One Week Traveling Prayer Kit
Take home a Traveling Prayer Kit dedicated to the Patroness of the Americas. Everything you need to create a sacred space in your home is included.
To reserve a kit: use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. On scheduled date, pick up kit in Sacristy; return to Sacristy the next weekend.
Seton Sunday 2019: October 27, 2019
We are all called to serve God and one another in the Sacrament of Baptism. Our Parish provides many opportunities to answer this sacred call to service through its many ministries. Sharing your time and talents in Parish ministries and social groups is a wonderful way to serve the Lord and the community, while enhancing your faith experience and getting to know your fellow parishioners. All ministries and social groups welcome new members and offer training throughout the year.
How will you answer your Baptismal call to serve the Lord through His Church and help build a strong faith community here in our Parish? Be sure to visit the Ministry Fair after all Masses on October 26 & 27 to learn more about the opportunities for service and fellowship available at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
Hospitality Note: After all four Masses on Seton Sunday, the Ministry Fair along with hospitality and light refreshments will be in the Parish Hall. Plan to stay a few extra minutes after Mass to celebrate with your fellow parishioners. There will also be hospitality after Seton Sunday’s 5:00 PM Evening Prayer with Benediction.
Each year on the last Sunday of October we celebrate ‘Seton Sunday’ with our annual Ministry Fair and Eucharistic Adoration for three reasons: [1] The Feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton – January 4 – always falls during the ‘privileged’ season of Christmas, so we cannot move her Feast Day to the nearest weekend as is permitted for the convenience of the people. So we honor our patroness the weekend before All Saints’ Day. [2] On October 30, 1984, our Parish was incorporated; we were the 6th new Parish created in the ‘new’ Diocese of Metuchen which had been founded on November 19, 1981. [3] The Solemn Dedication of the Church and Consecration of the Altar took place on November 3, 1990 when the late Bishop Edward T. Hughes performed the ancient, beautiful rites by which we designated our church for sacred service; the anniversary of this spiritual event is given the highest rank on the Church’s calendar in the place of dedication: that of a Solemnity. Please spend some time in prayer with Our Risen Lord on this special day.
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Eucharistic Adoration – 12:30-5:00 PM
12:30 PM Silent reflection [no led prayer] 1:00 PM Confirmation Candidates, Teen Ministry, Summer Religious Formation Grades 6, & 7 – see below 1:30 PM All Liturgical Ministries – Baptismal Prep, EMs, Lazarus, Linens, LEC, Ministers of Hospitality, Readers, Sacristans, Sextons, Marriage Prep 2:00 PM RCIA, Adult Faith Formation, Social Spiritual Ministries 2:30 PM Daily Mass, Rosary Group, Prayer Shawls, Seton Seniors 3:00 PM FHC Children, Summer Religious Formation Grades 1, 3, 4, 5 [see below], All Children’s Faith Formation Ministries – Catechists, Aides, RF children, Altar Servers, CLOW, VBS 3:30 PM Women’s Spirituality Group, Seton Men’s Club 4:00 PM Social Outreach Ministries; Knights of Columbus 4:30 PM Music Ministries – meditative music/sung psalms 5:00 PM Solemn Evening Prayer with Benediction, followed by light refreshments in the Parish Hall |
Confirmation Candidates, Teen Ministry, Summer Religious Formation Grades 6, 7
11:30 AM Holy Mass
12:30 PM Holy Family Room – explanation of Eucharistic Adoration; then to church for Eucharistic Adoration with Eucharistic Blessing; Q&A and dismissal from HFR after Eucharistic Adoration
First Holy Communion Children, Summer Religious Formation Grades 1, 3, 4, 5,
2:30 PM Holy Family Room – explanation of Eucharistic Adoration; then to church for Eucharistic Adoration with Eucharistic Blessing; Q&A and dismissal from HFR after Eucharistic Adoration
All are welcome to attend one or more of the events scheduled in the coming weeks in preparation for our Diocesan Consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Full details on events held at SEAS can be found in the bulletin.
One Week Traveling Prayer Kit
Take home a Traveling Prayer Kit dedicated to the Patroness of the Americas. Everything you need to create a sacred space in your home is included.
To reserve a kit: use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. On scheduled date, pick up kit in Sacristy; return to Sacristy the next weekend.
For more information about the Bishop’s intention for us with this consecration, please visit https://lightingheartsonfire.org
From: Kathleen Sinclair [ksinclair@diometuchen.org]
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 10:28 AM
Cc: John Glynn
Subject: Pastor emails
Dear Monsignor/Father
I have been asked to forward this information via email to all pastors.
Can you please share this with your parishioners and possibly put the information on your website?
All information is also on our website.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
thanks
Kathy
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Hi Kathy,
Here are the first 4 days of the Pentecost Novena videos, followed by the reflection/prayers. These videos will also be found on the diocesan website for Pentecost:
www.diometuchen.org/Pentecost
They will also be posted daily on all of the Diocese of Metuchen social media sites. If you visit the link above there is a sign up option to receive e-mails containing these videos/prayers each day during the Novena.
Day 1: Introduction to the Holy Spirit (Friday, May 31st)
Video link: https://vimeo.com/dioceseofmetuchen/pentecostnovena-intro Reflection/Prayer:
Day 1: Holy Spirit
Jesus, I come to you as I prepare for Pentecost asking for a deeper outpouring of the Holy Spirit in my life. I trust You as You told the Apostles, “it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you” (John 16:7). I trust that You send your Advocate with many gifts. Please, give me the strength to keep “rowing” as I pursue Your will, but please send Your Spirit upon me as the wind in my sails, that I may continue to move towards You. Lord, I pray that your Spirit descends on me and the whole Diocese of Metuchen as we prepare for Pentecost and for the Consecration of our Diocese to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for us.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolation, through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Day 2: Fear of the Lord (Saturday, June 1st)
Video link: https://vimeo.com/dioceseofmetuchen/pentecostnovena-fearofthelord Reflection/ Prayer:
Day 2: Fear of the Lord
All mighty and powerful God, You are perfect in all of your ways. I come to you today asking for a greater outpouring of the Gift of Fear of You! I desire a greater commitment to You and Your perfect Will in my life. I invite you into my life – especially my fears and anxieties. I ask You to overwhelm me with Your presence and love so that I only fear losing my relationship with You. Send Your Spirit upon me as I keep my eyes set on Your Will. Please replace my fears of (what are you most fearful of) with Your Love.
St. Theresa of Avila, Pray for us.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolation, through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Day 3: Piety (Sunday, June 2nd)
Video link: https://vimeo.com/dioceseofmetuchen/pentecostnovena-piety
Reflection/ Prayer:
Day 3: Piety
Everlasting God, You are the perfect Father and deserve all honor. I come to you today asking for a greater outpouring of the gift of piety! I know that I am your child, and you made me for the purpose of everlasting life. Lord, I want to better honor you in my life. St. Paul writes in Romans, “the Spirit Himself makes intercessions for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” – Spirit overcome me and lead me to reverence for God. Please help me to respect and honor God in all that I do so that I live in communion with You and continue on the path of everlasting life.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Pray for us.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolation, through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Day 4: Fortitude (Monday, June 3rd)
Video link: https://vimeo.com/dioceseofmetuchen/pentecostnovena-fortitude
Reflection/Prayer:
Day 4: Fortitude
All powerful God, You are perfect in all of your ways. I come to you today asking for a greater outpouring of the gift of fortitude! At times, I feel weak, but I desire to continue on this journey towards you with the help of your strength. Lord, please give me confidence in Your Strength and send Your Spirit with the gift of fortitude during the times I encounter obstacles. I desire the fortitude of Christ when He got back up after falling beneath the weight of His cross. God, give me the gift of fortitude so that I can continue to carry my cross because of your strength.
St. Oscar Romero, Pray for us.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolation, through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Kathleen M. Sinclair
Vicariate for Clergy & Consecrated Life
Diocese of Metuchen
(732) 562-2457 / Fax (732) 562-1307
Next Tuesday, May 21, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM, SEAS will host an Our Lady of Guadalupe Consecration Parish Awakening Night. What is an Awakening Night? An Awakening Night is an Evening of Prayer, Preaching and Testimony centered on the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Join us at SEAS’ Awakening Night next Tuesday!
With all that has gone on – and is going on – in our world and in our Church, I make this personal, special request that every parishioner come to this Awakening Night to show their support for – and, more importantly, to pray for – our Church, our Diocese and our Parish, our Bishop and all Priests, our Country and all Nations, for Vocations and for our Blessed Mother’s never-failing intercession for all of our hopes and dreams, needs and intentions.
Taking part in this Awakening Night is even more important for those who serve in any Parish Ministry at SEAS: Liturgical, Faith Formation [RF catechists, aides, hall monitors, Adult Faith, RCIA, CLOW, VBS, Altar Servers, Passion Play and Epiphany Pageant ministers, Wedding Prep, Baptismal Prep, Pre-Cana, Ushers], Social or Spiritual. For unless we who minister to the Parish are updated in the faith, we cannot minister to our fellow parishioners to the best of our ability. And, by seeing you, they might be prompted to join in ministry.
Lastly, this Awakening Night is a great way to understand why our Parish, with Saint Mary Church in Rutherford and Saint Justin Church in Toms River, is sponsoring a 5 day Pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico November 18-22, 2019. Having previously known little about this 1500’s Marian Apparition, the more I find out about it – the more meaningful the pilgrimage has become.
SO – PLEASE JOIN US AT SEAS NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT – MAY 21 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us.
Father Tom
From: “Gina Perez” <gperez@easeton.net>
To:”Gina Perez” <gperez@easeton.net>
Cc:”Mariam Nawab” <mnawab@easeton.net>, “Confirmation” <confirmation@easeton.net>
Sent:Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:36:04 +0000
Dear Catechists and Aides,
Attached is a handout (2 pages) that you will NOT receive at the meeting this Sunday, but a copy that you should have.
These two pages will be emailed to parents in the next few weeks.
The first page is a Lenten activity and the second page is all about Easter.
Thank you.
See you Sunday.
Gina
Dear Catechists, Aides, and Substitutes, Attached are a few more handouts with information as we begin the new Catechetical year. Thank you. Gina Getting Started Hints As a Catechist 101 Ways To Praise a Child Ten Tips Maintaining Discipline Teaching Children Appreciation Praying the Jesuit Examination of Conscience
Dear Catechists, Aides, and Substitute Catechists, Please review the attached documents prior to the Catechist meeting this Sunday, Aug. 26th. This is a very important meeting and you will get all the information you need to begin the new Catechetical year. If you have not already responded to attending the meeting, please let me know. Thank you to those who have already responded. Gina Catholic Prayers Ten Tips Maintaining Discipline Student Conduct 2018 RELIGIOUS FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES 2018 Reminders for Catechists The Catechists Aide Catechist Job Description Aide Job Description Substitute Catechist Job Description
From: Jackie Ferrari
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 8:16 PM
To: All SEAS Parishioners
Subject: Mass this weekend in Polish
This Saturday, July 21, our Parish is happy to be hosting a group of Polish pilgrims who are on a bicycle pilgrimage from Boston to Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
There are three Priests with them on this pilgrimage, and they celebrate Mass each day. On Saturday evening they will be celebrating Mass – in Polish – at approximately 6:45 PM depending on when the church is ready after our regular 5:00 PM Mass. Mass will be for the proper Sunday and would fulfill your Sunday obligation. Since the start time could be a bit earlier, it is recommended you arrive by 6:30 PM in order not to miss the start of Mass.
The group representative, Monika, said they would be thrilled if anyone from our Parish would like to join them for Mass. Help us make our fellow Catholics feel welcome in our Parish home. If you do attend, please feel free to take photos and email them to me at parishoffice@easeton.net.
Thanks!
Jackie Ferrari
A New Parish Pictorial Directory
We have one more opportunity to celebrate Father Tom’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood!
When asked about a new directory, Fr. Tom said, “It’s something I would like for my 25th Anniversary!” Help us to make this happen for him.
All are invited to be photographed to be included in our NEW PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY. We are partnering with Lifetouch for this project so every family photographed receives a complimentary directory and an 8×10 portrait.
COLLEGE STUDENT FAMILIES – August dates were selected to ensure your family could be photographed as a complete family. Please make sure to reserve your appointment early, as these dates are open to the entire Parish.
PHOTOGRAPHY DATES
Wednesday, August 8 & Thursday, August 9
Tuesday, August 21 & Wednesday, August 22
Wednesday, September 19 & Thursday, September 20
* Additional dates will be available in September as needed!
Click here to reserve a time to be photographed.