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! If you join us in person, we strongly encourage wearing a mask to protect the most vulnerable (children, elderly, etc.) in our parish from contracting Covid-19.
We would love it if you served as a minister during Mass! Sign up here.
After Mass, join us at Seton Sweets Fellowship for cookies on Saturday and donuts on Sunday!
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New Director of Music & Liturgy
We are excited to announce that we have hired someone for the Director of Music & Liturgy position! Meet Judy Duncan! She will begin working in that position on November 1st.
Judy has been a Director of Music Ministry for nearly 30 years in Boston, St. Louis, Dallas and now, the Corridor.
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Children's Ministry Resources
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Family Ministry Fellowship Trivia Night!
Our next Family Ministry Fellowship event is Trivia Night on Sunday, November 7th at 6 PM in Seton Hall! Get your team of up to 8 people together and compete for bragging rights in the parish. There will be questions and topics for ALL ages, so children are welcome and encouraged to participate! Families MAY combine to create a team as long as the total team members is 8 or less.
This event will be an appetizer potluck, so please bring something yummy to share. Plates, silverware, and beverages will be provided.
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Mass of Remembrance Video
The annual Mass of Remembrance will be on Tuesday, November 2nd at 5:30 PM. There will be a reception following the Mass.
We'd like to honor our loved ones that we've lost in 2021 with a video during our livestream Mass as well as on our YouTube and social media channels. If you lost a loved on in 2021 and would like them to be included, please email a picture to Martha ( mgarciawegener@seasp.org) by Wednesday, October 27th. Be sure to include their name as you wish to see it displayed in the video and their relation to you if you'd like that displayed too. |
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Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered at all Masses THIS weekend, October 23rd and 24th. A person does not have to be near death to be anointed. The elderly (because of the aging process), those who have a serious or chronic illness (physical or mental), or those who will undergo surgery soon are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
Those who request to be anointed, do so with complete faith in God, not waiting until their deathbed, as was the practice long ago when the sacrament was called "Extreme Unction."
This Sacrament is for the living and reminds the anointed they are not alone or forgotten. They are part of the whole community and supported by prayers and assistance that is available to them.
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The next CEO event will be on Monday, October 25th, 6:30 PM at St. Ludmila Catholic Church.
Come hear how Emery Tew and her family were able to not only survive three deployments, but thrive in how God had been preparing her, "for such a time as this".
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Birthright and Bridgehaven Donation Crib Drive
During the month of October, the Knights of Columbus have a tradition of sponsoring a donation drive to help new mothers who struggle to make ends meet as they welcome new life into their homes. A complete list of the donations needed is in the crib in the church window walk. Be sure to place your donations in the crib by THIS weekend, (October 23rd and 24th). Please tag your donations with the organization their designated for (Birthright or Bridgehaven).
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Boxes of Joy
We are teaming up in a service project with St. Ludmila's to pack Boxes of Joy for the Cross Catholic Outreach Organization. This popular ministry invites people all over the US to pack hope and happiness for thousands of children in dire poverty around the world.
If you'd like to participate, you can pick up an empty Box of Joy to fill outside of the St. E's office or you can use a regular shoe box. Some ideas to fill the box with include small toys, bar soap, pencils, a tooth brush, tooth paste, hard candy, crayons, coloring books or t-shirts. Deliver filled Boxes of Joy to St. E's no later than November 10th. A donation of $9 is requested per box to cover the shipping cost and support the charitable work where the child lives. Find out more at crosscatholic.org/box-of-joy
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Alpha Food & Hospitality Ministers
We are excited to have Alpha back in-person on Wednesday nights. During our in-person Alpha courses we offer food and hospitality. Your help is needed with this ministry! We would love to have you join us to be on the kitchen team or provide food for our Wednesday night course. To sign up click on the appropriate link:
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Wine & Wisdom Hospitality Ministry
Wine and Wisdom is coming back! We are looking for people to help with the hospitality ministry through serving and donating food/drink. If you are interested in helping with this ministry SIGN UP HERE! |
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Cub Scout Pack 27 is 'Scouting for Food'!
The Cub Scouts will distribute grocery bags after all three Masses the weekend of October 30 and 31st. Parishioners can fill the bags with canned goods and bring them back to church the following weekend to any Mass. Scouts will be outside collecting food before each Mass the weekend of November 6th and 7th. The food will then be donated to the Metro Catholic Outreach (MCO). Parishioners can also bring the bags back to church during the week and drop off at the normal MCO food drop area at the church. Last year, thanks to your generosity, Cub Scout Pack 27 donated over 1,700 pounds of food to MCO during our Scouting for Food event! Please help us make this year just as successful!
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Final Week of Xavier Impact Fund Volunteer Phone Calls!
Thank you St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish! We are well on the way to meeting (and hopefully exceeding!) our Xavier Impact Fund goal of $97,500! Volunteers are making final reminder calls this week and your tax-deductible gifts help with family financial assistance, the newly established teacher endowment, and faith/academic advancement at Xavier High School. Plus, don’t forget, after meeting our parish goal, every dollar thereafter will go back to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish to be used for the greatest need!
Please call us at 319-378-4571 with any questions, and gifts are made easy by visiting www.XavierSaints.org/Impact. Thank you for your prayerful and financial support! |
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40 Days of Life praying and fasting - Join us for the Closing Rally on Sun, Oct. 31 at 2:00 PM. We pray for one hour outside Planned Parenthood, and then head to Godfather’s Pizza at 3:00 PM. Come meet others who have a heart for those hurting because of abortion. |
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Mercy Mistletoe Market - Thursday, November 11th, 8:30 AM to 5 PM at Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education Center |
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Mass/Liturgy Readings for the Week of Oct. 24, 2021 |
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Sunday, October 24, THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Mk 10:46-52)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, For the Parish
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, ♰ Gerald Mitchell
Monday, October 25, Weekday (Lk 13:10-17) NO MASS
Eucharistic adoration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Noon - 1 PM
Eucharistic adoration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 7 to 8 PM
Tuesday, October 26, Weekday (Lk 13:18-21)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Jerry Seifried
Wednesday, October 27, Weekday (Lk 13:22-30)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Joshua Polsely
Thursday, October 28, Saints Simon and Jude (Lk 6:12-16)
School Mass at St. Pius at 9:00 AM
Friday, October 29, Weekday (Lk 14:1-6) NO MASS
Saturday, October 30, Vigil: THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Lk 14:1, 7-11)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, ♰ Anna
Sunday, October 31, THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Mk 12:28b-34)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, ♰ Bob Erusha
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, For the Parish
♰ denotes a Mass intention for a deceased individual.
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Weekly Giving For October 17, 2021 |
Envelopes: $7,222.00
Bank Checks: $1,255.00
On-line: $2,275.01
EFT: $35,693.33
Loose Bills: $243.00
Loose Coins: $6.14
Building Fund: $35.00 (EFT)
Total: $46,729.48
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Thank you to our newest on-line donors! We appreciate your generosity.
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Are you joining us in person for Mass? Sign up to serve at a Mass! See you there!
Not joining us for Mass in person? Watch this weekend's Mass livestream and access Sunday's worship aid by visiting the livestream Mass page.
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Bob's Maintenance Update and Minister Requests
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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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