St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Bringing People Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ
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The readings this weekend reflect on how the Jewish community treated lepers and how Jesus treated the leper who asked for healing. Deacon Dennis will challenge us with a message about those who are outcasts in our world today – the rejected, ignored, or hated. Who are the outcasts in our lives? Are we treating them like Jesus would? |
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February 28 Confirmation Mass - Closed to Public
On Sunday, February 28th, during the 11 AM Mass, 73 youth from our parish will be confirmed. In order to ensure social distancing, Mass attendance will be restricted to the candidate, their sponsor and their parents. The Mass will be livestreamed if other family members or parishioners would like to participate from home.
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Message Series Theme
What do we really need? Lent reminds us that we have needs that go beyond our ability to satisfy them. When we accept that reality, we grow in relationship with God and others. Join us this Lent as we discover what will meet our greatest need.
For the most up-to-date information about our Lent offerings, please visit our
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Lenten Message Series Small Groups
What do we really need? Lent is a perfect time to reflect on that question. Join others in the parish this Lent for a VIRTUAL Lenten Message Series Small Group. Groups are forming now and will go from February 14th through March 21st. We are also currently looking for small group facilitators.
Reflection Guides will be available for individual and family reflection as well.
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Join us this Lent for our worship services!
Livestreamed services are denoted by an *.
Ash Wednesday - February 17th
Mass and distribution of ashes, 12:15 PM* & 5:30 PM
Distribution of ashes only at 7 PM
Holy Thursday - April 1st, 7 PM*
Good Friday - April 2nd, 3 PM*
Tenebrae Service - Friday, April 2nd, 7 PM*
Easter Vigil - Saturday, April 3rd, 8:30 PM*
Easter Sunday Masses - April 4th at 8:30 AM* & 11 AM
Reservations are required for Easter Sunday Masses. Reservations can be made from our Lent webpage beginning Wednesday, March 17th at 8 AM.
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Best Lent Ever Daily Reflections
Embrace a deeper, more spiritually rewarding life, and lose yourself in God this Lent by participating in the Best Lent Ever daily devotions. Sign up at the Best Lent Ever webpage.
When you sign up, you'll receive a free series of emails and video reflections that will help you discover God through prayer. The Best Lent Ever devotions journey through Matthew Kelly's book I Heard God Laugh. If you would like a copy of the book, stop at the table after Mass, or pick one up at the Parish Office beginning February 17th.
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College-aged Alpha Online
We're offering Alpha for college-aged participants! The group will meet Mondays at 8 PM, beginning March 8th. Contact Sarah Casey to sign up ( scasey@seasp.org.)
Alpha will introduce you to the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Find out more or register at www.seasp.org/alpha.
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Family Lenten Kits -
If you signed up for a Family Lenten Kit, you can pick them up after Mass or at the Parish Office beginning February 13th.
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NOURISH -
Feeding Our Community
We're excited to announce our new NOURISH Meal Train Program is ready to kick off!
You can now nominate families to receive meals and/or groceries if they are facing hardships and life transitions such as illness, cancer treatments, natural disasters, caring for elderly parents or having a new baby. Be part of this exciting program and help support families in our parish as they face these hardships.
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Panera Bread Pick-up
Currently Panera Bread donates their unused bread, but it does not have a team picking up the leftovers on Saturday or Sundays.
We have the great opportunity to make sure the leftovers get delivered to organizations in need! If you're available to pick up on Sunday mornings before 9 AM or Sunday evening about 8 PM please email Kelli DeVries at kdevries@seasp.org to sign up. This ministry only requires a one-time a month commitment. |
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Cleaning Team Needs
We have an opening on the rectory cleaning team that needs to be filled.
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Donate While You Shop!
Valentines Day is only a few days away! Have you shopped for your valentine yet?
If you shop from Amazon, you can generate donations for St. E's while shopping for your valentine, at no extra cost!
Simply start your shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/42-1338119 to confirm St. E's as your charity of choice, and AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchase price to our organization. |
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Catholic Charities Annual Appeal This Weekend
Catholic Charities Helps the Most Vulnerable - Did you know that individual contributions make up nearly 50% of Catholic Charities’ annual operating budget – every gift is important and every gift helps!
The Catholic Charities Annual Appeal kicks off this weekend. As the social service arm of the Catholic Church, Catholic Charities’ work to the most vulnerable among us is critical. Our Social Justice Committee supports Catholic Charities, but if you'd like to make your own contribution to the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal, please mail your gift to Catholic Charities, 1229 Mt. Loretta Ave, Dubuque 52001 or by going to www.CatholicCharitiesDubuque.org/donate. If you make a donation in the collection basket, be sure to make your check as "Catholic Charities." |
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RCIA Rite of Reception
This weekend we congratulate Rebekah Cushman, Andrea Ferguson, Samantha Jirak and Mason Short as Catholic Faith through the Rite of Reception at the 5 PM Saturday night Mass.
The Rite of Reception is the liturgical rite by which a person born and baptized in a different ecclesial Community is received, according to the Latin rite, into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Since they are already baptized, the full reception includes receiving Confirmation and Eucharist. Please keep them in your prayers during this exciting time. If you’d like to learn more about how to get involved with RCIA at our church or how to be fully received into the Catholic Church, contact Trish Lokmer at tlokmer@seasp.org or 393-3778. |
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Reflecting God's Love & Mercy Spring Campaign |
Join us Sunday, February 14th at 2 PM to start the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign.
The event will be outside at the Memorial for Unborn in the Murdock-Linwood Cemetery (520 Wilson Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids.) Please be prepared for the weather.
We will pray for an end to abortion in front of Planned Parenthood from Wednesday, Feb. 17th - Sunday, March 28th
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Weekend Children’s Liturgy Ministers WANTED!
Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word has been up and running safely and social distanced since October and we are excited to invite NEW and returning ministers back into the program.
All you need to commit is 20 minutes, once a month at Mass.
The 20 minute PowerPoint lesson is created for you by the Children’s Minister so you just show up, love God, and love others!
There will be a Children’s Liturgy of the Word Training on Sunday, February 28th at 9:45 AM.
Please email Ali Maahs at amaahs@seasp.org to sign up to join this wonderful ministry team. |
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Knights of Columbus Scholarship Award
There are 2 more weeks left to submit apply for the $500 Knights of Columbus Scholarship Award Program! The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is a member of the parish. The recipient will be recognized during the senior Mass celebrated for the graduating class. Details about the scholarship are available online at www.seasp.org/knights-of-columbus. |
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Baptism This Weekend
Congratulations to Amelia Mae, daughter of Zachary & Emma Kockler, as she joins our parish family through Baptism this weekend.
If you would like information on arranging a private baptism, please contact Kathy Lester in the Parish Office at klester@seasp.org or 319-393-3778. |
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Catholic Daughters Scholarships - two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to 8th grade students entering a Catholic high school. Find out requirements online.
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MASS/LITURGY READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14, 2021 |
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Sunday, Feb. 14, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, (Mk 1:40-45)
Mass livestreamed and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, ♰ For the Parish
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, Richard & Kathryn Boscardin
Monday, Feb. 15, Weekday, (Mk 8:11-13) NO MASS
Tuesday, Feb. 16, Weekday, (Mk 8:14-21)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM, ♰ Phillip Gansen
Wednesday, Feb. 17, Ash Wednesday, (Mt 6:1-6, 16-18)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Gary Campbell
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM, ♰ Charline McDermott
Liturgy of the Word & distribution of ashes at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 7:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 18, Thursday After Ash Wednesday, (Lk 9:22-25)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ Lynne Strabala
Friday, Feb. 19, Friday After Ash Wednesday, (Mt 9:14-15)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ John Duffy
Saturday, Feb. 20, Vigil: First Sunday of Lent, (Lk 5:27-32)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, ♰ Joe Bena
Sunday, Feb. 21, First Sunday of Lent, (Mk 1:12-15)
Mass livestreamed and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, For the Parish
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, ♰ Jerry McCarthy
♰ denotes a Mass intention for a deceased individual.
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Weekly Giving For February 7, 2021 |
Envelopes: $6,749.00
Bank Checks: $6,871.30
Online: $3,029.28
EFT: $31,455.67
Loose Bills: $150.00
Loose Coins: $6.48
Building Fund: $516.00 =
$150 Envelopes + $366 EFT
Total: $48,777.73
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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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