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!
We would love it if you served as a minister during Mass! Sign up here!
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Covid-19 Guidelines Update
We continue to pray for the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. The CDC has placed Linn County in a high level of community transmission. Thus, all parishioners are encouraged to wear masks when you are in the church or at a meeting in our building.
We are making this request to all of our parishioners in order to care for those who are most vulnerable and unable to be vaccinated such as children, the elderly and those who are immunocompromised.
Eucharistic Ministers will also be wearing masks during Communion distribution due to their close contact with parishioners.
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Catholic Evangelization Outreach (CEO) Event
The next CEO event is this Monday, September 20th and it will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 6:30 to 8 PM.
The speaker will be our very own pastor, Father Gary. He will speak on how his life was transformed through daily Mass and ultimately developing an intimate relationship with the Eucharist!
The event is free and all are welcome! There will be a light meal served. childcare will not be available. If you prefer, the event will also be livestreamed. Find out more at www.crceo.info. |
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PRAYground and PRAYZkids Programs are Now Open!
The PRAYground and PRAYZkids ministries are seeking youth ministers, 5th grade and up. Email Jill Sires to join the team! |
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Seton Sweets - After-Mass Fellowship!
Join us for cookies after the 5 PM Saturday Mass and donuts after the 8:30 and 11 AM Sunday Masses. We're so excited to have this fellowship opportunity back!
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Children's Ministry Resources
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Children's Ministers Needed!
We need Children's Ministers! We currently only have enough adult ministers to open the PRAYground and PRAYZkids programs during the 8:30 Sunday Mass time.
The PRAYground and PRAYZkids ministries are also seeking youth ministers, 5th grade and up.
If you're interested in helping with one of these programs, please contact Jill Sires ( jsires@seasp.org). |
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Family Ministry Pumpkin Decorating!
Join us for the next Family Ministry Fellowship event - pumpkin decorating! We'll gather on Sunday, October 3rd from 12:30 to 2 PM. Bring your own pumpkins and we'll provide paint, stickers, stencils, and more! Fall treats will be provided too. Contact Jill Sires with any questions. Please register for this event so we have enough supplies and treats.
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Sign up for the Family Focus Newsletter!
We invite families to sign up for the newly created weekly Family Focus Newsletter. The newsletter has information for your family to use throughout the week to incorporate your faith into everyday life including weekly saint information, gospel of the week, a craft idea, and family dinner table questions. Subscribe to the newsletter by emailing Jill Sires.
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Amazon Smile Quarterly Donation Update
We earned $136.47 through Amazon Smile donations in the last quarter! Thank you to everyone who has designated St. E's as the beneficiary every time you made an Amazon purchase!
If you don't already have St. E's designated as your Amazon Smile beneficiary, we would love it if you would take a minute to do so.
Simply visit 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 at no cost to you! You can also do this through your Amazon shopping app. |
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Mt. Calvary Cemetery Ministry Opportunity
Are you retired and looking for fulfillment in your life and a way to supplement your income? Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery serves the Catholic community of the Cedar Rapids area and is looking for two people who will have the opportunity to serve God and His people in providing comfort and direction at the ultimate stage of life’s journey. Begin on a part-time basis working alongside the people currently in these two positions. A couple is preferred, but not mandatory to do administrative work and ground supervision. Hands-on training will be provided, beginning part-time and transitioning to full-time, with a five-year commitment for this corporal work of mercy. If interested contact Steve Powers 319-364-1012 or Pat or Cindy McElliott 319-365-2959.
Pat & Dick Semelroth have done a wonderful job at Mt. Calvary for many years, we thank them for their time and energy in this ministry!
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Xavier Impact Fund Parish Appeal – Coming Soon!
Last year we introduced you to the reimagined and rebranded parish appeal -- the Xavier Impact Fund (XIF). We have already witnessed the impact of your generosity! Our Catholic community is stronger together, and your gift to XIF will continue to make an impact with family financial assistance, grow the newly established teacher endowment, and to advance our faith/academics at XHS. Last month St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was presented with a check for exceeding your 2020-21 parish goal. We remain committed to our partner parishes so we are happy to announce that every dollar raised above the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton goal of $97,500 this year will again go directly back to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to be used for the parish’s greatest need!
XIF parish outreach will kick off at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton during Masses next weekend, September 24-25 and October 2-3. Attending Mass in-person? Get your whole family to fly the navy, silver and white colors by wearing your favorite Xavier spirit gear, and volunteer in any capacity to help the parish on the appeal weekends.
There are many changes to the campaign due to COVID-19 to keep our volunteers and donors safe, so please watch your mailbox for a commitment card that can be either dropped off after mass with a volunteer outside the main doors, or mailed in at your convenience. Call 319-378-4571 or email development@xavierfoundation.org today with any questions. Online donations are also accepted at www.xaviersaints.org/Impact. Thank you for your prayers and support – Let’s Go Saints! |
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Fall Alpha Courses
The next Alpha Course begins the second week of October. Alpha addresses questions such as "Who is Jesus?" and "How can we have faith?" It's for people at all stages of their faith and a safe place to ask questions.
We will be offering an in-person option, Wednesdays at 5:45, beginning October 13th and an online option, Mondays at 6 PM beginning October 11th.
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Fall RCIA Session
It's not too late to sign up for the fall session of RCIA! If you're interested in becoming Catholic, or just finding out more, we invite you to join us. The group meets Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. You can choose to meet online or in-person. Contact Trish Lokmer to sign up or if you have questions about the program.
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Fall Marriage Course
Are you feeling like your marriage could use a little "pick me up"? Then mark your calendars for the upcoming Marriage Course. It will meet online on Monday nights from 8:30 to 10 PM beginning October 4th. Discussions after the videos will be done privately at home between you and your partner.
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Open Wide Our Hearts Course
We invite you to register for the Open Wide Our Hearts Course, led by the Social Justice Committee, to study and more deeply understand the evil of racism.
The 6-week course begins October 12th and will meet virtually on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 PM. Using the Pastoral Letter from the US Council of Bishops "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love" as the guide, course participants will be encouraged to dialogue and find ways to act on dismantling racial inequality and injustice.
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Baptisms This Weekend
Congratulations to
William Ryan McGinnis, son of Ryan & Renee, Madison Kay Winter, daughter of Ryan & Bailey, Ava Odell Reicks, daughter of Theodore & Jessica, Ava Grace Nida and Vincent Don Nida, daughter and son of Clayton & Melicia as they join our parish family through Baptism this weekend!
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40 Days of Life
Pray that we do not ignore the cries for help from the unborn and their mothers and fathers.
40 Days for Life is a cross-denominational, faith-based effort. Join us for the kick-off rally at 2 P.M Sunday, September 19th at First Open Bible Church, 1911 “E” Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids.
Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life will present encouragement and guidance on speaking up for life through all of its stages with the theme “FEAR NOT.” This rally will inspire and motivate you to pray and fast for an end to legal abortion.
The Cedar Rapids LIFE CHAIN is Sunday, Oct. 3rd from 2 - 3:30 PM along First Avenue SW. Join this public witness of prayer and repentance, united in solidarity against abortion, while boldly standing in the hope of Christ. Register today with Sue Martinek at 319-270-0054 or susjmar@aol.com. The Coalition for Life of Iowa is looking for people to commit to pray in front of Planned Parenthood for 40 Days for Life campaign. Sign up for an hour any day or night! Join us in prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in front of Planned Parenthood September 22nd to October 31st.
For additional information, visit https://40daysforlife.com/cedar-rapids, email Pat or call 319-721-9730. |
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Mass/Liturgy Readings for the Week of Sept. 19, 2021 |
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Sunday, September 19, TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Mk 9:30-37)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, For the Parish
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, ♰ Mary Jurgensen
Monday, September 20, Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn & Paul Chŏng Ha-sang & Companions (Lk 8:16-18) NO MASS
Tuesday, September 21, Saint Matthew (Mt 9:9-13)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, Annabel Wegener
Wednesday, September 22, Weekday (Lk 9:1-6)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Frank McDonald
Thursday, September 23, Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (Lk 9:7-9)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, Special Intention
Friday, September 24, Weekday (Lk 9:18-22)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ Arno & June Platz
Saturday, September 25, Vigil: TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Lk 9:43b-45)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, ♰ Fred & Bev Krumm
Sunday, September 26, TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
(Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, ♰ Dennis Shepherd
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 September 12, 2021 |
Envelopes: $13,684.00
Bank Checks: $1,161.30
Online: $4,702.25
EFT: $31,104.84
Loose Bills: $239.00
Loose Coins: $6.83
Building Fund: $426.00 =
($60 Online + $366 EFT)
UNI Mission Appeal: $100.00
Total: $51,424.22
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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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