this week at StEAS MON 13 TUE 14 WED 15 THU 16 FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 8:00 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 6:30 pm 9:30 am 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 7:30 am 6:30 am Agape Homeschool Caregivers Support Group CCD/Edge Class/Penance Service Poinsettia Orders Deadline Gospel Reflection Groups That Man Is You! Zumba Fitness Trail Life Columbiettes (rosary 6:20) Parish Shawl Ministry RCIA Faith Matters Morning Faith Matters Evening CCD Class/Penance Service Adult Open Gym Parish Finance Council Meeting Zumba Toning Life in the Spirit (rosary 6:30) Living Waters Choir Rehearsal The heavens proclaim the glory of God. MATTHEW 25 COLLECTION Advent Giving Tree Knights of Columbus Wreaths & Greens Columbiettes Ornament Sales That Man Is You! Zumba (thon) Fundraiser MATTHEW 25 COLLECTION Blood Drive Advent Giving Tree Knights of Columbus Wreaths & Greens Columbiettes Ornament Sales Coffee & Donuts after 9:00 am Mass CCD 8:45 am to 10 am Grade 1 9:00 am to 10 am 3-year-olds to K 10:30 am to 11:45 am Grades 2-4 10:30 am to noon Grades 5 8/Edge 10:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 8:00 pm IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner Bob Poiesz, husband of Cathy Poiesz. Newman Club SpiritSword Baptisms Chaplet of Divine Mercy Kids Open Gym and Legos Club Let s Play Cards! 14+ Basketball 14+ Floor Hockey MON Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10; Lk 17:1-6 TUE Wis 2:23 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; Lk 17:7-10 WED Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 THU Wis 7:22b 8:1; Ps 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 FRI Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 SAT Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 SUN Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 VIGIL, 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 5:00 pm Henry Aschenbrenner SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 am All Souls Intentions *9:00 am Deceased Brother Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Queenship Council #4068 11:00 am People of the Parish MONDAY NOVEMBER 13 MEMORIAL OF SAINT FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI, VIRGIN NO MASS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14 TUESDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am All Souls Intentions WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15 WEDNESDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am All Souls Intentions THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16 THURSDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am Christine Dunmire FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17 MEMORIAL OF SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, RELIGIOUS 8:30 am Rosary 9:00 am All Souls Intentions SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18 3:00 pm Confessions VIGIL, 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME *5:00 pm All Souls Intentions SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30 am Jenison and Cavanaugh Families 9:00 am People of the Parish 11:00 am Tyler Mangus * Adult Choir
PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM LIFETOUCH will be here again on Monday, December 18, for day and evening hours. Take advantage of this next opportunity for our parish photo directory! Use the online signup at bit.ly/ StEASPhotoDirectory or call Donna in the parish office, 717-697-6929. EVERY STITCH A PRAYER Our Parish Shawl Ministry meets Tuesday at 7 pm in the parish library. Parishioners and friends of all ages share patterns, ideas, and faith as we knit and crochet baby blankets, shawls, lap robes, and other comforting items for distribution in our parish and beyond. One special need is for baby blankets that can be used for both boys and girls these blankets are included in a gift bag for parents at each baptism in our church. If you would like to contribute knitted blankets but can t always join us, contact Jan Craugh, 717-737-3207. And if you would like to learn to knit or crochet, we re always happy to help! CAREGIVERS THIS COULD BE THE MONTH Perhaps you have been caring for a family member, neighbor, or relative informally for such a long time that you don t even think of yourself as a caregiver. But now, the responsibility of making decisions or providing care is getting more difficult or complicated. We can help! Come to our Caregivers Support Group meeting on Monday at 1:30 pm to talk, laugh, ask questions, and get help and advice from others who understand what it s like. Contacts: Ernie Nettleton, 717-766-8806, enettletonjr@gmail.com, or Donna Nebistinsky, 717-697-6929, donna@steas.net. SPIRITSWORD On November 19, we continue the series Reasons to Believe, with Dr. Scott Hahn and Mike Aquillina. This presentation, The Kingdom and the Church, discusses and breaks open Matthew s Gospel, also known as the Gospel of the Kingdom. Even if you have never attended SpiritSword, you can join us at any time and we d love to have you! We meet in the conference room from 10:30 am-noon on Sundays. Contacts: Denny and Chris Rowe, fx77fxe@gmail.com; Amy Rodgers, amycdid@yahoo.com. FAITH MATTERS MORNING JOIN US! On Wednesday, November 15, at 9:30 am in the Bayley Room, we focus on The Bread of Life in the Gospel of John: the differences between manna from heaven and the Eucharist, what it means to be sealed by the Holy Spirit, and what the writings of St. Justin Martyr say about the necessary requirements to take part in the Eucharist. We ll look at Church teachings about the fruits of Holy Communion, discuss how our work can be redemptive, and consider the significance of the phrase, the work of human hands. Contact: Mel Lee, melmolee@reagan.com. FAITH MATTERS EVENING Revelation Chapters 8, 9 & 10 trumpets, an angel, and a small scroll. What does it all mean? Deacon Hall continues his indepth teaching on this fascinating book of the Bible on Wednesday, November 15, at 7 pm in the Bayley Room. All are welcome to pick up the series at any time. Contacts: Deacon David L. Hall, 717-471-3388, deaconhall@steas.net, or Donna Nebistinsky, 717-697-6929, donna@steas.net. SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We wish to thank the LAW OFFICES OF SULLIVAN, ROGERS & FEICHTEL for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.
Tithing: PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP October 2017: $ 92,618.31 Last year: $ 86,899.69 Capital Campaign: Total amount pledged $ 2,510,744.56 Paid to date: $ 2,442,890.38 Paid in October $ 21,737.22 Saint Francis Parish Mission Project: October 2017 $ 668.00 Year-to-date $ 8,874.00 Gifts and Bequests: October 2017 $ 208.00 Year-to-date $ 15,994.92 HOLY GOD, HOLY MIGHTY ONE, HOLY IMMORTAL ONE, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Come Sunday, November 19, for a Holy Hour at 3 pm, with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction, and praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. There is a special apostolic blessing for praying the chaplet during a Holy Hour. Our devotions take place at three o'clock, the hour of great mercy, recalling the time of Christ s death on the cross. THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, AT 4 PM, our music director, Scott Crowne, will be in recital for the Music Gettysburg! concert series at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg. The program features vocal works by the English composer Herbert Howells; Leah Schenck Crowne is a soloist. Admission is free; a free will offering will be taken at intermission. OUR PARISH COMMUNITY IS BLESSED in so many ways. We would like to share our love and generosity to those in need by providing gifts to the following organizations: The Bair Foundation for children in foster care; Community Seniors; New Hope Ministries; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parishioners in need; Saint Francis Parish families; and the United Methodist Home for Children. During the month of November, you are invited to select a tag from our Giving Tree in Menniti Hall and fulfill a Christmas wish. Beginning this Saturday, November 11: Select a tag from the Giving Tree in Menniti Hall. Sign out your tag in the appropriate colorcoded folder by putting your name and phone # in the field next to the Tag # selected. You are invited to take more than one tag. To return, please place UNWRAPPED gift(s) in a gift bag or cellophane bag with the tag securely attached. Return gift cards with the tag securely attached and place in the Gift Card return box. Deadline: Please return all gifts to the Giving Tree (during weekend Masses only) or to the parish office during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am- 3:30pm but no later than Sunday, December 4, prior to 9 am Mass to allow time for sorting and delivery. Suggested gift value is $25. Questions or lost tags? Please call Tracy at the office, 717-697-2614. Thank you for your continued support and generosity! TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION & EARLY REGISTRATION NIGHT: Tuesday, November 14. School tours begin at 6 pm, presentation and registration at 7. Contact: Devon Ban, 717-761- 1116, x202, dban@thsrocks.us.
SUPPORT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS by purchasing beautiful Advent and Christmas greenery. Orders are being taken in Menniti Hall on November 11 & 12 and 18 & 19. This is your only opportunity to order. Pickup is December 2 & 3 after all Masses. Make checks out to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Selection includes a variety of wreaths, cash & carry Advent wreaths, Christmas centerpieces with candles, cemetery greens, window swags, and garlands by the yard. PICK UP HAND- DECORATED CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS in Menniti Hall after all Masses on November 11 & 12and 18 & 19. The ornaments $4 each or 2 for $6 make wonderful gifts for teachers and friends and are a perfect hostess gift. Thank you for helping our parish organizations to earn the resources they need, so they can continue all the good work they do for our own parish and for our larger communities! COMPLETE YOUR DECORATING WITH POINSETTIAS! This year, you can also conveniently order and pick up beautiful, sturdy poinsettias. So with greens, ornaments, and flowers, we ve got you covered. This is a holiday fundraiser to benefit the parish. Pick up Friday, December 8, through Sunday, December 10. Order deadline is November 14. Volunteers are welcome! To lend a hand, or if you have questions, please contact Michele Denk, 717-877-7525, Denkermom@live.com. YOUR GENEROSITY will keep 265 (at least) kids, teens, and adults warm this winter! That s the tally so far in our Coats for Kids collection! Parishioner and volunteer organizer Mary Brenner is distributing the coats to a number of great places that help those in need including the Joshua Group, Head Start, Lourdeshouse, and the Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families. There were more pictures and links to these organizations in this week s parish email newsletter. YOUR 1. INPUT IS ESSENTIAL What do you need to embrace the Catholic faith more deeply and practice 2. it more fully? What do you need to more effectively reflect the meaning of Catholic Christianity in your community? Respond to these two fundamental questions online at pastoralplan.steas.net, or pick up a paper survey at Connections Corner. You have until the end of November to respond. Prefer to chat? Please contact Tim Danko, pastoralplan@steas.net. Thank you for your participation! THE TRIBUNAL OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG will be giving a presentation concerning marriage, divorce and annulment on November 13, at 7 pm, in the Cardinal Keeler Center, 4800 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg. No prior registration is required. For further information, please call 717-657-4804, ext 304, or email tribunal@hbgdiocese.org or visit www.hbgdiocese.org/annulments.