St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Bringing People Into A Growing Relationship With Jesus Christ
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This weekend we celebrate All Saints Day. The saints teach us that sharing our God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure are at the heart of the Christian life. Their relationship with Christ grew because they not only shared their gifts with their community, but they shared them well - to the best of their ability. As we long to see God’s face in our lives and be counted in that “great multitude who are with God forever," God is calling us to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ. That growth calls us to share the gifts that God has given us with others. |
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Matthew 18:19 - Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.
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Mass of Remembrance
On Monday, November 2nd, we will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance to remember and honor loved ones we have lost. The Mass will be at 5:30 PM and will also be livestreamed at https://youtu.be/PwJxksq6dO0. Participants will have the opportunity to light a candle in remembrance and share their loved one's name with the congregation. There will be no daily Mass on Tuesday. |
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Share Weekend
This weekend and the 7th and 8th are Share Weekends at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton! You'll have the opportunity to update your preferences on how you share your time, talent and treasure. You can pick up a Share Kit to fill out when you're at Mass, or you can fill it out electronically by going to www.seasp.org/share-weekend.
Everyone who submits their Share Kit by Tuesday, November 3rd will be entered to win a $50 gift card to your choice to Amazon, Walmart or Target!
For those who don't win, or don't get a Share Kit by November 3rd, you'll have a second chance of winning. All Share Kits submitted by Tuesday, November 10th will be entered to win one of two $25 gift cards of your choice to Amazon, Walmart or Target! ! To be eligible to win, you must submit a Share Kit with at least your name and contact information.
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Daily Mass Ministers Needed
Do you attend daily Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton? We are looking for a few ministers to help out at our daily Masses. Our needs vary by the day of the week and there are a variety of ways you can help. If you have availability and would like to sign up, or have questions, please contact Kelli at [email protected] or 319-393-3778. |
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Snow Removal Crew
As fall settles in, we know winter will be here soon. Our snow removal crew is made up of four teams! We are looking for a few new ministers to help with clearing sidewalks and emergency exits during the winter season. All equipment and training is provided. The schedule is flexible and each team takes care of one week per month. If you are interested in helping with this ministry please contact Kelli ( [email protected] or 319-393-3778). |
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Serve as a Mass Minister
Now that we've added a Saturday Mass, and with our older ministers stepping back from serving due to their higher risk of contracting Covid-19, we are seeing a shortage in Mass ministers.
We would appreciate if you signed up to serve! Click the link below to see what roles need to be filled for the next few weeks.
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Office Receptionists Needed
Some of our office receptions fly South for the winter. Therefore, we're looking for individuals to fill those spots. Your duties include answering phones and sharing your smile with people who visit the parish office. We're currently working on filling spots on Tuesday and Friday mornings, as well as Thursday afternoons.
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NOURISH - Feeding Our Community
Community support makes a huge difference when facing hardships and life transitions such as illness, cancer treatments, natural disasters, caring for elderly parents or having a new baby.
Join NOURISH - a new ministry where volunteers donate meals and groceries to support members of our community in those situations. If you're feeling called to help NOURISH members of our community, we'd love to have you as a volunteer! As a volunteer, you'll have a choice of responding to requests as your schedule allows.
To sign up for this new ministry or to find out more, email Kelli Devries ([email protected].)
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Adult Ministers Needed for Children's Liturgy of the Word
Do you enjoy sharing your faith and bringing children into a closer relations with Jesus Christ?
If you can spare 20 minutes of your time once a month, we invite you to sign up to be a Children's Liturgy of the Word Minister! Ministers are needed for both the 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Mass times. The lesson is prepared for you - you just have to show up, love kids and love God!
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Join the A/V Team
The Audio and Visual (A/V) Team at St. E's is a critical part of bringing Jesus Christ to people at home that join us via our livestream. We are looking to expand the team. If you're into technology, this is the place for you! You don't need to have prior experience to join the team. Training will be provided. To join the team or if you have questions, please contact Phil Carver at [email protected]. |
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Financial Update
When the pandemic hit, many churches saw a sharp decline in giving, due to their doors being shut. While we saw a decline at St. E's, this fiscal year we are at 90% of our budgeted giving income. That is thanks to you choosing to share your treasure and updating your giving preference to be electronic! Giving electronically through EFT, automatic bill pay through your bank, stock share transfers, and our Give Plus option ensures your giving happens, even if you can't join us physically at Mass.
When you give financially to St. E's, you ensure our building stays open, our staff gets paid, Catholic schools, religious education and faith formation programs are funded, and organizations with immediate needs are supported.
Take a look at your personal calendar and bank statement - they can be powerful witnesses to your commitment to serving God and your neighbor.
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Social Justice Donations
Giving to St. E's shows our reliance on God. Your gifts are used to further our shared mission of bringing people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Did you know that 5% of our parish income is distributed to non-profit organizations? The Social Justice Commission determines which organizations receive your donations. During the last fiscal quarter, including July, August and September, the following organizations were recipients of that tithe:
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- Foundation 2 - $2500
- St Vincent de Paul - $4000
- SEAS Knights of Columbus - $3500
- Prairiewoods - $2000
- Bridgehaven - $1000
- Derecho Relief - $1900 (equally to HACAP, CMC, Willis Dady Homeless Shelter, Heritage Agency on Aging, Free Clinic)
Camp Courageous will be the recipient of the Coins Collection for this Quarter (Oct, Nov, Dec.)
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In fiscal year 2020-2021, we will give over $91,000 to projects and organizations in our community as well as our sister parish in Nicaragua!
Organizations our parish will support through our Social Justice Commission are:
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Using Your IRA to Contribute to Our Faith STO, your Parish or Catholic School.
If you are 70 ½ or older, in most years you are required to take a minimum distribution from your IRA, whether you need the income or not. This year, you aren’t required to take a required minimum distribution, but may still take one for charitable giving purposes, if you wish. If you are in this situation, you can gift that IRA distribution to the Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO) and receive a 65% Iowa tax credit in return. It’s a win-win for everyone. This IRA distribution must be given directly to the STO to avoid federal income taxes. You may also give to your parish or Catholic school through your IRA too! To learn more visit www.ourfaithsto.org, call the parish or school office or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219. You may print out your contribution form here. |
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Xavier Impact Fund Phone Calls Underway!
Our mighty Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton volunteers are keeping their social distance by making phone calls to parishioners from the safety of their homes through November 15th to ask for financial support of the Xavier Impact Fund (XIF) (formerly called parish appeal). Gifts to the Xavier Impact Fund are tax deductible and make an impact on family financial assistance, teacher endowment, and faith/academic advancement at Xavier High School. Please check with your financial advisor to see if you might leverage any tax benefits from the 2020 Cares Act. Plus, if we meet our XIF Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton goal of $90,500, every dollar raised after will go back to the parish to be used for whatever the greatest need might be!
Gifts may be made via phone at 319-378-4571, by mailing your gift to Xavier Foundation, PO Box 10956, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52410 or by visiting www.XavierSaints.org/Impact today. Thank you for your prayerful and financial support! |
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Fill the Crib for Bridgehaven and Birthright
Due to Covid-19, we won't be setting out a crib to fill it with donations for Birthright and Bridgehaven this year. However, if you'd like to donate items for babies and families, you are welcome to donate them directly to those organizations.
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Offertory Envelope Updates
At St. E's, we want to be good stewards of our finances. Therefore, we are planning to cut some costs by not sending offertory envelopes to individuals who have not submitted an envelope in the last 3 years. If you'd like to be added or removed from the offertory envelope mailing list, please let Mary Lang know by emailing her at: [email protected].
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Advent 2020 Family Kits
Advent will be here before you know it and we want to help you dive deeper into the meaning of "Unwrapping Christmas" at home!!!
Sign up for an Advent Family Kit full of Advent activities for the whole family.
Click on the button below to sign up. Advent Family Kits can be picked up the weekends of November 14th or 22nd. You will also get a weekly ZOOM link that kicks off each week of Advent. These will be held at 12:15 PM each Sunday from November 22nd to December 20th.
Deadline to sign up is November 8th.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word Has Returned!
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) has RETURNED! Join us during the 8:30 and 11:00 AM Masses! The CLW program is designed for school aged children in grades K-4. The Prayground and Prayzkids programs, which are designed for younger children, will reopen at a later date.
You're invited to stop by the Information Desk to pick up weekly Children’s Bulletins, as well as the Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families Book. These books are a great resource to dive into the weekly message from home as a family!
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A 12-week "Surviving Divorce" small-group session will kick off at St. Pius X on November 4th. "Surviving Divorce" is a facilitated, small-group Catholic conversation; a 12-week process of healing, hope, and support. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at St. Pius X beginning November 4th through February 10th.
If enough are interested, a second session will be offered on Mondays, January 4th – March 22nd 2021 from 6:30-7:30 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Please contact Martin Blind or Cate Biro for more information or to sign up. Both sessions include social distancing, masks, and a hybrid online option. |
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Virtual Catholic Conference Offerings
One of the great things about so many events now being virtual is that we can access them from anywhere, anytime! Check out this list of monthly virtual Catholic conferences available for adults!
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Baptisms This Weekend
Congratulations to Mae Judith Roling, daughter of Eric & Amy Roling and Henry Joseph Gansen, Son of Christopher & Alison Gansen as they join our parish family through Baptism this weekend.
If you would like information on arranging a private baptism, please contact Kathy Lester in the Parish Office at [email protected] or 319-393-3778. |
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Culture of Life Event - Discover the best kept secret in women's health care, virtual event on November 7th, broadcast live from St. Mary in Solon. |
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) - Meeting Tuesday, November 10th, at St. Wenceslaus Church. A Memorial Service for our deceased members will begin at 6:30, led by Deacon Bob Hurych, followed by a business meeting and a Holiday Silent Auction for members. Proceeds to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. |
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Job openings for store manager, coordinator, cashier and stocker.
Food Box applications are taken over the phone, and pick up is in the afternoons.
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National Life Chain Prayer Vigil and Witness - Join us for the closing rally on Sunday, November 1st, 5 PM. We'll pray for one hour outside of Planned Parenthood, and then head to Godfather's Pizza at 6 PM. Thank you for praying and fasting. Come meet others who have a heart for those hurting because of abortion. |
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Mass/Liturgy Readings for The Week Of November 1, 2020 |
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Sunday, Nov. 1, All Saints, (Mt 5:1-12a)
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, Loyd Jasper
Monday, Nov. 2, All Souls’ Day, (Jn 6: 37-40)
Mass of Remembrance at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov. 3, Weekday, (Lk 14:15-24) NO MASS
Wednesday, Nov. 4, Saint Charles Borromeo, (Lk 14:25-33)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, Harold & Esther Miller
Thursday, Nov. 5, Weekday, (Lk 15:1-10)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, Theodore Sabet
Friday, Nov. 6, Weekday, (Lk 16:1-8)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, Gerald Mitchell
Saturday, Nov. 7, Weekday, (Lk 16:9-15)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, Tim Garrity
Sunday, Nov. 8, Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, (Mt 25:1-13)
Mass livestreamed and at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, Ron Basquin
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, For the Parish
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Weekly Giving For October 25, 2020 |
Envelopes: $6,459.00
Bank Checks: $1,826.30
Online: $2,081.69
Loose Bills: $232.00
Loose Coins: $16.65
Building Maintenance Fund: $10.00 Online
Total: $10,625.64
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Thank you to our newest on-line donors! We appreciate your generosity.
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Preregistrations are no longer needed before Mass.
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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