St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Bringing People Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ
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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.
Join us on-line or in-person this weekend!
We would love it if you served as a minister during Mass! Sign up here!
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Covid-19 Guidelines Update
We continue to pray for the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. The CDC has placed Linn County in a high level of community transmission. Thus, all parishioners are encouraged to wear masks when you are in the church or at a meeting in our building.
We are making this request to all of our parishioners in order to care for those who are most vulnerable and unable to be vaccinated such as children, the elderly and those who are immunocompromised.
Eucharistic Ministers will also be wearing masks during Communion distribution due to their close contact with parishioners.
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Welcome New Members!
We would like to welcome the following people that joined our parish in August!
Josh & Samantha Paulson
Jordan & Sara Frew
Ray & Shawn Sukalski
Dominique Simeon
Tony & Sue Stephens
Ben & Kristi Bowers
Austin & Patricia Peiffer
Johnace Beier
Dan & Monica Freiburger
Seth & Mary Felstead
Ryan & Samantha Lagneaux
Hattie Holmes
Matt & Katlyn Svare
Luke & Jamie Havlik
Clay & Melicia Nida
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PRAYground and PRAYZkids Programs are Restarting THIS WEEKEND!
The PRAYground and PRAYZkids programs are restarting on Sunday, September 12th during the 8:30 AM Mass!
The PRAYground and PRAYZkids ministries are seeking youth ministers, 5th grade and up. Email Jill Sires to join the team! |
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Seton Sweets - After-Mass Fellowship THIS WEEKEND!
Beginning this weekend (September 11th & 12th), join us for Seton Sweets after Mass!
There will be cookies after the 5 PM Saturday Mass and donuts after the 8:30 and 11 AM Sunday Masses. We're so excited to have this fellowship opportunity back!
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Save the Date for the Next Family Ministry Fellowship Event!
Mark your calendars for our next Family Ministry Fellowship event - pumpkin decorating! Join us on Sunday, October 3rd from 12:30 to 2 PM. Bring your own pumpkins and we'll provide paint, stickers, stencils, and more! Fall treats will be provided too. Contact Jill Sires with any questions. |
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Children's Ministry Resources
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Children's Ministers Needed!
We need Children's Ministers! We currently only have enough adult ministers to open the PRAYground and PRAYZkids programs during the 8:30 Sunday Mass time.
If you're interested in helping with one of these programs, please contact Jill Sires ( jsires@seasp.org). |
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Sign up for the Family Focus Newsletter!
We invite families to sign up for the newly created weekly Family Focus Newsletter. The newsletter has information for your family to use throughout the week to incorporate your faith into everyday life including weekly saint information, gospel of the week, a craft idea, and family dinner table questions. Subscribe to the newsletter by emailing Jill Sires. |
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Amazon Smile Quarterly Donation Update
We earned $136.47 through Amazon Smile donations in the last quarter! Thank you to everyone who has designated St. E's as the beneficiary every time you made an Amazon purchase!
If you don't already have St. E's designated as your Amazon Smile beneficiary, we would love it if you would take a minute to do so.
Simply visit smile.amazon.com/ch/42-1338119 to confirm St. E's as your charity of choice, and Amazon Smile will donate a portion of your eligible purchase price to our organization at no cost to you! You can also do this through your Amazon shopping app. |
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Mt. Calvary Cemetery Ministry Opportunity
Are you retired and looking for fulfillment in your life and a way to supplement your income? Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery serves the Catholic community of the Cedar Rapids area and is looking for two people who will have the opportunity to serve God and His people in providing comfort and direction at the ultimate stage of life’s journey. Begin on a part-time basis working alongside the people currently in these two positions. A couple is preferred, but not mandatory to do administrative work and ground supervision. Hands-on training will be provided, beginning part-time and transitioning to full-time, with a five-year commitment for this corporal work of mercy. If interested contact Steve Powers 319-364-1012 or Pat or Cindy McElliott 319-365-2959.
Pat & Dick Semelroth have done a wonderful job at Mt. Calvary for many years, we thank them for their time and energy in this ministry!
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Catholic Question Exploration Teen Series
All High School teens are invited to participate in our Catholic Question Exploration Teen Series. Teens will have the opportunity to discuss topics about their faith and get answers to their questions in a small group setting.
The first series will be 4 weeks long on the topic of “Who Is God, Does He Exist?”
We will meet via zoom 8-9 PM beginning September 12th to October 3rd. The second series will be October 24th to November 14th on a different topic.
Teens can choose to do all the series or just one - whichever works for their schedules! Stay tuned for future series topics if you can't do this one. Join us and invite a friend! Please register by September 9th to Sarah Casey at scasey@seasp.org. |
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Save the Date for the Fall Alpha Course
Save the date for the next Alpha Course which will begin the second week in October. We will be offering both in-person and online options. Find out more at www.seasp.org/alpha. |
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Fall RCIA Session
Are you interested in becoming Catholic, or just finding out more? Join us for the fall session of RCIA!
The new group will begin September 12th and meets Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. You can choose to meet online or in-person. Contact Trish Lokmer to sign up or if you have questions about the program.
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Fall Marriage Course
Are you feeling like your marriage could use a little "pick me up"? Then mark your calendars for the upcoming Marriage Course being offered Mondays, beginning October 4th. Find out more on our Marriage Tools webpage. |
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Baptism This Weekend
Congratulations to Beauden Lee Cannon, son of Andrew & Courtney as he joins our parish family through Baptism this weekend! If you would like information on arranging a private baptism, please contact Kathy Lester. |
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Religious Education Classes Begin September 22nd
Classes begin in September 22nd. If you have any questions please contact Angie Bulman at abulman@seasp.org. |
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Catholic Evangelization Outreach (CEO) Event
Mark your calendars for the next CEO event which will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, on Monday, September 20th, 6:30 to 8 PM. The speaker will be our very own pastor, Father Gary. He will speak on how his life was transformed through daily Mass and ultimately developing an intimate relationship with the Eucharist!
The event is free and all are welcome! There will be a light meal served. childcare will not be available. If you prefer, the event will also be livestreamed. Find out more at www.crceo.info. |
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40 Days of Life
Pray that we do not ignore the cries for help from the unborn and their mothers and fathers.
40 Days for Life is a cross-denominational, faith-based effort. Join us for the kick-off rally at 2 P.M Sunday, September 19th at First Open Bible Church, 1911 “E” Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids.
Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life will present encouragement and guidance on speaking up for life through all of its stages with the theme “FEAR NOT.” This rally will inspire and motivate you to pray and fast for an end to legal abortion.
The Cedar Rapids LIFE CHAIN is Sunday, Oct. 3rd from 2 - 3:30 PM along First Avenue SW. Join this public witness of prayer and repentance, united in solidarity against abortion, while boldly standing in the hope of Christ. Register today with Sue Martinek at 319-270-0054 or susjmar@aol.com. The Coalition for Life of Iowa is looking for people to commit to pray in front of Planned Parenthood for 40 Days for Life campaign. Sign up for an hour any day or night! Join us in prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in front of Planned Parenthood September 22nd to October 31st.
For additional information, visit https://40daysforlife.com/cedar-rapids, email Pat or call 319-721-9730. |
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Mass/Liturgy Readings for the Week of Sept. 12, 2021 |
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Sunday, September 12, TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Mk 8:27-35)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, ♰ James Sutterer
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, For the Parish
Monday, September 13, Saint John Chrysostom (Lk 7:1-10) NO MASS
Tuesday, September 14, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Jn 3:13-17)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, Robert Wegener
Wednesday, September 15, Our Lady of Sorrows (Jn 19:25-27)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Arno & June Platz
Thursday, September 16, Saints Cornelius (Lk 7:36-50)
School Mass at St. Pius at 9:00 AM
Friday, September 17, Weekday (Lk 8:1-3)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, Jacob Wegener
Saturday, September 18, Vigil: TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Lk 8:4-15)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM,
♰ Deceased members of the Baragary Family
Sunday, September 19, TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Mk 9:30-37)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, For the Parish
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, ♰ Mary Jurgensen
♰ denotes a Mass intention for a deceased individual.
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Weekly Giving For September 5, 2021 |
Envelopes: $6,905.00
Bank Checks: $2,929.00
Online: $2,517.58
Loose Bills: $304.00
Loose Coins: $14.21
Building Fund: $150.00 (Envelopes)
UNI Mission Appeal: $15.00
Total: $12,834.79
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Thank you to our newest on-line donors! We appreciate your generosity.
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Watch this weekend's Mass livestream and access Sunday's worship aid by visiting the livestream Mass page
Preregistrations are no longer needed before weekend and weekday Masses.
See you there!
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Pastor, Rev. Gary Mayer - W: 319-393-3778
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
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