St. Elizabeth Ann Seton June 6, 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!

Are you interested in serving as a minister during Mass? Sign up!

We made changes to our Covid-19 safety protocols!

If you missed the update in your email, visit our Welcome Back page to see all the details or click the button below.

Updated Covid-19 Safety Protocols

Job Opportunities Available

We are hiring for a Coordinator of Ministries & Administration position. This 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.

Find out more about the position and apply at www.seasp.org/job-opportunities.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

We invite you to take advantage of our online "home edition" Children's Liturgy of the Word lesson for Corpus Christi Sunday! You can also find the weekly Children's Bulletins on our Children's Ministry page.

PRAY

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.

Christmas in June Food Drive This Weekend

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.

Habitat for Humanity Faith Builders Needed

We are still looking for builders for the June 4th and July 8th build dates. Help us build a home for someone in need. Lunch will be provided both days. Sign up for a half day, or full day on either of the days.

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.

The care center facilities are ready to welcome back the Word & Communion Ministry! Bring Jesus to those who cannot come to Him!

Visit our Ministry Opportunities page to find out more and to sign up.

Amazon Smile Donations

Father's Day is June 20th and Prime Day is June 21st and 22nd, so if you're shopping on Amazon, be sure to use Amazon Smile and designate St. E's as the beneficiary charity. Every time you shop using Amazon Smile, you'll generate donations for St. E's, at no extra cost! We earned $95.63 through Amazon Smile donations this quarter!

Simply start your shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/42-1338119 to confirm St. E's as your charity of choice, and Amazon Smile will donate a portion of your eligible purchase price to our organization.

Help Fix Up the Rectory

The rectory is needing some sprucing up. There is some yard work, landscaping and carpentry needs at the rectory. If you are feeling called to help in any of these areas, check out the pictures on the website showing some of the work that needs to be done and contact Bob Handley (bhandley@seasp.org) to help with the ones you feel called to.

WITNESS

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.

MomE's Prayer & Conversations at the Park Next Week

Have you been missing community and connection throughout the pandemic? Join us this summer for "Prayer & Conversations @ the Park!" The Mom E's group will meet at East Knoll Park in Robins from 9:30 to 11 AM on Friday, June 11th and 25th.

If you have questions, contact Jenny Ryan at seasmomes@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Regis Middle School Coaches Needed

New Student Retreat at St. Thomas Aquinas (Iowa State University) - Visit www.seasp.org/youth to find out more.

KMMK 88.7 FM Talk Radio for Catholic Living 3rd Anniversary Fundraising Dinner is on Wednesday, June 9th. Free-will donations are accepted.

St. Luke's Hospital is needing Eucharistic Ministers for hospitalized Catholic patients.

Meals on Wheels needs 70 volunteers! To volunteer, email volunteer@horizonsfamily.org or visit their website.

Catholic Daughters Hour of Prayer for our country and monthly meeting information - Upcoming meeting is on Tuesday, June 8th, at 6:30 PM. The weekly hour of prayer for our country is on Wednesday afternoons at St. Wenceslaus Church.

Bridgehaven Treasures Resale Shoppe Manager Job Opening

Mass/Liturgy Readings for the Week of June 6, 2021

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

Monday, June 7, Weekday (Mt 5:1-12) NO MASS

Tuesday, June 8, Weekday (Mt 5:13-16)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM, ♰ Dennis Shepherd

Wednesday, June 9, Weekday (Mt 5:17-19)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Arno & June Platz

Thursday, June 10, Weekday (Mt 5:20-26)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ DeLores Bauck

Friday, June 11, THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS (Jn 19:31-37)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, Fred Garity

Saturday, June 12, Vigil: ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Lk 2:41-51)

Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, ♰ Melvin Henneberry

Sunday, June 13, ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Mk 4:26-34)

Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, ♰ Walter Van Devender

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

♰ denotes a Mass intention for a deceased individual.

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

Weekly Giving For May 30, 2021

Envelopes: $7,881.00

Bank Checks: $4,495.00

Online: $1,674.04

Loose Bills: $197.00

Loose Coins: $0.15

Building Fund: $15.00 online

Total: $14,262.19

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