The

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

2 | The SETON Sunday News | The Baptism of the Lord, 1/13/2019

FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME The Readings this week: Sun., Jan 13:

The Baptism of the Lord Is 42: 1-4 , 67 or Is 40: 1-5, 9-11; Act 10: 34-38 or Ti 2: 11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3: 15-16, 21-22

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

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

Mon., Jan 14: Heb 1: 1-6; Mk 1: 14-20 Tue., Jan 15: Heb 2: 5-12; Mk: 1: 21-28 Wed., Jan 16: Heb 2: 14-18; Mk 1: 19-39 Thu., Jan 17:

St. Anthony, Abbot Heb 3: 7-14; Mk 1: 40-45

Fri., Jan 18:

Heb 4: 1-5, 11; Mk 2: 1-12

Sat., Jan 19:

Heb 4: 12-16; Mk 2: 13-17

Sun, Jan 20:

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

an

Online http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings

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, 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

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

SCAN ME FOR MORE INFORMATION

MyParish app

@easbothell

9 4 5 2 11 10 3 4y6 8 7

The Baptism of the Lord 1/13/2019 | The SETON Sunday News | 3

PASTOR’S Reflection

B

hearts, replied: “but one mightier than

reaking Open the Word I is coming.” The word “mightier” brings Jesus to mind, the great of God:

My brothers and sisters in Christ, today's first reading from the book of Isaiah speaks of a prophecy related to the coming of the promised Messiah. The Gospel Reading from Luke announces the official beginning of the Lord's ministry on earth as Christ the Redeemer when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. In the first reading we hear God speak to His people through the prophet Isaiah. In those days, God’s chosen people were coming out of captivity. Jerusalem was in ruins. The Jewish people had experienced great suffering. God asked Isaiah to comfort His people, to speak tenderly to Jerusalem and to proclaim to her that she had served her sentence, that her guilt was expiated, that she had received from the hand of the Lord double for all her sins. The words “in the desert prepare the way of the Lord” introduce one of the richest terms found in Scripture. The “Way” is a way of life, living for humanity or living for God. There can be two ways, right or wrong. John the Baptist cried out in the desert to prepare "the way of the Lord." Jesus declared that He Himself was that Way. Jerusalem, synonymous with Zion, was called the herald of good news. It was proclaimed, "Here is your God!" In these prophetic words, Isaiah was not suggesting a human king from King David’s line, but a divine king, Yahweh himself. The reading from the Gospel of Luke today presents the preaching of John the Baptist. We can perceive that people were expecting the arrival of the promised Messiah at any time. In their hearts, they asked themselves: "Is he the one we are waiting for?" And John the Baptist, knowing their

deliverer in the war against Satan. In this particular passage, great importance was given to the Holy Spirit. Throughout the Bible, many amazing manifestations were credited to the presence of the Holy Spirit, as the life and power of God. The Holy Spirit is identified as a separate divine presence in the Holy Trinity. While the voice of God the Father was heard from heaven, the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in bodily form like a dove. When John the Baptist declared that those who believed would be baptized with fire, this is associated with sanctification and salvation. Fire represents a sanctifying action. At the same time, in the Scriptures, fire is very often associated with the presence of the Saving God. God will sanctify his people through refined fire so that they may be made righteous before his eyes to inherit the eternal salvation set aside for God’s children.

W

alking together as brothers and sisters:

My brothers and sisters, Jesus is

the Way, the Truth, and the Life. As John the Baptist was commissioned to prepare the Way of the Lord, we, as baptized and confirmed Christians, have been called by God and sent to preach the Good News to all those with whom we have been in contact throughout our lives. For God’s greater glory, our commission sends us to show the Way to those who have not yet met the Lord Jesus in their lives. Our commission is to show the Way of the Lord to those who have turned their backs on their faith. I invite you to put into action the gifts we all received at Baptism and which were reinforced at Confirmation. Let us get moving, making God’s Love known to everybody. Fr. José Gerardo Alberto, MSpS

4 | The SETON Sunday News | The Baptism of the Lord, 1/13/2019

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 14

Works of the Cross

Good Samaritans Work of the Cross Mass

6:30pm

St.6

7pm

Church

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, January 15

Wednesday, January 16 BETA in Christianity Elementary Faith Formation

6:30pm

Hall

7pm

All Stations

Elementary Faith Formation

5pm

All Stations

Serra Club Mass

5pm

Church

Cascade Serra Club

6pm

Hall

Luz y Vida Gpo de Oración

7pm

Seton House

Sacramentors

7pm

St. 2

Comité Guadalupano

7pm

St. 7

Luz y Vida Core Meeting

7pm

Office

Sacramentors

8am

St. 6

Liturgical Catechesis

9am

Hall

9 and 11

Hall

RCIA English

9am

St.4

Early Childhood FF

11am

St.1

RICA Spanish

11am

St.7

Thursday, Jan 17

Friday, January 18

Saturday, January 19

Sunday, January 20 KofC Pancake Breakfast

Ministerio de Chales para Oración:

Próximo Fin de Semana: Redmond, WA 15, 16 y 17 de febrero Llamen al 425-246-7815

Gracias por su generosidad y bondad en tejer a dos agujas o crochet los chales para aquellas personas que usualmente están solas y pasando por un momento de dolor o sufrimiento - o tal vez con el dolor de la pérdida de un ser querido. Por favor déjanos saber si un miembro de tu familia necesita consuelo. ¡Qué bendición para nuestros feligreses ser esa mano, ese pie, la voz del Señor para aquellos que sufren! Por favor continúen con su ministerio de chales para oración. Coordinadora: Joan Kluck

[email protected]

The Baptism of the Lord 1/13/2019 | The SETON Sunday News | 5

Conchita, Tell Us about Your Life Conchita tells us about the Mystical Incarnation and the Chain of Love: The Lord told me these words in February 1897: “I want you to prepare yourself for the day when the Church celebrates the feast of the Incarnation of the Divine Word. On that day I descended to unite Myself with Mary, making Myself flesh in her most pure womb, to bring salvation to the world. This same day I want to unite Myself spiritually with your soul and give you a new life, a divine and immortal life, in time and in eternity.” I felt a new force, a great thirst for perfection and for purity of soul. but many years would go by with nothing happening on the feast of the Incarnation. I went on retreat March 20, 1906, avid for silence and recollection. The retreat master was Father Mariano Duarte, S.J. From the very first days, the Lord began to prepare me for this supreme grace. Here I am on retreat... Even now He urges me to practice virtues. Even now I feel His presence absorb me... On the 25 th, before Mass, prostrate before the Tabernacle, I humbled myself as much as possible. Thus, my soul empty of all else, I received Him in Communion. I was taken over by the presence of my Jesus, quite close to me, hearing His divine voice which said to me: “Here I am, I want to incarnate Myself mystically in your heart. I carry out what I promise. In countless ways I have prepared you for this grace. The hour has come to carry out My promise: Receive Me. This kind of union is most profound, most intimate and, if your soul remains faithful, it will be an eternal union.” Right after receiving the central grace of her life, the mystical incarnation, God inspired Conchita with the "Chain of Love": a spiritual practice that consists in offering virtuous acts throughout the day, which are linked together to form a “chain” that connects our heart to Jesus’ Heart. The Family of the Cross strives to grow in virtue by living the Fourteen Rules of the Chain of Love, from the virtue of Humility, to transformation into Christ Priest and Victim.

Conchita: Cuéntanos tu vida Conchita nos cuenta acerca de la Encarnación Mística y la Cadena de Amor: El Señor me dijo estas palabras en febrero de 1897: “Prepárate para el día en que la Iglesia celebra la Encarnación del Divino Verbo; en este día bajé a unirme con María tomando carne en su purísimo seno para salvar al mundo. Ese día quiero unirme espiritualmente con tu alma y darte una vida nueva, vida divina e inmortal, en el tiempo y en la eternidad”. Sentí un nuevo impulso, una grande sed de perfección y de pureza de alma. Pero pasarían muchas fiestas de la Encarnación sin novedades. Entré a ejercicios el 20 de marzo de 1906, ávida de silencio y recogimiento. El predicador era el Padre Mariano Duarte, SJ. Desde los primeros días el Señor me preparaba para esta gracia suprema. Estoy en retiro… ya me impulsa el Señor a la práctica de las virtudes. Ya siento su presencia que me absorbe… El 25, antes de Misa, postrada ante el Sagrario, me humillé cuanto pude. Y así, vacía, lo recibí en comunión. Voy sintiendo a mi Jesús junto de mí, y escuchando su divina voz que me dijo: “Aquí estoy, quiero encarnar en tu corazón místicamente. Yo cumplo Io que ofrezco; he venido preparándote de mil modos y ha llegado el momento de cumplir mi promesa: Recíbeme. Esta clase de unión es muy honda, es muy íntima, y si tu alma me es fiel, será eterna". Inmediatamente después de recibir la gracia de la Encarnación Mística, Dios le inspiró a Conchita la “Cadena de Amor”. Es ésta una práctica espiritual que consiste en el ofrecimiento de actos de virtud a lo largo del día, estos actos se unen en una “cadena” que conecta nuestros corazones al corazón de Jesús. La Familia de la Cruz se esfuerza por crecer en virtud practicando las Catorce Reglas de la Cadena de Amor, empezando con la virtud de la humildad, hasta llegar a la transformación en Cristo Sacerdote y Víctima.

6 | The SETON Sunday News | The Baptism of the Lord, 1/13/2019

REFLEXION del

M

Párroco

editando la Palabra de Dios

Mis hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, la primera lectura de hoy del libro de Isaías consiste en una profecía relacionada con la venida del Mesías prometido. La Lectura del Evangelio de Lucas anuncia que cuando Jesús fue bautizado por Juan el Bautista, ese fue el evento que marcó el comienzo oficial del ministerio del Señor en la tierra como Cristo el Redentor. En la primera lectura escuchamos a Dios que le habla a su pueblo a través del profeta Isaías. En aquellos días, el pueblo escogido de Dios estaba saliendo del cautiverio. Jerusalén estaba en ruinas. El pueblo judío había pasado por grandes sufrimientos. Dios le dijo a Isaías que consolara a su pueblo, que hablara con ternura a Jerusalén y que le gritara que había cumplido su condena, que su pena había sido pagada, que había recibido de la mano del Señor el doble por todos sus pecados.

Las palabras "preparen el camino del Señor en el desierto" introducen uno de los términos más ricos que se encuentran en la Santa Biblia. El "Camino" es una forma de vida, para los hombres y para Dios. Puede haber dos formas, el camino del bien o el del mal. Juan el Bautista clamó en el desierto para preparar "el camino del Señor". Jesús declaró que Él mismo era ese camino. Jerusalén, sinónimo de Sión, se llamaba el heraldo de buenas nuevas. Fue proclamado, "¡Aquí está tu Dios!" En estas palabras proféticas, Isaías no estaba sugiriendo un rey humano del linaje del rey David, sino un rey divino, Yahvé mismo. La lectura del Evangelio de Lucas de hoy presenta la predicación de Juan el Bautista. Podemos percibir que las personas esperaban la llegada del Mesías prometido en cualquier momento. En sus corazones, se preguntaban: “¿Es él al que estamos esperando?” Al conocer sus corazones, Juan el Bautista respondió: “Pero ya viene otro más poderoso que yo”. Las palabras “otro más poderoso” se refieren a Jesús, el gran liberador en la guerra contra Satanás. En este pasaje en particular, se le dio una gran importancia al Espíritu Santo. A lo largo de la Biblia, muchas manifestaciones asombrosas fueron acreditadas a la presencia del Espíritu Santo, como la

vida y el poder de Dios. El Espíritu Santo se identifica como una presencia divina separada en la Santísima Trinidad. Mientras se escuchaba la voz de Dios Padre desde el cielo, el Espíritu Santo descendió sobre Jesús en forma corporal como una paloma. Cuando Juan el Bautista declaró que los creyentes serían bautizados con fuego, esto se asocia con la santificación y la salvación. El fuego representa una acción santificadora. Al mismo tiempo, en las Escrituras, el fuego se asocia muy a menudo con la presencia del Dios Salvador. Dios santificará a su pueblo a través del fuego refinado para que sean hechos justos ante sus ojos para heredar la salvación eterna de los hijos de Dios.

C

aminando juntos como hermanos:

Mis hermanos y hermanas, Jesús es el Camino, y la verdad y la vida. Como Juan el Bautista recibió el encargo de preparar el Camino del Señor, nosotros, como cristianos bautizados y confirmados, hemos sido llamados por Dios y enviados para predicar la Buena Nueva a todos aquellos con quienes hemos estado en contacto durante nuestra vida. Para la gloria de Dios, nuestra comisión nos obliga a mostrar el Camino a aquellos que aún no han encontrado al Señor Jesús en sus vidas. Nuestra comisión es mostrarles el Camino del Señor a aquellos que han naufragado en su fe. Los invito a poner en práctica los dones que recibimos todos en el bautismo y reafirmamos en la Confirmación, y nos pongamos a trabajar, dando a conocer el amor de Dios a todas las personas. P. Gerardo Alberto, MSpS

The Baptism of the Lord 1/13/2019 | The SETON Sunday News | 7

A WAITING HARVEST

Vocation Awareness

This is just what Priests do! Priests Defend the People of God from the Enemy Part II We went over to the church and knelt down before Jesus in the tabernacle. You should have seen these

three Baptist women praying before the Blessed Sacrament! “Jesus, please forgive us. We are sorry! We love you! We love you. Please save us. We are so sorry.” It was one of the most sincere, beautiful prayers I had ever heard. I knew that Jesus would respond.

“the devil is like a great, chained dog. He makes a lot of noise but he only bites those who come too close.” Secondly, I gave them some Holy water and told them to sprinkle it in every room of the house. Finally, I said to them, “ I want you to go to church on Sunday and pray as a family every night. Call me back if you still have problems.” They did call me back a few days later to say thank you/ the demon had departed and they were most grateful. This is what priests do.

Afterward, I gave them a bottle of Holy water and told them to go home with these instructions. “First of all, destroy the Ouija board. Rip it up and then throw it away, so no one else can ever use it.” I quoted to them the great Padre Pio who said that

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 Rafel Alvarez. N.M.Sp.S. Rafael is from Norwalk, CA He is a Second Year Novice with the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in Long Beach, CA.

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.

8 | The SETON Sunday News | The Baptism of the Lord, 1/13/2019

T y p o l o g y “Come, Just As You Are” Kianna Garmanian

I was a sophomore in high school. Sixteen years old. It was time for me to attend the big Confirmation retreat that was apparently supposed to be a transformative and life-changing experience. I was told that this retreat would change my life, awaken my spirit, and be incredible. How could this be? I didn’t want to go… I didn’t want to “waste” an entire weekend at a church event. Could I just pretend I was sick and not show up at the retreat? I tried to come up with many excuses to skip the retreat yet none of them worked well for me. So, ever reluctantly, I ended up going and this is what happened. It was a Saturday night, the second day of the retreat, and our youth minister led us teens across a path in the woods. The only light came from the candles we held in our hands, which led our way across the dark, muddy, and rocky path. After about fifteen minutes of walking, we arrived at a small building in the middle of the woods. What was going on? Where was I? These were the thoughts that ran through my head. With a candle in my hand, I slowly walked toward the building and opened the doors. As I entered, I heard the soft and beautiful voices of the choir that was singing in the background. Dozens of candles were placed around the perimeter of the room, adding a small hint of light. Once I fully entered the building, I slowly looked up and gazed at my surroundings. Behold… right in front of me was JESUS in the Eucharist, most beautifully exposed in a monstrance and placed on the tabernacle for us to adore. That was it…. I lost it. In complete tears, I broke down. And I’m not just talking about a few tears… I mean complete, hysteric, messy crying! My heart was broken, lost, confused, and afraid. I was struggling with my own set of challenges and trying to carry the cross on my own. I had so many questions about my faith and the presence of God in my life. I doubted the power of God’s love and never placed my full trust in Him. Yet, it was during this very moment at my Confirmation retreat that marked my first real and deep encounter with Christ in the Eucharist. All I did was gaze my eyes upon Jesus in the Eucharist and I KNEW, with the most complete and sincere confidence, that He was with me. I felt His love in the most powerful way and it surrounded my entire being. It was as if Jesus was wrapping His arms around me and showering me with His infinite goodness. “Come, just as you are.” These were the words I heard in my heart. Although I was broken and weak… although I was lost and confused… although I didn’t have all the answers… CHRIST was with me. That weekend changed my life. It was this retreat that deepened my desire to discover Jesus in a more intimate way and spend more time with Him in Adoration. My friends, I extend this message to you… come to Jesus, just as you are. Come to Him with all your burdens, all your worries, and all your imperfections. Just come, rest in His presence, and Jesus will take care of the rest. May God Bless you all!

Y o u t h

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.

N e w s Jan 26, 2019 at 9am—Jan 27, 2019 at 1pm Lynnwood Convention Center 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Contact the Youth Minister: Roberto Perez Phone: 425.481.9358 Ext. 312 Email: [email protected]

Youth Ministry QR Code

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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 15th at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall, we will be studying David the King-The House of David Lesson 5 with Bishop Robert Barron on DVD! Read 2 Samuel 7:1-17 for this lesson! Bishop Barron unpacks the Christological significance of the Davidic Covenant! What does this all mean? Come on Tuesday and find out! All women welcome and Child Care is available! For more information call Mary Christie at 425-776-3967

Bible Study: There is no Bible Study meeting on the evening of January 15. The next lesson is Session 2 "Seeing and Hearing the Psalms" on January 22. 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.

The Baptism of the Lord 1/13/2019 | The SETON Sunday News | 9

With the Heart of Jesus

RAISE THE ROOF! SUPPORT OUR CHURCH

Thank you! As of January 3rd, you have generously donated $139,481! Please continue to donate to this project, we only only have $40,519 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.

Friday January 25th at 6:30pm Presider: Fr. Jose Ugalde, MSpS

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.

10 | The SETON Sunday News | The Baptism of the Lord, 1/13/2019

Rachel’s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion “When you are in a difficult situation and everything seems to be against you, to the point where you feel like you can’t handle one more minute, don’t give up, because that is the precise place and time in which the tide will change. ” - Harriet Beecher Stowe The beginning of a year is a wonderful time for a tide to change. Are you ready to lay that burden down? The one that you have carried inside since the day of the abortion decision? Make the decision to start this New Year by handing God that burden and letting Him set you free. Call for a compassionate, confidential conversation. Registering now for our next healing retreats: March 8-10 and April 5-7, both in English . English: (206) 920-6413 Español: (206)-450-7814 www.ccsww.org/projectrachel Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You are loved with an everlasting Love!

2019 March for Life

The 2019 Annual Olympia March for Life is scheduled for Tuesday, January 22. The St. Mary Magdalen Respect Life Group will again be sponsoring a bus to take participants to the Mass for Life at St Martin’s College, after which we will head to Olympia to join the March for Life. You must register. Sign up via email with Dawn Bingaman with names or riders at [email protected] DEVOTION TO THE SANTO NIÑO (Child Jesus) and PRESENTATION OF THE LORD CELEBRATION MASS Día de la Candelaria Feb 2 Saturday / 5pm

Bring your images and statues of the Child Jesus for a special blessing. Traiga el sábado 2 de febrero a las 5pm su Niño Dios para presentarlo y hacerlo bendecir.

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

KofC Pancake Breakfast The next Knights of Columbus’ Pancake Breakfast will be Sunday Jan 20 2019. Come out and socialize and support the Knights of Columbus charitable organizations, such as seminarians, St Vincent DePaul, Coats for Kids etc… we hope to see you there.

The Baptism of the Lord 1/13/2019 | 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, 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

425-355-3504

T J NW Construction LLC 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

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 Joyce Rosas Lupita Gonzalez Florentine Ruhland Dee HolidayJesus Sanchez Sr. Osborne Benita Schumacher Louise Jim Schumacher Hundertmark Leticia Solorzano Helen Johnston Fran Sphung Patricia Kramer Adrienne Steuer Christopher Leon Harry St Nicholas Jennie Leyva Francis Sullivan Jim Moran James Sullivan Sandra Noble Kaye Swartzell Yolanda Noblezada Michael Trupiano Scott Occhiuto Fernando Varela Teresa Paris Evelio Villalobos Elamar Perez Vladimir Vozar Michael Quigley Rosemary Wentz Margaret Quigley Barb West Ritzy Rafer Tami Wyatt Teresita Ramos Beatrice Zorzi Arnold Rivera

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

A Call to Share… Week of 12 / 29-30 Sat. 5pm 9 am 11 am 1 pm 5pm Roof

$2,820.00 $2,336.00 $3,004.00 $2,269.00 $7,961.00 $8,793.00

Week of 1 / 5-6

Children’s Envelopes Midweek EFT Contributions Votive Candles Sol. Mary 12/31 Sol. Mary 01/01

$ 511.00 $ 2,967.50 $10,428.50 $ 276.00 $ 5,308.00 $ 2,835.00

Total Offering

$40,716.00

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

Sat. 5pm 9 am 11 am 1 pm 5pm

$2,378.00 $4,241.00 $3,642.00 $2,365.00 $3,947.00

Thank you...

Children’s Envelopes Midweek EFT Contributions Votive Candles Roof 1/3/2019 Roof

$

296.00 $ .00 $10,428.50 $ 252.00 $11,691.00 $ 2,284.00

Total Offering

$27,549.50