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SETON Sunday News Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church - A Missionaries of the Holy Spirit Community

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EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME The Readings this week:

Welcome, Visitors! If you are a visitor to St.

Sun., Mar 3:

Sir 27: 4-7; 1 Cor 15: 54-58; Lk 6: 39-45

Mon., Mar 4:

Sir 17: 20-24; Mk 10: 17-27

Tue., Mar 5:

Sir 35: 1-12; Mk 10: 28-31

Wed., Mar 6:

Ash Wednesday Jl 2: 12-18; 2 Cor 5: 20—6:2; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18

Thu., Mar 7:

Dt 30: 15-20; Lk 9: 22-25

Fri., Mar 8:

Is 58: 1-9A; Mt 9: 14-15

Sat., Mar 9:

Is 58: 9B-14; Lk 5: 27-32

Sun, Mar 10:

Dt 26: 4-10; Rom 10: 8-13; Lk 4: 1-13

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Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, we want you to know how welcome you are—whether you have come from another part of the country, from across the world, or simply from another parish. For more information about the parish, or to register, visit our Office, call us at 425-481-0303 or visit our website for Online Parish Registration at www.easbothell.org/registration-1

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Administration

St Elizabeth is looking to hire a

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE Phone: 425-481-9358

Fr. Gerardo Alberto, M.Sp.S., Pastor

Parish Secretary

Hours Monday thru Friday: 9am - 5pm; and during classes

Fr. Jose Ugalde, M.Sp.S., Vicar Fr. Jesus Sanchez, M.Sp.S., Vicar Shannon Everist, Administrator

Office Hours: Mon. Wed, Thu, and Fri. 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Closed on Tuesdays Mass Times: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat. 9 am Tuesday: Service of the Word with Holy Communion - 9am Saturday vigil - 5:00 pm Sunday: 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm (Spanish) & 5 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday - 3:30 - 4:30 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mon — Fri, 10 am — 9 pm

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 [email protected]

This position provides the Parish and Pastor administrative support to further a Catholic community atmosphere for all people contacting the parish office whether in person or by telephone. Proficiency in English and Spanish, both oral and written is preferred. If interested, please contact Shannon Everist at 425-481-0303 x303 or [email protected] for an application. Full details can be found on our website: easbothell.org

Stephanie Moran Faith Formation Director Roberto Pérez Youth Ministry Coordinator Eduardo Cardona Bilingual Administrative Assistant

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PASTOR’S Reflection

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reaking Open the Word of God:

Dear brothers and sisters, this Sunday’s readings will help us to have a clearer vision about our perception of sin and the need for each one of us to see ourselves correctly, the way God sees us: with our faults, weaknesses and strengths. The two parables Jesus uses about poor vision allude to the proverb: “Without a vision, the people loose restraint!” What can we learn from the illustration of a blind guide and a bad eye? A bad eye that is not treated and a blind guide can cause many problems that will only end in misery and disaster for us. We can only help and teach others what we have learned and received from wiser teachers and guides. And how can we help others overcome their failures if we are blinded by our faults and misperceptions? We all need a doctor who can help us overcome the blind spots and the flaws of our own sins, weaknesses and ignorance. Saint Luke in the Gospel, with a keen perception, presents Jesus as the good doctor and shepherd of souls who seeks those who desire healing, forgiveness and the restoration of body, mind and spirit. Jesus came to free us from the worst oppression: slavery to sin, fear and condemnation. As a kind and skilled doctor, the Lord Jesus exposes the cancer of sin, evil and oppression in our lives so that we can be completely liberated and restored. A key step for healing and restoration requires that we first submit to the doctor who can cure us. Jesus is our great physician because he heals the whole person, soul and body, mind and heart and restores us to an abundant life for the here and now, and for eternal life. Jesus wants to heal us and restore us completely, not only for our own good. He also wants us to be his instruments of healing, forgiveness and restoration for others. What can stop us from helping others to approach Jesus, the divine doctor? The rabbis taught: "He who judges favorably his neighbor will be judged favorably by God." How

easy it is to misjudge others and how difficult it is to be impartial in order to make good judgments. Our judgment of others is generally "out of the ordinary" because we cannot see into the other person, or we do not have access to all the facts, or we are influenced by our instinctive and irrational reactions towards people. It is easier to find faults in others than in oneself. A critical spirit crushes instead of curing, oppresses instead of restoring, rejects instead of attracting. Thinking the best of other people is necessary if we want to grow in love.

character. The fruits of falsehood produce an easy and pleasurable religion that eliminates the cross from Christianity, promotes teachings that avoid Jesus’ difficult teachings, pushes Jesus establishes a rule which the judgments of God to the background should guide our whole lives: what you and makes us think of sin. give to others will come back to you. The Lord knows our faults and sees everything, including the imperfections and sins of the heart that we cannot alking together as recognize in ourselves. As a kind father brothers and sisters: and a skilled physician, he takes us Dear brothers and sisters, during patiently into his mercy and eliminates this week let us ask ourselves: How do the cancer of the sin that dwells in our hearts. Do you trust in the mercy and we avoid falsehood and bad fruit in our grace of God? Ask the Lord to flood lives? Only when we are faithful to God your heart with His goodness and His and his word, and with his grace can we mercy so that you only have space for turn away from evil and evil deeds. charity and kindness towards your Those who are faithful to God know that their strength lies not in themselves, but neighbor. in God, who gives us everything we Today Jesus speaks about fruit and need to live as his disciples. The Lord fruit trees to give a message that His strengthens us with the fruits and gifts of listeners understood clearly: the fig tree the Holy Spirit: with faith, hope and was the favorite among all the trees for love, strength and temperance. Do you the people of Palestine. It symbolized want to bear good fruits in your daily fertility, prosperity and peace. The life? Allow the Holy Spirit to strengthen grapes produce wine, the symbol of joy. you in piety and wisdom to distinguish The thorns and brambles were only good fruits from bad ones. good for burning as fuel for the fire. Fr. José Gerardo Alberto, MSpS Jesus Himself uses a saying familiar to us: "Every tree is known by its own fruit". In the same way, a person will produce good or bad fruits depending on what he sows and allows to grow inside his or her heart. Jesus connects solidity with good fruit. The good fruit is the result of a healthy life, a life according to moral truth and right

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Monday, March 4 Liturgical Planning Meeting Clase de Biblia

Plática Cuaresmal P. Jesus Sanchez MSpS Viernes Mar 8, 7pm

“La Trinidad en la Cruz del Apostolado”

SAL AL ENCUENTRO DE LA CUARESMA Únete a nuestra comunidad de fe—y a más de 14,000 comunidades católicas en los Estados Unidos—en una jornada de Cuaresma que cambia vidas con Plato de Arroz de CRS. Llévate el sobre para las donaciones al programa Plato de Arroz de CRS empezando el Miércoles de Ceniza. Durante los 40 días de Cuaresma, nos encontraremos con las necesidades del mundo. ¡Y no olvides descargar la aplicación del Plato de Arroz de CRS!

7pm 7pm

First Monday Devotion to the Holy Spirit First Monday Fellowship

7:30pm

St. 7 SH. 1 7pm Youth Room

Tuesday, March 5 Women’s Fellowship

10am

Hall

Rosary for Life

12pm

Church

Elementary Faith Formation

5pm

All Stations

Praise and Worship in Song Adoration

7pm

Chapel

Adult Faith Formation

7pm

Hall

Youth Bible Study

8pm

Youth Room

Wednesday, March 6—Ash Wednesday

Mass in English

9am

Svce Word English

3pm

Mass in English

6pm

Misa en Español

8pm

Thursday, March 7 Elementary Faith Formation

5pm

All Stations

Sacramentors

7pm

St. 2

CDA Board Meeting

7pm

St. 6

Knights of Columbus

7pm

St. 7

Intenciones de Misa de domingo a la 1pm

Passion of the Christ Rehearsal

Queridos feligreses, si desean incluir una intención en la misa dominical en español, deben comunicarse con la Oficina parroquial hasta el jueves. No garantizamos que las peticiones recibidas el viernes aparezcan en la misa de ese fin de semana. En persona, de 9 a 5, por teléfono al 425-481-9358 x308, o a [email protected]

Rite of Election

7pm

Seton H.

7pm

Church

CST Ministry

7pm

St. 4

Simbang Gabi

7pm

St. 7

Plática Cuaresmal

7pm

Hall

Sacramentors

8am

St. 6

Teaching Mass

10am

Church

POC Rehearsal

12pm

Church

9am

St. 4

Friday, March 8

Saturday, March 9

Abstinencia La ley de abstinencia exige a un Católico de 14 años de edad y hasta su muerte, a abstenerse de comer carne el Miércoles de Ceniza, Viernes Santo y todos los Viernes de cuaresma en honor a la Pasión de Jesús. La carne es considerada carne y órganos de mamíferos y aves de corral. También se encuentran prohibidas las sopas y cremas de ellos. Peces de mar y de agua dulce, anfibios, reptiles y mariscos son permitidos, así como productos derivados de animales como margarina y gelatina sin sabor a carne.

Sunday, March 10 RCIA English Early Childhood FF

11 am

St, 1, 2, 3

RICA Spanish

11am

St. 7

Edge & Life teen

6pm

Hall

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Spirituality of the Cross Pilgrimage in honor of Conchita’s Beatification

To Mexico City, Puebla, Cholula, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosí with Fr. Jose Ugalde, M.Sp.S. June 23 - July 1, 2019

Some of the places we will visit:       

Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine St. Felipe de Jesus Church where Fr. Felix is buried Mexico City Historical Center St. Joseph Church where Conchita is buried Cholula, Puebla Jesus Maria, Center of the Spirituality of the Cross in San Luis Potosi And much more... We will have Mass every day, Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration at convents with the Sisters of the Cross

Price: $1,400.00

(includes airfare, hotels, transportation, daily breakfasts, 2 days three meals. Priced based on double occupancy, single occupancy available at extra charge. This price does not include insurance coverage but there is insurance available if desired).

Deadline to sign up is MONDAY, APRIL 2 with a deposit of $800 and a copy of your passport. Space is limited, reservations will be taken on a first come basis.

(Make check payable to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church)

For more information please contact Amelia Carver (425) 745-1436

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REFLEXION del

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Párroco

editando la Palabra de Dios

Estimados hermanos y hermanas, las lecturas de este domingo nos ayudarán a tener una visión más clara sobre nuestra percepción del pecado y la necesidad de que cada uno de nosotros nos veamos correctamente como Dios nos ve: con nuestras faltas, debilidades y fortalezas. Las dos parábolas de Jesús sobre una visión deficiente aluden al proverbio: ¡Sin visión, las personas perecen! ¿Qué podemos aprender de la ilustración de un guía ciego y un ojo malo? Un mal ojo que no se trata y un guía ciego puede causar muchos problemas que solo terminarán en desdicha y desastre para nosotros. Solo podemos ayudar y enseñar a otros lo que hemos aprendido y recibido de maestros y guías sabios. Y ¿cómo podemos ayudar a otros a superar sus fallas si estamos cegados por nuestras fallas y percepciones erróneas? Todos necesitamos un médico que pueda ayudarnos a superar los puntos ciegos y la falta de nuestros propios pecados, debilidades e ignorancia. San Lucas en el Evangelio, con una aguda percepción, presenta a Jesús como el buen médico y pastor de almas que busca a aquellos que desean la curación, el perdón y la restauración del cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu. Jesús vino a liberarnos de la peor opresión: la esclavitud al pecado, el temor y la condenación. Como un médico amable y hábil, el Señor Jesús expone el cáncer del pecado, el mal y la opresión en nuestras vidas para que podamos ser liberados y restaurados a la totalidad. Un paso clave para la curación y la restauración requiere que primero nos sometamos al médico que puede curarnos. Jesús es nuestro gran médico porque sana a toda la persona, alma y cuerpo, mente y corazón y nos restaura a una vida abundante para el aquí y ahora, y para la vida eterna. Jesús quiere sanarnos y restaurarnos totalmente, no sólo por nuestro propio bien. También quiere que seamos sus instrumentos de curación, perdón y restauración para otros. ¿Qué puede impedirnos ayudar a otros a acercarse a Jesús, el divino médico? Los rabinos enseñaron: "El que juzga favorablemente a su prójimo será juzgado favorablemente por Dios". Qué fácil es juzgar mal a los demás y cuán difícil es ser imparcial para emitir un buen juicio. Nuestro juicio de los demás es generalmente "fuera de lo normal" porque no podemos ver dentro de la otra persona, o no tenemos acceso a todos los hechos, o estamos influenciados por las reacciones instintivas e irracionales hacia las personas. Es más fácil encontrar faltas en los demás que en uno mismo. Un espíritu crítico aplasta en lugar de curar, oprime en lugar de restaurar, rechaza en lugar de atraer. El pensar lo mejor de otras personas es necesario si deseamos crecer en el amor.

Jesús establece un principio en el que podemos apostar nuestras vidas: lo que le das a los demás volverá a ti. El Señor conoce nuestras faltas y lo ve todo, incluso las imperfecciones y los pecados del corazón que no podemos reconocer en nosotros mismos. Como un padre amable y un médico hábil, nos lleva pacientemente a su lugar de misericordia y elimina el cáncer del pecado que habita en nuestros corazones. ¿Confías en la misericordia y la gracia de Dios? Pídele al Señor que inunde tu corazón con Su bondad y Su misericordia para que sólo tengas espacio para la caridad y la bondad hacia tu prójimo. Jesús hoy nos presenta en el evangelio estos frutos para darnos un mensaje: la higuera era la favorita de todos los árboles para la gente de Palestina. Simbolizaba la fertilidad, la prosperidad y la paz. Las uvas, producen vino, el símbolo de la alegría. Las espinas y las zarzas sólo eran buenas para quemar como combustible para el fuego. Él mismo dice un dicho que conocemos: “cada árbol se conoce por su fruto”. Del mismo modo, una persona producirá frutos buenos o malos dependiendo de lo que siembra y deja crecer dentro de su corazón. Jesús conecta la solidez con el buen fruto. El buen fruto es el resultado de una vida sana, una vida según la verdad moral y el carácter recto. Los frutos de la falsedad producen una religión fácil y placentera que elimina la cruz del cristianismo, promueve enseñanzas que eliminan las palabras difíciles de Jesús, empuja los juicios de Dios a un segundo plano y nos hace pensar en el pecado.

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aminando juntos como hermanos:

Estimados hermanos y hermanas, a lo largo de esta semana preguntémonos: ¿Cómo evitamos la falsedad y el mal fruto en nuestras vidas? Solamente cuando somos fieles a Dios y su palabra, y con su gracia podremos apartarnos del mal y las malas acciones. Los que son fieles a Dios saben que su fuerza no radica en ellos mismos, sino en Dios, que nos proporciona todo lo que necesitamos para vivir como sus discípulos. El Señor nos fortalece con los frutos y los dones del Espíritu Santo: con fe, esperanza y amor, fortaleza y templanza. ¿Quieres dar buenos frutos en tu vida diaria? Permite que el Espíritu Santo te fortalezca en la piedad y la sabiduría para distinguir los buenos frutos de los malos.

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A WAITING HARVEST

Vocation Awareness

The Three Degrees of the Holy Orders Part II A bishop can administer all sacraments, of course. Under normal circumstances, he is the only one who can confer the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Orders. We say that the bishop is the “successor of the apostles,” indicating that he is ordained in the long line of Christ’s priesthood which has been passed down from the original apostles. Theologians refer to this as Apostolic Succession. The fullness of this sacred power of our High Priest Jesus is found only in the bishop (CCC #557). A priest shares in the priesthood of Jesus Christ only through his bishop. Notice these three levels of ordination must be received in ascending order from deacon to priest to bishop. A certain period of time is required between each ordination called an interstitio. For example, there must be a period of six months between ordination to the transitional diaconate and the priesthood. If the priest goes to become a bishop, it is normally later in life. The Pope chooses men to be bishops who have proven themselves to be capable and faithful after many years of priesthood. From the Book “To Save a Thousand Souls” Fr. Brett A. Brannen

O Jesus, Our Eternal Pastor, Deign to look with merciful eyes Upon this part of your loving flock. Lord, we need a large number of priests, and men and women consecrated to the religious life. Multiply vocations, And sanctify more and more our priests, And those consecrated in the religious life. We ask you all this through the Immaculate Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, your sweet and holy Mother. Jesus give us priests according to your heart. Jesus, savior of all people, save them, save them! For information on becoming a Religious Priest Missionary of the Holy Spirit or a Diocesan Priest contact one of the following people: Serra Club: Arthur Adams Priests:

Fr. Gerardo Alberto, M.Sp.S. Fr. Jesus Sanchez , M.Sp.S. Fr. Jose Ugalde, M.Sp.S.

This week please pray for John De Palma. John is a seminarian with the Archdiocese of Seattle and is taking Theology I classes at Mundelein Seminary.

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T y p o l o g y In the Stillness of Silence, Christ Speaks By Kianna Garmanian

It was 9:00 AM and my alarm clock went off. Half-asleep, I rolled over in bed and hit the snooze button. Five minutes later, my alarm sounded once again. Did I have to get out of bed? I wasn’t quite ready, so I hit the snooze button for the second time. Finally, it was 9:15 AM and I forced myself to get up and pack my bags for the day. As I was heading out the door to go to my 10:00 AM class, I got a notification from my school. It read, “Due to the current weather conditions, classes and all school-related activities will be cancelled for today.” Immediately, I rushed to the window and opened my blinds. Behold… the world was white and covered with a beautiful layer of snow. Excited to have the day off from school, I grabbed my laptop, put on a movie, and hopped back in bed. What could be better than this? A relaxing morning, breakfast in bed, and no school! The following day, I got notified that classes were cancelled again. This continued to happen… day after day. By the third or fourth day, I started getting bored. Yes, I enjoyed sleeping in and having a little extra time to relax, but I wanted to get out and move around. I was tired of being “snowed in” and not being able to go anywhere. Perhaps you can relate to these feelings as well. Here’s the thing. Much too often, we are all in a rush to go about the activities in our daily lives. We have so much to get done, accomplish, and complete, that we forget to make time to rest. By being snowed in for a few days and having school cancelled, I had the opportunity to settle down and rest… whether I liked it or not. Yet, there is great beauty and goodness found in rest. In fact, it is through moments of quiet, silence, and stillness that our Lord speaks. During this time, I was able to spend more time with God in prayer, go home and be with my family, and disconnect from my normal routine. Through this, I discovered a great peace that I didn’t even know I needed. Remarkably, the snow days brought unexpected healing to my body and soul, as I was able to connect with Jesus through the powerful silence of prayer. My dearest brothers and sisters, Christ speaks to us in the silence of our hearts. Through prayer, Jesus brings deep peace, healing, and grace to our souls. He lifts up the spirit and transforms it through the depths of His everlasting love. My friends, make time for Jesus… take time to be still… to be silent… to sit in prayer with our Lord. Don’t wait for another snow day, when all activities are cancelled, to connect with Jesus in prayer. Make time for our Savior and for prayerful meditation every day… and may our Lord bless you abundantly!

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Kianna has been a parishioner at SEAS together with her family since 2007. She is now a junior at St Martin’s University in Lacey. After her Confirmation here in 2014, she was a wonderful addition to the Fire Team helping bring other youth to Christ. We are delighted to have her collaboration for this page.

N e w s Date & Time; March 29th—31st Departure from SEAS: 3/29: 5pm Arrival at SEAS: 3/31: 2:30 - 3pm

Contact the Youth Minister: Roberto Perez Phone: 425.481.9358 Ext. 312 Email: [email protected]

Archdiocese Confirmation Retreat

Youth Ministry QR Code

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With the Heart of Jesus ASH WEDNESDAY

In the Eucharist we find all the good of the Church. In it we have the certainty that God is faithful to His promise and stays with us until the end of time. In our visits and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, we experience the closeness of the good shepherd, the tenderness of His love, the presence of a faithful friend. We all experience this large support in our lives provided by faith and our personal and intimate dialogue with the Lord in the Eucharist.

March 6 2019 Mass with Distribution of Ashes 9am and 6pm, English 8pm, Spanish

Service of the Word with Distribution of Ashes 3pm, English Envelopes for the Encounter Lent Rice Bowl collection will be available this day. Use the envelope to donate your Lenten sacrifices at the end of Lent. This collection benefits Catholic Relief Services programs.

Come Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm.

LENTEN CONFERENCE

Adult Faith Formation Women's Fellowship - On Tuesday March 5th, we will be studying Psalms-School of Prayer session 9 The Penitential Psalms-One of the great treasures of the book of Psalms is David's prayers for forgiveness-read Psalm 32, 51 and 143! As we get a little closer to lent, let us think about God's great love and forgiveness for us and for David! Let's go deeper with Jeff Cavins and Tim Gray on dvd! We meet at 10:00 am every Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall-All women welcome and child care is available! For more information contact Mary Christie 425 -776-3967

Bible Study: “Psalms, The School of Prayer”. The people

of Israel wanted the return of a king like David at his best. But, they had been conquered and deported. “How long, O Lord?” They cried. Who answered? Come to session 5 on Tues., March 5, 7:00 PM, featuring Psalms 2, 22, 72, and 110. All adults are invited to discuss and view the DVD presentation. For further information, call 425-481-9358, ext.314.on, call 425-481-9358, ext.314.

Eucharist to the Homebound Are you or a family member or friend hungry to be nourished by the Body of Christ but unable to attend Mass on a regular basis? Our parish has specially trained volunteers eager to visit you on a weekly basis, bring Communion to you, to pray with you and share their faith with you. If you are interested in having a visitor, contact the parish office at 425.481.0303 and arrangements can be made.

Come pray the Rosary for Life with fellow parishioners. All are welcome. We meet by the image of the Immaculate Conception every Tuesday at noon.

with

Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Seattle

Friday March 22 / 7pm Parish Hall “Spirituality of the Passion of Christ”

LENT Repent and believe in the Gospel. The Kingdom of God is at hand ...

LENTEN CONFERENCE

Mar 8 / 7pm Lenten Conference in Spanish: Fr. Jesus Sanchez MSpS “La Trinidad en la Cruz del Apostolado Mar 22 / 7pm Lenten Conference in English: Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg “The Spirituality of the Passion of Christ”

FRIDAYS IN LENT

Stations of the Cross 7pm followed by Soup Supper Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 12

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: Day of Reflection for Women Mar 23 / 11am

All women of the Parish are welcome

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Prayer Shawl Ministry SEAS Prayer Shawl Ministry is touching the lives of the suffering and grieving, as well as many of your family members and friends who find themselves alone and isolated from their Church family. A huge thank you to all who have knit or are knitting/ crocheting shawls of beauty bringing comfort, support, and blessings to so many.

Encounter Lent

Join our parish community—and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life -changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s Envelope starting Ash Wednesday and use it to bring your donations as Lenten sacrifices at the end of Lent. During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will encounter our neighbor.

Thanks, too, for your generous donations of yarn to help the ministry. Please submit names and addresses of family or neighbors who might enjoy a Prayer Shawl for comfort and blessings. E-mail [email protected] or leave a note in the office. Ash Wednesday, March 6, and Good Friday, April 19, are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays of Lent are also days of abstinence. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for Baptism or of renewal of Baptism at Easter. (Code of Canon Law, 1249-1252) Fasting is to be observed by all eighteen years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their sixtieth birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. Abstinence is observed by all fourteen years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted.

Mass Linens Ministry Every time we celebrate Mass linens are used to set the altar and distribute communion. They need to be laundered with special care and following specific instructions, but this ministry is very fulfilling for those who cannot participate in ministries with meetings, or structured schedules. Please consider joining the wonderful ladies that do this very important ministry at SEAS. Contact Marcia at 425481-9358 x308, [email protected] BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE / DÍA DE PLAZO PARA EL BOLETÍN Parish groups/Grupos parroquiales: Submit your articles/requests to [email protected], two weeks prior to the Sunday desired. Dirijan sus peticiones a [email protected]. dos semanas antes del Domingo que desean publicarlo.

Is Your Marriage in Crisis? There Is Hope! When marriages are in crisis, couples often feel alone, frustrated and hopeless. But there is hope! Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of troubled marriages. There is always hope, and you are not alone in your struggle. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, or to register for our upcoming weekend March 22-24, 2019, call 206-706-2608 or go to www.helpourmarriage.org.

As Catholics we take up the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving every year. Giving alms, Jesus teaches, means making the needs of others our own, especially the needy of our world. Almsgiving flows from prayer and fasting, as we reflect on the needs of the world and how God is calling us to meet those needs. Our acts of love through sacrifice and prayer are a tangible witness of God’s love to those around us. This Lent, as you prayerfully consider your almsgiving, we pray that you will consider our neighbors in need, and support our St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Through your donations, we are able to glorify God, translating your almsgiving into love for our neighbors, giving to the needy in the name of Christ. We give thanks for your continued support of our Ministry. “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” — Mother Teresa

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 3/3/2019 | The SETON Sunday News | 11 MINISTRIES & GROUPS Alpha, Roger Ditto and Lisa Nelson Altar Servers, Jane Baer and Veronica Cardona Apostleship of the Cross, Marcia Gimenez Beta, Dave Duclos and Jim Krieger Catholic Social Teachings Min, Jane Smoke/Karyn Sullivan Coffee & Donuts, Kelly Cooley EMEs, Ana May Apin and Cuquita Cardona Encuentro Matrimonial, Raquel y Antonio Ramírez Eucharistic Adoration, Kimie Mori Faith Formation for Adults, Julie Jones Funeral Committee, Marianne Iwamoto Good Samaritans, Ann Marie Shields Guadalupe Committee, Marco Olivares Homebound Ministers, Marianne Iwamoto Hospitality Team, Tony Fletcher Lectors, Niki Gagner and Elvira Hernandez Linens, Marcia Gimenez “Luz y Vida” Prayer Group, Jose & Angelica Velazquez Music Coordinator, Kathy Egashira Nimble Fingers, Jacqueline Auroux Pastoral Council, Paul Gallagher/Gerry Apin Prayer Shawl Ministry, Joan Kluck Prayer Team, Rolf Augustine Pro-Life Ministry, Karen Salvati Sacramentors, Scott Occhiuto Simbang Gabi, Gerry Apin Stavros, Jim Krieger and Marcia Gimenez Velankanni Community, Johnson Andrews & Benson Babu Women’s Fellowship, Mary Christie

COLLABORATORS IN MINISTRY Cascade Serra Club, Ken Christie Catholic Daughters, Kathy Taylor Knights of Columbus, Steve Mueller St. Vincent de Paul

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Contact for all ministries [email protected] Mention the ministry in the subject line. CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES Counseling

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PHONE/EMAIL DIRECTORY Staff and Clergy Alberto, Fr. Gerardo

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Cardona, Eduardo

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Egashira, Kathy

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Everist, Shannon

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Moran, Stephanie

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Perez, Roberto

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Sanchez, Fr. Jesus

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Ugalde, Fr. Jose

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Volunteer for Hispanic Ministry Gimenez, Marcia

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Please keep the sick among us in your prayers, especially: Ritzy Rafer Salvador Andrada Peter Gilmartin Teresita Ramos Roberta Autron Lupita Gonzalez Arnold Rivera Tom Bender Richard Gross Joyce Rosas Jane Bentley Dee HolidayFlorentine Ruhland Shawna Boger Osborne Sharyl Buehler Louise Hundertmark Jesus Sanchez Sr. Leticia Solorzano Rick Burns David Hurtado Fran Sphung Tom Burns Timothy Howe Harry St Nicholas Ruth Carpizo Rosemary Jesmer Adrienne Steuer Claire Carter Helen Johnston Francis Sullivan Eulalia Castillo Patricia Kramer James Sullivan Ed Crull Christopher Leon Kaye Swartzell Gary Darnell Jennie Leyva Michael Trupiano Sharyl Davis Jim Moran Fernando Varela Alex De Leon Diaz Lynn Mosman Evelio Villalobos Saul Diaz Sandra Noble Vladimir Vozar Billie Dougherty Yolanda Noblezada Rosemary Wentz Anna Epps Scott Occhiuto Barb West Fran Fielden Teresa Paris Tami Wyatt Bill Flanagan Elamar Perez Beatrice Zorzi Elliot Gausch Margaret Quigley Michael Quigley Annie Gillen

A Call to Share…

May the Father bless you, the Son heal you and the Holy Spirit comfort you. Amen.

Week of Feb 16-17 Sat. 5pm 9 am 11 am 1 pm 5pm

$2,857.00 $4,936.00 $3,618.00 $2,303.00 $1,871.00

EFT Contributions Misc Roof

Total Offering

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Week of Feb 23-24

$1,302.00 $ 380.00

$17,267.00

Average Weekly Offerings of $30,000 are needed to run the parish

Sat. 5pm 9 am 11 am 1 pm 5pm

$3,042.00 $4,629.00 $3,146.19 $2,034.00 $3,904.00

Split EFT Contributions Misc Roof

Total Offering

$ 405.00 $5,000.00 $ 50.00

$22,210.19

Thank you...