Parish News
Summer Religious Education Classes Begin July 21st
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - St. Elizabeth Summer Religious Education classes are set for July 21 - 25, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please watch your mail for more information, such as room assignment, teacher, items to bring, etc., if you have children registered for these classes. Any questions or concerns may be addressed to Sr. Annette at 393-3778 or akestel@seasp.org.
Flood 2008 - Disaster Relief Update
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - Parish Disaster Recovery Coordinators for St. Elizabeth's Parish are Paula Thornhill dancepaula@q.com and Gail Sladek stevesladek@imonmail.com. Please contact either of these parishioners with questions regarding flood relief efforts.
The Disaster Recovery Coordinators and Social Concerns Committee are in the process of planning for long-term recovery needs of flood victims. More detailed information will come soon to form teams to restore homes. If you have not yet done so, please let us know how you can help by completing a volunteer sheet available in the back of church or by clicking here. Leaders and workers are needed to keep our relief efforts strong and lasting for "the long haul."
To all St. Elizabeth members located in Palo - many avenues have been taken to contact all our Palo parishioners after the flood. If you live in Palo and have not spoken to a parish staff member or a Disaster Recovery Coordinator, please call the parish office at 393-3778, Paula at 377-7894 or Gail at 395-7236. Likewise, if you know of a Palo parishioner, please share this information with them.
Community Volunteer Opportunities
The new East Central Iowa Volunteer Reception Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 319-540-4810 to volunteer or visit www.corridorrecovery.org to be informed about ongoing needs and updates.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS
Bilingual Volunteers Needed. Working with Immaculate Conception Parish in Cedar Rapids, Catholic Charities is reaching out to migrant workers and those who are undocumented. If you are bilingual (especially conversational Spanish), and would like to help with this effort, please contact Terri Reynolds, the Immigration Outreach Coordinator for Catholic Charities at (563) 556-5372. In addition, please contact our Disaster Recovery Coordinators, Paula (377-7894) dancepaula@q.com or Gail (360-9024) stevesladek@imonmail.com to make them aware of your volunteer efforts in this important ministry, thereby allowing them to keep an up-to-date parish database.
The Salvation Army is still in need of volunteers through the month of July. Call Deb Applebee at 533-0397 to sign up for a shift any day of the week. You can help in various ways in the warehouse or serving on the mobile canteens. You must be 18 years or older. The warehouse is located at the former EconoFoods Store (1800 51st St. NE).
Horizons is seeking help with Meals on Wheels program. They currently are operating out of Regis Middle School. Please call Horizons at 398-3943 if you are able to help with preparing food and/or delivery.
Regarding Donations
St. Pius X Food Bank is accepting food donations. Drop-off times are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. They are preparing tubs of food for families in need. Each tub contains the following items:
-
3 cans soup & 2 ramen noodle packages
-
4 cans vegetables
-
2 cans pork & beans
-
4 cans tuna
-
2 - 4 cans fruit
-
1 package of spaghetti
-
1 Hamburger Helper or Tuna Helper or can of stew meat
-
1 rice mix or pasta mix
-
4 boxes macaroni & cheese
-
1 chili or spaghetti-os or ravioli
-
1 box crackers
-
1 jar peanut butter
-
1 jar jelly
-
1 pancake mix & syrup
-
1 cake mix or muffin mix or jell-o or pudding mix
-
1 large or 3 small boxes cereal
-
toiletries, including 3 rolls (or package of 4) toilet paper
-
other items as available/needed
Purchasing any of the above items will greatly help in their efforts to provide food. No assistance is currently needed in distributing this food. Please watch this site for updates.
Donation guidelines at The Salvation Army Distribution Center, 1800 51st St. NE (the former EconoFoods Store), Cedar Rapids. Donations of NEW goods from the public are now being accepted at this location. ONLY the following items will be accepted at this location.
Cleaning Supplies: bleach, large heavy duty garbage bags, vinegar, rubber gloves, heavy duty leather work gloves, mops/brooms, squeegees, cleaning products, paper towels, buckets, and rags.
Hygiene/Personal Care Items: toilet paper, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, feminen hygiene products, bug spray, and sunscreen.
Non-Perishable Food Items.
Disposable Kitchenware and Any Size Resealable Storage Bags.
Diapers/Wipes.
Storage Totes/Laundry Baskets, Fans and Dehumidifiers, Batteries.
Socks, Underwear (all sizes) and Adult Work Boots.
The following items WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR DISTRIBUTED from The Salvation Army Distribution Center: clothing, furniture, appliances, household goods, and used items of any kind. For questions regarding donations, call 319-294-2207.
The Salvation Army is also asking for cash donations to assist with the widespread devastation and long-term relief efforts anticipated. Cash donations allow The Salvation Army the flexibility to respond to ongoing and changing local needs. Checks earmarked for Cedar Rapids flood relief can be mailed to: The Salvation Army, PO Box 8056, Cedar Rapids, IA 52408-8056. Donations can also be made online by clicking on the “donate now” kettle icon located on the left-hand side of The Army's homepage at www.tsacedarrapids.org. You can also donate by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Be sure to specify your contribution for Cedar Rapids flood relief. For more information on immediate and long-term financial needs and how you can help, call The Army's Director of Development and Communications, Mindy Kayser, or Steve Garrington at 319-533-2334. For ongoing updates: www.tsacedarrapids.org.
Community Resources Available for Flood Victims
Catholic Charities is offering post-flood crisis counseling for those affected by the flood. Contact Catholic Charities (319-364-7121) at the Cedar Rapids office (1430 2nd Ave. SE) to schedule an appointment.
The Salvation Army Distribution Center is now open at 1800 51st St. NE (the former EconoFoods Store) in Cedar Rapids. Assistance for Linn County/Cedar Rapids residents affected by area flooding will begin during the daily hours of operation (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.). At this time, The Salvation Army will begin providing the following: needs assessment, information and referral, food boxes, cleaning kits/cleaning supplies, hygiene/personal care items, drinking water, emotional and pastoral care/support, and other items as available. Those requesting assistance must be registered with FEMA and be able to provide a FEMA registration number and photo ID. For questions regarding assistance, call 319-294-2207.
St. Pius X Food Bank - they are currently open for distribution Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please call ahead to the St. Pius X parish office at 393-4445 if you plan to stop for food. They can then prepare a package of food for you.
Counseling available through Horizons. Call 398-3943 for assistance.
Hot meals available through Horizons. Call 398-3943 to make arrangements for your needs.
Iowans on Medicare can get refills of drugs lost in flooding and storms. If you, or someone you know, have difficulty getting refills, contact SHIIP at 1-800-351-4664 (TTY 800-735-2942). SHIIP will work with Medicare and your Part D plan to assure you have prescriptions you need. SHIIP is a service of the State of Iowa and all services are free, confidential and objective.
2008 Parish Election Results
May 19, 2008 - The tallies are in and we have new members of our leadership committees. Chris Fischer and Anne Tallett will assume positions on the St. Pius/St. Elizabeth Board of Education in July. Greg Neumeyer and Brian Scott will have completed their three-year commitment at that time. Thank you to both of them for their hard work and dedication! New members to our Parish Council include Jim Harris, Jeni Head and John Zlabek, as well as Meg Deignan as our youth representative. They will replace Steve Pucelik, Matt Reilly, Jeff Udelhoven and P.J. Matias. We appreciate all your leadership skills during this busy time in our parish. Congratulations to all the winners!!
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
July 21, 2008 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish has begun a liturgical formation process to build a church. For information and updates on Our Building Project, click here. 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
Pick up a bulletin at church or view it on this website by clicking above on the Bulletins/Newsletter button on this homepage. The bulletin will be available on this site by Friday each week. We will also archive past bulletins here too.
Visit Our Web Site Often
We invite you to take a few minutes to get familiar with the site, bookmark it and come back often. Feedback is most welcome, please contact us with any comments you might have.
  
|
