces Conchita, mujer laica, empezó a buscar la manera de establecer una comunidad religiosa de hermanas. ¡Se imaginan las respuestas que le daba la Iglesia de 1894! Conchita insistía: “Señor, ¿cuánto tiempo para que nazca el Oasis? Pero el Señor puso a prueba su paciencia y la hizo esperar tres años. En 1897 Conchita, que ahora vivía en la ciudad de Mexico, junto con el Padre Mir (su director espiritual) decidieron que ya era momento de buscar vocaciones para comenzar con la fundación del Oasis. Encontraron tres mujeres del Apostolado de la Cruz que sobresalían por su amor al Señor y estaban decididas a ser las primeras. El 3 de Mayo de 1897 se fundó el primer Oasis en la calle Popolta #24. Conchita estuvo paa la Misa y la bendición del convento de la Congregación de las Religiosas de la Cruz del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. El Señor le dijo a Conchita que el objetivo principal de la Religiosas sería la Adoración Eucarística. La vida de las Hermanas transcurriría en contemplación y Adoración del Santísimo – ofreciendo sus vidas por la Iglesia y por los sacerdotes. Las Religiosas de la Cruz del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús siguen siendo hoy, como lo fueron en tiempo de Conchita “una ofrenda permanente al Padre, en representación de la Iglesia y del mundo”. (Misioneros del Espíritu Santo)

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REFLEXION del

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editando la Palabra de Dios

Queridos hermanos y hermanas, el mensaje que se discierne a través de las lecturas de este domingo, consiste en informarnos que debemos continuar preparándonos para la venida de Cristo en nuestras vidas. La primera lectura se basa en una canción profética. En ella, Dios prometió traer de vuelta a su pueblo judío en exilio en Babilonia. En cierto modo, este evento es una imagen de la creación del hombre por parte de Dios. A través de la desobediencia de nuestros primeros padres, Satanás se convirtió en el príncipe de este mundo. A través del pecado, todos fuimos llamados a experimentar una muerte espiritual que nos privaría de la visión santa eterna de Dios. Pero, a través de la Sangre de Cristo, hemos sido liberados de nuestro exilio. Jesús recuperó legítimamente el Reino terrenal después de haber sido coronado como el Rey de reyes durante su entrada triunfal en Jerusalén. Liberados del dominio de Satanás a través de nuestra fe en Cristo y los dones de un nuevo corazón, un nuevo espíritu y la morada del Espíritu Santo a través del Sacramento del Bautismo, nos hemos convertido en miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo, la nueva tierra sobre la cual Jesús ha establecido su reino espiritual. La primera lectura comienza diciendo: "Quítate la vestimenta de tu dolor y aflicción, oh Jerusalén, y ponte para siempre la vestidura de belleza de la gloria de Dios". ¿Cuál es la vestimenta de nuestro dolor y aflicciones? ¿Qué significa poner para siempre la vestidura de la belleza de la gloria de Dios? La vestimenta de nuestro dolor y aflicciones es la muerte y el sufrimiento. A través del pecado de Adán, la humanidad fue llamada a experimentar la muerte espiritual a través de ausencia eterna de la Presencia de Dios. Pero ahora, Dios manifestó un amor especial por su creación. Ya no quería verlos sufrir. En Su infinita Sabiduría, abrió una nueva puerta para aquellos que la acogerían. Esa puerta se abrió a través de la fe en Jesucristo y el Sacramento del Bautismo. A través de Cristo, Dios ha manifestado su misericordia y justicia a toda la humanidad. A través de Jesús, Dios encarnado, se ve la luz de su gloria. En la lectura del Evangelio de hoy, escuchamos las

palabras de Juan el Bautista: "Preparen el camino del Señor, enderecen sus caminos. Cada valle se llenará y toda montaña y colina se reducirá, y lo torcido se enderezará y los caminos ásperos se suavizarán, y toda carne verá la salvación de Dios ". Estas palabras son paralelas a las palabras de la Primera Lectura del Libro de Baruc y las profecías de los Libros de Isaías y Jeremías. Estas palabras advierten a la gente que se preparen para el final de su exilio para que la salvación de Dios esté al alcance de sus manos. Como sabemos hoy, estas palabras proféticas se han cumplido a través de la muerte, la resurrección y la ascensión de Cristo.

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aminando juntos como hermanos:

Estimados hermanos y hermanas, durante esta semana, reflexionemos en las siguientes preguntas que nos pueden ayudar para prepararnos durante este adviento: ¿Soy consciente de que mi vida cristiana se juega en la relación con mis hermanos y hermanas? ¿Veo en ellos y ellas la presencia de Dios que me llama a construir su Reino? ¿Nos hemos preparado para celebrar la venida del Señor que se conmemora el día de Navidad? ¿Nos hemos preparado para presentarnos ante el Señor si la muerte nos viene de repente? Y, si el fin del mundo sucediera hoy y Jesús regresara en ese momento, ¿nos hemos preparado para ese gran momento? Que cada una de estas preguntas nos ayuden a prepararnos para recibir a Jesús. P. Gerardo Alberto, MSpS

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A WAITING HARVEST

Vocation Awareness

This is just what Priests do! Priests Counsel and Guide the Suffering A woman I knew has many problems as Job. She had so much suffering in her life that whenever something new would happen, which was often, I would say, “Lord, what next? Please give her a break.” She would come in from time to time to talk and get advice on many layers of difficulties in her life: problems with her health , her children, her job, and her husband. She asked me one time, “Father, why does life have to be so hard?” At the end of one of our counseling sessions, the lady said something to me that I will never forget. She said, “Father, thank you for being a Simon of Cyrene for me.” I did not know what she meant, so she explained,” When I walked in here today, I was carrying a very heavy cross. It was crushing me.

But when I came in to your office, I gave you this cross to hold for me while I talked. You simply listened, you cared, and you gave me some good advice. And now, at the end of an hour, you have given the cross back to me. You know that you cannot keep it. But you helped me today, just as Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus with his cross, and for that, I thank you.” This is just what priests do. From the Book “To Save a Thousand Souls” Fr. Brett A. Brannen

O Jesus, Our Eternal Pastor, Deign to look with merciful eyes Upon this part of your loving flock. Lord, we need a large number of priests, and men and women consecrated to the religious life. Multiply vocations, And sanctify more and more our priests, And those consecrated in the religious life.

This week please pray for Joseph Tapia-Beeman Joseph is from Renton. He is a seminarian with the Archdiocese of Seattle. He is taking College III classes at Gonzaga University.

We ask you all this through the Immaculate Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, your sweet and holy Mother. Jesus give us priests according to your heart. Jesus, savior of all people, save them, save them! For information on becoming a Religious Priest Missionary of the Holy Spirit or a Diocesan Priest contact one of the following people: Serra Club: Arthur Adams Priests:

Fr. Gerardo Alberto, M.Sp.S. Fr. Jesus Sanchez , M.Sp.S. Fr. Jose Ugalde, M.Sp.S.

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T y p o l o g y The Second Week of Advent: Remaining Faithful to Christ Kianna Garmanian

My dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, happy second week of advent! I hope this past week has been fruitful and that you have been able to reflect on your relationship with Christ, the meaning of the advent season, and hope for our Lord’s coming. Again, like last week, I invite you to spend 15-30 minutes in prayer with the reflection questions I will share. There is nothing more important we can do on this earth than to enrich our souls with the grace of God, which comes from living a virtuous life. As pilgrims on our journey to eternal life with Christ Jesus, we must be aware of our spiritual health and well-being. Prayer is the source and gift that will strengthen the soul and breathe new life into your spirit. That is why it is so important and of great value to set aside specific moments throughout your day/ week to pray or visit Jesus in Adoration. The theme for this second week of advent is FAITH. As we prepare our hearts for Christ, here are some questions to reflect on: Have I remained faithful to Christ in my everyday life? What are specific ways I have succeeded in being faithful to our Lord? What are specific ways I have failed to be faithful to our Lord? How can I improve in the future? Think about Mary’s situation when the angel Gabriel appeared to her…. How much faith and trust in the Lord it took to say “yes” to God’s call. How can Our Blessed Mother’s faith inspire me in my own life? Am I setting aside time for prayer each week? How can prayer help deepen my faith in Christ? As a son/daughter of Christ, how can I best serve him in my daily life? Faith in Jesus is the act of believing without seeing, of trusting without fully knowing, and of consecrating oneself to the heart of our Lord. Let’s face itremaining faithful to Christ can often be quite difficult. Especially when we can’t see the full picture or don’t understand the events/circumstances that occur in our lives, it may be challenging to keep our heads held high. Maybe you are carrying a cross that seems too overbearing or you are stuck in the midst of a difficult decision. Whatever challenge you face, I urge you to stay strong. Keep fighting on for Christ, for our dear Lord who is ALWAYS faithful to us. I believe in

Kianna has been a parishioner at SEAS together with her family since 2007. She is now a junior at St Martin’s University in Lacey. After her Confirmation here in 2014, she was a wonderful addition to the Fire Team helping bring other youth to Christ. We are delighted to have her collaboration for this page.

you… Jesus believes in you… have faith!

Y o u t h LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION CATECHIST Tuesday: 2 Catechist Needed for 5pm Thursday: 1 Catechist Needed for 6:30pm

N e w s The Youth Ministry is looking for new volunteers to join the team that helps our youth get closer to Christ. Contact the Youth Minister: Roberto Perez Phone: 425.481.9358 Ext. 312 Email: [email protected]

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With the Heart of Jesus

In the Eucharist we find all the good of the Church. In it we have the certainty that God is faithful to His promise and stays with us until the end of time. In our visits and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, we experience the closeness of the good shepherd, the tenderness of His love, the presence of a faithful friend. We all experience this large support in our lives provided by faith and our personal and intimate dialogue with the Lord in the Eucharist. Come Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm.

Adult Faith Formation Women's Fellowship: Dec 11th- On Tuesday Dec 11th, we continue our study of David the King-The House of DavidWhat a time to be learning about David during advent! Let's understand why David is so important! Read 2 Samuel 7:117 and the Genealogy in Matthew chapter 1 and Luke 3: 23! All women welcome and Child care is available! For More information contact Mary Christie at 425-776-3967 Bible Study: On Dec 18th The next Bible study for adults is "Psalms, The School of Prayer." We will meet on Tues., Jan. 8, 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. For further information call 425-481-9358 ext. 314

Advent Resources

Do you want to enlighten your advent season? Here are some resources for you; https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-advent-ever Check our website for Bishop Barron’s Daily Advent Meditations Check the ParishApp for Advent content every day as well. Come pray the Rosary for Life with fellow parishioners. All are welcome. We meet by the image of the Immaculate Conception every Tuesday at noon. BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE / DÍA DE PLAZO PARA EL BOLETÍN Parish groups/Grupos parroquiales: Submit your articles/requests to [email protected], two weeks prior to the Sunday desired. Dirijan sus peticiones a [email protected]. dos semanas antes del Domingo que desean publicarlo.

RAISE THE ROOF! SUPPORT OUR CHURCH

Thank you! As of November 25th, you have generously donated $93,649. Please continue to donate to this project, our goal is $180,000. For more information: Fr. Gerardo Alberto MSpS / Pastor Email: [email protected]

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advent A Season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love

Giving Tree Gi s due Sunday Dec 9, 4:30pm Rosary for OLG

Dec 10 / 7pm Dec 11 / 7pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebra ons Simbang Gabi Celebra on

Dec 12

Dec 15 / 5pm

Opportuni es for Reconcilia on: Dec 14 and 19 / a er 9am mass and 7-9pm

Getting Ready for Christmas! We need your help to make the Church a festive place to celebrate the Birth of Our Lord this Christmas. We want to order the poinsettias and Christmas Trees we need, but would love donations to help defray the cost. Please take home one of the envelopes especially marked for this end, and bring it back next week.

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mon 10: 7pm Rosary Tue 11: 7pm Rosary

Dec 12 Wednesday Rosary Service 4:30am Mañanitas 5am Mass in Spanish 5:30pm Mass (bilingual) and Cultural Celebration 7pm

SIMBANG GABI CELEBRATION Filipino Advent Novena Mass Dec 15 / Saturday, 5pm

A cultural presentation and reception will follow Mass.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Our SEAS Parish is filled with generosity, mercy, and love, and this is very evident in your support of our Prayer Shawl Ministry. Thank you to all who have knitted or are knitting/crocheting Prayer Shawls for those who are so often alone or suffering illness or loss. Just so you will understand the impact of what you do, I am posting a note from a lady in Assisted Living who just received a beautiful shawl: “Thank you Nancy for your good start to my day. If you see Joan, would you please tell her special thanks for her care and time on behalf of the Prayer Shawl Project. It is very much my blessing to receive a beautiful (knitted with prayer and lovely thoughts) Prayer Shawl by Lee. Having a shawl as protection and support, as well as comfort, means so much to me. I will treasure this gift and it is valued as “my key” to open my day with prayer. Thank you, Nancy, for your caring heart and to you Joan for your warm efforts to care for others. Please let Lee know that her shawl brings me closer to Jesus each morning as I pray.” Thank you for knitting the shawls and for donating yarn. Please let me know your name when you do turn in yarn or shawls as I want to thank you properly. Bless you, Joan Kluck We have need of the following items for the Christmas baskets: biscuit or muffin mixes, brown sugar, boxed rice mix, canned yams, canned fruit (pineapple, peaches, pears), cranberry sauce, soup, brownie and/or cookie mixes. Please place these items in the bins marked SVDP in the vestibule of the church. Your food donations can be dropped off anytime through Thursday, December 20th before 1:00 PM. Monetary donations can also be made. Donated funds will be used to purchase gift cards for food. Donations can be placed in the collection basket in an envelope marked “S.V.D.P.” Questions? Call or text Jim at 206-730-1127. Thank you!

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christmas season

Christmas Family Mass

Dec 24 / 5pm

Christmas Evening Masses Spanish 8pm mass English 10pm mass

Dec 24

Christmas Day Masses English 11am mass Spanish 1pm mass

Dec 25

Misa de Fin de Año / End of the Year Mass Dec 31 English 5pm mass Spanish 7pm mass

During this Christmas season...give the gift of Presence

There is something in your Presence that just does not compare with anything else. It is not merely the words you say. It is not merely the things you do. It is who you are that is there – body, mind, heart and soul, all of you that the other person gets to sense and witness, even before you say a single word. This is just what many people need today, especially during the holidays. Time. Availability. Presence You can give another person all the money in the world, but it could never compare to the gift of your Presence. Let us celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and bring the gift of Presence to someone who is grieving, alone or hurting. The world is full of people who would cherish YOUR gift of Presence. If you know someone who is alone and would love the gift of Presence, please contact the Good Samaritan Ministry at: [email protected].

Second Sunday of Advent, 12/9/2018 | The SETON Sunday News | 11 MINISTRIES & GROUPS Altar Servers, Jane Baer and Veronica Cardona Apostleship of the Cross, Marcia Gimenez Catholic Social Teachings Min, Jane Smoke/Karyn Sullivan Coffee & Donuts, Kelly Cooley EMEs, Ana May Apin and Cuquita Cardona Encuentro Matrimonial, Raquel y Antonio Ramírez Eucharistic Adoration, Kimie Mori Faith Formation for Adults, Julie Jones Funeral Committee, TBD Good Samaritans, Ann Marie Shields Guadalupe Committee, Marco Olivares Homebound Ministers, Marianne Iwamoto Hospitality Team, Tony Fletcher Lectors, Niki Gagner and Elvira Hernandez Linens, Marcia Gimenez “Luz y Vida” Prayer Group, Jose & Angelica Velazquez Music Coordinator, Kathy Egashira Nimble Fingers, Jacqueline Aurox Pastoral Council, Paul Gallagher/Gerry Apin Prayer Shawl Ministry, Joan Kluck Prayer Team, Sherri Mack Pro-Life Ministry, Karen Salvati Sacramentors, Scott Occhiuto SALT, YA Group in English, Paul and Erin Dellino Simbang Gabi, Gerry Apin Stavros, Jim Krieger and Marcia Gimenez Velankanni Community, Francis Irudayaraj Women’s Fellowship, Mary Christie

COLLABORATORS IN MINISTRY Cascade Serra Club, Ken Christie Catholic Daughters, Kathy Taylor Knights of Columbus, Steve Mueller St. Vincent de Paul

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Cardona, Eduardo

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Volunteer for Hispanic Ministry Gimenez, Marcia [email protected] 425-481-0303 x308

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Please keep the sick among us in your prayers, especially: Salvador Andrada Roberta Autron Tom Bender Jane Bentley Shawna Boger Sharyl Buehler Tom Burns Rick Burns Ruth Carpizo Claire Carter Eulalia Castillo Marlene Chavez Ed Crull Gary Darnell Saul Diaz Billie Dougherty Anna Epps Fran Fielden Bill Flanagan Elliot Gausch Annie Gillen Lupita Gonzalez Dee HolidayOsborne

Louise Hundertmark Helen Johnston Patricia Kramer Christopher Leon Jennie Leyva Jim Moran Yolanda Noblezada Scott Occhiuto Teresa Paris Elamar Perez Michael Quigley Margaret Quigley Ritzy Rafer Teresita Ramos Arnold Rivera Joyce Rosas Florentine Ruhland Jesus Sanchez Sr. Benita Schumacher Jim Schumacher Leticia Solorzano Fran Sphung Adrienne Steuer

Harry St Nicholas Francis Sullivan James Sullivan Kaye Swartzell Michael Trupiano Fernando Varela Evelio Villalobos Vladimir Vozar Rosemary Wentz Barb West Tami Wyatt Beatrice Zorzi

May the Father bless you, the Son heal you and the Holy Spirit comfort you. Amen. To add/remove someone on this list, please contact Eduardo Cardona at (425) 481-9358 ext 314 or email at: [email protected] Si quisiera añadir/remover a alguien a esta lista, comuníquese a la oficina parroquial.