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40 YEARS A SAINT
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is an American. All of us say this with
spiritual joy, and with the intention of honoring the land and the
nation from which she marvelously sprang forth as the first
flower in the calendar of the saints.
September 20, 2015
25th Sunday
Ordinary time
NEW
2015-2016
Pastoral Calendar
Available in the Office
for registered
parishioners.
Our Star of Faith
Giving Light to All
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SETON Sunday News
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
A Missionaries of the Holy Spirit Community
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Bothell, Washington
Last Monday our Parish Community
celebrated a beautiful Mass at 7pm
at which the new Statue of Our Patron Saint, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was unveiled and blessed. From
now on, St Elizabeth will welcome
you when you come to Mass. Fr.
Roberto’s invitation at the blessing
ceremony was to meditate about
which aspect of her life could be
more inspirational for each one of
us. She was a wife, mother, young
widow, foundress of a religious
community, and professed religious.
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CHURCHReport
COUNTRY
VATICAN
Pope urges closer cooperation to tackle
climate change
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday greeted participants at an
international meeting of the Foundation for Sustainable
Development which is focused on environmental justice and climate
change. Noting the grave threats that our environment is facing
today, the Pope stressed that the poor are always those who suffer
most from the consequences of climate change.
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LOCAL CHURCH
Enter our 2016 essay contest
Northwest Catholic is holding its third annual student essay contest.
Winning essays will be chosen from three categories: grades K–5, 6
–8, and 9–12. The three first-place essays, with photos of the
authors, will be published in the January/February 2016 issue of
Northwest Catholic. Each winner will receive $150 and a $500 grant
for the teacher of his or her choice.
The contest is open to students enrolled in Catholic schools in the
Archdiocese of Seattle. In light of Pope Francis’ declaration of a
Papal Visit Itinerary
WASHINGTON - When Pope Francis comes to the United States
next week, he will address both the U.S. Congress and the U.N.
General Assembly, canonize Blessed Junipero Serra, preside Mass at
the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia — which is expected
to draw as many as a million people - and visit a Catholic school in
New York's East Harlem neighborhood.
The leader of the world's Roman Catholics arrives in Washington on
Tuesday, September 22, and begins a round of activities the next day,
including a visit with President Barack Obama at the White House,
and the canonization of 18th century Franciscan missionary Junipero
Serra at an outdoor Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception. The ceremony will be held in Spanish, the native tongue
of Francis, the former archbishop of Buenos Aires.
On Thursday, Francis speaks to a joint meeting of Congress. Later, he
meets with homeless people at a Catholic church in downtown
Washington.
In New York the next day, Pope Francis visits U.N. headquarters and
addresses the General Assembly. He is expected to talk to the
diplomats about the refugee crisis in Europe. Francis has already
urged European Catholic parishes to take in at least one refugee
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Administrative Staff
Roberto Saldivar, M.Sp.S., Pastor
Mario Rodriguez, M.Sp.S., Vicar
Jorge Gomez del Valle, M.Sp.S., Vicar
(retired)
Santos Mendoza, M.Sp.S., Brother
Craig Lundberg, Deacon
Shannon Everist,
Pastoral Asst. for Administration
Lori Lowery, Secretary
Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Closed 12:30-1:30pm)
Mass Times:
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. / Saturday vigil - 5:00
p.m.
Sunday-9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
(Spanish) & 5 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday - 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Mon — Fri, 10 a.m. — 9 p.m.
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
Facebook web link:
http://www.facebook.com/eas.bothell
Parish Mission and Vision Statements
Mission: We are St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish,
a diverse Roman Catholic community guided by
the Holy Spirit. We are transformed by grace
through sacraments, prayer, compassion, and
evangelization.
We are disciples of Jesus Christ.
Vision: We will be a parish unified by our
baptismal call, appreciative of our diversity and
enriched by our ethnicities and cultures. We will
be renewed by sacred liturgy, enlightened by
faith formation, and compelled to serve with the
compassion of Jesus.
We will be the body of Christ.
Officers and Councils
The Pastoral Council
Gerry Apin, Jenifer Arulnathan,
Eduardo Cardona, Jean Dellino,
Paul Gallagher, Bob Kennedy,
Alice Paine, Jane Smoke, Karyn Sullivan
The Leadership Team
Jonald Alejandro, Ana May Apin, Ralphson
Augustine, Shannon Everist, Marcia Gimenez,
Steve Robinson, Dc. Craig Lundberg
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FAITH FORMATION OFFICE
Phone: 425-481-9358
Summer hours
Monday - Friday
10am - 5pm
TEAM
Stephanie Matheny,
Administrative Assistant
Rosamarie García, Bilingual Assistant
Stephanie Moran, Early Childhood/
Elementary
Stephen Kramp, Life Teen
Susie King, The Edge
Index
Calendar of Events
5
Church Report
2
Directory
10/11
Faith and Life
3
Missionaries of the Holy Spirit
6
Pastor’s Message
3
Spanish / Sección en Español
8/9
St Elizabeth Ann Seton
7
Today’s Psalm
3
Vocational Awareness
6/7
Youth, Typology
4
The Finance Council
Richard Carlson, Monita Cordero,
Bill Dunnigan, Shannon Everist
The Seton Sunday News Bulletin
Fr. Roberto Saldivar, MSpS, publisher
Marcia Gimenez, associate publisher
Deacon Craig Lundberg, executive vice president
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P A S T O R ’ S Corner
Our Star of Faith Giving Light to All
ROBERTO SALDIVAR, M.Sp.S.
PASTOR’S MESSAGE
In 1976 at the track and field event for the
Special Olympics in Spokane, nine athletes,
all with disabilities, were standing at the
starting line for the 100m race. A contestant
stumbled and two of the athletes that had
begun the race turned back to help; at that
moment they decided that together they
would finish the race. In the end people
received the three athletes who were crossing
the finish line together with applause.
Something to keep in mind: the Special
Olympics are not a casual get-together to
give the less fortunate members of the
community a day to socialize. It is a highly
organized sporting event, each competitor
strives to do his/her best to be the winner.
What motivated me to share this story with
you is that even though they were competing,
they felt that is was their obligation to help
the one who tripped, even if it meant having
to slow down or even lose the race all
together. It made me think, who are really
the people with disabilities?
does not coincide with that of Jesus in
todays’ Gospel. Our culture praises the
movie stars, the athlete, the rich and famous,
the one who achieves success and is
acclaimed by thousands. Those who we often
see on the front covers of magazines or on
television.
Let us recall what Jesus states: “If anyone
wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all
and the servant of all. Taking a child, he
placed it in the their midst, and putting his
arms around it, he said to them, ‘Whoever
receives one child such as this in my name,
receives me; and whoever receives me,
receives not me but the One who sent me.’ ”
What
really
complicates
life
and
relationships is the desire to be important, to
dominate… in the end it only makes people
bitter. The best of life passes by unnoticed.
How often do we hear older people saying,
“If only I had done this differently…”
Let us enjoy the beauty of life; let us live
our lives by becoming aware of what God
has in store for us who believe. I would like
to conclude with two beautiful quotes by
Rabindranath Tagore:
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I
awoke and saw that life was service. I acted
and behold, service was joy.”
“Clouds come floating into my life, no
longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add
color to my sunset sky.”
Many of us who are capable of doing so
much end up doing less; we give the
impression of being the ones with real
disabilities. How often do we compete to be
the first over the needs of others? Our criteria
FAITH AND LIFE
TODAY’S PSALM
Psalm 54
(v. 3-4, 5, 6 and 8)
R. The Lord upholds my life .
O God, by your name save me, and by
your might defend my cause. O God, hear
my prayer; hearken to the words of my
mouth.
For the haughty men have risen up
against me, the ruthless seek my life; they
set not God before their eyes.
who can defend our cause. Despite the
wicked, the arrogant, the proud and evil
ones who may try to overcome us with
their power to condemn us, God sustains:
“The Lord upholds my life.”
Let us see each of the 3 verses: In the first
two verses we pray that the Lord hear us,
for we have identified the wicked, those
that can easily oppress us. They are not
our friends; their desire is to destroy.
Their goal? To take away life. Their
motives? God is not before their eyes.
Now the third verse… we must trust the
Lord for He is our Savior, this implies
being sustained by Him because we are
Behold, God is my helper; the Lord
made in His image. In our lives trouble
sustains my life.Freely will I offer you
will come knocking at the door. What is
sacrifice; I will praise your name, O
important to know is that once we hear it
LORD, for its goodness.
rapping at our door, the only thing for us
Psalm 54 was chosen today because it to do is to call upon the Lord, to put all
easily flows from the first reading of our trust in Him.
Wisdom (2:12, 17-20), it proclaims God God has a purpose and in His marvelous
as the giver of strength and the only one plans something good awaits us.
The readings today continue to challenge us. The
Apostle James in today’s second reading says,
“Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there
is disorder and every foul practice.” Personal
ambition can corrupt us and we need to examine
ourselves and not be influenced by the modern
culture. Jesus on the other hand invites us that
“whoever wishes to be first must be the last of all
and the servant of all.” Does service describe me?
Is service equal to dying? Recall that just before
this Jesus speaks of his coming passion, death and
resurrection. Certainly we must die to our selfcenteredness and pride for the good of our brother
and sister. It is here that we share the Cross of
Christ. In the Eucharist Jesus calls us to embrace
it in order to grow in holiness.
Applying today’s Scripture this week:
 Think of what you can sacrifice this week.
 Meditate on the Cross of Christ and his
calling to follow Him through service.
 Be of service this week, at least in something
small like doing something extra around the
house.
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Interview with Anna
Golebiewski
Anna Golebiewski is a junior at Jackson High
School, the eldest of five children, and a
member of the St. EAS FIRE teen leadership
team. Last April she qualified for the
Washington State Solo and Ensemble
Festival and gave a vocal performance in
Ellensburg.
She recently spoke with
Typology about her passions for her faith, for
her family, for music, and for her parish
community.
What are you looking forward to most about
LifeTeen starting back up?
I’m really looking forward to meeting the new
teens and getting to know them on a deeper
level.
What’s one thing you think teens need more
of?
Teens need more opportunities to express
themselves in places where they feel
comfortable doing so, in respectful
environments where people aren’t going to
make fun of them or judge what they say.
What’s your favorite song to sing?
I love “Mighty to Save,” since that song was
the theme song of the youth program at my
old church. And I love “Oceans,” which is
always on the radio and I never get tired of
it. But my favorite song to sing is “10,000
Reasons.” It has a deeper meaning than it
seems like it does at first. Also, the choir
was playing it during our Confirmation retreat
and it was really, really moving, so it always
sticks with me.
listens to a lot of really loud rock on the classic rock
station. I don’t know what any of it even is. So I’d go
with my mom.
Do you think the Virgin Mary sang to Jesus when he
was little?
Sure. Seems like a motherly thing to do.
What do you think that song sounded like?
Beautiful. I imagine it being the way a mother would
sing a lullaby, except more meaningful.
What would you do if you were crying
in front of Pope Francis and then he
asked you from out of the blue to sing
him a song? Check out what another
teen did in that situation at http://
goo.gl/SzAQfB. (FYI, the teen is introduced at the 1:20 mark and her song
begins at 4:58.) And what Pope Francis says to her afterward is pretty cool,
too.
So you’re saying better than Miley Cyrus?
That would be correct.
How much would you pay to hear that song?
Oh, anything. That would be the ultimate.
Do you know how sad it is to see
a young person with no courage?
—Pope Francis
Typology
If your accompanist cancelled at the last
minute and you had to have one of your
siblings fill in on kazoo, which sibling would
you choose?
Amanda’s the oldest and she’s always willing
to help out. But Evan, my three-year-old
brother, I’d love to see him playing the kazoo
in a concert hall.
Who would you most like to sing a duet with?
OK, Beyoncé because she’s the ultimate
voice goal for everything. But if I had to pick
someone from our church, I’d sing with Amy
Walsh because our voices go together super
-well. Plus, she’s really nice.
Do you like people shouting “Amen!” in the
middle of your concerts?
I actually don’t think I’ve ever experienced it.
Would you like us to start?
Maaaaybe.
Who has better taste in music, your mom or
your dad?
My mom’s not really super musically
inclined. As in, not at all. And my dad
The priest told his congregation, “My good people, I have here in my hands three sermons: a
$100 sermon that lasts five minutes, a $50 sermon that lasts 15 minutes, and a $20 sermon
that lasts a full hour. We’ll take up the collection to see which one you want.”
A little boy and his family were having Sunday dinner at his grandmother’s house. When the
boy received his plate, he started eating straight away. His father told him to wait until they
had said grace. “I don’t need to,” the child replied. “This is Grandma’s house, and she knows
how to cook.”
A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go into church,
“And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” A little girl replied, “Because people are
sleeping.”
“The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the
two as close together as possible.”
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A WAITING HARVEST
Action...
Once you decide to be a priest, throw
yourself into it! Do not let fear overcome
you, throw yourself into your decision
along with your fear. Make use of the
necessary resources to undertake what
you have decided. Resist the temptation
of postponing your admission to a
formation house, “I will follow you,
Lord, but first let me …” (Lk 9:61).
Entering the seminary or postulancy is
the beginning of a journey. However, it
is not the final commitment, like priestly
ordination or final vows would be.
Formation years are also a time for
discernment. If you live generously in
everything you are asked and are
transparent with those helping to form
you, God will enable you to see clearly if
this is your real vocation or not, and He
will bestow His grace on you to make
the final commitment, or to continue
your Christian life as a lay person. Jesus
tells you, “He who wishes to come after
me must deny himself, and take up his
cross daily and follow me.” (Lk 9:23)
The vocational path is difficult, more
than you imagine: get ready for the fight.
The journey is thorny and sometimes
dark. Be brave and trust. Mary is with
you, and the Holy Spirit strengthens you
so you can make it. On the other hand,
fully devoting your life to God and
completely dedicating yourself to the
service of others is very beautiful, more
than what you may think: get ready to
enjoy and be happy. By taking this step
you may say, like Peter, “We have given
up
everything
and
followed
you.” (Mk 10:28)
Fr. Fernando Torre
Superior General of the
Missionaries of the Holy Spirit
When should I contact my
Vocation Director?
The short answer is now. Even if you are much
too Young to go to a seminary or if you are just
beginning your discernment, make contact now.
Send him an e-mail and tell him who you are and
where you are in the stages of discernment. He
will help you begin the process of making a
diligent discernment of diocesan priesthood. He
can also explain the formation requirements for
your specific diocese.
Your vocation director will know the reputations
of the local colleges and their campus ministries.
He can recommend a good spiritual director in
that area. He will guide you to a place of
formation and not de-formation. Whether or not
you are called to become a priest, your choice of
college is important to your life as a Catholic
Christian. Don’t make the decision alone! It will
still ultimately be your decision, but get advice
from wise and holy people.
From the Book “To Save a Thousand Souls”
Fr. Brett A. Brannen
SNAPSHOTS FOR THE 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Monday September 21
Edge Information Night
7pm
Hall
Estudio de Biblia en español 7pm
St. 4
Tuesday September 22
Women’s Fellowship
10am
Hall
Rosary for Life
12noon
Church
Adult Faith Formation
7pm
Hall
7pm
Church
Wednesday September 23
Apostleship of the Cross
Thursday September 24
AA
6:30pm
St. 1
SacraMentors
7pm
St. 6
St. Vincent de Paul
7pm
St. 7
Luz y Vida Prayer Group Sp. 7pm
Scriptures...
Mon., Sept. 21: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Matt 9:9-13
Feast of Matthew, apostle and evangelist
Learn the meaning of the words, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” I
did not come to call the righteous but sinners. Recognizing our
imperfections is about recognizing that we are simply incomplete
without God’s love.
Tues., Sept. 22: Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Luke 8:19-21
It is enlightening to read how the Persian King Cyrus not only
decreed that the Hebrews be allowed to return home, but helped to
rebuild their temple and recover their sacred vessels.
Wed., Sept. 23: Ezra 9:5-9; Luke 9:1-6
Memorial of Pius of Pietrelcina, priest
As for those who do not welcome you, when you leave that town,
shake the dust from your feet.
Seton House
Thurs., Sept. 24: Hag 1:1-8; Luke 9:7-9
“Consider your ways!” Make your relationship with God the first
priority of your day, and the rest will fall into a better perspective.
Fri., Sept. 25: Hag 2:1-9; Luke 9:18-22
Take courage ... says the Lord, and work! ... My spirit continues in
your midst; do not fear!
Friday September 25
EMEs Formation Meeting
7pm
Hall
Grupo de Jóvenes
7pm
St. 6
Saturday September 26
SacraMentors
8am
St. 6
Altar Servers Formation
10am
Seton House
Sts. Lorenzo and Pedro Celebration of Filipino Saints 5pm
Sat., Sept. 26: Zech 2:5-9, 14-15a; Luke 9:43b-45
Its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not
understand it. If the disciples had known all the details of what was
to come in Jerusalem, would they have understood the truth of its
meaning as deeply as they did after living the experience?
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M I S S I O N A R I E S
of The Holy Spirit
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is staffed by the Religious
Congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit
In this Section you will find interesting articles about the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, the Spirituality of the Cross
and the life of their founding parents: Concepcion Cabrera de Armida (Conchita) and Fr. Felix de Jesus Rougier.
Blessings of the Holy
Land Trip
Conchita made a pilgrimage to Rome
and the Holy Land and was delighted
with every place she visited. We
would like to share some of her
impressions.
Jerusalem
"October 13. A happy and great day
of my life! My God, may You be
blessed!
We move on toward
Jerusalem and passed through
extensive groves of oranges and olives, meeting with
numerous herds with their Turkish shepherds. Numerous
camels were stalking along. We passed through Hebrew
colonies and historical sites. When the Holy City came into
view, we fell down on our knees. Personally I recited a Te
Deum. When the train stopped, the Archbishop kissed the
ground, as did all the pilgrims with him. We arrived at the
Casa Nova. In my room I began to pray giving thanks to God
with all my soul. "At three, singing and in procession, we
made our visit to the Holy Sepulcher. What pious emotions!
My tears flowed as I kissed it.
I, under the altar, my forehead in the opening of the
Cross. My tears flowed abundantly. There, He pronounced
the seven words, out of an infinite heart; there He gave me
Mary as Mother; there, they pierced His Heart. Thereon, the
Beloved of my soul was nailed. I stayed there as long as I
could. I did not want to tear myself away from this blessed
place. I put my arms in the opening of the Cross. I did so in
such a way that my tears fell within it. I touched the hardness
of the rock. I saw with my own eyes the place where the Most
Holy Virgin and Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of the
Cross. "I saw the place where they stripped Jesus of His
garments, there where they nailed Him onto the Cross. We
saw the place where my Love was found while waiting for
them to crucify Him. I kissed many a time the stone of
anointment. Emotions followed one upon the other and my
heart was too small to sustain them.
"In the afternoon, I returned to the mount where my Jesus
taught the Our Father. There are some nuns (Carmelites)
there and the Our Father is written in thirty-five languages on
colored tile in the cloister. Then we went to the Garden of
Olives and into the grotto of the agony. From there we went to
the tomb of the Blessed Virgin which is near the
garden. Joyously we visited it. It is from there that our
Immaculate Mother was assumed into heaven, filled with
joy" (Diary, Oct. 13-14, 1913).
"October 14. I have seen Calvary! What impressions, my God!
Adult Worship Team—Sunday 5pm Mass
Did
Do you have musical gifts, but limited time to share
them? Please consider joining the Adult Worship team. The
commitment will be rehearsal on Monday and prior to mass on
Sunday one week per month.
Contact Steve @ 425.422.8860 for more details.
you
Steve Dellino Memorial Italian Dinner
October 10th—6:15pm
Tickets on sale after all Masses this weekend
Adult tickets $17, children $8
Proceeds support the Knights of Columbus programs
including suport for Seminarians, St. Vincent de Paul and
Coats for Kids
know?
The important impact of fathers
and father figures on children
Whether you’ve seen a child light
up when you encourage them,
succeed with a little bit of
mentoring, or problem solve after
lending your listening ear, it is
clear that fathers and father
figures are a gift in the life of
children. While nothing can
replace the presence of a father,
many
of
us
know
from
experience the influence that
other trusted adults can have on
the life of children. Children
thrive when they have adults that
they can trust and learn from.
¿Sabía Usted?
El importante impacto de los
padres y las figuras paternas
para los niños
Si alguna vez ha visto cómo se
ilumina el rostro de un niño
cuando se le elogia, cómo le va
mejor
con
un
poco
de
orientación, o cómo son capaces
de resolver sus problemas y
dudas luego de que los hayamos
escuchado con atención, es
obvio que los padres u otras
figuras paternas son un don en
la vida de los niños. A pesar de
que nada puede remplazar la
presencia de un padre, muchos
de nosotros sabemos por
experiencia cuánta influencia
otros adultos de confianza
pueden tener en la vida de un
niño. Los niños triunfan cuando
en su vida tienen adultos en
quienes pueden confiar y de
quienes pueden aprender.
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The
SPIRITUALITY
OF
ELIZABETH
Ann Seton
From her own writings...
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton lived a saintly life in many different states an hour, to devotional reading, which is as necessary to the well orof life. We want to share some of her writings that show the love in dering of the mind as the hand of the gardener is to prevent the weeds
destroying your favorite flowers."
her soul for each of these stages.
Young wife
Elizabeth Bayley married William Seton on January 25, 1794. The
ceremony was performed in Trinity Church by Bishop Provoost. “My
own home at twenty--The world and heaven too, quite impossible! So
every moment clouded with that fear: My God, if I enjoy this I lose
You. Yet no true thought of whom I would lose, rather fear of hell
and of being shut from heaven. Annina a thousand times offered and
given up while in her innocence, fearing so much she would live and
be lost. Daily entreaties to God to take whom He pleased, or all if He
pleased only not to lose Him. Evenings alone: writing-Bible-Psalms
in burning desires of heaven. Continual offering up my sweet Anna
and William, and Richard and Catherine, and little Rebecca," from
their first entrance into the world. Fear of their eternal loss the prevailing care through all the pains and pleasures of a mother. Midnight
Te Deums hushing them.” Confidence in God through all the varieties of her pains and trials: Elizabeth's skies of unclouded happiness
were not to last long. European wars and disasters at sea deeply affected the Seton fortunes.
Young Mother
Elizabeth writes to her oldest daughter,
“My dear Anna Maria, This is your birthday, the day I first held you
in my arms. May God Almighty bless you, my child, and make you
His child forever. Your mother's soul prays to Him to lead you
through this world, so that we may come to His heavenly kingdom in
peace, through the merits of our Blessed Savior .... Recollect as a
mother's entreaty that you give some time every day, if it is only half
Please keep the sick among us in your prayers, especially:
Mina Amlag
Roberta Autron
Shawna Boger
Ruth Carpizo
Edward Cifra
Billie Dougherty
Marjorie Frye
Thomas Gilette
Vanessa Griffith
Helen Johnston
Patricia Kramer
Jack Lundberg
Patti Means
Yolanda Noblezada
Carmen Ordoñez
Ritzy Rafer
Floyd Roderick
Lily Ann Roderick
Florentine Ruhland
Fran Sphung
Francis Sullivan
Richard Totorica
May God the Father bless you, God the Son heal you and
God the Holy Spirit enlighten you. Amen.
Young Widow
In spite of every possible care, William Seton died December 27.
From her diary: “December 27-At a quarter past seven on Tuesday
morning his soul was released, and mine from a struggle next to
death .... I took little Ann in my arms and made her kneel again with
me by the dear body and thank our Heavenly Father for relieving him
from his misery, for the joyful assurance that through our Blessed
Redeemer, he had entered into the life eternal, and implored His protecting care and pity for us who have yet to finish our course.”
Professed Religious and Foundress
Preparing to be a Daughter of Charity! In a transport of delight Elizabeth thus expressed herself: .... “But to expose the joy of my soul at
the prospect of being able to assist the poor, visit the sick, comfort the
sorrowful, clothe little innocents, and teach them to love God there! I
must stop ....”
The dawn of another Corpus Christi, June 2, saw the little band of
holy women come out from the Paca Street house, pass through the
tiny gate, cross the sunny space of lawn and enter St. Mary's Chapel
for Mass-wearing publicly for the first time their religious garb, a
simple black habit and a white cap with a crimped border; " a black
band passed around the head and fastened beneath the chin." Elizabeth was more privileged than the rest. Kneeling before Bishop Carroll, she formally pronounced her first vows of poverty, chastity and
obedience.
An American Saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton,
conversing with a Mexican Mystic,
Concepcion Cabrera de Armida “Conchita” A Special presentation by Sr. Judith Metz, SC
and Fr. Roberto Saldivar, MSpS
St Elizabeth Ann Seton
Church
Fellowship Hall 10 am
October 3rd
We will also have a second dine-in fundraiser for World Youth Day at La Palmera on Sept. 22nd from 5-8
p.m. Our pilgrims will be handing out vouchers (which need to be brought to the restaurant for our pilgrims to get
credit) after all Masses on September 19th and 20th! Come out, have a great meal, and help our young people travel
to see Pope Francis!
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SETON Sunday News
Sección en Español
Mensaje del Párroco
Por ROBERTO SALDIVAR, M.Sp.S.
En 1976, en la carrera de velocidad de las
Olimpíadas Especiales, nueve atletas, todos
con discapacidades, estaban listos para
comenzar la carrera de los 100m. Uno de los
corredores se tropezó y dos de los atletas
que ya habían comenzado la carrera se
regresaron para ayudarle. Allí decidieron que
podían terminar la carrera juntos. Llegaron
juntos a la línea final y la gente los recibió
con aplausos.
Debemos tener en cuenta que las
Olimpíadas Especiales no son un evento
social para dar oportunidad de divertirse a los
miembros menos afortunados de nuestra
sociedad.
Es
un
evento
deportivo
perfectamente organizado donde cada atleta
se esfuerza por dar lo mejor de sí y ganar. Lo
que me motivó a compartir esta historia hoy
es que pese a que estaban compitiendo, se
sintieron obligados a ayudar al atleta que se
tropezó, incluso si los demoraba a ellos, o les
hacía perder la carrera. Me hace pensar,
¿quién es realmente el que tiene
discapacidad?
Muchos de nosotros que tenemos la
oportunidad de hacer mucho terminamos no
haciendo lo suficiente, damos la impresión de
ser los que tenemos la discapacidad. Con
mucha
frecuencia
competimos
para
ponernos por encima de las necesidades de
Salmo de hoy: 54
(v. 1-2. 3-4. 5-6. 8-9 )
Por ROBERTO SALDIVAR, M.Sp.S.
R. Caminaré en presencia del
Señor, en el país de la vida.
Amo al Señor porque escucha mi voz
suplicante, porque inclina su oído hacia mí
el día que lo invoco.
Me envolvían redes de muerte, me
alcanzaron los lazos del abismo, caí en
tristeza y angustia. Invoqué el nombre del
Señor: “Señor, salva mi vida”.
los demás. Nuestro criterio no coincide con el
Jesús en el evangelio de hoy. Nuestra cultura
idolatra a las estrellas de cine, los atletas, los
ricos y famosos, al exitoso que es aplaudido
por miles. Aquellos a quienes vemos en la
portada de las revistas.
Recordemos lo que Jesús dice: “Si alguno
quiere ser el primero, que sea el último de
todos y el servidor de todos” Después,
tomando a un niño, lo puso en medio de
ellos, lo abrazó y les dijo: “El que reciba en
mi nombre a uno de estos niños, a mí me
recibe. Y el que me reciba a mí, no me recibe
a mí, sino a aquel que me ha enviado”. Lo
que realmente hace la vida y las relaciones
personales complicadas es el deseo de ser
importante, de predominar… lo único que
conseguimos es amargarnos. Lo mejor de la
vida nos pasa sin darnos cuenta. Muy a
menudo oímos a las personas mayores decir:
“Si sólo hubiera hecho esto de manera
diferente”…
Disfrutemos la belleza de la vida; vivamos
nuestras vidas reconociendo lo que Dios
tiene preparado para nosotros los creyentes.
Quisiera terminar con dos bellas citas de
Rabindranath Tagore:
“Dormía y soñaba que la vida era alegría. Me
desperté y ví que la vida era servicio. Serví y
vi que el servicio era alegría”.
Llegan las nubes a mi vida ya no cargando
lluvia o tormentas, sino para agregarle color
a mi cielo de atardecer”.
Dormía y soñaba que la vida era alegría. Me desperté y ví que
la vida era servicio. Serví y vi que el servicio era alegría”.
El Señor es benigno y justo, nuestro Dios Analicemos cada uno de los 3 versos: en
es compasivo; el Señor guarda a los los primeros dos versos rogamos que Dios
sencillos: estando yo sin fuerzas, me salvó. nos escuche, porque reconocemos a los
malvados que se alzan contra nosotros. No
Arrancó mi alma de la muerte, mis ojos de
son nuestros amigos, desean destruirnos.
las lágrimas, mis pies de la caída.
¿Su objetivo? Quitar la vida. ¿Sus
Caminaré en presencia del Señor en el país
motivos? No tienen presente a Dios.
de la vida.
Ahora el tercer verso… debemos confiar en
El Salmo 54 fue escogido hoy porque fluye
el Señor porque Él es nuestro Salvador,
naturalmente a continuación de la primera
esto implica dejarnos sostener por Él
lectura del libro de la Sabiduría (2,12.17porque estamos hechos a Su imagen.
20). Proclama que Dios es quien nos da las
Siempre llegarán los problemas a nuestra
fuerzas y el único que puede defendernos.
vida. Lo que importa recordar es que una
A pesar de los malvados, los arrogantes,
vez que tocan a nuestra puerta, lo único
orgullosos y malintencionados que intentan
que debemos hacer es invocar al Señor,
someternos con su poder para condenarnos,
poner en Él toda nuestra confianza.
Dios nos sostiene: “El Señor sostiene mi
Dios tiene un propósito y en Sus planes
vida”.
maravillosos algo bueno nos espera.
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Sección en Español
manera nueva las mismas cosas, con toda atención, como si
las hiciéramos por primera vez. Concepción le recomienda a
su hija «avivar el fervor». Se trata, pues, de un cambio de
Nuestra vida se desarrolla en ciclos fijos: un día tras otro; una actitud, de tener «un corazón nuevo y un espíritu nuevo» (Ez
semana y otra; un año… Cada día nos despertamos, tomamos 36,26).
alimentos, realizamos actividades, encontramos personas y Entonces todo cobrará frescura, colorido y melodía. Viviremos
nos vamos a dormir. Aunque haya variantes o novedades, con asombro el diario milagro de vivir, el don maravilloso del
podemos caer en la monotonía, en hacer las cosas por amor de Dios y de los amigos, el privilegio de poder pensar y
costumbre, mecánicamente, sin pasión ni propósito.
decidir libremente, la posibilidad de amar y ayudar a los demás
Por eso, Concepción Cabrera le recomienda a Teresa de y de hacer que nuestro mundo sea más justo, fraterno y
María: «Huye de la rutina, que en la vida religiosa es muy bello… Cada día estrenaremos nuestra vida y todo nos
común. Hazte lucha de avivar el fervor […], para que los parecerá nuevo.
Huye de la rutina
ejercicios de piedad te parezcan nuevos todos los días.»
Entonces nos veremos inundados de gozo y gratitud, y nos
La rutina y el formalismo pueden hacerse presentes también sentiremos impulsados a vivir con responsabilidad y
en las relaciones interpersonales y la vida de familia; en el creatividad cada momento, aunque estemos haciendo lo
trabajo, la escuela o los grupos… Entonces la vida se vuelve mismo que hicimos ayer o hace un año o cuarenta.
uniforme, aburrida, pesada.
¿Dónde está la solución? No en hacer cosas diferentes o
espectaculares, ni en ir a caza de novedades o en estar
cambiando de trabajo, pareja o religión; sino en hacer de una
Por P. Fernando Torre,
Superior General de los
Misioneros del Espíritu Santo
Programa R.I.C.A.
CLASES DE ESTUDIO DE
BIBLIA EN ESPAÑOL
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos
Este programa es el proceso para jóvenes y
adultos:
Mañana lunes 21 de Septiembre
comenzaremos un nuevo Curso de
Estudio de Biblia en Español. No
necesitas haber estudiado antes.
a quienes les falta alguno de los sacramentos
de
iniciación:
Bautismo,
Comunión
o
Confirmación.
Las clases serán los lunes
de 7 - 9pm en el Salón 4.
Si estás interesado, por favor llama
al Hermano Santos al (425) 481-9358, o a Marcia al (206)
819-6952. El cupo es limitado.
Que fueron bautizados en otra denominación
cristiana y ahora desean profesar su fe en la Iglesia Católica
y recibir el resto de los Sacramentos de Iniciación.
Para más información sobre los requisitos, comunícate con el
Hermano Santos Mendoza, 425-181-0303, ext. 36.
Las clases comienzan el 27 de Septiembre a las 11am.
A Call to Share...
October 2nd—9am
September 6/7
(Vigil) 5 pm
9 am
11 am
1 pm
5 pm
$3,124.00
$6,097.00
$3,812.00
$1,979.00
$3,192.00
Children’s Envelopes
EFT Contributions
Midweek Deposit
Total Offering
$64.00
$6,904.75
$1,885.25
$27,058.00
September 13/14
(Vigil) 5 pm
9 am
11 am
1 pm
5 pm
$4,567.00
$4,794.00
$2,373.00
$2,245.00
$3,856.00
Children’s Envelopes
EFT Contributions
Midweek Deposit
Total Offering
$70.00
$6,904.75
$2,720.25
$27,530.00
Thank you...
You are invited to attend a special Mass,
presentation and coffee and donut arranged by
our pastor and sponsored by Cascade Serra
Club. The October First Friday Mass at 9am
will be followed by a presentation by a very special guest
from Baltimore. We have the privilege to hear from Sr. Judith
Metz, SC, Director and Archivist for St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton, from the Diocese of Baltimore. After the morning
Mass, Sister Judith will speak about Vocations and t he work
of St Elizabeth Ann Seton who was Director of Vocations
for the first Diocese in the United States.
Everybody is welcome to this wonderful opportunity to learn
more about our Patron Saint.
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Papal Itinerary…
family. Later Friday, the pope will
participate in an interreligious ceremony
at the Ground Zero memorial for victims
of the September 11 terrorist attack, and
visit the East Harlem school. He will end
the day by celebrating a Mass in the
cavernous Madison Square Garden, which
seats nearly 20,000 people.
An InvitaƟon to Serve the Poor:
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
is in urgent need of volunteers to help
in our mission to serve the poor and
needy in our local community. If you
feel the Holy Spirit calling you to grow
in holiness, through service to those
less fortunate, why not come and learn
more about the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul and our ministry here in St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. All are
invited to attend a no-obligation
Informational Meeting
European Catholic parishes to take in at
least one refugee family. Later Friday, the
pope will participate in an interreligious
ceremony at the Ground Zero memorial
for victims of the September 11 terrorist
attack, and visit the East Harlem school.
He will end the day by celebrating a Mass
in the cavernous Madison Square Garden,
which seats nearly 20,000 people.
In Philadelphia Saturday, after a Mass at
the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, the
pope meets with Hispanic and other
immigrants at Independence Hall. Then he
will meet with prisoners at CurranFromhold Correctional Facility.
Cooperation for climate
change…
(Continued from page 2)
The issue of climate change is a question of
justice and solidarity, Pope Francis said, which
affects the dignity of individuals, communities
and nations. Science and technology, he
continued, have placed in our hands
unprecedented power: it is our duty to
humanity, and in particular towards the poor
and the future generations, to use it for the
common good.
Many Cultures – One Faith
As part of our Pastoral Plan and the
“Many Cultures – One Faith” program to
celebrate
cultural
diversity,
the SIMBANG GABI MINISTRY of St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish invites all
parishioners to celebrate the lives and
faith of the two Filipino saints, San
Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro
Calungsod, on a special 5pm mass on
Saturday September 26th. After mass,
traditional Filipino soups and desserts will
be offered in the Parish Hall.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Women’s Fellowship meeting this week
will be about the life and legacy of Blessed
Junipero Serra who will be canonized
September 23rd by Pope Francis in
Washington DC. We will meet in the
Fellowship Hall at 10:00 am. All women
welcome and babysitting will be available!
Please come pray the Rosary for Life for
victims of abortion Tuesdays at noon.
Contact Mary Christie: 425-776-3967
Or Rachel Castro: 425-486-9232 if you
have questions.
HOME VISITATION/PEER
COUNSELING MINISTRY
A reminder that this ministry is
available to you if you find yourself alone
a lot or just wanting a friend to listen and
be there for you.
It would be our
privilege to visit you as part of our
parish outreach. If you are a caregiver
or family member of someone who no
longer drives or is grieving loss of any
kind, call us please. We visit for one hour
weekly and support by listening, praying
with your loved one, and just being there.
Joan Kluck, Coordinator: 425.337.9928
([email protected])
ARE YOU SOMEONE or
DO YOU KNOW
SOMEONE WHO…
• Has expressed an
interest in becoming
Catholic?
•
Was baptized Catholic as a child,
but has not celebrated the
Sacraments of Confirmation and
Eucharist?
We offer an opportunity to come
together in a small group to learn
more about the Roman Catholic Faith
Tradition.
Sessions focus on the teachings
and experience of Church and
prepare individuals to celebrate the
Sacraments
of
Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist.
Informational Meeting on
Sunday 9/20
at 10:15am in Station 4.
For information please contact
Stephanie Moran in the Faith
Formation Office, 425.481.9358 or
[email protected]
Are you a volunteer who is working
with or will be working with
children, youth or vulnerable adults?
You will need to participate in the Seattle Archdiocese
Safe Environment process so that together, we can
protect our children.
St Elizabeth Ann Seton is presenting Protecting
God’s Children which is required of all employees
and those volunteers with unsupervised, ongoing
access to minors and vulnerable adults.
Join us for Protecting God’s Children, where you will
learn:
¤ How to separate the facts about child sexual abuse
from the myths;
¤ How sexual offenders gain access to children;
¤ What to do when you see warning signs in children or
adults;
¤ Why it is important to teach your children boundaries.
Date: September 24, 2015
Time: 6:30-9:30pm, Station/Room 4
You will NEED to register online by visiting
virtusonline.org and clicking on the registration link
(found on the right side of the page)
If you are a returning volunteer or need assistance
with your registration or have any questions,
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Essay contest…
(Continued from page 2)
Holy Year of Mercy, essays should answer the following question:
“What does true mercy look like?”
Adult Faith Formation
HELP SAVE LIVES—09/23-11/1
Bible Study
All adults are invited to a continuing study
of The Acts of the Apostles. Come and be
drawn into the life of the early Church, be
inspired and share faith by discussing and
viewing a DVD series by an engaging speaker, Jeff Cavins. The study
guide, Acts, the Spread of the Kingdom, can be purchased online
through Ascension Press (Adult Bible Study-Acts-Student Pack) or
inquire at the first meeting. Sessions will begin with a review
appropriate for all levels of Bible-reading experience on Tue., Sept. 22,
7-9:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Would you like to update and expand yourself on how we as Catholics
explain our faith? A clear and interesting speaker gives an overview of
this thick book to help us refer to it without intimidation. All adults are
invited to view the DVD series and discuss every other Tuesday,
alternating with the Bible Study, beginning Sept. 29, 7-9:00 PM in the
Fellowship Hall. Make Tuesday your “Faith Night”! For questions
about the Bible or Catechism study, call 425-481-9358.
Sept. 21st- New youth and
parent Informational Night!! 7pm
Sept. 28th- Edge Kickoff
Mass and Ice Cream Social for all
middle school youth and their
families. 7pm!!!
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Counseling 425-257-2111 or 888-240-8572
MINISTRIES & GROUPS
Altar Servers, Jane Baer and Veronica Cardona
Coffee & Donuts, Kelly Cooley
EMEs Ana May Apin and Amelia Carver
Funeral Committee, Pat Maurer
Guadalupe Committee, Eduardo Cardona
Homebound ministers, Marianne Iwamoto
Lectors, Nicolette Gagner and Elvira Hernandez
Ministers of Hospitality, Doug Portello
Music Coordinator, Kathy Egashira
Pastoral Council, Paul Gallagher/Gerry Apin
Pro-Life Ministry, Joe Keegan
Simbang Gabi, Gerry Apin
Vine Moms group, Erin Robinson
Women’s Fellowship, Mary Christie
Young Adult Group, Roberto Martinez
COLLABORATORS IN MINISTRY
Apostleship of the Cross, Marcia Gimenez
Cascade Serra Club, Pat Sweeney
Catholic Daughters, Kathy Taylor
Knights of Columbus, Chris Harvill
Sacramentors, Scott Occhiuto
St. Vincent de Paul
425-355-3504
Vigil Location: Outside Everett Planned Paenthood clinic
Vigil Times: 8am—8pm every day
Local Contact: Rachel Carrier or Ed Mohs at
[email protected]
Kick off rally September 18th at 6:30pm
at St. Mary Magdalen in Everett.
PHONE/EMAIL DIRECTORY
Adams, Arthur
Apin, Ana May
Apin, Gerry
Arulnathan, Jenifer
Auroux, Jacqueline
Baer, Jane
Cardona, Eduardo
Cardona, Verónica
Carver, Amelia
Caudillo, Andrés
Christie, Mary
Cooley, Kelly
Dellino, Jean
Egashira, Kathy
Everist, Shannon
Gagner, Nicolette
Gallagher, Paul
Gimenez, Marcia
Gomez, Fr. Jorge
Harvill, Chris
Hernandez, Elvira
Iwamoto, Marianne
Keegan, Joe
King, Susie
Kramp, Stephen
Lowery, Lori
Lundberg, Dn. Craig
Martinez, Roberto
Matheny, Stephanie
Maurer, Pat
Mendoza, Br. Santos
Moran, Stephanie
Occhiuto, Scott
Paine, Alice
Portello, Doug
Robinson, Erin
Rodriguez, Fr. Mario
Saldivar, Fr. Roberto
Sweeney, Pat
Smoke, Jane
Sullivan, Karyn
Taylor, Kathy
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