Parish News
Vacation Bible School Registration Closed
June 11, 2009 - Thank you to all of you who have registered your child for St. Elizabeth's Vacation Bible School to be held July 6 - 10. Both sessions - morning session, 9 - 11:30 a.m.; afternoon session, 12:30 - 3 p.m - are full. Youth volunteers are still needed to help in groups. Please contact Pam Feltes, volunteer coordinator, at 393-4943, if you are interested.
Religious Education Registration & Sunday School Forms Available
April 9, 2009 - Missed the parent meetings for Religious Education? You can still sign up by printing off the forms on the "Forms" page (click "Forms" on the above tag line).
All Households Must Complete:
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2009-2010 Religious Education Family Registration
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2009/10 Annual Parental/Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver
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Religious Education Parish - Parent Covenant
Depending upon the grade level of the students, you will need to complete the respective student form - Sunday School, Elementary, Middle School or High School - for each child. We have worked hard to provide a flexible, family-friendly program for all age groups. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our parish office at 393-3778. Tricia Lokmer oversees the Sunday School and middle school programs; Angie Bulman, the high school program; and Sr. Annette Kestel, the elementary program.
Update on FOCA and Other Urgent Pro-Life Issues
May 12, 2009 - Information regarding FOCA or "Freedom of Choice Act," can be viewed by clicking here. It is uncertain as to whether or not this piece of legislation will pass in its entirety or item by item. Please continue to contact your representatives to prevent this legislation from becoming law. Also, Iowa House File 323, the "Woman's Right to Know Act," provides for an informed consent process of at least 24 hours before an abortion is performed. This is another act which we need to contact our representatives. A similar version of the bill passed both chambers and was vetoed by the previous governor twice in the early part of the decade.
Check out more detailed information on the Social Concerns Committee page by clicking the "Committees" tab on top of this page, and choose "Social Concerns." Please contact your legislators. We need your help!!
New Ministry Offered by Respect Life Committee
February 25, 2009 - New to St. Elizabeth's, this program encourages us to pray daily for a child who is in danger of being aborted. From February through October, posters following the progress of a child's development en utero will be displayed on the bulletin board in the "Committee" section. Prayer cards with a brief prayer will also be available. More information about this ministry is available on their website, www.spiritualadoption.org.
Missed the Parish Renewal? Catch Up With Podcasts!
February 18, 2009 - Sunday through Tuesday, February 8 - 10, 2009, we had Mary Pedersen, Spiritual Director at Columbus High School in Waterloo, lead us in Parish Renewal 2009. The theme was, "Mission Impossible?" and Mary walked us through three steps: on Sunday, February 8, 5 - 7 p.m., "Discovering Our Mission" (Acts 9:1-19); on Monday, Feb. 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., "Living Our Mission" (Acts 14:1-7); and on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., "Fueling Our Mission" (Acts 13:1-3). If you were unable to attend any or all of the renewal, you now have the opportunity to view it by podcast! Just click on Day 1, Day 2 or Day 3 and it will start to play in your browser. If you want to download the podcast, simply right mouse click on the correct day, choose "Save Target As" and choose a location on your computer to save it. Once it is saved to your computer, you can then transfer it to your iPod and listen to it. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office.
Please Pick Up Your Pictorial Directories From the Parish Office!
January 9, 2008 - The parish pictorial directories have been here for a few months. Please take time to pick up your copy!! You can also approach a staff member at weekend Masses to give you your directory or may pick it up directly from the parish office during office hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). EVERY household is to receive a directory even if you did not have a photo taken! If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 393-3778.
Our Building Project
June 13, 2009 - NEW!! To read about the latest information on Our Building Project for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, click on "Our Building Project" located in the "Quick Links" (to the right side of this page). The Program Document, stating what we as parish members would like to see in a new church building, is complete. To view this document, click on the following link: http://www.seasp.org/committees/BuildingProgramDocument.pdf. This document is 44 pages, so it may take some time to download, especially if you have a dial up connection.
In order to view examples of Our Building Project architect's previous work, please click here: BVH.com.
Find the Ministry Schedule on the Calendar
April 27, 2007 - We have recently updated the calendar to include the ministry schedule or the assignment of altar servers, cantors, Eucharistic ministers, hospitality ministers, lectors, music ministers, sacristans, and ushers. You can access it by clicking the "Calendar" tab above. You can have the calendar show only ministry schedules by using the filter on the top left corner of the calendar page. Instead of seeing "All Events" just click the arrow to the right of that and drop down to select "Ministry Schedules." You may then select the date and Mass time you are interested in viewing. You should be able to now see who is assigned to serve in the various ministry roles for that particular Mass. In addition, you may see the entire schedule through September 3, 2007 by clicking, "click for more information" at the bottom of the an opened Mass time screen. The entire schedule is also available on the Liturgy Committee page. If you have any questions regarding obtaining the ministry schedule, please contact us.
New E-Mail Address for Parish
February 24, 2006 - We have a new general e-mail address for our parish, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. It is office@seasp.org. Please begin using this address instead of SEAS@inavia.net, effective immediately. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 393-3778. Thank you!
Like to Join Us?
September 7, 2005 -- If you are interested in joining our parish, call the parish office (319-393-3778). Fr. Manternach meets with all new families, so call to set up an appointment with him to register you as a new member. Join us at Mass and get to know our parish community!
Website
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