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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Roman Catholic Church
UCHARISTIA
February, 2015 Vol. 21/2
522 East Flournoy Lucas Road
Shreveport, Louisiana 71115
(318) 798-1887
Reverend Philip F. Michiels, Pastor
Dear Parishioners:
It is with regret that I announce the retirement of our
Director of Music, Carole
Moon, effective this coming
February 1. Her ministry has
impacted lives throughout our
diocese since 1980, serving at
Holy Rosary, St. Catherine,
St. Jude parishes and our parish. Carole has been Director
of Music at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton since July,
1999. Over these many years of fruitful ministry,
Carole has identified and nurtured the musical gifts
of musicians of every age, both adults and children. Our Adult Choir, instrumentalists, children’s
choirs and orchestra are marvelous examples of her
long term commitment to the parish. This is especially true of the many youth whom continue to
share their gifts with the Church as they have grown
into adulthood. Her leadership of our choir, cantors,
and musicians has brought a heightened sense of
prayerfulness and beauty to our liturgical worship,
especially during our celebrations of the Triduum
and Christmas each year. She has shared her talents
with generosity at countless events both in the parish and throughout the diocese. Each year, Carole
has coordinated the musical portion of our annual
Feast Day and Summer Social celebrations which
highlights and celebrates the musical gifts that are
in our midst. We wish Carole, her husband Phil, and
her entire family all the best as they embark on this
next phase of their journey. May God bless her and
the music ministry in our parish.
We will have a reception honoring Carole in the
Burleigh Center after the 11 am Mass on February
1. I hope that you will join me in expressing our
appreciation to Carole for her ministry in our parish
and in the Diocese of Shreveport.
Yours in Christ, Fr. Phil
LENT 2015 at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
LENT BEGINS WITH ASH WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 18
MASSES: 7 am, 6:30 pm
LENTEN DAILY MASSES
7:30 am, MON/WED, Burleigh Center Chapel
9:30 am, 1st & 3rd MONDAYS, Live Oak
9:30 am, 1st & 3rd TUESDAYS, The Glen
9:30 am, 2nd TUESDAY, Azalea Estates
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
5:30 pm FRIDAYS OF LENT
LENTEN FISH FRY
6 pm, sponsored by our Knights of Columbus in the Burleigh
Center; Take outs available
PARISH COMMUNAL PENANCE
SERVICE
TUESDAY, March 24, 6:30 pm (8 priests-confessors available)
FIND A MINISTRY OR OUTREACH
Example: collect items for Operation Support Our Troops or
St. Vincent de Paul; help with the Meals for the Homeless; visit
the Shreveport Rescue Mission or a nursing home
JOIN A FELLOWSHIP GROUP TO
ENRICH YOUR LENTEN EXPERIENCE
Contact the church office to find the group that is right for you
Thank You!
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Feast Day Celebration:
Thanks to everyone who helped with the meal at our
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Feast Day Celebration, especially our hard-working Knights of Columbus under the leadership of Grand Knight Eduardo Gonzalez Toledo. Chef Peter Hawboldt prepared a delicious feast for all to enjoy. Mary Guy coordinated
our kitchen volunteers. Carole Moon coordinated
the music. Thanks everyone!
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Charlotte Spencer (aunt of Deacon
Homer Tucker); Robert Roden (brother
of Anne Duzan); Betty Sue Painter
(mother of Teresa Lynch); Leo Hack;
Margaret Richter (mother of Father
David Richter); Father David Richter;
Eric Millen (son of Roy & Camille Millen); Holly Loftin
(daughter of Gary & Marianne Loftin)
Rev. Philip F. Michiels, Pastor
Jack Lynch, Deacon
Homer Tucker, Deacon
Mike Whitehead, Deacon
Cathy Cobb, Director of Faith Formation & Outreach
Elana Davidson, Faith Formation Assistant
Kristy Dye, Director, Mother's Day Out (797-7087)
Carole Moon, Director of Liturgy
Anna Provenza, Secretary/Ministries
Mike Whitehead, RCIA
Kevin McCarthy, Pastoral Council/Joe Miciotto, Finance Council
ADDRESS: 522 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd., Shreveport, LA 71115-3802
TEL 798-1887/ FAX 797-7302/ OFC HRS 8:30-4:30 Mo-Fr
Please pray for our sick who are listed on our
prayer wall.
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.seasShreveport.com
SACRAMENTS/LITURGY/DEVOTIONS
MASS: Saturday: 4 pm
Sunday: 8:15 am, 11 am (Nursery: under 3 yrs), 5 pm
Holy Days: 7am & 6:30 pm
DAILY MASS
Monday & Wednesday, 7:30 am, Burleigh Center Chapel
1st & 3rd Monday, 9:30 am, Live Oak
1st & 3rd Tuesday, 9:30 am, The Glen
2nd Tuesday, 9:30 am, Azalea Estates
ADORATION: 1st Friday, 8 am – 5 pm in the Chapel
RECONCILIATION: 3 pm Saturday & by appointment
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION, Sunday, 9:30 am
INFANT BAPTISM: usually at Mass; preparation necessary
MARRIAGE: Six months notice needed for preparation.
CHOIR rehearsal 1st We 6:30 pm/Su 9:45am
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
G.I.F.T. RELIGIOUS ED: Sundays 9:30am (4 yrs – 8th grade)
CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Mondays, 5:15 pm
MS & HS YOUTH GROUPS: Regular Gatherings (see Youth Page)
BOY SCOUTS: Mondays, 7pm
MOTHER’S DAY OUT: Mon, Wed & Fri, 9am-2pm
PARISH FELLOWSHIPS
ADULT SCRIPTURE STUDY, Sundays, 9:30 am
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 1st Monday, 7 pm
DINNER CLUB usually last Sat. of the month
OUR LADY’S LADIES EVENING CIRCLE, 2nd Wednesday, 6 pm
ST VINCENT de PAUL SOC, Mo 6:30 pm (Feed My Lambs 1st Su)
ST. ANNE’S DAY CIRCLE, 1st Thursday, 10 am
YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS GROUP, 4th Monday, 7 pm
NEIGHBORHOOD FELLOWSHIPS
Ellerbe Road, monthly meetings, 6:45 pm
Youree, 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PRAYS FOR
THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY: especially:
Linden Adams, Dennis, Peter &
Timothy Banks, Michael Bargmann, Oscar & Tina Betancourt,
Marc Bradle, Jeffrey Bragg,
Rodney
Brown,
Terry
Christiansen, Mark Church,
Kenneth & Trisha Cobb, John
Michael Cockerham, Jack Delo,
Todd Derrick, Michael Farley, Nicholas Godfrey, Randy
Green, William, Diana & Waverly Hock, David Hume,
David Jeansonne, Melanie Jones, Chuck Kelly, Tiffany
Krebsbach, Aaron & Joe LeBlanc, Andrew Ligon, Alex
& Jessica Luyando, Janeen Mathies, Scott Maytan,
Somer McFarlain, Jay Mitchell, Sean Murphy, Robert
Nordberg, Chris Occhiuzzo, Mitch Rambin, TJ
Remedes, Joseph Roe, Dana Romero, Tyler Sheets, Beau
Skonieczny, Ben Smith, Bradley Stevens, Matthew Titus, Joseph Torma, M. T. Turner, Danny Vento, Zachary
Walsh, Scott Wilson, Jonathan Wyche, Josh Yarbrough,
Dennis Zabka
Mission Statement of
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
We gather in praise and worship of the Father,
called by our baptism in Christ and living in His Spirit.
We become the Body of Christ,
sent forth to embody the universal mission of the Catholic
Church.
Our Christian life calls us to challenge and support persons in
their efforts to love and serve the Lord through abiding
love of one another, to share joyfully His Word and
Sacrament, and to heal and witness the love and peace of
His kingdom through generous outreach and selfless
service to all, especially the least among us.
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What’s Up Elsewhere
What’s Up in the Parish
St. Catherine’s St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
continues to operate, and is in need of volunteers. Call Martha
Pasquier, 925-6418, for more info.
Bishop Michael Duca’s 5th Annual Pro-Life Banquet
Witness for Life March 11 at the Bossier Civic Center. Father
Jonathan Morris is the keynote speaker. Banquet begins at 6:30
pm. There will be informational booths, entertainment, and
book signing opportunity with Father Morris before the
Banquet. Doors open at 5 pm. Tickets are $60. For more
information contact [email protected].
If you are interested in taking a spiritual retreat, there is a
Men's ACTS retreat on March 6-8 and a Women's ACTS
retreat on April 17-19. During the retreat weekend, the focus
is on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service, hence
ACTS. If you have questions or would like an application,
contact Cameron Dean, 734-8848, [email protected]
Sunday Scripture study group meets at 9:30 am in the
Burleigh Center. All are welcome!
St. Vincent de Paul meets Mondays, 6:30 pm in the 7th
grade building; for more info contact Carl Bigner, 865-5808.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays 8 pm in the
Library Building; for more info contact Bob, 393-1400.
Wednesday morning Bible Study at 9:30 in the Burleigh
Center. All are welcome. For more info contact Cathy Cobb.
Yarn Angels meet Wednesdays, 1-3 pm in the Burleigh
Center; they make hats and lap blankets for those in need.
Yarn or monetary donations are gratefully accepted. If you
want to knit for charity and don’t know how to crochet or knit,
they will teach you. All are welcome! For more info contact
Marie Vallillo, 797-9582.
Knights of Columbus meet Mon., Feb. 2, 6:30 pm to pray
the rosary; 7 pm for the meeting in the Burleigh Center; . For
more info contact Eduardo Gonzalez Toledo, 797-6067.
St. Anne's Circle, a group of our church's service-minded
ladies, will meet on Thur., Feb. 5, at 10 am in the Burleigh
Center. We are happy to receive new members at any time
during the year, and would be pleased for you to come to our
meeting and try out our group of ladies! If you would like
more information about St. Anne's Circle, please call Kathy
Cobb
at
455-9172
or
email
her
at
[email protected]
Beginners: Parents helping parents survive baby's first
year. Come meet other parents from 3rd trimester to baby's
2nd birthday. Meetings are held in the nursery every other
Sunday at 3:30pm.
Jan. 25, Baby dress-up; Childcare
available. Or join us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
groups/babybeginners/; for more information, contact Rose
Fiallos at 550-3684.
Our Lady’s Ladies will meet Wed., Feb. 11, beginning
with recitation of the rosary in the chapel at 6 and continuing
in the Burleigh Center kitchen at 6:30 . Mary Ann Milligan,
564-1491.
Card Day” sponsored by our Young at Heart, is Tues.,
Feb, 17, 10 am in the Burleigh Center. Bring your lunch. Get
your group together and come for fun, fellowship and cards.
For more info contact Ruth Saucier, 797-9876.
Ellerbe Neighborhood Group will begin weekly meetings
on Thursdays at 6:45 during Lent. Feb. 19 we will meet at the
home of Larry and Bev Miller, and on Feb. 26 at the home of
Kenny and Angie Goodwin. For information call Iris Poche' at
798-5833 or [email protected].
Youree Fellowship will join together for dinner and
presentation on Thu., Feb. 19, at 6:30 pm in the Burleigh
Center. RSVP Sheryl & James Sweeney, 798-0298. Everyone
is invited. For more information contact Ann Weeks 7973757.
"Young at Heart” meet Mon., Feb. 23, 7 pm in the
Burleigh Center; For more info contact Ray Vallillo, 7979582.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
***Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Children’s Liturgy of
the Word continues at the 11 am Mass. This ministry is designed to help young children to learn to listen, reflect and respond to God’s Word. Contact Cathy Cobb.
***Meals on Wheels delivery drivers needed; Contact Cathy
Cobb for more information
***Hope for the Homeless: we are looking for volunteers
to bake a casserole once a month for Hope House; Contact
Cathy Cobb for more information
***Bereavement Committee: periodically bake a casserole
and/or serve food after a funeral ; Contact Cathy Cobb for
more information
***Environment Committee: enhances the surroundings of
our church facility (plants/flowers/banners/art, etc.) to celebrate the liturgical seasons. Contact Kay Lee, 869-4413
***Grace Home Hospice is seeking volunteers to help provide a meal at noon on the 3rd Friday of each month. For
information, call Sandra Alexander 925-1661.
***Bulletin Mail Out help: If you have a little time on your
hands, your help is needed for the monthly bulletin mail out
preparation. Maybe an hour or two once every couple of
months (or more if you can). And we will train you! If you are
interested, please call Anna in the church office.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Cathy Cobb, 798-1887, ext. 116 or [email protected]
Mark Your Calendars:
Graduation Banquet News!!
High school seniors: The high school graduation
banquet for graduating seniors and their families is
Sunday, April 19 at 6 pm in the Burleigh Center following the 5 pm Mass. Our graduating seniors will
be honored. RSVP by Sunday April 12 to Cathy
Cobb.
Felterman Scholarship application deadline:
January 31, 2015. The $1000 Ernest Felterman
scholarship is awarded annually through St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to a deserving graduating senior student. Anyone who might not be getting a lot of other
scholarships and who would benefit from a helping
hand to attend college is particularly encouraged to
apply. Preference will be given to a student who has
been involved in the parish. Forms located in bins
outside Cathy Cobb’s office.
All high school juniors/parents: Our juniors and
their parents host the graduation banquet each year.
You will be receiving information soon on how you
can help. For now please mark your calendar to help
at the banquet the evening of Sunday April 19. Your
support is essential for this tradition to continue.
Confirmation News:
 March 14, 9 am- 5 pm, Confirmation retreat (ends with 4
pm Mass)
 March 24, 6:30 pm, Lenten Penance Service
 April 19, 9:30 am, Rehearsal for Confirmation
 April 25, 4 pm Mass, Sacrament of Confirmation with
Bishop Duca
Souper Bowl of Caring: MS/HS volunteers are needed
after all the Masses the weekend of Jan. 31/Feb. 1 to collect
donations for St. Vincent de Paul on Super Bowl Sunday during
the annual Souper Bowl of Caring. To sign up, contact Cathy
Cobb in the church office.
Movie Night: Our next Movie night for MS/HS youth will
be Sunday February 8 from 6-8 pm. Our featured movie will be
“Heaven is for Real.” For more information, contact Elana
Davidson at 934-2895. [email protected].
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Winter Jam will be at Century Link Center in Bossier on
Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 pm. Tickets are $10. All MS and HS students are welcome. For more information, contact Claire Bissell 286-7850, [email protected].
Confirmation Retreat: There will be a Confirmation
retreat March 14 from 9 pm to 5 pm (we will conclude with the
4 pm Mass). Please note there will be no 8th grade GIFT on
Sunday March 18 due to the retreat. For more information,
please contact Amy Dean 455-0606, [email protected].
Sunday Morning High School Bible Study
9:30 am Sundays in the youth house with Elana and Brian
Davidson, 934-2895, [email protected]
ATTENTION MIDDLE
SCHOOL PARENTS:
Wednesday evening High School group
6:30 pm Wednesdays in the youth house with Amy Dean 4550606, [email protected]
AND
HIGH
Parents, if you are not getting emails about these events,
please contact me at [email protected] or 798-1887 to
stay in the know! Some of these events are being organized
after the bulletin deadline, so watch your email inbox for details! Interviews and discernment for a new youth minister
continue. Please join me in praying for the youth of our parish
and for strong leadership as we move forward. Contact me
with any questions or concerns.
Gratefully, Cathy Cobb, Director of Faith Formation and Outreach
Stations of the Cross: We are looking for parent volunteers willing to lead our youth in Stations of the Cross on Friday March 17 at 5:30 pm. All resources will be provided. There
will be a fish fry afterwards open to the entire parish. For more
information please contact Cathy Cobb in the church office.
Steubenville South: High School youth are invited to attend Steubenville South this summer, June 26-28, Cameron and
Amy Dean will organize/chaperone. More information coming
soon. For more information, go to http://steubenvillesouth.com/
or contact Amy Dean at 455-0606, [email protected]
Facebook:
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Join our Facebook group: St Elizabeth Ann Seton
Youth Group
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Cathy Cobb, Director; 798-1887, ext. 116 or [email protected]
Baptismal Prep
January-February Calendar
If you are expecting or if your baby has already
been born and you are seeking baptism for your
child, please call Cathy Cobb in the parish office
to set up an appointment for a baptismal preparation session.
Jan. 24
Jan. 25
Feb. 1
Feb. 8
Feb. 15
Feb. 22
ADULT FAITH FORMATION:
Note: GIFT religious education classes begin
promptly at 9:30 am!
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: Our scripture study/
faith sharing group meets every Sunday at 9:30 am in the left
side room of the Burleigh Center. Newcomers are welcome to
all these offerings – you will find fellowship as well as plenty
of coffee and Holy Angels cookies! Facilitator: Ajay Jawahar
History of the Catholic Church (Part 1) The Church started
with a handful of people in an upper room in Jerusalem and
now is over a billion strong. How did this happen? Join us this
fall as we return to the early years of the Church and explore its
rich history- from the first Pentecost, through the spread of
Christianity to Rome and beyond. Sundays at 9:30 am in the
Burleigh Center center room; Contact Michelle Brown for more
info [email protected]
RCIA, Sundays, 9:30 am in Library Building. Facilitators:
Deacon Mike Whitehead and Vicki Gorham
Wednesday Morning Bible Study, 9:30 am in Burleigh Center. Facilitator: Cathy Cobb.
Great Adventure Bible Study, 6:30 pm in the Burleigh
Center: Come join us for a Catholic Bible study called The
Great Adventure - Bible Timeline. It is the 1st in the three part
foundational study with Jeff Cavins. Together, over 24 sessions, we will explore salvation history —from its beginning in
Genesis through the coming of Christ and the establishment of
the Catholic Church—you will see how God’s loving plan for
humanity has unfolded, resulting in a greater love for God and
a deeper appreciation for your faith. The cost is $50 and binders must be pre-ordered so don't wait any longer to get the adventure started! Deacon Jack Lynch will be facilitating. For
more info or to sign up please contact Cameron Dean, 7348848, [email protected]
Book of Psalms, 6:30 pm. in the Burleigh Center. For more
info or to sign up please contact Cameron Dean, 7348848, [email protected]
2nd graders, mark your calendars:
January 24
10 am, First Reconciliation
May 3
May Crowning
May 9
10 am, First Communion Retreat
May 16
4 pm Mass, First Holy Communion
Living the Eucharist
Bishop Duca has selected Living the Eucharist as
his choice for parishes in our diocese this Lent,
and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will participate! This
Lenten spiritual renewal program provides us
with opportunities to grow in our faith through
learning more about the Eucharist, participating
more actively in Sunday Mass, and living the
Eucharist as disciples of Jesus. Groups will meet
for six weeks during Lent. Participating in these
activities is a great way to make Lent an enriching spiritual
experience. You are invited to participate in one of the following groups.
***Sunday mornings, 9:30 am. Burleigh Center Chapel – facilitators Ajay and Lisa Jawahar
***Wednesday mornings, 9:30 am, Burleigh Center (ladies
group) – facilitator Cathy Cobb
***Thursday evenings, 6:45 pm (location TBA) – facilitator
Iris Poche
To sign up or for more information, sign up in the foyer or contact Cathy Cobb
World Meeting of Families
Groups from the Dioceses throughout Louisiana are
making plans now to attend the World Meeting of
Families with Pope Francis in Philadelphia September 22-28, 2015. Peter’s Way Tours is arranging details. For a flyer with more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Cathy Cobb in the
parish office or Cameron or Amy Dean
[email protected]
LSUS Catholic Student Union
Bishop Michael G. Duca will preside at Ash Wednesday Mass
at 11 am on February 18 on the 3rd floor of the LSUS Noel Memorial Library. A light, meatless lunch will be served. All are
welcome!
10 am, First Reconciliation
9:30 am, GIFT
9:30 am, GIFT
9:30 am, GIFT
9:30 am, GIFT
9:30 am, GIFT
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LITURGY
Carole Moon, Director; 798-1887, extension 115 or [email protected]
Special thanks to: the Environment Committee, Altar
Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers/
Greeters, Music Ministry,
Nursery Workers, and all volunteers who made our Christmas Masses so
beautiful.
February Musical Notes
Well done!
♫11 am Mass Music Ministry Practice:
Sing a new song to the Lord, for He has done marvelous
deeds. Psalm 98:1
♫Saturday 4 pm Mass: If you are interested in joining
the Contemporary Ensemble for the Saturday evening
Mass, please contact Suzan Atkins through the church
office or meet with her following the Saturday evening
Mass. Rehearsal for the 4 pm ensemble is 2:45 pm on
Saturday. All singers and instrumentalists are welcome!
The Music Ministry for this Mass practices every Sunday
morning at 9:45. This month our practice is Feb. 4,
6:30—8 pm. New members are welcome. Call Carole
in the church office if you are interested in joining the
music ministry.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
♫Orchestra: Strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion;
practice at 9:15 am on Sundays in the church.
First Friday, February 6
8 am – 5 pm
Chapel in the Burleigh Center
♫Cantors (High School & Adults)
If you are interested in becoming a Cantor for Masses
please call Carole in the office.
Benediction is at 5 pm
Sign up in the foyer
♫Children’s Choir Schedule
***Children’s Choir, grades1-5, meet in the church
on Monday’s from 5:45-6:15
***Youth Choir ,grades 6-8, meet in the church on
Monday’s from 6:30-7:15
***High School Choir meet Sunday at 4:00 and sing
for the 5:00 Mass
CALLING CATHOLICS HOME
A special thanks to everyone who played or sang in
our Feast day celebration. Thanks for sharing your
musical gifts with our church family!
This is a great time of year to become a member of
the Music Ministry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. We
are just beginning to practice for Lent and the Holy
Triduum . Come join a group
A six-week series entitled “Calling Catholics
Home” is being offered
every Wednesday beginning February 10, in the
Parish Library at the Cathedral of St. John
Berchmans from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. The sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who
are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church. If you know someone
who has left the Church, please invite them to
join us. For more information call Kathy
Snelling, 562-3316, or
www.callingcatholicshome.com.
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WELCOME
CUTTING UP AT CHURCH 
OUR NEW PARISHIONERS!
Kathy Bouton
John & Mary Gardner
Meg McInnis
BAPTIZED IN CHRIST
Thomas Elliot Chafin, December 20, 2014
Henry Joseph Abreo, December 25, 2014
Mae Sumbera Schoolfield, December 27, 2014
We honor our college graduates:
Caroline Cobb, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY,
January 31-February 1
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday
on February 18.
Mass times are 7 am & 6:30 pm
We are on a mission to fight hunger and
poverty. You can help.
On January 31 & February 1, our youth will hold
soup pots at our church
doors on Souper Bowl Sunday. They will join young
people in churches all
across the country to collect
money and canned goods
for those who are hungry and hurting.
Here at St. Elizabeth’s we collected $1700 for St. Vincent de Paul last year. All of the money and food items
collected at St. Elizabeth’s will be donated to our St.
Vincent de Paul. None of the money is sent to Souper
Bowl headquarters. Organizers only ask that each
Church report their collection so national totals can be
determined and announced. Since the Souper Bowl of
Caring became a national grassroots event in 1993, more
than $33 million has gone to help those in need.
Please support the youth of our church in this effort to
“love our neighbors” by dropping your dollar and/or a
canned good in the soup pot as you leave church on Souper Bowl Sunday (and Saturday). It’s a simple, yet significant act of caring for others. Those who need help may
not know that you cared, but God will. And our young
people are developing hearts for giving that can last a
lifetime. Please support their efforts.
Note: This event replaces the usual Feed My Lambs
collection.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
CANNED MEAT
MUFFIN MIXES
CANNED FRUIT (no sugar)
PEANUT BUTTER
CANNED SPAGHETTI SAUCE HEARTY SOUPS
Living Christ in Your Marriage
A Day of Adult Formation in Your Marriage
Covenant in Christ
Saturday, February 28 in the Burleigh Center
Begins at 9 am, concludes with 4
pm Vigil Mass
Registration $40 per couple, deadline is February 23.
Contact Anna Provenza to register,
798-1887,
[email protected]
Scholarships available; nursery is available, but preregistration is required.
Together we will—
Deepen our adult theological reflection skills on the remarkable covenant of Christian marriage
Focus our hopes, dreams, even worries on Christ, the
source of life and true growth in marriage
Learn how our lived experience of marriage is nurtured
through the Church’s foundational teachings on the sacrament
Develop our spirituality around marriage as a vocation, a
way of living fully the concrete realities of our lives for
each other and others
Presenter and Facilitator—Jim Schellman
Vice President for Mission at Our Lady of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA
Former Executive Director of the North American
7 Forum on the Catechumenate for 15 years
CHRISTIAN INITIATION: THE RITE OF SENDING
This year is starting to zoom by in
a hurry. Here we are in February.
And, this year, February marks the
beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday
is Feb. 18 and we know what that
means –– six weeks of Lent leading
to the Triduum in early April.
If Lent is in February, then the Rite
of Sending and the Rite of Election
can’t be far behind. It will mark another milestone in the journey of
faith for the women and men coming into our church each year
through our Christian Initiation process.
The Rite of Sending will be held at the 8:15 Mass on the first
Sunday of Lent (Feb. 22), and the Rite of Election will be that
same afternoon at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans.
The Rite of Sending is just was it sounds like –– sending forth
our Catechumen and Candidates to the Cathedral for the Rite of
Election to be received by Bishop Duca. In The Rite of Sending, our catechumen and candidates are not alone. They have
their sponsor, as well as their church family supporting them. In
the Rite of Election, they are saying “yes” to continuing their
journey toward full communion with the church.
The Rite of Election is so special because every adult coming
into the church at Easter gathers on the same day to acknowledge their commitment to move forward in the process to become Catholic. That’s every adult everywhere in the world.
For the Christian Initiation team, it’s a rewarding time, as
well, because we are so blessed to experience the journey of our
catechumen and candidates. It’s great to see their conversion by
deepening their faith in Christ.
As these women and men move through our process, please
keep in mind that it’s never too late to begin your journey. We
are a year-round process, so if you are ready to begin your journey, just come to one of our sessions on Sunday at 9:30 am in
the Library House behind the Burleigh Center.
This is a glorious time of year in our church, and we look
forward to continuing our journey together in Christ.
Deacon Mike Whitehead, Christian Initiation Coordinator
SECOND COLLECTIONS
FOR FEBRUARY
Aid to the Church in Central and Easter Europe,
February 14-15
Black and Indian Missions, February 21-22
Please be generous
Enroll in St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton’s Automatic Withdrawal
Program for contributions
It’s easy! The Automatic Withdrawal Program is a complement to our existing envelope contribution program. It allows St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton to offer parishioners
a safe and secure option to schedule financial contributions.
Parishioners will
love the control they have over their donations: determining when and where and
how much they contribute to various
funds. Pick up the necessary form from
the church office.
WILLS
INCLUDE ST. ELIZABETH ANN
SETON IN YOUR WILL OR
ESTATE PLAN
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW
IS INTERESTED IN LEARNING
MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC
FAITH,
Bequests to the Congregation of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church
make it possible to undertake special projects and new initiatives that our regular income and annual gifts cannot cover. Every
gift, large or small, helps to put St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton on a firm financial footing for the
future.
PLEASE CONTACT
DEACON MIKE WHITEHEAD, 525-7705
CATHY COBB, 798-1887.
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HOPE for the Homeless
Thanks to everyone who has helped prepare meals for the
homeless clients of the HOPE Connections. The 3rd Wednesday of each month, our volunteers deliver a nutritious meal,
fresh baked brownies, and a refreshing beverage to 70+ clients.
Volunteers from 13 area churches are collaborating to ensure
that these meals are delivered every weeknight of the month to
the HOPE House. Our next scheduled meal delivery day is
Wednesday, February 18, which is also Ash Wednesday. May God continue to bless this ministry and our clients.
For more information, contact Cathy Cobb.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
All donations are most gratefully accepted, however, this
month we are most in need of:

DIAPERS, SIZES , NB, 3, 4, 5, 6
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ENFAMIL PREMIUM BABY FORMULA
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BABY BOTTLES, BOTTLE BRUSHES, PACIFIERS
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TOILETRIES: BABY WIPES, LOTION, BODY
WASH, SHAMPOO, DIAPER RASH OINTMENT
TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSHES
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SOCKS, SHOES BOYS & GIRLS, M, L; AGES 3-4

FREE STANDING HIGH CHAIRS
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MONETARY DONATIONS
It's Chicken Dinner Time - 2015
BSA TROOP 10 23RD ANNUAL
CHICKEN DINNER FUND RAISER
Boy Scout Troop 10 of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will be having their 22nd Annual Chicken Dinner Fund Raiser on Saturday, March 8. We will be at the Portico Shopping Center near
Porter’s Cleaners on the east side of Youree Drive. The dinners
will be available for pickup from 10 am until 5 pm.
Troop members will be selling $6 tickets for either personal
or donation dinners after all the Masses on February 14 & 15.
Dinners can be purchased throughout the day of the event. This
is the only fund raiser we have for the troop. The funds we get
from the dinners will help finance the troop’s activities and
equipment for the upcoming year. Each year with the help the
Shreveport community our troop has donated dinners to St.
Vincent DePaul, Providence House, Holy Angels and Christian
Services. Last year the troop had close to 500 dinner donations.
Dinners:
½ Char Broiled Chicken
Home made BBQ Beans
A slice of Texas Toast and a bag of chips, all for only $6
If anyone has any questions about purchasing tickets in advance or making any donations they can contact: Scoutmaster
Charles Williamson, 673-5724 or 798-7015
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SVdP December Report Card:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) at St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton Church has been helping those in need with your help
including:
purchased 16 hams, sugar and cereal for the Hospitality House
Christmas dinner and out-of-school breakfast program for children;
paid 3 electric bills for 3 separate families facing temporary
unemployment and unexpected medical bills;
paid rent for family dealing with multiple unforeseen expenses;
provided food baskets for 8 separate households; and
assisted another SVdP conference with very large water bill
due to water line leak.
SVdP does not provide toys for Christmas, but we do provide
ongoing essential housing, clothing, food, and heating assistance. We do contact our clients and provide information (with
their approval) to those who wish to “sponsor” a family with
children to purchase toys and other seasonal gifts including
food and clothing.
We referred several such families to Our Lady’s Ladies, St.
Anne’s, Just Faith and private sponsors. Their generosity was
everything (and more) than we have come to expect from parishioners!!
Call Carl Bigner, SVdP President at 865-5808 for more information.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
As we celebrate the examples of happy married life,
we especially honor those who have made "special"
anniversaries in 2015 (5, 10, 15, etc., and any
anniversary over 50 years). Please sign the sheet in
the foyer or telephone the office if you are one of
these. Help us perpetuate this most fundamental
sacrifice of love.
DIOCESAN POSITION OPENING
Principal, 2015-16 School Year
St. Joseph Catholic School is seeking applications for the position of principal. Applicants must possess a master’s degree
with a minimum of 18 hours in administration/supervision, and
have 5 years educational experience with supervisory duties.
Those interested should submit a resume via email to
[email protected], Sr. Carol Shively, OSU, Superintendent,
Diocese of Shreveport, 3500 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport,
71104 by February 6, 2015.
Diocese of Shreveport Catholic Schools
SAINT OF THE MONTH
ST. GABRIEL OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS
FEAST DAY: FEBRUARY 28
 Cathedral of St. John Berchmans Catholic School
Mrs. Jo Cazes, Principal
221-6005
Francis was born on March 1, 1838 in Italy to a large family
of professionals. Losing his mother at age four, he was educated by the Jesuits. Having been cured twice of serious illnesses, Francis felt a calling to the religious life. However, the
Jesuits said no due to the fact that he was not yet seventeen. He
was finally accepted by the Passionists and given the name
Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows.
His life at the monastery was not exceptional, although he
followed the Passionist Rule perfectly. It is said he was popular
and cheerful, and faithful in little things. He was known for his
great devotion to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary.
Gabriel died in Italy from tuberculosis on February 27, 1862
at the age of twenty four. He was beatified on May 31, 1908 in
Rome, Italy by Pope Pius X; and, was canonized May 13 1920,
in Rome, Italy by Pope Benedict XV.
St. Gabriel’s major shrine is San Gabriele, Teramo, Abruzzsi.
His attributes are a Passionist Habit and Sign. His patronages
include: students, youth, clerics, and seminarians.
Karen Tucker, Lay Ecclesial Minister
 St. Joseph School
865-3585
 Loyola College Prep
Mr. John LeBlanc, Principal
221-2675
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL: f you are the parent
or grandparent of a young child, in search of quality education
surrounded by faith, St. Joseph Catholic School would love to
meet you! Students enrolling in K3 must be three years old and
potty-trained by October 1, 2015; students enrolling in K4
must be four years old by Oct. 1, 2015; and students enrolling
in K5 must be five years old by Oct. 1, 2015. Come tour our
campus, and experience the SJS difference!
St. Joseph Catholic School 2015 - 2016 Registration schedule:
Current Families: Jan. 16 – 24
Parishioners: Jan. 25 – 30
Open Registration: Feb. 2
Open House dates:
Sunday, January 25: 10:30 am - 3 pm
Tuesday, January 27: 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday, January 29: Noon - 2 pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
SUPPORTS OUR
TROOPS
Easter shipment: pack date Saturday, February 28
Good items to collect:
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Valentine candy (all types purchased as after Valentine's Day sale items)
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Pringles potato chips
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Granola bars
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snack crackers
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beef jerky (NO pork)
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unmedicated eye drops
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Ziploc baggies-qt & gal size (for use in sand storms)
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non-aerosol sunscreen
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dust-masks (found in hardware stores)
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band aids

Easter cards and/or spring artwork made by children

notes/letters of appreciation & encouragement

monetary donations (checks made out to OSOT, Inc)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SPONSORED BLOOD DRIVE &
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 9 AM
Vocation View
Deadline for items to be placed in SEAS collection bin is
Friday, Feb. 27.
For more info, contact Shirley Olivieri-Mathies via email
[email protected] or phone 219-7488. On behalf
of deployed military and their families, thanks for your ongoing
support of this project.
We are encouraged to listen to Jesus, the Beloved
Son of God. Take time to listen in prayer. What
do you hear Jesus saying to you?
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Mass Sat. Vigil 4pm; Sun. 8:15am, 11am, 5pm
Sundays: 9:30am, GIFT, Religious Educations Sessions, RCIA
REGULAR EVENTS
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World Marriage Day
1
Souper Bowl of Caring
Noon, Reception honoring Carole Moon
Sun
22
First Sunday of Lent
8:15 am, Rite of Sending
15
Boy Scout Chicken
Dinner Ticket Sales
6:30 pm, SVDP
7 pm, Young at Heart
5:15 pm, Children’s Choir
23
6:30 pm, SVDP
5:15 pm, Children’s Choir
16
6:30 pm, SVDP
5:15 pm, Children’s Choir
9
6:30 pm, SVDP
7 pm, Knights of Columbus
5:15 pm, Children’s Choir
2
Mon
24
6:30 pm, Bible Study
8 pm, AA
17
10 am, Card Day
6:30 pm, Bible Study
8 pm, AA
10
6:30 pm, Bible Study
8 pm, AA
3
6:30 pm, Bible Study
8 pm, AA
Tue
Wed
25
9:30 am, Bible Study
1 pm, Yarn Angels
7 am, 6:30 pm
9:30 am, Bible Study
1 pm, Yarn Angels
Meals for Homeless
Ash Wednesday
Masses:
18
11
9:30 am, Bible Study
1 pm, Yarn Angels
6 pm, Our Lady’s Ladies
4
9:30 am, Bible Study
1 pm, Yarn Angels
6:30 pm, Choir Practice
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 am—2 pm, Mother’s Day Out
6:30 pm, Bible Study
6:45 pm, Ellerbe
26
6:30 pm, Bible Study
6:30 pm, Youree
6:45 pm, Ellerbe
19
6:30 pm, Bible Study
12
5
10 am, St. Anne’s
6:30 pm, Bible Study
Thu
27
5:30 pm, Stations of
the Cross w/fish fry
20
5:30 pm, Stations of
the Cross w/fish fry
13
6
8 am, Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
Fri
Sat
28
9 am, Marriage Retreat
21
RCIA retreat
14
7
COMING UP IN MARCH
8, 6 pm, Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
15-17, Annual Parish Retreat
24, 6:30 pm, Lenten Penance Service
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Calendar of Events, February, 2015
Sundays, 9:30 am & Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, HS Youth Bible Study @ Youth House
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