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.
See you on-line or in-person this weekend!
Are you interested in serving as a minister during Mass? Sign up!
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Welcome Back Update
On May 18, Archbishop Jackels announced that parishes were allowed to make updates to their Covid-19 safety protocols as needed in order to welcome everyone back to church.
After much consultation from various sources and praying on the best choice for our parish, we have updated our Covid-19 safety protocols. These new safety protocols begin immediately.
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Job Opportunities Available
We are hiring for two full-time parish staff positions!
The Family Ministry Coordinator position will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of young family ministry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
The Coordinator of Ministries & Administration position will be responsible for creating, facilitating and expanding ministry opportunities related to the mission of the parish, in addition to general parish administration and facility management.
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Graduation Mass, June 6
We're so excited for all the high school graduates from our parish! The 11 AM Sunday Mass on June 6th will be a special Mass honoring our graduates. If you're a graduating senior and would like to be included in the graduation Mass, please RSVP to Sarah Casey ( scasey@seasp.org) by Wednesday, June 2nd. Also, we'll have a video congratulating our graduates. If you'd like to be included in it, please send Martha Garcia-Wegener your pictures ( mgarciawegener@seasp.org). |
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Seven Sisters Apostolate Prayer Spots
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a group of women that each spend one hour, during one day a week, praying for a particular priest. They are looking for TWO women to fill prayer spots to pray for Father Mark Ressler and Father Gary Mayer, beginning in June. If you feel called to fill a spot, please contact Barbara Ptacek ( blptacek@outlook.com, 319-721-3067). |
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Memorial Day Mass
Please join in the Mass honoring our loved ones on Monday, May 31st at 9 AM. Due to the weather forecast, it will not be held at the cemetery. Mass will be celebrated at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 2310 First Ave. NE Cedar Rapids.
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Christmas in June Food Drive
We are partnering with HACAP, Hy-Vee and MCO to provide food to those in need in our community through our Christmas in June Food Drive. Please consider taking a grocery bag and return it filled to help families in need. Bag pick-up is during the weekends of June 5th and 12th. They are due back no later than June 24th.
If you are interested in helping deliver the bags on June 26th, please sign up. |
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Sister Rita Heires/FSPA Scholarship Fund
Parishioners from St. Pius X and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes have launched a scholarship fund to honor Sister Rita Heires and the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA.) Sister Rita, now retired, was principal at St. Pius X School.
They are inviting others to donate to the scholarship that will one day, help families in need attend St. Pius X School. So far they have raised $25,000 toward their goal of $40,000. Find out more by visiting www.seasp.org/catholic-schools. |
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The care center facilities are ready to welcome back the Word & Communion Ministry! Bring Jesus to those who cannot come to Him!
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Ministry Minute - Meet the Deignans!
You might recognize them from our Good Friday Mass where they sing "Watch the Lamb." Both Pat and Carol grew up with musicians around them! Pat's mom was the pianist at his parish growing up so he sang and played the guitar at church since he was a kid. Carol was a music teacher like two of her siblings. She retired last year from being the music teacher at St. Pius X Elementary School.
When the Deignans first got involved in the Music Ministry, their children - Ryan, Meg, Jimmy and Emma all sang with them. It was a special part of their ministry to have their whole family involved! We can thank their family for bringing new traditions to St. E's such as the Palm Sunday youth procession and singing the Alleluia at infant baptisms.
Thank you Pat, Carol, Ryan, Meg, Jimmy and Emma for using your talents to bring us all into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton!
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The Prayer Course - An Eight-week Journey Through the Lord's Prayer
Jesus taught us how to pray through the Lord's Prayer. Dive deeper on an eight-week journey to help you grow and deepen your prayer life. Watch the trailer, then register to join us on ZOOM! We'll meet virtually, Mondays, beginning on June 7th, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM. |
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Summer Virtual RCIA Sessions
Are you interested in becoming Catholic, or just finding out more? Join us for the summer session of Virtual RCIA!
The new group will begin June 6th and meets Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:45 AM.
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Upcoming Ordinations
Two of our parishioners, Deacon Jake Dunne and Ben Valentine, will be ordained on May 28th and 29th!
Deacon Jake Dunne will be ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday, May 29th at 10 AM.
Seminarian Ben Valentine will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on Friday, May 28th at 7 PM.
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Jake Dunne
Deacon Jake will be celebrating a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Saturday, May 29th at 5 PM. It will be his first Mass as a priest.
All parishioners and guests are invited to a reception with a meal provided, immediately following the Mass.
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Ben Valentine
Ben Valentine will be preaching his first homily as a Deacon at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on Sunday, May 30th at 8:30 AM.
All parishioners and guests are invited to a reception with breakfast provided, immediately following the Mass.
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"Together" Monthly Bulletin from the Archdiocese of Dubuque, includes information about the Sunday Opportunity and deacons being ordained as priests this month in our Archdiocese. |
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Mass/Liturgy Readings for the Week of May 30, 2021 |
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Sunday, May 30, THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (Mt 28:16-20)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM,
♰ deceased family members of Deacon Ben Valentine
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, For the Parish
Monday, May 31, The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Lk 1:39-56)
Memorial Day Mass at St. Matthew Catholic Church at 9 AM
Tuesday, June 1, Saint Justin (Mk 12:13-17)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM, ♰ Ken & Mary Fran Chinnock
Wednesday, June 2, Weekday (Mk 12:18-27)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Mary Jane Reichenauer
Thursday, June 3, Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions (Mk 12:28-34)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ Dennis Shepherd
Friday, June 4, Weekday (Mk 12:35-37)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ Gary Campbell
Saturday, June 5, Vigil: THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Mk 12:38-44)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, ♰ Jerry Seifried
Sunday, June 6, THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Mk 14:12-16, 22-26)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, For the Parish
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, ♰ Melvin Henneberry
♰ denotes a Mass intention for a deceased individual.
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Weekly Giving For May 23, 2021 |
Envelopes: $5,563.00
Bank Checks: $1,511.30
Online: $2,329.68
EFT (5/17): $35,218.33
Loose Bills: $191.00
Loose Coins: $6.45
Building Fund: $45.00 =
$10 online + $ 35 EFT
Total: $44,864.76
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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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