St. Elizabeth Ann Seton May 16, 2021 Bulletin

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

Bringing People Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ

We’re so glad you’ve chosen St. Elizabeth Ann Seton as your parish.

We exist to bring people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We do that by providing authentic hospitality, giving our gifts sacrificially and helping each other grow through prayer, learning, sharing and witnessing. We pray you always feel that you belong here.

See you on-line or in-person this weekend!

If it's been a while since you've joined us in person, here's what you need to know.

We invite you to take advantage of our online "home edition" Children's Liturgy of the Word lesson for Ascension Sunday! You can also find the weekly Children's Bulletins on our Children's Ministry page.

If you're going to be at Mass, why not sign up to serve in a ministry this weekend!

The Sunday Opportunity - Returning to Church

Archbishop Jackels released a statement announcing that beginning June 5th, parishes may now make adjustments to their COVID safety measures and the dispensation excusing Catholics to miss Mass will be lifted. You can see his statement, as well as stay informed on any changes we make based on that decision by visiting our Welcome Back webpage!

We hope you'll join us on June 5th for the Welcome Back Mass!

Graduating Senior Pictures

We will be creating a video honoring graduating seniors in the parish. If you'd like a picture of your graduating seniors to be included, please send it by email to Martha Garcia-Wegener (mgarciawegener@seasp.org).

Please include the name you'd like displayed and the school they are graduating from.

The video will be shared during our 8:30 AM Sunday Mass livestream, on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.

PARISH POLL

How are you feeling about returning back to church?

Great! I'm ready!/I've already returned!

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Hesitant... I'm returning, but I'm nervous

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I'm not ready to return to church in person

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PRAY

Seven Sisters Apostolate Prayer Spot

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a group of women that each spend one hour, during one day a week, praying for a particular priest. They are looking for someone to fill a prayer spot on Sundays, beginning in June, to pray for Father Mark Ressler. If you feel called to fill the spot, please contact Barbara Ptacek (blptacek@outlook.com, 319-721-3067.)

Memorial Day Mass

Please join in the Mass honoring our loved ones Monday, May 31st at 9 AM

next to the Mt. Calvary office, 375 32^nd St. Dr. SE Cedar Rapids.

Bring lawn chairs. If it is raining, the Mass will be celebrated at St. Matthew’s, 2310 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids.

Please contact the Cemetery office with questions (319-362-4659.)

Mom E's Prayer & Conversations @ the Park

Have you been missing community and connection throughout the pandemic? Join us this summer for "Prayer & Conversations @ the Park!" The Mom E's group will meet in June during the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 9:30 to 11 AM at Knoll Park. Join us! Email Jenny at seasmomes@gmail.com with questions.

Stay connected to the vine!

We're looking for a few more Children's Liturgy of the Word ministers to help during weekend Masses.

The 20-minute lessons are created for you, you just have to have a passion for sharing God's word with the children He loves! Contact Trish Lokmer (tlokmer@seasp.org) to sign up for a weekend.

The care center facilities are ready to welcome back the Word & Communion Ministry! Bring Jesus to those who cannot come to Him!

Visit our Ministry Opportunities page to find out more and to sign up.

7th, 8th and 10th Grade Summer RE Teachers Needed

We are still looking for licensed teachers to teach in our 7th, 8th and 10th grade Summer Religious Education classes in July. Find out more at www.seasp.org/religious-education

Sister Rita Heires/FSPA Scholarship Fund

Parishioners from St. Pius X and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes have launched a scholarship fund to honor Sister Rita Heires and the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA.) Sister Rita, now retired, was principal at St. Pius X School.

They are inviting others to donate to the scholarship that will one day, help families in need attend St. Pius X School. So far they have raised $25,000 toward their goal of $40,000. Find out more by visiting www.seasp.org/catholic-schools.

LEARN

The Prayer Course - An Eight-week Journey Through the Lord's Prayer

Jesus taught us how to pray through the Lord's Prayer. Dive deeper on an eight-week journey to help you grow and deepen your prayer life. Watch the trailer, then register to join us on ZOOM! We'll meet virtually, Mondays, beginning on June 7th, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM.

Summer Virtual RCIA Sessions

Are you interested in becoming Catholic, or just finding out more? Join us for the summer session of Virtual RCIA!

The new group will begin June 6th and meets Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:45 AM.

Contact Trish Lokmer to sign up.

WITNESS

Baptisms This Weekend

Congratulations to:

Hayes Brian, son of Kevin & Andrea Ault,

Oakleigh Rose, daughter of Kent & Emily Kruse,

Alani Jo, daughter of Matt & Julie Herzog,

& Lincoln Alexander, son of Derek & Nikki Wilcox

as they join our parish family through Baptism this weekend. If you would like information on arranging a private baptism, please contact Kathy Lester.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS UPDATE

St. Pius X Elementary School Welcomes New Principal

Mrs. Stephanie Sears has been hired as the Interim Principal at St. Pius X Catholic School, effective July 1, 2021. Mrs. Sears is a parishioner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Her passion for education, knowledge of student support services, various educational leadership experiences, and her relationships at St. Pius make her a phenomenal leader for St. Pius. Find out more about her at www.seasp.org/catholic-schools.