We're giving Father Gary a proper welcome to St. EAS with a Meet & Greet Parade!

Join us Sunday, September 27th, between 12:30 and 3:30 PM to drive by under the bell tower canopy and greet him. We'll have Donut Land donuts for you at the end of the parade line!

Please enter the parking lot through the WEST Litchfield Dr. parking lot entrance and form a line. There will be members of the parish present to direct traffic. You can find a diagram of the traffic flow here.

Thank you to everyone that already donated household items as well as school supplies for the Derecho Storm Relief Drive! You can still bring donations to the tables set up by the church entrance and the church office. The items donated will be given to local organizations in need such as the Catherine McCauley Center, Catholic Worker House, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Young Parents Network and others. For more information, a list of needed items and to find out about other ways you can help, visit the Derecho Storm Relief page on our website.

Matthew 18:19 - Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.

We're excited to offer an online Alpha course again this fall! Alpha is a program that will introduce you to the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Alpha gives everyone the opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. It is for everyone at all levels of their spiritual journey and background knowledge.

We'll meet weekly online on Mondays, for 11 weeks. Join us for the "Alpha Come & See" Intro session on Monday, October 5th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Find out more and register at https://www.seasp.org/alpha.

Registration for fall RE classes is open. Planning for the fall is still ongoing but we are looking at offering both an onsite and virtual option for families depending on comfort levels. If you have any questions please contact Angie Bulman at abulman@seasp.org or 393-3778.

All 9th - 12th grade teens are invited to be part the virtual Teen Alpha this fall. Teen Alpha is an interactive video series to help young people connect with their peers and deepen their relationship with Jesus. We'll discuss topics such as "is there a God?" "why am I here?" and "where did I come from and where am I going?"

First meeting is Sunday, October 11th, from 8 to 9 PM. We'll meet through December 13th. Please contact Sarah Casey (scasey@seasp.org) by October 7th if you're interested in participating. Find out more on our website.

Get the kids to bed early and join us for a seven-week Marriage Alpha Course! The sessions are designed to help couples invest in their relationship. Topics include the art of communication, resolving conflict, the power of forgiveness and intimacy. We'll gather virtually and share a video together, then there will be time to privately discuss the topic. Consider it a date night at home! Find out more here or register. The first session begins September 14th.

On September 26th & 27th, the 2020 Christ Our Life Conference will be offered in person as well as live-streamed for those preferring or unable to attend in person. Tickets for in-house seats at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, or live-stream access are $25 for adults and $15 for youth through college age.

Are you or someone you know interested in growing closer to Jesus and learning more about the Catholic Faith? Maybe you are interested in joining the Catholic Church? Maybe you just want a safe place to ask questions about your faith? We would love to have you join us this fall for our virtual RCIA sessions on Sunday mornings beginning September 13th. Contact Trish Lokmer with questions or to get the Zoom link for our sessions: tlokmer@seasp.org or 393-3778.

Community support makes a huge difference when facing hardships and life transitions such as illness, cancer treatments, natural disasters, caring for elderly parents or having a new baby.

We're excited to offer a new ministry where volunteers donate meals and groceries to support members of our community in those situations. If you're feeling called to help NOURISH members of our community, we'd love to have you as a volunteer! As a volunteer, you'll have a choice of responding to requests as your schedule allows.

To sign up for this new ministry or to find out more, email Kelli Devries (kdevries@seasp.org.)

We will be holding Eucharistic ministry training on Tuesday, September 22, from 6 - 7:15 PM. If you are interested in this ministry and learning more about it, come join us! Spaces are limited. If you have any questions or to sign up, please email Kelli at kdevries@seasp.org or call 319-393-3778.

On Wednesday, September 16th, from 6 to 7 PM, Sarah Casey will be hosting a Virtual Open House meeting for confirmation families. This is optional to attend but it will be a place for parents to ask questions regarding the confirmation program. The ZOOM link will be emailed to those who are registered for the program. Please register for the confirmation program online by September 20th. Contact Sarah Casey at scasey@seasp.org for more information.

Save the date for Monday, September 27th to hear the "dynamic deacon" speak at the Catholic Evangelization Outreach (CEO) event sponsored by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher, whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith will challenge and inspire those who hear him.

The event will be offered in person and through a livestream. Stay tuned for more information.

Sunday, Sept. 13, Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, (Mt 18:21-35)

Mass livestreamed and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, Arno & June Platz

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, For the Parish

Monday, Sept. 14, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross , (Jn 3:13-17) NO MASS

Tuesday, Sept. 15, Our Lady of Sorrows, (Lk 2:33-35)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM, Nicole Thing

Wednesday, Sept. 16, Sts. Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs, (Lk 7:31-35)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM, Gary Campbell

Thursday, Sept. 17, Weekday, (Lk 7:36-50)

Friday, Sept. 18, Weekday, (Lk 8:1-3)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, Stephen Miller

Saturday, Sept. 19, Weekday, (Lk 8:4-15) NO MASS

Sunday, Sept. 20, Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, (Mt 20:1-16a)

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

If you'd like to update your online giving, please visit https://www.seasp.org/stewardship to see your options.

 Pastor, Rev. Gary Mayer - W: 319-393-3778 

 Phone: 319-393-3778 Email: office@seasp.org - Fax: 319-393-7165 - Website: www.seasp.org