SEAS Stewardship
To be a good steward of all the gifts God has provided, we are called to a life of generosity and invited to share our TIME, TALENT and TREASURE with all of God's people.
To be a good steward of all the gifts God has provided, we are called to a life of generosity and invited to share our TIME, TALENT and TREASURE with all of God's people.
Enjoy the Convenience of Online Giving
St Elizabeth Ann Seton parish wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering (along with Christmas and Easter giving). Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parish members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our church. You may also use Give Now to pay for your child's religious education fee. Please select the appropriate fund in the drop down.
St Elizabeth Ann Seton parish wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering (along with Christmas and Easter giving). Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parish members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our church. You may also use Give Now to pay for your child's religious education fee. Please select the appropriate fund in the drop down.
31,505.04Diocesan Annual Appeal
Many have contributed very generously and kindly to the Diocesan Annual Appeal, and we would like to join with the Diocese in expressing our sincere appreciation to you. We have currently received $73,351.04 in donations and pledges as of March 19, 2020. If you have not responded to the Annual Appeal yet, we would encourage you to do so as soon as possible. If you wish, pledges can be paid in installments which enables you to spread out your payments. A reminder also that this annual diocesan appeal has replaced twelve yearly diocesan collections and lowered the yearly diocesan parish assessment significantly. St. Elizabeth’s portion of this year’s 5.68 million campaign is $83,735 and we need everyone’s help to reach that goal. Any funds raised above our target amount are returned to the parish to be used for our specific needs. We were so grateful last year to reach our goal and have money returned to us. Please give some prayerful and serious consideration to your sacrificial gift and how you can share your gifts with the “larger” Church. Your donation, large or small, DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Only you can determine what is truly a sacrifice. THANK YOU and GOD BLESS.
Many have contributed very generously and kindly to the Diocesan Annual Appeal, and we would like to join with the Diocese in expressing our sincere appreciation to you. We have currently received $73,351.04 in donations and pledges as of March 19, 2020. If you have not responded to the Annual Appeal yet, we would encourage you to do so as soon as possible. If you wish, pledges can be paid in installments which enables you to spread out your payments. A reminder also that this annual diocesan appeal has replaced twelve yearly diocesan collections and lowered the yearly diocesan parish assessment significantly. St. Elizabeth’s portion of this year’s 5.68 million campaign is $83,735 and we need everyone’s help to reach that goal. Any funds raised above our target amount are returned to the parish to be used for our specific needs. We were so grateful last year to reach our goal and have money returned to us. Please give some prayerful and serious consideration to your sacrificial gift and how you can share your gifts with the “larger” Church. Your donation, large or small, DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Only you can determine what is truly a sacrifice. THANK YOU and GOD BLESS.
Your weekly financial gift toward the operating expenses will support our parish family in the following ways:
- Worship Resources for musicians, sacramental supplies, materials for the church environment
- Education/Faith Formation Faith Formation, RCIA, Sacramental preparation, adult formation programs
- Personnel/Salaries/Benefits Clergy and staff, full and part time
- Building/Grounds Heat, electricity, insurance, janitorial, telephone, computers, maintenance and repairs.
SEAS Gifts of Time and Talent
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Worship Minister of the Word Confirmed and trained members of the parish who proclaim God’s Word at liturgy. (Lectors) Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Confirmed and instructed members of the parish who assist the presiding minister in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at liturgies. Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the Homebound Instructed members of the parish who visit homebound parishioners to bring them the Eucharist. Minister of Hospitality Members of the parish who welcome and assist God's people at liturgy. (Greeters) Minister of Hospitality for Funerals Members of the parish who welcome and assist families and visitors at funerals and wakes. Altar Server Children (4th grade and older) and adults who assist the priest at the altar (including funerals). Choir Cantors and musical instrumentalists who lead the congregation in our prayer songs. Church Decorating Members of the parish who decorate the church for special occasions such as Christmas, Easter etc. Altar linens/Laundry Members of the parish who clean altar linens and various other parish laundry. |
Family Life Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) The Parish Council of Catholic Women acts to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality , leadership and service. Indicate each area of interest:
Elizabeth Ministry This is a like-to-like ministry where mothers support in times of pregnancy, pregnancy loss, childbirth, and adoption. Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus Council 9385 is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to engage in works of Charity to benefit the less fortunate. St. Elizabeth Huberters Parishioners organized to raise funds and support parish projects through the Sportsmen Night and Wild Game Feed |
Education and Service Baptism Class Assistance Assist those preparing for Baptism. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Serve as a companion for those preparing for initiation or full reception into the Catholic Church. Faith Formation Assistans Serve as teachers, co-catechists, and substitutes. Provide an adult presence at youth social functions, filed trips, and service projects. Assist with traffic control and/or hall monitoring. Altar Linens/Laundry Members of the parish who wash altar linens and do various other parish laundry. Parish Mailings/Phone Parishioners to assist in preparing special mailings and making phone contacts. Buildings and Grounds General Maintenance Maintenance of parish physical facilities through the sharing of professional skills/talents. Lawn and Garden Care (church and rectory) Snow Removal and Salt Application (church and rectory) |
Social Justice
Food Pantry
Prepare food boxes, help with distribution, and collect and sort food from various food drives. Assist with Caring and Sharing Day.
Right To Life
Collect newspaper signatures and promote roses for mothers. Assist with community and church efforts on behalf of the preborn.
Simple Living Study Group
Implement Pope Francis' letter entitled On Care for Our Common Home (Laudato Si')
Card-making/Special Projects for the Homebound
Card making and special occasion projects for our homebound church family members.
Food Pantry
Prepare food boxes, help with distribution, and collect and sort food from various food drives. Assist with Caring and Sharing Day.
Right To Life
Collect newspaper signatures and promote roses for mothers. Assist with community and church efforts on behalf of the preborn.
Simple Living Study Group
Implement Pope Francis' letter entitled On Care for Our Common Home (Laudato Si')
Card-making/Special Projects for the Homebound
Card making and special occasion projects for our homebound church family members.
Strengthen Your Faith and Become Involved With Your Parish Family With These Additional Activities...
- Advent/Lent Bible Study
- Faith Seekers (Young Adult Group that provides faith,fellowship, friendship, and support to other young adults)
- Good Mourning (For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one)
- Ministry of Compassion (For those affected by the challenges of health issues, those who are ill along with their caretakers and families)
- Stewardship Committee (Helping our growth as a Stewardship Parish)
- Welcoming Committee (Ministering to new parish members)
- Young at Heart (Monthly gatherings for those 55 and older)
- Finance Council (Appointed positions/open meetins
- Pastoral Council (Nominated positions/open meetings)