St. Elizabeth Ann Seton April 11, 2021 Bulletin

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

Bringing People Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ

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. See you on-line or in-person this weekend!

If it's been a while since you've joined us in person, here's what you need to know.

We invite you to take advantage of our online "home edition" Children's Liturgy of the Word lessons!

There will be no Children's Liturgy of the Word the weekend of April 18th.

We invite you to sign up to serve in a ministry this weekend if you'll be joining us.

First Communion Masses

This year's First Communions will be taking place on April 17th (5 PM) and 18th (8:30 AM, 11 AM & 1 PM.)

Everyone is welcome to join us in-person for the weekend, however, please be aware that some seats will be reserved for the First Communicants and their immediate families. In anticipation of larger crowds, we will have overflow seating available. You also have the option to join us online during the Masses.

RCIA Congratulations

Congratulations to Ryan Brock who was baptized, confirmed and received his First Communion at the Easter Vigil this past weekend!

He is a witness to all of us to answer God's call to follow Him in faith.

For more information about getting involved with RCIA or how to become Catholic, contact Trish Lokmer.

PRAY

Divine Mercy Novena

Divine Mercy Sunday is this weekend, April 11th.

The Lord expressed His will with regard to the Divine Mercy Feast to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska in His first revelation to her. We hope you'll have the opportunity to participate.

Divine Mercy Events:

Adoration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 2:30 to 3:30 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed at 3 PM

"3 Conversations" Easter Small Groups

Easter is the perfect time to share the good news of what God has done in your life with others in the parish!

Join an Easter small group in-person or online! 3 meetings will be held, and no preparation is required!

Find out more and sign up at www.seasp.org/adults.

LEARN

The Marriage Course Online

The Marriage Course online begins April 15th! Find out more and sign up at www.seasp.org/adults! You'll be happy you did.

Thursdays, 8:30 to 10 PM

April 15 to May 27th

SAVE THE DATE for VBS 2021!

June 21-25th, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Vacation Bible School will be held in-person but with limited numbers to follow health and safety protocols.

Registration for participants and volunteers will go live on Monday, April 12th. Online registration will be posted on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's VBS webpage.

National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) Registration

You have until April 28th to register for NCYC!

Join other teenagers for a 3-day conference full of prayer, community and empowerment for teenagers!

Find out more on our Youth Ministry page.

As the season for the snow crew ministry comes to an end, we want to give them a big shoutout and thank you! We appreciate your work! If you're interested in joining the crew next season, contact Kelli DeVries.

The care center facilities are ready to welcome back the Word & Communion Ministry! Visit our Ministry Opportunities page to find out more and get involved.

Good Friday Collection

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection helps Christians in the Holy Land.

Thank you to everyone who gave. We were able to collect $989!

For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.

Easter Offering Online

When you give to God’s work through our church, it shows your worship and reverence to Him and He transforms your heart!

If you'd like to give an Easter gift online, you can visit our online giving page!

CRS Rice Bowls - Time to Return Them!

Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the narthex at church. So far $1,476.19 has been received. Thank you!

WITNESS

Baptism This Weekend

Congratulations to Elijah Thomas Behmer, son of Joe and Kelly Behmer, as se 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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COMMUNITY NEWS

Catholic Daughters of the America's Meeting - April 13, 6:30 PM at St. Wenceslaus Church

Saint Vincent de Paul Update : information about the items most needed at the moment.

Mass/Liturgy Readings for the Week of April 11, 2021

Sunday, Apr. 11, SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY, (Jn 20:19-31)

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, ♰ Gary Campbell

Monday, Apr. 12, Easter Weekday, (Jn 3:1-8) NO MASS

Tuesday, Apr. 13, Easter Weekday, (Jn 3:7b-15)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM, ♰ Betty Schuff

Wednesday, Apr. 14, Easter Weekday, (Jn 3:16-21)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Clara Enright

Thursday, Apr. 15, Easter Weekday, (Jn 3:31-36)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ Frank McDonald

Friday, Apr. 16, Easter Weekday, (Jn 6:1-15)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ Mary Jane Reichenauer

Saturday, Apr. 17, Vigil: THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, (Jn 6:16-21)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, Brian DePauw & Casey Lemerand Families

Sunday, Apr. 18, THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, (Lk 24:35-48)

Mass livestreamed and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, ♰ Dennis Shepherd

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

Mass livestreamed and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 1:00 PM, No Mass Intention

♰ denotes a Mass intention for a deceased individual.

Please visit our Livestream Page for the livestream links to the Masses.

Weekly Giving For April 4, 2021

Envelopes: $6,468.00

Bank Checks: $9,045.00

Online: $3,480.87

Loose Bills: $610.00

Loose Coins: $3.13

Building Fund: $150.00 (Online)

Easter Giving: $26,965.00 =

($350 online + $26,615 envelopes)

Total: $48,198.19

Thank you to our newest on-line donors! We appreciate your generosity.

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

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!

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

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