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Pastor Fr. Jose We would like to extend a warm welcome Panthaplamthottiyil, CMI. to all of our new parishioners! Parochial Vicars Fr. Bartlomiej Lukasz Gadaj Fr. Mason Wiggins Website: http://seaspcfl.org/ Mission Chapel Church, Rectory Office, St. Stephen’s Chapel Retired Associates School & Ministry Center 2400 E. Highway 100, Bunnell, FL 32110 Fr. John McElroy 4600 Belle Terre Pkwy. Palm Coast, FL 32164 Church Hours Fr. Mel Hemann Phone: (386) 445-2246 • Fax: (386) 445-7808 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Fr. George Sankoorikal School: (386) 445-2411 Rectory Office & Ministry Center Fr. Fred Parke (Pastor Emeritus) Emergency Phone: (386) 283-3420 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Fr. James May (Pastor Emeritus) (after hours ONLY) Holidays Pastoral Ministry Masses Deacon Perlito (Tom) Alayu Monday - Friday Deacon Bob Devereux 7 am and 8:30 am Deacon Jose Homem Saturday 8:30 am Deacon Ed Wolff and 4 pm Vigil Sunday 8, & 10 am and 12 noon. Business Manager ONLY IF NEEDED Elizabeth Foran there will be a Mass in Seton Hall for the over- Office Assistant flow. Mass times (if Mrs. Elaine Leonard needed) will start 15 minutes past the hour of Bookkeeper the regular Mass time in church. Leanne Rossi Spanish Mass Receptionist “Your Gift Today is Our Treasure Sunday 5 pm. Carmen Cruz-Pritchard for Tomorrow” Portuguese Mass: First and third Saturdays Maintenance at 6 pm Jose Valverde To ensure the December 13 December 20 protection Currently Mass at School Principal of those Offertory Offertory St. Stephen remains $21,650.00 suspended. Barbara Kavanagh around us, Online Giving $18,037.50 the faithful $3,943.00 Online Giving Office Hours Director of Christian Formation are required Immaculate $4,784.00 Monday - Friday to wear Conception 9:00- 4:00 pm Katie Allio $2,703.00 Christmas Flowers masks Total……$28,296.00 $3,419.50 Church is open 7-4pm Director of or suitable Youth Ministry face cover- Non Parochial Total Sacrament of Jeremy Vest ings. Religious Support Reconciliation $3,055.00 $26,241.00 Saturday- 2:45-3:45pm Thank you Sunday-30 minutes Music Director & Grand Total before Mass Don Roy God bless! $31,351.00 & by appointment Bulletin Editor Phyllis Jenkins myParish App Online Giving pjenkins@seaspcfl.org Daily Readings, prayers & Saves envelopes (saves parish $) much more! No need to write checks (saves Go to the App Store or Google YOU $) Cover Play and search for myParish. Or No missing donations while on search the internet, myparishapp.com vacation Franz Von Rhoden for the ability to find info on all More efficient form of stewardship “Nativity” Catholic churches within the Diocese of Go to www.seaspcfl.org and click St. Augustine. Online Giving link. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 2 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
St. Kurikose Elias Chavara: A Prophet of His Times In 1818 he joined a seminary at the age of 13. Pretty It was from the printing press he started the first local soon his parents and only brother died of an epidemic daily newspaper Deepika came out in 1887. in the span of three weeks. The only people left at home were the sister-in-law and her infant daughter. His St. Chavara is now honored as the one of the most uncles brought him home from the seminary with the influential figures of Kerala in the 19th century hope that he would stay and take care of his sister-in- primarily because of his contribution in the field of law and niece. But he had other ideas. education. In 1846 he started the first Sanskrit school in Kerala where children were accepted regardless of their He wanted to be back in the seminary to follow the religion and caste. While St. Chavara was the Vicar divine call. When he decided to return, his uncles put General of the Syro-Malabar Catholics, he took him under house arrest. But he did not relent. He pioneering steps in 1864 in establishing schools with all requested his eldest married sister to help his sister-in- the Catholic churches in the state. It was a law and niece. When she agreed, he revolutionary step unheard of in the returned to the seminary. history of the Church in India. If Kerala has achieved 100% literacy, it In 1829, at the age of 24, he was is also because of the radical steps he ordained a priest. Almost took in bringing primary education to immediately, the newly ordained all the children of the state priest – Kuriakose Elias Chavara irrespective of caste and creed. (1805-1871) – became a shining star in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, St. Chavara was also a true apostle of founded by St. Thomas the Apostle in the sanctity of family life. He worked India. Together with two other unceasingly for the spiritual renewal diocesan priests – Thomas Palackal of families through parish retreats. He and Thomas Porukara — he worked also formulated and published norms hard to start an indigenous religious and rules for leading an upright congregation for men for the renewal Christian life. Some of his published of the Church in Kerala. And the works include guidelines for the ideal Congregation was founded on May Christian family life. His Testament of 11, 1831 at Mannanam in Kerala. But, a Loving Father which contains both Fr. Palackal (1780-1841) and Fr. guidelines for families is still very Porukara (1800-1848) died before the popular among the people. dream was fully realized. St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara Fr. Chavara kept their dream alive and made his One of the greatest achievements of St. Chavara is the religious profession on December 8, 1855 at Mannanam Congregation he founded with the active support of under the name Kuriakose Elias Chavara of the Holy Italian missionary Fr. Leopold Bccaro for women, Family. On that day, as the Superior General of the known as Congregation of the Mother of Carmel Congregation, he received the vows of ten of his (CMC). This happened at a time when women in Kerala companions. The Congregation he founded – were confined to their kitchens for life. The new Carmelites of Mary Immaculate – is now the largest Congregation for women gave them great indigenous religious congregation in India with 2000 opportunities to involve in the various ministries of the priests and 1200 seminarians. The members of this Church including education and social work. Now community now serve in 34 countries in different parts there are more than 6500 sisters in this Congregation of the world. who are serving in different parts of the world. St. Chavara was an outstanding social reformer. He was St. Chavara was the initiator of organized works of a brilliant writer, excellent preacher and was an charity in Kerala. The first Home of Charity for the inspiring champion of the Church who successfully elderly was established by him in 1869. He always used fought against evil forces within and outside the to remind everyone that a day without a good deed of Catholic Church. His achievements include the charity will not be counted in the Book of Life. He also Congregation he founded for women, the two founded the first lay charitable organization in Kerala, seminaries he established, the many schools he started the Confraternity of St. Joseph for Happy Death. and the printing press he designed with his own hands. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 3 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
St. Chavara was well-versed in Latin, Italian, Portuguese, Syriac, Malayalam and Tamil. He authored the first nar- rative poem in Malayalam (Martyrdom of St. Anastasia), the first short plays in Malayalam (Shepherd Plays), and the first biography in Malayalam (Biography of Fr. Thomas Palackal). His writings include Meditations, Compunction of a Soul, Thukkasa (Liturgy Guidelines) and Mannanam Chronicles. A zealous priest with a prophetic vision rooted in divine intimacy, he was born in Kainakary in the district of Alapuzha, Kerala. Chavara always led a holy life, com- mitted to God and to His people. He had total confidence in God and in His loving providence. He had great devo- tion to the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Family, Blessed Vir- gin Mary and St. Joseph. His constant advice to his spir- itual children was, “live in the love of Jesus, sit with him, walk with him, and talk with him always.” At the end of his life he was able to say that he never lost the baptismal grace he had received in baptism. After dedicating his Congregation and all its members to the Holy Family he breathed his last at 7.30 am on January 3, 1871. Acclaimed by everyone who knew him as a saint, Chava- ra was beatified by St. John Paul II in 1986 at Kottayam during his visit to Kerala, India. He was canonized by Pope Francis in Rome on November 23, 2014. Since he always promoted family values, he is now known as one of the patron saints of families. His feast is on January 3. St. Chavara, pray for us. Funny Stories Three Wise Women: While they were talking about the story of the three wise men, a woman asked her parish priest this question, "Do you know why God gave the star to the wise men?" When he professed his ignorance, she told him: "God knows men are too proud to ask di- rections. If there had been three wise women instead of three wise men, they would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the sta- ble, made a casserole, and given some practical gifts!” (via Fr. Tony) Gift Cards: At the Christmas Eve service at my church, the pastor, quizzing some children about the nativity, asked, “What gifts did the three wise men give the Christ child?” “Gold!” one child yelled. “Frankincense!” shout- ed another. After a pause, a third asked, “Gift cards?” How can I help you? After pulling three double shifts in a row, my brother Billy, a hotel clerk, was worn out. On one of his few breaks, he went to the hotel restaurant to grab a bite. When his food came, Billy, his mind in a fog, bowed his head for the blessing and whispered these words to God: “Good evening, Holiday Inn, how can I help you?” —Bob Cook See you in Church, Fr. Jose St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 4 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Sunday Readings Explained– 77 - Fr. Tony Kadavil Epiphany of the Lord, Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mathew 2:1-12 What Can I Give Him? I Will Give My Heart Introduction Jerusalem from which the glory of Yahweh becomes The Greek word Epiphany (epiphanos), which means visible even to the pagan nations. Thus, the prophet in appearance or manifestation or showing forth, is used to this passage celebrates the Divine Light emanating describe Jesus’ first appearance to the from Jerusalem and foresees all the nations Gentiles. Originally the word Epiphany referred to the acknowledging that Light, enjoying that Light and visit of a king to the people of his provinces. walking by that Light. As a sign of gratitude for the "Epiphany" refers to God’s Self-revelation as well as to priceless lessons of Faith offered by Jerusalem, the the revelation of Jesus as His Son to all nations will bring wealth by land and sea, especially mankind. Epiphany is an older celebration than the gold for the Temple and frankincense for the sacrifice. feast of Christmas, having originated in the East in the Today’s Responsorial Psalm (Ps 72) declares that all the late second century. In Italy and Spain, the gifts kings of the earth will pay homage to and serve the traditionally associated with the Christmas season were God of Israel and His Messiah. Thus, these two exchanged on the feast of the Epiphany. Among readings express hope for a time when “the people of Italians, it was believed that the gifts were brought by God” will embrace all nations. As the privileged the old woman, Befana (from Epiphany), whereas recipient of a Divine “epiphany”, Saint Paul reveals Spanish custom attributed the gifts to the Kings or God’s “secret plan” – that the Gentiles also have a part Magi. While in the Western Church, the feast with the Jews in Divine blessings. Hence, in the second commemorates the coming of the Magi as the first reading, St. Paul affirms the mystery of God’s plan of manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, in the Eastern salvation in Christ. Paul explains that this plan includes Church, the feast also commemorates the Baptism of both Jews and Gentiles. Jesus implemented this Divine Christ. The angels revealed Jesus to the shepherds, and plan by extending membership in his Church, making the star revealed him to the Magi, who had already it available to all peoples. Thus, the Jews and the received hints of Him from the Jewish Gentiles have become “coheirs, members of the same Body, Scriptures. Later, God the Father revealed Jesus' and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the identity to Israel at his Baptism in the Jordan. In the Gospel.” synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus revealed himself as the Hence, there are no second-class members of Jesus’ promised Messiah. Finally, Jesus revealed himself as a Body, the Church. Paul declares that he was miracle worker at the wedding of Cana, thus revealing commissioned by Christ to make this mystery known to his Divinity. These multiple revelations are all the world. Today’s Gospel teaches us how Christ suggested by the Feast of the Epiphany. enriches those who bring Him their hearts. Since the Magi came with joy in their hearts to visit the Christ Scripture Readings Summarized Child, God allowed them to see wondrous things. At Isaiah 60:1-6, is chosen as today’s first reading, partly the same time, today’s Gospel hints at different because it mentions non-Jews bringing gifts in homage reactions to the news of Jesus’ birth, foreshadowing his to the God of Israel. Here the Prophet Isaiah, consoling passion and death, as well as the risen Jesus’ mandate the people in exile, speaks of the restoration of the New to make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19). St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 5 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
dead before burial. It was a fitting “gift” for Jesus who was born to die. It was also sometimes mingled with wine to form an article of drink. (Mt 27:34) refers to it as “gall.” Such a drink was offered to, and refused by, our Savior before His crucifixion (Mk 15:23), as a stupefying potion. Myrrh symbolizes bitterness, suffering, and af- fliction. The baby Jesus would grow to suffer greatly as a man and would pay the ultimate price when He gave his life on the cross to redeem all mankind, if they chose to believe in Him and receive this gift. In addition, myrrh was used an oriental remedy for intestinal worms in infants, a useful gift for a new baby. These gifts were not only expensive but portable. “Laden with gold and spices, the journey of the magi Gospel Reading evokes those journeys made to Solomon by the Queen Magi and the Star: The Magi were not Kings, but a of Sheba and the ‘kings of the earth’ (see 1 Kgs caste of Persian priests who served Kings, using their 10:2,25; 2 Chr 9:24). Interestingly, the only other plac- skills in interpreting dreams and watching movements es where frankincense and myrrh are mentioned to- of stars. The sixth century Italian tradition, that there gether are in songs about Solomon (see Song of Songs were three Magi, Casper, Balthazar, and Melchior, is 3:6, 4:6,14)” (Dr. Scott Hahn). Perhaps Joseph sold the based on the fact that three gifts are mentioned in Mat- gifts to finance the Holy Family’s trip to Egypt and thew’s Gospel: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The Ma- Mary kept myrrh in her medicine chest. The gifts gi may actually have been Persian priests or Babylonian might have been God’s way of providing for the jour- astronomers or Nabataean spice-traders. Eventually, ney that lay ahead. however, they were pictured as representatives of dif- ferent peoples and races. The Orthodox Church holds Triple Reactions: The Epiphany can be looked on as a that the Magi consisted of twelve Kings, corresponding symbol for our pilgrimage through life to Christ. The in number to the twelve tribes of Isra- feast invites us to see ourselves as images of the Magi, a el. Commentary on the Torah by Jewish rabbis sug- people on a journey to Christ. Today’s Gospel also gested that a star appeared in the sky at the births of tells us the story of the Magi’s encounter with the evil Abraham, Isaac and Moses. Likewise, in the Book of King Herod. This encounter symboliz- Numbers (24:17), the prophet Balaam speaks of "a star es three reactions to Jesus’ birth: hatred, indifference, that shall come out of Jacob." Stars were believed to be and adoration: a) a group of people headed by Herod signs from God, announcing important events. Thus, planned to destroy Jesus; b) another group, composed the brightness of the Light to which kings were of priests and scribes, ignored Jesus; c) the members of drawn was made visible in the star they followed. They a third group -- shepherds and the magi -- adored Jesus were led by God’s power to Christ and brought gifts to and offered themselves to Him. him and his family—to Mary and Joseph—as Isaiah and the psalmist foresaw. A. The destructive group: King Herod considered Jesus a potential threat to his kingship. Herod the Gifts: The primary, simplest symbolism of the gifts the Great was a cruel, selfish king who murdered his moth- Magi brought to the Infant Jesus is that Gold represents er-in-law, wife, two brothers-in-law and three children His Kingship, Frankincense, His Divinity, and Myrrh, on suspicion that they had plotted against him. Herod, His humanity. Gold, frankincense and myrrh may also in today’s Gospel, asks the chief priests and scribes be thought of as prophesying Jesus’ future, gold repre- where the Messiah is to be born. Their answer says senting his kingship as well as His Divinity, frankin- much more, combining two strands of Old Testament cense a symbol of his priestly role , and myrrh, a pre- promise - one revealing the Messiah to be from the line figuring of his death and embalming. Gold was a gift of David (see 2 Sm 2:5), the other predicting “a ruler of for Kings, and the Magi accepted the baby Jesus as the Israel” who will “shepherd his flock” and whose king of the Jews. Gold is also a symbol of Divinity and “greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth” (see Mi 5:1-3) is mentioned throughout the Bible. Pagan idols were (Dr. Hann). Later, the scribes and Pharisees plotted to often made from gold and the Ark of the Covenant was kill Jesus because he had criticized them and tried to overlaid with gold (Ex 25:10-17).The gift of gold to the reform some of their practices. Today, many oppose Christ Child was symbolic of His Divinity—God in Christ and his Church because of their selfish motives, flesh. Frankincense is highly fragrant when burned and evil ways and unjust lives. Children still have Herods was therefore used in worship, where it was burned as to fear. In the United States alone, one and a half mil- a pleasant offering to God (Ex 30:34), as frankincense is lion innocent, unborn children are aborted annually. a symbol of holiness and righteousness. The gift of frankincense to the Christ Child was symbolic of his B. The group that ignored Christ: The scribes, the willingness to become a sacrifice, wholly giving himself Pharisees and the Jewish priests knew that there were up, analogous to a burnt offering. Myrrh was used by nearly 500 prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures con- the High Priest as an anointing oil (Ex 30:23) Myrrh was cerning the promised Messiah. They were able to tell used in ancient times for embalming the bodies of the Herod the exact time and place of Jesus’ birth. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 6 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
They were in the habit of concluding their reading from ment of the Old Testament prophecy from Third Isaiah, the prophets on the Sabbath day by saying, “We shall that that all nations would be drawn to this Light. They now pray for the speedy arrival of the Messiah.” Un- would come to do homage and worship and praise the fortunately, they were more interested in their own Lord, the One Who would shepherd His people. selfish gains than in discovering the truth. Hence, Life Messages they refused to go and see the child Jesus -- even 1. Let us make sure that we belong to the third though Bethlehem was quite close to Jerusalem. Today, group. a) Let us worship Jesus at Mass, every day if many Christians remind us of this group. They prac- we can, with the gold of our love, the myrrh of our hu- tice their religion from selfish motives, such as to gain mility and the frankincense of our adoration. Let us political power, prestige and recognition by socie- offer God our very selves, promising Him that we will ty. They ignore Jesus' teachings in their private lives. use His blessings to do good for our fellow men. b) Let us plot a better course for our lives as the Magi did, C. The group that adored Jesus and offered Him choosing for ourselves a better way of life in the New gifts: This group was composed of the shepherds and Year by abstaining from proud and impure thoughts, the Magi. The shepherds offered the only gifts they evil habits, and selfish behavior, sharing our love with had: love, tears of joy, and probably woolen clothes and others in acts of charity. c) Let us become milk from their sheep. The Magi, probably Persian as- stars, leading others to Jesus, as the star led the Magi to trologers, were following Him. We can remove or the star that Balaam predict- lessen the darkness of the ed would rise,along with the evil around us by being, if ruler’s staff, over the house not like stars, at least of Jacob (see Nm 24:17). The like candles, radiating Je- Magi offered gold, in recog- sus’ love by selfless service, nition of Jesus as the King of unconditional forgiveness the Jews; frankincense, in and compassionate care. acknowledgment that he was God, and myrrh as a 2. Like the Magi, let us symbol of his human na- offer Jesus God’s gifts ture. “Like the Magi, every to us on this feast of person has two great ‘books’ Epiphany. (a) The first which provide the signs to gift might be friendship guide this pilgrimage: the with God. After all, the book of creation and the whole point of Christmas book of Sacred Scripture. is that God’s Son became What is important is that we be attentive, alert, and lis- one of us to redeem us and call us friends. God wants ten to God Who speaks to us, who always speaks to our friendship in the form of wholehearted love and us.” (Pope Francis) devotion. (b) A second gift might be friendship with others. This kind of friendship can be costly. The price Light and darkness imagery: The Old and the New it exacts is vulnerability and openness to others. The Testaments speak symbolically of the Real Presence of Good News, however, is that, in offering friendship to God using the imagery of Light. The “pillar of fire” that others, we will receive back many blessings. (c) A accompanied the Hebrews during the earlier phases of third gift might be the gift of reconciliation. This gift the exodus journey, and the “burning bush” episode repairs damaged relationships. It requires honesty, with Moses are two great examples from the Old Testa- humility, understanding, forgiveness and pa- ment. In the New Testament, John’s Gospel is excep- tience. (d) The fourth gift of this season is the gift of tional in its recognition of this ‘Light’ imagery as stand- peace: seeking God’s Peace in our own lives through ing for God’s presence, He whose “Light shines in the prayer, the Sacramental life, and daily meditation on darkness” (John 1). Similarly, the imagery of darkness the Word of God. It is out of humble gratitude that we is used to represent the sinful lives of the chosen peo- give Him from the heart our gifts of worship, prayer, ple. Their “darkness” – the sins of apostasy and idola- singing, possessions, talents, and time. As we give our try, and their lack of a true spirituality – eventually insignificant, little gifts to God, the Good News is that caused them to be led away into exile to Babylonia in God accepts them! Like the Magi offering their gifts of 587 B.C. After about seventy years during which they gold, frankincense and myrrh, we offer what we have, could ponder the real reason for their misfortunes, the from the heart, in response to what that Child has given prophet we refer to as “Third Isaiah” announced that to us - Himself. their relationship with Yahweh was being restored: His Let us conclude with a 19th century English carol, Chris- Light once more was to be restored to the Israelites (Is tina Rosetti’s A Christmas Carol, which begins, “In the 60:1-6). Once again, they are being called to be His serv- bleak midwinter.” The carol sums up, in its last stanza, ants, focused on God and not on idols, worldly allure- the nature of "giving to the Christ Child.” ments or distractions. The Light theme continues into What can I give him, poor as I am?/If I were a the Gospel today (Mt 2:1-12), where we see a “star” shepherd, I could give a Lamb./If I were a wise shining in Bethlehem over the “true Light that shines in man, I could do my part./What I can I give the darkness,” the Child Jesus. Here we find the fulfill- Him? Give Him my heart!” St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 7 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Divorced, Separated & Widowed Ministry St. Anastasia Parish 5205 A1A South St. Augustine, Fl Time-6:30-8:30pm Day-Tuesdays St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cost-$60 School's volleyball team had an Informational session on January 19. outstanding season under the For information on the series or to register call 904-471 leadership of Coach Marolf. The -5364 or email dre@saccfl.org team played fabulously and had a record of 8 wins and only two losses. We are extremely proud Temporary Hours Seton of our team and all of their dedication to the sport. CLOSED Shop Thanks also to Coach for his guidance and support! Mon/Wed/Fri OPEN Tues/Thurs after 8:30am Mass, Saturdays after 4:00pm Mass and after ALL Masses on Sundays The 2021 missals are in and available at the Seton Shop for $4.00. Stop by and pick up yours. See you in the Shop! Please place your canned goods in the collection bins found in the gathering space of the church. Outreach Ministry 597-3359 Mon, Wed, Fri 10am - 1pm December 20 Total-1,904.29 Pantry shelves are very LOW. Please help us to help the needy! Pantry Needs: Pork & beans; jelly; canned tuna, Ramen noodle Thank you for your continued generosity! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 8 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
In Memoriam Readings for the Week of January 3 We remember all our Sunday Solemnity of the departed brothers and Epiphany of the Lord sisters with love and Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, gratitude. 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1- 12 Monday Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Monday, January 4 Eileen Heil 1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10- 7:00am Donald Bruder 12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 8:30am Olga Oubina August 28, 1967— Tuesday Memorial of Saint John September 7, 2020 Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8; Tuesday, January 5 Mk 6:34-44 7:00am Jack Averell Wednesday Saint André Bessette, 8:30am Kuchman Family Religious Angela Gulotta 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12- Wednesday, January 6 13; Mk 6:45-52 7:00am George Martin August 5, 1941 - December 17, 2020 Thursday Saint Raymond of Penyafort, 8:30am Ron & Joan Conway Priest 1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14 Thursday, January 7 Eternal rest, grant and 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a 7:00am Richard D. Candelmo Sr. unto them O Lord Friday 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14- 8:30am Tara Rios and let perpetual light 15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 shine upon them. Saturday 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 Friday, January 8 May they rest in peace. and 6a and 9b; Jn 3:22-30 7:00am Thomas McNicholas Sunday Feast of the Baptism of the 8:30am Donald O’Brien Jr. Amen. Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps Saturday, January 9 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 8:30am Frankie Celico Those who stay 4bcd, 5-6 (3); Acts 10:34-38 or 4:00pm Maureen Ramsey home and participate 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 in the Mass through Sunday, January 10 television or social Please remember that you may still media may come to donate to our parish 8:00am Ruth Manning by using 10:00am SEAS Parishioners receive Holy Online Giving. 12:00pm Patricio Herrera Communion at 1:30 pm on Sunday in the church. Go to www.seaspcfl.org 5:00pm (S) Virginia Oliver Arce Worship Aid for Mass/QR Code Free Covid You can now view the readings for * St. Stephens Testing Mass by using our new Mass Wor- ship Aids! You can use your The Health Dept. will offer smartphone camera to “scan” the free Covid-19 testing in the QR code below – this will take you church’s north parking lot on to the Worship Aid for Mass! The Fridays from 9:30 to 11:00 am. QR code is posted in the gathering No appointment is necessary space in the church and you can al- but is limited to 60 tests per so go to our website at http:// Friday- north parking lot. seaspcfl.org/worship-aids to down- load the Worship Aid. Prayer Garden Coffee and donuts will not be held after Our Prayer Garden is a peaceful place for prayer the 8 and 10 o'clock and meditation. Purchasing a brick in the Prayer Masses on Sunday Garden for someone who has died is a wonderful December 27 and January 3, 2021 due to the Christmas and way to remember that the person is still with you New Year's holiday. This is a in thoughts and through prayer. The purchase of long standing tradition in a brick is $100.00; please consider honoring a consideration to our loyal loved one. Contact the Rectory Office for more volunteers but, will resume on details. Sunday, January 10, 2021. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 9 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Ten Candles Burning in the Holy Of Holies Please Pray for Our Sick January 2— January 8 Alex Calder Larry DeCamillo Alexander Lumag Lee Dupont Anne Garbarino Linda Perkins IN MEMORY OF: Ariana Marcette Linda Walezuk Roseann Bradley; Sheila Smith; David Widom; Ashley Clarke Lisa Cass Barbara Johnson Lisa D’Aleo Richard D. Candelmo Sr; Anthony Rodriguez; Betsy Masi Liz Campbell Donald Byrnes; Rodolfo D. Pereda; Alvaro A. Florez; Bob Plante Liz Gentile Elsa M. Craviotol Bobby Phillips Liza Sousa Bridgette Keiper Louis Lubin Cash Krempecki Lucy Denis FOR INTENTIONS OF: Charlene Carbino Madison Hope DeVane Maria Almei da Charles Salerno Margaret Berkley Christine Salerno Marie Martinez Courtney McCormick Marie Piscitelli In our Holy of Holies, we have ten candles always David Vanoy Mary Gaudio burning around the tabernacle, just as in the temple Diane Purcell Mary Doris Kolesar in Jerusalem there were ten lights always burning Donald Major Mary Wright Dorothea Gilbert Mary Zuccaro around the Ark of the Covenant. They indicate the Drude Riba Mervin Winters presence of our precious Lord in the Blessed Sacra- Elizabeth Cataldo Michelle Pinto ment. Estelle Bauer Mina Bico Eugene Tantodonato Orietta Ritchotle The candles used are seven day candles and may be Haidy N. Segouia Ray Ramey purchased either in memoriam or for the intentions Harriette Acocella Raymond Lawson of a loved one for a $10 donation through the Seton Jack Leger Remington Walczak Ilda J. Frazao Richard Heinrich Shop. This space lists the names of those for whom Jack Verrette Robert Dowling candles have been purchased. Jacueline M. LaGrange Roger L. Muller James DeCastro Ron Czier James Russell Rosemarie Modica Please Pray for Our Military Janet White Rosita Hogwath Janice Matarazzo Roy Johnston Although we pray for all of our military, space does not Jeannie Corra Sally Lombardo permit everyone’s name to be printed. Jennifer Sousa Salvatore Catapano Please advise when a person above is no longer Joanne DeSouza Sharon Harrington deployed so we can remove their name from our list. Joanne Mulligan Sharon Rains John Anthony Rivera Sonja Savage 1st Lt. Brendan Leonard (US Army) John Verboon Tera Frassrand ENS Amanda Langhauser (US Navy) John Walczak Terry Lilly Sgt. Patrick Prevot (US Army) Jose Miguel Godoy Thomas Bradley SSGT Christian Rodriguez (USAF/Iraq) Joseph Bartolotta Thomas Sokolowski Lt. Col. Robert A. Forte (US Army/Iraq) Joseph Bentzley Timothy Earley Sgt. Thomas Loughery (USAF) Joseph Pavon Tom Dinger Lt. John Reidy (US Navy/Submarine) Joseph Vascellaro Victor Chin SSgt. Charles Salerno (USAF/Germany) Karen Murphy Vincent Positano Blaine Isom (US Air Force/Afghanistan) Kimberly Joyce Wendy Bentzley Sgt. James Allgor (US Army/Kuwait) William Dunn Michael Alexander Alvarado (USAF) ETSN Luis V. AlmaJose (US Navy Submarine) MM3 Holden Garrison/ (US Navy) Please contact the parish office if you wish to have the Kyle McCrossen (US Army/Iraq) name of someone listed for 4 weeks. Terisa Toussaint (USMC/Iraq) Erin & Ben Walker (Iraq) As a courtesy please notify the office 2nd Lt Christian San Miguel (US Army) when the name can be removed or if Stephen Hayes (US Air Force/Iraq) Christian Gardner (Army National Guard) you wish to have the name continued. Attention Ladies of the Parish: Be sure to get the persons permission first! The Ladies Guild will begin our meetings on Thursday January 21 at Mass on TV 9 am. We have not met since last for the Homebound February and are happy to be able to https://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule start again. It has been a long wait for everyone but our Sunday Mass-8:00am hearts and prayers go out to all who have been affected DIRECTV—Channel: 370 by this virus. If you are not a member yet, we extend DISH—Channel 261 our invitation to all the ladies of our Parish to consider SPECTRUM— Channel 169 joining. Come to our meeting on Thursday, January 21 ATT U—Verse—Channel 562 in the Parish hall. Please contact Vivian at 386-693-6272 for information or any questions. We are a spiritual SIRIUS Radio—Channel 130 /XM and social group that supports our Parish. SPECTRUM– Channel 20 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 10 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Adoration During this current time of COVID - 19 the hours of Adoration are Monday through Friday 6:30 am until 4:00 pm. Saturday, 7 am until 4 pm and Sunday before and in between Masses until 1:30 pm. The Exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is on the first 2021 Respect Life Collection. Friday of the month from 9 Join us in restoring the culture of life, one heart at a am until 4 pm. We thank you for your cooperation time, by supporting the 2021 Respect Life Collection, and understanding during this time. January 16-17. Proceeds directly benefit your parish Respect Life ministry, 32 Pregnancy Resource Centers, Please remember that if the Holy of Holies is filled 4 Maternity Homes, 2 Post-Abortion Programs Rachel’s you are encouraged to pray in the main worship area Vineyard and Project Rachel, and 3 College Campus of the church. Ministry programs. To donate, use the envelope in your church pew or donating electronically on the SEAS Anyone interested in spending time with Our website. Thank you for changing “crisis to caring”. Lord in Adoration should call Gilda Sadio at Your donation is vital to save precious lives. 386-263-7935 for availability and information. Mark your calendars. This year’s March for Life in St Augustine will be held on Friday and Saturday January USCCB Addresses Ethical Concerns 15th and 16th, 2021. Friday night features a Leadership on New COVID-19 Vaccines Training workshop for College Students, mass followed On Dec. 14, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne- by the rosary, and adoration. The march on Saturday South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catho- begins with a 9:00 am mass with bishop Estevez. lic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Speakers and entertainment follow. This year’s keynote Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kan- speakers are Patricia Sandoval and Pam Stenzel. sas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the new COVID-19 Patricia Sandoval is a California-born daughter of vaccines. In their statement, the bishops address the Mexican immigrants, is a renowned, full-time, moral concerns raised by the fact that the three vaccines international pro-life and chastity speaker who was that appear to be ready for distribution in the United miraculously raised from the ashes of post- abortion States all have some connection to cell lines that origi- syndrome (PAS) following three abortions, nated with tissue taken from abortions. methamphetamine addiction, homelessness, and the horror of employment at Planned Parenthood. Pam, With regard to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, they Founder of ENLIGHTEN COMMUNICATIONS Inc., concluded: “In view of the gravity of the current pandemic and the tackles today’s tough issues of sex with candor, insight, lack of availability of alternative vaccines, the reasons humor, and the challenge for young people to make the to accept the new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and healthiest choice and save sex for marriage. Moderna are sufficiently serious to justify their use, de- spite their remote connection to morally compromised The Respect Life Ministry of SEAS is always looking for cell lines. new members of all ages. Our next meeting will be on With regard to the AstraZeneca vaccine, the bishops January 9, 2021 at 9:30 in the Cody Room. found it to be “more morally compromised” and conse- quently concluded that this vaccine “should be avoid- ed” if there are alternatives available. “It may turn out, January 9 however, that one does not really have a choice of vac- 2021 Diocesan Women's cine, at least, not without a lengthy delay in immuniza- Conference tion that may have serious consequences for one’s Sponsored by the Family Life health and the health of others,” the bishop chairmen Office stated. “In such a case … it would be permissible to ac- cept the AstraZeneca vaccine.” 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., UNF Ad- “Receiving one of the COVID-19 vaccines ought to be am W. Herbert University Cen- understood as an act of charity toward the other mem- ter, Jacksonville. Open to all women of the diocese. A bers of our community. In this way, being vaccinated virtual option is also being offered safely against COVID-19 should be considered an act of To register early https://family.dosafl.com/ love of our neighbor and part of our moral responsibil- womensconference/ ity for the common good.” St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 11 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Sacraments Baptism Every First and Third Sunday of the month after Noon Mass. One preparation class is required. Classes are offered every second Monday of the month at 7 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Please contact the Rectory office in advance. Holy Matrimony Please contact the Rectory office at least 8 months prior to January 4 wedding. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Anointing of the Sick 1774-1821 If you or your loved one is in need of the Sacrament of Anointing please call the Rectory office. We also have She is the founder of the first Catholic dedicated Eucharistic Ministers to bring Holy Communion schools in the United States and is the to the sick and the homebound. patron saint of Catholic schools, Sacrament of Reconciliation widows, and seafarers. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Saturday 2:45-3:45pm, Sunday 30 minutes before Mass, & by appt. Seton was born into a wealthy Episcopalian family in New York City. Devotions Eucharistic Adoration (* New Covid Hours –see page 10) January 5 6 am to 12 midnight every day except during the time of Mass. Exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St. John Neumann from 9 am on First Fridays till 8.15 am next day. 1811-1860 Rosary 8 am on weekdays; 4:30pm on Sundays (Spanish) John Nepomucene Neumann CSsR was Miraculous Medal Novena a Catholic priest from Bohemia. He is After 8.30 am Mass every Tuesday. the first United States bishop to be canonized. Religious Education Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) January 6 Classes for Grades 1-8 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from St. Andre Bessette 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm. For more information, please contact 1845-1937 the Director of Religious Education at the Rectory office (386-445-2246; extension 112) Commonly known as Brother André, Children’s Catechism Classes he was a lay brother of All children from 1st through 8th grade who are not attending Catholic school should be attending PREP the Congregation of Holy Cross and a classes. Children preparing for the Sacrament of the significant figure of the Roman Eucharist or Confirmation need to attend a two-year Catholic Church among French-Canadians, credited catechetical program. with thousands of reported miraculous First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion oil healings associated with his pious devotion Children preparing for the Sacrament of to Saint Joseph. Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Eucharist need to attend a two-year catechetical program which includes six Sunday classes of Sacramental January 7 preparation prior to each Sacrament. St. Raymond of Penyafort Confirmation Formation 1185-1275 Children preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation need two attend a two-year catechetical program Catalan Dominican friar who compiled which includes three Sunday classes of Sacramental the Decretals of Gregory IX, a body of preparation and the annual Confirmation retreat. medieval legislation that remained part For more information about Catechism, First Holy of church law until the Code of Canon Communion or Confirmation, please contact Katie Law was promulgated in 1917. Allio at 386-445-2246 extension 112. (RCIA) Please call the Director of Christian Formation at the January 10 Rectory office if any non-Catholic is interested in joining the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Catholic Church (386-445-2246; extension 112). Classes will begin in October. The Baptism of the Christ, or Holy Orders and Religious Life Theophany, is the feast day If you believe that you or someone you know has a commemorating the baptism of Jesus vocation to the priesthood or religious life, please contact in the Jordan River by John the frjared@saccfl.org Baptist. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 , page 12 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
Diocese of St. Augustine- How to Report Abuse ATTENTION: The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations ATENCION: La Diócesis de San Agustín trata seriamente todas of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a las acusaciones de conducta sexual inapropiada, de manera rápida, prompt, confidential, and thorough manner. To Report Abuse, call confidencial y minuciosa. Para reportar Abuso, llame a la policía o the police or the Department of Children and Families at (800) 962‐ al Departamento de Niños y Familias al (904) 962‐2873. O llame al 2873. Or call the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (904) Coordinador Diocesano de Asistencia a Víctimas (904) 208‐6979 o 208‐6979 or email inquiries@dosafl.com. To report abuse by a bish- envíe un correo electrónico a inquiries@dosafl.com. Para denunciar op, call (800) 276‐1562 or visit www.reportbishopabuse.org. abuso por parte de un obispo, llame al (800) 276‐1562 o visite www.reportbishopabuse.org PAUNAWA: Ipinagbibigay alam na lubos na pinahahalagahan Atenção: A Diocese de Santo Agostinho trata seriamente todas as ng Diyosesis ng San Agustin ang mga paratang sa anumang uri ng Alegações de ma conduta sexual e lida com todas as alegações de abusong sekswal, at agad na masusing sinusuri ang anumang ale- maneira rápida, confindencial e completa. Para denunciar o abuso, gasyon habang pinananatiling kumpidensyal. Kung meron kayong ligue para a policia ou o Departamento de Criancas e Familias pelo nalalamang alegasyon tumawag agad sa Pulisya o kaya ay sa De- telefone (904) 962‐2873. Ou ligue para o coordenador diocesano de partment of Children and Families (800) 962‐2873. O tawagan ang asistência para as vítimas em telefone (904) 208‐6979 ou envie um Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator sa (904) 208‐6979 o kaya email para inquiries@dosafl.com. Para denunciar abusos de um ay mag‐email sa inquiries@dosafl.com. Kung ang irereport nyo bispo, ligue para (800) 276‐1562 ou visite naman ay isang Obispo, tumawag sa (800) 276‐1562 o kaya ay www.reportbishopabuse.org tumungo sa www.reportbishopabuse.org Ministries Need to update this list? email pjenkins@seaspcfl.org Prayer And Devotional Groups Queen Of Peace Prayer Group Bingo Seton Shop Adoration: Contact: Katherine Gribbin Contact: Cathy Hrickewicz Contact: Sue Shierling Contact:Gildasadio1@Yahoo.Com Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Parishlife@Seaspcfl.Org Sshierling1@Gmail.Com Bible Study Regina Pacis & Medjugorje Prayer Grp Black Catholic Guild Spiritual Life Committee Contact: Pedyne Joseph 386 445-2246 Contact: Carole And Bob Storme Contact: Elaine Toppin Contact: Carole Storme Bio Ethics Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Elainetoppin@Yahoo.Com Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: Deacon Ed Wolfe Rosa Mystical Prayer Group Extraordinary Ministers Of Seton Hall wolfepack@bellsouth.net Contact: Lucy Pono Holy Communion Contact: Larry DeCamillo Charismatic Prayer Group Rosary Cenacle Prayer Group Contacts E.Leonardeleonard@seaspcfl.org seton-hall@seaspcfl.org English Language Contact: Betti Masi Contact: Marie Estabrook 386 447-0847 Home Sweet Home/Cleaning Ministry St. Michael’s Ministry Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Rosary Makers Contact: Hilda Rausini Contact: Mike Tennyson Spanish Language: Lydia Figueroa Contact: Salud Gaoat rita1947@aol.com miketennyson@gmail.com Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Salumel@Yahoo.Com Ladies Guild Sunday Hospitality Cursillo/Ultreya San Lorenzo Ruiz Contact: Sylvia Reyes Contact: Charlie Salerno 386 503-6288 Contact: Deacon Tom/Necitas Parishlife@Seaspcfl.Org Ushers Contact: Alise Mckinney: Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Lazos De Amor (Ribbons of Love) Contact: Jamie Burns Alisemck@Live.Com Spanish Prayer Group Contact: John Merced: 732-778-0363 Parishlife@Seaspcfl.Org Marina Medina (Spanish Coordinator) Contact: Alba Dimas lt195jm@gmail.com Greeters Velez41@Yahoo.Com Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: Jamie Burns Lectors Divine Mercy Prayer Group St. Nino Prayer Group Contact:E.Leonard eleonard@seaspcfl.org Parishlife@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: Margarita Serrano Contact: Teresa San Ramon 224 659-6044 Legion Of Mary Welcome Station Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org St. Padre Pio Prayer Group Contact: Dave DiNardi Contact: JerryKuchman Evangelization Contact: Hilda Rausini Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Parishlife@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: Denise LaFrance Rita1947@Aol.Com Men’s Club Youth Ministry Palmcoasthomestore.com Sunday Scripture Prayer Group Contact: Charles Salerno Contact: DonnaRoane Knights of Columbus Contact: Pat Eccleston charlessalerno@att.net Droane@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: Mike Tennysen Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Mother Seton Outreach Jeremy Vest Jvest@Seaspcfl.Org miketennyson@gmail.com Teams Of Our Lady Contact: 386 597-3359 Faith Formation Lectio Divina Group Contact: Nate & Barbara Flach Multi-Cultural Contact: Katie Allio Kallio@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: Irma V. Catalan nwflach@aol.com Contact: Marina Medina Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Our Lady Of Perpetual Help multicultural150@gmail.com SEAS Support Groups Lord of Miracles Contact: Teresa San Ramon 386 445-2246 Music Ministry Bereavement Contact: Zonny Carbonna 908 403-9194 Lay Carmelites Contact: Don Roy Droy7@Cfl.Rr.Com Contact: Pam Cowles Natural Family Planning Contact: Ramonita Fiorentino Gildasadio1@Yahoo.Com Healthministry@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: David And Marcela Medina Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Prison Ministry Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Marcedemedina@Hotmail.Com Secular Franciscans Contact: Deacon Bob Contact: Pam Cowles Perpetual Adoration Contact: Debbie Womack Rdevereux@Aol.Com Healthministry@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: Gilda Sadio Debbie.Womack@Comcast.Net Respect Life Health Ministry Portuguese Prayer Group Contact: Dave Flynn Contact: Pam Cowles Contact: Deacon Jose Dflynn49@Outlook.Com Healthministry@Seaspcfl.Org homem4@aol.com Service Groups Sacristans Cancer Support Group Prayer Network Altar Servers Contact: @seaspcfl.Org Contact: Louise Kummer Contact: Joseph Bartolotta Contact: Elaine Leonard Seton Library Healthministry@Seaspcfl.Org Spirituallife@Seaspcfl.Org Eleonard@Seaspcfl.Org Contact: Harriett Acocella Hospital Ministry Paradise1416hv@Cfl.Rr.Com Contact: John Merced: 732-778-0363 Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Jan. 9/10 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Church Church Church Church Lectors Bill Klinkenberg Francine Rodino Don Overbey Kathy Timlin Jennifer Troy Pedyne Joseph Marc Reyes Corinna Martinez Eucharistic Team # 2 Team # 3 Team # 4 Team # 5 Ministers St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, Florida 32164, page 13 January 3, 2021 View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com
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