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CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 6:30am, 8:00am,10:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm Monday -Saturday: 8:00am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 8:30am (or by appointment) CHURCH OPENS Monday-Saturday: 7:00 am Sunday: 5:30 am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday: 8:30 am-4:00 pm Closed for Lunch: 12pm-1:00pm

1811 Pueblo Vista Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89128

Parish Office 702-228-8311 Fax 702-228-8310

School 702- 804-8328 www.seaslv.org

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2014

Register in the Parish In order that we may better serve you, please register in the parish. This way you are known to us when requesting the services of the church. Registration forms are available in the gathering space of the church, online at www.seaslv.org, and in the gift shop. Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms for infants and children up to 7 years of age are celebrated on Sundays during Mass or on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 1:45pm. Parents should attend the baptism class on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Church and register in the parish. Sacrament of Matrimony At least one party must be a registered, participating member of the parish for at least 4 months. A 6 month minimum time period is needed to complete the marriage preparation requirements. The first step is for both parties to meet with a priest. To make an appoint-ment please call the parish office. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office if you need to receive the anointing of the sick. In case of hospitaliza-tion, let the hospital staff know that you would like to have one of the Catholic priest chaplains see you. For assistance after hours please call the answering service at 702 388-9571 and a priest will be notified. Holy Communion to the Sick If you are at home, please call Tom & Patty (285-5573) and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion will visit you. In case of hospitalization, inform the admissions department that you are a Catholic and would like to receive Communion. Mass Intentions Mass requests are scheduled through the parish office during office hours. If a specific date is desired, please schedule as far in advance as possible. Funerals In the event of a death of a loved one, please contact the Funeral Ministry at 403-8416 BEFORE making arrangements with any of the professional services. Pre-planning is available. House Blessings For those who live in our area, house blessings are available by appointment. Please register in the parish before requesting your house to be blessed. Vocations Please consult with one of the priests.

Welcome to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Pastor Fr. Bede Wevita 804-8312 [email protected] Associate Pastor Fr. Frank Yncierto 804-8370 [email protected] Deacons Dcn. Joe Deegan Dcn. Steve Doucet 804-8303 Dcn. Aruna Silva Executive Assistant to Fr. Bede Rosie Arellano 804-8312 [email protected] School Principal Dr. Carey Roybal-Benson [email protected] Director of Faith Formation Helen Silva 804-8351 [email protected] Assistant for Faith Formation Patricia Pavliga 804-8306 [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry Meghan Hernandez 804-8313 [email protected] Director of Music Ministry Dee Dee Brunelle 804-8308 [email protected] Outreach Coordinator Jeanne Kilduff 804-8311 [email protected] Receptionist/Gift Shop Cheryl Shaffer 804-8302 [email protected] Parish Business Manager Steve Schmitt 804-8305 [email protected] Financial Assistant Sal Milano 804-8322 [email protected] Kitchen Coordinator Maureen Cerza 804-8307 [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator Ingrid Quinlan 804-8310 [email protected]

Saturday-01/25 8:00am †Felipe Jesus Alvarez 4:00pm †Felipe Jesus Alvarez Sunday-01/26 6:30am †Frank & Janet Woloszynski 8:00am SEAS Parishioners 10:00am †Ellen Lozada 12:00pm †Juana Climaco Cleofe 4:00pm †Margaret Wilgus 6:00pm Parish Book of Prayers Monday-01/27 8:00am †Rolando Enriquez Tuesday-01/28 8:00am †Irene Gendron Wednesday-01/29 8:00am †Pete Tkach Thursday-01/30 8:00am †Edward M. Cate Friday-01/31 8:00am Novena for Deceased Saturday-02/01 8:00am †Elizabeth Ann Edwards 4:00pm Hampton Family Sunday-02/02 6:30am †Joe & Angeline Maciejewski 8:00am †Charlo e Walters 10:00am SEAS Parishioners 12:00pm †Dr. Eduardo A. Or z 4:00pm Parish Book of Prayers 6:00pm Jon & Peach Sotero

Mass Intentions Parish Staff

Prayer List Recently: Paula Hoffower Patty Futterer Previously announced: Karen Barefield Katherine Cook John Regester Veda Quintana Kelly Charlotte Lou Edward

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church 702-228-8311


Pastor’s Note Dear Parishioners, The Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA) is the vehicle by which we support many worthy causes in our diocese. It enables us as a diocese to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, sustain rural parishes, care for the unborn and HIV/AIDS patients, help senior citizens, educate seminarians, deacons and priests, train catechists and youth ministers, as well as provide support for youth programs and televised masses. It also provides for the campus ministry at UNLV and many other worthy ministries within the diocese. As Christians, we are brought up to believe in these causes. Through CSA we are given an opportunity to put our beliefs into action. Last year, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s assessment was $243,028. Of our over 3300 active families, 745 families pledged and paid $293,944. As a result we received $50,916 over our assessment which was used to replace one of our aging air conditioning units in the church. For the year 2014 our diocesan assessment is $234,448. It is our responsibility as a parish to support the diocese in the programs and ministries mentioned above. That being said, I ask that you prayerfully consider a pledge of $500 or more according to your blessings. Since your pledge can be paid in ten monthly installments ($50 x 10) this will hopefully not be a huge burden. Those who cannot afford the fair share pledge, please consider what you can afford and be part of this worthy cause. To others, I ask you to please pray for the success of this drive. Please know that all the money collected over $234,448 will come back to St. Elizabeth.

6,836.50 3,926.00 5,550.00 4,599.50 4,061.00 2,429.00 3,409.18 1,993.00 4,085.11

36,889.29 7,604.00

Offertory and Attendance

867 470 973

1220 861 595 505

January 19, 2014 Offering Attendance

4:00pm Vigil 6:30am 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Mailed-in Online Church in Latin America

There are two goals we would like to obtain through our CSA rebates. The first goal is to replace another 40-ton air conditioning unit. Secondly, to create a tuition-free Faith Formation Program and lower our school tuition so that many more children can receive Faith Formation and a Catholic Education. Jesus’ last mandate was to go out to all the nations to teach and baptize. Above all, we should take that mandate seriously. Our patroness St. Elizabeth Ann Seton gave us the model by starting the very first tuition free Catholic school. She is our inspiration and our guide. Your help is needed in this worthy cause. The pledges made by this community will enable our parish to stand up, side by side with the other churches in this diocese and face the challenges ahead. It will also help us to re-new our commitment to one another. In this bulletin you will find your Catholic Stewardship Appeal pledge card. Please fill it out and return it to the parish office or simply drop it in the collection basket on Sunday. Each month you will receive a reminder for your installment payment. Your tax deductible letter will be sent to you at the end of the calendar year. Please pray for me and the development of this parish. I, of course, will continue to pray for you. Sincerely yours, Fr. Bede Wevita Pastor

2014 Diocesan Assessment 234,448.00

“The proclamation of the Gospel is destined primarily to the poor...that God loves them before all others and comes to visit them through the acts of charity that the disciples of Christ carry out in his name.” (Pope Francis: 6/18/13)



Died in Christ Phillip Reese

Erminia Guglielmetti

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

Readings for the week

Altar Flowers for a Loved One Did you know you can be a sponsor of the altar flower arrangements presented each weekend? If you would like to honor a special event in the life of a loved one OR honor the memory of a loved one please visit the parish office. The cost is $250.00. All Donors and family members will be recognized in our church bulletin.

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week Monday: St. Angela Merici Tuesday: St. Thomas Aquinas Friday: St. John Bosco; Chinese New Year 4712 Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

Treasures from our Tradition Through the centuries, artists and craftspeople have depicted Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River by John. At first in mosaics and frescoes, and later in tapestries, stained glass, and paintings, the scene is familiar. Jesus is standing waist-high in flowing water. Above him, standing on dry land, John the Baptist pours water over Jesus. The first artists to depict this were sketching from memory. This is exactly how most people were baptized in the early days: as adults, standing or kneeling in the water, with water poured over their heads. This method of baptizing, called immersion, is the favored way today. An adult enters a font, or an infant is lowered a bit into the water supported by a parent's hand, and water is poured or splashed over them. The treasures of baptistry art attest that submersion, or plunging beneath the water's surface, is not really in our tradition, and that "infusion," the mere pouring of a few drops of water, yields too narrow an understanding of what it means to be plunged into Christ's life. Jesus Christ has gone before us into the water, and waits for us there with abundant gifts. No wonder the tradition calls for abundant symbols!. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

CARRY THE LOAD The chief thing is to take the burden on one's shoulders. As you press forward, it soon shakes down and the load is evenly distributed. --St. John Bosco



3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy We think of Jerusalem as both the earthly city where Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection took place and the heavenly city to which we aspire. In this sense Jerusalem is the heavenly kingdom. In this heavenly Jerusalem, we will be united to God and one another in a deep bond of love, peace, and joy. Liturgy is a foretaste, a glimpse, of what the final destination will be like for us: a deep communion with God. In the present, we build communion through the words, prayers, music, actions, and gestures of the liturgy. God is present and empowering us to become what God desires: his holy people. While God’s immense goodness and love cannot be known fully in the present, the liturgy gives a glimpse of this deep love of communion. The 50th Anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: A Parish Celebration © 2013 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. Orders: 1-800-933-1800. Written by Kristopher W. Seaman. Text from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy © 1982, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL). Imprimatur granted by the Reverend Monsignor John F. Canary, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago on June 5, 2013.

“In the earthly liturgy we take part in a foretaste of that heavenly liturgy celebrated

in the holy city of Jerusalem” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturg y, 8)

Send in the Clones?

In St. Paul's time, the church was so new that everyone remembered how they came to the faith. That's not a bad thing. Even today, in helping with the RCIA, I like to hear how the new converts were drawn to the Lord. But it seems that some people in Paul's time actually boasted about who baptized them. They acted as if they were better Christians because of the person whose preaching first attracted them. Paul, of course, would have no part in those rivalries. In fact, you can almost hear Paul laughing when he talks about people who consider Christ as just another leader of one of the factions. Christ should be the sign of unity for all Christians, not just one congregation. It may be even more difficult to seek unity today, with so many Christian churches and a modern view of diversity as somehow better than unity. While no one says they want to divide the body of Christ, I'm sure you know someone who thinks the only way to have a unified Church is for everyone to pray the same way they do. Yet even Paul did not expect all believers to be clones of one another. He frequently wrote about people having many different gifts, yet all working to build up the Body

of Christ. He doesn't mean that those gifts are divisive or that the Church survives in spite of them. Those differ-ences are necessary; we need all the gifts that the Spirit gives us. So what can we do to help unify the Church? First, do what Jesus himself did--pray for unity in the Church (John 17:20-21). Pray that you come to know what your own gifts are, have the courage to use them for the Church, and appreciate the gifts of others. Second, Paul was very aware of his own weaknesses. That's what he is talking about in the last line of the reading. Jesus had to die before he could rise from the dead. Without the cross, we would have never heard of the Resurrection. So also, without weakness, how can we experience God's strength? Instead of looking down on those with whom we disagree, look up to see what God may be revealing to you through that person's differences. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.



“The proclamation of the Gospel is destined primarily to the poor, to those who often lack the essentials for a decent life. The good news is first announced to them, that God loves them before all others and comes to visit them through the acts of charity that the disciples of Christ carry out in his name.” (Pope Francis: 6/18/13)

This year, CSA needs to raise $840,261 for programs that assist the poor. Among the programs it supports are:

• Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada in helping to settle legal refugees by assisting, training and helping them become a productive part of our country. • Help the St. Therese Center serve those who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. • Partner with rural parishes too small on their own and too far from larger towns to continue the proclamation of the Gospel and the presence of the Catholic Church. • Work to support the ethical and justice doctrine of the Catholic Church. • Assist some of our retired priests who can not survive on their own.

“Isaiah’s invitation must resound in our hearts: “Comfort, comfort my people” (40:1) and this must lead to mission. We must find the Lord who consoles us and go to console the people of God. This is the mission. People today certainly need words, but most of all they need us to bear witness to the mercy and tenderness of the Lord, which warms the heart, rekindles hope, and attracts people towards the good. What a joy it is to bring God’s consolation to others! “(Pope Francis 7/7/13) This year, CSA needs to raise $145,000 to bring comfort and the mission of the church through communications including:

• Providing the locally televised Sunday Mass in the Las Vegas valley so that shut-ins and sick people may have a connection to the preaching and Sacramental life of the Church. • Assist in electronic communication including the Diocese of Las Vegas website to help link the people with the information they need including links to the daily readings and the TV Mass.

Pope Francis has inspired so many to renew their own faith. His words inspire our CSA campaign for 2014.



“A good priest can be recognized by the way his people are anointed: this is a clear proof. When our people are anointed with the oil of gladness, it is obvious: for example, when they leave Mass looking as if they have heard the good news. Our people like to hear the Gospel preached with “unction”, they like it when the Gospel we preach touches their daily lives, when it runs down like the oil of Aaron to the edges of reality, when it brings light to moments of extreme darkness, to the “outskirts” where people of faith are most exposed to the onslaught of those who want to tear down their faith. People thank us because they feel that we have prayed over the realities of their everyday lives, their troubles, their joys, their burdens and their hopes.” (Pope Francis 3/28/13, Chrism Mass) This year CSA needs to raise $1,214,739 to assist in faith and ministry formation and the proclamation of the teaching of the church through:

• Helping to train future ordained ministers as priests and deacons so that ministry can be provided to our local parishes. • Support the faith life of university students at UNLV through the ministry of the Catholic Newman Center. • Help to train catechists, youth ministers and adult leaders for their ministries in our parishes.

• Train volunteers and staff to keep children and teenagers safe. • Support the dignity of human life through Natural Family Planning and the healing of those affected by abortion through Project Rachael. • Assist in the leadership of our six Catholic elementary schools.

Pope Francis’ words also remind us why we reach out beyond the boundaries and comforts of our own parishes to assist each other. “Let us remember Paul VI’s words: “For the Catholic Church, no one is a stranger, no one is excluded, no one is far away” (Homily for the closing of the Second Vatican Council, 8 December 1965). Indeed, we are a single human family that is journeying on toward unity, making the most of solidarity and dialogue among peoples in the multiplicity of differences. (Pope Francis: 5/24/13) Thank you for your generosity that makes all these ministries possible in our diocese. Help your parish meet it’s assessment for the Catholic Stewardship Appeal this year.

2014 Catholic Stewardship Appeal Diocese of Las Vegas

Please place your pledge card and payment in an envelope and place it in the collection basket or return it to the parish office.



Parish News

St. Bridget Parish Employment Opportunity Saint Bridget Parish Las Vegas, NV is seeking a full time Parish Business/Financial Manager. The position entails administration and oversight of the finances, and facilities of the parish. The Parish Business Manager is an adminis-trator in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and is a steward of the physical, and financial re-sources of the parish. The candidate will be responsible and accountable for the operational and business func-tions. Qualifications/requirements: Fluent in English and Spanish, have excellent management and supervisory skills; very good knowledge and significant experience in budgeting /financial systems and facilities/property man-agement; knowledge of laws and practices related to hu-man resources management; ability to relate effectively with a wide variety of constituencies; strong knowledge and commitment to all aspects of Catholicism and the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and personal maturity and ability to handle issues with discretion / con-fidentiality. Work experience including a minimum of 3-5 years of successful human and financial resource manage-ment is an added advantage. This position is a full-time but we can be flexible. Interested candidates may submit a resume with a cover letter to Fr. Paul Oye, O.P. at [email protected]. Or call 702-384-3382.

End of year Statements We appreciate your generous support for the various ministries of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. May God bless you for your continued faithfulness. Annual contribution statements will be mailed by January 31 to those who have given $250 or more for the year. If you do not meet this threshold but would like to receive a statement, please contact our parish office.

Empty Nesters!

Married couple needed! To provide guidance, direction, love and support to pregnant young women, age 14-22 who are homeless or in dan-ger of becoming homeless as a result of their pregnancy. If you are up for a challenge, this may be the job for you! Room and Board plus salary. For more information: Contact: Kathleen Miller at Living Grace Home 702-212-6472

Jubilee Mass On Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 2:30 pm the Diocese of Las Vegas will celebrate the Annual Jubilee Mass for all couples who have been married in the Roman Catholic Church, celebrating their Silver, Golden or other significant wedding anniversary. The Jubilee Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Joseph Pepe at the Guardian Angel Cathedral with renewal of wedding vows and a reception will be held in Anderson Hall following the Mass. All are invited to join in this celebration. To participate simply complete the Jubilee Mass Certificate Request below and mail it to the Diocese.

Jubilee Mass—Sunday, February 9, 2014 Certificate Request

Please Print Clearly Name __________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ City/State: ________________ZIP _____________ Phone Number: ______________________________ Email: _____________________________________ Church of Marriage: ____________________________ Anniversary Celebrating: _______________________ Home Parish: ________________________________ Cut, Complete, and Mail to: Ms. Phyllis Bagan, Diocese of Las Vegas, PO Box 18316 Las Vegas, NV 89114-8316



Anaheim Youth Day March 12-13, 2014

Who: High School Students Cost: $220 Bus Transportation, Hotel, 3 Meals, Knott’s Berry Farm, Youth Day, T-Shirt, and Loads of Fun included!

To Register: Fill out the bottom por-tion of this flyer completely and return it to the Youth Office with a $50 non-refundable deposit. You will receive detailed information in the mail once you register. Along with an excused absence form to give your school. Total due by Feb 23, 2014 Registration is limited to first come, first serve. Register Today, only 20 spots available!

What is Youth Day? Youth Day is an amazing event where thousands of teens from across the nation at-tend. This day involves great music, listening to inspiring speakers, Mass with the Cardinal and much much more. On the Wednesday before Youth Day, we will be spending the day at Knott’s Berry Farm as a group followed by dinner. We wake up early on Thursday and spend the rest of the time at Youth Day, an all day event. The Anaheim Youth Day and Knott’s Berry Farm trip is a quick trip packed with fun, excitement, entertainment and inspiration. Come and celebrate our faith with 15,000 other Catholic teenagers from all over the country.

Please return this portion with $50 non-refundable deposit. First Name: Last Name: Address: City: Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Age: Email Address: Conf I Conf II YG Adult Chaperone T-shirt size (adult sizes) S M L XL XXL

Sandwich—Please circle one: Turkey Ham Roast Beef Veggie

Parent Signature: Date:

Financial Assistance Available



These Masses are for the benefit of the elderly and shut-ins in our Diocese and are televised every Sunday at 7:30am on the CW Network. You can also view them at seaslv.org. By attending one or all of these

Masses, you can become part of an essential ministry. Our participation when we respond to the celebrant and sing, helps the homebound feel very much a part of our faith community. Please join us!

Televised Masses

The televised Masses for the sick and the homebound will be taped at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in the Church at: 9:00am; 9:45am; and 10:30am.

Due to the set-up time needed in the Church, the 8:00am daily Mass will be

celebrated in the Chapel.

Parish News

Why is This Parish Here?

A Parish Mission St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

February 17-19, 2014 Evening Topics:

Monday-Let Us Learn to Pray Tuesday: The Mass in “Slow-Motion” Wednesday: Why is this Parish Here?

Presider:

Fr. Joe Annese All are invited to attend!

HEART In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. --John Bunyan

Are you interested in joining one of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Ministries or Organizations? Everyone is encouraged and invited to take an active part in the “life” of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Through our involvement, we not only enhance our own individual spiritual lives, but also help to develop the “community” aspect of our parish. Periodically we have special training sessions or meetings to invite people to join a ministry and/or or-ganization. In between these times please feel free to call Ingrid Quinlan, our volunteer coordinator at 804-8310. She will be happy to answer any questions you might have, schedule you for ministry training, or add your name to the roster of an organization. All are welcome so please feel free to call.



A Stewardship Moment In today’s gospel we hear Jesus calling Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow him. Following Jesus was a difficult journey for these first disciples. It is difficult for us today. Jesus wants to teach us his way of thinking, acting and encountering the world. But it is not easy for us to embrace his teaching. Good stewards of Jesus’ teachings realize they are on a spiritual journey, and must learn from their experiences of being open and resistant to the gospel. They realize the need to be liberated from those actions that keep them from enjoying a closer friendship with Jesus. What is it in our lives that we need to reform? What keeps us from revealing God’s glory to others?

Good Stewards Our beautiful new hymnal lends dignity to worship; it says we are serious about giving praise to God through song. With these permanent hymnals our parish will save thousands of dollars compared with the never-ending subscription prices of a disposable worship aid. Help us take good care of our hymnals and do not fold over or “dog-ear” the pages. Thank you for being such good stewards!

Stewardship Saint Angela Merici Angela Merici was born in a small town in the Republic of Venice around 1470. She was orphaned when she was ten years old and moved in with relatives in the city of Brescia, in northern Italy. When Angela Merici returned to her hometown, she began to devote her life to the education of impoverished young women. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, education for women was reserved for the wealthy, and for nuns, who were the best educated. Angela loved working with children, and she believed that education and Christian formation were especially needed for young girls. She devoted her time to teaching girls in her home, which she had converted into a school. Angela brought together a group of unmarried women who went out into the streets to gather up the girls they saw to teach them and offer religious instruction in their homes. These women had little money, but were bound together by their dedication to education and commitment to serving Jesus Christ. She would remind her group that they had a greater need to serve the poor than the poor had of their service. She embraced a prayerful and simple lifestyle. Angela’s group was so successful that Angela was asked to bring her innovative approach to educating young women to other cities. Her ministry impressed many, and was brought to the attention of Pope Clement VII. In 1535, Angela Merici chose twelve young women and formally started the Company of Saint Ursula in a small house in Brescia. Although it was never a recognized religious order in her lifetime, Angela’s Company of Saint Ursula, or the Ursuline nuns, was the first group of women religious to work outside of a cloister and the first teaching order of women. Among some of the last pieces of advice she gave her fellow sisters was a stewardship message: that they should do in life what they would have wanted to do in death. She died on 27 January 1540 at seventy years of age. Her feast day is January 27.



School News

SEAS School -Employment Opportunity Extended Care Program Assistant Monday-Friday. Work hours are 2:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Duties include: Providing for the health and safety of students assigned Receive students and document attendance, verify identity of a receiving adult upon student release, supervise and engage with students in various after school activities, maintain care and manage use of school facilities and equipment, communicate with parents, students, teachers, and administration to resolve issues/concerns. provide first aid as required, other duties as directed. For-ward an application via mail or e-mail to [email protected] or fax (702)228-8906. Applications are available on the website. Interviews will be scheduled following the screening of applications. Ap-plications will be accepted until filled. All applicants must be able to pass a background check.

SEAS Catholic School-Kindergarten All parents with prospective Kindergarteners for the 2014/2015 school year are invited to pick up an informational packet at the school office regarding the Kindergarten screening process. Packets can also be mailed to you. The Authorization Form and test fee of $100.00 must be returned to the office as soon as possi-ble. Upon receipt of this information, a letter will be sent confirming your test date and time. The screening process will take place on January 30, 31, 2014 and February 1, 6 and 7, 2014. Appointments will be scheduled on the Janu-ary dates first until they are full. Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 30, 2014 to be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2014/2015 school year. Screening appointments may become unavailable at any time and without notice. For more information: 804-8328

Tuition Assistance Notice Please be advised that registered families seeking tuition assistance for the 2013/2014 school year must complete and submit a tuition assistance application packet. These packets are available in the school office January 21st through February 3rd, 2014 and should be mailed directly to PSAS. This is the ONLY means of obtaining tuition assistance and you must submit a complete packet to be considered for assistance. Tuition assistance does not automatically carry over from year to year. The deadline for all completed packets must be postmarked no later March 31, 2014.

SEAS Catholic School

Enrollment for New Students in Grades 1-8 Applications will be accepted for new students beginning January 21, 2014 and will run through the close of business on January 31, 2014. Applications will be available in the school office and also on the school website www.seaslvcs.org. There is a non–refundable fee of $35.00 which covers the application fee. Once enrollment is offered, there is a non-refundable registration fee of $265.00 which is payable at the time of enrollment. All new students will be required to be tested before admission is granted.



Walk for Fun! Walk for Kids!Walk for Fun! Walk for Kids!

11th Annual “Walk with the Heart of a Child”

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 at FASHION SHOW MALL Program & Warm-Up begins at 7:45am and Walk begins promptly at 8:30am

STUDENTS CAN EARN SERVICE HOURS $25.00/Adults - $15/Students and Seniors

IF WE RAISE $5,000 BY FEBRUARY 14TH, WE RECEIVE OUR OWN COLOR T-SHIRTS.

Register online at CHFN.org, click “Register” then “Sign up to Walk” & finally “Join a Team” & select St. Elizabeth’s Team. If you would like to sign up multiple family members, click “Register” then “Sign-up to Walk” then “Register Multiple People” & finally “Join a Team” & select St. Elizabeth’s Team OR you can fill out the application below and return it to Jeanne Kilduff in Outreach on or before February 14, 2014. Thank you and God bless you for your continued support of those in need, especially the “Heart Kids”. Please make checks payable to CHF.

WE HAVE ALREADY RAISED OVER $2,000! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN!

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Team

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________ City ______________________ Zip _________ Email Address _________________________________________ Phone # ___________________ T-shirt Size (please circle one): Adult S M L XL XXL or Youth S M L

SEAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS, PLEASE FILL OUT GRADE, ROOM # & TEACHER

Grade _______Rm. # _________ Teacher _____________________________________________

EACH PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN THE LIABILITY WAIVER Waiver of Liability

In consideration of your accepting this waiver, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administra-tors, forever waive, release, and discharge any and all rights and claims for damages and causes of suit or action, known and unknown, that I may have against the Children’s Heart Foundation of Las Vegas, Nevada and its volunteers, Fashion Show mall, General Growth Properties, Diocese of Las Vegas and all other political entities, all independent contractors and construction firms for any kind of injuries suffered by me in this event. I attest that I am physically fit, am aware of the dangers and precautions that must be taken when participating in this event, and am sufficiently prepared for the completion of this event. I further assume and will pay my own medical emergency expenses in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity regardless of whether I have authorized such expense. Further, I hereby grant full permission to the Children’s Heart Foundation of Las Vegas, Nevada and/or agents hereby authorized by them, to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recording or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose at any time. I have read this waiver carefully and understand it. Participant Signature ________________________________ Print Name________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian (if Participant is under 18) __________________________________________________

LIABILITY WAIVERS MUST BE COMPLETED BY EACH PARTICIPANT!



Marriage Encounter The second reading today says, “I urge you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose.” Be united in your marriage. Attend an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 7-9, May 2-4 and September 26-28th in the Las Vegas area. Early registration is highly recommended. For information, call Steve and Terri Sharp at 702-589-0068 or go to www.lvloveyourspouse.org . For Spanish-language weekends, call Javier and Maria Lopez at 243-5934 or 206-4270.

Parish News Non-Affiliated

The Knights of Columbus – Ladies Auxiliary, is having a bake sale!

Date: Sunday Feb 9 Time: After 8am,

10am & 12pm Mass

Location: Church Hall

Baked Donations are appreciated and can be dropped off in Church Hall on Saturday Feb 8, 2014 from 12pm – 3pm OR On Sunday Feb 9, 2014 before the Mass you attend. The Ladies Auxiliary thanks you for your support.

Teaching Mass A Teaching Mass is where the presider explains the prayers and the gestures of the Liturgy to the congregation throughout the Mass. If you have ever wondered why we do what we do at Mass, we invite you to attend a very special Teach-ing Mass on Saturday, February 1, at 10:00 am. This is also a great learning experience for all children who are preparing for the Sacrament of Eucharist and their families. When: Saturday, February 1, 2014 Time: 10:00am –11:30am Where: Church Presider: Monsignor Joe Cosgrove All are invite to attend.

What is Natural Family Planning? Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and postpone pregnancies. NFP can also be used as a tool to evaluate women’s gynecological/reproductive health. These methods, also called Fertility Appreciation or Fertility Awareness methods, are based on the observation of naturally occurring signs of the fertile phase of a woman’s fertility cycle. Couples using NFP to achieve pregnancy en-gage in intercourse during the woman’s fertile phase. Couples wishing to postpone pregnancy simply abstain from genital contact during the time of fertility. No drugs, devices or surgical procedures are used in the practice of NFP. NFP reflects the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life, and recognizes the value of every child. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage, NFP enriches the bond between husband and wife. Mickey Bachman, RN, CFCP will be offering Introductory Sessions for the Creighton Method of NFP at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The next class will be held March 19 at 6:30 pm in Room 2 of the Church. For information on class dates and times or to register call 702-232-6675.



Victim Advocacy Number Advocacy is available for any individual who has been sexually and/or physically abused. The 24-hour hotline is: 702-235-7723

Devotions Adoration Judy Galizia 480-0564 Traveling Blessed Mother Judy Galizia 480-0564

Non-Affiliated Cub Scouts Jenn Haley 688-3273 Daisy Scouts Maggie Griffith [email protected] Knights of Columbus Terry Ward 287-7132 Knights Ladies Auxiliary Pat Thompson 541-6311 KofC Squires Don Wood 254-6606 Retrouvaille (Re-tro-vi) Chuck and Carol Moore 604-1006 Marriage Encounter Steve and Terri Sharp 589-0068

Parish Council James Kohl, President Larry Brown Tom Carroll Elizabeth Donovan Craig Galati Edmund Finley Jeanne Kilduff Greg Korte Luzviminda Micabalo Valerie Murzl Alice Roybal-Benson Ken Ryan Ex-Oficio, John Kilduff

Finance Council John Kilduff, President John Dube Juan Garcia Don Giancursio T.J. Matthews Margo Lamuraglia Ex-Oficio Carey Roybal-Benson Steve Schmitt

Sunday, 1/26 Pancake Breakfast, Parish Hall Following 8am and 10 am Mass, CGS Level1 Training 9:00 am Assembly Rm Monday, 1/27 Fr. McShane’s Bible Study 9:00 am Tuesday, 1/28 Sandwich Makers 7:00 am Rm 4 Busy Hands Crafters 9:00 am, Rm 4 New Beginnings 10:00 am, Rm 2

Parish Weekly Calendar RCIA 7:00 pm, Parish Hall Wednesday, 1/29 Daily Mass 8:00 am Chapel TV Mass for the Homebound 9:00 am Church Bereavement Group 10:00 am Rm 2 School Advisory Council Mtg 6:30 pm Church Rm 2 Thursday, 1/30 SEAS Parish Staff Mtg. 12:00 pm Church Rm 2 Diocesan Pro Life

7:00 pm Rm 4 Friday, 1/31 Rosary Makers 8:30 am Rm 4 Funeral-Christine Mueller 1:00 pm Church Cub Scouts 3:00 pm Rm 1-4 Saturday, 2/1 Mary and Martha Guild 7:00 am Hall Rm 1, 2 Squires, KofC 10:00 am Rm 4 Seton Singles 5:00 pm Assemby Rm

Liturgical Ministries Altar Servers Terry Biles 672-4933, [email protected] Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Kevin Kacvinsky 271-1704 Funerals 403-8416 Funeral Ministers: Patricia Muffley 683-2898, Margaret Terry 255-2157, Pat Torino 528-5004 Music Ministry Dee Dee Brunelle 804-8308 Readers Kevin Kacvinsky 271-1704 Sacristans Terry Biles 672-4933, [email protected] Liturgical Scheduler Cheryl Shaffer 804-8302 or [email protected]

Other Ministries and Contacts Bereavement Ministry Layna Woods 360-6689, Joyce MacAulay 754-5963 Bulletin Advertisements Kerry Washinko 559-227-3997, [email protected]. Bulletin Announcements [email protected] Busy Hands Crafters Lynette Bearer 485-3774 Grief Support Bob Landsperg 655-9191, Kay Varchetto 255-0929 Sponsor Couple Program Deacon Aruna & Helen Silva [email protected] Mary & Martha Guild Layna Woods 360-6689 Mothers, Faith, & Family Carol Baird [email protected] or 838-5118 RCIA Fr. Bede Wevita 804-8304 Parents in Partnership Jessica Nelsen [email protected] Justice/Peace & Respect Life Nancy Finley 363-7170 Tony Moreno [email protected] or 702-604-1612 Kevin Kacvinsky 271-1704 Rosary Makers Lupy Ritzo 363-8691 Small Faith Communities Annette Heath at 656-6545 Seton Singles (over 50) Kathy Lorenzo 804-8365 Vocation Committee Chris Pristas 363-6931 Volunteer Coordinator Ingrid Quinlan 804-8310

School Advisory Council Aggie Evert George Rogers Jessica Nelson Neal Umphress Kelly Simonson Jason Lovizo Mary Chapman Jay Simpson Jenn Moore Ex-Oficio John Kilduff James Kohl Carey Roybal-Benson Steve Schmitt

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