opening hymn - st. elizabeth ann seton parish
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Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
January 17, 2021
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father
almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of
all things visible and invisible. I believe
in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only
Begotten Son of God, born of the Father
before all ages. God from God, Light
from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with
the Father; through him all things were
made. For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven, and by the
Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin
Mary, and became man. For our sake he
was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he
suffered death and was buried, and
rose again on the third day in
accordance with the Scriptures. He
ascended into heaven and is seated at
the right hand of the Father. He will
come again in glory to judge the living
and the dead and his kingdom will have
no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the
Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds
from the Father and the Son, who with
the Father and the Son is adored and
glorified, who has spoken through the
prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic
and apostolic Church. I confess one
Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I
look forward to the resurrection of the
dead and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
Stewardship Prayer
God our Creator,
you made us all that we are and gave us all
that we have. Help us to live a life of gratitude
by using your gifts to serve others in your name.
Jesus my Redeemer,
you call us to share your life by loving
service to others. Grant us the courage to live as
your disciples.
Holy Spirit of God,
fire our hearts with your love and make us good
and generous stewards of your life within us.
We pray Lord,
that you open the minds and hearts of all the
people of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, that we
may joyfully accept your call to live as stewards
of your abundant gifts for our salvation and
your greater glory. Amen.
Opening Hymn
Psalm Response
READING I 1 Samuel 3:3b-10,19
READING II 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
GOSPEL John 1:35-42
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 January 17, 2021
THE BANE AND BLESSED
Our first snowfall was on October 25. It was a Sunday afternoon. I left church after
two baptisms and was returning home a little after 2pm. Two children were walking
up Hillcrest Drive. One had a snowboard over his shoulder, the other a sled under
his arm. The snow that was falling was light and showed no indication of
accumulating. I laughed to myself thinking how nice it is to be young and so naïve.
These kids actually think they will be playing in the snow today.
Perhaps two hours later I looked out my front window. Those two kids I had seen
earlier were now joined by four others and they were riding their sleds and having
a grand time in the snow. Whatever else Jesus may have meant when he said we must become like children, he
certainly wanted us to understand what it means to hope and hold fast to a greater vision of what our world can
be like.
As I reflect upon the recent encyclical of Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, I think of those two kids on Sunday afternoon
carrying their snowboards when there was hardly any snow falling. Such idealism. Pope Francis actually sees a
world in which we can be more tender and kind. He actually believes we can be open to dialogue and love our
neighbor. He believes the parable of the Good Samaritan.
Of course the One who told the story of the Good Samaritan believes it as well. The world thought him to be too
much an idealist, having too much hope. Like his namesake St. Francis, Pope Francis knows that a follower of Christ
cannot have too much hope. And if a disciple of Jesus is not idealistic, who will be?
The Lord be with you.
Father John Parr
Faith
Hope
Love
In today’s first reading, we hear Samuel say to the LORD, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” As we begin our
journey in Ordinary Time, may we all take time for prayer so that we, too, may be able to listen to God. Prayer,
after all, involves as much “listening” as it does “speaking”. We invite God into our lives and grow in our trust in
God’s plan and action in our lives. God’s voice can be spoken in the quiet of our hearts, in Scripture, or even in
speaking through someone else. God speaks to us in various forms, but to recognize that it is Him, we must give Him
a portion of our time by being still and listening to what He is calling us to do or not do in a particular season of
our lives.
SEAS STEWARDSHIP
DID YOU KNOW?
Ordinary Time
Beginning with this weekend, we have once again entered what the Church calls “Ordinary Time”. Ordinary Time is
divided into two time periods. The first period begins following the Baptism of our Lord and continues until Ash
Wednesday. The second period of Ordinary Time runs from Pentecost Sunday until the Advent season begins
again.
The word “ordinary” has a rich meaning, far beyond the usual understanding of commonplace or everyday. The
word has its source in a Sanskrit word, which entered into Latin as the verb orior, meaning to rise up, to be stirred
up and to grow. The word for “east” in Latin, oriens, conveys the same rich meaning: It indicates the rising of the
sun. Hence, Ordinary Time is, for Catholics, the opportunity to allow the Lord to stir up our faith, to allow our spirits
to rise, and to grow in our spiritual life.
Green is used as a liturgical color during the weeks known as Ordinary Time. The color green brings this meaning
to the forefront, since it is a color that evokes life and growth.
FAITH FORMATION
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 January 17, 2021
Last Week’s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget
Envelopes/ACH/Plate………………….$31,659 $11,638 $20,021 $605,176
Fiscal Year to Date…………………….$307,624 $314,226 -$6,602
PARISH INCOME (FISCAL YEAR 7/1/20-6/30/21)
Frank M. Racich
Tony J. Racich
Racich and Skwiertz Family
Jessessky Family
Brown Family
Grabski Family
George and Colleen Gautsch
Ed and Geraldine Melde
Elizabeth Melde
Cecila Robinson
Grace Ann Wolf
Sue Amundsen
Brent Loken
Riley Sass-Loken
Ken Gerdes
Patricia Zeman
Rick Severants
Joe Zeman
Roger Zeman
Abigail Paulsen
Sarah Lanzel
Dennis P. Madigan
Theona Crawford
MaryJane Goodenough
Brandon Jennings
Willard Tanke
Matt Merfeld Family
Ann and Rodger LaFleur
William Kroner
William and Esther Powers
Russell Kroner
Jerry Powers
Francine Melcher
Bill Melcher
LeQuida Melcher
Leonard Heiderscheit
Phyllis Heiderscheit
Merlin Anthony
Roy Pfohl
Vi Pfohl
Mary and Tony Bautch
Emily Campbell
Emily R. and Stanley Campbell
Tom and Madolyn DeRosa
James R. and Roseann Ristow
Robert E. White
Robert H. Drier
Steve McLain
Bernard and Stella Shuda
Gerald Stephas
Charlie Maricle
Sue Schafer
John McHugh
Lee and Alice McHugh
Robert and Irene Schaller
Barry Schaller
Tom Schaller
Jane Schaller Engelien
Joseph M. Gittens
Valeria M. Gittens
Donald C. Wallace
Corella H. Wallace
Chad E. Dooley
Sara Balaker
Wozney Family
Pearl D’ Andrea
Rod Clark
Jim Walsh
Evelyn Schlimmer
William Schlimmer
Lucille Nagel
Bernard Nagel
Ziehm Family and friends
Helf Family and friends
Bernice and Jacob Krumenauer
Sister Bridget Donaldson
Ivan Serverson
Leola DeCamp Karl
Marie Slouf
John Levand
Lynn Schultz
Lyle and Teresa Nelson
Shirley Peterson
Marilyn Gelder
Robert Gelder
Katharine Nelson
Donald Hill
Joe Beranek
Kenneth Ames
Marie and Al Gabel
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Do your doubts unsettle you, or do you see them as an
invitation to grow?
Healthy Faith asks questions. The important thing to
keep in mind is motive. What motive is driving your
question? Are you really looking for answers or are
you looking for an excuse not to believe? The former
will grow your faith; the latter will destroy it.
Investigate your doubts by all means but do it with a
hunger for truth. Doing the work to find answers to your
questions is an important aspect of the spiritual life.
Answers easily found are often easily discarded.
Seeking answers to our personal questions and
wrestling with our doubts helps us to build a more
robust faith.
Kelly, Matthew. Rediscover the Saints. Pg 74
Important Faith Formation Dates
Wed., Jan. 20 First Communion Parent and Child
Meeting 6:30 pm in church
Wed., Jan. 27 9
th
grade meets in church 6:30pm
Wed., Feb. 3 2
nd
grade meets in church 6:30 pm
PRAYER FOR RESPECT OF LIFE
Loving God and maker of all,
You adorn all creation with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives in Your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of Your hands,
and renew among Your people
a readiness to nurture and sustain
Your precious gift of life.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus
Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever,
Amen.
Diocesan Annual Appeal Update
Parish Target: $86,710
Pledged/Received as of 1/12/2021:
$62,243
Shortfall:$24,467 Deadline: June 30th
Donate online at: diolc.org/donate-online
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 January 17, 2021
PARISH INFORMATION
Sunday, January 17 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Mass † Lorraine Novy
10:15am Mass People of SEAS
Monday, January 18 Weekday
No Mass
Tuesday, January 19 Weekday
8:30 am Mass † Emily Campbell
Wednesday, January 20 Weekday
8:30 am Mass Special Intention for Religious Vocations
6:30 pm 2nd Gr. Faith Formation Parent/Child Meeting
Thursday, January 21 St. Agnes
8:30 am Mass † Ambrose Brown
Friday, January 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal
Protection of Unborn Children
8:30 am Mass † Leo Waldenberger
Saturday, January 23 Weekday
4:00 pm Sacrament of Penance
Vigil: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM Mass † Bernadette Kitsch
Sunday, January 24 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am Mass † El Bloudeck
10:15am Mass People of SEAS
Parish Council Members
Alyson Haugen
Jennifer Fisk
Brian Clements
Christine Olson
Mary Lenz
Kathy Nicklaus
Bill Heinz
Patty Heiderscheit
Finance Council Members
Larry Warzynski
Shawn Handland
Janice Dvoracek
Barry Ploessl
Pat Stephens
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Donaldson Family
Brooke Isabel Nelson
Ken Proctor
Bailey Rohrer
Addison Quinn Usitalo
PARISH RECTORY & OFFICE
Phone/526-4424 Fax/526-3177 Email: [email protected]
STAFF
Pastor, Father John Parr……………….…[email protected]
Pastor Emeritus, Msgr. Delbert J. Malin….…[email protected]
Pastoral Minister, Carol Reider……………[email protected]
C.R.E. (3 yrs-gr. 5),.Mary Luebke…………[email protected]
Brueggen...………[email protected]
Director of Music, Beth Lakmann…………[email protected]
Secretary, Sandy Jerue……………………[email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend: Sat. 5:00 pm and Sun. 8:00 & 10:15 am
Weekday: 8:30am
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8am-4pm, Fri. 8am - noon
Gluten Free Hosts: St. Elizabeth’s has gluten free hosts available.
Please contact Fr. Parr, and he will make the necessary arrange-
ments.
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Baptism: Baptism involves membership in the church. Parents are
to attend a session early in the pregnancy.
Marriage: Our church is trying to create successful marriages. This
takes some time. Arrangements for a wedding date are to be
made at least six months before the anticipated date.
Anointing of the Sick: Individual celebrations upon request.
Please call the office when family members are hospitalized.
PASTORAL VISITATION
Anyone who desires a personal home visit is invited to call the
parish office.
CATECHUMENATE
Anyone wishing to become a full member of the Church is invited
to visit the parish office.
CALENDAR
When requesting that an individual be added to our prayer
list, you must have the consent of the individual or their family
for their name to be published. Thank you.
Knight of Columbus Blood Drive
Our council is inviting you to
donate blood.
Date: Thursday January 21st
Time: 12:30 - 5:30
Place: St. Joseph the Workman�
Leo Waldenberger, age 97, died
on Thursday, December 31,2020. His
funeral was celebrated at SEAS on
Saturday, January 9,202. He is
survived by his children, grandchildren and many great
-grandchildren. Please keep Leo and his family in your
prayers. May he rest in peace.
Judith Hare, age 81, mother of
parishioner Barbara (Jim) Schmalz,
died Wednesday, December 30,
2020. Her funeral was celebrated on
January 9, 2021. Please keep Judy and her family in
your prayers. May she rest in peace.
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Communion Hymns
1. God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want,
I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love,
I walk by the quiet waters of peace.
2. Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul,
you lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth,
my spirit shall sing the music of your name.
Closing Hymn