St. Elizabeth

Ann Seton Church

2200 WEST REPUBLIC ROAD SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807

MAY , 2010 Sunday

in Ordinary Time

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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 debbier@seaschurch.org.

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 margie.t.lohmeier@gmail.com.

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

dlohkamp@seaschurch.org.

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-

gela@gmail.com. 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 dpayette@aol.com.