Catechism in a Year Catholic Watchmen The Chosen Divine Mercy Cenacles Evangelical Catholic Formed The King's Men Lenten Bible Study OCIA Saint Zelie's Moms Group Saintly Readers Single Adult Group Women at the Well Women's Bible Study Women's Spirituality and Scripture Study Young Family Sunday
Contact Jill Skaife for information on any of our Adult Formation programs.
In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2024.
With this podcast, Catholics will:
If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!
We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you!
The Catholic Watchmen are men challenging men, “as iron sharpens iron” (Pr. 27:17), to live out the seven disciplines. It is not an exclusive club, but a movement; not a product, but a prayer men offer together for the Church. The Catholic Watchmen is led by the bishops of our Archdiocese and lay leaders with support of the Office of Evangelization at the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
The Catholic Watchmen meet on the first Tuesday of the month.
Contact Deacon Rod with questions.
Upcoming meetings are March 5 and April 2 and May 7.
For more on the Catholic Watchmen, click here.
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We invite all parishioners to watch two episodes of The Chosen (seasons 2, 3, & 4) in Seton Hall every Sunday from noon to 3:00 p.m. from January 28 through April 28, 2024. The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. It’s a fresh take on the Gospels that follows Jesus as he gathers his disciples, heals the needy and sacrifices himself for the sake of humanity. It’s a beautiful series, so please join us! Every Sunday, we’ll watch two episodes and have a casual discussion afterward. No registration is required and there is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
See the episode schedule HERE.
A cenacle is a discussion group. These cenacles study the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska and associated passages in the Bible and the Catechism. One group meets Wednesday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. and the other meets Friday afternoons from 1-3:00 p.m. Participants need St. Faustina's diary as well as a formation manual, both of which can be obtained through the parish office. Interested in joining one of these great groups? Please contact Jill Skaife at jskaife@seasparish.org.
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How can you be a part of the mission of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church? How can you help form joyful disciples who make Jesus Christ known and loved?
Prayerfully consider joining the Evangelical Catholic training group!
EC is an organization which specializes in forming and training lay people to evangelize. This process focuses on building relationships and sharing faith, BOTH of which can transform our parish and make disciples.
Call Laura Stierman 651-437-4254 to learn more about EC.
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FORMED is the revolutionary digital platform that gives our parish unprecedented access to video-based study programs, feature films, audio presentations, and eBooks from the Church’s foremost presenters.
Click here to create your FREE account. Click HERE to see what's on FORMED this week.
Helpful hint: add "Hastings" to your search.
Instructions to access FORMED eBooks on a PC, MAC, iPad/iPhone, Android Phone/Tablet or Kindle Reader can be found here.
The King's men are concerned with growing in holiness and virtue in order to become better leaders, protectors and providers. There simply is no substitute along the masculine journey for quality brotherhood and support. Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
We meet Tuesday evenings (with the exception of the first Tuesday of every month) from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the St. Clare room. Upcoming meetings take place on:
March 12, 19, 26.
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Each session will consist of a 20-minute video from Little Rock, followed by a short presentation from Phil. Discussion on 8-9 study questions make up the second half of the session. Participants should read a few pages each week from the book pictured above. Cost of the text and course is only $15 and financial assistance is available.
The sessions will cover all pertinent sections of the Old and New Testament that prepare us for the Lord’s institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. Near the end of the course, the 12 Stations of the Holy Eucharist will be introduced; an excellent meditation that can be used in your prayer life. The U.S. bishops are sponsoring a three-year National Eucharistic Revival which will lead to a National Eucharistic Congress to be held in July in Indianapolis. This is an excellent year to study the Eucharist!
Books will be provided at the first session. Print the form HERE or pick one up in the gathering space.
Pay in the office or at the first session.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. Catechumens are those people who are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through all of the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Candidates are people who have been baptized in a Christian tradition but are seeking initiation into the Catholic Church through Eucharist and Confirmation. RCIA is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Contact Fr. Dave Hennen for more information on the RCIA program. All are welcome!
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Beginning October 7, we invite all moms of little ones to get away and connect with other moms of young children in the same stage of life. Stop by the Guardian Angels/St.Boniface rooms anytime between 9 and 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month (nursing babies are welcome.)
There is no agenda to these meetings other than helping to build new, faith-filled friendships during an ever-changing season of life. No need to RSVP.
Questions?
Email Ashley at ashleyabrummel@gmail.com
or Anna at am459928@gmail.com.
Join our new book club!
Join the Saintly Readers and dive into a new book each month. We meet in the library from 6-7:30 p.m. Our next meetings are March 25 (in the St. Clare room), April 22, and May 20.
Readers must supply their own books.
Register HERE. Contact Jill Skaife with questions at 651-437-4254 x225.
We've put together a small group of singles age 50 and up who share a mutual desire to support our faith, form friendships, share, listen, and have fun! Periodically, this group will host events.
Join us!
For more information on this group, email Jill Skaife HERE or call 651-437-4254.
Women at the Well runs September through May with wonderfully uplifting and inspirational speakers. Like the Samaritan woman, we are women who want to know the truth about God. We meet everyone wherever they are on their spiritual journey during our meetings in Seton Hall. Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month (no December meeting) with hospitality at 6:30 p.m. and a speaker at 7 p.m. No reservation is necessary.
Contact Laura Stierman for more information on Women at the Well.
If you've made deepening your relationship with Jesus and spending time with women who encourage your faith journey a part of your new year's resolution, then join us for a Women's Bible Study on Tuesday mornings beginning February 6. We look at the Sunday readings to uncover what they have to say to us as women. Bring your favorite Bible and a heart for learning and friendship.
Questions? Talk to Laura in the parish office, email her or give her a call at 651-437-4254 x237.
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This season we will study Edward Sri's When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God.
Why a prayer study? Because we know that prayer is important, but it can be difficult sometimes; our minds wander, we're restless, we feel discouraged, and we don't always feel close to God.
In this study we will see how the saints have much wisdom to offer us because they struggled with prayer and they failed in prayer, but they got up again and again with God's grace.
What God did in the lives of the saints he wants to do with us, and this is what this study is about: the journey of prayer God wants to take us on!
We hope to see you Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. in the St. Boniface Room.
Email Jill HERE to sign up or with questions.
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Calling all parents with “littles” (kids under five years old)! Looking for parenting ideas? Friendship with other Moms and Dads who have young children? Want to talk with other adults while the kids are happily engaged in fun and games? Join us for Young Family Sunday in Seton Hall on the final Sunday of every month following the 10 a.m. Mass! We’ll have specially marked tables with coloring pages and kid-friendly games and toys for your little ones. Coffee and donuts will also be served in Seton Hall on these Sundays, so ALL PARISHIONERS are welcome to join us on these mornings to support our young families. Please contact Laura Stierman with questions.
Upcoming meeting dates: March 24 and April 28.
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