St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Bringing People Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ
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Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
On what do we put value? This weekend God praises Solomon for seeing how longevity, riches, property, and revenge are so much less important than the gift of an understanding heart, to know what is right, and then to have the ability to do it. The Gospel parables tell of people who sold everything they had, to gain what was of greater value. What is of greatest value is the need to trust in God’s plan for salvation, and that for those who believe, all things will work together unto good. How important that is to remember when we face difficulties and challenges in life. Trust in God will carry us to glory!
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Join us in person or on-line this weekend!
The only thing certain during the "coronavirus era" is that everything is continuously changing! We, at St. EAS are not an exception to that rule! Now that we've reopened the church, we continue to assess how the systems we've put in place are working out. Since we haven't reached capacity at Masses and our crowds are manageable, we are considering making changes to the reservation system. We want the worship experience to be enjoyable here and are striving to do that while keeping you safe.
For this weekend, we are continuing to require reservations for Sunday Mass to ensure physical distancing in the pews. We hope you'll join us! There is a seat ready for you!
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The US Bishops are urging all Catholics to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. We at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish pray this prayer every week during our staff meeting. We invite you to pray with us.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Blood Drive
Tuesday August 4,
3 - 7 PM
Social Hall
There’s never been a better time to be a donor! You are needed now more than ever!
The need for blood is increasing nationally, and our local hospitals are no exception. There is currently a need for all blood types due to the increasing levels of activity at local hospitals and a high number of blood drive cancellations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a special thank you,
all donors will receive a $10 gift card
of your choice to Amazon, Walmart, Target, Casey's General Stores, Subway, Burger King, iTunes/App Store, Applebee's, Dominos or Lowes.
***Please make an appointment. Walk-ins will not be allowed to make sure that social distancing guidelines are met.
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Arts and Environment Team Help
Our Arts and Environments team is a big part of our parish. A team often behind the scenes, we don’t even realize all they take care of. They are responsible for making sure the church is decorated and changed for our Liturgical seasons. The team also helps to support our Faith Formation team at bigger Masses for Confirmation and First Communion. They are looking for a few new members to the team to help with prep, planning, shopping and decorating throughout the year. Ideally a team member would be able to be at most monthly meetings. The team meets one time a month for an hour to plan with occasional working meetings for decorating or updating things. What a great opportunity for a creative gift to shine! If you have questions or are interested, please reach out to Kelli at
kdevries@seasp.org
or 319-393-3778.
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Eucharistic Ministry Training
We will be having Eucharistic ministry training on Thursday, August 13th, from 6 - 7:15 PM. We would love to have you join us if you are interested in this ministry and learning more about it. Spaces are limited. If you have any questions or to sign up, please email Kelli at
kdevries@seasp.org or call 319-393-3778.
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Thank you to everyone that has updated their giving to be online! If you haven't yet, we encourage you to set up electronic contributions or try our on-line giving. The on-line giving can be set up for a one-time or recurring donation. Details can be found on the
Stewardship Page
of our website.
For questions or assistance please contact our bookkeeper, Mary Lang, at 319-393-3778 or
mlang@seasp.org
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The Thrift Store is now open for shopping during limited hours. The hours are Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM. Face masks are required & no one under the age of 12 is admitted.
We are accepting clean and gently used clothing, furniture & household items Tuesdays - Saturday, 9 AM - 2 PM.
Food Box requests are being taken by phone between 9 and noon, Tuesdays - Saturday. You can call 319-365-5091. Pickup is in the afternoon.
We are also still accepting applications for utilities, rent & furniture assistance on Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10 AM to 2 PM. Bring your most recent utility bill or current, signed lease plus a photo ID.
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Join us at "Gather" this weekend!
At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, we're all about meeting people where they are and authentic hospitality. Since we can’t meet in person for our coffee and donuts, we are offering a new approach to hospitality. Join us for "GATHER - A Virtual Hospitality Experience!"
Join us this weekend from 9:30 to 10 on ZOOM while we unpack Sunday's message. It's going to be lots of fun!
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Although we are beginning to open the church for public Masses, we will continue to schedule Baptisms individually outside of the Mass. If you would like more 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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Every week we receive information from community organizations that may be of interest to our parishioners. Please use the link below to find ways that you can Pray, Learn, Share and Witness in our larger community.
This week you'll find information about the following:
- Full-time 8th grade science teacher job opening at Regis Middle School
- Sleep In Heavenly Peace bed linen collection
- Dining assistant at Hiawatha Care Center
- Coordinator for liturgical music job opening at the Office of Mission and Ministry at Mount Mercy University
- Full-Time 7th/8th grade math instructor job opening at Regis Middle School
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Mass/Liturgy Readings for The Week Of July 26, 2020
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Sunday, July 26, Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, (Mt 13:44-52)
Mass
livestreamed
and at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM,
Steve Reichenauer
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM,
For the Parish
Monday, July 27, Weekday, (
Mt 13:31-35
)
NO MASS
Tuesday, July 28, Weekday, (
Mt 13:36-43
)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9 AM,
Richard Wilwerdine
Wednesday, July 29, Saint Martha, (
Jn 11:19-27
)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM,
Greg Howe
Thursday, July 30, Weekday, (
Mt 13:47-53
)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM,
Kevin Canney
Friday, July 31, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest, (
Mt 13:54-58
)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM,
Kevin Webb
Saturday, Aug. 1,
Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
, (
Mt 14:1-12
)
NO MASS
Sunday, Aug. 2, Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, (Mt 14:13-21)
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,
Steven Kunz
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Weekly Giving For July 19, 2020
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Envelopes: $4,758.00
Bank Checks: $3,611.30
On-line: $2,462.14
EFT (as of 7/15): $34,720.16
Loose Bills: $91.00
Loose Coins: $1.78
Building Maintenance: $45.00
($10.00 online + $35 EFT)
Total: $45,689.38
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Thank you to our newest on-line donors! We appreciate your generosity.
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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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