St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

7601 N. Grandview Avenue Odessa, TX 79765

Phone: 432-367-4657

Fax: 432-367-0700 Parish Website: setonparishodessa.org

Our Mission Statement To know Jesus and live the Gospel through Word and

Sacrament, Fellowship, and Service

PARISH STAFF Pastor

Rev. Mark Woodruff

Parochial Vicar Fr. Timothy Hayter

Deacons Mr. Gary Brooks

Mr. Salvador Primera

Business Manager Mr. Blas Campos Sr.

Administrative Assistant Mrs. Victoria Detiveaux

Office Assistant Miss Jessica Payen

Parish Director of Music Mr. David L. McIntyre III

Elementary DRE Mrs. Marilyn Hemann

Middle School/High School CRE Youth Minister

Mr. Johnny Aldas Y. M. Assistant: Mr. Brian Richards

Maintenance Mr. Erik Campos, Mr. Danny Licon,

Ms. Noemy Hernandez, Ms. Yolanda Pando, and Mr. Seth Walden

Nursery

Mrs. Yvette Brusuelas, Mrs. Connie Crawley, Ms. Jennifer Hemann, Ms. Connie Janousek, Mr. Juan Navarrete, Mr. Brian Richards and

Mrs. Linda Tilton

SUNDAY EUCHARIST

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 5:00 p.m.

WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday thru Friday: 6:30 a.m. Tues, Wed, Friday 5:30 p.m.

Thursday 6:00 p.m. (Spanish) Friday: 8:10 a.m. (High School Mass)

ADORATION

Tuesday 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

CONFESSIONS

Saturday 4:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. Tuesday 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

& 6:00-7:00 p.m.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday 10:30 a.m.-Noon & 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday

9:00 a.m.- Noon & 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

NEW TO OUR PARISH?

Please call the Parish Office @ 367-4657.

PARISH EMAIL

office@setonparishodessa.org

For more information on sacraments, programs and events please visit our website.

3RD Sunday of Advent

December 14 – 15, 2019

Readings for the Week Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a;

Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday:Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a;

Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6;

Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

Budget to Actual

Weekly goal $ 28,525.00 Previous Week 30,254.74 Alleluia!! Keep Praying! $ 1,729.74

Envelope Receipts $ 18,393.00 Online Giving 10,154.00 Loose Plate 1,707.74 Total $ 30,254.74

Catholic Charities Collection $ 1,477.00

Church Debt

Nov. 30TH Balance $ 1,956,797.64

MASS INTENTIONS “Mass is Heaven on Earth” – St. John Paul II SATURDAY, DEC. 14: 3RD Advent Sunday 4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Louvdie Ochoa (B’d), by Maria

Ochoa SUNDAY, DEC. 15: 3RD Advent Sunday 9:00 am Kamila Ochoa (B’d), by Maria Ochoa 11:30 am Dominic DeClementi (B’d), by

Patricia & Joe Wiesner 5:00 pm +Dominga Molinar, by Lupe

Munguia MONDAY, DEC. 16: Advent Weekday 6:30 am Vincent DiClemente (B’d– Delayed),

by Patricia & Joe Wiesner TUESDAY, DEC. 17: Late Advent Weekday 6:30 am +Josefina Cantu, by Ernesto &

Mildred Sierra

5:30 pm All Souls Memorial Mass WED’DAY, DEC. 18: Late Advent Weekday 6:30 am +Jessica Chorney Wilson, by Skip &

Andrea Chorney 5:30 pm All Souls Memorial Mass THURSDAY, DEC. 19: Late Advent Weekday 6:30 am Tommy Martinez (B’d), by Joe &

Peggy Martinez 6:00 pm All Souls Memorial Mass FRIDAY, DEC. 20: Late Advent Weekday 6:30 am Kendell Elmore (B’d), by Elmore

Family 5:30 pm People of St. Elizabeth SATURDAY, DEC. 21: 4TH Advent Sunday

4-4:45 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Aaron Ochoa (B’d), by Maria Ochoa SUNDAY, DEC. 22: 4TH Advent Sunday 9:00 am People of St. Elizabeth 11:30 am +Ira Garcia, by Florence Cotiamco 5:00 pm +Humberto “Slim” Lara 4TH

Anniversary, by Margie Lara If you requested Mass for a specific date and it does not appear, please notify the office,

367-4657, as soon as possible.

Christmas Schedule

Dec. 24: 5:00 & 10:00 p.m. Dec. 25: 9:00 a.m.

New Year’s Dec. 31: 5:30 pm

Te Deum, following 5:30 Mass Jan. 1: 10:00 am

OFFICE HOURS CLOSED Dec. 24 & 25

New Year’s Eve Te Deum End the year with a Plenary Indulgence!!

A Plenary Indulgence is available to those who pray/sing the Te Deum in church on Dec. 31, thanking God for His blessings during the concluding year. The other conditions for a plenary indulgence must be fulfilled: confession, Holy Communion, and prayers for the pope’s intentions.

We have scheduled the Te Deum to follow the 5:30 pm on Dec. 31. The 30-minute ceremony will include Adoration and the Te Deum.

Please, No Calories for Christmas Fr. Tim & Fr. Mark appreciate your kind gifts at Christmas. If you must give us something,

prayers are the best gift. From sweets, cookies, cakes & pies, please spare our waistlines!

FIND YOUR GREATNESS A half-day event:

Sunday, January 19, 2020 2:30-6:30 pm

Odessa Marriott Hotel & Convention Center

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is teaming up with Catholic Charities of Odessa and DYNAMIC CATHOLIC to present a half-day workshop entitled FIND YOUR GREATNESS. Based on Matthew Kelly’s book THE FOUR SIGNS OF A DYNAMIC CATHOLIC. This half-day event will introduce you to four simple habits that will help you reach your full potential.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at DynamicCatholic.com or call 859-980-7900. (If cost is a problem, contact Fr. Mark or Fr.

Tim).

Question of the Week How do you show your patience

as you wait on the Lord?

Pope’s December Intention The Future of the Very Young

That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young,

especially those who are suffering.

Shrine of the Virgin of Childbirth The new shrine is finished and you will find it in the daily mass chapel. Ask Mary’s intercession to become pregnant, to have a safe pregnancy, or to give thanks for the birth of a child.

Not Catholic? Interested in Finding Out More about the Catholic Church? If you are not baptized, or if you were baptized in another church, and you think you might be called to the Roman Catholic Church, we have a class called RCIA for you. It meets Sundays at 10:10 am. In the bride’s room (church). Call 367-4657 for information and assistance

Registration for 2020-2021 NOW OPEN!

We are now taking applications for the 2020-2021 school year. We are enrolling Freshman, Sophomore and Junior level students. Temporary classroom space at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will be used during construction of the new campus near Fasken Oil and Ranch in northwest Midland. Please attend a prospective parent meeting for more information.

December Parent Meetings December 16TH or 17TH

6 pm Holy Cross Catholic High School @St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 7601 N Grandview Ave., Odessa

Contact Carolyn Gonzalez for more information. cgonzalez@holycrosschs.org

432-235-1094 – School Office

2 Day Married Couples Retreat

Friday & Saturday January 24 & 25, 2020

Friday: 6pm – 9:30 pm – Dinner Provided

Saturday: 9 am – Mass at 5 pm $50 per couple

Childcare provided This retreat is for those wishing to be married through the church or just wanting to enrich their marriage. Applications are available on the website, in the foyer or in the office.

BAPTISM PREP CLASS-No classes in January.

To Schedule a Baptism - In order to baptize at St. Elizabeth’s, the parents of the child should be registered members of St. Elizabeth’s, or live within our boundaries. Parents please come to the office to schedule your child’s baptism. You will need to bring in the baby’s birth certificate, from the county, the godparents’ confirmation certificates, if the godparents are married, a copy of their church marriage certificate and proof of Baptism prep classes for parents and godparents.

We do baptisms the 1ST & 2ND weekends of the

month. Baptisms will be held on the 3RD

weekend only if Spanish is requested. The first person to come into the office with all

necessary paperwork to register for a weekend will get to pick which day, Saturday or Sunday, for all baptisms that weekend. You must register in the office, before the

date of your child’s baptism and you must

have all paperwork!

MUSIC MINISTRY

Handbell Choir The Handbell choir rehearses on Sundays,

6:30-7:30PM and plays on Christmas, Easter and special occasions throughout the year. Contact

David McIntyre for more information.

SEAS Chorale Sing at 9 am Mass (8:30 am Rehearsal) Rehearsals Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Singers of all abilities are welcome! Just come willing to learn.

Youth Ensemble Sing and play at 11:30 am Mass

(10:30 am Rehearsal) All high school vocalists and

instrumentalists are welcome!

Children’s Christmas Eve Choir

Wednesday Rehearsals Begin 11/6, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Pizza @ 5:15 p.m. The children going to CCD will be walked over by

an adult. Singing at the 5 pm Mass on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Choir Rehearsals in December on Mon. & Tue.

7:30 – 9 pm Will sing at the “Midnight Mass”

12/24 at 10 pm

Elementary CCD

Christmas News Sunday, December 15 and

Wednesday, December 18 will be the last CCD classes for 2019. Classes

will begin in 2020 on Sunday, January 12 and Wednesday, January 15.

Christmas Party This year the classes will have one big Christmas party together. The party will be the last day of class before Christmas. Your child is bringing home a note stating what the class is bringing. Please look for the note! Please let your child’s

teacher know if your child will not be attending.

Adult Bible Study Opportunities

Men A men’s bible study,

led by Fr. Timothy, meets Monday, at 7pm,

in the Bride’s Room.

Women Women’s bible study. They are studying “Walking

with Purpose: Opening Your Heart”. Begins again, January 8, 2020,

with a Coffee Connect. For information please contact Sondra Eoff,

sondra@oppartnerinc.com

Spanish Thursday: Rosary and prayer 6 – 9 pm.

It begins with a Spanish Mass in the chapel.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Stay up to date with our monthly events on the parish website, on Facebook at SEAS- Awakened Young Adults or email servers@setonparishodessa.org 12/15- Catholicism, 6:15-8:30pm, Food & Nursery Provided 12/21- 4TH Annual Ugly Sweater Party, 8pm, Youth Building, Potluck, Nursery provided

APRIL 2020 TOUR OF ITALY Time is running short to sign-up for the Italy tour. Please contact Fr. Mark ASAP for the April 27-May 7, 2020 trip! 432-367-4657.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Dec 15– Ethan Alvarado, Barbara Atkins, Sandra Cacho, Phillip Carrasco, Robert De La Garza, Diego Gonzales, Raiden High, Angie Leal, Michael Lopez, Dwayne Lopez, Mario Moralez, Mercedes Ramirez, Luna Rodriguez, Christine Sanchez, Mary Adela Urquidi Dec 16– Karla Aceves, Susan Bryant, Jeanette Hollmann, Erick Cabello, Joenna Escarcega, Francisco Florez, John Juarez, Myra Lopez, Matt Moore, Mike Moreno, Eva Ordunez, Jonathon Pepper, Noah Petersen, Daniel Sanchez, Esther Shockey, Sing Dy Uy Dec 17 – Briana Anaya, Douglas Burns, Macyn Cardona, Domenick Carrasco, Gregory Connell, John Hall, Cain Infante, Alayna Lopez, Ruby

Manzo, Nariyah Munoz, Bryan Patino, Evan Prado, Robert Ruiz, Arley Sosa, Carlos Soza, Nicholas Ybarra, Abel Ybarra Dec 18– Mike Bond, Rene Catano, Madison Dominguez, Linda Hernandez, Preston Macias, Michelle Madrid, Nataly Pinedo, Patsy Ramirez, Ilias Rodriguez, Caden Serrano, Kevin Talamantes Dec 19– Madelyn Calzada, Joe Carrillo, Araly Escobedo, Edward Guerrero, Guadalupe Gutierrez, Thomas Martinez, Lupe Munguia, Apolinar Perez, Natalie Petersen, Steven Pope, Tristan Rivera, Linda Ruiz, Kaylee Ruiz, Anthony Vasquez, Miguel Ybarra Dec 20- Karina Aguilar, Francesca Asilom, Janet Avila Gonzales, Ruben Berdoza, Andrew Branum, Rene Carrasco, TenLeigh Castillo, Juan Gamez, Samuel Gonzales, Jancielynn Granado, Rayny Hagen, Diego Hernandez, Makenlie Martinez, Albert Mayans, Evan Mendez, Silvia Mota-Munoz, Angel Natera, Mercedes Natera, Diego Ramirez, Lorenzo Roman, Camila Silva, Darla Tilghman, Francisco Torres, Maria Valles, Donny Winfrey Dec 21– Sara Garcia, Jakob Garcia, Catherine Gonzales, Saydee Gregg, Isaac Herrera, Gloria Holder, Elvira Maldonado, Kenneth Mangus, Angie Mata, Steven Matta, Gilbert Montemayor, Aaron Ochoa, Kiana Ortiz, Jairo Perez, David Rodriguez, Melinda Ryan, Riley Terrazas, Danny Vanderburg

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AVAILABLE A professional Catholic counselor is available. He is Francis Hymel, D.Min., LPC, LMFT of New Hope Counseling. Call for an appointment. His number is 432-687-4673 (www.newhopecounseling.net).

REASON TO REJOICE Dark violet is used throughout Advent to express its character as a season of spiritual preparation for Christmas and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third Sunday of Advent, formerly known as Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”) Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical environment. The entire liturgy is infused with a spirit of rejoicing. Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the reality of God’s saving work in our midst. Isaiah exuberantly describes the idyllic transformation of all creation as a result of God’s presence in the midst of the people. In the Gospel, Jesus connects Isaiah’s prophecy with what is happening in his own ministry. In addition to the list of healings from Isaiah (the blind, the lame, lepers, and the deaf), Jesus’

presence brings two other reasons for rejoicing: “The dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them” (Matthew 11:5). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

PLEASE PRAY FOR Donovan Crawley, George Estrada, Elena Garcia, Noah Garcia, Dr. Robert Bennett, Jacob Cobos, Rudy Marquez Jr.

Sometimes It’s Hard to Ask for Help We are brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We tend to think that if we ask for help, it is a sign of weakness. However, that is not God’s plan. Galatians 6:2 says,

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” If you are sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for help. We have a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. We have male and female ministers. Your Stephen Minister is going to respect you and your privacy. They will not tell you what to do, but will listen and walk alongside to help you talk things out and work things through. Remember it will be strictly you, your Stephen Minister and God. It is God who will provide the healing you need. To find out more about Stephen Ministry you can speak to our Stephen Leader, Elizabeth “Liz” Jimenez, 432-349-9077 or email Liz at ljpink2014@att.net

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!

YOUTH NIGHT is

a privilege and a necessity,

it is Community Building and

OPEN to

All who desire to grow in faith!

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m.

Youth Night (6th – 12th)

December 18th

Youth Night is ACTIVITY Night

Join us for our CHRISTMAS POTLUCK & MASS!!

Mass starts at 7:00 p.m. & dinner to follow in the hall. Families are invited.

Please drop of food items in the Hall.

On the Menu: Turkey & Ham

During the school year, we shut down promptly at 9:00 p.m. and we will

require assistance in ensuring the Youth Building is in good working order

(due to Holy Cross High School utilizing the facility)

Youth

MINISTRY

Steubenville 2020 – Lone Star

Dallas, Texas

June 19-21, 2020

Theme

Restored

Registration for NEXT year’s

Steubenville conference in Irving,

Texas is NOW ONGOING!

We have LIMITED SPOTS

remaining.

Cost will be $400.

Deposit of $150 is due

ASAP

Next payment of $150 is due

May 1st. NEXT Parent Meeting is

January 16th at 7:00 p.m.

Other Activities Planned

Six Flags over Texas

(Thursday)

Grapevine Mills Mall

(Friday)

Medieval Times

(Sunday)

focus

Special Christmas Event

Sunday, December 22nd, for those

in town, we will be having an event!

We will be watching Star Wars

episodes VII and VIII and the

Mandolorian. We will have food and

other activities. Event is from 3p.m.

to midnight. Look below for next

part:

YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT –

On December 23rd, we will be

going to watch the matinee

release of Star Wars: Rise of

Skywalker. RSVP to go. Total

event is $20.00.

Christmas Youth Party and

Mass ON DECEMBER 18TH AT 6:30 P.M.

WE BEGIN WITH MASS AT 6:30 AND THEN

HAVE OUR POTLUCK MEAL IN THE HALL

AFTER MASS. FAMILIES ARE INVITED. WE

WILL HAVE FOOD ITEM SIGN UPS FIRST WEEK

OF DECEMBER.

“Do not say, 'I am only a child'; for you shall go to all to whom I

send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you. Do not be

afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord.” –

St. Jeremiah

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RCIA for Middle School & High School

Our SECOND class for RCIA for this grade level begins on

TUESDAY; December 17th at 7:30 p.m. Class is ONE HOUR. Please be on time.

ATTENDANCE is KEY! We will have 2 classes in December before the break.

This is, of course, in ADDITION to your current programming on Sunday. We will discuss future schedule and time.