May 16th & 17th, 2015
Parish Personnel
Father Paul Demuth, Pastor, x108 - [email protected]
Deacon Steve Meyer, [email protected]
Deacon Mark Mullins, [email protected]
Gloria Nolan, Pastoral Minister, x109 - [email protected]
Judy Brown, Faith Formation Dir., x110 - [email protected]
Kate Ruth, Youth Minister, x111 - [email protected]
John Popke, Liturgical Music Dir., x104 - [email protected]
Mary Marquardt, Bus. Admin., x112 - [email protected]
Dianne Wilson, Pastoral Council Chair, 494-4305
Karin Sands, Bookkeeper, x102 - [email protected]
John Gillis, Facility Coordinator, x113 - [email protected]
Shelly Vann, Communications Coord., x106 - [email protected]
Kathy Vandersteen, Receptionist, x101 - [email protected]
Welcome
Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated within our weekend worship
service. Contact the parish office two months before anticipated
date of baptism.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays from 3-4 p.m. or by
appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the parish office at least six
months prior to the date of marriage.
Ministry of the Sick: Contact the parish office when members of
your family are seriously ill, shut in, or hospitalized.
Become A Member or Questions: A member of the parish staff is
present at weekend Masses. They are available for you. Please see
that person after Mass or contact the parish office.
Enroll online at
www.faithdirect.net
Use Code WI571
Mass Intentions
And
Calendar Events
Thursday, May 21
Saturday, May 16
St. Christopher Magallanes
Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23-28
8:00 a.m. Living Christ Retreat Alumni
Acts 22:30-23:11/Jn 17:20-26
7:00 a.m. Mass  Michael Philbin
Please Return Prayer Commitment Card
3:00 p.m. Individual Reconciliation
4:15 p.m. Mass Our Parish Community
4:15 p.m. Baptism: Camden Michael Williquette
1:30 p.m. Catechism of the Church: Jesus Christ
2:00 p.m. Knitting Group
6:30 p.m. Women’s Guild
6:30 p.m. Pastoral & Finance Councils Mtg.
Friday, May 22
Sunday, May 17
St. Rita of Cascia
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 4:1-13/Mk 16:15-20
The Ascension of the Lord
9:00 a.m. Mass  Ed VanBoxtel
Please Return Prayer Commitment Card
Saturday, May 23
10:30 a.m. Mass  Ed Maslanka
10:30 a.m. Baptism: Alexandra Davia Nielsen
St. John
Acts 12:1-8/Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday, May 19
Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11
7:00 a.m. Mass  Msgr. Charles Elmer
5:30 p.m. Story & Promise of Vatican II Group
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Wednesday, May 20
Acts 28:16-31/Jn 21:20-25
“Our Own Needs” 2nd Collection
7:00 p.m. Life in the Spirit Seminar
Monday, May 18
Acts 25:13-21/Jn 21:15-19
St. Bernardine of Siena
Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11-19
9:00 a.m. Mass  Terri Brunmeier
5:00 p.m. Buildings & Grounds
6:00 NEW Meal Prep.
6:00 p.m. Leadership Meeting
Meetings
3:00 p.m. Individual Reconciliation
4:15 p.m. Mass  Basil & Pearl Barrette & Family Members
Sunday, May 24
Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3-13/Jn 20:19-23
Pentecost Sunday
“Our Own Needs” 2nd Collection
8:00 a.m. Rosary
8:30 a.m. Mass Our Parish Community
10:30 a.m. Mass  Nathan Carlson
Home Missions: Our Own Needs
Annual Diocesan-Wide Collection: May 23 & 24
▪ Catholic University of America
Financial aid for students. Provides academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition.
▪ Catholic Communications Campaign
Provides media programming, projects & resources that promote Gospel
values e.g. televised Mass.
▪ Catholic Home Missions Appeal
Supports religious education & lay ministry training to dioceses with
unique community needs.
▪ Black and Native American Missions
Buildings & Grounds: 5/20 at 5 p.m.
Leadership Mtg: 5/20 at 6 p.m.
Pastoral & Finance Councils Mtg: 5/21 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
2771 Oakwood Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
www.seasgb.org
Ph) 920-499-1546 • email) [email protected]
Builds the Church among the African American, Native American, &
Alaskan people in the U.S.A. with pastoral ministry, religious education, &
other programs.
You may use the envelope that was enclosed in the newsletter for this
special collection or send your donation to the parish office any time.
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. to 12 noon
Dear Fellow Pilgrims,
On the shelf behind me as I write this letter is a lightning rod that was mounted on the roof of my parents’ house
throughout my childhood. I found it while cleaning out my father’s workshop and quickly rescued the artifact. Its original purpose was entirely functional; it would have attracted lightning and grounded the powerful current, thereby protecting the house from fire. Its new purpose is entirely metaphorical; it grounds me.
I like the idea of this beacon of home, the very roots of my origin, standing stoically on the shelf behind my head. I
need the daily reminder of the soil in which I sprouted and the wood of which I am hewn. Being the type of person
who is always overextended and often easily distracted, I need the grounding.
This is what home does (or at least ought to do) for us; it gives us a place to be rooted, a place to start. I’ve been thinking a lot about home lately, partially because I’ve been spending my weekends getting my parents’ home ready to sell,
and partially because I’ve been working to get a homework help center for homeless high school kids off the ground.
At the moment, I’m experiencing a little spiritual homesickness. As I spend a third
consecutive weekend working at my parents’ house in Marshfield, I find myself longing
for my SEAS home. I miss the smiles and warmth of our faith community. It grounds
me and gives me a place to start. I am a bit surprised as I discover just how much I
need that. Yes, there are Catholic churches in Marshfield, but being a guest at someone
else’s table is far different from gathering around your own family’s table.
What happens when a tree is not firmly rooted, not anchored in healthy soil? Why, the storms of life rip it from its
moorings. How often do people, ourselves included, feel spiritually lost, confused or disoriented. Battered by trials of
angry winds, we may be tempted to give up on our faith, tempted to surrender to the swell, when what we really need is
to dig deeper into the soil of our spiritual home. Without that home, we grab for whatever false security we can find –
image, materialism, addictions and so forth.
Of course, there is a difference between going to church and having a spiritual home, just as there is a difference between living in a house and having a loving home. Merely going through the motions doesn’t cut it. In a true spiritual
home, everyone feels welcomed, valued and enriched. Michelle and I have been rooted in our SEAS home for almost
twenty-five years. We have raised our children here. This is the spot of earth on which they were baptized, received
Holy Communion, and experienced forgiveness. Through it all, you have welcomed, valued and enriched my family. You
have grounded all three of our sons in rich soil. Thank you.
Peace,
Deacon Steve
Rev. Msgr. James Dillenburg
Congratulations to “Fr. Jim” as he celebrates 50 years as a
priest this month! He was at SEAS from 1989 to 1991 and
1996 to 2010. He has served our diocese and our parish with
great dedication, love, and humor. May God bless and keep
him in the palm of his hand! If you wish to send him a
congratulatory card, his address is:
Rev. Msgr. James Dillenburg
704 Baumeister Rd.
Kewaunee, WI 54218
Memorial Day Mass
Monday, May 25
9:00 a.m.
Remember those who paid the ultimate price
while serving in our country’s armed forces.
Our celebrant will be Fr. George Lenzner.
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS
Camden Michael Williquette
Son of Brad and Ashley
Alexandra Davia Nielsen
Daughter of Stephanie
Barb Hinnendael
Barb has been a member for 29 years. She is
involved in music ministry, and has been active in
this ministry since she was in grade school. Barb
welcomes, values and enriches us at many
Masses by her piano playing, and she also gives
piano lessons. She believes that the more
involved we are in the parish, the more we all
become part of Christ’s family, and form valuable
and enriching friendships with each other.
Adult Confirmation Candidates
Two candidates have completed adult
confirmation classes at SEAS and are
scheduled to be confirmed at Saint
Francis Xavier Cathedral on May 24.
Please pray for Sean Vandersteen and
Tara Flynn (brother and sister) that
they be sealed with the gift of the Holy
Spirit, be given strength to serve the
Body of Christ and continue on their
path of discipleship.
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Our Sympathy to the Family and Friends
of our Sister in the Parish Family
ARLENE SCHAUER
Who Recently Passed Away
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1.5 mile loop that starts & finishes at SEAS
Parish.
Do one loop or more! This is not a timed
event.
All are welcome to participate...men, women,
children, strollers.
Come anytime between 8 and 10 a.m.
Walk or run with friends, family, neighbors,
and fellow parishioners.
Water will be provided at the halfway mark.
Donations are accepted & will go towards the
vision of a SEAS Welcome Desk.
Sponsored by the Parish Life Committee.
OUTDOOR MASS
POTLUCK PICNIC
SPRING RAFFLE
Vacation Bible School
August 3-7, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Quad Parish
Early Bird Registration $20 (prior to 6/15)
• Children entering kindergarten through grade 5
invited to attend!
• Parents and older students invited to volunteer
for the week.
• Registration forms are available in the gathering
space.
Sponsored by Annunciation, St. Agnes,
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Joseph,
St. Jude, and St. Patrick Parishes
Sunday, May 31
Starting at 10:30 a.m.
MASS:
10:30 a.m. in the SEAS parking lot
(please bring a lawn chair)
PICNIC: After Mass
• The Knights of Columbus with
the help of the Women’s Guild
will be providing the main course,
set up and clean up!
• The remainder of the meal
will be potluck.
• Bring a dish to share!
SPRING RAFFLE
AFTER OUTDOOR MASS
SOCIAL HALL
1st Prize
$2500
2nd Prize
$1000
3rd Prize
$1000
4th Prize
$500
5th-9th Prizes $100
Camp
Tekawitha
MIDDLE SCHOOL
EXTREME FAITH CAMP
J UNE 15-19
OR
J UNE 27-J ULY 3
Added
C OST $270
Play, pray , and grow as disciples of Christ
RSVP to Kate Ruth
[email protected]
(920) 499-1546 ext. 111
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP
CHICAGO
Young
J ULY 12-18
C OST $390
Neighbors
in
• Come and serve as
Action
Christ tells us to.
• Space is limited.
• If interested, contact Kate ASAP.
Pick up your tickets in the Hospitality Area.
Notice for Election of Trustee-Treasurer
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
An election for the position of Trustee-Treasurer for our
Parish is scheduled for the weekend of May 30 & 31,
2015. This position is for a two-year term for a maximum
of three (3) terms. Currently Joe Baemmert holds this
position. He has indicated that he is willing to serve another term. If any other parishioners are interested in
running for this elected position, please contact Fr. Paul
Demuth (920) 499-1546 ext. 108 or Mary Marquardt,
Business Administrator ([email protected]).
Nepal Earthquake Relief
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
You have already donated over $4300 - THANK
YOU. We will accept donations until May 18.
For more information, go to www.CRS.org.
Discipleship Through Prayer
Over the last three (3) weeks, we’ve learned about and participated in growing as disciples through prayer, which is
simply having a conversation with God. To review, our SEAS mission is “To Grow as Disciples in Christ…And to
Grow Disciples.” The first step in doing this is to build a relationship with Jesus Christ, primarily through prayer.
A few weeks ago, Father Paul explained the Preparation of the Altar, which has two main components: Gift and
Prayer. The Presentation of the Gifts offers us another opportunity to pray for all that God has given us.
The time we have been given is a gift from God, and how we use that time is our gift to
Him. You were given the opportunity to reflect and assess how you spend your time in
prayer. This weekend we will complete the cycle by making an intentional commitment to
spend time in prayer by completing a card and returning it as part of our offering. (If you’re
unable to return the card this weekend, you may bring it next weekend.) By doing
this, we welcome Jesus into our lives, and our lives become enriched by our time with Him.
Consequently, we too have the ability to welcome and enrich others in Christ.
As a parish, it would be nice if we could all “Step Up” and make a commitment to the time we will spend in prayer.
The Mass is a mystery, but a mystery that Fr. Paul is helping
us unlock as he continues to break it down for us this weekend. The Mass has been highly developed and finely tuned
over hundreds of years. It is a celebration of a miracle and is
meant to enrich us in Christ every week. It’s time to get
excited about the Mass. Not an emotional high but the type
of excitement that helps us delve deeper into the mystery of
Christ made present in the Mass.
Pamela Otto, Principal
(920) 494-1931
Women’s Guild
Meeting
Thursday, May 21
6:30 p.m.
SEAS Social Hall
Treats!
Pamela Otto, Principal
(920) 494-1931
Retirements
Parishioner Mrs. Margaret Georgia and
Mrs. Jayette LeCaptain are retiring the end
of this school year. Mrs. Georgia started
teaching at Holy Family School in 1976. We
are grateful for their years of dedication and
wish them well in their retirement.
2015-2016 School Year Enrollment Now Open: Enrollment can
be completed online. Classes are filling quickly. For more information, contact us or go to the GRACE website at
www.gracesystem.org.
Global Outreach Catholic Student Exchange Program
Host Families Needed
2015-2016 School Year
Students will be juniors placed at Notre Dame Academy
If interested, contact Barbara Tota-Boryczka
Director, Global Outreach
(920) 540-3085
[email protected]
Golf Outing
June 17  1 p.m. Shotgun Start
Crystal Springs Golf Course  Seymour
$75 per golfer
All golfers welcome - singles, couples, foursomes
Call Pat at (920) 499-8336 for
more information or to register.
Knights of Columbus
Lombardi Council
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
May 31 following 8:30 a.m. Mass
Nativity Parish
2270 S. Oneida St., Green Bay
This Sacrament is for anyone in need of
Christ’s healing touch - - those in need of
physical, emotional, or spiritual healing.