OFFICE HOURSMonday–Thursday8:30AM –12:30PM 1–3:30PM

MASS SCHEDULESaturday (anticipated) 4:15PM

Sunday 8:15AM, 10:15AM, 6:15PM

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:15AM

Wednesday 5:30PM

Confessions heard daily 30 minutes before Mass.Confessions heard Saturdays from 3:30 - 4:00PM.

Children’s Church is held at 10:15AM masses.Children 4 years old up to first communion areinvited to participate in their own celebration ofthe Liturgy of the Word. Simply bring children tothe baptistry 10 minutes before mass begins.

PARISH STAFFRev. Gary Schexnayder, PastorDeacon Nelson Schexnayder, DeaconDeacon Michael Morrison, DeaconDeacon Ronald Chauvin, DeaconLinda SoutherSecretaryGerrie BaumboureeDirector of Religious Education / SafeEnvironmentMarc Conque4:15, 8:15 & 10:15 Music MinisterMichael Grado10:15 Choir DirectorFrancis LeBlanc6:15 Music MinisterElmary FrancisBulletin Editor & BookkeeperAnne GuidryBaptism CoordinatorTonia HarringtonFirst Communion/ FirstPenance Coordinator, &Preschool Religious EducationDiane TricheWelcome & Visitation MinisterDiana ZeringueLiturgical Coordinator

BAPTISMRegistration during the early stages of pregnancy for the Baptism course isstrongly recommended.

CONFIRMATIONAll students, including those in Catholic schools, are to register in August oftheir junior year of high school. Call the office for registration requirements.

FIRST PENANCE AND FIRST COMMUNIONAll children, including those in Catholic schools, should be registered at thebeginning of their second grade year in order to participate in the sacramentalpreparation.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION• First through tenth -graders meet on Tuesday evenings, October-April.• Vacation Bible School, for children ages 4-10, is held for one week eachsummer.• Confirmation students must complete 24 hours of high school religiouseducation prior to their junior year.• Adults wishing to learn more about their Catholic faith, including thosewishing to become members of the Catholic Church, should call the office tospeak with Gerrie Baumbouree.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEThe church can be reserved as much as 18 months before a wedding. In mostcases, diocesan policy requires an appointment six months prior to thewedding date. Couples are required to attend a diocesan marriage preparationcourse. Please view wedding guidelines on the parish web site, under OurParish.

COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUNDPlease call the office to speak with Diane Triche.

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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 20, 2016

Sun Children’s Church (10:15 AM) Tues Adoration (7:45AM til Wed 4:00PM)

Tues Alanon (7:00 PM) AA (8:00 PM) Wed Rosary Group ( 10:00 AM)

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PPPPParararararish Datish Datish Datish Datish Dateeeee21 Remember Me Monday, November 21, at 6:30PM in the Ministries Building.

22 NO Religious Education Classes Tuesday, November 22.

24 Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, November 24, at 8:00AM.

Saturday, Nov 264:15PM Joseph E. Valentour, Jr., M/M Joseph E.Valentour, Sr., Kristen V. Fauntleroy, Roy, Cora & PaulGauthier, Norton Zeringue, Jr., Kim Z. Fuchs (BD), John,Agnes & Kena Lemaire, Alozia Benoit, Floyd Speyrer,Fred & Roy Souther, Linda & Elward Souther, LauraSouther Delahoussaye & fly., Craig & Julie Himel & fly,Shirley Daigle, Joyce Hebert, James Chiasson & fly.,Freddie Guidry, Sr. Denis Rodrigues

Sanctuary Light: In honor of Jim Pollock, E.J. &Inez Camelle

Sunday, Nov 278:15AM Jim Pollock E.J. & Inez Camelle, Tyler &

Haley Pollock, Agnes Boudreaux, Murphy Boudreaux,Hayes Boudreaux, M/M Adlar Hebert & fly., Dr. & Mrs.Glynn Hebert & fly, M/M Joe Newsome & fly, M/MAlbert Guidry & fly, M/M Adles Hebert & fly, Shine &Mary Domingue, Charlotte Domingue, Deneige Breaux,Ashton Breaux, Shannon Savoie, Paul & Ina Savoie,Nolan Hargrave, Jr. (BD), Herbert Lanclos, BerthaBlanchet

10:15AM Pearl Olivier, Wilbert Lavergne & fly. John L.Leblanc, Annabelle L. Leblanc Joann Delhomme, ReneD. Delhomme, Sr., Rene D. Delhomme, Jr., Joseph B.White, Sr. (BD), Lois Dupuis, Gregory Dupuis, Ro Foley

6:15PM Diana Viator, Sharon Yvonne Borel, Jeanelle &Rufus Viator

B=Birthday, WA=Wedding Anniv., AD=Anniv. of Death

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

5:30AM TMIY Meeting, FC

6:15PM RCIA, MB 3:30PM Confession

Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, November 24, at 8:00AM.TheParish Offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25.

Giving Tree Our annual “Giving Tree” will be up in the WelcomeArea of the Church on Thanksgiving Day. Parishioners are asked topick an ornament from the tree, purchase a gift or gift card, then returnthe wrapped gift with the ornament attached by Wednesday, December14. The gifts will then be delivered to local nursing homes. As usual, yourkindness will be greatly appreciated.

SESMass Intentions

8:00AM Thanksgiving

Day Mass

3:30PM Confession

NO Religious EdNO Children’sChurch 6:30PM Choir Practice, A

7:00PM Rite of Marriage(Casey Adison/ShannonBourque)

P a r i s h O f f i c e s C l o s e d6:30PMRemember Me,MB

6:30PM Choir Practice, A

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Religious EducationClasses resume attheir regular times

Building & MaintenanceFund Second Collection

5:30AM TMIY Meeting, FC

First Sunday of Advent

Monday, Nov 217:15AM Jules(BD), Irma, Ed, Ann Broussard,Debbie Erath, Jules, Mathilde, MarlinBroussard, Beverly Brown, Elson Broussard(BD), Theresa Demouchet, Ella MaeThomas, Lester Demouchet, JosephSimpson, Leonora Simpson, Joe Gresko,Alton Olivier, Charlie Miller

Tuesday, Nov 227:15AM Diana Zeringue & fly.

Wednesday, Nov 235:30PM Dylan Michael Touchette (BD),Logan Hayes Touchette, M/M MurphyBoudreaux

Thursday, Nov 24 8:00AM Jessica Begnaud, Werlyn Simon,Demus Comeaux, M/M Harry Primeaux,Lolley & John Clay Comeaux, Ms. TheresaLucille Demouchet, Mr. John Issac Fils,Sr., M/M John Corbett, M/M HarrisonDemouchet

Friday, Nov 257:15AM Shine & Mary Domingue,Charlotte Domingue, Deneige Breaux,Ashton Breaux, Shannon Savoie, Paul &Ina Savoie, Yvonne Hernandez, BellaHernandez, Gussie Hernandez

Remember me!

Monday, November 216:30PM

in the Ministries Building

A support group for caretakers, family, and friends ofdementia/Alzheimer’s patients. We meet on the thirdMonday of each month. Everyone is invited and thereis no registration necessary. Ideas and resources willbe shared. For more info: contact the church office at235-1483 or email SetonRememberMe@gmail.com.____________________________________________

Lord Jesus Christ,you have taught us to be merciful likethe heavenly Father, and have toldus that whoever sees you sees him.Show us your face and we will besaved.Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeusand Matthew from being enslavedby money; the adulteress andMagdalene from seeking happiness only in createdthings; made Peter weep after his betrayal;and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.

Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman:“If you knew the gift of God!”

You are the visible face of the invisible Father,of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy:let the Church be your visible face in the world,

its Lord risen and glorified.You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feelcompassion for those in ignorance and error:let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved and forgiven by God.

Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointingso that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor,proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed,

and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary,Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign withthe Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.

Amen.

PRAYER OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY

2016 Parish Advent Missions

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church200 West Main Street, Broussard

“Prepare for a Person, Not a Day”

November 29, 30, December 16:45 - 7:45PM

Presenter: Rev. Mark Toups Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church145 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Lafayette

“Faithful, Fearless, Fruitful”

December 5, 6, 7 7:00PM

Presenters: Rev. Charles Smith, SVD;Rev. Roy Lee, Ph.D.; Rev. Chester Smith, SVD

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

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PASTOR’S CORNERNovember 19 - 20, 2016

Homework for the week of November 20 - November 26Luke 21:1-4

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; traditionally the Feast ofChrist the King. This Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year which begins with the First Sunday ofAdvent. As we gather to worship the Lord as a community of faith, as individuals we renew our personal relationshipwith Jesus Christ as our Lord and our Savior. The world we live in has so many ideas, values and attitudes. Many ofthese are in harmony with the teachings, the example and the values of the great Teacher, Jesus Christ. Many are not.May each one of us be open to the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us with wisdom and understanding so that our decisionsand our choices will be in harmony and in obedience to the ways and the commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thecore values of the Savior who is our Lord and our King are so well reflected in the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The Gospelof the Mass this weekend (Luke 23:35-43) is a powerful example of the quality of the King we serve and believe in.Unlike most relationships we have with people of authority and power, our King does much more for us than we do forhim. As Jesus hung on the cross on Good Friday, he forgives one of the criminals being crucified. “And the criminalsaid, Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. He replied to him, Amen, I say to you, today you will bewith me in Paradise.” As we renew our faith in the Lord Jesus as our King, may our sincerity, our honesty and ourcontrition be as real as those of the good thief. May each one of us one day be blessed to hear from the lips of JesusChrist, “Today you will be with me in Paradise.”

This Thursday, November 24, is the national holiday of Thanksgiving Day. This holiday has its roots in the earlyhistory of our nation with the Pilgrims in the 1600’s. As we prepare to share with all of our fellow citizens one of themost appreciated American holidays, may our hearts strive to be truly grateful for the abundant gifts and almostinnumerable blessings that are ours as American citizens. One of the best ways to do Thanksgiving is to attend Massas a family. Here at St. Elizabeth Seton, we will have Mass at 8AM on the morning of Thanksgiving. For me as a Priest,a Pastor, an American citizen and as a Catholic, one of the most enjoyable and one of the most meaningful Masses ofthe year is the one this Thursday. Between now and Thanksgiving, I encourage each of you to take some time and bespecific for what you are thankful. Pray to the Lord and ask for his guidance to know your blessings and your gifts, asan individual, as a member of your family, as a citizen our community and of our country and as a Catholic andparishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton Church. We are enjoying one of our great patriotic blessings at this very time.Following the national elections of Tuesday, November 8, we are going through the peaceful and orderly transfer ofpolitical power from our current President Obama and his democratic administration to the newly elected PresidentTrump and a republican administration. May Thanksgiving 2016 be a time of family harmony, a time of deep gratitudeand a time of thankfulness for the providence of our God who is so generous and so bountiful to us, to our loved onesand to our country. May God bless America and may America always honor, praise and worship the living God.

Last weekend at all the Masses I was able to commission all the liturgical ministers: altar servers, sacristans,ministers of the Eucharist, lectors, choir members and ministers of hospitality. I commend all who serve at the Liturgy,especially those who recently committed to serve at the Stewardship Fair and were given some initial training lastSaturday morning, November 12. My appreciation to the Seton Sunshine Group for their graciousness in serving thebreakfast and for the members of the Stewardship Committee and Deacon Nelson Schexnayder who helped with thetraining of the new ministers. May all of us strive to do our best when we gather to worship the Lord to give him theglory, the praise and the honor that his holy name deserves.

My prayers, love, best wishes and gratitude to you and to your loved ones, for who you are, for all you do for the Lordand for all you do for the good of St. Elizabeth Seton Church Parish. May all of us have a peaceful, joyful and blessedThanksgiving week. May the spirit of Psalm 122 of today’s Mass fill us as we pray: “Let us go rejoicing to the houseof the Lord.”

SHALOM! Fr. Gary

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church is pleased toannounce that we now offer electronic giving as a wayto automate your offertory donations. Electronic givingis convenient so that when travelling, illness or othercircumstances prevent you from attending services, thisprogram will allow your offerings to continue on anuninterrupted basis.

To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit us onlineat www.setonchurch.org and locate the

Online Giving button located on the Home Page. Or, you can use

the QR code on the front of this bulletin on your smart phone!

If you choose this method of electronic giving,

and you receive envelopes, please call the office(235-1483) to cancel the mailing of envelopes!

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O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humblevoices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed yourorder and returned to its former quietude. You are still theMaster of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a dangerover which we have no control. The Gulf, like a provokedand angry giant, can awaken from its seeming lethargy,overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land andspread chaos and disaster.

During this hurricane season we turn to you, O LovingFather. Spare us from past tragedies whose memoriesare still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse toheal with the passing of time. 0 Virgin, Star of the Sea,Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your Sonin our behalf, so that spared from the calamities commonto this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude,we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reachheavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity awaitsus.

Amen

PRAYER FOR HURRICANEPROTECTION

A Special Mass forSurvivors of Violence

will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 2:00PM atthe Immaculata Chapel, 1408 Carmel Drive. Bishop MichaelJarrell will be the celebrant. All are invited to the Mass andreception that follows.___________________________________________

Angola Bus Trip ScheduledThe Diocese of Lafayette Office of Justice and Peacewill sponsor a Bus Trip to Angola State Penitiary onSunday, December 11, 2016. The bus will leave fromSt. Paul’s Catholic Church at 7:30AM. This bus trip is togive individuals a chance to visit with family memberswho are in jail. Please reserve your seat early. Contactthe Office of Justice & Peace at 261-5545 for moreinformation. Please note the following rules: Bring acurrent pictured Louisiana issued driver’s license orcurrent I.D. Your name must be on the inmates visitinglist, if over 14 years of age. All children must beaccompanied by an adult. No shorts, sleeveless shirts orT-Shirt (no exceptions). Ladies no purses, wallets only,and no blue jeans. This is made possible by the CatholicDiocese of Lafayette, no fee charged._______________________________________________

Volunteers are needed for Lafayette General Health at:Lafayette General Medical Center, Lafayette GeneralSouthwest, and University Hospital and Clinics. We wouldlike to give you an opportunity to give back to yourcommunity while experiencing the joyand satisfaction of serving othersthrough our extensive volunteerprogram. We have positions inPastoral Care, Information desks,greeters, clerical assistants, and manymore. For more information callMonica Guidry, Volunteer Manager at(337) 289-7130 or emailmoguidry@lgh.org.

Legion of Mary

Will hold its meeting everyWednesday evening at 6:30PM inthe Quieting Room of the Church. Formore information, please call BonnieBroussard at 233-4853.

All are encouraged to pray for our Seminarians as theystudy to become faith-filled followers and leaders of Christ.Below is a list of those to pray for this week:

* Monday, November 21st - Stephen Pellessier* Tuesday, November 22nd - Ben Pitre* Wednesday, November 23rd - Matthew Pitre* Thursday, November 24th - Connor Poirrier* Friday, November 25th - Rev. Mr. David Rozas* Saturday, November 26th - Peter Sahuc, Jr.* Sunday, November 27th - Andrew Schumacher

Prayer: O God, who wills not the death of a sinner butrather that he be converted and live, grant we beseechyou, through the intercession of the Blessed Mary, everVirgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, Blessed Junipero Serraand all the saints, an increase of laborers for Your Church,fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consumethemselves for souls, through the same Jesus Christ YourSon who lives and reigns with You in the unity of theHoly Spirit God forever and ever. Amen.

SEMINARIAN PRAYER CALENDAR

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Homebound?

If you are a parishionerwho is homebound or knowof a parishioner who ishomebound and unable toattend Mass, Diane Triche,our Minister to the Sick andHomebound, would like tobring Communion to you oranother parishioner on a weekly basis while you are unableto come to church. Please call the office at 235-1483 andleave your name and phone number for Diane Triche,and she will return your call in a timely manner. Dianecan also be reached at setonvisit@gmail.com.

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“Food for the Journey” a monthly lunchtimespeaker series designed to help Catholics live out theirfaith in our daily lives. Our speaker for December isRev. C. William “Billy” Massie, Associate Pastorof St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Lafayette. “Foodfor the Journey” will be held on Tuesday,December 6, at Wyndham Garden, 1801 W. PinhookRoad, beginning at 12:00NOON. An optional lunch buffetis available for purchase beginning at 11:30AM. Allare welcome to come “eat and be fed”- please bringa friend! Pre-registration is not required. For moreinformation, please call Mary Bergeron (654-8682).________________________________________

“The Gracious Gift of theNever-Ending Presence of God”

Holy Cross Catholic Church, 415 Robley Drive,Lafayette, is hosting a Labyrinth Presentation,Evening Reflection and Labyrinth Walk onThursday, December 1, from 6:30-8:30PM, in theMission Hall, Building M (gym). Please park byNorbert Luke Drive near the Knights of ColumbusHall. For information, please call 984-9636._______________________________________

Pastoral Care Volunteers – UHC

Pastoral Care Volunteers are needed at UniversityHospital and Clinics (formerly “UMC”). If you are aEucharistic Minister and would like to volunteer to helpvisit patients, please contact Father Richard Kalinowski,SVD, in the Pastoral Care Office (261-6454). Pleaseleave a message with your name and telephone numberclearly stated and Father Richard will contact you.___________________________________________

RCIA CLASS

Are you an adult who has never received the sacramentof Confirmation? Do you wish to become a Catholic?Contact Gerrie at (337) 235-1483 to learn about ourR.C.I.A. program which is held on Wednesday eveningsat 6:15PM in the Ministries Building.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTSAll are encouraged to pray for the priests who work in

the Diocese of Lafayette each day. Every day there is aspecific intention for one of our priests for specialconsideration; the specific intentions this week are:

* Monday, November 21st - Rev. Joseph Tetlow, SJ* Tuesday, November 22nd - Rev. Alphonse Thainese* Wednesday, November 23rd - Rev. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ* Thursday, November 24th - Rev. Paul Thibodeaux* Friday, November 25th - Rev. Jude Thierry* Saturday, November 26th - Rev. Thomas Tierney, SJ* Sunday, November 27th - Rev. Clint Trahan

Prayer: Eternal Father, we lift up to you these and allthe priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guidethem. Mold them into the likeness of your Son Jesus, theEternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to you. InJesus’ name we pray. Amen.

UPCOMING EVENTS

* Monday, November 21 - “Remember Me” Meeting at6:30PM in the Ministries Building.

* Tuesday, November 22 - “That Man Is You” at 5:30AM

in the Family Center.

* Tuesday, November 22 - NO Religious EducationClasses. Classes resume on Tuesday, November 29.

* Wednesday, November 23 - NO RCIA class. Classwill resume on November 30.

* Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Day Mass at8:00AM. Please join us as we give thanks to God for themany blessings we have received.

* Thursday, November 24 - Parish Offices Closed inobservance of Thanksgiving Day. Offices will reopen onMonday, November 28, at 8:30AM.

Homework for the week of November 20 - 26Luke 21:1-4

The book of Samuel recounts for us today the anointingof David as king of Israel. It was the elders of Israelwho declared David king that day, but it was God whocalled David to shepherd Israel. Thus mandated by thecitizens of his kingdom and by his God, David took hisplace in a long line of kings.

The apostle Paul speaks to us of kingship as well, buton a much higher plane: the kingship of Jesus our Lord.As great as David was, he and all earthly monarchswho came before and after him in their kingdoms aroundthe world are minor kings bycomparison to the true King. Andlastly, we hear the story of that trueKing in perhaps his weakestmoment: near death, hanging on across, taunted by a commoncriminal and by the world at large.

KINGSHIP

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONAmong the Catholics seeking religious freedom in America

were the Carrolls of Maryland, who arrived in 1649 fromIreland via England. Charles Carroll, born in Annapolis in1737, was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration ofIndependence, and was the longest surviving signer. As wasthe custom for English Catholics, he attended English schoolsin Belgium and later university in France. By the time hesigned the Declaration, he was the richest man in America,and his decision to sign would hardly go unnoticed by theking.

Because Carroll was so wealthy and because he was aCatholic, he had more to lose than the others. Those whosigned became traitors to the Crown and risked losingeverything. It is said that someone grumbled that there weremany men in the world named Charles Carroll, and he coulddodge responsibility if he had to. For that reason, he added aflair to his signature, “of Carrollton,” making it clear that heput everything at risk

His cousin John, also an ardent supporter of the AmericanRevolution, was ordained a Jesuit priest and returned toMaryland at the outbreak of hostilitites. Upheavals in Europeforced the Jesuit order to dissolve, leaving Carroll a secularpriest. Ultimately, it was John Carroll who was asked toorganize the Catholic Church in the new nation. No one wasbetter positioned for this task; a cultured man from anesteemed family, a cherished friend of Benjamin Franklinand George Washington, and a man so thoroughly attuned toan undercurrent of anti-Catholicism in the colonies that hecould charm powerful people to a new point of view.

- Rev. James Field, Copyright @ J.S. Paluch Co.

WEEKLY DONATION November 13, 2016

Thank you for your generosity.

Offertory: $12,316.00St. Vincent dePaul: 1,248.00Other Donations: 370.00

Total Donations: $13,934.00