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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22nd 2017
Halloween Carnival
School News
Girls Scout Children's Book Drive
SEAS Auction
Youth Events
In today’s gospel reading the Pharisees have laid a
carefully thought-out trap for Jesus. They are trying to
trick him into either saying that Jews should not pay the
census tax, in which case they could report him for ad-
vocating rebellion against Rome, or saying that Jews
should pay the tax, in which case they could discredit
him as a collaborator with a hated occupier.
It seemed to be a flawless plan. But, as usual, Jesus
could not be pinned down. Instead of making the
choice himself, Jesus invites his listeners to make the
choice. He says ‘Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s,
and to God what is God’s.’ Jesus is not commanding us
to divide our loyalties between God and the state, but
instead to choose fully one or the other.
This passage is frequently misinterpreted as Christ
commanding his followers to be loyal to the state in
temporal matters but loyal to God in spiritual matters.
In fact, it is exactly this sort of compartmentalization,
this dividing of loyalties, that Christ commands against.
Often we are faced with a choice between doing God’s
will and doing what the world presses us to do. In these
cases, instead of trying to split our loyalties, we should
always choose God. If we try to split our loyalties be-
tween God and the world, we end up compromising our
faith. We cannot serve two masters. In times of tempta-
tion we must choose one and not the other. —Fr. Patrick
Render Unto God
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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
2901 East Huffman Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
Phone……………….……...(907)345-4466
Fax…………….…………...(907) 345-6361
Web…….…………….…..www.akseas.net
Church Staff
Father Patrick Brosamer……… Ext. 716
Parochial Administrator [email protected]
Father Armand Dice……………Ext. 720
Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Father Steven Moore……………...Ext. 715
Priest In Residence [email protected]
Deacon Kurt Adler…..………….Ext. 717
Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School
2901 East Huffman Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99516
Phone……………………....(907) 345-3712
Fax………………….….…...(907) 345-2910
Web……..………..…..…..www.akseas.com
School Staff
Kathy Gustafson…………...…. 644-9723
Principal [email protected]
Peggy Dennehy…………………345-3712
Secretary [email protected]
Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows
P.O. Box 378
Girdwood, Alaska 99587
Phone……………….……...(907) 783-1171
Web…www.chapelourladyofthesnows.org
Maggie Donnelly………….…....529-4912
Mission Contact [email protected]
Joan Lower……………………...223-3112
Reservations
Bulletin Deadline
Wednesday at Noon
For Your Information… Visitors We welcome you! Please let one of our hospitality or pastoral ministers
know you’re visiting with us, so we can say hello!
New Parishioners We welcome all who wish to join our parish family! Please ask one of our
hospitality members for a registration form.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you are interested in becoming a Catholic please contact Mary Beth
Bragiel at 907-727-7456 or [email protected]
Perpetual Adoration For information on adoration or to sign up for a weekly hour with our
Lord, please contact Steve Siebs at 830-4472 or [email protected]
Sick and Homebound Please contact the Parish Office if you would like Communion brought to
you or a loved one, or if we can help you in any way.
Hospital Visits When you’re in the hospital and would like a visit, please let us know by
calling the Parish Office. Due to privacy policies, we will not be notified by
the hospital if you have been admitted. Please help us by calling.
Volunteer Hotline
Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for baptism prepara-
tion. Class dates vary to fit your needs.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Reconciliation is celebrated on Wednesday from 5:30 - 6pm and Saturday
from 4:00 - 5:00pm and any time by calling the Parish Office and talking
with a priest.
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Couples planning to marry are requested to make arrangements early, but
at least five months in advance of the proposed date.
+ MASS SCHEDULE +
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am 11:30am 5:30pm
Holy Days: 9:00am and 7:00pm
Monday to Friday: 9:00am
Rosary follows Mass
Reconciliation
Wednesday 5:30pm to 6:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm to 5pm
Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows Sundays: 6:00pm
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows is a mis-
sion of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's Church. The
Chapel is set in the small mountain community of
Girdwood. The Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows ,
with adjoining Meadows Community Center, is a
perfect setting for weddings, receptions, rehearsal
d i n n e r s , r e t r e a t s , a n d n o n p r o f i t
events. www.chapelourladyofthesnows.org
Adoration Hours Monday and Tuesday: 6:30pm —- 7:30pm
There will be no Wednesday Adoration Oct. 11th & 18th
Thursday: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Everyone is welcome for: Quiet Prayer, Meditation and
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mass Schedule and Intentions
10/21
10/22
10/23
10/24
10/25
10/26
10/27
10/28
10/29
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 Page 3
Mass Cards Giving the gift of a Mass is a wonderful way to celebrate a variety
of occasions in the lives of your family and friends. Be sure to
stop by the office to see our Mass Card selection which includes
cards for: Birthdays, Spiritual Intentions, Get Well, Anniversaries
and Repose of the Soul. We would be more than happy to help
you.
Gifts of Treasure
Liturgical Schedules Liturgical schedules for Sacristan, Hospitality and Lectors can
be found on our web site at www.akseas.net/
Ministries_Schedule.html
5:30 pm
8:30 am
2nd Int.
11:30 am
5:30 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am
2nd Int.
9:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
5:30 pm
2nd Int.
8:30 am
2nd Int.
11:30 am
2nd Int.
5:30 pm
Please Pray For:
David Fletcher
Michael Stolle
Billye Oefelein
Rosalba Piscetelli
Virginia Burgos
Darrell Surbano
Alice Canteen
Joaquin Lee Glad
Fr. Moore
Linda Lappi
Laurence Oraeki
James & Rosila Quest
Brian & Darlene Johnson
Ken Tibbetts
Bob Ourso
Julia Gebert
Franklin Gamboa
Rex Close
Repose of the Soul
Frances Trojack
Marion Calantonio
Patricia Christman
Jim & Carole Bosch
Oscar Morales
Father of Nori Kussro
Readings For The Week
Annual Budget FY18 $1,210,724.00
Year to Date Needed $354,924.00
Year to Date Received 10-15 $292,980.00
Sunday Collection 10-15 $18,975.00
Building Maintenance Fund 10-15 $82.00
World Mission Sunday $3,397.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Please consider using Online Giving. Go to akseas.net
and click on the online giving link—it’s quick and easy!
Your continuous support during the year sustains our parish.
Monday, October 23rd
9:00am Mass and Rosary
3:30pm Girl Scouts Mtg.
5:30 Girls Group
7:00pm CSSI Class
Tuesday, October 24th
9:00am Mass and Rosary
9:00am Morning Bible Study
9:00am Ladies Basketball
7:00pm RCIA
Wednesday, October 25th
6:00am CSSI Class
9:00am School Mass
10:00am Preschool Play-
group
5:30pm Reconciliation
5:45pm Yoga
6:30pm Boy/Cub Scouts
7:00 pm Pastoral Council
7:00pm Apologetics Class
Thursday, October 26th
9:00am Mass and Rosary
7:00pm Al-Anon (Room 1-3)
7:30 K of C Meeting
Friday, October 27th
9:00am Mass and Rosary
9:30am Art & Environment
6:00pm School Carnival
Saturday, October 28th
9:30am Altar Server Training
4:00pm Reconciliation
5:30pm Mass
Sunday, October 29th
8:30am Mass
10:00am CSSI Ldrs. Mtg.
10:00am Faith Formation
11:30am Mass
5:30pm Mass
BAPTISM CLASS
Is it time for your baby or young child to be
baptized? Come to the baptism class on
Sunday, November 12th , 2017 at 12:45pm
in the church foyer. For more information,
please contact: Sarah at 345-4466 or
Ann Gilbertson
June Goard
Buddie Oulliber
Bud & Doris Boettcher
People of the Parish
Buddie Oulliber
Emil Bartolowits
Frances Trojack
Steve Massey
Thanksgiving for the K of C
Frank & Jean Malachowski
John Cherven
Elliott Howard
Tom & Shea Tynan
Jim & Carole Bosch
Horacio Castillo III
Patricia Malneritch
People of the Parish
ROS
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Sp. Int.
ROS
Sp. Int.
Sp. Int.
ROS
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ROS
Sp. Int.
Monday, October 23rd
Romans 4:20-25
Luke 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75
Luke 12:13-21
Tuesday, October 24th
Romans 5:12. 15b, 17-19,
20b-21
Psalm 40:7-8a,8b-9, 10, 17
Luke 12:35-38
Wednesday, October 25th
Romans 6: 12-18
Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8
Luke 12:39-48
Thursday, October 26th
Romans 6:19-23
Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6
Luke 12:49-53
Friday, October 27th
Romans 7:18-25a
Psalm 119:66, 68, 76,
77, 93, 94
Luke 12:54-59
Saturday, October 28th
Saints Simon & Jude
Ephesians 2:19-22
Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5
Luke 6:12-16
Sunday, October 29th
Exodus 22:20-26
Ps. 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51
1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Matthew 22:34-40
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Faith Formation
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
2017 Pot o’ Gold Cash Raffle
Grand Prize: $15,000
Drawing December 9, 2017
Ten $1,000 Prizes
$25 per ticket / limit of 3,500 tickets
Permit #563
Need not be present to win
***Proceeds will be used for K of C charitable activities
FIRST RECONCILIATION: Service
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.
2017-18: K-12 Upcoming Class Dates K-12 classes meet from 10-11:15 a.m.
Oct. 22, 29 Dec. 10, 17 Mar. 4, 18, 25
Nov. 12, 19 Jan. 14, 21, 28 Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb. 11, 18, 25 May 6 (Final Class)
Prior to attending class, students must be officially
registered: www.akseas.net/faith-formation
CONFIRMATION: Required Retreat
Nov. 11-12, 2017 Weekend Retreat at Birchwood Camp
Adult volunteers/chaperones are needed! Please contact Anna Schulten, [email protected], if you
can volunteer for the Confirmation Retreat.
Fr. Patrick Brosamer, Director of Faith Formation
644-9716, [email protected]
Kellie Thomson, part-time Assist. Dir. of K-12 Faith Formation
644-9718, [email protected]
Fall Sacramental Dates
Nov. 5: Community Sunday
~Manna Bags~ Donated Items Needed:
Self-pop-top cans tuna/chicken, Indiv.-wrapped Beef
Jerky/Slim Jims, Granola/cereal bars, Indiv. bags of
nuts/sunflower seeds, Small boxes raisins,
Indiv.-wrapped packages of crackers,
Indiv. bags of cookies, Indiv. Pudding cups,
Indiv. servings of zip-top fruit/fruit cups,
Plastic spoons, Gallon-size zip-top plastic bags.
(Please place donated items in the Manna Bag Donation Box
in the church foyer.)
Faith Formation
Circle of Grace: Safe Environment Training In response to the U.S. Conference of Catho-
lic Bishops/Charter for the Protection of Chil-
dren and Young People, St. Elizabeth’s Faith For-
mation and Parish School students will participate in
the Circle of Grace safe environment training pro-
gram. The Circle of Grace will be presented in all
Faith Formation classes on Sunday, Oct. 22, and in
our Parish School classes from Oct. 23-Nov. 9.
Letters to parents will be sent home with students
prior to their classroom presentation.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
will be holding our annual
Halloween Carnival
Friday, October 27th, 2017
From 6:00 pm to 8:00pm.
In the Miki Center Rooms and Gym.
Please come and join us for this fun
family event.
Come in costume and play
Halloween games, walk the
cake walk, have dinner
at the Goblin Café
and if you are brave enough,
go through the
Haunted House!
This is a night filled with
excitement and fun and
we would love
to have you join us!!
Halloween Carnival
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 Page 5
School News It is hard to believe that the first quarter of the year is
over. Thursday we celebrated the end of the first quarter with
a dress down day and a pizza fund raiser for our sister school
in Guatemala. On Thursday we recognized students for 1st
Quarter character awards. The character awards inspire stu-
dents to “Bee the Difference”. The first quarter awards were
for kindness and respectfulness. We are so proud of all of our
students.
Kathy Gustafson, Principal
Kindergarteners love to learn! Once a week we have
“Centers” where we learn math and reading through games
and activities. This last week we had game/art day on
Wednesday afternoon with one of our student’s (Killian)
grandparents, who were in town visiting. We had so much fun
and we learned a lot too! Win-Win!!
Sarah Afoa, Kindergarten
First graders are learning about animal groups in
Science. We are grouping animals into categories such
as birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. The
students have chosen an animal to research. We will
learn how to put that research into a first grade report.
We are scientists and writers all in one!
Lisa Orizotti, First Grade
The fourth graders are reading a story about Thomas Edi-
son. They find it peculiar that despite becoming a famous in-
ventor, he was actually a poor student and prone to mischief as
a young child. Who knew? There could be a Thomas Edison
in all of us.
Laura McLaughlin, Fourth Grade
The sixth grade class is getting geared-up for
their “Haunted House” at the Saint Elizabeth
Ann Seton annual Halloween Carnival on
Friday, October 27th. The class is in the mid-
dle of making items to use in the Haunted
House. Academically, the students are learn-
ing how to divide fractions for math, learning about plural pos-
sessives in language arts, the country of Egypt in social studies
and last but certainly not least, different types of rock in Sci-
ence. Sixth Graders have been busy!
Eddie Ezell, Sixth Grade
Students in 1st thru 6th grade are using a new computer key-
boarding program. They are becoming very efficient keyboard
users. The kindergarteners are learning about computers and
what they can do. They are also learning
to use KidPix, a computer graphics pro-
gram. Elsewhere in the Library world,
Battle of the Books (a school year pro-
gram) is off to a great start. There are 30
students in grades 3 thru 6 participating
in the program. They are working hard on memorizing the
books and authors and continuing to read.
Beth Lottridge, Library/Computer
SEAS Girl Scout Troop 332 is requesting your help collect-
ing books and donations to replace what was lost during
Hurricane Harvey.
They will be sending all donations to Mrs. Ries' 1st grade
class at Burbank Elementary in Houston, TX on
November 1st.
There will be collection boxes in the foyer and by the front
desk of the school. New & used books in good condition are
welcome. For donations of money or gift cards please see
Sarah Cross in the parish office.
If you have any questions you can email The Troop Leader,
Shawna Ragan, at [email protected].
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Youth Ministry
Anna Schulten, Youth Ministry: ym.akseas.net
[email protected] (812) 677-8978 (call/text)
Youth Ministry at the Bazaar! World Youth Day and National Catholic Youth Conference
teens will be fundraising during the Craft Bazaar. Stop by
our booth: Saturday October 21, 9am-4pm or after Mass.
Girls Group: Slime Night 10/23: 5:30-7pm.
Who says girls are afraid of getting their hands dirty?
National Pumpkin Day JH&HS: October 26, 6-9pm
Wear a Halloween costume (bonus points for puns) and
come for games, food, and pumpkin carving.
CHANGES IN SCHEDULE!! 11/1: Holy Day of Obligation. Go to
Mass at 9am or 7pm.
11/2: All Souls Day Mass at 7pm
(reception afterwards)
11/7: (Tuesday!) Nerf War 6-9pm.
Bring nerf guns and sock balls.
2017 Advent Reflections Book: $10 Pick up a copy of an Advent Reflections
Journal, written by Anna Schulten. 154
pages, professionally bound. “Encounter:
Advent Reflections for Catholics in
Transition” is available for pre-order at the
Bazaar, after Mass, or on Amazon.com. 50%
of all funds benefit students attending NCYC.
Peace & Justice
Guatemala Craft Sale: Nov. 4th and 5th: Our annual sale of handmade items from villages around Antigua, Gua-
temala will be held in the Miki Hallway after all masses. Tom and Cathy Miller, former parishioners of St. Eliza-
beth’s, travel each year to work with Avivara and return with these items to help raise money for our sister
school, San Jose Pacul.
Respect Life Month: Death Penalty: This past week Pope Francis made a very clear statement regarding capi-
tal punishment. The death penalty is “contrary to the Gospel, because it entails the willful suppression of a
human life that never ceases to be sacred in the eyes of its Creator.” He also stated the death penalty “is an inhumane measure that, regardless of how it is carried out, abases human dignity.”
The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parents Group is
resuming our school year schedule. Come join us eve-
ry Wednesday from 10 am - 12 noon in the gym. Our
babies, toddlers, and preschoolers play with trikes,
wagons, balls, etc. while the parents
connect through our Catholic faith.
Please contact
Katie Magnuson at
538-8443 for more
information.
Altar Server Training -- New Servers
Only!
It's time for Fall Training: Saturday,
October 28 from 10am to 11:30am,
with pizza after! Please come if you've
never served or if you need a review
of how to serve Mass. To be an altar
server, you need to have received
your First Holy Communion and you
need to be big enough to carry the large Roman Mis-
sal. If you're an experienced server, don't come to the
actual training -- we apologize but we will not be able
to teach advanced skills this time. But please do
come to the pizza party! Contact Mary Kemper
(345-8760) or Fr. Patrick for more information.
On All Souls Day, Thursday, November
2nd, the Bereavement Ministry will
host their annual Memorial Mass at
7:00pm. This mass is open to all, es-
pecially those who have lost loved
ones.
A reception will follow.
If you have any questions please call Kay at
907-244-3399.
Memorial Mass
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 Page 7
Respect Life Health Ministry HE PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD ACT -
AN IMPORTANT STEP FORWARD
In an alert before the successful House vote on October 3
which passed The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
(H.R. 36) Human Life Action had this to say:
“There is substantial medical evidence that an unborn
child can experience pain at least by 20 weeks after fertiliza-
tion. Therefore, this bill… asserts a compelling governmental
interest in protecting unborn children from this stage. With
limited exceptions, H.R. 36 makes it unlawful to perform or
attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-
fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater.
“Cardinal Dolan, Chairman of the Bishops’ Committee on
Pro-Life Activities, has called on Congress to support this com-
mon-sense abortion policy reform… “‘[a]lthough we want, and
will continue to work for, protections in law for human life from
the beginning of its existence, for several reasons we think the
proposed ban on abortion at 20 weeks after fertilization is a
place to begin uniting Americans who see themselves as “pro-
life” and as “pro-choice”.’ The Cardinal also pointed out that
late-term abortion, in addition to being repulsive to ‘all decent
and humane people’ poses ‘…serious dangers to women – as
evidenced by a disturbing number of news stories about the
death or serious health complications of women undergoing
such procedures.’” [If you are reading this on line you can read
the Cardinal’s full statement here. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE HLA’S
ALERTS AT: https://www.humanlifeaction.org/ ] https://
www.humanlifeaction.org/action-alert/vote-expected-soon-
pain-capable-unborn-child-protection-act
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND PRIESTS FOR LIFE: Carl
Anderson, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus,
and Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life agreed in action
alerts from their organizations.
Father Pavone had this to add after House passage:
“children in the womb who are at least 20 weeks old – and
who, therefore, can feel pain – should not be dismembered,
decapitated, or otherwise brutally killed. It’s that sim-
ple. Frankly, if a Member of Congress cannot support such a
measure, he or she is unworthy of anyone’s trust or vote….”
He called on us to challenge our “…Senators to stand up and
protect these children from the painful violence of abortion.
Anyone who cannot vote for this bill has some explaining to do
to the rest of us, to whom it is self-evident that tearing children
apart is wrong.”
from https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/
Depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad, it is a serious mental
health condition that requires understanding and medical care. Left
untreated, depression can be devastating for those who have it and
their families. Fortunately, with early detection, diagnosis and a treat-
ment plan consisting of medication, psychotherapy and healthy life-
style choices, many people can and do get better. An estimated 16
million American adults—almost 7% of the population—had at least
one major depressive episode in the past year.
Depression can present different symptoms, depending on the
person. But for most people, depressive disorder changes how they
function day-to-day, and typically for more than two weeks. Common
symptoms include:
• Changes in sleep
• Changes in appetite
• Lack of concentration
• Loss of energy
• Lack of interest in activities
• Hopelessness or guilty thoughts
• Changes in movement (less activity or agitation)
• Physical aches and pains
• Suicidal thoughts
Depression does not have a single cause. It can be triggered by
a life crisis, physical illness or something else—but it can also occur
spontaneously. Scientists believe several factors can contribute to
depression:
• Trauma. When people experience trauma at an early age, it
can cause long-term changes in how their brains respond to
fear and stress. These changes may lead to depression.
• Genetics. Mood disorders, such as depression, tend to run
in families.
• Life circumstances. Marital status, relationship changes,
financial standing and where a person lives influence
whether a person develops depression.
• Brain changes. Imaging studies have shown that the frontal
lobe of the brain becomes less active when a person is de-
pressed. Depression is also associated with changes in how
the pituitary gland and hypothalamus respond to hormone
stimulation.
• Other medical conditions. People who have a history of
sleep disturbances, medical illness, chronic pain, anxiety
and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more
likely to develop depression. Some medical syndromes (like
hypothyroidism) can mimic depressive disorder. Some medi-
cations can also cause symptoms of depression.
• Drug and alcohol abuse. Approximately 30% of people with
substance abuse problems also have depression. This re-
quires coordinated treatment for both conditions, as alcohol
can worsen symptoms.
Spiritual Health Tip: The human spirit fills with hope at the sound of
an encouraging word.
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball meets
every Tuesday at 9 am. Come
and “Try It” Get some great exer-
cise and shoot hoops with other
women in our parish. No previous
basketball experience needed.
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