St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Bringing People Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ
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A life of prayer and worship gives guidance and direction to Christ’s work and the Gospel message. It’s the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end, the start and the finish. But what will we do in the middle?
In the world is where it lives, and grows, and spreads. How can I take what I hear and receive here, and carry it out those doors and into the world?
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What do we really need? Lent reminds us that we have needs that go beyond our ability to satisfy them. When we accept that reality, we grow in relationship with God and others. Join us this Lent as we discover what will meet our greatest need.
For the most up-to-date information about our Lent offerings, please visit our
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Join us this Lent for our worship services!
Livestreamed services are denoted by an *.
Ash Wednesday - February 17th
Mass at 12:15 PM* & 5:30 PM
Distribution of ashes only at 7 PM
Holy Thursday - April 1st, 7 PM*
Good Friday - April 2nd, 3 PM*
Tenebrae Service - Friday, April 2nd, 7 PM*
Easter Vigil - Saturday, April 3rd, 8:30 PM*
Easter Sunday Masses - April 4th at 8:30 AM* & 11 AM
Reservations are required for Easter Sunday Masses. Reservations can be made from our Lent webpage beginning Wednesday, March 17th at 8 AM.
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Best Lent Ever Daily Reflections
Embrace a deeper, more spiritually rewarding life, and lose yourself in God this Lent by participating in the Best Lent Ever daily devotions. Sign up at the Best Lent Ever webpage.
When you sign up, you'll receive a free series of emails and video reflections that will help you discover God through prayer. The Best Lent Ever devotions journey through Matthew Kelly's book I Heard God Laugh. If you would like a copy of the book, stop at the table after Mass, or pick one up at the Parish Office beginning February 17th.
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Blessed Candles -
Candles were blessed at Mass on Tuesday, February 2, celebrating the revelation to Simeon and Anna that Jesus is the light of the world. We invite you to pick up a candle outside the reservation chapel to use in your home for prayer and family devotions.
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Eucharistic Adoration
During Lent, make it a habit to visit the Blessed Sacrament weekly during Adoration. Stop in Mondays from 7 to 8 PM for 5 minutes, or a full hour!
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Living Your Strengths - God Made You, Uniquely You!
When God created you, He pieced you together in a specific way, for a specific purpose. What if you could dive in and discover your talents so that you could discover your calling? Join us this Lent for the Living Your Strengths virtual course to do just that!
An open mind and heart to understand how uniquely and beautifully you were made is all you need. The course will meet Wednesdays from February 10th to March 31st, 6 to 7:30 PM. Cost is $25 and a journal is provided. Register at www.seasp.org/living-your-strengths. |
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Alpha Online
Alpha begins Monday! Come check out the first session without committing to the whole thing.
Alpha will introduce you to the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. It is for everyone at all levels of their spiritual journey, educational or religious background.
Join us for the "Alpha Come & See" intro session on Monday, February 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Don’t think you can commit yet? Email Trish Lokmer: [email protected] to get the Zoom link for Monday night to try it out, no commitment required!
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College-aged Alpha: we're also offering Alpha for college-aged participants! That group will meet Mondays at 8 PM, beginning March 8th. Contact Sarah Casey to sign up ( [email protected].) |
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Family Lenten Kits -
If you signed up for a Family Lenten Kit, you can pick them up after Mass or at the Parish Office beginning February 13th.
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NOURISH -
Feeding Our Community
We're excited to announce our new NOURISH Meal Train Program is ready to kick off!
You can now nominate families to receive meals and/or groceries if they are facing hardships and life transitions such as illness, cancer treatments, natural disasters, caring for elderly parents or having a new baby. Be part of this exciting program and help support families in our parish as they face these hardships.
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Lenten Message Series Small Groups
What do we really need? Lent is a perfect time to reflect on that question. Join others in the parish this Lent for a VIRTUAL Lenten Message Series Small Group. Groups are forming now and will go from February 14th through March 21st. We are also currently looking for small group facilitators.
Reflection Guides will be available for individual and family reflection as well.
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National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month - Social Justice Committee
World Day of Prayer, Reflection, and Action Against
Human Trafficking is February 8th. The Social Justice Committee invites our parish to learn more about human trafficking, particularly how this crime can be prevented.
The Catholic Church helps prevent modern-day slavery and you can too. Learn more about how you can do your part at www.usccb.org/stopslavery
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Weekend Children’s Liturgy Ministers WANTED!
Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word has been up and running safely and social distanced since October and we are excited to invite NEW and returning ministers back into the program.
All you need to commit is 20 minutes, once a month at Mass.
The 20 minute PowerPoint lesson is created for you by the Children’s Minister so you just show up, love God, and love others!
There will be a Children’s Liturgy of the Word Training on Sunday, February 28th at 9:45 AM.
Please email Ali Maahs at [email protected] to sign up to join this wonderful ministry team. |
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Panera Bread Pick-up
Currently Panera Bread donates their unused bread, but it does not have a team picking up the leftovers on Saturday or Sundays.
We have the great opportunity to make sure the leftovers get delivered to organizations in need! If you're available to pick up on Sunday mornings before 9 AM or Sunday evening about 8 PM please email Kelli DeVries at [email protected] to sign up. This ministry only requires a one-time a month commitment. |
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Cleaning Team Needs
We have 2 openings on the cleaning teams that need to be filled.
- Rectory cleaning team
- Seton Hall vacuuming team
If you'd like to help one of these teams by serving as a minister, please email Kelli DeVries at [email protected]. |
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National Marriage Week is February 7th to 14th!
This year’s National Marriage Week theme from the USCCB is “To Have, To Hold, To Honor.”
You can participate in an at-home marriage retreat titled "To Have, To Hold, To Honor" along with other couples in the Archdiocese. Materials are on our website.
We have a newly updated webpage full of resources for married and engaged couples. Check it out at www.seasp.org/marriage. |
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Reflecting God's Love & Mercy Spring Campaign |
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Join us Sunday, February 14th at 2 PM to start the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign.
The event will be outside at the Memorial for Unborn in the Murdock-Linwood Cemetery (520 Wilson Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids.) Please be prepared for the weather.
We will pray for an end to abortion in front of Planned Parenthood from Wednesday, Feb. 17th - Sunday, March 28th
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February Meeting - Tuesday, February 9th, 6:30 PM in Immaculate Conception Scouts Hall
Catholic Daughters Scholarships - two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to 8th grade students entering a Catholic high school. Find out requirements online.
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Mass/Liturgy Readings for The Week of February 7, 2021 |
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Sunday, Feb. 7, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, (Mk 1:29-39)
Mass livestreamed and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, ♰ Patricia Stone
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, For the Parish
Monday, Feb. 8, Weekday, (Mk 6:53-56) NO MASS
Tuesday, Feb. 9, Weekday, (Mk 7:1-13)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM, ♰ Charline McDermott
Wednesday, Feb. 10, Saint Scholastica, (Mk 7:14-23)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Joshua Polsely
Thursday, Feb. 11, Weekday, (Mk 7:24-30)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM (Father Phil), ♰ Tim Garrity
Friday, Feb. 12, Weekday, (Mk 7:31-37)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ James Sutterer
Saturday, Feb. 13, Vigil: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, (Mk 8:1-10)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, ♰ Jerry McCarthy
Sunday, Feb. 14, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, (Mk 1:40-45)
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, Richard & Kathryn Boscardin
♰ denotes a Mass intention for a deceased individual.
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Weekly Giving For January 31, 2021 |
Envelopes: $4,138.00
Bank Checks: $12,426.00
Online: $1,853.04
Loose Bills: $75.00
Christmas Tithe: $100.00
Total: $18,592.04
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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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