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! If you join us in person, we strongly encourage wearing a mask to protect the most vulnerable (children, elderly, etc.) in our parish from contracting Covid-19.
We would love it if you served as a minister during Mass! Sign up here!
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PRAYground and PRAYZkids Programs are Now Open!
The PRAYground and PRAYZkids ministries are seeking adult and 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 every weekend!
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Children's Ministry Resources
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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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Confirmation Registration
The deadline for high school students, grades 10 and up, who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation have until Monday, September 27th at NOON to register. Confirmation classes begin on October 3rd. Find out more at www.seasp.org/confirmation.
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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 PM, beginning October 13th and an online option, Mondays at 6 PM beginning October 11th.
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Fall Marriage Course
Are you feeling like your marriage could use a little "pick me up"?
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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Women of Worth Invitation
Our WOW Mission statement is: Guided by our Mother Mary, we are committed to nourishing personal relationships with Jesus Christ through prayerful fellowship with other Catholic women.
Join us at 5:45 AM, Friday mornings, for a time of prayer, song and fellowship with one another. It's early, but you are WORTH it! The group is excited to offer a hybrid meeting option in hopes of making it easier to attend. Choose to attend in-person or online - whatever works best for you!
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Habitat for Humanity Faith Build Dedication
We are excited to announce that the Thrivent/Habitat for Humanity Faith Build home is COMPLETE! Isaac, Nathalie and their children are looking forward to moving in to their new home.
We will be dedicating the home on Monday, September 27th at 4:30 PM. The address is 804 44th St. SE, Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Valley Habitat Faith Build was blessed with sponsorships from the following churches, organizations and businesses to help this family get their first home: Thrivent, Antioch Christian Church, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Housing Fund for Linn County, New Covenant Bible Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, St. Jude Catholic Church and St. Pius X Catholic Church.
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Baptisms This Weekend
Congratulations to
William Jacob Roach & Quinn Esther Roach, children of Andy & Alison, and Lucille Annabelle White, daughter of Michael & Emily as they join our parish family through Baptism this weekend!
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40 Days of Life
Pray for our local pregnancy help centers: for those who answer calls from women considering abortion, those who provide ultrasounds, and those who personally help mothers prepare to parent or place for adoption.
The Cedar Rapids LIFE CHAIN is Sunday, October 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 Sept. 22-Oct. 31st.
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Bob's Maintenance Update and Requests
Bob's just one man with lots of projects around the church! As our Maintenance Supervisor without a team, he can use all the help he can get! He's got big projects and little projects so there's something for everyone depending on how much time you can give.
Click the link below for an update on the projects happening around the church and to see which ones you might be able to help him with.
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Xavier Impact Fund Parish Appeal – This Weekend!
Xavier Impact Fund (XIF) kicks off this weekend at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish! Our Catholic community is stronger together, and your gift will help make an impact with family financial assistance, build the newly established teacher endowment, and to advance our faith/academics at XHS. 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!
Attending Mass in person? Drop your gift securely with a volunteer on your way out of Mass September 25-26 and October 2-3 (blank forms available in pews). Note that for health reasons no personalized cards will be handed out at church this year; all personalized cards were mailed to your home.
Attending Mass online? Visit www.xaviersaints.org/Impact to make a credit card gift or mail your support to Xavier Foundation, PO Box 10956, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52410.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
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Mass/Liturgy Readings for the Week of Sept. 26, 2021
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Sunday, Sept. 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
Monday, September 27, Saint Vincent de Paul (Lk 9:46-50) NO MASS
Eucharistic adoration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Noon - 1 PM
Eucharistic adoration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 7 to 8 PM
Tuesday, September 28, Weekday (Lk 9:51-56)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 12:15 PM, ♰ Gerald Mitchell
Wednesday, September 29, Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael (Jn 1:47-51) NO MASS
Eucharistic adoration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Noon - 1 PM
Thursday, September 30, Saint Jerome (Lk 10:1-12)
School Mass at St. Pius at 9:00 AM
Friday, October 1, Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus (Lk 10:13-16)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 9:00 AM, ♰ Lynne Strabala
Saturday, October 2, Vigil: TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Mt 18:1-5, 10)
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 5:00 PM, ♰ Michelle Wegmann
Sunday, October 3, TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Mk 10:2-16)
Mass livestreamed & at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 8:30 AM, For the Parish
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11:00 AM, ♰ Frances Valliere
♰ denotes a Mass intention for a deceased individual.
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Weekly Giving For September 19, 2021
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Envelopes: $9,115.00
Bank Checks: $9,115.00
Online: $4,025.51
EFT: $35,693.33
Loose Bills: $295.00
Loose Coins: $26.14
Building Fund: $35.00 (EFT)
Total: $58,304.98
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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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