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SETON Sunday News Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church - A Missionaries of the Holy Spirit Community

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SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME The Readings this week: Sun., Jan 20:

Is 62: 1-5; 1 Cor 12: 4-11; Jn 2: 1-11

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

Mon., Jan 21: St. Agnes Heb 5: 1-10; Mk 2: 18-22 Tue., Jan 22: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Heb 6: 10.20; Mk: 2: 23-28 Wed., Jan 23:

Heb 7: 1-3, 15-17; Mk 3: 1-6

Thu., Jan 24:

St. Francis of Sales Heb 7: 25—8:6; Mk 3: 7-12

Fri., Jan 25: Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Heb 4: 1-5, 11 or Acts 9: 1-22; Mk 16: 15-18 Sat., Jan 26:

Sts. Timothy and Titus 2 Tim 1: 1-8316 or Ti 1: 1-5; Mk 3: 20-21

Sun, Jan 27:

Neh 8: 2-4A, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Cor 12: 12-30 or 1 Cor 12: 12-14, 27; Lk 1: 1-4, 4: 14-21

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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

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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, Bill Santos, 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

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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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reaking Open the Word of God:

My dear brothers and sisters, the readings today on the second Sunday in Ordinary Time invite us to meditate about the symbolism hidden in a wedding, in this case the wedding at Cana. At that wedding there is a lot of water, but hardly any wine. In John’s Gospel the water and the wine are symbols. Beginning with Isiah’s writings, into today’s first reading, we hear things like: “As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.” The relationship between God and his people is presented here as a marriage. The same applies to the wine, which is a messianic sign par excellence. A wedding without wine is like a life without joy.

and be merry, not even realizing about the sign that was taking place. The headwaiter realizes at tasting it, that this wine is better, and says so to the groom. He was ready to water it down if necessary. We must be at Jesus’ service, he counts on us to help him perform his signs, we cannot let life (or the Gospel) be ruined by lack of action. God in His love wants what’s best for us, and for this marriage, but let us not forget that he needs our action, our life, our availability. The story ends with the following words: “Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.” Jesus makes the first sign of the Love of God, a love that is tender and delicate like the one between bride and groom. It recalls the words in the first reading: “you shall be called "My Delight," and your land "Espoused.” One that knows how to act in delicate moments, and who knows how to be sensitive to the needs in our life and happiness. This first sign is a manifestation that Jesus establishes a new state of life: a marriage covenant between the groom and the bride: God and His people become one in the happiness brought about by Love.

We don’t need to stretch our imagination very far to connect the wedding at Cana with Jesus, who came to marry his bride – humanity, the people of God looking for the kingdom, which is many times represented by a meal. A banquet, as is the Eucharist, where we drink the Cup of the Blood poured out, and where the attendants Our job becomes continuing to are: the community, the disciples and change the water in to wine, change our Mary. The wedding is a party, and lives into enjoyment, for that is sometimes we Christians look down on ultimately the goal of the “good news”. enjoyment, happiness and fun. Christianity is not synonym with At the wedding at Cana, it is Mary depression, or pessimism… we have who notices and looks ahead to find a been called to solution: “They have no wine." And create a Jesus said to her, "Woman, how does community that your concern affect me? My hour has can be a true not yet come." But Mary will not be celebration, a rebuffed, she advises the servants to “do party where whatever He tells you.” She is the nobody feels left faithful who notices the needs and out, marginalized situations beyond the immediate, and or forgotten. We above all, she takes us to Jesus. are summoned to take part in a The servants fill the thirty gallon wedding banquet jars to the top, guests are many and the where wine will newly weds are about to be flow abundantly. embarrassed. People continued to drink Living the

Eucharist means bringing joy to where there is sadness, love to where there is hate, unity to where there is division. This is the sign of the presence of Christ in our lives. May joy never go missing in our lives, or our excitement for the church.

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alking together as brothers and sisters:

Dear brothers and sisters, let us find moments this week to meditate about the blessings we have received through Our Lord Jesus, as members of the bride of God, the Church. Let us meditate on our active participation in the Body of Christ and let us pray that by the grace of God we may always persevere being a living sign of faith, like a bright light. I ask that you continue to take part in the Evangelization programs we are hosting. Each one of these programs: Alpha, beta, Kerygma, Stavros is a means our parish offers so we can continue growing in our faith. Please join us. Fr. José Gerardo Alberto, MSpS

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RECIBIENDO AL EXTRAÑO ENTRE NOSOTROS Enseñanza Social Católica sobre Inmigración

¿Qué enseña la Iglesia sobre la inmigración? ¿Cómo informan nuestro enfoque a los problemas de inmigración los principios de la enseñanza social católica? ¿Cómo deberíamos nosotros responder al llamado de Jesús a darle la bienvenida al extraño hoy como católicos? Únase a nosotros y participe en un taller que explore estas preguntas -y sus propias preguntas— en la intersección entre nuestra fe y la inmigración. El taller incluirá tiempo para la reflexión, conversaciones en grupos pequeños y oportunidades para intercambiar ideas para la acción. Le sugerimos que se registre pero no es requisito. Para información adicional o para registrarse, contacte a Jane Smoke ([email protected]) o Karyn Sullivan ([email protected]) Sábado 26 de enero 2019 Parroquia de Sta. Elizabeth Ann Seton Salón Parroquial 10:00 am a 12:00 pm Presentador: Patty Bowman, Executive Director Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration

Monday, January 21 MLK Day Office is Closed Tuesday, January 22 Women’s Fellowship

10am

Hall

Rosary for Life

12pm

Church

Elementary Faith Formation

5pm

All Stations

Adult Faith Formation Praise and Worship in Song Adoration Youth Bible Study

7pm

Hall

7pm

Chapel

8pm

Youth Room

Wednesday, January 23 BETA in Christianity Elementary Faith Formation

6:30pm

Hall

7pm

All Stations

Staff Meeting

10am

Office

Elementary Faith Formation

5pm

All Stations

Thursday, Jan 24

St. Vincent de Paul

6:30pm

St. 7

Cascade Serra Club

6pm

Hall

Luz y Vida Gpo de Oración

7pm

Seton House

Sacramentors

7pm

St. 2

7pm

Church

Sacramentors

8am

St. 6

Immigration Workshop

10am

Hall

RCIA English

9am

St.4

Early Childhood FF

11am

St.1

RICA Spanish

11am

St.7

Friday, January 25 Healing Mass Saturday, January 26

Sunday, January 27

Guadalupe Committee Fund Raiser 11 and 1

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Comité Guadalupano Le hace una cordial invitación para su próxima venta de comida el 27 de Enero en las Misas de 11 y 1. Venga y disfrute de sabrosa comida. Los fondos recaudados se usan para ayudar a la parroquia en sus proyectos.

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Conchita, Tell Us about Your Life Conchita tells us about the foundation of the Fraternity of Christ the Priest “It was on January 19, 1912 that God inspired me with the idea of the fourth work of the Cross. The fourth work was originally called “The Apostolic League” dedicated to diocesan priests. This organization of service is now called “The Fraternity of Christ the Priest”. It is for bishops, priests and deacons and invites them to fully live the spirituality of Jesus as Priest and Victim. The Fraternity of Christ the Priest brings them together so that under the motion of the Holy Spirit they live their faith experience in ecclesial communion with the Spirit of Christ, Priest and Victim, for their own sanctification and the sanctification of the priestly people. On March 23, 1912, I spoke with Archbishop Ibarra regarding the Apostolic League. He was very enthusiastic and gave it his approval. He sent out fliers and a letter explaining the general idea to all the bishops of the Republic of Mexico and invited them to join and to invite other clergy in their diocese to join as well. Archbishop Ibarra drew up a draft of statutes for this work and sent it to the interested bishops. A year later the Apostolic League numbered 14 bishops and two hundred seventy-nine priests. And on December 13,1913, Pope Pius X granted indulgences for those who would associate themselves with this work.” Due to the religious persecution of 1914 in Mexico and death of Archbishop Ibarra the progress of this work slowed and to date it has experienced little growth. But I believe if this work takes root in the heart of the clergy, it will be an enormous blessing for the Church. It deals with the planting and cultivating the seed of the sublime truth within all priests that not only are they called by God to offer the Divine Victim, but that they are to be themselves an offering, a victim without blemish, in union with Christ. Given that Christ is both Priest and Victim, we can not imagine following Christ as a priest without following him as victim.

Conchita: Cuéntanos tu vida Conchita nos cuenta acerca de la Fundación de la Fraternidad de Cristo Sacerdote “Fue el 19 de enero de 1912 que Dios me inspiró la idea de la cuarta Obra de la Cruz. La cuarta obra se llamaba originalmente “La Liga Apostólica”, dedicada a sacerdotes diocesanos. Esta organización de servicio ahora se llama “Fraternidad de Cristo Sacerdote”. Es para Obispos, sacerdotes y diáconos, y los invita a vivir plenamente la espiritualidad de Jesús sacerdote y Víctima. La Fraternidad de Cristo Sacerdote los reúne para que movidos por el Espíritu Santo puedan vivir su experiencia de fe en comunión eclesiástica con el Espíritu de Cristo, Sacerdote y Víctima, para su propia santificación y la santificación del pueblo sacerdotal. El 23 de marzo de 1912 hablé con el Arzobispo Ibarra acerca la Liga Apostólica. Se entusiasmó mucho con la idea y le dio su aprobación. Envió volantes y una carta explicando la idea general a todos los obispos de la República de México, y los invitó a unirse y a invitar a otros sacerdotes de sus diócesis a unirse también. EL Arzobispo Ibarra preparó un borrador de los estatutos para esta obra y se la envió a los obispos interesados. Un año más tarde la Liga Apostólica contaba con 14 obispos y 279 sacerdotes. El 13 de diciembre de 1913 el Papa Pío X otorgó indulgencias a quienes se asociaren con esta obra”. Debido a la persecución religiosa de 1914 en México y la muerte de Monseñor Ibarra, el progreso de la obra se hizo bastante más lento, y hasta la fecha no ha crecido mucho. Pero creemos que si esta obra roca los corazones de los sacerdotes, será una bendición muy grande para la Iglesia. Tiene que ver con el plantar y cultivar la semilla de sublime verdad en todos los sacerdotes, para que se den cuenta de que no sólo Dios los llama a ofrecer la Divina Víctima, sino que ellos mismos deben ser ofrenda, víctima inmaculada, en unión con Cristo. Ya que Cristo es a la vez Sacerdote y Víctima, no podemos imaginarnos seguir a Cristo como Sacerdote, sin seguirlo como víctima.

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REFLEXION del

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Queridos hermanos y hermanas, hoy las lecturas de este segundo domingo del tiempo ordinario nos invitan a reflexionar en el simbolismo de una boda, tal como fue la boda de Caná. En esta boda tenemos mucha agua y poco vino. En el Evangelio de San Juan el agua y el vino son símbolos. Desde el profeta Oseas, hasta el texto de la primera lectura de hoy que dicen: “Como un joven se desposa con una doncella, se desposará contigo tu hacedor; como el esposo se alegra con la esposa, así se alegrará tu Dios contigo”, la relación de Dios con su pueblo se presenta como un símbolo y signo matrimonial. Lo mismos pasa con el vino, que es el signo mesiánico por excelencia. Una boda sin vino es como una vida sin alegría. No necesitamos mucha imaginación para conectar la boda de Caná con Jesús, que viene a desposarse con su novia, la humanidad, el pueblo de Dios, que busca el Reino, muchas veces representado por una comida. Un banquete, que es eucaristía, en la que se toma el vino de la sangre derramada y en el que están presentes: la comunidad, los discípulos y María. La boda es fiesta, algo que no siempre tenemos presente los cristianos, a veces miramos con reojo lo que es diversión, placer y alegría. En la boda de Caná, es María la que se da cuenta y se adelanta a buscar una solución: “María le dijo a Jesús: “Ya no tienen vino”. Jesús le contestó: “Mujer, ¿qué podemos hacer tú y yo? Todavía no llega mi hora”. Pero eso no desanima a María que aconseja a los sirvientes ponerse a disposición de Jesús: “Hagan lo que él les diga”. Es la creyente que es capaz de percibir las cosas y las situaciones, más allá de lo inmediato y sobre todo es la que lleva a Jesús. Los sirvientes llenan hasta arriba de agua seis tinajas de cien litros, los invitados deben ser numerosos y aquellos novios están a punto de hacer el ridículo. La gente siguió bebiendo y disfrutando, sin darse cuenta del signo. El mayordomo se percata al probarlo, de que este vino del final es bueno y se lo comenta al novio, en caso de apuro igual se le hubiera ocurrido echar agua al vino. Seguimos con el simbolismo, es preciso ponerse al servicio de Jesús, él cuenta con nosotros para hacer sus signos, no debemos arruinar la vida, ni el Evangelio. El amor de Dios quiere nuestro bien y el de este matrimonio, pero no olvidemos que necesita de nuestra acción, de nuestra vida, de nuestra disponibilidad. El relato termina con estas palabras: “Esto que hizo Jesús en Caná de Galilea fue el primero de sus signos (o sus milagros). Así manifestó su gloria y sus

discípulos creyeron en él”. Jesús da la primera señal del amor de Dios, un amor tierno y delicado como el de los novios, que nos recuerda la primera lectura: “Te llamarán Mi favorita, Desposada, que sabe estar en los momentos delicados, que es sensible a cuanto afecta a nuestra vida y a nuestra felicidad. Este primer signo viene a decirnos que Jesús establece un nuevo estado de vida: un matrimonio en que el novio y la novia, Dios y su pueblo, se unen en la felicidad que da el amor. Nuestra tarea será intentar seguir cambiando el agua en vino, hacer de la vida una fiesta, que al fin y al cabo es el gran objetivo del Evangelio. El cristianismo no es depresión, ni pesimismo, hemos sido llamados a crear una comunidad que sea una auténtica fiesta; una fiesta en la que nadie se sienta marginado, aislado u olvidado. Se nos convoca a participar de un banquete de bodas en el que el vino será dado en abundancia. Vivir la Eucaristía, es poner alegría donde hay tristeza, amor donde hay odio, unidad donde hay división. Este es el signo de la presencia de Jesús en nuestra vida. Que no nos falte la alegría en la vida y el entusiasmo en la Iglesia.

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aminando juntos como hermanos:

Estimados hermanos y hermanas, esta semana, busquemos algunos momentos para que podamos reflexionar sobre las bendiciones que hemos recibido a través de nuestro Señor Jesús como miembros de la Novia de Dios que es la Iglesia. Reflexionemos sobre nuestra participación activa en el Cuerpo de Cristo y oremos para que, por la gracia de Dios, siempre podamos perseverar en nuestra fe viva como luces brillantes. Les pido que continúen participando de los programas de evangelización que estamos desarrollando. Cada uno de estos programas como son Alfa, Beta, Kerigma, Stavros… son medios que nuestra parroquia ofrece para seguir creciendo en nuestra fe. Los esperamos.

P. Gerardo Alberto, MSpS

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A WAITING HARVEST

Vocation Awareness

This is just what Priests do! Priests Stay with their People in Good Times and Bad Fr. Stanley Rother, a priest for the diocese of Oklahoma City, graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary back in the 1970s. He was not much of a student and preferred to work with his hands. He had grown up on a farm and had a strong work ethic. He had a heart for evangelization. Just a few years after he was ordained, he requested an assignment to the diocesan mission down in Guatemala. This formerly poor student learned the language of these people in a remarkably short time. He even translated the Bible into their language! He was a great missionary and shepherd. Soon political and military instability in the country began to cause problems. An encampment of soldiers moved near the outskirts of his village and many of his good, simple parishioners were being kidnapped, tortured, and murdered. Fr. Rother’s “Crime” was that he buried the dead. He would get into his old pickup truck and go looking in the diches for his

people. When he found a dead body, he would bring it back to the church and celebrate a funeral Mass and burial. For this “Crime,” he was put on the death list. His bishop called him home, hoping to save his life. He was obedient so he returned home to take a few months of rest on his parents’ farm. While there, he was extremely anxious and upset. He told his mother, “A shepherd does not leave his sheep when the wolf comes. I have to go back.” With his reluctant bishop’s permission, Fr. Rother went back to Guatemala. Soon after, on July 28, 1981, he was shot in the head several times by two assassins who broke into the rectory one night. The people of his parish sent his body back home to his parents, per their request, but they kept his heart in Guatemala. They buried the heart of their priest in the parish church. 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 Kyle Rink Kyle is a Seminarian from the Archdiocese of Seattle and is taking Pre-Theology I classes at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon.

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 Embarking on a New Chapter in Life Kianna Garmanian

“Mom, Dad, Jaeden… I love you all so much. Thank you for the fun, priceless, and incredible memories over the past month.” These were the words I said to my family before heading back to college this past week. After spending over four weeks at home for Christmas break, it was time for me to begin another semester of rigorous schoolwork and late-night studying sessions. While I was excited to begin another chapter in my life at college, I also experienced a variety of other emotions. As I am writing this article now, it is the first official day of classes for my university. So far, on this first day, it has been hard for me to adjust to college life again. I miss being with my family so much. I miss waking up each morning and having breakfast with my mom. I miss going to Costco with my dad and shoving our faces with loads of free samples. I miss staying up late with my brother and watching movies, while we managed to finish an entire bag of popcorn and other yummy treats. I had such a blessed Christmas break at home with my family and friends, so it made it difficult to begin school again. After my two classes ended this morning, I went to spend some time with Jesus at the Church on campus. Feeling a little homesick and sad, I knelt before our Lord in the Tabernacle. I asked Jesus for his comfort, strength, and mercy. And most of all, for the courage and grace to do His will each day at college. After spending time in silence with our Lord, I felt a sense of peace and calm come upon me. I united my emotions and feelings to Jesus and His Sacred Heart, who then filled me with His love. I was not alone and never will be. Jesus is by my side… by your side… by all our sides, each and every day of our lives. I knew that I was doing His will by being at college and completing my studies, even if it meant I would be a little homesick. Therefore, I must trust and not be afraid of the journey Christ has mapped out for me. My dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, I am sure you can relate, in one way or another, to my story. Perhaps you have felt confused, afraid, anxious, nervous or unsure of a situation, event, or experience in your life. Perhaps you have been confronted with a challenge or embarked on a new adventure in life. Through it all, in joy and sadness, Christ has been with you. Whatever state of life you find yourself in, offer yourself and your emotions, thoughts, and feelings to Christ, who will fully unite to you. Ask our Lord what His will is for your life in every situation and experience you face. Trust in Jesus, and may He bless you always!

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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

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an 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 On Tuesday January 22nd at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall, we will be studying "The Psalms -School of Prayer Session 6 Thirsting for God with DVD! For this lesson read Psalms 42, and 63! Do you have a God shaped vacuum in your heart and soul? Come and find out on Tuesday what to do about it! All women welcome and Child Care is available! For more information call Mary Christie at 425-776-3967

Bible Study: All adults are invited to the study of Psalms,

The School of Prayer on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. This is Session 2, "Seeing and Hearing the Psalms," featuring Psalms 1, 18, and 34. Enjoy conversation with other faithful adults and a DVD presentation by a Bible expert. For further information call 425-481-9358 ext. 314.

BETA in Christianity began right here, at SEAS, it follows Alpha so it only made sense to call it BETA – BETA in Christianity. You could say that BETA is a means of studying and focusing on the problems which confront our society today and finding a true Christian solution. We have come here to fill our heads with ideas and our hearts with fire. We all want true happiness and sometimes we just can’t find it. Eight Wednesdays beginning January 9, 6:30pm. Email us at [email protected], and tell us that you are interested. 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.

With the Heart of Jesus

RAISE THE ROOF! SUPPORT OUR CHURCH

Thank you! As of January 14th, you have generously donated $146,376! Please continue to donate to this project, we only only have $33,624 to reach our goal. For more information: Fr. Gerardo Alberto MSpS / Pastor Email: [email protected]

Eucharist to the Homebound Are you or a family member or friend hungry to be nourished by the Body of Christ but unable to attend Mass on a regular basis? Our parish has specially trained volunteers eager to visit you on a weekly basis, bring Communion to you, to pray with you and share their faith with you. If you are interested in having a visitor, contact Lori in the parish office at 425.481.0303 and arrangements can be made.

Healing Mass Jan 25 Friday / 7pm

Lord, heal me, and I will truly be healed. Save me, and I will truly be saved. Lord, you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 17:14

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.

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Prayer Shawl Ministry SEAS Prayer Shawl Ministry is touching the lives of the suffering and grieving, as well as many of your family members and friends who find themselves alone and isolated from their Church family. A huge thank you to all who have knit or are knitting/crocheting shawls of beauty bringing comfort, support, and blessings to so many. Thanks, too, for your generous donations of yarn to help the ministry. Please submit names and addresses of family or neighbors who might enjoy a Prayer Shawl for comfort and blessings. E-mail [email protected] or leave a note in the office.

Please bring in your old Palms from past celebrations of Passion Sunday. Those old palms will be ritually burned to create the ashes for Ash Wednesday. There will be a receptacle in the vestibule in which you may place your palms. Thank you. 7th Annual

CASCADE SERRA CLUB WINE & FOOD PAIRING

Saturday February 9th 6:30pm

Help us help our seminarians! Six great wine & food pairings Tickets $30 each Presale only

Welcoming the Stranger

Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration

What does the Church teach about immigration? How do the principles of Catholic Social Teaching help to inform our approach to immigration issues? How should we as Catholics respond to Jesus’ call to welcome the stranger today? Join us for a workshop to explore these questions — and your own questions — on the intersection between our faith and the important public issue of immigration. The workshop will include time for reflection, small group discussion, and an opportunity to brainstorm ideas for action. Registration suggested but not required. For additional information, or to register, please contact: Jane Smoke ([email protected]) or Karyn Sullivan ([email protected]) Saturday, January 26, 2019 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Parish Hall Presenter: Patty Bowman, Executive Director Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration

Ken Christie [email protected] or Dn Craig Lundberg [email protected]

DEVOTION TO THE SANTO NIÑO (Child Jesus) and PRESENTATION OF THE LORD CELEBRATION MASS Día de la Candelaria Feb 2 Saturday / 5pm

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School

Bring your images and statues of the Child Jesus for a special blessing.

Join us for our 2019 "Where's Waldo" Open House Adventure!

Traiga el sábado 2 de febrero a las 5pm su Niño Dios para presentarlo y hacerlo bendecir.

Sunday, January 27th from 11-2 p.m.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1/20/2019 | 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, Marianne Iwamoto 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, Johnson Andrews & Benson Babu 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

425-355-3504

Jese’s Cleaning Services Our bulletin is published at no cost to the parish as it is supported by the ads on the back. Please consider using their services and tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin.

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES Counseling

425-257-2111 or 888-240-8572

A Call to Share… Sat. 5pm 9 am 11 am 1 pm 5pm

$2,591.00 $4,673.00 $2,629.00 $2,153.00 $5,083.00

PHONE/EMAIL DIRECTORY Staff and Clergy Alberto, Fr. Gerardo

[email protected]

425-481-0303 x306

Cardona, Eduardo

[email protected]

425-481-9358 x314

Egashira, Kathy

[email protected]

206-214-5884

Everist, Shannon

[email protected]

425-481-0303 x303

Lowery, Lori

[email protected]

425-481-0303 x301

Moran, Stephanie

[email protected] 425-481-9358 x311

Perez, Roberto

[email protected]

425-481-9358 x312

Sanchez, Fr. Jesus

[email protected]

425-481-0303 x305

Ugalde, Fr. Jose

[email protected]

425-481-0303 x304

Volunteer for Hispanic Ministry Gimenez, Marcia

[email protected]

425-481-0303 x308

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 Peter Gilmartin Annie Gillen Lupita Gonzalez Dee HolidayOsborne

Louise Hundertmark Helen Johnston Patricia Kramer Christopher Leon Jennie Leyva Jim Moran Sandra Noble Yolanda Noblezada Scott Occhiuto Teresa Paris Elamar Perez Michael Quigley Margaret Quigley Ritzy Rafer Teresita Ramos Arnold Rivera Eduardo Rodriguez 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

Children’s Envelopes Midweek EFT Contributions Votive Candles Roof

$ 311.00 $ 672.25 $10,428.50 $ 264.00 $3,961.00

May the Father bless you, the Son heal you and the Holy Spirit comfort you. Amen.

Total Offering

$28,804.75

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.

Average Weekly Offerings of $30,000 are needed to run the parish

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