The Conversion of the Baptized

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1 November 22, 2015 His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away... This Sunday, The Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we welcome our latest parish RCIA candidates into our parish. In this issue are thoughts from two members of our family who have entered our Church and parish community through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The Conversion of the Baptized The new life received in Christian initiation has not abolished the frailty and weakness of human nature, nor the inclination to sin... which remains in the baptized such that with the help of the grace of Christ they may prove themselves in the struggle of Christian life. This is the struggle of conversion directed toward holiness and eternal life to which the Lord never ceases to call us. (Excerpted from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, )

2 To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins... to Him be glory and power forever and ever. I REALIZE NOW THAT MY JOURNEY TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH had been a long time in the making. I feel, especially since I completed the RCIA program, that God has been calling me to the Church, and for me that is the blessed community of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Please keep in mind that I have always believed in a higher power. I truly believe that this world would not be if there weren t a higher power. The first time I ever set foot in the Catholic Church was actually the first time I had ever stepped foot in any church for any type of service. My family is primarily Protestant. I would describe myself before joining the Catholic Church as the occasional Christmas play type. I remember very clearly the first time I walked in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. I probably had the same questions as many RCIA students do. Those questions were answered over time through conversations, Bible studies, and spiritual growth in different programs and discussions with Monsignor King. I did not know what to expect that first Sunday. I was taken back by the reverence and the peacefulness of prayer before Mass. As my curiosity grew, and I came to understand the faith more in depth, I quickly realized that the Eucharist was the reason I was there. I was looking for something. The Eucharist was what I was lacking. I was baptized and brought into the Church on April 23, 2011, by Monsignor King. Anybody who was there could see on my face that it was a long journey, but it is still not over by a long shot. I believe that Jesus was calling me to the door, and when I opened it up the Catholic Church was revealed. Brandon Fisher I GRADUATED FROM THE RCIA PROGRAM TWO YEARS AGO, so officially I have been a StEAS member since Actually, I started coming to this parish in 1998 when I moved into the area. Before converting I had hesitations. Mostly I was afraid to convert and what that would mean to my family, friends, and myself. I came to the Church with my husband who was born and raised Catholic, though not truly understanding what all of the Church really stood for and where I fit in. Each and every RCIA class I learned more about the Church and the Catholic faith, but more than anything, I learned more about myself. I was nervous I had to always believe certain things in order to really be Catholic, but I realized, it is more about being a good person and trying to be the best possible version of myself. I reflected after every class and realized this was exactly the path I was suppose to take and how much richer it was making my life. I feel connected to our Church and God, more than I could have ever imagined or asked for. It has brought a richer faith into our family that continues to grow. It is hard to express in words what this class meant for me, especially in very personal ways, but I can say, that is was one of the best decisions of my life. Tina Rensel CONVERSION IS ACCOMPLISHED IN DAILY LIFE by gestures of reconciliation, concern for the poor, the exercise and defense of justice and right, by the admission of faults to one s brethren, fraternal correction, revision of life, examination of conscience, spiritual direction, acceptance of suffering, endurance of persecution for the sake of righteousness. Taking up one s cross each day and following Jesus is the surest way of penance... (Excerpted from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, )

3 READINGS FOR THE WEEK MON Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3; Lk 21:1-4 TUE Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3; Lk 21:5-11 WED Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3; Lk 21:12-19 THU Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3; Lk 21:20-28 FRI Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3; Lk 21:29-33 SAT Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3; Lk 21:34-36 SUN Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES SUN NOV 29 7:00 PM Saint Patrick, Carlisle THU DEC 10 7:00 PM Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton SUN DEC 13 2:00 PM Saint Katharine Drexel SUN DEC 13 7:00 PM Saint Theresa MON DEC 14 7:00 PM Our Lady of Lourdes WED DEC 16 7:00 PM Good Shepherd SUN DEC 20 2:00 PM Saint Joseph GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD ON THANKSGIVING! Please plan to attend Mass at 9:00 AM on Thanksgiving Day. Then join the parish family for complimentary coffee and donuts in the Parish Center! GIVING TREE: Thanks to all who selected tags from our Giving Tree. Please return gifts no later than Sunday, December 6, prior to the 9:00 AM Mass for sorting and delivery. Place UNWRAPPED gift(s) in a plastic bag or gift bag with the gift tag securely attached by the sign-out table and tree in the Parish Center. Please note date the gift was returned in the appropriate sign out folder. Questions or lost tags? Please contact Cyndy Shaul ( ). WE ARE ALSO CONDUCTING A FOOD DRIVE for cancer patient families. Please drop off non-perishable items in the designated containers by the tree. MITTEN TREE: On November 21 & 22, CCD students from 3 years to grade 4 will bring home paper mittens to color and decorate. You are asked to return the decorated mittens, along with a pair of new mittens or gloves, to the Parish Center. Put the real mittens in the donation box, then hang the decorated mittens on the Christmas tree. All decorated mittens must be on the tree by 12:00 PM on Sunday, December 13, for judging. Encourage your children to get creative, because they might just be among the top three winners in their age group! Extra paper mittens will be available in the back of church for any child (3 yearsgrade 4) who wants to participate, and anyone in the parish may contribute new, warm items: gloves, hats, ear muffs, or scarves. Just put them in the donation box. All donations will be delivered to Saint Francis Church, Harrisburg, to warm our friends in need this season! In your charity please pray for the repose of the souls of parishioner Tina Navitsky, wife of Michael Navitsky; and Patricia Doyle, aunt of parishioner Jacquie McAuliffe. LECTOR WORKBOOKS for lectionary Cycle C, for the liturgical year beginning the first Sunday of Advent, are available in the sacristy. STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION NOVEMBER 15 $ 12, BULLETIN DEADLINES: Please submit items for the December 13 bulletin by Wednesday, November 25, to bulletin@steas.net Also, because of holiday printing schedules, there will be ONE COMBINED BULLETIN FOR THE WEEKENDS OF DECEMBER 27 AND JANUARY 3. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We wish to thank Hilton Diminick Orthodontic Associates for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin. + M A S S E S + SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 VIGIL, THE SOLEMNITY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 5:30 PM People of the Parish SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 THE SOLEMNITY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 7:15 AM Jenison and Cavanaugh Families * 9:00 AM Nicholas Lencioni 11:30 AM Tyler Mangus MONDAY NOVEMBER 23 9:00 AM All Souls Intentions TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24 MEMORIAL OF SAINT ANDREW DŨNG- LAC, PRIEST, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 7:00 AM George Santoff WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25 7:00 AM Garrett Punch 9:00 AM Camela Gitto THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26 THANKSGIVING DAY 9:00 AM Mass of Thanksgiving FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 7:00 AM 50th Wedding Anniversary of Marinell and Allen Reeves 9:00 AM Dr. Robert Lambert SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 8:30 AM Vincent Frank VIGIL, FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5:30 PM Tony Romagnoli SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:15 AM People of the Parish 9:00 AM Noreen Nettleton * 11:30 AM Graziella Maria Rita Serradella * Adult Choir singing at Mass ALTAR SERVERS NOVEMBER :30 PM Drew Tanguay, Joseph Tanguay, Jacob Saar, Kylie Saar 7:15 AM Carly Holencik, J.R. Mizerak, Jonah Jaroch, Tess French 9:00 AM Gracen Hilsinger, Emily Dwyer, Garrett Brownawell, John Dwyer 11:30 AM Peter Scripko, Luba Scripko, Martin Parish Office parish_office@steas.net Religious Education Pastoral Assistant Deacon Hall (cell)

4 S U NDAY 2 2 MATTHEW 25 COLLECTION KNIGHTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING 8:45 AM CCD Grade 1 9:00 AM CCD Preschool/Kindergarten 10:15 AM CCD Grades 2 to 6 10:15 AM EDGE Grades 7 & 8 12:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 4:00 PM Life Teen Road Trip 6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 PM Let s Play Cards! M ON DA Y 23 6:30 PM CCD Grades 1-6 T U E SD A Y 2 4 7:30 AM Gospel Reflection 11:30 AM That Man Is You! 6:30 PM Trail Life 6:30 PM American Heritage Girls 7:00 PM RCIA No Class 7:00 PM Columbiettes Officers Meeting 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal W E D N ES D AY 25 PARISH & CCD OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON. 6:30 PM Edge No Class T H UR SD A Y 26 PARISH & CCD OFFICES CLOSED 1:00 PM Thanksgiving Potluck Meal with Monsignor King F RIDAY 2 7 PARISH & CCD OFFICES CLOSED S A TURDAY 2 8 PARISH MISSION PROJECT WEEKEND 6:30 AM That Man Is You! 3:30 PM Confessions S U NDAY 2 9 PARISH MISSION PROJECT WEEKEND 8:45 AM NO CCD Grade 1 9:00 AM NO CCD Preschool/ Kindergarten 10:15 AM NO CCD Grades 2 to 6 10:15 AM NO Edge Grades 7 & 8 12:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:00 PM NO Life Teen 6:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 PM Let s Play Cards! PARISH AND CCD OFFICES WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25. FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. OFFICES REOPEN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, AT 8:30 AM. THERE WILL BE NO CCD CLASSES on Wednesday, Nov. 25, Sunday, Nov. 29, or Monday, Nov. 30, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. MORNING FAITH MATTERS: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no class on Wednesday, November 25. Beginning the first Wednesday of December, we will be gathering for Advent reflection and prayer. Please consider joining us to immerse yourself in the REAL reason for the Christmas season. LIFE TEEN: Road Trip this week to Life Teen Mass, Dinner, and XLT at St Patrick s in Carlisle. Cars leave Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton at 4:00 PM, and return by 8:45 PM. Questions? Contact Stephanie (stanguay@steas.net). NEXT WEEK: No meeting Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, or bring them all to Adoration at 6:00 PM! THAT MAN IS YOU! Saturday, November 28, 6:30 AM, and Tuesday, December 1, 11:30 AM. Session 12--The Cry of the Child. POW example of facing the brutal truth. How men have succumbed to temptation. The attack on fatherhood is real and relentless. A father s legacy. The story of Eminem. Failed leadership always has a personal price. TRIVIA NIGHT DECEMBER 5! Download the registration form at Registration deadline is Friday, November 27. And get your paid raffle tickets to Chris Uvick, or drop in the collection basket! LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH: Our parish will continue the tradition of lighting the Advent Wreath at the weekend Masses. A signup sheet is available in the main entrance of the church. ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS GREENERY are being taken this weekend in the Parish Center by our Knights of Columbus! This is the last opportunity for ordering. Download order forms at under News.. ADVENT BOOKLETS are available at all entrances in the back of the church. Suggested donation is $1. CHILDRENʼS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Please register your child for the Pageant in the Parish Center after the 9:00 or 11:30 AM Masses this Sunday. Registration will also be held on November 29. More information about practices is on the registration forms. Volunteers are needed and welcomed to help with practices and the pageant. Child musicians are also needed. Questions? Contact Kristen Morrow ( ). NEXT WEEKEND IS MISSION PROJECT WEEKEND. The money collected in the mission boxes goes to the Special Needs Apostolate of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, which includes assistance for rent, utilities, and transportation. CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL OFFERINGS of $10.00 or more are being accepted for poinsettias to adorn the altar for Christmas. Names will be published in the church bulletin. Please make checks payable to SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH. In Memory of: Requested by: (Please return to the Parish Office.)

5 Are you going to be apart from family this Thanksgiving? Then plan to enjoy some time in the company of others from our StEAS family! Monsignor King extends an invitation to join him in the Parish Center on Thanksgiving Day at 1:00 PM for a relaxed, informal gathering. Just bring a covered dish to share. Questions? Contact Pastoral Assistant Donna Nebistinsky (dnebistinsky@steas.net, ).