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Setonotes - Volume 5, Issue 6 November/December 2006
From the Pastor’s Desk
Highlights for December
New Parishioners
Baptisms
Gate of Heaven
From Where I Sit...
Parish Financial Reports
Thanksgiving Day
First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion
Recycle Paper at Seton 24/7
Ladies of Seton
All Saints Day
Parish Religion Program: Sharing Faith ~ Growing in Christ
All Souls Day
Christmas Tree Sale
Flu Shots at Seton
Men & Women's Christ Renews His Parish
Noteworthy News from the Music Ministry
Couples Dinner Saturday, November 11th
RCIA - Monthly Reminders to Evangelize!
SALT Reflection 28
SASEAS School Celebrates Mass with Archbishop Twal of Jerusalem
Time, Talent and Treasure
Why does the priest do that?
SETON PRESCHOOL HAS THANKFUL HEARTS
Christmas Shopping Already?!?!?!?
Dear people of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish,
It has been heartening to hear stories of families praying the rosary together during the month of October. Several people have told me how they have prayed the rosary together as a family for the first time. Sometimes, it was the children who encouraged their parents to pray. I am thankful to all those who prayed the rosary this past month. God will bless you! Please feel free to continue to pray together. The family that prays together stays together.
In the months of November and December, we enter the holiday season. This time of year for many is a great time of joy, but for some it can be a sad time. For those who have lost a loved one, whether through death or separation, or for those who are struggling with family problems, this time of the year can be painful. If you know of someone in need, please consider helping them in some way, and easing their sorrow. All of us can pray for those who are in need. We will have a memorial Mass to honor and remember those parishioners who died this past year on Thursday, November 2nd, at 7:00 pm.
In this holiday season, we have several holy days that are holy days of obligation. They are: All Saints - November 1; Immaculate Conception - December 8; and Christmas - December 25. These holy days celebrate some of the fundamental Truths of our faith. They are opportunities to grow in our knowledge and love of our faith. They are opportunities to receive the Lord in the Eucharist, the source and summit of Christian life. What a great privilege it is to be able to receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist on these great holy days.
Please remember that it is always good to receive the Lord with a clean soul. This Advent season we will join with St. Andrew parish and offer a combined Penance and Reconciliation service here at Seton on Monday, December 11th, at 7:00 pm.
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, let us pray for peace in our world, peace in our parish, peace in our families, and peace in our hearts. We offer these prayers through St. Joseph, foster father of our Lord, Mary his mother, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, our patron saint.
God bless you,
Fr. Michael L. Cordier
| December 2 /3 | Holy Land Gift Sales after all Masses |
| December 3 | First Sunday of Advent |
| December 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a
Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule: 6:45am / 8:00am / 9:15am / 7:00pm (Parish Office Closed) |
| December 9 | Lasagna Dinner |
| December 11 | Joint Advent Penance Service at Seton , 7:00pm |
| December 23 / 24 | Mass Schedule: 5:00pm / 7:45am / 9:00am / 10:30am / 12:00 noon |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve Mass Schedule: 5:00pm / 7:30pm / 11:30pm |
| December 25 | Christmas Day Mass Schedule: 9:00am / 10:30am / 12:00 noon |
| December 26-January 2 | Parish Office Closed for the Holidays,
but will be open Wednesday morning , December 27, from 9:00am to noon |
| January 1 | Feast Day of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Mass Schedule: 9:00am |
Michael and Angela Wedding
Brian and Robin Parmertor
Donovan and Christina Joslin
Patricia Breuer
Ronald and Jennifer Heyob
Jerry and Claire Carson
Douglas and Meleah Naylor
Robert and Cheryl Manning
David and Diane Kittrell
Raymond and Marie Staber
Joseph and Karen Mirus
Keith and Karen Davis
Doug and Donna Hacker
Domingo and Valerie Martinez
Dave and Bridget Hooper
Steve Poole
Keven and Wanda Wedekind
Tim and Joan Canada
Scott and Susan Steiner
Michael Alexander Wedding, son of Michael and Angela
Lillian Rane Hoel, daughter of Jason and Stephanie
William Edward Ruesink, son of William and Lori
Alexander Foreman, son of Brian and Lynette
Cya Leigh Davis, daughter of Keith and Karen
Keira Ann Davis, daughter of Keith and Karen
Blake Anthony Troescher, son of Paul and Maria
John Patrick McDermott, son of Timothy and Melissa
Alex William Hooper, son of David and Bridget
Logan David Campbell, son of Christopher and Sarah
Gate of Heaven
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Letters of Intent. Last month every parish family received a 2007 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Letter of Intent in the mail. This is an opportunity for each of you to decide, prayerfully, what you will donate to your parish for the coming year. As we go to press, 191 families have made a Letter of Intent commitment for the coming year. These represent a total commitment of $224,476 to our parish for 2007 so far. Thank you to everyone who has sent in a Letter of Intent. The Letter of Intent is very important to our parish budget. Your annual commitment tells us what we can expect to receive for the year. Fr. Cordier spoke at every Mass recently, informing the whole parish of our critical budget needs. You also heard from a member of Parish Council on her family's choice to support Seton Parish. If you have not already returned your Letter of Intent, won't you please do so soon? You can mail it to the parish office, or just drop it in the Sunday collection basket. If you need a new form, call the office, or you can download it from the parish website (see below).
Financial Reports. At the end of every month, a full-page Financial Report of parish income and expenses is delivered to you in the Sunday bulletin. If you miss it, you can now go to our parish website and read it. The website contains the complete Annual Report for every year since 2003, plus every Monthly Report for the new fiscal year that started on July 1, 2006. Here is how you get there. First, go to our parish website at www.setonmilford.org. After you click on "Enter Parish Website," rest your mouse pointer on "Ministries and Activities." From the menu that opens, select "Fundraising/Financial," and from there select "Parish Financial Reports." If you are looking for the Letter of Intent form to download and print at home, from "Fundraising/Financial," click on "Letter of Intent." If anyone has trouble finding these links, call me at the parish office, and I will be happy to guide you to the right place.
Parish Finances. Our parish fiscal year starts over every July 1. For the three months that ended on September 30, 2006, total parish income was $432,379. This includes $100,000 received from the parish festival so far. While the results are not final yet, it looks like the festival will have a record year. The parish will receive even more festival income (probably between $15,000 and $20,000) sometime in October. Watch for an update on the festival in the Sunday bulletin.
Total parish expenses for the same three months was $394,732. Thanks to the festival, the parish had a positive cash flow on September 30. This is great news, but we still have a long way to go to return to financial health. Last year the parish lost over $120,000, so we have a deep hole to climb out of. Sunday Offertory is still our largest and most vital source of income. For the three months ending September 30, total Offertory was $206,079. This is about $15,000 less than we needed to meet our budget requirement of $17,000 per week. Your Letter of Intent commitment to Sunday Offertory will help close that gap.
Electronic Funds Transfer. Many new families are signing up for EFT with their 2007 Letter of Intent. Soon we will reach a milestone, with EFT surpassing $10,000 per month. At this level, EFT commitments will give your parish 15% of our total Offertory budget for the whole year. EFT saves your parish money, and reduces paperwork and errors. It gives you peace of mind, knowing that your Offertory gift to your parish will be made each month. It is safe and completely confidential. Call the parish office if you have any questions, or need an application form. The Application form is also on the parish website (its on the Letter of Intent). Please consider signing up for EFT.
Marc Greenberg, Business Manager
Thanksgiving Day
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More than 80 second graders will celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time next year. The Seton Parish First Communion Committee (parents, grandparents, guardians, and interested parishioners) works closely with Father Cordier and the parish staff to plan for this most special time in our children's lives. First up is the mandatory Parent Preparation Meeting on November 9th, where parents will receive details about the Reconciliation Retreat (January 27, 2007) and the Reconciliation Service (January 29, 2007), as well as hear a presentation by Father Cordier about the Sacrament.
Planning for the First Holy Communion events (Retreat on April 21) and Masses (weekends of May 12-13 and May 19-20) are also underway. All parishioners are invited to participate as members of the FCC. Watch the Sunday bulletin for meeting times and locations, and contact Justine Lakatos (xxx.xxxx) or Cathy Wheeler (xxx.xxxx) if you'd like to join us or have any questions. Please keep our children in your prayers!
Justine Lakatos
Recycle Paper at Seton 24/7
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The Ladies of Seton would like to welcome our new members. We started our new year on September 20th, and we outlined our projects for the new year. We had a book exchange at our October meeting. We will be hosting a potluck dinner at our November 16th meeting. Members are asked to bring a side dish to share with the group. We will be buying gifts for a St. Vincent de Paul family at Christmas. Our Christmas party will be held on December 14th (note date change). There will be an ornament exchange at this meeting and we will wrap gifts for the family. Please join us.
Pat Bishop
All Saints Day
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Sunday mornings find 50 preschoolers and 270 elementary students learning, growing and celebrating their Catholic faith. More than 40 volunteer teachers come together to deliver an interesting and informative experience of faith. Built into the program are opportunities to celebrate Eucharist, learn about our faith, help the poor and needy, and share Christ's love with each other. In addition, six other families share in educating their children in the faith through the "home schooling" program.
During the month of October, the children have prayed the rosary, and helped with the liturgical ministries at a 10:30 Mass in addition to their studies. Soon donations for the needy in our area will be tackled as the families ready themselves for the holidays ahead. All Saints Day, Advent, and the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe are a focus for the students as they learn that the Catholic faith is a lived experience.
We are grateful for all involved in the program. It is an active, exciting and faith filled group! We welcome any interested parishioner to join us. For more information contact, Margaret Bergh at xxx.xxxx or xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xxx.
Margaret Bergh
All Souls Day
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Once again this year our parish will be selling fresh cut Christmas trees on the front lawn of the church. The sale runs from the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 25, till Sunday, December 17. We have trees available from five to nine feet in assorted varieties. We are a full service tree lot. Every tree purchased gets a fresh cut on the bottom and then is bailed up for easy transport and handling. Just a reminder, this is a short selling season, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so remember to come and get your tree early. This will be our ninth year selling Christmas trees as a fundraiser with 100% of the profits going to help reduce the parish debt. The hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday 1:00 to 8:00 pm
Monday - Friday 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00am to 8:00pm
Please consider volunteering a few hours to assist in selling and loading trees from the lot. Sign-up sheets will be in the back of church beginning November 4th. For more information or to volunteer some time, please contact Alma Fath at xxx.xxxx. Thank you in advance for your continued support. May God bless you and your families with peace and happiness during this holy season.
Rob and Alma Fath
Flu Shots at Seton
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Greetings!!! Have the brisk temperatures that we have experienced lately reminded you that the holidays are soon to be here? The Music Ministry always welcomes people willing to share their God-given gift of music with our community, and what better time to join than now?
There are several different groups to choose from:
The Children's Choir is the youngest part of the Music Ministry at Seton. This group sings for the 10:30 Mass on the third Sunday of each month, plus the 5:00 Mass on Christmas Eve and the First Communion Masses in the spring. The rehearsal time is 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday afternoons during the school year. We are always happy to welcome parishioners who are in the second to eighth grade at any time!!!
The Adult Choir meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 to rehearse for the upcoming weekend's Mass. This choir is responsible for the first three Masses on Sunday; plus Holy Days, Penance Services, etc.
The High School and College students of our community sing for the noon Mass on Sundays, and are now rehearsing along with the adult choir, which meets on Tuesday nights at 7:30 in the church.
The newest choir at Seton is the Bell Choir. This choir rehearses on Monday nights at 7:00 pm when we are preparing for the Christmas Eve Mass or Easter Vigil. Rehearsals have begun for Christmas Eve, but there is still time for new members to join with us!!
There are separate rehearsals for the adult/teen choirs in order to prepare for the Christmas Masses. These will begin on Sunday, November 12, at 7:00 pm in the church. The schedule is: November 12 - women, November 19 - men, November 26 - women, December 3 - men, December 10th and 17th - everyone.
Instrumentalists are also encouraged to join any of the vocal choirs-guitars, flutes, brass-whatever your specialty is, we can use it!!
If you ever have a question, comment or concern, please come speak to me after any of the Sunday Masses, or call-xxx-xxxx cell or xxx-xxx-xxxx home, or e-mail me at xxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.
Dana Braun
Couples Dinner
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Come celebrate your wedding anniversary with the parish. You can RSVP by Catered dinner served for $25 a couple. Bring your favorite wedding photo and A minimum of 40 couples are needed to make this evening possible. |
"Go out into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15)
In November...
As we celebrate All Saints Day, and recall those "living witnesses" of the joy and peace that living the
Catholic life can bring, let us ask for the saints' intercession for those who are thinking about finding
out more about the Church. If someone you know wants to know more about the Church, direct them to
our RCIA process.
In December...
The preparations for Christmas include buying or making gifts for those whom we love. You can give no
better gift than the gift that God has given to us: his Son, Jesus. Invite someone who is not Catholic
to attend Mass with you at Christmas.
For more information about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) contact: Sean Ater.
Sean Ater
"...the first responsibility of a man of faith is to make his faith really part of his own life, not by rationalizing it but by living it." (No Man Is An Island by Thomas Merton, p.xiv)
On November 7, we will again be asked to vote on issues and for political candidates. "As Catholics the election and the policy choices that follow it call us to recommit ourselves to carry the values of the Gospel and Church teaching into the public square. As citizens and residents of the United States, we have the duty to participate now and in the future in the debates and choices over the values, vision, and leaders that will guide our nation." (Faithful Citizenship-A Catholic Call To Political Responsibility, p. 12)
In the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 2420, the Church explains what she speaks to and why. "The Church makes a moral judgment about economic and social matters, 'when the fundamental rights of the person or the salvation of souls requires it.' She strives to inspire right attitudes with respect to earthly goods and in socio-economic relationships."
How does the Church do this? "The Church's social teaching proposes principles for reflection; it provides criteria for judgment; it gives guidelines for action."(CCC 2423) One of the principles states that, "Any system in which social relationships are determined entirely by economic factors is contrary to the nature of the human person and his acts." (CCC 2423)
The Church continues to develop this idea when she discusses profit in paragraph 2424 of the Catechism, "A theory that makes profit the exclusive norm and ultimate end of economic activity is morally unacceptable. The disordered desire for money cannot but produce perverse effects. It is one of the causes of the many conflicts which disturb the social order."
The discussion in paragraph 2424 continues, "A system that 'subordinates the basic rights of individuals and of groups to the collective organization of production' is contrary to human dignity. Every practice that reduces persons to nothing more than a means of profit enslaves man, leads to idolizing money, and contributes to the spread of atheism. 'You cannot serve God and Mammon.'"
The Church also speaks to the role of the market place in paragraph 2425. "The Church has rejected the totalitarian and atheistic ideologies associated in modern times with 'communism' or 'socialism.' She has likewise refused to accept, in the practice of 'capitalism,' individualism and the absolute primacy of the law of the marketplace over human labor. Regulating the economy solely by centralized planning perverts the basis of social bonds; regulating it solely by the law of the marketplace fails social justice, for 'there are many human needs which cannot be satisfied by the market.' Reasonable regulation of the marketplace and economic initiatives, in keeping with a just hierarchy of values and a view to the common good, is to be commended."
Even democracy is mentioned as succeeding only under certain circumstances. "The Church recognizes that while democracy is the best expression of the direct participation of citizens in political choices, it succeeds only to the extent that it is based on a correct understanding of the human person." (Doctrinal Note on some questions regarding The Participation of Catholics in Political Life by Joseph Card. Ratzinger)
As we prepare to vote, we must take time to make ourselves informed especially regarding those issues that relate to morality and socio-economic relationships. That is way studying such topics as profit, capitalism, democracy, and the marketplace, and how they influence the dignity of human persons, can help us understand our laws and institutions as they relate to the teachings of the Church and thus guide our vote. When our economic systems reduce human persons to mere tools, it is easy to see why our society can introduce laws and develop institutions that undermine human dignity and reduce and threaten basic rights.
"The Church upholds both personal responsibility and social rights. The right to life is fundamental and includes a right to food, clothing, shelter, rest, medical care, [a living wage], and essential social services. Every person has the right to raise a family and the duty to support them. Human dignity demands religious and political freedom and the duty to exercise these rights for the common good of all persons." (Leaders Guide To Sharing Catholic Social Teaching, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Reflecting on the teaching of the Catholic Church and the relationship of these teachings to the present day status of the dignity of human persons is imperative as we prepare to vote.
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"We are Christ's Hands ~ Doing His Work" was the theme of the Mass the children of SASEAS School celebrated with Archbishop Fouad Twal of Jerusalem on October 12th in the St. Andrew Parish Center. Gifts for the Latin Patriarchate schools in the Holy Land were brought to the altar at the beginning of the Mass. One was our Faith Box, which contained petitions written by the students from the St. Andrew Campus. Another was our Hope Box, which held personal messages of hope written by the students at the Seton Campus. And our Love Box, carried by Miss Beebe, our principal, contained money earned by our students who were asked to use their hands to do chores to earn money for the Holy Land.
Following the faith, hope and love procession, six Palestinian students, visiting All Saints Parish, were paired with our students and carried yellow flowers symbolizing peace to the altar. A nine foot cross decorated with white paper flowers made by the 4th and 5th grade students was placed behind the altar, symbolizing that we are carrying the cross with our oppressed Christian brothers and sisters in the Holy Land.
James Michaelson Woodard, son of Kristin and Kevin, and brother of SASEAS School children Hank, Libby and Claire was baptized by Archbishop Twal during the Mass. Kristin volunteers her time selling olive wood gifts made by artisans in the Holy Land which supports their people.
The school children were so quiet and reverent through the Mass. How fortunate they are to attend a Catholic school and to have witnessed this special celebration. Archbishop Twal was so kind, and it was quite evident that he enjoys children. He directed most of his homily to them, and as he was leaving the gymnasium he was blessing them.
Father Rob Waller received a medal of honor from the Archbishop for his work building a bridge of peace between the U.S. and the Holy Land. Fr. Rob witnessed first hand the struggle of the people in the Holy Land. He brought what he witnessed to our community with a conviction to make a difference. Deacon Tim Schutte graciously accepted the award in Father's behalf. (Father Rob was on sabbatical at the time of the Archbishop's visit.) How appropriate that the entrance hymn was, "I Say Yes, My Lord," for it was because of Father Rob's "Yes" that we celebrated Mass with the Archbishop of Jerusalem, and more importantly, that the children of the Holy Land now have hope.
The Mass with Archbishop Twal was a moment in time that the children of SASEAS School are privileged to have witnessed. It is our hope that they will always remember Archbishop Twal and the people of the Holy Land who live and walk where Jesus lived, died and rose!
JoAnne Lacey
My name is Marsha Bozman. My husband Ross and I have been members here at Seton since 1998. We are both on the RCIA Team, and I am a member of your parish council. Fr. Cordier invited me to speak to you about Stewardship.
Christian Stewardship is a response we make in gratitude to God for what God has given us. We put God first in our lives by putting God's priorities before our own. Good stewards give the first portion of their gifts of time, talent, and treasure to the Lord's work in gratitude for God's many blessings.
The practice of stewardship is a life long process. It is a journey that requires prayer and continuing conversion as we strive to live out our faith and follow Jesus as true disciples. I'd like to share with you today a part of my own faith journey as it relates to stewardship.
When we joined the parish, I understood the concept of giving of my time and talent to God, and I began to serve in a couple of ministries here. It gave me a sense of satisfaction to do 'something' for the church. We put some money in the offering, but I still did not completely understand, nor was I committed to, the idea of Christian stewardship. Back then it was about me and my needs. I gave to the church what was comfortable for me in terms of my time, talent and treasure. There wasn't much prayer involved in my decisions about these matters.
Several years ago I was called upon to prepare a talk for the RCIA candidates and catechumens about stewardship. In preparation for the talk, I read the National Conference of Catholic Bishops publication, entitled Stewardship, A Disciple's Response. The U.S. Bishops define a Christian Steward as "one who receives God's gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with others, and returns them with increase to the Lord." Suddenly I got it. I began to see the blessings and gifts in my life as having come from God. I began to give regularly to the church. But it was a personal struggle.
You see, I was always a money worrier, always afraid there wouldn't be enough. I still had a hard time trusting God to take care of all my needs. When financial difficulties arose, my response was to cut back or stop giving to the church. Yet I knew that this wasn't the Christian disciple's response. I prayed that God would deepen my faith.
This past spring, my husband lost his job. No benefits, no severance package, nothing. Suddenly, 70% of our income was gone. I prayed about what to do. And I put my trust in God.
My husband was out of work for two months. It was three months before he received a full paycheck. We continued giving our tithe in the church offering each week. And we managed to stay current on all of our financial obligations. I was peaceful throughout that time, filled with faith and trust in a God who cares for us and provides for us. My priorities shifted; I've begun to put God first in my life. By doing this I've learned the difference between need and want in my life.
Now I am committed to being a faithful Christian steward. I get such joy and a great sense of fulfillment by giving God the first share of my time, talent, and treasure. I've gotten to know so many wonderful people here at the parish by being involved, and this parish continues to be a witness to me in my faith journey.
Please prayerfully discern how God is calling you to share of your time, talent and treasure at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Stewardship is a part of discipleship - following Jesus. It is a journey of joy and faith.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Marsha Bozman
This month, I would like to answer the question; "Why do we ring bells at the consecration of the Eucharist."
Church bells have been around for a long time. We have bell towers that stand alongside a church which contain any number of bells. These are rung in a joyous way to announce a call to worship and prayer. They can be rung as a toll to announce the death or burial of someone. The bells can be rung in a matter of fact way to announce the time of a day.
The hand held bells used by a server during a Mass are rung in a joyful manner. They are rung at the time of the consecration of the bread into the Body of Jesus Christ, and they are rung again at the consecration of the wine into the Blood of Jesus Christ. They are rung in a joyous manner, though in a short and simple manner, to announce to all present that a great miracle has happened. They help to focus our attention on this great miracle.
Catholic liturgy loves to use our human senses to help us in our worship of God. Through the use of our sense of sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch, our liturgy helps us to be fully and actively engaged in our Catholic worship. Ringing the bells can help us use the sense of hearing to be more fully and actively engaged in our worship.
Some may think that the changes in the liturgy after Vatican II did away with ringing bells at this time. In some places, the bells were no longer rung, but in other places, they continued to be used. Recently, new instructions for celebrating the Mass were published by Rome. In it, it says, "Depending on the local custom, the minister (server) rings the bells at the showing of both the host and the chalice."
With the ringing of the hand bells by the server at the consecration of the Eucharist, we restore a simple and meaningful custom of our beautiful Catholic Mass.
Fr. Cordier
It is hard to believe that the holidays are upon us, especially with the beautiful 'spring-like' weather we have been experiencing. Speaking of which, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Men of Seton for donating their time and materials to construct the preschool's playground wall. It has really helped in keeping the gravel off our blacktop, which in turn helps cut down on the preschoolers skinned knees. Thanks so much Men of Seton...you are wonderful!!
Our Dads/Special Friends Night was held at the end of October, which gave the preschoolers and their dads/special friends the opportunity to enjoy an evening of pumpkin carving, donuts, and apple juice. The preschoolers also had the opportunity to show off some of their schoolwork during our Open House that was held on the 16th and 17th of October. The Parent's Association Board also had a peanut butter & jelly drive for St. Vincent de Paul and the families they support. Thank you all for your participation!
During the months of November and December, the preschool is going to work with St. Vincent de Paul and sponsor families for the holidays, which will include Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The Seton Preschool families are helping other families from St. Vincent de Paul to have 'merry' holidays by providing them with the makings for a Thanksgiving dinner, and also by taking an ornament off the Preschool's Giving Tree that will be up in the preschool hallway on December 1st.
As Thanksgiving gets closer, the preschoolers will be busy preparing for their Thanksgiving Feasts. The children will be making headbands, Indian vests, and noodle necklaces to get ready for their special program. Last but not least, our friend, Santa Claus, will be checking in on the preschool classes in December.
May God continue to bless you and your families during the holidays. On behalf of the Preschool Staff and myself, we would like to wish you and your families a wonderful, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Terri Imming
Believe it or not, it is that time of the year. Let St. Elizabeth Ann Seton help you with your holiday shopping by ordering Scrip gift certificates for your gift giving needs, or even to use for a special gift you would like to purchase. There are over 100 restaurants and retail stores that participate in this program. At no additional cost to you, the church earns, on average, a 9% profit on the gift certificates ordered through our program.
There have been several updates to the Scrip program order form including dollar amount changes, retailers added, and retailers deleted, including our latest addition of Kohl's. Please make sure you use the most recent order form dated 10/06 or newer when placing an order. Order forms are available in the narthex.
We do keep an ample supply of certificates on hand for your immediate purchase, including Applebee's, Bob Evans, Burger King, Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, Lehr's, Blockbuster, Outback/Carrabba's, O'Charley's, Panera Bread, Red Lobster/Olive Garden, Red Robin, Texas Roadhouse,Wendy's, Bath & Body Works, Borders, Blockbuster and Kohl's.
We are now ordering weekly for the holiday season. Orders are placed on Sunday evenings and are available for pick up the following weekend. Please peruse the order form for your holiday shopping. There's something for everyone!
Thank you for supporting this worthwhile program. Please direct any questions to Andrea Callahan xxx-xxxx, or Peggy Roundtree xxx-xxxx.
Andrea Callahan