SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
December 14, 2014
Sun.
K OF C PANCAKE BREAKFAST
9:30am
Kindergarten Religious Ed/Cl
1:00pm
Baptisms/Ch
4:30pm
SPY Band/Ch
5:45pm
SPY/Cl
7:00pm
Rosary/EC
7:30pm
SPY/Cl
Mon.
12/15
5:00pm
Religious Education /Cl
6:30pm Adult Handbell Choir/Ch
6:30pm
Rosary for the Military/EC
6:45pm
Religious Education/Cl
7:00pm Advent Penance Service AT ST. PIUS X PARISH
Tues.
12/16
10:00am MOM’s Group/PAC
6:00pm
Religious Education /Cl
Wed.
12/17
9:30am
Seton PreSchool
10:00am Scripture Study/Cl-7&9
4:30pm
Children’s Choir
6:00pm
K of C Assembly/Cl-7&9
7:00pm
Adult Choir/Ch
7:00pm
Pastoral Council/Cl-A
Thurs. 12/18
9:30am
Seton PreSchool
7:00pm
RCIA/Cl-7&9
Fri.
12/19
9:30am
Seton PreSchool
Sun.
12/21
7:00pm
Rosary/EC
MONDAY DECEMBER 15
(Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a/Matthew 21:23-27)
8:30 A.M.
Dottie VanOrman
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 16
(Zephaniah 3:-12, 9-13/Matthew 21:28-32)
8:30 A.M.
Joseph Bauman
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17
(Genesis 49:2, 8-10/Matthew 1:1-17)
8:30 A.M.
Bob Riley
THURSDAY DECEMBER 18
(Jeremiah 23:5-8/Matthew 1:18-25
8:30 A.M.
Christi Rogers
FRIDAY
DECEMBER 19
(Judges 13:2-7. 24-25a/Luke 1:5-25)
8:30 A.M.
Mary Ann Claprood
12/14
FINANCE INFORMATION
OFFERTORY INFORMATION
December 7th
Year to Date
ACTUAL
$38,644.00
$519,027.00
BUDGET
$16,184.00
$506,236.00
Last Year to Date
505,271.00
95 Weekly Simplicity Giving Families (EFT) …$2852.00
197 Monthly Simplicity Giving Families …$22,439.00
2 Quarterly Simplicity Giving Families….$1200.00
Call the Parish Office at 833-0482 to sign-up for EFT.
Children’s Weekly Offertory
$2.00 (2 envelopes)
SATURDAY DECEMBER 20
5:00 P.M.
Bob McNicol
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 21
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:00 A.M.
Ruth Wenger
9:30 A.M.
Roger Williams
11:15 A.M. For the People
TO PREPARE FOR SUNDAY LITURGY
DECEMBER 21, 2014
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
FIRST READING:
2 SAMUEL 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
SECOND READING: ROMANS 16:25-27
GOSPEL:
LUKE 1:26-28
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
“Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired
sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active
ministry,” writes a religious sister. Your gift to today’s
collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious provides
vital support for the retirement needs of senior sisters,
brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure that
younger members can continue the good works of their
elders!
REJOICE
Be filled with joy. Pray constantly. Give God thanks
because the Lord expects us to give thanks and praise in
Christ Jesus. Jesus comes with good news to free us and to
clothe us with salvation. With the bridal cloak to shield us,
the church helps us witness to the bright divine light of the
Lord in our lives. Each event in our life is part of the coming
of the Lord; John the Baptizer announces Jesus’ arrival. Will
we receive him – with his cross – joyfully?
NEEDED: Cooks to prepare casseroles AND food donations
to feed the volunteers working during the Portsmouth
Outreach program. **Food donations for breakfast, lunch
and dinner are all needed.
**General paper good supplies are also needed.
**Check out the sign-up sheets posted on the board outside
of Herrmann Hall for specific details. To help, please contact
Laura Keen at rkeen@insight.rr.com or 614-834-3427.
Thank You!
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD. © 1999 OCP. All rights reserved.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Pastor’s Reflection
This Monday, Dec. 15th at 7:00 p.m. we are having our
Advent Penance Service at St. Pius X Church. We all
probably have a long list of preparations that need to be
completed between now and Christmas. As you review this
list, how much includes your own spiritual preparation?
There is no better way to prepare for Christmas than to
receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. As we rid our lives
of sin, we are making room for Christ to dwell in our lives.
This is the heart of Christmas, and why it is so appropriate to
receive this sacrament at this time of the year. There will be
many visiting confessors to accommodate everyone who
attends. Take advantage of the graces that will be afforded
to you this night.
Joshua Abbarno
Mary Amrine
Erin Barlay
Jacob Brewer
Annie Davis Brown
Coelleen Burns
Stacey Carmen
Richard Carrier
Barbara Cartee
Stacy Cesarz
Kathy Chapman
Kelli Collins
Richard Colombini Vincent Colombini
Isabella Comer
Dorothy Connor
Debra Cunningham
Tracey DelMatto
Barbara Devine
Jorge Dias
Tom Dohar
Colin Donohue Millie Egan
Vincent Fox
Rita Gallagher
John Gentile
Mary Getreu
James Glaze Gerardo Gonzalez
Barbara Grothjan
Phyllis Hackett
Mackenzie Hedges
Maria Hernandez
Ashley Hohman Brian Holland
David Hoy
Barbara Hufford
Bill Hughes
Lynn Kartavich
Nancy Kinker
Paul Kinker
Pete Knoll
Cris Kraft
Barbara Krajewski
Justin Lane
Sister Mary Louis, O.P Kathy Marofsky Mary Lynn Marx
Sally McAllister
Betty McLaren
Barb Metz
Maria Miller
Mary Mitchell
Scott Mucha
Laurie
Mullins
Daniel M. Murphy
Norma Nolen
Al Olson
Sara Stiles Owen
Mary Piek
Bridget
Reitano Jennifer Rice
Samuel Riega
Pam
Roberts Kathy Rosheisen
Ed Ruef
James
Saling Jeff Samborsky
Rodolfo Santzo
Catherina
Schiano
Luciano Serraglio
Robert Seymour Keith
Shawver Steve Skinner
Matt Steele Rodney
Stemen Jerry Stiles
Natalie Volosin
Anna
Waddell
Butch Walker
Mary White
JoMarie Williams Laura Williams
Donna Wood
Sue Woodside
Rachel Yarbough
Dottie Zahner
This weekend we have the annual collection for the
Retirement Fund for Religious. Senior Catholic sisters,
brothers, and religious order priests have spent their lives
ministering to others often for little. Their sacrifices now
leave their religious communities without adequate savings
for retirement and health care. Your gift to the collection for
the Retirement Fund for Religious supports the day-to-day
care of roughly 35,000 senior religious, providing necessities
such as prescription medications and nursing care. Please
give to those who have given a lifetime. We thank God this
day for those who have not only taught us our ABCs, but also
to love God! Show your gratitude by giving generously to
this collection.
Our Renovation Committee is completing its work with our
architects on the Design Development phase of our
renovation project for our church. We are prepared to now
have a parish meeting to share the results of this work. We
will do this on Sunday, Jan. 25th immediately after the 11:15
Mass in Herrmann Hall. Mark that date now on your 2015
calendars.
REST IN PEACE
John “T” Jurcyk
ATTENTION WIDOWED WOMEN
Holidays got you down? Are you interested in getting
together with other widowed women for support and
company? A Gals and Pals Club may be what you need! If
you are interested, please call Donna Patterson at 740-8624217.
December 15, 2014
Advent Penance Service
7:00pm at St. Pius X in Reynoldsburg
J.O.I.N.
JOIN can use bottles of shampoo, conditioner, soaps, and
mouthwash. Hotel-sized items are perfect for handing out to
clients. There is also a great need for cleaning items. Please
drop off items in the designated container in Herrmann Hall.
December 24, 2014
Christmas Eve
Masses at: 4:00pm, 6:00pm and 11:00pm
December 25, 2014
Christmas Day
Mass at 9:30am
CAN OF THE MONTH: Portsmouth Food Drive!
During the months of November and December our parish
will be collecting for the Portsmouth Food Drive. Can of the
Month which collects for the Pickerington and St. Philip
Food Pantries will resume in January. Thank you!
2014 CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS
Due to the holiday schedules, your flower donations must be
returned to the parish office no later than, December 17th for
publication in the Christmas bulletins.
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SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
December 14, 2014
MOM’S GROUP
Take Note: the MOM’s group has a new email:
setonmomsgroup@gmail.com. Anytime is a great time to
join the MOMs Group. Please contact Megan OstermanCaltrider for more info. 614-464-7400.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY
COMMUNION (EMHC): A few parishioners have asked if
we will be having EMHC training in the near future. If you
are a practicing Catholic and have been Confirmed and would
like to become an EMHC, please contact Deacon Hector at
hraymond@#setonparish.com or by calling 614-833-0482,
ext. 243.
For Preschool information please contact Dian
Fogus at 833-0482 ext. 229 or sppteam@sbcglobal.net.
Office hours are Tuesday 8:30-11:30am, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday 8am-3pm.
HOMEWARD BOUND
HOMEWARD BOUND, formerly known as Catholics
Returning Home, is a ministry of support for those who have
been away from the Church for a while and are inte4rested in
returning. This ministry is ongoing throughout the year with
team members ready to meet one on one anytime with
someone who has an interest. If you know someone who
would like to return to the Church please have them contact
the parish office (833-0482) and a team member will be
happy to contact them.
DRE: MJ Sobczyk833-0485, ext. 225 or
mjsobczyk@setonparish.com.
This is the last week of classes. Please bring in your
donations for the Portsmouth Outreach! Merry Christmas to
all! The Religious Education offices will be closed starting
December 18th. Classes resume the week of January 4th.
This week at Saint Pius X School…
Tues., Dec. 16 Students attend 8:30am Mass
3rd and 4th grade Christmas Show, 1:30 and 7pm
Fri., Dec. 19
Kindergarten Christmas Show, 8:30am
Blue and Gold Choir concert for students, 10am
Classroom Christmas parties
SCAAP Day
Christmas vacation begins at dismissal
The sounds of the season continue this week at Saint Pius X
School! Our 3rd and 4th grade students will perform “The
Bells of Glocken” this Tuesday at 1:30pm for the students
and staff and at 7pm for families and friends. Both
performances are in St. Pius X Church.
Our Kindergartners will take center stage on Friday morning,
December 19 singing a variety of Christmas songs for family
and friends and their 6th grade buddies! The students will
perform in the gym at 8:30am.
Finally, our Blue and God choirs will share their
extraordinary performance with the student body on
December 19 at 10am.
6th Grade student Piper won the 2014 St. Pius X School
Spelling Bee! Piper will now advance to take an exam to
qualify for the Ohio University Spelling Bee in April. Good
luck, Piper!
Friday, December 19 is the final day of school before
Christmas vacation! Classes resume and the office reopens
on Monday, January 5. On behalf of the administration,
faculty, staff and students of St. Pius X School, we wish all a
very Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Healthy
New Year!
Seton Parish Youth, it’s more than a class it’s about a
relationship with Christ. SPY offers activities and
opportunities for all students in grades 7-12 year round!
ONLINE: www.setonparishyouth.org
Barbara Serrano, Youth Minister
(614)833-0485, ext. #228 bserrano@setonparish.com
Seton Parish Youth March for Life 2015
LAST CHANCE to get on the bus! Hurry…spaces are
filling up fast! This is a two-day, one-night trip to
Washington, D.C. at the cost of $140 per student. Cost
includes bus fare, hotel room (based on a four-person
occupancy) and March for Life events.
Our trip is supported by the Knights of Columbus – Seton
Parish Council #11187. It takes place on January 21-22 with
the March for Life at 12noon on the Mall in Washington,
D.C.. Seton Parish Youth has spaces available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. In order to register you must submit a
completed registration form and payment to the Youth
Ministry Office. Forms are available online
(www.setonparishyouth.org) or outside of the Youth Ministry
Office.
2015 Junior High Bosco Bash
Featuring Father Steve Ryan on Saturday, January 31, 2015
from 2pm-9pm. $20.00 per person (includes dinner and tshirt). More information available on the SPY website at
www.setonparishyouth.org.
AVISO IMPORTANTE AL PUBLICO
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examen? Necesita ayuda para leer y escribir en ingles? Yo te enseno
gratuitamente! Tel: Bernardo A- 740-862-8262.
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE
There will be an Advent Penance Service at St. Pius X
Church in Reynoldsburg on Monday, December 15th, at
7:00pm.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
January 11th and
February 8th
Patton Michael Conover
Son of Kristopher and Kelly Conover
Colleen Ann Dolan
Daughter of Kevin and Stephanie Dolan
Siena Catherine Drouillard
Daughter of Richard and Amanda Drouillard
Alma Marie Obert
Daughter of the late Mike Obert and Danielle Geiser
Gabriella Alexandra Rose Parker
Daughter of Heath and Angela Parker
Abryana Marie Prato
Daughter of Anthony and Candase Prato
Miles Edward Raynak
Son of Jeremy and Erin Raynak
K OF C COUNCIL 11187 SCHOLARSHIP
Calling all children and grandchildren of the Knights of
Columbus Council 11187 (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton), who are
attending Catholic grade school (grades 4-8) or Cathol8ic
high school. To encourage and support Catholic education,
the K of C Council 11187 is again offering scholarship(s).
For more information and an application for the 2014/2015
scholarship, visit www.kofc11187.com/scholarship.htm. The
due date for the application is March 1, 2015.
CATHOLIC CD’s and Books
Learn more about your Catholic faith. Various Catholic CD’s
are now available the Welcome Center. They are provided
for an affordable, suggested donation. Spanish titles are
available.
March for Life Bus Trip to Washington, DC
Over 55,000,000 million babies have been killed since
abortion was legalized in the U.S.? Let’s stop this senseless
slaughter of innocent children!
Seton Council #11187 Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a
bus trip to the 42nd March for Life in Washington, D.C. to
remember the 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision that
legalized abortion. If you have never come, now is the time
to join us on this wonderful trip.
The two day, one night trip will take place on Wednesday,
January 21st, and Thursday, January 22nd. We will attend the
Vigil Mass for Life, stay in the Holiday Inn in downtown
Washington and attend Pro-Life functions or the Youth Rally
and Mass for Life before going to the March itself. The cost
of the trip is $190 per person, based on 2 people per room
occupancy. All are welcome – bring friends, family,
neighbors!
Seats are going fast and the registration deadline is December
15, so please contact Edd Chinnock at echinnock@aol.com or
740-927-5099 for more information or registration forms
(also at www.setonparish.com). Come help us change this
law!
SAGES
We will take our winter break and will not be meeting during
January and February. Meetings will resume in March.
SLEEPING BAG MINISTRY
We meet on Wednesdays at 10am in the PAC. Seton
Homeless Comfort Crew Elaine Fairchild 614-864-2637
setonhomelesscomfortcrew@gmail.com
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GOLF LEAGUE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS
Please contact John Pizzuto if you are interested in golfing on
a league this spring/summer. The league meets on Thursday
evenings at Cumberland Trails in Pataskala. John can be
reached at 614-759-9770 or 614-738-2994.
A Note From Perpetual Adoration:
Looking for a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of
the holidays? You are always welcome to stop, pray and
reflect on the season in the Eucharistic Chapel. Would you
be willing to commit to one hour a week to spend time in
quiet reflection? Please call Paul and Shirley Thoburn at
833-1288 to see what hours need filled.
LENTEN WOMEN’S RETREAT
Women…for just one week-end put away your cell phone, IPad and computer and spend some quiet time with God by
coming to a SILENT retreat for women March 6, 7, & 8,
2015 at St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad Street,
Columbus, OH 43213. This Lenten retreat begins at 5:30
p.m. Friday evening and ends Sunday at noon. Fr. Cassian
Derbes, O. P., Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick Church
Columbus, will be the retreat master. The fee of $125 covers
two nights in a private room and six meals. Financial help is
available, if needed. For registration information send e-mail
to retreatleague@gmail.com or call CLRL President Betsy
Isett, at 614-235-8204. Deadline is February 1, 2015. Space
is limited and fills quickly. Please respond soon. God is
calling you.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Married couples can directly make Christ present in their
homes and in the world by attending a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter weekend, and then focusing for just 20 minutes a
day. Plan ahead for one of the next two weekends in
Columbus: in the new year on February 13-15 and April 1012. For more information or to register, contact Paul and
Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or visit our website at
www.wwmecolumbus.org.
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SETON PARISH
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
December 14, 2014
O’Connell, Lorraine Rossi-Sharon, William Sharon, Rodney
Williams
Greeters: Ashwin Briggs, Mark Briggs, Katrina Briggs,
Skyler Briggs
Nursery: Howard Lockhart and Kollene Lukuch
CLOW: PreK-1: Michelle Glanzman, Sharon Linard
Grades 2-4: Anita Groene, Brandt Groene
Welcome Center: Eileen Dunbar
11:15am: Mass Coordinator: Wayne Patterson, Danielle
Sillings
Servers: Carly Christy, Emily Lucas, Emma Sillings, Gabe
Vogel
Lectors: Aaron Christy, Glen Williams
EMHC: Marcia Gimeson, Joseph Koesters, Kelly Koesters,
Cecilia Krause, Stephen Patterson, Barbara Russell, Danielle
Sillings, Michael Sillings, Linda Strait
Greeters: Joyce McVicker, Adam McVicker, Ryan
McVicker, Don Shaffer
Nursery: The Mathias Family
CLOW: PreK-1: Christy Healy, Greg Eyerman
Grades 2-4: Cathleen Opperman, Megan McFaul
Welcome Center: Mike Mahoney
Collection Counters: Team #7: Bob and Pat Blades, Dan
and Rosemary O’Leary, Debbie Ruechert, Arlene and Ray
Kroll, Linda Stevens
BETHESDA HEALING MINISTRY
At the Bethesda Healing Ministry it is safe to talk about the
pain in your heart and find comfort in the sharing. Or sit in
quiet as others witness the healing and hope you so desire.
Confidential lines: 614-309-0157 or 614-309-2651.
Un ministerio de sanacion para los que sufren despues de un
aborto: Si quieres hablar con alguien en espanol, favor de
llamar 614-309-0810.
WILDERNESS OUTREACH ADVENT HIKE,
ADORATION AND VIGIL MASS
This year’s Wilderness Outreach Advent Hike will be held on
Saturday, December 20th at Tar Hollow State Park, and has
something to offer to all Catholic men and boys.
Participants can choose between doing a 20-mile or 10-mile
hike (10-mile hikers can hike in the morning or afternoon).
The morning hike will begin at 7:30am with Morning Prayer
at the Fire Tower.
The afternoon hike will begin at 12noon from the Big Shelter
House, north of Pine Lake (in the Ross Hollow campground).
At 4pm, prior to Adoration and the Celebration of the Vigil
Mass, Fr. Brian Doer will make a presentation on masculine
spirituality.
If you are interested in helping or participating please contact
John at 614-679-6761 or john@wildernessoutreach.net.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Ministry Schedule For DECEMBER 20/21
4:00pm (Church) Mass Coordinator: Michael Sillings
Servers: Andrew Donley, Alicia Donley, Matthew Oboy,
Sarah Oboy
Lectors: Sally Carothers, Harold Clyburn
EMHC: Tim Bowie, Marcia Buckley, Edd Chinnock, Marcia
Gimeson, Susan Kolb, Danielle Sillings, Michael Sillings,
Patty Woods
4:00pm (PAC) Mass Coordinator: Russ Ridgeway
Servers: Braeden Craig, Andrew Hoffman
Lectors: David Hopkins, Scott Huffman
EMHC: Tricia Gegorski
6:00pm Mass Coordinator:
Servers: Emily Goddard, Adam McVicker, Dawson Obert,
Hanna Piper
Lectors: Richard Petersen, Jim Thesing
EMHC: Sheila Marsh, Frank Piper, Christopher Reale,
Barbara Russell, Penny Taylor, Larry Taylor
11:00pm Mass Coordinator: Wayne Patterson, Russ
Ridgeway
Servers: Jason Trapp
Lectors: Debbie Bier, Debbie Clegg
EMHC: David Hopkins, Erin Ridgeway, Lorraine
Rossi=Sharon, William Sharon
5:00pm Mass Coordinator: Michael Barnett
Servers: Maggie Farrell, James Farrell, Ellie Morrow, Chase
Siefker
Lectors: Gerry Nelson, Christopher Reale
EMHC: Linda Barnett, Marcia Buckley, Vicki Larmee, Barb
McAllister, Dave McAllister, Peg McVicker, Patrick Shea,
Melissa Siefker, Christopher Siefker, Sandra Stewart
Greeters: Jack Buckley, Carolyn Koblinski, Bill Yantko,
Geralyn Yantko
Welcome Center: Cindy Drees
8:00am Mass Coordinator: Russ Ridgeway
Servers: Timothy Hopkins, Danny Hopkins, Rebecca
LeMay, Samuel LeMay
Lectors: Brian Drufke, Susan Kolb
EMHC: Barb Besancon, Debbie Clegg, Mary Monk, Adam
Nowocin, Diane Paxton, Eleanor Samborsky, Carol Schmidt,
Carol Smith
Greeters: Betty Crock, Wannitta Dennis, Mary Jane Himes,
Jim Paxton
Welcome Center: Dennis and Diannia O’Connor
9:30am Mass Coordinator: Len Fatica, Gerri Kingera, Jim
Thesing
Servers: Isaac Glanzman, Anna Glanzman, Tyler Naegle,
Sean Peterson
Lector: Richard Petersen, Nancy Price
EMHC: Marge Bierly, Michael Glanzman, Charles Johnson,
Melody Johnson, Rosa Krummen, Carol O’Connell, bill
CHRISTMAS DAY
9:30am Mass Coordinator: Wayne Patterson
Servers:
Lectors:
EMHC: Marcia Buckley, Carolyn Koblinski, Rick Kuhn,
Dave Lauzau, Kim Lauzau, Eleanor Samborsky
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