PASTORAL OFFICE

Rev. Msgr. Conor J. McGrath Pastor Fr. Roberto V. Rosales Parochial Vicar Lee Jan Deacon deaconlee@seaschurch.com Ed Gordon Liturgical Ministry Coordinator ed@seaschurch.com Sarah Rehkopf Pastoral Coordinator sarah@seaschurch.com Susan Ramsower Music Director susan@seaschurch.com Michelle Marroquin Communications michelle@seaschurch.com Deana Giuliani Parish Accountant deana@seaschurch.com Anna Cantu Administrative Assistant anna@seaschurch.com A J Rabel Plant Manager ajrabel@seaschurch.com Dr. Maria Leavy Hoelscher Counseling 210-364-2215 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE

Staff Hours M-Th 8:30 am –2:30 pm

Valerie Trevino valerie@seaschurch.com Faith Formation Administrator Ana Holbrook ana@seaschurch.com Administrative Assistant Elena Menchero elena@seaschurch.com Good Shepherd Coordinator Heidi Neuenfeldt heidi@seaschurch.com Elementary Coordinator Luis Ramirez luis@seaschurch.com Middle School Coordinator Lisa Casas lisa@seaschurch.com High School Coordinator Dina Selva dina@seaschurch.com Confirmation Coordinator

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Baptism: Please call the office to make an appointment for your child to be baptized. Our next Baptism class is October 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Day Chapel. Monthly baptism classes are listed at seaschurch.com/baptism. Wedding: Couples who would like to be married at our church need to be registered parishioners. Please call the parish office and make an initial appointment with the Pastor at least six months in advance of the wedding date. RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith or considering becoming a Catholic? Are you an adult Cath-olic wanting to prepare for Eucharist and Confirmation? Please call the office for more information at 210-698-1941 or email Ed Gordon, ed@seaschurch.com. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to make an appointment. Funerals: If you have a loved one who has passed away, please call the parish office to let us know or to arrange a funeral.

Prayers for the Sick We ask God to bless all those who are ill and have asked us to pray for them. To have the Ministers of Care pray for your loved one by names, please email an-na@seaschurch.com or call the parish office. Be attentive to the voice of Grace

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Welcome to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm (closed for lunch 12-1pm) (210) 698-1941 | Fax: (210) 698-1983 |

8500 Cross Mountain Trail | San Antonio TX 78255 | seaschurch.com.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

We are so happy that you have joined us, and we hope that you will find our church to be the spiritual home you desire. We are blessed with a community of sincere and caring people who want to make you feel at home. To register as a parishioner go to www.seaschurch.com.

Mass Intentions 8:00 am Monday, October 1 Daniel Ramon † Daniel & Janeth Rodriguez Presider: Fr. Robert 8:00 am Tuesday, October 2 Raquel C. Sanchez † Presider : Fr. George 8:00 am Wednesday, October 3 Mark Mulgrew † Presider: Fr. Conor 8:00 am Thursday, October 4 Liam Coonan † Presider: Fr. Robert 8:00 am Friday, October 5 Genoveba Rosales † Presider: Fr. Conor 5:00 pm Saturday, October 6 Evelyn Skinner † Patricia Chavez † Presider: Fr. Conor Sunday, October 7 8:00 am Harry & Ann Ackroyd Albert Iannucci Presider: Fr. Conor 9:30 am Susan Oliver † Charles Elizondo † Presider: Fr. Conor 11:30 am Cervone Family Maria Alta Gracia Reyna † Presider: Fr. Roger 1:00 pm Patricia Chavez † Jorge Vasquez † Presider: Fr. Robert 7:00 pm SEAS Parishioners Presider: Fr. Conor

MASS TIMES

Saturday Vigil 5 pm Sunday 8 am, 9:30 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm (SPANISH), 7 pm Daily Mass 8 am Reconciliation Saturday, 4 pm Adoration Wednesday, 8:30 am - 8 pm

Faith Formation News Registration is open for all faith formation classes! We are looking forward to a great year of learning about our Catholic faith, preparing for sacraments, and exploring the Word of God! Go to seaschurch.com for more information or scan the QR code to register!

Robert Castillo, Peter Greenburg, Roy Vaughn, Matt Pryor, Miguel T. Sotello and Ron Wyble, deployed to Iraq. Bruce Balvin, Luis A. Ramos, Zac Gerner, Jordan Bittner and Anthony Delga-do, Jr. ,and Christopher Le Comte in Germany, Zachary Williams in Ethiopia and Mack Peter in Colombia. Austin Reyes in S. Korea. Thomas Sweet in Afghanistan. Dylan Johnson in Okina-wa Japan.

Weekly Offertory September 22/23

$ 25,705.78 Second Collection Oct7/8 Hope for the future

Catholic Schools

This Week at SEAS Monday, October 1 7:00 pm Lector Training Marron Ctr. 7:00pm Apostleship of the Cross Marron Ctr. Tuesday, October 2 9:00 am Rosary Making Seton Hall 7:00 pm Young Adult Ministry Marron Ctr. 6:30 pm FF Elem. Tchr. Wrkshp Marron Ctr. 7:00 pm RCIA Seton Hall Wednesday, October 3 9:00 am & “The Psalms” Study Seton Hall 7:00 pm 6:30 pm Confirmation Class Marron Ctr. 7:00 pm ACTS Core Marron Ctr. Thursday, October 4 All Day Good Shepherd Trng. Marron Ctr. 6:00 pm CDA Meeting Seton Hall 7;00 pm EM Training Church 7:30 pm Spanish Choir Church Friday, October 5 All Day Good Shepherd Trng. Marron Ctr. 9:00 am CDA Rosary Church Saturday, October 6 All Day Good Shepherd Trng. Marron Ctr. 8:00 am CDA Day of Reflection Marron Ctr. Sunday, October 7 All Day Good Shepherd Trng. Marron Ctr.

Building Update A respite in the rain has meant that construction of the new Faith Formation Center is going forward at full speed! Insulation and waterproofing is under-way on the west wing, which is the teen wing of the building. Foundation work will begin on the atrium and the elementary wing of the building. In order to be ready for the opening day of faith formation, work has started on the path between the Marron Center and the church and the new parking lot.

The Psalms tell the "inside" story, which comes from the deeply personal perspec-tive of one who is seeking God. Our com-munication with God is enhanced by a deeper understanding of the book of Psalms and of the individual psalms that reside in each of our hearts. Join us as we

study this important book of the Bible. Beginning Wednesday, Octo-ber 3 and continuing through December 19, the Psalms class is of-fered either at 9 am or 7 pm.. Go to seaschurch.com to register or call the parish office.

Our second collection today is for Hope for the Future. The Mission of Hope for the Future is to fund every de-serving child whose family seeks the faith-filled and aca-demically rigorous education at one of our Catholic

schools. Since its inception in December 2006, Hope for the Future has awarded over $12 million in tuition assistance funds to 9,800 stu-dents. Each year, however, children remain on the waitlist—waiting for funding. You can help make a family’s dream of a Catholic educa-tion come true through your donation today.

THEY ARE HERE! Our pictorial di-rectories have arrived! Please pick up your copy after Mass or at the parish office during business

Divine Mercy Chaplet Won’t you join us on Wednesday, Octo-ber 3, at 6:30 in the cry room to recite the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy? Prior to praying the Chaplet we will pause to recall our special intentions and espe-cially the names of the sick and the dy-ing for whom we are praying. Everyone is welcome.

KNOW THE ANGELS Make yourself familiar with the angels, and be-hold them frequently in spirit. Without being seen, they are present with you. --St. Francis de Sales

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JOIN US FOR A DAY OF RECOLLECTION

A SPA-DAY FOR THE SOUL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

9 A.M.- 3 P.M.

THE MARRON CENTER AT SEAS

HOSTED BY CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS, SEAS COURT 2662

Catholic Daughters invites all ladies of the Parish to join them for this Day of Recollection. The Day will begin with Mass in the Marron Center, followed by coffee/snacks, a featured speaker, Alexandra Kubebatu – “Journey of the Soul.” There will be other prayerful activities, plus an opportunity for Confession over the noon-hour. THE $20 fee includes lunch and snacks. REGISTER BY CONTACTING – CRISTINA WITHAM, 210-632-1839

Meet our new EDGE Coordinator We would like to introduce Luis Ramirez as our new coor-dinator of our middle school faith formation program, EDGE. Luis and his wife, Liz, have been parishioners at SEAS for the past 12 years.

Luis has been active in several SEAS ministries including Men’s ACTS, Encuentro, and RCIA. He also serves as a sacristan. After retiring from USAA, Luis was able to de-vote more time and energy to serving in the parish. He said he felt God was calling him to serve with the youth of our parish. “I’m so blessed to be coordinator of EDGE because it is such an amazing opportunity to accompany these in-credible young people on their faith journey.” He is also looking forward to working with the core volunteers, which is comprised of parishioners who are dedicated to strength-ening the connection between teens and their faith. “Together we are working to keep our young people en-gaged in the Gospel and in their Catholic faith.” The EDGE program begins Tuesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm in the Marron Center. To register your middle school student, please scan the QR code with your smart phone’s photo app.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time In these times of increasing disparity between the richest among us and the poorest, and the decline of the middle class, much discussion goes on over what constitutes a "living wage." With employers crying that higher wages will bankrupt them, and politicians warning that paying a living wage will destroy jobs, we see a dilemma over the treatment of the poor and the middle class. Unions, which once assured work-ers a voice in negotiations with employers, are be-coming weaker and are besieged by corporations and politicians. Where is God in all of this? The Letter of James speaks clearly and forcefully about the fate of the rich in their dealings with the poor and with workers. "Behold, the wages you with-held from the workers . . . are crying aloud . . . and . . . have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts." Those who are oppressed are equated with the suffering Christ, as the rich are addressed, "You have con-demned, you have murdered the righteous one; he offers you no resistance." Clearly, what we have done to the least ones, we have done to our Lord. ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE LORD When Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp, away from the other prophets, Joshua, Moses' beloved aide, urges Moses to stop them. Moses re-plies "Would that all the people of the LORD were prophets!" He proclaims that grace abounds for all and that the word of the Lord should be proclaimed by all the people. We see a similar situation in the Gospel of Mark. John tells Jesus that someone who does not follow him with them is driving out demons in Jesus' name. Jesus replies "Do not prevent him . . . For whoever is not against us is for us." In other words, Jesus is say-ing the same thing as Moses: Would that all the peo-ple prophesied in God's name! THE DEVASTATION OF SIN Jesus goes on to teach about sin and its consequenc-es. "Whoever causes one of these little ones who be-lieve in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea." By "little ones," Jesus means the humble followers as well as innocent children who love him. Certainly those who have abused chil-dren have not caused the children "to sin," but have made them victims of the worst kind of abuse. These people are worthy of condemnation. Jesus next points out something so strong in its con-demnation of sin that it alarms us when we hear it, knowing that we all are sinners. But Jesus often speaks in metaphors and parables, and it is not neces-sary to take his teaching about cutting off hands and feet and gouging out eyes literally. It can be taken to mean that if we are guilty of sin, we should make an immediate break from our sinfulness and return to God. Better to cut sin out of our life than to enter into eternal darkness.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12]

The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul; the decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. -- Psalm 19:8

There is so much to learn from these readings that we have many things to ponder and to pray about. Take advantage of these wise teachings to become closer to Christ and to treat one another with love and care. Today's Readings: Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario TODO EL PUEBLO DEL SEÑOR Cuando Eldad y Medad están profetizando en el campamen-to, lejos de los otros profetas, Josué, el amado ayudante de Moisés, le sugirió a Moisés que se los prohibiera. Moisés le respondió: "¿Crees que voy a ponerme celoso? Ojalá que todo el pueblo de Dios fuera profeta". Él proclama que la gracia abunda para todos y que la palabra del Señor debe proclamarse para todo el pueblo. Vemos una situación parecida en el Evangelio de Marcos. Juan le dice a Jesús que algunos que no lo siguen están ex-pulsando demonios en su nombre. Jesús les contesta: "No se lo prohíban. . . Todo aquel que no está contra nosotros , está a nuestro favor." En otras palabras, Jesús está diciendo lo mismo que ya Moisés había dicho: ¡Qué todo el pueblo pro-fetizará en nombre del Señor! LA DEVASTACIÓN DEL PECADO Jesús continua enseñando acerca del pecado y sus con-secuencias. "Al que sea ocasión de pecado para esta gente sencilla que cree en mí, más le valdría que le pusieran al cuello una de esas enormes piedras de molino y lo arrojaran al mar." Por "gente sencilla", Jesús quiere decir los segui-dores humildes y también los niños inocentes que lo aman. Ciertamente aquellos que han abusado niños no han causado a los niños "a pecar", sino que los han hecho victimas del peor tipo de abuso. Esas personas merecen ser condenadas. Luego, Jesús indica algo tan fuerte en su condenación del pecado que nos alarma cuando lo escuchamos, sabiendo que todos somos pecadores. Pero Jesús a menudo habla en me-táforas y parábolas, y que no es necesario tomar su ense-ñanza de cortar la mano o el pie o sacar el ojo literalmente. Se puede entender que si somos culpables del pecado, debe-mos romper de inmediato nuestra pecaminosidad y regresar a Dios. Mejor romper con el pecado en esta vida que entrar a la oscuridad eterna. Hay tanto por aprender de estas lecturas que tenemos muchas cosas para reflexionar y orar. Aprovecha estas sabi-as enseñanzas para acercarte a Cristo y tratar a tus prójimos con amor y cuidado. Lecturas de hoy: Nm 11:25-29; Sal 19 (18):8, 10, 12-13, 14; Sant 5:1-6; Mc 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1648 el franciscano Matías Abad llegó a la selva chocoana en la costa pacífica de Colombia. Allí, a pe-sar de los ataques indígenas en contra de los misioneros, pudo celebrar la fiesta de san Francisco (4 de octubre). Al pasar de los años la devoción a san Francisco en Chocó se convirtió en una mezcla de la fe católica, las religiones africanas y la brujería. Este sin-cretismo es una forma de superstición que busca utiliz-ar al santo en lugar de imitarlo. Esta confianza en imágenes y estatuas es común y has-ta peligrosa entre los latinoamericanos. Las hazañas de ciertas imágenes milagrosas llegan a proporciones ex-ageradas. Por ejemplo, la imagen de "san Pachito", como lo llaman los chocoanos, se le atribuye haber apagado un incendio que amenazaba la población. La pusieron delante de las llamas y las apagó con su pro-pio sudor. Hay que tener cuidado con la importancia de las imágenes sagradas de nuestras tradiciones. En un des-cuido pueden convertirse en ídolos o amuletos en lugar del recuerdo de la presencia divina y el desafío de vivir en santidad. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

El Apostolado de la Cruz nos ofrece un camino de vida que nos lleva a una trans- formación constante como personas y católicos en el mundo de hoy. Vivir en el espíritu de esta obra, santifi-candola cada dfa, enaltecerá el reinado del Espfritu San- to a través del hombre para que florezca la santidad y el amor en el mundo.

El Apostolado de la Cruz invita a todas las Senoras, a que re reunua los lunes por la noche en el Marron Center a la 7 pm.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church #515402 8500 Cross Mountain Trail San Antonio, TX 78255 TELEPHONE 210 698-1941 CONTACT PERSON Michelle Marroquin EMAIL: michelle@seaschurch.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 1:45 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 30 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS