SEAS eNews for June 16-22, 2022
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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How Can It Be Here Already? |
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Father Matt Shireman came to us in his second year as a priest in 2019. and we were blessed to have him with us at SEAS for three years! |
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God Bless Our Fathers and Father Figures! |
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God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. |
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Gifted and Belonging (GAB), a Catholic social group for young adults with and without disabilities, will be hosting summer fun at Harmon Park in West St. Paul, from 6-8pm on June 17, July 15, and August 19.
Bring your lawn chairs, favorite yard games or outdoor activities, snacks to share and your beverage!
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Now Open to 7-12th Graders Too! |
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The registration deadline for our weeklong summer faith-building program is July 1 and now it’s open to students in 7-12th grade too! Have you signed up yet? The cost is $25 per student and assistance is available.
Read more about it, register and pay online HERE. |
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Our Next SEAS Blood Drive is Friday, July 15,
from noon to 6 p.m.
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You Can Make a Difference!
Support all the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross with a blood donation or a financial gift.
Make your appointment to donate blood HERE. Our Sponsor code is SEAS.
Or make a financial donation HERE. |
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Rural Life Sunday on June 26 at 1:30 p.m. |
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Hosted at the Jack and Debbie Lorentz Family Farm at 12670 270th St. E., Cannon Falls. Bring your own lawn chair. From Hastings, take Hwy 61 South, turn onto Hwy 20 South. Drive three and a half miles to 270th Street East, turn left and drive two miles. It is the third place on the right. Read more HERE. |
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We are Still Collecting at Church! |
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Bring in the following items and place them in the bin near the Seton Hall restrooms. Every piece of plastic helps our SEAS School Green Team and keeps plastics out of the environment. Thank you! |
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A Celebration at St. Mathias |
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June 19, 2022
Do you enjoy Laura's writing?
Click HERE to find and follow her on Facebook. |
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Last Chance to Take the Synod Survey |
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The survey invites participants to share a written response to the “one thing” question, and then to select five areas “where you think the Catholic Church should focus its greatest attention” from a list of 30 topics, including “pro-life efforts,” “climate change” and “role of women in the Church.”
The survey also asks for some demographic information, but respondents remain anonymous. Take the survey HERE before it closes on June 21 at 8 p.m. |
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Bring a rosary and a chair (if needed) and dress for the weather. Find all nine volunteer positions HERE and join us on Friday, June 25! |
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Please Visit Our Prayer Corner |
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Please remember those who are most in need of prayer, including all who are in our prayer corner. Names are updated weekly. To add a new name, contact the office at 651-437-4254. To renew a loved one's name, call by the last Monday of each month. Click
HERE to go to the prayer corner.
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Religious freedom allows the Church and all religious communities to live out their faith in public and to serve the good of all. Beginning June 22 (the feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher) the USCCB invites Catholics to pray, reflect, and act to promote religious freedom. Find a prayer for each day of the week HERE. |
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Read, Think, and Be Inspired |
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Think deeper when you click HERE.
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The LORD has sworn, and he will not repent: "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." |
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FORMED for the Week of June 19 |
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FORMED highlights three features each week for you to watch, learn, and grow in your Catholic faith. If you have a FORMED account, simply click on the titles below to access the features. To create your free FORMED account, click HERE.
This week's picks are
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The eNews is only an abbreviated version of what's happening at our parish, so be sure to read the bulletin and visit our website to learn about everything happening at SEAS Church and School! |
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