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SETON Sunday News
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church - A Missionaries of the Holy Spirit Community
The Ascension
of the Lord
May 24 2020
Year
A
Volume 6
Number 26
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In very fluid and changing circumstances, we urge
Office Hours & Contact Information you to check the following resources for the most
current situation:
“STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY” mandate our website
All staff working remotely, please contact us via
email only. We are still working to help and serve Easbothell.org
you. Updates will be posted online and in the App myParish app
Facebook page
Clergy
https://www.facebook.com/easbothell/
Priest Administrator .............. Fr.Ugalde@easbothell.org
Fr. Jose Ugalde, MSpS .................................... ext. 304 Instagram @easbothell
Parochial Vicar ......................... Fr.Jesus@easbothell.org Be assured of our prayers, remember to keep us in
Fr. Jesús Sanchez, MSpS .................................. ext 305 your prayers. If you need to reach a priest, use
their email addresses shown on the left.
Administration
Administrator........................... Shannon@easbothell.org Fr Jose, Fr Jesus, and Staff
Shannon Everist................................................. ext 303
Secretary .............................. VeronicaM@easbothell.org SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
Veronica Mendez ............................................... ext 301
Facilities ....................................... Oscar@easbothell.org The Readings this week:
Oscar Mejia ....................................................................
Sun., May 24: The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1: 1-11; Eph 1: 17-23; Mt 28: 16-20
Faith Formation
Director............................ StephanieHM@easbothell.org
Mon., May 25: Acts 19: 1-8; Jn 16: 29-33
Stephanie Moran .............................................. ext 311
Interim Youth Minister .......br.jorgeharo@easbothell.org Tue., May 26: Acts 20: 17-27; Jn 17: 1-11A
Br. Jorge Haro, MSpS ....................................... ext 313
Wed., May 27: Acts 20: 28-38 Jn 17: 11B-19
Bilingual Assistant ................... Eduardo@easbothell.org
Eduardo Cardona .............................................. ext 314 Thu., May 28: Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11; Jn 17: 20-26
Fri., May 29: Acts 25: 13B-21; Jn 21: 15-19
Liturgy
Music Coordinator ....................... Kathy@easbothell.org Sat., May 30: Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31; Jn 21: 20-25
Kathy Egashira ........................................ 206-214-5884 Sun., May 31: Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3B, 12-13;
Liturgy Coordinator .................... Marcia@easbothell.org Jn 20: 19-23
Marcia Gimenez ................................................ ext 308
Online at www.usccb.org/bible/readings
Index
Amazing Parish 5
Officers and Councils Annual Catholic Appeal 9
The Pastoral Council Daily Readings 2
Gerry Apin, Rolfson Augustine, Paul Gallagher, Francis Directory 2
Irudayaraj, Laura Keegan, Jim Krieger, Marco Olivares,
Amy Walsh From Fr Jose’s Desk 3
Important Updates on Faith Formation 4
The Finance Council
Fr. Jose Ugalde, Shannon Everist, Richard Carlson, Bill Ministries 10
Dunnigan, Patty McGoorty, Jon Alejandro Sección en Español 6y7
Seton Sunday News Bulletin Vocation Awareness 8
Fr. Jose Ugalde, Marcia Gimenez, Eduardo Cardona
Keep in touch
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Easbothell.org INFORMATION
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From Fr. Jose’s desk
Meditation: that Jesus is alive in the heart and soul of the disciple. It’s not
“I am with you always, until the end of the age” about teaching first, but about sharing our experience of God
with the people that God places in our lives. A disciple is a
This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension student or follower, somebody dedicated to learn what the
of the Lord. Next Sunday we will celebrate Pentecost, the teacher wants to teach. In ancient Judaism a young man
coming of the Holy Spirit upon the first Christian community, wanting to be a rabi would petition a practicing rabi to take
and the birth of the Church. him in as a disciple or student. In the case of Jesus/Teacher
The Ascension of the Lord to heaven is a foretaste of our the process is the other way around. Jesus does not wait for
destination. As believers, we know we are not of this world, people to come to Him, He goes to them. He goes out to
that our destination is in heaven. Jesus was sent by the Father encounter them and thus becomes their Teacher and their
to the world in order to show us the way home. We come Way to heaven. As our Teacher, Jesus asks us to read and
from God and we go to God after our pilgrimage on this reflect on his word, make the message our own, and make it
earth. Jesus came from the Father and returns to the Father. real in our life. Nowadays we have many teachers, but they
His new mission is to intercede for us before the Father for as do not teach us to live a real life. Bring to mind who your
long as we remain in this world. teachers are today, what do they teach you, where do they
guide you. It’s important to think about this. Our life requires
The Ascension of the Lord is a celebration of joy and that we have a practicing Teacher, one who lives what he
great solemnity, because Christ crowns the Father’s work, it preaches because he knows where he is going. Jesus teaches
is also a precursor to the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus had us that he is the Way, the Truth and the Life. In the case of
told his disciples: “And I will ask the Father, and he will give Jesus, we know He comes from God, and goes to God. He is
you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of the sure way to get to the Father and dwell with Him for all
truth, (who) remains with you.” (Jn 14: 16-17). Returning to eternity.
the Father means that Jesus will be with us in a new way, and
He will dwell in the whole world. When he walked this earth, “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the
his physical presence was limited, he could only move within age.” It is interesting to note that Matthew begins his gospel
his geographical environment. His new reality has no with these words: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and
boundaries. His omnipresent presence is in the whole world, bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which
and in each of our hearts. We can find Him through prayer, means “God is with us.” (Mt 1:23) and concludes with the
the Eucharist, the sacraments and in each brother and sister. promise that Jesus will be with us until the end of times. Jesus
confirms the fidelity of God in keeping his promises. We will
Each of the Gospel writers presents different versions of never be alone. If you are feeling alone at this moment in
the Ascension of the Lord. your life, believe in your heart that you are not alone. God is
Today Mother Church invites us to reflect on Matthew’s with you, he dwells within you, in your heart, in your whole
version. What characterizes Mark is introducing the teachings being. Many times when we are done talking to someone, we
of Jesus, beginning with the Beatitudes, and ending with the begin talking to ourselves, to our inner selves. In that interior
sending of the disciples to fulfill everything Jesus had taught life, we find God, and we can talk to Him. We don’t find God
them. The gospel passage this week begins by saying that just in the outside world, we are more likely to find Him in
there were eleven disciples. Jesus had put together a group of the internal dialogue. One of Jesus’ teachings about prayer is
twelve, yet we know what happened with Judas. The number “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door,
eleven is a mark of imperfection. The Church from its very and pray to your Father in secret.” (Mt 6:6) Our heart is the
beginnings can be called imperfect because it was formed by place where we encounter God the Father.
human beings. Yet Jesus trusts that the people he has called The teaching of the Ascension of the Lord is discovering
will give continuity to His mission. that Jesus’ presence is omnipresent. He is seated at the right
“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” hand of the Father, but He also lives among us, because He
This makes reference to Jesus’ Lordship over all the peoples, promised us “I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
nations and tongues. His Lordship is eternal. God the Father Our faith in Christ should be a comfort to us these days of the
gave Him authority so He could fulfill his mission of saving pandemic, we should find solace in knowing we are not
humankind from sin. Now Jesus transmits His authority to alone. It teaches us that, because we are baptized, our
His disciples so they can continue the mission: “Go, destination is heaven. Jesus and Mary Most Holy give us the
therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in example that, on the day that the Father calls us to His
the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, presence, we will ascend with the confidence that we are
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” In returning home. Amen.
order to be able to fulfill the mission, the disciples must obey,
go out, baptize, and teach. Nevertheless, the main mission is
to make disciples. How can they make disciples? The easiest Fr. Jose Ugalde, MSpS
way to make disciples is through the witness of life as a sign
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Parents!
It has been over a month since we have been able
to come together for the celebration of the Mass
and even longer since the children met in their
Faith Formation groups! Are you worried your
child may be losing their connection to the
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CELEBRATIONS Church? Well, we now have an online Formation
Opportunity for Elementary age children. Don’t
It is with great sadness and with much prayer, that the decision worry. You and your child work on it together!
to postpone our celebrations of First Holy Communion has been You don’t need to be a teacher or a theologian.
made: You watch a video, talk about it and do an optional
worksheet. Each session is fun and short. You can
1. The First Holy Communions that were scheduled for April do it in less than 10 minutes. Go to our website,
25 and May 2 have been cancelled. www.easbothell.org and click on the Faith
2. The rehearsals/parent meeting set for April 21 and April 28 Formation box. Then click on the Online
have been cancelled as well. Formation link. It is just that easy. Check it out!
At this time, new dates have NOT been set for the celebrations, Stay connected!
but we are looking at dates later in the summer. Once we do set
the dates, you will receive a letter from the parish letting you FAITH FORMATION FOR YEAR 2020-2021
know the day and time of the new rehearsal and the new We are working on what our year of faith formation is
celebration. going to look like. We have to assess all aspects from
If you are planning to move out of the area before August 1, the current events and also if we get to start a normal
please let me know and I can create a letter for you to give to Faith Formation program in the fall. At this time,
your new parish so that your child may make their First Holy dates to begin enrollment have NOT been set. Once
Communion there. we do set the date we will make them public. Watch
Please know we are looking at dates and as soon as possible we the bulletin for updates.
will let you know.
Thank you for understanding and I share in your INFANT BAPTISMS
disappointment.
For questions in English: Baptisms have been postponed for the time being.
Stephanie at stephaniehm@easbothell.org As soon as the new dates are set, we will post them
For questions in Spanish: Eduardo at eduardo@easbothell.org in all our information venues. If you have any
questions, please contact us at:
eduardo@easbothell.org
¡Padres de familia!
PRIMERAS COMUNIONES ¡Hace más de un mes que no hemos podido reunirnos
para la celebración de la Misa y aún más desde que
Es con gran tristeza y con mucha oración, que se tomó la decisión los niños se reunieron en sus grupos de Catecismo!
de posponer nuestras celebraciones de las Primeras Comuniones: ¿Le preocupa que su hijo esté perdiendo su conexión
1. Las Primeras Comuniones que estaban programadas para el 25 con la Iglesia? Bueno, ahora tenemos una
De abril y el 2 de mayo han sido canceladas. oportunidad de formación en línea para niños en edad
2. Los ensayos/reuniones de padres fijados para el 21 de abril y el primaria. No se preocupe. ¡Usted y su hijo/a
28 de abril también han sido cancelados. trabajarán juntos! No necesita ser profesor o teólogo.
Miren un video, platiquen sobre él y completen una
En este momento, NO se han fijado nuevas fechas para las hoja de trabajo opcional. Cada sesión es divertida y
celebraciones, pero estamos viendo fechas más tarde en el verano. corta. Pueden hacerlo en menos de 10 minutos.
Una vez que fijemos las fechas, recibirán un aviso de parte la Vaya a nuestro sitio web, www.easbothell.org y haga
parroquia informándoles el día y la hora del nuevo ensayo y la clic en el cuadro “Faith Formation” A continuación,
nueva celebración. haga clic en el enlace “Online Formation” Es así de
Si usted está planeando mudarse de la zona antes del 1 de agosto, fácil. Miren de que se trata. ¡Manténganse
por favor hágamelo saber y puedo crear una carta para que usted conectados!
entregue a su nueva parroquia para que su hijo pueda hacer su
Primera Comunión allí.
Por favor, sepa que estamos viendo las fechas y tan pronto como BAUTISMOS de NIÑOS
sea posible se lo haremos saber.
Gracias por entender y comparto su sentimiento de decepción. Los Bautismos de niños se posponen por el
momento. En cuanto se fijen las nuevas fechas
Para preguntas en inglés: Stephanie en recibirán un aviso por parte de la parroquia
stephaniehm@easbothell.org informándoles. Si tienen alguna pregunta
Para preguntas en español: Eduardo en eduardo@easbothell.org contáctenos a:
eduardo@easbothell.org
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
an With the Heart of Jesus
Archbishop Etienne invites us to seek the intercession of Our Lady of Seattle :
H oly Mary, we come before you as
spiritual children in great need, seeking
your intercession, and asking that your mantle of
love surround us to console, protect, and lead us to
your son Jesus.
We entrust all of God’s family, especially the
church in Western Washington, into your
immaculate hands. With your son Jesus’ gentle
power you can undo any knot in our church, and in
the lives of believers who entrust themselves to
your care.
Today I especially entrust to you [mention
request / Coronavirus here], and I ask that—
through your intercession, and that of St. James,
our guardian angels, and the faithful in our
archdiocese—we may be free from every spiritual
and temporal ill, and be safely led to encounter
your son’s merciful, sacred heart.
Our Lady of Seattle, Undoer of Knots, pray for us!
For the time being, the Chapel will be open for private
prayer only during Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday -
Friday 10:30am-12:30pm.
Daily Mass at 9am, Monday, Wednesday - Friday and
Sundays at 9am on Facebook Live only
Please continue to practice the recommendations of the
CDC for when you have to leave home for essential
business only:
Stay home if you’re sick or at risk
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE Wash hands or use sanitizer upon entering the Church
At Home with Faith
Practice social distancing
Cover your cough or sneeze
The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is disrupting our lives
in many ways. Even in these challenging times, God Due to the Covid-19 crisis, Two Hearts/Pregnancy
provides opportunities to grow in our faith. For parents and Aid in Everett is running really low on new or
families at home, we recommend the following resources to gently used children's clothes, sizes infant thru size
grow closer to God. 5, diapers, formula, etc. They are open for donation
Ask God for help. Join Archbishop Etienne in seeking the
intercession of Our Lady of Seattle with this prayer: http:// drops just by making an appointment. Someone will
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Assets/General/Electronic- come out to your car and get your donations. Please
PrayerCard2-030520.pdf call for a drop off appointment at (425) 252-6444.
Pope Francis’ Five Finger Prayer Method - great to teach to The Moms and little ones of Snohomish county will
children! be so grateful for your help.
https://www.getfed.com/pope-francis-praying-with-5-fingers
-5981
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S anta María, venimos a ti como hijos
espirituales en gran necesidad buscando
tu intercesion. Cubrenos con tu manto de amor
para que encontremos consuelo, proteccion y nos
guíe a tu hijo Jesus.
Encomendamos toda la familia de Dios a tus
inmaculadas manos, especialmente la iglesia del
Oeste de Washington. Con el suave poder de tu
hijo Jesus, puedes desatar cualquier nudo en
nuestra iglesia y en la vida de los creyentes que se
encomiendan a tu cuidado.
Hoy especialmente pongo en tus manos mi pedido
por [mencionar intención / Coronavirus] , y te pido
que por tu intercesion, la de Santiago, la de
nuestro angel de la guarda, y de los fieles de la
arquidiocesis nos liberes de toda afeccion
espiritual y temporal, y nos guíes al encuentro del
misericordioso y sagrado corazon de tu hijo.
Nuestra Senora de Seattle, Desata Nudos, ¡ruega
por nosotros!
Por ahora, la Capilla estará abierta para la oración
Gracias por su continua ayuda a la Sociedad de personal solamente los: lunes, miércoles a viernes de
St Vincent de Paul 10am a 12:30pm.
Misa en Español del día a las 5pm lunes, miércoles a
La Sociedad de St Vincent de Paul y SEAS viernes. El domingo a las 10:30am en vivo por
siguen ayudando a los más vulnerables Facebook solamente
durante estos tiempos difíciles y nuestra
Continúe por favor usando las prácticas
ayuda es más solicitada que nunca. Les recomendadas por las autoridades de Salud cuando
agradecemos sus oraciones y donaciones. tenga que salir por necesidades esenciales:
Sus donaciones monetarias las puede
Quédese en casa si se siente enfermo o es de alto
hacer a trevés de Online Giving en la riesgo
sección de la página web de nuestra parroquia: https://
Lávese las manos o use el desinfectante al llegar a la
easbothell.org/ (asegúrese de marcar la opción de SVDP)
Iglesia
o lo puede mandar por correo en el sobre de SVDP. Puede
traer donaciones de comida al cajon de SVDP durante Mantenga la distancia social
horas de operación de la parroquia. Cúbrase al toser o estornudar
¡Que Dios bendiga abundantemente a usted y a su
familia!
INTENCIONES PARA MISA
Aproveche la oportunidad
Transferencia de Fondos Electrónicos (EFT) para ¡Solicite sus intenciones para Misa! Solamente
sus ofrendas automáticas para la parroquia de Sta. Elizabeth
mande un correo electrónico a la secretaria de
Ann Seton. Sus ofrendas son usadas por nuestra parroquia la parroquia. veronicam@easbothell.org
para proyectos y mantenimiento de las instalaciones. Usted
puede hacer una cuenta de EFT contactando a la oficina
parroquial o por medio de nuestra página web.
(www.easbothell.org/online-giving)
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Del escritorio del P. José
Meditación: como garantía de que Jesús está vivo en el corazón y en el
“Yo estaré con ustedes todos los días hasta el fin del mundo” alma del discípulo. No es la enseñanza primero, sino el
compartir la experiencia de Dios con las personas que el
Este domingo celebramos la Solemnidad de la Ascensión Señor ponga en nuestro camino. El discípulo es un estudiante
del Señor. El próximo domingo celebraremos la Fiesta de o seguidor, es una persona dedicada a aprender lo que el
Pentecostés, la venida del Espíritu Santo a la primera maestro le enseñe. En la cultura judía, un joven que aspira a
comunidad y el nacimiento de la Iglesia.
ser rabí le pide a un rabino practicante que lo acepte como
La Ascensión del Señor al cielo nos enseña nuestro discípulo o estudiante. En el caso de Jesús-Maestro es lo
destino. Como creyentes, sabemos que no somos de este contrario. Jesús no espera que las personas vayan a Él, sino
mundo, que nuestro destino es el cielo. Jesús fue enviado por que Él va a ellas; Él sale al encuentro de las personas y es
el Padre al mundo para enseñarnos el camino de regreso. entonces que se convierte en Maestro y Camino. Como
Venimos de Dios y a Dios nos dirigiremos en nuestro Maestro, Jesús nos pide leer y meditar su Palabra, hacer
peregrinar por el mundo. Jesús vino del Padre y regresa al nuestro su mensaje y vivirlo. Hoy en día tenemos muchos
Padre. Su nueva misión es interceder ante el Padre por maestros, pero no nos enseñan a vivir la verdadera vida.
nosotros mientras seguimos en el mundo. Piensa por un momento, quiénes son tus maestros, qué te
enseñan, hacia dónde te dirigen. Es importante reflexionar en
La Ascensión del Señor es una fiesta de alegría y de gran este punto. Nuestra vida requiere de un Maestro practicante,
solemnidad, porque Cristo culmina la obra del Padre y es que viva lo que enseña porque sabe hacia dónde va. Jesús nos
preámbulo para la venida del Espíritu Santo. Jesús había enseña que Él es el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida. Con Jesús
dicho a los discípulos “Es bueno que yo me vaya para que el sabemos que Él viene de Dios y va a Dios. Es el camino
Padre envíe al Paráclito, el Espíritu de la verdad, para que seguro para llegar al Padre y vivir con Él por toda la
esté siempre con ustedes” (Jn 14, 16-17). Regresar al Padre eternidad.
quiere decir que Jesús estaría con nosotros de una forma
nueva y en todo el mundo. Su presencia física durante su vida “Sepan que yo estoy con ustedes todos los días hasta el
terrenal era limitada; sólo se movía entorno a su mundo fin del mundo”. Es interesante que Mateo inicia su evangelio
geográfico. Su nueva realidad no tiene límites. Su presencia diciendo, “La virgen quedará encinta y tendrá un hijo al que
omnipresente está en todo el mundo y en el corazón de cada pondrán por nombre Emanuel, que significa, Dios con
uno de nosotros. Lo podemos encontrar a través de la oración, nosotros” (Mt. 1,23) y termina con la promesa de que Jesús
la Eucaristía, en los sacramentos y en cada hermano y estará con nosotros hasta el fin del mundo. Jesús confirma la
hermana. fidelidad de las promesas de Dios. Nunca estaremos solos. Si
en este momento de tu vida te sientes solo o sola, cree en tu
Cada uno de los evangelios presentan diferentes versiones corazón que no estás solo o sola. Dios está contigo, vive
de la Ascensión del Señor. La Iglesia nos pide reflexionar contigo en tu corazón, en todo tu ser. Sucede que cuando
este domingo la versión de san Mateo. Lo característico de terminamos de hablar con alguien empezamos a dialogar con
san Mateo es presentar las enseñanzas de Jesús, comenzando nosotros mismos en nuestro interior. Es allí en el interior
con las bienaventuranzas y culminando con el envío de los donde encontramos a Dios y dialogamos con Él. A Dios no
discípulos a cumplir todo lo que Jesús les enseñó. El sólo lo encontramos en el exterior, más bien lo encontramos
evangelio inicia diciendo que eran once discípulos. Jesús en el diálogo interno. Una de las enseñanzas de Jesús sobre la
había formado un grupo de doce; sabemos la historia de oración es, “cuando ores, entra en tu cuarto, cierra la puerta y
Judas. Once significa imperfección. La Iglesia desde sus ora a tu Padre en secreto” (Mt. 6,6). El corazón es el lugar de
inicios será imperfecta por el hecho de ser humana. Sin encuentro con Dios Padre.
embargo, Jesús confía en las personas que ha llamado para
que le den continuidad a su misión. La enseñanza de la Ascensión del Señor es descubrir que
la presencia de Jesús es omnipresente. Está sentado a la
“Se me ha dado todo poder en el cielo y en la tierra”. derecha del Padre, pero también vive entre nosotros, porque
Esto quiere decir el Señorío de Jesús, que tiene poder sobre es promesa de Él: “yo estaré con ustedes hasta el fin del
todos los pueblos, naciones y lenguas. Su Señorío es eterno. mundo”. En estos días de pandemia nos conforta nuestra fe
Dios Padre le dio autoridad para que llevara a cabo la misión en Cristo Jesús porque nos consuela saber que no estamos
de salvar a la humanidad del pecado. Ahora Jesús transmite solos en esta situación incómoda. Nos enseña a ver que como
su autoridad a los discípulos para que continúen con su bautizados nuestro destino es el cielo. Jesús y la Virgen María
misión. “Vayan, pues, y hagan discípulos a todos los pueblos, son el ejemplo para nosotros de que el día que el Padre nos
bautizándoles en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu llame a su presencia, ascenderemos con la confianza de saber
Santo y enseñándoles a cumplir todo cuanto yo les he que regresamos a casa. Amén.
mandado”. Para cumplir la misión, los discípulos deben
obedecer, ir, bautizar y enseñar. Sin embargo, la misión
primordial es hacer discípulos. ¿Cómo hacer discípulos? La P. José Ugalde, MSpS
manera sencilla de hacer discípulos es el testimonio de vida
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A WAITING HARVEST
Vocation Awareness
Signs of a Vocation to Priesthood
and Characteristics of a Good Candidate
12. A good candidate for diocesan priesthood religious life. Many convents of the Missionaries of
should be joyful and have a good sense of humor. Charity have a sign on the wall with a quote from
Part II . Mother Teresa “Joy is the infallible sign of the
presence of God.”
Sometimes the man will say, “But Father, this is
just who I am. I am an intense person.” And I will Pope Benedict XVI recently said, “The greatest
say, “No! This is not just who you are. The priest is poverty in the world is the inability to live our lives
not his own. If you want to be a priest of Jesus with joy.” And Blessed Julian of Norwich once
Christ then you will have to change who you are in wrote: “The greatest honor and glory you can give
this regard, with God’s grace. You have to learn to to almighty God, greater than all your sacrifices and
relax and smile.” A dour man will not be offerings, is to live your life happily, joyfully,
approachable to people in the parish unless he learns because of the knowledge of his love.”
to look at people around him, smile, laugh, and In the seminary, we watch our men to see if they
show that he has the joy of Christ. This is what a laugh, if they smile often, and if they show joy. In
truly human person does. I remember the famous light of the aforementioned psychological and
documentary about Blessed Mother Teresa of emotional pain, some men will have a more difficult
Calcutta created by Malcom Muggeridge-the film
that first made Mother Teresa famous. At one point, time doing this than others. Nonetheless, laughter is
it showed Mother Teresa getting into a car as she good medicine.
was leaving one of her convents. She rolled down
the window, pointed at a certain sister and said, From the Book
“Somebody make that sister laugh!” She certainly “To Save a Thousand Souls”
understood the importance of joy in living the Fr. Brett A. Brannen
O Jesus,
Our Eternal Pastor,
Deign to look with merciful eyes
Upon this part of your loving flock.
Lord, we need a large number of priests,
and men and women consecrated to the
religious life.
Multiply vocations, This week please pray for
Simon Stehr.
And sanctify more and more our priests,
He is Originally from Chehalis
And those consecrated in the religious life. and is a seminarian with the
We ask you all this through the Immaculate Archdiocese of Seattle. He is
taking College III Classes at
Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, your sweet and holy
Bishop White Seminary.
Mother.
Jesus give us priests according to your heart.
Jesus, savior of all people,
save them, save them!
For information on becoming a Religious Priest Missionary of the Holy Spirit or
a Diocesan Priest contact one of the following people: Serra Club: Arthur Adams
Priests: Fr. Jose Ugalde, M.Sp.S.
Fr. Jesus Sanchez, M.Sp.S.
The Ascension of the Lord, 05/24/2020 | SETON Sunday News | 9
As
. we all know, the “social distancing” practices
and suspension of gathering for Mass have created
unique challenges to the way we practice our faith.
Nothing is more important than all of us taking the
necessary steps to protect and ensure the health and
well-being of our families, friends, neighbors, as well
as our parish.
Although we are physically separated from the
Eucharist---our church is alive and still on mission.
This year our parish share of the Appeal is
$151,672. If we exceed this goal, all excess payments
received will come back to us and we will put that
towards recovery of lost offertory donations.
In addition, this year 10% of all the funds collected
through the ACA (excluding our rebate) will be placed
into a special Parish Solidarity Fund at the
Archdiocese.
In this way, your donations will help us, but will
also help other parishes recover.
The reality is that many of your fellow parishioners
may not be able to participate this year, so your support
is more important than ever.
Be assured of my gratitude for your gift –whatever
the amount— and of my continuing prayers for you and
your loved ones!
Fr. Jose Ugalde MSpS
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MINISTRIES & GROUPS Please keep the sick among us in your prayers, especially:
Alpha, Roger Ditto and Lisa Nelson
Altar Servers, Jane McKenzie and Veronica Cardona Dorathy Ambrozic Tom Gresczyk Herb Schafer
Apostleship of the Cross, Marcia Gimenez Salvador Andrada Richard Gross Gladdis Schafer
Bible Study in English, Julie Jones Rudy Aviles Virginia Guzman Sharon Schafer
Bible Study in Spanish, Marcia Gimenez
Tom Bender Dee Holiday- Jim Sloane
Catholic Social Teachings Min, Jane Smoke/Karyn Sullivan
Coffee & Donuts, Roger Ditto and Lisa Nelson Don Bender Osborne Judy Sloane
EMEs, Ana May Apin and Cuquita Cardona Jane Bentley Louise Hundertmark John Sloane
Encuentro Matrimonial, Raquel y Antonio Ramírez Janet Paul- Boers David Hurtado Leticia Solorzano
Eucharistic Adoration, Kimie Mori Shawna Boger Steve Jasmer Fran Sphung
Funeral Committee, Marianne Iwamoto Tyler Brown Rosemary Jesmer Harry St Nicholas
Good Samaritans, in transition
Sharyl Buehler Steven Jesmer Adrienne Steuer
Guadalupe Committee, Carmen Ramos
Homebound Ministers, Marianne Iwamoto Cindy Burby Helen Johnston Francis Sullivan
Hospitality Team, Tony Fletcher Rick Burns Alfredo Lazaga James Sullivan
Lectors, Niki Gagner and Elvira Hernandez Tom Burns Arcely Lazaga Michael Trupiano
Linens, Marcia Gimenez Ian Bridges Christopher Leon Peter Valdez
“Luz y Vida” Prayer Group, Jose & Angelica Velazquez Ruth Carpizo Jennie Leyva Alexa Vazquez
Music Coordinator, Kathy Egashira
Claire Carter David McDaniel Neveha Velazquez
Pastoral Council, Paul Gallagher/Gerry Apin
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Joan Kluck Eulalia Castillo Elisa Mogollan Evelio Villalobos
Prayer Team, Rolf Augustine Jason Consolacion Jim Moran Vladimir Vozar
Pro-Life Ministry, Karen Salvati Magaly Cristerna Maria Muniz- Rosemary Wentz
Rise, Kianna Garmanian Ed Crull Valdovinez Barb West
Sacramentors, Scott Occhiuto Gary Darnell Yolanda Noblezada Tami Wyatt
Simbang Gabi, Gerry Apin
Sharyl Davis Selena Oceguedal- Jorge Zepeda
Stavros, Jim Krieger and Marcia Gimenez
Symbolon, Roger Ditto and Lisa Nelson Mary Deering Hernandez Beatrice Zorzi
Velankanni Community, Johnson Andrews & Benson Babu Alex De Leon Diaz Teresa Paris
Women’s Fellowship, Mary Christie Saul Diaz Elamar Perez
Billie Dougherty Margarita Perez
COLLABORATORS IN MINISTRY
Anna Epps Margaret Quigley
Cascade Serra Club, Ken Christie Devlynn Ferguson Michael Quigley
Catholic Daughters, Kathy Taylor Fran Fielden Ritzy Rafer
Knights of Columbus, Frank Celli
Jason Gagner Teresita Ramos
St. Vincent de Paul 425-355-3504 Ricardo Garcia Arnold Rivera
Annie Gillen Joyce Rosas
Rebecca Go Florentine Ruhland
Contact for all ministries info@easbothell.org Lupita Gonzalez Jesus Sanchez Sr.
Mention the ministry in the subject line.
May the Father bless you, the Son heal you and
the Holy Spirit comfort you. Amen.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Counseling 425-257-2111 or 888-240-8572 To add/remove someone on this list, please contact
Eduardo Cardona (425) 481-9358 ext 314 or email:
eduardo@easbothell.org Si quisiera añadir/remover a
alguien a esta lista, comuníquese a la oficina parroquial.
Harvey Funeral Home
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