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St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Church
2200 WEST REPUBLIC ROAD SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
MAY , 2010 Sunday
in Ordinary Time
seaschurch.org
St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Church
2200 WEST REPUBLIC ROAD SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
AUGUST 19 , 2012 20th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Contacts Office ....................................................... 887-6472 Fax ........................................................... 887-7027 Email ......................................... SEASchurch.org School ............................................. 887-6056
Parish Staff Msgr. Thomas E. Reidy, ....................... Pastor Fr. Paul A. Suresh Samala .. Associate Pastor Debbie Randell, ............ Religious Education Diane Hoy, ............ Religious Education Asst. Melinda Lohkamp, ............... Youth Minister Sr. Bernadette Goessling, Pastoral Minister Sr. Pat Hall, SSND ............. Pastoral Minister Dan Lohkamp, ........................ Music Director Deacon Tom & Pat Brewer, ................ RCIA Morgan Trokey, Jr., ........... Facility Manager José Santillan, .................................. Custodian
School Staff Cheryl Hall, ......................................... Principal Lisa Ellis ................. Administrative Assistant
Parish Liturgies Sunday Masses
Saturday .................................................... 4:30 PM Sunday ............................... 7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 AM
Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Wednesday
6:30 AM & 6:00 PM
Sacrament of Penance Saturday .......................................... 3:00-4:00 PM
Or by appointment anytime.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office for an appointment.
Sacrament of Matrimony Call the Parish Office at least six months
prior to possible date.
Infant Baptism Preparation Classes Third Saturday of the Month ............ 10:00 AM
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BACK TO SCHOOL
As our school year begins, I
want to extend a gracious
welcome and lots of gratitude
to our principal, teachers,
aides and support staff, and,
of course, to our students. I ask all of you to
join me in praying for each of them as they
begin this new year of education.
The following are faculty/staff:
Cheryl Hall……...…………………Principal
Lisa Ellis……...…..Administrative Assistant
Sarah Moses…..….…….3 yr old Pre-school
Louise Hund………...3-yr. Pre-school Aide
Anita Knuckles……...Pre-School Aftercare
Linda Green………………..Extended Care
Debbie Davis……….…….....Pre-K Teacher
Tara Welco……………..….…..Pre-K Aide
Angie Shelangoski,….………..Kindergarten
Kelly Galligos……………………….K-Aide
Susan Fitzgerald……..………….….Grade 1
Megan Merz……………….…….Gr. 1 Aide
Kathryn Keller……….…………….Grade 2
Trish Tipton…….……………….Gr. 2.Aide
Rachel York…...…….…..…............Grade 3
Krystal Henderson…….…..……….Grade 4
Angela Pace…………..…...………..Grade 5
Edna Payton………………………..Grade 6
Leah Speakes……………………….Grade 7
Joyce Pinnell…………………...Technology
Samantha Freeland.…….…….Spanish-K-3
Sarah Derr………………..…...Spanish-4-7
Tony Armstrong………..…………… P. E.
Mary Gray…………………….……...Music
Landon Callahan……….…………....Band
Allison Halter…………..….....School Nurse
Sandy Pinkerton……..……Special Services
Terre Armstrong…Library Media Specialist
Andrea Fannin……..….SCRIP Coordinator
I would also like to list our
HOME AND SCHOOL LEADERS
Lisa Gummersell………………….President
Kristin McDaniel…………...Vice President
Rhondi Wilmot…………………...Treasurer
Channin Ropka…………………...Secretary
I also ask each of you at this time to join
me in praying for all of our public school ad-
ministrators and our home-schooled teachers.
May God bless each of them as they begin
this new school year.
- - -Fr. Tom
PARISH SCHOOL OF
RELIGION
Classes begin:
Sunday, September 16 at 10:10 AM
Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30 PM
Parents of 1-8th grades meet in the adult
education room on this first class day/eve.
We still have openings for Sunday cate-
chists for Grades 3 & 4 and aides for differ-
ent grades on Wednesday and Sunday. Please
prayerfully consider assisting catechists in
this important ministry. You will receive
help and support and discover new things
about your own faith. Contact Debbie Ran-
dell at 887-6472 or [email protected].
HARVEST HOME
September 7-8
We invite every household
to be part of this community
building and fundraising ex-
perience. Find your spot.
...We are still in need of items for bids at the
Silent Auction. Do you own a business or
know someone who does? Would you or
they be interested in donating an item or ser-
vice to the Silent Auction?
...If you don’t know what to donate, SCRIP
cards are an option and you’ll be giving to
the Church in more ways than one! Please
prayerfully consider what you can do to help
make this venue a success.
Check out the GATHERING AREA for:
Sign-ups to help...
…..There are many opportunities for kids
and parents to work together especially in
games.
…..Sign-up to bring dessert items for the
dinner.
T-Shirts and Pre-Sales for games/rides
Sign-up for the 4th Annual
WASHER TOURNAMENT
Saturday, September 8 at 2:00 PM Contact Kent Schnurbusch at 889-4278
Michelle Caenepeel at 894-2631
50/50 Raffle Tickets are now available.
If every family would sell 10 tickets at $1
each, we could easily bring in about $10,000.
The seller of the winning ticket wins $100.
AUGUST Sunday
19 Harvest Home Sign-ups begin Blood Pressure Clinic after all Masses 8:00 AM Parish Breakfast 6:00 PM C.R.E.E.D. 8:00 PM AA & Al-Anon Meetings
Monday
20 4:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 PM St. Francis Guild 7:00 PM Liturgy Committee Meeting 7:00 PM Gamblers Anonymous Meeting 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry
Tuesday
21 9:30 AM Comforts from the Heart 6:00 PM Parish Council Dinner 7:00 PM RCIA Weekly Sessions Begin
Wednesday
22 5:45 PM Youth Choir Practices 7:00 PM Adult Choir Practice
Thursday
23 8:30 AM SEAS School Mass 6:30 PM Thursday Night Bible Study
Friday
24 7:00 PM R.O.C.
Saturday
25 Dancing With Our Stars-Oasis
Sunday
26 10:10 AM Confirmation II Parents/Students 5:00 PM Confirmation II-Parents/Students 6:00 PM -Back to School Bash for Youth 8:00 PM AA & Al -Anon Meetings
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NEW PARISH
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Congratulations to our
newly elected members of
the Parish Council
Cindy Dittmer, Michael Sisney,
Mary Alice Krueger, Greg Bolda
We are grateful for all who ran and to the
four members who will fill the places vacated
by Dan Hoy, Linda Green, Joe Dills and
Sharon Giboney whose terms are up this
year. Thank you ―old members‖ for your
dedicated service to our parish.
Parish Council Dinner Meeting,-Tuesday,
August 21, 6:00 pm in Rectory –to thank old
members and welcome new ones.
COMFORTS FROM THE HEART
Tuesday, August 21, 9:30 AM
We are working on a request of a25
blankets for ―First Step/Next Step,‖
low-income and handicapped.
Twenty-four were delivered. If you would
like to join us, meet in SEAS parking lot to
carpool to American Legion. Bring a sack
lunch. Call Marilou Reed, 882-4102 for
more information.
BE INVOLVED IN
RENEWING
THE CHURCH
No collections, donations, no, nothing like
that. Nothing to bring, but there’s one ca-
veat. Bring all of yourself, your heart and
your soul to Catholic sharing-that is our goal.
Be a part of something that promises to have
a positive effect on the renewal of the Catho-
lic Church in our diocese.
If you would like information about being a
small group leader, contact Margie Lohmeier,
315-0384 or [email protected].
ARISE-Together in Christ is open to anyone.
Only 90 minutes for 6 weeks can change your
life. Sign up September 22/23 and 29/30
weekends. Check pages 10-11 in the August
SEAS NEWSLETTER for more information.
NEW SCRIP
SCHEDULE
The SEAS School Offices (Cheryl Hall and
Lisa Ellis) are moving to the south entrance
of the new addition. SCRIP will only be
available on the weekdays in the school of-
fice from 7:45 AM—3:00 PM. The parish of-
fice will no longer sell SCRIP except during
Christmas and Spring breaks. We will re-
sume our regular weekend sales in the Gath-
ering Area. After the Saturday, 4:30 PM
Mass and on Sunday, after the 7:30 and 9:00
AM Masses and before the 11:15 AM Mass.
Catholic School Families: Did you know
you can purchase SCRIP from SEAS and still
keep 50% of rebates for your tuition? It
doesn’t matter what school children attend.
Readings for the Week of August 19, 2012 Sunday
Prv 9:1-6 / Eph 5:15-20 / Jn 6:51-58 Monday
Ez 24:15-24 / Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday
Ez 28:1-10 / Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday
Ez 34:1-11 / Mt 20:1-16 Thursday
Ez 36:23-28 / Mt 22:1-14 Friday
Rv 21:9b-14 / Jn 1:45-51 Saturday
Ez 43:1-7b / Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday
Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b / Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 / Jn 6:60-69
Eucharistic Adoration Join us every Monday from
4:00-8:00 PM in the Day Chapel for Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament
Stephen Ministry The house echoes. They’re all
scattered now-two at college, one in
an apartment of his own… It’s hard
to cook for just two again. While you’re glad
they’re becoming independent, you still miss
them...Sometimes so much that it hurts terri-
bly. A Stephen Minister can help you sort
through your feelings at this time. Call Dale
& Heather Buechler-887-0170 or Mary Shaw
-732-9980.
Sunday, August 19 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM ................................................. †Gregory Solum 9:00 AM ................................. †Mary Jean McWilliams 11:15 AM ...................................... †Richard & Ruth Nix Monday, August 20 St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church 6:30 AM........................... †Herman & Fredonia Arens 8:30 AM .................................................. †Bettie Appleby Tuesday, August 21 St. Pius X, Pope 6:30 AM...................................................... †Mary Goede 8:30 AM .................................................... †Ruth Graham Wednesday, August 22 Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 AM....... Men & Women serving in the military 6:00 PM ................................................... †Jerry Maloney Thursday, August 23 St. Rose of Lima 6:30 AM....................................... The sick of the parish 8:30 AM .............................................. †Dick Whitehead Friday, August 24 St. Bartholomew, Apostle 6:30 AM............................................... Special intention 8:30 AM ..................................................... †Jason Bishop Saturday, August 25 Sts. Louis of France, Joseph Calasanz, Priest 4:30 PM ........................................... †Christine Cocquyt Sunday, August 26 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM ........................................................... †John Olah 9:00 AM .................................. †Catherine Kliethermes 11:15 AM ..................................................... †Mary Dobbs
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QUESTION
OF THE WEEK
John 6:51-58
Key Passage: ―Whoever eats my flesh and
drinks my blood remains in me and I in
him.‖
Question: What is ―real‖ for you in the
Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist?
Children: Why is it important for you to
receive Jesus in holy communion?
This week’s flowers for the
Sanctuary have been provided by:
Pam Solum
in loving memory of
Greg Solum
Joe and Sharon Giboney
celebrating the birthdays of grandsons
Charles Robb Uhrig and Preston Phelps,
granddaughter Mary Katherine
McIntosh, great nephew Colin Douglas
Cash and daughter-in-law
Pamela Giboney
INQUIRY SESSIONS
Tuesday, August 21,
7:00-8:30 PM
Are you or someone you know
interested in learning about the
Catholic faith? Have you considered becom-
ing a Catholic? Join us for weekly sessions
for those with questions about the Catholic
Church. Childcare is provided. Call Deacon
Tom or Pat Brewer at: 881-4450 for more
information.
Operating Fund Income for the Week ..................................... $30,616 Expenses Paid for the Week ....................... $50,695
Special Collections St. Vincent de Paul ................................................ $179
Moving Forward in Faith and Community Income for the Week ...................................... $5,490
“Those who seek the Lord want for no good
thing,” says today’s Psalm. But in the second reading St. Paul reminds us that, thus blessed by the Lord, the good steward should “give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
For the Week of
August 5-11
The weekend August 5 SEAS contributed a total of $108.75
to the Kitchen Kettle. Thanks for caring! Thanks for sharing!
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C.R.E.E.D.
Highs School Youth Ministry
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Sunday, August 26, 6-9 PM
Area youth groups unite!
Come hang out with friends,
play some games, enjoy food!
R.O.C.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 7-9 PM Back to School Bash
for 7th-8th grades
HELP WANTED
Piano accompanist for our
Children’s Choir. Practices are
Wednesday evenings form 5:45-
6:30 PM. During the school year. They sing
at Mass once a month.
Lead guitarist for our Praise and Worship
group. Must have electric and/or acoustic
guitar with pick-up and the ability to play
from lead sheet or guitar/vocal sheet. Mass
schedule is flexible. An adult guitarist is pre-
ferred. Call to arrange an audition.
Singers for our Children’s Choir, Youth
Choir and Adult Choir. If you love to sing,
please come and join us. Call for details.
If interested in any of the above, call Dan
Lohkamp at 887-6472, ext 206 or e-mail at
CONFIRMATION I and II
Kick-off Retreat-
REAP Team
Tuesday, September 11
7:00—9:00 PM
Adult Ed Room
Don’t miss this fun, exciting and engaging
evening. It is different each year!
Confirmation I and II
First Day of Class
9/16 or 9/19
Confirmation I (freshman)
Parent/student meeting
Sunday, 9/23 at 10:10 or
Wednesday, 9/26 at 6:30 pm
Adult Ed Room
Confirmation II
Parent/student meeting
Sunday, 8/26 at 10:10 or
Wednesday, 8/29 at 6:30 pm
Adult Ed Room
VOLUNTEER NEEDED
If you have a few hours to donate to our
parish about every five weeks, we need YOU
to help count the weekend money collections.
Hours needed are on Sunday, from 9:30 AM
until early afternoon. You would be working
with an experienced team who could train
you on how it’s done. No experience neces-
sary, just a great attitude and your precious
time. Please call Diane at 887-6472.
C o m m u n i t y N e w s . . .
Our Prayer List
Our Friends & Loved Ones
SEAS Parishioners
Pray for Those Serving in the Military
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Lynn Adams
Michael Boyd
Bernard Duggan
Dee Ann Edwards
Don Halbur
Grace Lopez
Vickie McCune
Reiley Osterhoudt
Michael Radke
Chris Rehagen
John Scisciani
Ron Smouse
Irene Vasquez
James White
Steve Williams
Linda Zimmer
Elinor Anderson
Alisa Bigos
Nancy Brewer
Carol Clements
Keith Collins
Agnes Fruehe
Paula Green
Charles Gross
Barron Hilton
Amber Jones
Kristopher Mills
Merri Powell
Larry Snider
Jimmy Woods
Justin Adamson
Scott Anderson
David Belcher
Joe Blystone
Joey Cameron
Carl Case
Tracy Craze
James Cook
Jerry Eads
Kyle Fox
Vincent Freeman
Eric Gholz
Wade Gleason
Joseph Haskell
Meghan Haskell
Paul Herzberg
Richard Hilton
Tyler Hlawek
Sam Holbrook
Mike Jones
Michael Kosco
Aaron Krudwig
Dustin Kyle
Hermes Johan Lacea
Howell Lacea
Jan Michael Lacea
Chris LaRocque
Nic LaRocque
Michael Leverton
David Lukavsky
Chris McComb
Joseph McCroy
Chris K. McClernon
Randy McIlquhan
Ryan McIlquham
Joe Mulheron
Michael Murphy
Michael Natalino
Jon Nehl
Daniel Newsome
Cody Ostroski
Ramon Erwin Pattugalan
Ben Polley
Alan Powell
John Shepard
Chris Spreadborough
Brian N. Thielmann
Zack Turpin
Monty Willoughby
YOU’RE
INVITED!
SACRED HEART
“FESTIVAL OF
NATIONS”
1609 N Summit Ave
Saturday, August 25, 2012
5:00 PM—11:00 PM
Come and clap to the beat of songs and
dances from many countries. Admission is
free, but please bring cash so you can enjoy
cuisine from around the world. There will be
fun and educational activities for all ages.
For more information, call Sacred Heart Par-
ish Office at 869-3646.
Sacred Heart
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
This pro-life group is looking for someone
to coordinate activity in front of Planned Par-
enthood on Battlefield. Campaign starts on
September 28. Contact Rosie SanPaolo,
Voice for Life Coordinator: 1rosinaan-
[email protected]. Check out the website:
forty days for life.com for more information.
Springfield Chapter of MISSOURIANS
for ALTERNATIVES to the
DEATH PENALTY
Monday, August 27, 6:00 PM
Holy Trinity Church
Join us for a potluck dinner followed by a
presentation at 7:00 PM by Criminal Defense
Attorney Tom Carver. This event is free and
the public is cordially invited to attend. For
additional information, please contact Donna
Walmsley at 459-2960.
CATHOLIC CRUISE TO
EXOTIC WESTERN CARIBBEAN
February 2-9, Registration due Sept. 23
Come and sail away on a 7 night Catholic
Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise with Father
Brendan Murphy on the Carnival Dream out
of Port Canaveral, Florida. Prices begin at
$1,276 for two passengers which includes all
port fees and taxes. Daily mass and Rosary
offered. Deposit of only $50 per person will
reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For
further info or to register, contact Doug or
Eileen at 860-399-1785 [email protected].