Engaging Young Catholics

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1 First Sunday of Lent March 9 & 10, 2019 Tickets On Sale This Weekend ~This Coming Friday~ March 15 from 4:30 to 7pm Pre-Sale: Adults $12 Children s Hot Dog Plate $5 Pre-sale tickets highly recommended. Tickets at the door are first-come, first served and cost more. Adults $14 and children s hot dog plate $6. ~Save the Date~ Next Fish Dinner April 12 All are Invited to Join us for Engaging Young Catholics ~This Wednesday~ March 13 from 6 to 7:30pm in our Worship Area Greeter and Hospitality Ministry Adam & Sara Aicher Children Jack & Sophia Our parish family is currently in need of Eucharistic Leads for the 4:15pm & 10:30am Masses. If interested, please contact Gloria Nolan at or gnolan@seasgb.org. Communion at Crossroads Judy Trimberger Restoring & Mending of Chairs in Worship Areas Glenn Hoffmann Dianne Winkler Catechist (Teacher) Danielle Shea Small Group Faith Leader Christine Smits Lifetouch Picture Directory Distribution Lou Stoller Kate Ruth Registering New Parishioners After All Masses Learn why young Catholics leave the church and what we can do about it. After Saturday s 4:15pm Mass Sunday from 9:30-10:30am Pick up in the parish office. For all those who had their picture taken. Books in our parish library... Give Up Worry for Lent Three Rules for Living a Good Life By Lou Holtz Am I Living a Spiritual Life? Questions & Answers for Those Who Pray seas@seasgb.org Presented by Travis Vanden Heuvel Travis is a bestselling author, president of the Pastoral Council at St. Norbert College Parish, and publisher of a Catholic press company. He is passionate about sharing his faith with others. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 2771 Oakwood Drive Green Bay, WI One course is specifically for those who are available during the day. Perfect for anyone who works 2 nd or 3 rd shift. Please tell your family, friends, & neighbors about this great opportunity. Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8am to 4:30pm Friday 8am to noon

2 Saturday, March 9 3:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:15pm Mass Ron Charles 5:15pm Parish Office Open St. Frances of Rome Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday, March 10 Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 8:00am Rosary 8:30am Mass Jim Roffers Mass Mary & Norbert Gillis 9:30-10:30am Parish Office Open 10:30am Mass Marian & Cletus VanderLeest 10:30am Little Church Monday, March 11 Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25: :00pm Stations of the Cross 6:30pm Women s Guild Meeting Tuesday, March 12 Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 8:00am Mass for the Needs of Ruth Ann Roffers 1:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 12pm Alpha Course 6:00pm Rosary 7:00pm Choir Practice Wednesday, March 13 Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11: :00am Mass Intention Available 8:45am Mary Bible Study 5:45pm Elementary Faith Formation Classes 6:00pm Engaging Young Catholics 7pm Middle & High School Faith Formation Classes Thursday, March 14 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 7:00am Mass Intention Available 6pm & 7pm Knights of Columbus Meetings Friday, March 15 Ez 18:21-28; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 5: :00am Mass for the Souls in Purgatory and for Harold Aldrich 4:30pm Fish Dinner Saturday, March 16 Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5: :00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:15pm Mass Edward & Gladys Ratulowski Sunday, March 17 Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 9:28b-36 8:00am Rosary 8:30am Mass Bill Fessemden 10:30am Mass Joel Theroux 10:30am Little Church March pm Stations of the Cross March pm Alpha March pm Prayer Shawl Ministry March pm Rosary March pm Choir Practice March :45am Mary Bible Study March pm NEW Meal Prep. March :30pm Pastoral Council Meeting March :30pm Buildings & Grounds Committee Mtg. March :30pm Alpha Reunion March :30am Little Church March pm Stations of the Cross March pm Alpha March pm Prayer Shawl Ministry March pm Rosary March pm Choir Practice March :45am Mary Bible Study March :45pm Taste of Alpha March :45 & 7pm Faith Formation Classes March pm Finance Committee Meeting March :35am Parent/Student 1 st Eucharist Activity March :30am Little Church April pm Seniors United in Christ April pm Stations of the Cross April pm Alpha April pm Prayer Shawl Ministry April pm Rosary April pm Choir Practice April :45am Mary Bible Study April :30pm Discipleship Team Meeting April :30pm Dignity of Life Committee Meeting April am Confirmation Class April :30am Little Church

3 Dear Friends, As we enter this Lenten season, we are reminded of the power of our Catholic disciplines of prayer, fasting and generosity. Prayer invites us to deepen our personal relationship with Jesus Christ by making sure it is part of our daily lives. Prayer also asks us to deepen our concern for others and to commit to bringing their names and needs to God. Generosity reminds us the life we have been given is not about us. Instead, ours is a life to be lived for God and for the sake of those in need. As God has a special concern for the poor, the vulnerable, and the alien (immigrant), so too are we. The call to generosity asks that we give 10% of our time, our service and our materials goods to others. A way to be generous with our time or service is to find something to add on. Is there an area in the parish we as individuals or families can become involved in? Can we adopt a nursing home resident or elderly neighbor to visit? Could we use our cooking or baking skills to make a meal for the homeless shelter? Would we be willing to send an occasional card to one of our homebound parishioners? Are we willing to buy a few extra groceries for our area food pantries or to give to a family in need? The opportunity here is endless. Fasting can often be our least favorite discipline or the one we are willing to ignore, or go easy on. I know I ve been tempted some years to switch my area of fasting to one that is a little easier or more manageable. However it is important that we learn to say no to ourselves. It connects us more closely with the many throughout our world who do not have the food, warmth, wardrobe, or opportunity for recreation that we do. It helps us live in solidarity with others. It helps us remember the saying, Live simply so others may simply live. The Church calls us to fast from meat on the Fridays of Lent. Perhaps there are areas of consumerism or technology we could also include in our fast. Maybe God is calling us to let go of bad health habits or addictive behaviors. We might also be asked to fast from areas that keep us from expressing the joy and love of discipleship. A common recent list of fasting includes: Fast from anger and hatred. Ask God to help you see all as made in God s divine image and likeness. Fast from judging others. Remember everyone is carrying a story that includes some brokenness or pain. Fast from discouragement. Hold on to the promise that your life is in God s hands. Fast from complaining or jealousy. Recall instead the many blessings and moments of joy God has given you. Fast from resentment or bitterness. Work on truly forgiving any who may have hurt you. Fast from spending too much money or buying things that aren t truly necessary. Try to reduce your spending by 10% and give these savings to the poor. The blessing of our Lenten season of 40 days is that it can compel and propel us to focus once again on those three important areas of prayer, fasting and generosity. It invites us to personal growth in our relationship with God, others and ourselves. Hopefully, come Easter, some of these become permanent habits. All we need to do is begin and make one day, day one. Blessings, Sr. Marla Clercx Pastoral Leader

4 This letter is from one of the organizations that benefited from our Annual Christmas Masses Loose Change collection. Every month a group of our parishioners cooks a meal here in our kitchen and serves the meal at NEW Community Shelter. Our commitment and support are appreciated.

5 Annual Bishop s Appeal Comparison 141 of you have already given a gift. To give a gift, use the return envelope you received in the mail. Another mailing will be sent soon to those who haven t yet made a gift. And for your convenience, there are extra envelopes and information in our hospitality area. For more information or to give online, go to As of March 5, our total is $36,067. Talent Show on March 24 at 1pm The Talent Show is canceled due to school spring breaks. Our diocesan assessment: $74,530 Our parish goal: $79,000 The average give last year was $205. Annually, cents of every $1 supports the ministries of the Bishop s Appeal. Every donation adds up and is appreciated. Strengthening Faith through Adult Faith Formation Programs This 24-Hour a Day Vigil Has Started Join the SEAS team on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 or any other time you re available as this vigil is 24 hours a day at Planned Parenthood 2605 S. Oneida St., Ashwaubenon. When does life begin? At conception. We believe that God creates our soul at conception and that our soul is immortal. Greg Partamian is our parish s team leader. Join this growing movement, and pray with others for God s intervention in bringing about an end to abortion. We must protect life at all stages, especially the most vulnerable among us. If you can support this cause, please contact Greg at gregpartam@gmail.com. Recent history bears witness that if adults are not well-formed in the faith, the younger generations will lack formation as well. But with solid and vibrant adult faith formation programs, a personal relationship with Christ is better fostered among parishioners, the Sacraments begin to take on more relevance to everyday life, and the motivation to share the Good News with those outside the flock is awakened. From there, the good work of teaching (catechizing) children by our parish is reinforced by well-formed parents. In short, the benefits are incalculable! The adult faith formation program at the diocese assists our parish in bringing souls to Christ. Thanks to the Bishop s Appeal resources and curriculum are provided to our parish to advance the mission in forming adults through Christ. Year after year people look to the Church for inspiration and spiritual direction through life. If you haven t given a gift yet, please consider becoming one of the many Missionaries of Hope in our diocese. May we be blessed for our support of our parish and may we extend that love and service beyond our parish to our brothers and sisters in need through the Bishop s Appeal.

6 March 9 & 10, 2019 Bulletin Insert 2771 Oakwood Drive Green Bay, WI seas@seasgb.org ~The Jesus Prayer~ Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Jesus spent 40 days in physical and spiritual hunger and in real temptation. So will we. Whatever forms of fasting we take up this Lent, let s do it out of love. We need God s protection when we enter the Lenten desert. The Church doesn t ask us to go alone as Jesus did. We go together. This is where Jesus is with us. Be with us Lord, in our vulnerability. Adapted from Mary Marrocco s reflection in Living Faith. These books are available for you to take to your faith and life this Lent. They are in the hospitality area while supplies last. All are Invited to Join us for Engaging Young Catholics Money is being collected (cash or checks) in the basket on the bike near the ambo in the worship area. Funds will be sent to Alternative Gifts International to repair and ship bikes to Africa for healthcare workers, teachers, and children. Used bikes are being collected for the homeless and poor in our local community through the Spokes for Hope program. Put bikes in the hospitality area on the tile flooring in front of the windows. CRS (Catholic Relief Services) Rice Bowls are in the hospitality area if you would like to participate in this program. At the conclusion of Lent, which is Easter Sunday, Rice Bowls are returned to the parish office and sent to Catholic Relief Services. Wednesday March 13 from 6 to 7:30pm In our Worship Area Learn why young Catholics leave the church and what we can do about it. Presented by Travis Vanden Heuvel Travis is a bestselling author, president of the Pastoral Council at St. Norbert College Parish, and a publisher in a Catholic press company. He is passionate about sharing his faith with others.

7 Stations of the Cross Mondays at 6pm March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord s Supper April 18 at 7pm Bishop Ricken will be joining us at 9pm for Adoration which follows until 10pm. Good Friday April 19 at 12:30pm Rosary Tuesdays at 6pm March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 Holy Saturday & Easter Vigil April 20 at 8pm Easter Sunday April 21 8:30am & 10:30am Reconciliation Service: April 3 at 6:30pm Lenten Practices The fundamental obligation is to make Lent a penitential season, choosing practices that are adapted to one s own circumstances. The below highlight Fridays in Lent and Good Friday. The Church no longer attempts to prescribe Lenten practices in detail. Fasting on Good Friday: Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are to fast. Fasting means having only one full meal and two small meals, if necessary, for strength. Abstaining from Meat all Fridays of Lent: Those from the age of 14 and up are to abstain from eating meat. Exclusions include pregnant or nursing women, the physically or mentally ill, and individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting. Precept: All Catholics are bound to confess their sins once a year. Easter Duty: All Catholics are bound by the obligation to receive Communion at least once a year. This precept is to be fulfilled during the Easter Season up to Trinity Sunday or anytime during the weeks of Lent. CatChat s July 7-10 Shawano Cost: $100 For students currently in middle school RSVP by April 8. June Manitowoc Cost $120 For students currently in high school Scholarships and fundraising opportunities available. To RSVP and for more information, contact Kate at kruth@seasgb.org or x 111. June Register by April 30 at the $25 rate! No registrations will be taken after May 12. Taking reservations NOW for CatChat Airlines radical ride around the world with amazing Angels and Super Saints. Your child will buckle up and learn some awesome lessons about prayer and how to put it into action! Dates: June Time: 8:45am to 12:00pm Who: Students Entering K - Completing Grade 5 Where: St. Agnes Parish, th St., Green Bay, WI Cost: $25.00 per child by April 30. $30 from May Includes T-shirt, CD, Activities & Snacks. Financial assistance is available if needed. Registration forms are in the hospitality area!

8 The GRACE St. Cecilia Choir looks forward to spreading joy and thankfulness through the beauty of music during our 10:30am Mass on Sunday, March 31. The choir is comprised of the talented voices of students in 5 th through 8 th grades from our nine GRACE schools performing as a music ministry group. The formation of the choir is supported through an Evangelization Grant from the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Green Bay. Please join us for the first-annual Comet Crusade on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 5:30pm. Enjoy great food, a silent auction, live auction, raffle and entertainment sponsored by SEAS by Wisconsin's hottest act, the N.E.W. Piano Guys. To purchase tickets online, visit com/school-events/comet-crusade/ March 13: 8am to 7pm, Adoration in the St. Gabriel Room at St. Agnes Church. March 14: 8:45am Mass at St. Agnes S. Fisk Street, Green Bay, WI (920) A Day for Men, March 16, 9:15am-5pm, Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey, 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere, WI. Speakers include Deacon Steve Meyer on Rediscovering Dad s Hammer-Swinging Spirituality. Cost $45 which includes presentations, morning refreshments, and lunch. Register by March 11. For more information and to register, go online to or call Marriage Encounter Weekend, March at Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey, 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere, WI. Focus on your marriage. For more information and to register, go online to or call Men s Monthly Spirituality Gathering, March 27 from 6:30 to 7:30am, Nativity of Our Lord, 2270 S. Oneida St., Green Bay. Enter North door #1. Coffee and donuts. All men invited. Call Fred at for more information. Helping Couples Reconnect, March 29-31, Escanaba. Lakeshore Retroubaille. For more information or to register call or go online to Journey of Hope: a day of healing for those affected by sexual abuse, April 6, 8:30am to 4pm, St. Norbert Abbey, 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere, WI. $40. Register at gbdioc.org/journeyofhope. Can we pray for you? Contact Kathy Vandersteen at kvandersteen@ seasgb.org or if you or someone you know would like prayers. The members of our Prayer Chain will pray for your sincere intentions. Also contact Kathy for any updates to the Prayer Chain. (additions, deletions, or address updates) Become A Member or Questions We welcome and register new members the second weekend of every month (except in the summer months). You may also contact the parish office via at seas@seasgb.org or call Sacrament of Baptism Baptism is celebrated within our weekend worship service at any of the Masses. Contact the parish office two months before the anticipated date of Baptism. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3-4pm Sacrament of Marriage Contact the parish office at least six months prior to the date of marriage. Join a Ministry or Committee If you would like more information or would like to join a particular ministry or committee, contact the parish office. Ministry of the Sick Contact the parish office when you or a family member is seriously ill, shut in, or hospitalized. Parish Contacts and Giving Sr. Marla Clercx Pastoral Leader mclercx@seasgb.org Fr. Sengole Dass Priest Celebrant Deacon Steve Meyer steve.meyer@etkg.com Diana Ball Chair Pastoral Council Gloria Nolan Pastoral Minister gnolan@seasgb.org Kate Ruth Evangelization & Faith Form. Coord. kruth@seasgb.org Jill Cheney Elementary Faith Formation Coord. jcheney@seasgb.org John Popke Liturgical Music Dir. jpopke@seasgb.org Will you prayerfully consider increasing your gift in 2019? Online, automatic, electronic giving is an efficient and secure way to make financial contributions to our parish family. Enroll online at using code WI571.

9 Is there more to life than this? My guess is that either you have asked this question, or have been asked this question sometime in your life. It can be a hard question to answer. Even if we know the answer is yes, sometimes we don t know where to go after this question comes up. Alpha starts with this question. Alpha is an 11-week course that not only asks the question is there more to life, but also, who is Jesus, why did Jesus die, how can we have faith. Beyond these pivotal questions; Alpha is a great opportunity to meet other people who we can join in our faith journey. We start with a meal, watch an engaging video and have a great discussion. This is just in time for Lent! What better way to dive into these 40 days preparing to celebrate the Resurrection than learning more about our faith! We ve held Alpha Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings so we re going to have this one during the day. Spread the word and invite your family, friends, or neighbors who work 2 nd or 3 rd shift. Are you not sure if this is for you? Or do you have kids in our Faith Formation program, and don t want another night out of the house? We will be starting a Taste of Alpha. This will be during the Elementary Faith Formation class time on Wednesdays. Because of the shorter time, we won t be having a meal. and will cover the first 3 questions above with an opportunity to continue the course. We have had over 60 people participate in Alpha so far at the parish. All those who have gone through Alpha are invited to join us for our Alpha reunions where we continue our faith journey. - Kruth@seasgb.org. Serving Dairy Farms Since Mike Biese Nutrition Consultant Parish Member INTENSIVE DAIRY CARE Be Kos We Care About Our Residents, Our Communities... and Our Future. Paul Kosmoski Parish Member Pre-Planning: Save Your Family From Difficult Decisions in the Future BLINDAUER S Sheet Metal - Roofing Dean Englebert 1227 S. Broadway (920) TERRY J. GERBERS Parishioner Holmgren Way, Suite A Estate Planning. Real Estate Law. Business ALL CHRISTIAN FAITHS WELCOME St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (B) For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc

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