Do whatever he tells you. By Reverend Richard J. Mowery

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1 Sunday June 5, 2016 Do whatever he tells you. By Reverend Richard J. Mowery Icon, The Wedding Feast at Cana, written by parishioner Peggy Gaizauskas. Do whatever he tells you (John2:5) is a verse from the Gospel of Saint John. It takes place during the wedding feast at Cana. This is the command given by Mary to the servants. This same passage is used on the back of my holy cards for my Ordination and it is also engraved on the bottom of my chalice. This verse is a great reminder to me of who Mary and Jesus should be in our lives. When Mary is speaking to the servants, she is also speaking to all who will follow her Son, Jesus Christ. Mary knew what her son was capable of, and this is where she placed her total trust. We should have the same courage and trust when we follow our Lord. In this passage, the servants did what Jesus asked of them. They ended up pouring the water in the vessels without complaint. That is when the miracle happened when Jesus turned ordinary water into wine. Do whatever he tells you is the way we need to follow our Lord. We are asked by Our Lord to follow Him solely and unreservedly. (continued)

Do whatever he tells you. (continued from cover) Before becoming a seminarian, I had a good life.

I went to church when I could and even sang in the choir. But it was not until I listened to the Lord while at a Cursillo weekend that my life changed.

I strove to become a better person. I made Church not just a Sunday obligation; I made Church part of my life.

Up until that point, I had no direction, even though I had sensed from time to time that God might be calling me to the priesthood.

2 Do whatever he tells you. (continued from cover) Before becoming a seminarian, I had a good life. I was in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, I worked as a heating and air conditioning technician; I owned my own home. However, there was something missing. I went to church when I could and even sang in the choir. But it was not until I listened to the Lord while at a Cursillo weekend that my life changed. Throughout the weekend, I felt the Lord calling and drawing me closer to Him. After that weekend, I started to truly live out my Christian faith. Something in me changed. I strove to become a better person. I made Church not just a Sunday obligation; I made Church part of my life. When I made the Church part of my life, I discovered my relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Up until that point, I had no direction, even though I had sensed from time to time that God might be calling me to the priesthood. It was not until I changed my ways and directed my actions to the Lord that He was able to work with me. This is when the Lord asked me again to become a priest. It was only at this point that I finally had the courage to tell the Lord, Yes. This verse, Do whatever he tells you, reminds me of who I was, who I am, and who I strive to be. This is a reminder for all of us. When our Lord calls us, regardless of our state of life, we must respond. As we answer the call we allow ourselves to be transformed by God s graces. The Lord calls us to live out our faith daily. God wants nothing but the best for us. It is when we follow Jesus and do whatever He tells us that he can work miracles in our lives. I want to say thank you for all of your love and encouragement. This will always be my home parish and you will always be my family. Please know I will always keep you in my prayers wherever I might be serving. God bless you.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MON 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Mt 5:1-12 TUE 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16 WED 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, and 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19 THU 1

Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36 8:3 KEEP OUR DEAR FATHER SWAMY IN YOUR PRAYERS as he prepares for his new assignment.

3 READINGS FOR THE WEEK MON 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; Mt 5:1-12 TUE 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8; Mt 5:13-16 WED 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab, and 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19 THU 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13; Mt 5:20-26 FRI 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32 SAT Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6; Mt 5:33-37 SUN 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36 8:3 KEEP OUR DEAR FATHER SWAMY IN YOUR PRAYERS as he prepares for his new assignment. (The people of Saint Peter in Columbia may not yet realize how blessed they are, but they will!) Father s schedule is complicated by a number of demands right now, but we will have the opportunity as a parish to send him off with our love and blessings. We just can t set a date right now. REVEREND STEVEN ARENA, who served our parish as a deacon this past year, will return to celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving Sunday, June 12, at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow in Menniti Hall. WELCOME to our seminarian-in-residence this summer, Bradley Fischer. He will be working on a number of assignments. Be sure to introduce yourself! PRIEST IN RESIDENCE Father Tony Eseke, ordained July 27, 1996, in the Catholic diocese of Idah, Nigeria; will teach Communications and Public Relations at Messiah College, and will be in residence here at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. He will arrive at the beginning of August. QUO VADIS DAYS JUNE 19-23: Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer, and discussions to help young men explore our Lord s call in their lives Activities include hiking, games, bonfires, recreation and sports (soccer, capture the flag, volleyball, swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, flag football), talks, great food, and discussions. FIAT DAYS JULY 5-8: A retreat for young Catholic women who want to learn more about consecrated life, to deepen their faith, and to better discern God s call in their lives. Activities will include talks from religious sisters about vocation discernment and their communities, recreation and sports, great food and discussions. Both events include Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Liturgy of the Hours, and other prayer opportunities. Visit vocations, or vocations@hbgdiocese.org to register. MORNING FAITH MATTERS: In Lesson 21 of Galatians (3:1-4:31), Paul instructs us on how to get to know God. He tells us that because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba! Father! The word Abba translates as Daddy. That s how you can approach the Almighty God. Join us in the Bayley Conference Room at 9:30 on Wednesday morning to hear what else Paul has to say. Next week concludes the study of Romans and Galatians. In your charity please pray for the repose of the souls of parishioner Joseph J. Jurewicz; and Edward F. Mark, Sr., father of parishioner Tina Marie Simington. FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS WEEKEND are in celebration of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of parishioners Heidi and Eugene Castle, and in honor of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Reverend Richard J. Mowery. + MASSES + + DAILY PRAYERS + CONFESSIONS+ SATURDAY JUNE 4 VIGIL, 10TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 PM Rosalyn Green SUNDAY JUNE 5 10TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM Jenison & Cavanaugh Families 9:00 AM Barbara Keane 11:00 AM People of the Parish 2:30 PM Intentions of Reverend Richard J. Mowery MONDAY JUNE 6 No Mass TUESDAY JUNE 7 6:45 AM Morning Prayer 7:00 AM Philip Mistretta, IV WEDNESDAY JUNE 8 8:40 AM Rosary 9:00 AM Dr. Robert Lambert THURSDAY JUNE 9 6:45 AM Morning Prayer 7:00 AM Gordon Morse FRIDAY JUNE 10 MEMORIAL OF SAINT BARNABAS, APOSTLE 8:40 AM Rosary 9:00 AM Jim Spade SATURDAY JUNE 11 VIGIL, 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 PM Henry Aschenbrenner SUNDAY JUNE 12 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 AM Mary Ann Malatesta 9:00 AM Sgt. Robert Moritz 11:00 AM People of the Parish ALTAR SERVERS June :00 PM Catherine Arke, Taylor Behner 7:30 AM Martin Manning, Anne Marie 9:00 AM Lucio Martinez, John Paul 11:00 AM Andrew Cavada, Max Cavada

THEY COME FOR HELP, REASSURANCE, AND KNOWLEDGE. The Caregivers Group is practical, inspirational and encouraging.

The CAREGIVERS GROUP meets Monday, June 6, at 3:30 PM, in Meeting Room 1, and the first Monday of every month. Meetings are open to the entire community.

Sense of adventure? (There will be a mentalist.) Check. Checkbook or credit card? Of course!

BID YOUR HEART OUT on a wide range of baskets for every taste in a really terrific Silent Auction. WATCH JOE CURCILLO, THE MIND SHARK, amaze and astound!

and a reserved pew and parking space for Christmas Mass!

There will be a meeting for Apple Festival volunteers on June 12 after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Conference Room. All are welcome! Call or text John Crist (364-0967) for more information.

This year's week-long summer adventure for middle and high school age boys will be the last week in July, in Front Royal, Virginia, where we'll join other Catholic Trail Life troops for activities

4 THEY COME FOR HELP, REASSURANCE, AND KNOWLEDGE. The Caregivers Group is practical, inspirational and encouraging. Come with your questions or come to spend some refreshing time with other caregivers, away from responsibilities. Bring a friend or family member. The CAREGIVERS GROUP meets Monday, June 6, at 3:30 PM, in Meeting Room 1, and the first Monday of every month. Meetings are open to the entire community. Contacts: Pastoral Assistant Donna Nebistinsky ( , dnebistinsky@steas.net) or Facilitator Ernie Nettleton ( ). Tickets? Check. Business casual duds? Check. Raffle ticket stubs? Check. READY FOR THE PARISH GALA? Sense of adventure? (There will be a mentalist.) Check. Checkbook or credit card? Of course! COME PREPARED TO TASTE an assortment of fabulous foods, sip some wine or beer (or water or punch), mingle, and listen to Steve Stringer and the Glee Girls and DJ Ed Sheehe. BID YOUR HEART OUT on a wide range of baskets for every taste in a really terrific Silent Auction. WATCH JOE CURCILLO, THE MIND SHARK, amaze and astound! THEN, PLUNGE INTO A FUN LIVE AUCTION OF OUR BIG-TICKET ITEMS: A week in Cancun (you heard that correctly), dinner prepared by our own clergy, a local small aircraft flight with pilot Monsignor King, and a reserved pew and parking space for Christmas Mass! FINALLY, PULL OUT YOUR RAFFLE TICKET STUBS to learn if you ve won a 50-inch Samsung Smart HDTV, golf GPS Range Finder, ipad Air2, or FitBit HR Activity Tracker! APPLE FESTIVAL! There will be a meeting for Apple Festival volunteers on June 12 after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Conference Room. All are welcome! Call or text John Crist ( ) for more information. The Apple Festival is Saturday, September 17. BOYS, INTERESTED IN OUTDOOR FUN AND ADVENTURE? Consider joining our Trail Life troop! This year's week-long summer adventure for middle and high school age boys will be the last week in July, in Front Royal, Virginia, where we'll join other Catholic Trail Life troops for activities and learning that include rock climbing, aquatics, orienteering, archery, fishing, canoeing, and horsemanship. This year s Backcountry hiking expedition will consist of 52 miles in 52 hours hike, bike, horseback and canoeing (you must qualify to participate). Because Trail Life is faith-based, we'll have daily Mass and nightly campfire rosary. Want to learn more about Trail Life? Go to or send an to TraiLifeSEAS@yahoo.com. TOT APPALACHIAN BREWING COMPANY Join Theology on Tap Harrisburg on Thursday, June 16, in the Abbey Bar (2nd floor) of Appalachian Brewing Company, 50 North Cameron St., Harrisburg. Happy half hour and dinner begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a presentation by Becky Biter on Undefeated Courage: Love Conquers Abortion at 7pm. Biter, President of Undefeated Courage and Associate Director of Rachel s Vineyard Ministries of Central PA, will share her abortion testimony and explain how Undefeated Courage came to be, as well as the experiences prayer warriors and alley counselors in the diocese encounter on the front-lines at local abortion clinics. For more information and to stay up-to-date on our upcoming events, follow us on Facebook at /Groups/HarrisburgTOT or totharrisburg.com. THE TRIBUNAL OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG will be giving a presentation concerning marriage, divorce and annulment according to Church teaching. This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and any others who may have a vested interest because of family and friends. This session will be held on June 15 at 7:00 PM at Saint Patrick Parish, Carlisle, in the Schmidt Activity Center on Marsh Drive. No prior registration is required. For further information, call ( , ext. 304), or tribunal@hbgdiocese.org or visit

Pizza and refreshments (while they last)

5 Family Bingo! All Ages Welcome! Sunday June 12 5:00-7:00 PM 11 games for $15 and all the fun you can stand!! Come one, come all! Bring a friend! Pizza and refreshments (while they last) for a free-will offering S P O N S O R E D B Y O U R O W N

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Sunday May 28, (continued inside) Sunday May 28, 2017 (continued inside) MON Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 TUE Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68; 10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a WED Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Lk 1:39-56 THU