St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

MARCH 20 , 2011
2nd Sunday
of Lent
St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Church
2200 WEST REPUBLIC ROAD
Contacts
Office ......................................................887-6472
Fax........................................................... 887-7027
Rectory...................................................887-6500
Email..........................................SEASchurch.org
School ............................................ 887-6056
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
Parish Liturgies
Sunday Masses
Saturday.................................................... 4:30 PM
Sunday............................... 7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 AM
Parish Staff
Msgr. Thomas E. Reidy, ....................... Pastor
Debbie Randell, ............ Religious Education
Diane Hoy, ............Religious Education Asst.
Melinda Lohkamp, ............... Youth Minister
Sr. Bernadette Goessling, Pastoral Minister
Sr. Pat Hall, SSND , ........... Pastoral Minister
Deacon Tom & Pat Brewer, ............... RCIA
Dan Lohkamp, .........................Music Director
Morgan Trokey, Jr., ........... Facility Manager
José Santillan, .................................. Custodian
School Staff
Cheryl Hall, ......................................... Principal
Shirlene Mais, ....... Administrative Assistant
Weekday Masses
Monday....................................... 6:30 & 8:30 AM
Tuesday....................................... 6:30 & 8:30 AM
Wednesday ..........................6:30 am & 6:00 PM
Thursday..................................... 6:30 & 8:30 AM
Friday .......................................... 6:30 & 8:30 AM
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday.......................................... 3:00-4:00 PM
Or by appointment anytime.
Baptism Preparation Classes
Third Saturday of the Month ............10:00 AM
seaschurch.org
LENTEN
OPPORTUNITIES
INITIATION RITES
Celebration of the
“Scrutinies”
1st Scrutiny,
next Sunday, 11:15 Mass
As we continue our
Lenten journey to Easter,
I want to encourage all of
you to take advantage of
the many spiritual resources available to you.
Consider attending Mass at least one time
during the week, find time for private or family prayer, attend Stations of the Cross and
Benediction on Fridays at 3:00 PM and 7:00
PM, come for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Mondays from 4:00-8:00 PM and
Fridays from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, participate in
Operation Rice Bowl. The extra effort can
lead to a glorious celebration of Easter.
- - - Fr. Tom
As the Elect prepare for initiation at the
Easter Vigil, we celebrate three scrutinies on
the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent.
On these Sundays, the gospel readings are
from John, with each having a focus on baptism. The ancient church used these rituals as
solemn public intercessions made by the
community on behalf of those preparing for
baptism. The prayer is for the protection and
deliverance of the elect from the demons and
evils that surround them. Listen to the
prayers that are sung as the catechumens
kneel before the altar; pray with and for
them and our world.
FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF
THE LORD
Friday, March 25
In the Roman calendar, this is
the ancient title for the feast of
celebrating the Incarnation of
the Word. This feast is a joint celebration of
Christ and the Blessed Virgin; of the Word
who becomes the Son of Mary and the virgin
who becomes the Mother of God. In the universal Church, this liturgy celebrates the beginning of redemption. It also honors Mary
as the “new Eve,” the obedient and faithful
Mother of God. Mary cooperated freely in
the plan of salvation.
Bishop Johnston will renew the consecration of the diocese to the Immaculate Heart of
Mary on that day. Along with other parishes
in the diocese, we will participate at our 6:30
and 8:30 AM Masses by praying the prayer of
consecration.
ST. FRANCIS GUILD
MEETING
Monday, March 21,
6:30 PM, Gathering Area
Want to know more about SEAS and its
history? Women of the parish are invited to a
tour of SEAS with Chris Haik. who will talk
about the stained glass windows, the Stations
of the Cross and much more. Join us after the
tour for fondue and a short business meeting.
Contact Mary Fox, 889-2136, with questions.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SOCIETY
Sunday, March 27, 12:30 PM
Join us in the Adult Ed Room for
our regular meeting. New members are welcomed. We will be discussing upcoming
events. Call Ann Russell at 987-4648 with
questions.
CHOIR NOTES
Our adult choir is currently learning new music
for Holy Week and Easter.
We extend an invitation to anyone interested
in joining us. Our practices are on Wednesday from 7:00 until about 8:30 PM in the
sanctuary. Our practices will be for all the
music with instrumentation. Call Dan at 8876472 ext. 206 with questions. Vocalist can
simply show up; instrumentalists, please call.
PROJECT ANDREW
Sunday, April 3, 6:00 PM
Catholic men, ages 14-45, are invited to
dinner at SEAS with Bishop Johnston and
priests who will give witness to how they
heard God’s call. Reservations are needed
one week in advance. Contact Fr. Tom or Fr.
Patrick at fatherpatrick@ccmin.org or Fr. J
Friedel at jfriedel@dioscg.org, or 623-8643.
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March
20
SEAS FISH FRY
Sponsored by the
Men’s Club
Sunday
NO PSR/Confirmation-Spring Break
8:00 AM Parish Breakfast
11:15 AM Youth led Mass with activities
until 2pM
7:30 PM Anglican Catholic Prayer Group
8:00 PM AA & Al-Anon Meetings
Friday, March 25
3:30—6:30 pm
Fried or Baked fish, Shrimp, French Fries,
Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Vegetable,
Dessert and Drink
Adult- $8.00
Children– 5 to 12 yrs. $5.00
Children 4 and under free.
Monday
21
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
St. Francis Guild
Gamblers Anonymous Meeting
Stephen Ministry
Tuesday
22
7:00 PM RCIA Session
ENCOUNTER WITH GOD’S CALL
Wednesday
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Saturday-Monday, March 26-28
Conception Seminary College
10:30 AM Sunday Scripture Reflection Group
5:45 PM Youth /Children’s Choir Practice
No PSR/Confirmation– Spring Break
7:00 PM Adult Choir Practice
Young men 16 years and older are invited to
this discernment retreat to consider the vocation to the priesthood. This is an excellent
opportunity to meet the seminarians as they
share their stories of responding to God’s
call. This visit is free. For more information,
please contact our pastor, Fr. Tom or Father
Patrick Nwokoye, at 573-335-3899 or
pnwokoye@dioscg.org or Father J. Friedel at
417-623-8643 or jfriedel@dioscg.org.
Thursday
24
8:30 AM SEAS School Mass
2:30 PM Writing Class for Home Schooled
6:30 PM Thursday Night Bible Study
Friday
25
1:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration for Home
Schooled
3:00 & 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross
3:30 PM Fish Fry-Men’s Club
West Plains Youth Conference
“COMFORTS FROM
THE HEART”
Saturday
26
West Plains Youth Conference
QUILT MINISTRY
Sunday
27
10:10 AM PSR
10:10 AM Confirmation Sponsors/Candidates
12:30 PM SVDP Meeting
No R.O.C. or G.R.E.E.D.
7:30 PM Anglican Catholic Group
8:00 PM AA & Al-Anon Meetings
NEXT WEEK’S COLLECTION
A great need remains for the church in
Central and Eastern Europe. This collection
provides support for basic pastoral programs
and makes scholarships available for students
striving to serve their local Church. These
students become vital participants in the renewal of Church in the region.
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“Comforts from the Heart” is a group that
meets bi-weekly to make quilts for 17 local
agencies. Most items are donated; however,
they do need to raise funds from time to time
to purchase the large rolls of quilt batting and
to service their machines. Their Lenten project is to raffle a beautiful queen-size, handmade quilt that was received as a donation.
The dominate colors are white, yellow and
gold. The winning ticket will be drawn during the Ladies’ Day of Inspiration on April
15. Get your raffle tickets after all the
Masses- $1.00 each or 7 for $5.00. If you
need information or want tickets delivered,
call Dee Fitzgibbons at 732-5730 or Virginia
Clark at 881-1585.
Readings for the Week of March 20, 2011
Sunday
Gn 12:1-4a / 2 Tm 1:8b-10/ Mt 17:1-9
Monday
Dn 9:4b-10 / Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday
Is 1:10, 16-20 / Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday
Jer 18:18-20 / Mt 20:17-28
Thursday
Jer 17:5-10 / Lk 16:19-31
Friday
Is 7:10-14; 8:10 / Heb 10:4-10 / Lk 1:26-38
Saturday
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20 / Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Next Sunday
Ex 17:3-7 / Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 /
Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Eucharistic Adoration
Join us every Monday from
4:00-8:00 PM
in the Day Chapel for Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament
GIFT IDEAS
Need a gift for someone and
you don’t know what to
buy? How about a SCRIP
gift card. It’s easy and there are cards to suit
almost anyone. If YOU want to shop, check
out Kohl’s (4%), Gordmans (7%), Home Depot (4%), Bed, Bath & Beyond (7%), Pier
One Imports (9%), Sears (4%) and many
more.
Stephen Ministry
Promoted! You went to a dinner to
celebrate last night. But as you go
into work tomorrow, you’ll be taking on a new set of responsibilities. You
wonder: Can I handle it? Can I live up to
their expectations of me?
Let a Stephen
Minister help you find the resources you need
at this time. Call Mary Shaw, 732-9980 or
Rosemary Finney, 883-1190.
Sunday, March 20
2nd Sunday of Lent
Sunday Scriptures Reflection Group
This group meets every Wednesday from
10:30 AM–12:00 PM in classroom 3 . All are
invited to join us as we read and share on the
upcoming Sunday’s readings to help us better
prepare for Mass, as well as find personal
purpose and meaning from them for daily
life. For more information, call Ruth, 8878454, Rhea, 883-9464, or Josie,887-2117.
7:30 AM.......................................... People of the Parish
9:00 AM ................................... †Leonilda Lamberghini
11:15 AM ......................................†Ruth & Richard Nix
Monday, March 21
6:30 AM .............†Phanxico Xavier Truong Buu Diep
8:30 AM ................................................†Carolyn Ament
Tuesday, March 22
6:30 AM ...........................................................†Jim Foley
8:30 AM .................................................†Willliam Slous
Wednesday, March 23
St. Toribio de Mogrovejo, bishop
6:30 AM ..................................... The Sick of the Parish
6:00 PM..................................................... †Mark Martin
QUESTION
OF THE WEEK
Matt. 17:1-9
Thursday, March 24
6:30 AM ................................... †Leonilda Lamberghini
8:30 AM ......................................................... †John Reed
Key Passage: “...and (Jesus) was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun
and his clothes became white as light.”
Friday, March 25
Annunciation of the Lord
6:30 AM ............ Men & Women Serving in Military
8:30 AM ....................................................... †Ted Owens
Question: What in your life needs transformation?...What is God calling you to change
this Lent?
Saturday, March 26
4:30 PM..............................................†Eleanor Hammill
Children: If you asked your parents: what
one thing would they hope you could
change to be more like Jesus, what would
they say ?
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Sunday, March 27
3rd Sunday of Lent
7:30 AM............................................ †Virginia Mcelwee
9:00 AM ................................................†Joyce Hindman
11:15 AM ...........................................................†Jim Foley
SEAS HEALTH MINISTRY
Members of the Health
Ministry provide blood pressure checks for our parishioners after every Mass one
weekend per month. Several
members of SEAS have
signed on as volunteers for this important service ministry. A coordinator is needed for
the Health Ministry. I will be happy to meet
with the coordinator and assist him/her in
getting organized. No equipment is required
except a computer to send e-mails. Please
consider offering your services as the coordinator. Contact Sharon Giboney at 880-1002
or jandsgiboney@mchsi.com.
DIOCESAN YOUTH
CONFERENCE
West Plains, MO
Fri. -Sun.,
MARCH 25,26,27
Contact Melinda at 887-6472 or by
e-mail at melindal@seaschurch.org.
SEAS’S SUMMER
SESSION PRE-SCHOOL ACADEMY
Faith, Academics, Play
This summer option is open to children
ages 3-6 years old. The program is designed
to be flexible and will focus on school readiness skills, socialization sills, fine and gross
motor skills. This summer program can be
used for a stand-alone program for the summer, as a year- round preschool option or as a
parent’s day–out option and will offer extended and flexible hours. The program will
begin after the current school year dismisses
for the summer and will run through the summer break. Please call SEAS School at 8876056 for more information and registration
materials.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Immaculate Conception School has an
opening for an elementary teacher for the
2011-2012 school year. Applicant must be
an active Catholic and state-certified to teach
grades K-5. Please send introductory letter
and resume to Springfield Catholic Schools
Central Office, 3530 S. Culpepper Circle,
Springfield, MO 65804. For more information call Paula Baird, Principal, at 881-7000.
For the
Week of
EMERALD EVENING XVII
“An Evening in the Emerald City”
Saturday, March 26
University Plaza Hotel’s Grand Ballroom
March 6-12
Last weekend to purchase raffle tickets!
Operating Fund
Income for the Week .....................................$33,265
Expenses Paid for the Week ........................$78,056
Dinner, dancing, auction, raffle drawing for
cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500 or $1,000.
Need not be present to win. Purchase $50
tickets after Masses in Gathering Area or
online at scspk12.org. Registrations can be
made online. All proceeds benefit Springfield
Catholic Schools. Call: 865-5567 to purchase raffle tickets directly by credit card or
for more information.
Special Collections
St. Vincent de Paul ...............................................$157
Ash Wednesday Collection............................ $3,785
Church in Central/Easter Europe ...................... $65
Catholic Home Mission Appeal ......................... $35
Moving Forward in Faith and Community
Income for the Week ..................................... $13,989
Expenses for the Week ................................. $86,217
The weekend March 6
SEAS contributed a total of $136.65
to the Kitchen Kettle.
Thanks for caring! Thanks for sharing!
“Bear your share of the hardship which the
gospel entails,” St. Paul tells Timothy in today’s
second reading. What sacrifice is asked of me
for the sake of the Gospel? How willing am I to
bear my share?
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Community News...
Pray for Those
Serving
in the Military
Our Prayer List
SEAS
Parishioners
Vicki Baker
Conor Browne
Levi Eads
Janice Horton
Mary Mitchell
Jack Murphy
Reiley Osterhoust
Our Friends &
Loved Ones
Justin Adamson
David Belcher
Joe Blystone
Carl Case
Tracy Craze
James Cook
Billy Dolmen
Jared Donegian
Jerry Eads
Vincent Freeman
Brandon Giello
Eric Gholz
Wade Gleason
Joseph Haskell
Meghan Haskell
Richard Hilton
Sam Holbrook
Jerry Jacob
Michael Kosco
Aaron Krudwig
Dustin Kyle
Hermes Johan Lacea
Howell Lacea
Chris LaRocque
Robert Anderson
Truman Brown
Jack Clark
Mary Anne Fleder
Donna Hall
Sandy Janos
Jon Nehl
Carol (Jane) Reed
Joni Schmidt
PARISH MISSION at HOLY TRINITY,
“LIVING the SACRAMENTS”
7:00 PM Sunday—Tuesday
APRIL 3, 4, 5
IN ADDITION:
DAY of RECOLLECTION
“CALL TO HOLINESS”
Monday, April 4 9:00-2:00
RSVP: 883-3440
Presented by Fr. Lou Papes
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Of ORDINATION for
Msgr. Philip Bucher
Sunday, April 3, 11:30 AM Mass
Immaculate Conception Church
All are invited to attend the celebration Mass
at Immaculate Conception Parish. If you will
attend the dinner reception following Mass,
please RSVP to parish office, 887-0600 by
March 24. Please, no gifts. Cards with family updates will be gratefully appreciated.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE RETREAT
Friday-Monday, April 8-11
Maranatha Retreat Center , Miller, MO
This retreat is for anyone widowed, divorced
or separated who is looking for healing, hope,
and support in dealing with his or her loss.
Trained facilitators present the faith-based
weekend in a peer ministry program. The
cost is $90; scholarships are available.
Transportation is available. For information
or to register call Daniel, 343-9422 or Mary,
844-1318.
A LENTEN NIGHT FOR ALL
WOMEN IN THE AREA
Mary’s Way of the Cross
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 PM
If you missed the experience last
week at SEAS (or if you want to
repeat it) join the PCCW at Immaculate Conception Church for this prayer
experience. For more information call Noreen
Penn at 881-1234.
Nic LaRocque
Michael Leverton
David Lukavsky
Chris McComb
Joseph McCroy
Chris K. McClernon
Randy McIlquham
Ryan McIlquham
Joe Mulheron
Ian Murch
Michael Murphy
Michael Natalino
Jon Nehl
Daniel Newsome
Cody Ostroski
Ramon Erwin Pattugalan
Ben Polley
John Shepard
Chris Spreadborough
Brian N. Thielmann
Will Tuck
Adam Twenter
Monty Willoughby
Jared Zinter
SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC HIGH
SCHOOL MUSICAL
“CINDERELLA”
Friday & Saturday,
APRIL 8-9, 7:00 PM
Sunday, APRIL 10,
2:00 PM
Tickets after March 21 at
Springfield Catholic High School and
Immaculate Conception Church
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