June 17, 2018 ~ 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5450 S. Lemay Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 ~(970)226-1303

Website: www.seas-parish.org \ Email: seas@seas-parish.org

Daily Masses

Monday-Friday, 8:00am

Weekend Masses

Saturday, 5:00pm, Sunday, 8:00am, 9:45am, and 11:30am

Reconciliation

Saturday, 3:30pm, and by appointment.

Parish Summer Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm

(Open over the lunch hour)

Pastor: Reverend Joseph Toledo Parochial Vicar: Reverend Edison Chinnappan Deacons: William Trewartha, Donald Weiss,

Rick Antinora, Rob Lanciotti

Mass Intentions

Monday, June 18

8:00am Dc Rob Lanciotti

Tuesday, June 19

8:00am Pasquale Guerriero V

Wednesday, June 20

8:00am Leroy Wichman V

Thursday, June 21

8:00am Carla Gile V

Friday, June 22

8:00am Elizabeth Jeske V

Saturday, June 23

5:00pm Brett Johns

Sunday, June 24

8:00am Jerry Churchill V

9:45am SEAS Parishioners

11:30am Dc Bill Trewartha

Call our Prayer Network with your prayer needs. Mary Ann Argentieri 204-0862,

Terry Ann Churchill 226-3166 or Rosemary Clouse 593-1618

Summer Adoration Hours

Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm

(Adoration times are subject to change, see the parish website for any cancelations.)

Building up God’s kingdom In today’s Gospel (Mk 4:26-34) Jesus compares the Kingdom God to a small mustard seed. It is a small seed but when it is sown in the ground, it springs up and becomes a huge plant and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade. Please note that the large plant does not happen all of a sudden in the field. We cannot expect a miracle to happen in the field but it is a process which involves human initiative. So also with the

Kingdom of God. What is the Kingdom of God? Jesus says in Lk 17:20-21, “The Kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed…in fact, the kingdom of God is among you.” We usually imagine that the Kingdom of God is something like a place or thing which can be found somewhere in the air or on above. But Jesus is not teaching that kind of kingdom here, which is ‘not yet’ that would come only at the end of the world. But the kingdom that Jesus is talking about in today’s Gospel which is ‘already here on earth’. In reality the Kingdom of God is the reign of God and letting our lives be guided by the Spirit. St. Paul in his letter to Romans 14:17 says, “The kingdom of God is . . . righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Rom 14:17). And such a life of God’s reign is not given to us as completely developed but as a potential seed. And we the disciples of Jesus have to sow the seeds of God’s Kingdom and let God bring about its growth and fruit. The seeds of God’s kingdom are, of course, love, joy, peace, mercy, compassion, forgiveness, justice, righteousness, humility and so on. We need to first plant these heavenly seeds in our hearts, families, communities and wherever we are, and wait faithfully for the growth of God’s Kingdom among us. No wonder, what so ever the size of the seed is, small or insignificant, when we plant them with faith, then God himself will bring about its growth and fruit. The world will rejoice in the shadow of God’s kingdom. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Fr. Edison

Front Desk Help Needed

The parish office is in need of volunteers to help with the front desk on an as needed basis.

If you have experience with answering phones and customer service, email Mary Peacock at

mpeacock@seas-parish.org for more information and availability.

Texas Roadhouse is supporting St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish

Youth Programs

Come and join us for dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Fort Collins Thursday, June 21, 2018

4:00pm – 10:00pm

Present this flyer to your server at the time of your visit and we will donate 20% of what you spend to

Youth Programs at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish It’s as easy as it sounds! Come in, take a night off from

cooking, and enjoy Legendary Food and Legendary Service while helping support a great cause. No time to dine in? No problem! We honor flyers for to-go orders as well.

Thank you in advance for helping us support the Ft. Collins community and we look forward to seeing you!

Menu available online at texasroadhouse.com

Texas Roadhouse 4633 S. Timberline Road Fort Collins, CO 80528

(970) 207-0006 - Don’t forget to call ahead!

Ball Coordinator Needed!

We are in immediate need of one or two parishioners to chair this year’s Put Out into the Deep Ball.

You will work alongside a committee of volunteers to create an elegant evening of fellowship and fundraising.

The Ball is a vital event that is needed to meet our

fundraising goals for the new church, so if you are interested please contact Mary Peacock in the parish office at

(970)226-1303 to find out more information

This Week at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

Monday June 18

8:00am Mass 9:00am Vacation Bible School 6:30pm Altar Server Training 7:00pm Choir Practice (11:30am Choir) 7:00pm

Men’s Bible Study

Tuesday June 19

8:00am Mass 9:00am Vacation Bible School

Wednesday June 20

8:00am Mass 8:30am Eucharistic Adoration 9:00am Vacation Bible School 2:00pm The Fatima Prayer Cell 7:30pm Neocatechumenal Way 8:30pm Dad’s Bible Study

Thursday June 21

8:00am Mass 9:00am Vacation Bible School 11:00am Serra Club Prayer 4:00pm Texas Roadhouse Youth Fundraiser 7:00pm Choir Practice (9:45am Choir)

Friday June 22

8:00am Mass 9:00am Vacation Bible School 11:15am Vacation Bible School Mass

Saturday June 23

7:00am Soul Core 3:30pm Confessions 4:00am Choir Practice (5:00pm Choir) 5:00pm Mass

7:00pm Neocatechumenal Way Mass

Sunday June 24

Nativity of St. John the Baptist

7:00am Choir Practice 8:00am Compulsive Eater Anonymous 8:00am Mass 9:00am Coffee & Donuts 9:45am Mass 11:30am Mass

Readings for June 24

1st Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6

Response: Psalm 139:1-3,13-15

2nd Reading: Acts 13:22-26

Gospel: Luke 1:57-66, 80

“How I wish I might deserve to have my lantern always burning at night in the ... temple of my Lord, to give light to all who enter the house of my God”. -Saint Columban-

Attention Envelope Users!

If you use our offertory envelopes that are mailed out every month, please note there are 2 separate envelopes for

Father’s Day weekend. The envelope that states “Father’s Day” is meant to be used as a spiritual bouquet offering for

fathers, whereas the other is for general offertory giving. Please be sure and use the correct envelope so that your

contributions are recorded accurately.

God in the Bedroom Part 8: 50 Years of Humana Vitae Prophecy 3 Continued

In his third prophetic declaration, Blessed Pope Paul VI

warned that government entities would impose contraception on its citizens. This declaration has been realized in foreign

policy in which countries receiving foreign aid are required to receive and promote contraception (birth control pills, con-

doms, etc.) to their citizens. Further, in the United States, the Affordable Healthcare Act, “Obamacare,” required that all insurance policies include contraceptive coverages regardless

of religious beliefs.

As Christians, we are called to evangelize the faith. Your donation to the 2018 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal will confirm your desire to

extend the beauty and treasures of our faith throughout northern Colorado. Please make sacrifice the measure of your gift. You can make your gift at archden.org/donate.

Thank you.

Registration for the new 2018-19 Biblical and Catechetical

School class locations is open!

This is your opportunity to mature into a deeper knowledge and love

of our Lord and his Church through an unforgettable study of

the faith and Scriptures!

Pick up a brochure at one of the parish entrances for a list of locations and information sessions. You can also call

(303)715-3195 or visit sjvdenver.edu/laydivision for more details.

Forever Young Members and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Seniors over 50.

Father’s Day Lunch

Tuesday, June 19 at 11:30am Ryan’s Sports Grill 925 E Harmony Rd

For reservations please contact Aida Diaz at (970)286-2406 or email aidadiaz@comcast.net

Vacation Bible School is THIS WEEK!

Registration is now open for Faith-filled Summer Fun!

Visit Our Parish Website for the Link to Information and Online Registrations

Our Catholic Vacation Bible School this year will focus on the Holy Trinity with St. Patrick:

June 18 -22 for preschool through grade 5. TEENS and ADULTS WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Volunteer through the online registration. Fee: $30 per child with a $75 family max

Totus Tuus, Latin for "totally yours," the motto of Pope St. John Paul II is a program of the

Archdiocese of Denver that gathers teams of volunteer college students and seminarians, then sends

them out to parishes to spread the Good News!

July 15-20 (held this year at St. Joseph's School) Teen program Sunday - Thursday evenings 7:30-9:30pm

Elementary program Monday-Friday days 9:00am-2:30pm

Adult Faith Summer Opportunities Looking for ways to grow in your faith and

stay connected this summer? Check out these opportunities:

Men’s Bible Study Mondays at 7:00pm

All men are welcome to join us we meet in room 107. Questions? Contact Kris Koehler at kkoe1685@aol.com

Dad’s Bible Study

Wednesdays at 8:30pm All dads are invited to join us in room 107

Questions? Contact Brian Rimar brianrimar@gmail.com

Moms Transmit the Faith Second Thursday of each month from 7:30-9:30pm.

All mom are invited to join us. Contact Tiffany Kubat at (970)988-0884

Coffee and Conversation

Every week after Wednesday morning Mass in Seton Hall Coffee, donuts and fellowship

Soul Core

Saturday from 7:00-8:00am in room 214 Pilates style workout (for both men and women) while

praying/reflecting on the mysteries of the Rosary. Questions? Kelly Rimar at kellyrimar@gmail.com

or Abby Wilson at abbymarie_80@hotmail.com

MSG Family Night at the Foxes Game Friday June 29 at 6:30pm

Bring the family, a picnic dinner and a blanket. See the parish website for more information or contact

Jeanette at rjbozek@comcast.net

Golf for a Cause with Ram Catholic!!

Please join Ram Catholic for the second Annual ParTee Golf Day!

SouthRidge Golf Course July 21

8:00am Shotgun Start

Tickets include: light breakfast, 18 holes of golf, cart, games, lunch, and prizes! Individual Player: $135

4 Person Team: $500

Visit www.StJ23.com/partee for information and tickets! Ticket Sales close July 10