No confession on Dec. 7 & 8, office closed on Dec. 8.

Dominus Est is cancelled, Adoration is closed until Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

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Adult Formation Opportunities at SEAS

- Catechism in a Year Catholic Watchmen The Chosen Divine Mercy Cenacles Evangelical Catholic Formed The King's Men RCIA 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.
- Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz starting January 1, 2023!
  
  In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023!
  
  With this podcast, Catholics will:
  
  Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
  
  Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
  
  See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
  
  Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
  
  Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness
  
  Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.
  
  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!
  
  Follow along with Fr. Mike Schmitz using the official Catechism in a Year reading plan. Read more about the podcast and get the NEW reading plan emailed to you HERE! The Podcast starts January 1, 2023.
  
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- Catholic Watchmen, First Tuesday of Every Month
  
  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.
  
  Optional Open Prayer in the worship space beginning at 6:30 p.m.
  
  (includes Lectio Divina at 7:05 p.m.)
  
  Refreshments in Mother Seton Hall at 7:30 p.m.
  
  Ends at 8:40 p.m. (optional extended social time)
  
  Contact Deacon Rod with questions.
  
  Upcoming meetings are December 5, January 2, February 6, and March 5.
  
  For more on the Catholic Watchmen, click here.
  
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- The CHOSEN: Sundays in Seton Hall at 7p.m. from October 15-December 10, 2023
  
  We invite all parishioners to watch The Chosen in Seton Hall on Sunday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. 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 from October 15 through December 10. Every Sunday, we’ll watch an episode and have a casual discussion afterward. No registration is required and there is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
- Divine Mercy Cenacles
  
  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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- Evangelical Catholic
  
  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: Catholic Faith on Demand
  
  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.
  
  300+ episodes of video-based study programs
  
  35+ feature films and movies
  
  45+ audio presentations
  
  25+ eBooks
  
  Available in English and Spanish 24/7!
  
  Click here to create your FREE account. Click HERE to see what's on FORMED this week.
  
  Helpful hint: add "Hastings" to your search.
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  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
  
  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:
  
  December 12, 19, 26, January 9, 16, 23, 30.
  
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- RCIA: Becoming Catholic
  
  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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- Saint Zelie's Moms Group
  
  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.
- Saintly Readers Book Club on the 4th Monday of each month.
  
  Join our new book club!
  
  Join the Saintly Readers and dive into a new book each month (no December meeting.) We meet in the library from 6-7:30 p.m. and upcoming meeting dates are January 22 and February 26.
  
  The January selection is Agnes' Gift by Kristelle Angelli.
  The February selection is A Hiker's Guide to Purgatory by Michael Norton.
  
  Readers must supply their own books.
  
  Register HERE. Contact Jill Skaife with questions at 651-437-4254 x225.
- Single Adults Group (Age 50+)
  
  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: Uniting and Uplifting Women Along Their Faith Journey
  
  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.
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- Women's Bible Study: Step Into the Sunday Readings
  
  Ladies, do you want to know what the Sunday readings have to say to you, a holy woman of God? Then come to a new Women’s Bible Study on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. in the St. Boniface/GA rooms and let Laura Stierman lead you deeper into the Gospel message on the path of discipleship. We’ll provide beverages and snacks, but BYOB – Bring Your Own Bible. No registration is necessary, just show up for friendship and fellowship as you are able.
  
  Each meeting will last around 90 minutes. No previous experience with your Bible is necessary; just an open heart and curious mind for the Word of God. This is not a book study, only a look at the Sunday readings in advance, so no additional reading is needed. All women of the parish are welcome to attend.
  
  Questions? Talk to Laura in the parish office, email her or give her a call at 651-437-4254 x237. Laura holds a master’s degree in Sacred Scripture and has been leading retreats and Bible Studies for women since 2010.
  
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- Women's Spirituality and Scripture Study begins September 14, 2023
  
  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 beginning September 14.
  
  Email Jill HERE to sign up or with questions.
  
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- Young Family Sunday on the Last Sunday of Every Month at 11 a.m.
  
  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: (no December meeting) January 28, February 25, March 31
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Adult Formation Opportunities at SEAS

Follow along with Fr. Mike Schmitz using the official Catechism in a Year reading plan. Read more about the podcast and get the NEW reading plan emailed to you HERE! The Podcast starts January 1, 2023.