Third Sunday of Advent
Gaudete Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent. The Introit for Gaudete Sunday, in both the Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo, is taken from Philippians 4:4,5: “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“Rejoice in the Lord always”).
Four Gifts for You this Advent
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Friends we will celebrate this Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a very special way this year! Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the Americas, the Protectress of the Unborn, and in a special way, she is the beloved Mother of Mexico!
Here at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, we will celebrate her feast day in the following ways:
Sunday, December 11th
- A procession with the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe to begin the 11:30 Mass in Spanish.
- A grand luncheon and celebration following the 11:30 Mass in the School Gym. All are welcome and encouraged to come and bring a dish to pass. Sign-up sheets to attend will be available at this coming weekend Masses.
Monday, December 12th – the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Church from 7:30 AM – 6:45 PM
- Feast day Mass in Spanish at 7:00 PM
Advent Day of Reconciliation
Sacrament of Reconciliation Pamphlet
RECONCILIATION IS RENEWAL
Dear Friends, Many blessings to you and your families this week! A great priest I know once said that the Sacrament of Confession, is, simply, “going to God the Father to talk to him about the work he’s given you to do.”
I like that explanation! God wants to meet us in a living encounter. A living encounter that is real and effective. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or confession, God meets us once again, and by the simple confessing of our sins and the offering of a few prayers, he gives us the fullness of our lives back to us, new. He offers us the gift of freedom and restoration that he desired to give us from the cross. He does this because he cares for us and desires to lift the burdens that wear us down and weigh us down.
He has given each us a special work or mission in our lives. And not merely one thing, but many. To come to him and be made new empowers us to walk freely and live as children of the light and of the day. I’ve inserted into the bulletin this week and yellow pamphlet that helps one to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The examination of conscience comes from Lifeteen International. I hope it is helpful.
Happy Advent! – Fr. Mark
LA RECONCILIACIÓN ES LA RENOVACION
Queridos Amigos, ¡Muchas bendiciones para ustedes y sus familias esta semana! Un gran sacerdote que conozco dijo una vez que el Sacramento de la Confesión es simplemente “ir a Dios el Padre para hablarle sobre el trabajo que te ha encomendado”.
Me gusta esa explicacion! Dios quiere encontrarnos en un encuentro vivo. Un encuentro vivo que es real y efectivo. En el Sacramento de la Reconciliación, o confesión, Dios nos encuentra una vez más, y con la simple confesión de nuestros pecados y el ofrecimiento de algunas oraciones, nos devuelve la plenitud de nuestra vida, nueva. Nos ofrece el don de la libertad y la restauración que quiso darnos desde la cruz. Lo hace porque se preocupa por nosotros y desea quitarnos las cargas que nos desgastan y agobian.
Él nos ha dado a cada uno de nosotros un trabajo o misión especial en nuestras vidas. Y no solo una cosa, sino muchas. Venir a él y ser renovados nos da poder para caminar libremente y vivir como hijos de la luz y del día. He insertado en el boletín de esta semana un folleto amarillo que nos ayuda a prepararnos para el Sacramento de la Reconciliación. El examen de conciencia proviene de Lifeteen International. Espero que sea útil. Feliz Adviento – P. Marcos
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Mass Schedule
Friends, our Masses for Christmas will be as follows:
Christmas Eve: 4:00 PM Mass
9:00 PM Bilingual Mass
Christmas Day: 9:00 AM Mass
With great joy we await the great celebration of Christmas!
Horario de Misas de Navidad
Amigos, nuestras Misas de Navidad serán las siguientes:
Nochebuena: Misa de 4:00 PM
Misa bilingüe de 9:00 PM
Día de Navidad: Misa de 9:00 AM
¡Con gran alegría esperamos la gran celebración de la Navidad!
Illumination – Peaceful Gregorian Chants – Dan Gibson’s Solitude
Need to relax? Try an hour listening to Illumination – Peaceful Gregorian Chants by Dan Gibson’s Solitude. Make sure your sound is on and enjoy!