The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want

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1 June 11, 2017 The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 21:1) By Elizabeth Smith T here is nothing that I shall want.... Nothing. Nothing? Really, God?! My apologies to the psalmist, but I m sure we can agree that there are plenty of things that most of us want. Good grades, good friendships, good health and good times, just to name a few. World peace, a healed earth, freedom from suffering, and an end to poverty would also probably top the list. And that s just the tip of the iceberg! I want for the cancerstricken to be healed... for hurting people to find happiness... for the spiritually broken to find God... for kindness to replace cruelty and much, much more. That s certainly not nothing. So how do we make sense of passages like this in Scripture? (continued)

2 MON 2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 5:1-12 TUE 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 WED 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 8, 9; Mt 5:17-19 THU 2 Cor 3:15 4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 5:20-26 FRI 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 116:10-11, 15-16, 17-18; Mt 5:27-32 SAT 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Mt 5:33-37 SUN IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of Marie Kauffman, mother of parishioner Marsha Pierich; and parishioner Bob Rice, husband of Jo Rice. this week at StEAS MON 12 TUE 13 WED 14 THU 15 FRI 16 SAT 17 SUN 18 Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6: :30 pm Caregivers Support Group Parish Men s Softball Team, Hope Grace Brethren Church, 110 Old York Rd, Dillsburg Columbiettes Fundraiser, TJ Rockwell s 11 am-10 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 9:30 am 7:00 pm Gospel Reflection Kitchen Certification Training Zumba Fitness American Heritage Girls Trail Life Columbiettes (TJ Rockwell s) Freedom from Overeating Faith Matters Morning Faith Matters Evening Special Series: Fundamentals of the Catholic Faith, with Monsignor King Mechanicsburg Jubilee Day Outreach Booth Zumba Toning 7:00 pm Teen Open Gym Catholic Communications Campaign Collection FATHER S DAY Catholic Communications Campaign Collection 10:00 am 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Apple Festival Meeting Chaplet of Divine Mercy Kids Open Gym and Legos Club Let s Play Cards! 14+ Basketball 14+ Floor Hockey SATURDAY JUNE 10 VIGIL, THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 5:00 pm Henry Aschenbrenner SUNDAY JUNE 11 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 7:30 am Betty Sands 9:00 am People of the Parish 11:00 am Sgt. Robert Moritz MONDAY JUNE 12 MONDAY IN ORDINARY TIME No Mass TUESDAY JUNE 13 MEMORIAL OF SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am Edgar Rodgers WEDNESDAY JUNE 14 WEDNESDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am Vincent & Elvira Murdocca THURSDAY JUNE 15 THURSDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am People of the Parish FRIDAY JUNE 16 FRIDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am Dorothy Burban SATURDAY JUNE 17 3:00 pm Confessions VIGIL, SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST 5:00 pm Father's Day Intentions SUNDAY JUNE 18 SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST 7:30 am Father's Day Intentions 9:00 am Father's Day Intentions 11:00 am Father's Day Intentions BABY BOTTLES ARE DUE NEXT WEEKEND for our annual collection for Morning Star Pregnancy Center. Please fill your bottle with loose change, or a check made out to Morning Star Pregnancy Center, and return by Father's Day, June 18. Thank you for supporting mothers and their babies in the Harrisburg area.

3 We know that there are plenty of things we want that we do not have. And what about when we are really hurting or disappointed by the world and the people in it? Are we just supposed to pretend like our feelings and the unfulfilled desires of our heart don t matter? Of course not. You matter, and your feelings matter. Everyone matters to God. The key is what we do with our feelings and our desires. Do we push, fight and grasp for what we want? Or do we trust in God to provide for us? Psalm 21, and many other Bible passages, are an encouragement to us to trust in God for everything, and in everything. Even in the midst of disappointment, suffering, or failure. Think of the trust a child has for his loving parents. When hungry, he doesn t go out and try to get his own food he tells his parents and they feed him! In the same way, we should give our desires to God. In fact, Jesus says, Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! (Matthew 7:9-11) My children do not always appreciate the healthy food I give them. Just like the medicine they sometimes have to take, they cannot see the good that it will do them. We are the same. We do not see that, like the death of Jesus, even the awful things that happen on earth will be redeemed in our lives and the lives of others someday. We simply do not trust God. Jesus is our good shepherd. He will give us what we need. Not necessarily what we want, but what we need, and what is best. Even when it doesn t make sense. Because some day, whether in this life or the next, it will. Whatever burdens you carry, trust that the Lord sees. He sees, knows, and cares. And he has not abandoned you. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let [our] requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:5-7) Have you ever seen a child sleeping in her father s arms during a terrifying storm? She can sleep, despite the chaos, because she knows she is safe. You are safe in the arms of the Lord. No matter what. Ask him to open your eyes to his goodness, and let him give you rest. Cast all your anxieties upon the Lord, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) Parishioner Elizabeth Smith is Associate Director of Catholic Campus Ministry at Gettysburg College.

4 NO LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SESSION THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF JUBILEE DAY OUTREACH On Thursday, June 15, from 9 am to 7 pm, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will sponsor a booth at Jubilee Day, the largest one-day street fair on the East Coast. The primary purpose of the booth is to be a means of evangelizing fair-goers through providing free Christian children's material and adult faith information from Saint Paul's Street Evangelism. The booth will be located in the 100th block of E. Main Street. Any faithful Catholic is invited to help with booth activities (handing out material) anytime during the day. Just show up and help! Contact: Alex Bogdanoff, A DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR will be observed Sunday June 18, at 3 pm ( The Hour Of Great Mercy Diary 1320 ) in the Divine Mercy Chapel. There will be Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, Praying of the Chaplet and a reading from Saint Faustina's Diary. In addition, complimentary framed and blessed Divine Mercy images, St. Faustina Diaries, prayer cards, and informational pamphlets will be available. MORNING FAITH MATTERS JOIN US! On Wednesday, June 14, at 9:30 am in the Bayley Conference Room, we conclude our study program, Who Am I To Judge?, featuring Dr. Edward Sri. Challenging our relativistic culture is a daunting task. To do so, we must have a clear understanding of classical, Catholic morality; the significance of virtue in our friendships and relationships; an image of what real freedom is; and a clear vision of learning the art of living. Most importantly, we must grasp that the unifying principle of every encounter must be love. Love must guide what and how we say things, because it must be the reason we say anything at all. Final session in this series. Contact: Mel Lee, melmolee@reagan.com. FAITH MATTERS EVENING Monsignor King concludes his special series on Fundamentals of the Catholic Faith: A Survey of Theology, Wednesday at 7 pm in the Bayley Conference Room. Drop-ins welcome. SEASONS OF HOPE is our new parish Bereavement Support Group. This Christ-centered program was created by nationally recognized hospice care and bereavement specialist, M. Donna MacLeod, following the death of her daughter nearly twenty years ago. These Scripture-based sessions for those who are grieving follow a simple format of commentary, Scripture, prayer, group exercises, faith-sharing, and Catholic tradition. Season One begins Thursday, July 27, at 7 pm with group facilitator Ernie Nettleton. Watch for more details in the coming weeks, or contact Donna in the parish office if you have questions, donna@steas.net, JUNE SENIOR LUNCHEON AND MOVIE is Thursday, June 29, at 11 am in Menniti Hall. This month s film is Paul the Apostle. Please register by calling Colleen, , or Jeannie, CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION COLLECTION (CCC) JUNE 18 CCC helps the Church spread the Gospel message through the media locally and nationally. Half of all donations collected in our diocese stay in our diocese. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We wish to thank ZUMBA WITH NANCIE for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.

5 SPIRITUAL BOOK GROUP We ve been issued a challenge from a teen parishioner: Read all 4 titles in The Giver series by Lois Lowry The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. There is still plenty of time for these easy-to-read stories! Please join us for an insightful conversation on Tuesday, June 27, at 7 pm in Room 10. APPLE FESTIVAL MEETING There will be an Apple Festival meeting on June 18 after the 9 am Mass in the Office Conference Room. All chairpersons are required to attend. We are always looking for new Apple Festival volunteers (teens and adults). Please contact John Crist at if you would like to join the fun! Not on your calendar yet? The 2017 Apple Festival will take place on Saturday, September 16. SKYZONE FAMILY FUNdRAISER Yes! An outing at this popular indoor trampoline park is coming up on Monday, June 19, from 5 to 8 pm. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, all proceeds will go to Special Olympics. Look for the flyer in next week s bulletin you ll need to have it with you to benefit Special Olympics. (The flyer was also attached to this week s parish newsletter, or you can download at Some basics: All jumpers must have a completely filled waiver at time of check in. If under the age of 18, the jumper must have a waiver completed and signed by a parent/legal guardian. Online waivers will be accepted for parties/group events: harrisburgstore.skyzone.com/waiver/ Jumpers must wear SkySocks on the trampolines. Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the jump time. JOIN MORE THAN 200 PARISHIONERS who receive our weekly newsletter! A quick read, with great photos, the occasional video, useful links, downloads, reminders, and the chance to share YOUR information with the parish! Return to Communications Team mailbox at Connections Corner. NAME:

6 MARRIAGE ANNULMENTS The Tribunal of the Diocese of Harrisburg will be giving an area 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 or friends. June 15 St. Patrick Parish, Carlisle, 7 pm No prior registration is required. For further information, please call , ext 304, or tribunal@hbgdiocese.org. THIS TUESDAY June 13 WE ARE EXCITED TO TEAM UP with T.J. Rockwell s Mechanicsburg, to raise money for Our Lady of Queenship Columbiettes. The proceeds from this fundraiser support service projects in our church and community. Please consider visiting T.J. Rockwell s for lunch or dinner on Tuesday, June 13, anytime from 11 AM to 10 PM. Present this coupon when ordering/ paying Eat in or carry out! Rhino fries, onion rings, and burgers, oh my! Thank you, Our Lady of Queenship Columbiettes Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish HELP KIDS AND FAMILIES RIGHT HERE! Youth Impact Project partners with businesses, churches, schools, and organizations to serve South Central PA families who struggle financially to prepare their children each year for the start of school. A "tent event" will be held July 29 on the grounds of Northern High School to help provide school supplies and other products that meet basic needs. This year we have been asked to help supply shaving cream and disposable razors for the Grocery Tent. (Use those grocery store coupons, or pick up bargains on your next trip to a discount store!) Please begin dropping off your items in the food collection bins located in the narthex and Hertzler Road entrance. QUO VADIS DAYS, JUNE 25-28, is a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer, and discussions to help young men explore our Lord s call in their lives. There will be priests, seminarians, and other young men gathered together for these days. Learn more at: FIAT DAYS, JULY 5-7, is 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. Learn more at: TEACHERS NEEDED The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking dedicated Catholic educators for our Catholic Schools who are rooted in their faith and prepared to share the message of the gospel. Positions are available for September 2017 from Pre K through 12th grade. For more information contact the Diocese of Harrisburg, Secretariat for Education, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA , call , or visit