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1730 Summerhill Drive, Lexington, KY 40515 Church OFFICE 859.273.1318 FAX 859.272.6988 WEB www.setonchurch.com

School OFFICE 859.273.7827 (STAR) FAX 859.273.0115 WEB www.setonstars.com

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Guide Book & Directory

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1730 Summerhill Drive, Lexington, KY 40515 Church OFFICE 859.273.1318 FAX 859.272.6988 WEB www.setonchurch.com

School OFFICE 859.273.7827 (STAR) FAX 859.273.0115 WEB www.setonstars.com

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Dear Parish Family, What an exciting time to be a part of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Over this past year, I have been both humbled and honored to be a part of this Community of Faith. Thanks to your generosity of time, talent, and treasure we continue to grow and thrive. This parish is a shining example of how people come together to meet the needs of one another. I have heard repeatedly how much St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is, in reality, a family. I can now attest to the truth of that statement. The ability to see each other as a brother or sister in Christ is not always easy. However, I have witnessed many times how we come together for the good of all. I have seen it written “that it takes a village”. By virtue of our Baptism, we all have a duty and a responsibility to build up and strengthen the Body of Christ within these walls and throughout our community. It will take all of us working together to do what we can, in the measure we can, to keep reflecting the light and the love of Christ. The Church is made up of living stones – and we are the stones. You may have been a part of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton from the very beginning. You may be new to this community of faith. Regardless, all of us are needed; all of us are important, and all of us have some-thing to offer. In your hands, you hold the 2018-2019 Stewardship Guidebook and Directory. This direc-tory contains vital information about this community’s many ministries and activities. Also included in this directory are the annual calendar of events, parish staff contact infor-mation, and a directory of parishioners. This directory is made possible by the generous support of our advertisers. Please consider making good use of their goods and services. It is a great way to show our gratitude to them. I thank you for your continued support, prayers, and generosity. May God bless you abun-dantly for all that you have done and for all that you will continue to do – now and always. Peace, Fr. Danny Schwendeman Pastor


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ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CHURCH

MISSION STATEMENT

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is an evolving faith-filled Roman Catholic community

of the Diocese of Lexington.

We joyfully serve God, families, and the larger community

through prayer, sacraments, education, and ministries.

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SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Seton Catholic School is a vital part of the educational ministry of the parish. We were awarded a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as an “exemplary high performing school” ranking it among the highest achieving schools in the nation. In partnership with parents, we are committed to nurturing the uniqueness of each student as we provide a quality educational program. We strive to prepare our students to become moral, responsible and self motivated members of the church community. Living the motto of our school — Faith, Knowledge, Discipline — students learn the tools necessary for success in all aspects of life. We pride ourselves on the preparedness of our students as they advance educationally, spiritually, and socially. Currently, the school serves approximately 340 students in grades PreK-8. We offer students a rich academic curriculum, strengthened by the fine arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), music, as well as a wide variety of extracurricular experiences.


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STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

Creator God,

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is composed of people like me.

I help make it what it is.

It will be friendly, if I am friendly.

Its seats will be filled, if I help fill them.

It will do great work, if I work.

It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.

It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship,

if I invite and bring them.

It will be a community of loyalty and love,

of fearlessness and faith,

and a church with a noble spirit,

if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things.

Therefore, with the help of God, I shall dedicate myself to the task

of being all the things that I want my church to be.

Amen.


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MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Masses Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:45 AM and 11:15 AM Weekday Masses Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:15 AM Friday 5:30 PM Holy Day Masses Please see Parish Website: www.setonchurch.com Holiday Masses 10:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Friday 7:00 AM until 5:15 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:45 PM until 4:45 PM Priest is available anytime with an appointment. Baptism of Infants & Young Children Administered during regularly scheduled Masses, after the 5pm or 11:15am Masses, or during the week as schedule permits. Contact the Parish Office to schedule a Baptism and/or register for a Baptism PREP class if you are a first -time parent. Marriage Preparation Arrangements for weddings should be made six months in advance of the planned date with the presider of the wedding. Participation in a Marriage Preparation program and private counseling with your presider is required. Contact the Parish Office for additional information. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Mondays at 7:00pm. Contact the church office or see page 15 of this Guide.


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OUR PARISH HISTORY St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish celebrated its first masses on September 13-14, 1980 in a storefront in Gainesway. The Parish was a vision of Bishop Ackerman, with a formal proclamation by Bishop Hughes. Our first pastor, Monsignor John Rolf, had a post-Vatican II vision for the parish. He stressed lay involvement with the goal of building a “church” community before erecting a building called church. As the community grew, greater emphasis was placed on the Eucharist, education and families ministering and serving together. It was only fitting that the first American-born, newly canonized saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, become our patroness, as her life embodied those realities. Community and faith building activities continued for five years before the move to our present Church facilities. Following the move to our current location, Parish membership, as well as new pro-grams and ministries, grew quickly. In August 1989, we opened a preschool, answering a community need and foreshadowing things in God’s plan. We said farewell to Fr. Rolf in June 1993. Our second pastor, Fr. Wil Fraenzle, focused us on completing the building phases and paying off our debt. By 2000, we had accom-plished that goal as a consequence of Fr. Wil’s other focus, continuing to build church as community. He employed Sr. Eileen Golby as pastoral associate with the charge of bringing CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish) to enrich and build upon the community spirit in the parish. The diocesan United In Faith campaign accelerated the dream of a parish elementary school. Seton Catholic School opened its doors in August 2005. The school has been a catalyst for more growth and development of the parish. Seton Catholic School was named a 2012 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as an exemplary high performing school, ranking it among the highest achieving schools in the nation. The vision of our third pastor, Fr. John Moriarty, led us to an emphasis on biblical stewardship as a way of life. An increase in stewardship of prayer, ministry and finance has brought us to the brink of an exciting new phase in the parish development. We dream of new facilities to act as a hub of activity for youth and adults alike, further fos-tering the growth of the parish. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish continues to honor its rich history as it strives to ensure that our Catholic faith grows with our community with our current pastor, Fr. Danny Schwendeman.


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PARISH CHURCH STAFF

PASTOR Fr. Danny Schwendeman [email protected] 859.273.1318 DEACONS Dc. Matt Coriale 859.433.3001 Dc. Bob Joice 859.273.3434 Dc. Spencer Parrott 859.433.4304 Dc. Mark Woelfel 859.494.3045 DIRECTOR OF FAMILY Joe Copeck AND COMMUNITY LIFE [email protected] 859.273.1318 ext. 224 DIRECTOR OF Jayne Morris RELIGIOUS EDUCATION [email protected] 859.273.1318 ext. 225 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Adam Beeken [email protected] 859.273.1318 ext. 229 PARISH SECRETARY Amy Burton [email protected] 859.273.1318 ext. 221 DATA ENTRY CLERK Karen Terrell [email protected] 859.273.1318 ext. 222 FACILITIES Frank Cannavo COORDINATOR [email protected] 859.273.1318 ext. 278 PARISH HOURS & OFFICE INFORMATION

PARISH OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday CHURCH OFFICE PHONE 859.273.1318 CHURCH OFFICE EMAIL [email protected] CHURCH WEBSITE www.setonchurch.com FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/setonchurch YOUTUBE Search for “St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish” FLOCKNOTE TEXTS Text “Seton” to 84576 for text alerts


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PARISH SCHOOL STAFF

MAIN OFFICE PRINCIPAL Anna Martin ASSIST PRINCIPAL Kathleen Thompson OFFICE MANAGER Lori Kirkpatrick ACCOUNTANT Ida Gerson COUNSELOR Ginger Esenbock REGISTRAR Lee Walker .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... SCHOOL OFFICE 859.273.7827 SCHOOL WEB www.setonstars.com Individual email addresses may be found on the school website. .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... LITTLE STARS EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY INFANT ROOM Tina Haag Laykin Tucker Missy Whalen TODDLER ROOM Dorothy Shelton Micki Fielder 2-YR OLD ROOM Diana West Shahida Khatun .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL Karen Graves DIRECTOR PRE-K 3 YR Kelly Laungani Becky Blandford PRE-K 4 YR Karen Graves Mimi Fetko KINDERGARTEN Sue Pescatore .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... ELEMENTARY 1ST GRADE Nancy Fessler Kristen Marshall 2ND GRADE Kim Carter 3RD GRADE Trista Cochran 4TH GRADE Amy Brown

4TH GRADE Maribeth Loveless 5TH GRADE Kathleen Thompson Kiera McEvoy .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... MIDDLE Kim Brown Embry Jansen Margie Maloney Leslie Mudd Kelly Rowe Ida Terrazas Ellen Tipton .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... ENCORE ART Fran Riddell BAND Lawrence Banks MUSIC Amy Black PRIMARY LIBRARY Susan Whalen SPANISH Kary Fernandez TECHNOLOGY Julie Geraci & INT LIBRARY P.E. Lauren Burrell .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... ADDITIONAL STAFF ACADEMIC STRAT SUPPORT Ginger Esenbock AFTER-CARE Micki Fielder CUSTODIAN Buddy Berryman ELEM READING Erin Lennon SPECIALIST LUNCHROOM Traci Steele Laura Williamson .. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ..... ..... TEACHING ASSISTANTS Kary Fernandez Marie Johnston Lee Walker Susan Whalen Chris Yorkey


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...........................................................................................................PRAYER & DEVOTION DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS CONTACT Ida Terrazas | [email protected] Receive the Daily Readings by email. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CONTACT Dian Crane | [email protected] Every Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM followed by Mass at 5:30 PM. We encourage individuals and/or families to visit any time during Adoration. Please email if you are interested in committing to a specific hour as an Adorer or to receive more information. PADRE PIO PRAYER NETWORK CONTACT Mary Oliva | [email protected] Charles Hornback | [email protected] Jean Reiling | [email protected] | 859.619.2874 An email prayer circle of approximately 200 prayer warriors, most within our parish. Please call to join the network as a prayer warrior, or receive more information. To have messages mailed via the US Post Office please call the parish office, 859.273.1318. ...........................................................................................................LITURGY AND WORSHIP ALTAR SERVER CONTACTS Amy Burton | [email protected] | 859.312.5471 Bob Farquhar | [email protected] | 859.271.3905 Assist the priest and other ministers on the altar during the celebration of the Mass. Open to those in the fourth grade or older who have made their First Com-munion. Preparation and training is required/provided.


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ART AND ENVIRONMENT CONTACT Karen Early | [email protected] | 859.351.7149 Connie Weikel | [email protected] | 859.489.5791 As a ministry to the worshiping assembly, this committee strives to become more knowledgeable of the beauty of our symbolic heritage and the use of art to en-hance the community’s worship. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD CONTACT Katie Farrington | [email protected] | 859.333.8889 During the 8:45am Mass, children ages 4 to 8 are invited to gather and be escort-ed to the back room of church to listen to the Liturgy of the Word for Children. The readings reflect the same message, but at a level the children can easily under-stand. Training is available for those who love children and wish to share the Gospel with them. COMMUNION MINISTRY TO SICK AND HOMEBOUND CONTACT Joe Copeck | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 224 Trained Eucharistic ministers go to homes, hospitals and nursing homes to bring the Eucharist to those who are not able to worship with us on the weekend. Prep-aration and training is required/provided. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION CONTACTS Bev Hilton | [email protected] | 859.273.7734 Mary Jo Hafendorfer | [email protected] | 859.523.8109 Assist the ordained ministers in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass. Ministers must be 16 or older, be registered parishioners of SEAS, and be fully initiated Catholics in order to participate. Preparation and training is re-quired/provided. HOSPITALITY MINISTRY CONTACTS Gina Runnels | [email protected] | 859.312.6990 Ellen Tipton | [email protected] | 859.552.6419 Greet and welcome visitors and parishioners as we gather for worship, take up the collection, distribute bulletins and straighten up the church after each Mass. Preparation and training is required/provided.


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LECTOR CONTACTS Dee Jones | [email protected] | 859.492.3237 Dc. Spencer Parrott | [email protected] | 859.433.4304 Proclaim the Word of God in the Scriptures during Mass, and read the Interces-sory Prayers. A Lector is expected to prayerfully prepare in advance of their scheduled commitment. Preparation and training is required/provided.

LITURGY COMMITTEE CONTACT Amy Burton | [email protected] | 859.312.5471 Made up of the leaders of the liturgical ministries to promote and enrich the liturgical life of the parish by bringing the community together to praise and be nourished through the Eucharist. This committee, with the pastor, strive to devel-op liturgies that will encourage full and active participation from our community. MUSIC MINISTRY CONTACT Adam Beeken | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 229 All members of the congregation are strongly encouraged to share their musical gifts by participating in various choirs and musical groups.

Adult Choir Leads the music at the Sunday morning Masses three times a month as well as during Advent, Lent, and Holy Week. Rehearsals are in the church on Wednesday Evening from 7:00-8:30pm during the school year in the church. Childcare is available upon request.

Youth Music Ensemble Open to all youth in grades 6 -12. Rehearsals are on Sunday evenings in the church. Instrumental rehearsal from 4:15-5:00 PM and vocal rehearsal from 5:00 – 6:00 PM during the school year. This group leads music at Mass once a month and assists with a Christmas and Easter Mass.

Children’s Choir Open to all children grades K - 5. Rehearsals are in the school music room on Sundays from 5:00-6:00pm during the school year. This group leads music at Mass twice a semester and assists with a Christmas and Easter Mass.


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Handbell Choir Open to any music readers and No experience with hand-bells is required. Rehearsals are in the back room of the church on Wednes-days from 5:45-6:45pm during the school year. This group leads music at weekend Masses once a month and plays at Christmas and Easter.

Contemporary Music Ensemble Leads music at 11:15 AM Mass 2-3 times a month. Members meet to rehearse an hour before Mass and include singers and instrumentalists. Cantors Individual singers who can lead weekend and special Masses as needed. They can also serve the function of proclaiming the Psalms and other sung texts at our liturgies. Training will be provided for Cantors.

Instrumentalists People who offer their ability to play a musical instrument on a short term or occasional basis. Instruments include but are not limited to piano, guitar, percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings, etc.

Brass Guild People who play brass instruments and are willing to offer their talent in worship for weekend and special Masses. This group meets once a month at a time convenient for its members.

SANCTUARY MINISTRY CONTACT Ida Terrazas | [email protected] | 859.948.0377 Serve the Church by caring for the house of worship, which may include cleaning and custodial care, providing care for the linens and vessels used during the litur-gies, and setting up for all liturgies. Preparation and training is required/provided.


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...........................................................................................................PARISH LIFE CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH (CRHP) pronounced “Chirp” CONTACT Lew Whalen | [email protected] A spiritual renewal weekend designed to help individuals grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with others in their faith community. CRHP is a process designed to bring members of a parish together to experience personal conversion and Christian community. Just as all of our other commitments need renewal, so does our commitment to Christ if we are to be faithful followers. COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS CONTACT Kathy Owens | [email protected] | 859.223.7138 Families and individuals prepare, serve and clean up for coffee and doughnuts, before and after each Mass on Sunday morning. This also provides time to wel-come and socialize with parishioners and visitors. Sign up is done via email to Kathy Owens at above address. Preparation and orientation is provided.

COUNTRY FAIR CONTACTS Dee Jones | [email protected] Donna Farquhar | [email protected] An annual fundraiser for the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton campus, needs MANY vol-unteers for the 4-day event, that starts the Thursday after Memorial Day. It is a great way to meet other parishioners and build camaraderie! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (K of C) CONTACT Jim Jackson | [email protected] | 859.523.3802 Uniting men in their faith, and guided by four principles of charity, unity, fraterni-ty and patriotism. The K of C provides for Catholic families in times of need, volunteer labor for projects, conducts several fundraisers and engage in fraternal and social events. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE CONTACT Mary Katherine Mitchell | [email protected] | Members plan and lead parishioners in carrying out special events throughout the year such as receptions for various occasions.


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INFORMATION DESK CONTACT Amy Burton | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 Volunteers are needed to provide a positive welcome and answer questions to Seton visitors and members. Volunteers can set their own hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM year-round. Participants should be friendly, like to meet new people, be able to give directions, provide assistance by phone or in person, and be knowledgeable and comfortable with the campus layout.

...........................................................................................................RELIGIOUS FORMATION / EDUCATION INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION CATECHIST CONTACT Jayne Morris | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 225 Preparing parents for the Baptism of their children through catechesis and group discussion of the history and meaning of the sacrament, as well as the responsibili-ties of parents in teaching and forming their children in the faith. Class is offered once every two months and catechists are called upon to lead the class every few months. PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP) CONTACT Jayne Morris | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 225 Providing Catholic religious education for students in grades kindergarten through five who attend public and private schools, this program introduces a student to habits of prayer, worship, and liturgical celebrations. Volunteer cate-chists are trained in the program and provided materials for the age group they will teach. Wednesday evenings, September-May, 6:30 – 7:30 PM RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) CONTACT Joe Copeck | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 224 The RCIA process provides an opportunity for adults seeking initiation (Unbaptized) or full Communion (Baptized Christian) with the Church to learn about the Catholic faith. Inquiry sessions will be Monday night 7:00 - 8:00 PM, and may be joined any time, just call the office for an appointment to register. Those al-ready baptized will move through the sessions according to their need to be brought into full Communion with the Catholic Church.


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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CATECHIST CONTACTS Jayne Morris | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 225 Providing support and leadership for sacramental preparation of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTEER CONTACT Lori Kirkpatrick | [email protected] | 859.273.7827 ext. 237 Many opportunities are available to be involved at Seton Catholic School, from simple tasks like being a lunch monitor or shelving library books, to more in-volved responsibilities of coaching sports, or joining a committee like Evening with the Stars or Boosters. A great way to meet the school staff and other parents.

STEP BY STEP STUDENT STEWARDSHIP CONTACT Kathy Fetko | [email protected] | 859.312.3593 Parents and adults help school children learn about Stewardship as a way of life. Each grade has a theme that makes students aware of community needs and given opportunities to serve those needs. Volunteers work with the teachers throughout the year to focus on the theme through presentations, speakers, and hands on experiences. The program is based on our gratitude to God for our blessings and our need and responsibility to give back to God through loving service to others. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CONTACT Jayne Morris | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 225 Cat.Chat VBS puts “Catholicism into Vacation Bible School”. The vision of Cat.Chat VBS is to see kids and families experience Jesus through the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith in a fun and faith-filled way. It offers hands-on prac-tical resources that entertain and teach the basics of the Catholic faith to kids. Each program has solid Catholic content that was created by Catholics who want to see the New Evangelization come alive. All references come from the Cate-chism of the Catholic Church, Scripture, life and teachings of the saints and inspi-rations from the Holy Spirit! There is also an overview of the day for parents and children to journey together and share in the VBS experience. The resources and presentations are aimed for families and kids pre-kindergarten to grade 5.


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...........................................................................................................FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY ANNULMENTS CONTACTS Fr. Danny Schwendeman | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 223 Joe Copeck | 859.273.1318 ext. 224 Dc. Matt Coriale | 859.433.3001 Dc. Bob Joice | 859.273.3434 Diana Joice | 859.273.3434 Dc. Mark Woelfel | 859.494.3045 Please contact any one of the above who have been trained to guide a person through the annulment process. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY CONTACT Joe Copeck | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 224 Bereavement ministers may offer the ministry of presence by spending time with those who are grieving, by being there to listen, by sharing information and by keeping in touch with cards and phone calls. This ministry also coordinates an All Souls Day Mass, funeral pre-planning workshops, and card ministry. Bereavement Ministers assist Elizabeth Ministers and the Diocesan Ministry of Consolation with an annual Naming Ceremony for families who have experienced miscarriage, abortion or premature infant death. CIRCLE OF CARE CONTACT Diane Benezet | [email protected] | 859.272.1138 Working with Bereavement Ministry when a parishioner dies, this ministry pro-vides a dish or other food item for a luncheon offered to the family following the funeral and/or provide people to stay at the home of the family during the visita-tion or funeral if needed. From time to time members are called upon to assist parish families in crisis by providing meals.


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DIVORCED, SEPARATED AND WIDOWED CONTACT [email protected] | 859.223.5855 We do not have an active group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, so parishioners are referred to the Journey of Hope support group at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Journey of Hope is a 15-week program that addresses concerns of divorced or sepa-rated Catholics, offers support and discusses important issues that arise from a divorce. Strong emphasis is placed on prayer, scripture and Catholic Church teachings that lead to healing and a better relationship with Christ. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT CONTACT Joe Copeck | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 224 Programs are offered to couples in the parish to enrich and strengthen their marriages. Parish couples are also encouraged to take advantage of diocesan and national programs such as Worldwide Marriage Encounter and Retrouvaille. Seeking married couples to help lead this ministry. MARRIAGE PREPARATION CONTACT Joe Copeck | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 224 Mentor couples facilitate a pre-marriage inventory entitled FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) that assists the bride and groom in addressing issues of importance in their relationship. Seeking mar-ried couples to meet in their homes with engaged couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. SETONITES CONTACT Joe Copeck | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 224 Parish group for adults over 50 or empty nesters, that meet several times a year. Activities include game days (board and card games), guest speakers, potlucks, day trips/outings and concerts. We invite new members and new ideas for activities.


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...........................................................................................................YOUTH MINISTRY EDGE (Middle School Youth) CONTACT Jayne Morris | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 225 An active youth ministry program for middle school students providing opportu-nities for young people to grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. Looking to recruit adults to organize and implement this program. Mondays, September-May, 7:00 – 8:30 PM HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP CONTACTS Andrea Sebastian | [email protected] Katie Shelton | [email protected] Joe Copeck | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 224 An active youth ministry program that provides opportunities for high schoolers to grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. Looking to recruit adults to organize and implement this program. ........................................................................................................... COMMUNITY OUTREACH AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS CONTACT Holli Gravatte | [email protected] A Christ-centered leadership and character development scouting program for girls ages 5-18. Our mission is to “Build women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country.” Troop KY0413 is chartered by our parish and our girls participate in service projects, badge-work and troop sponsored ac-tivities.


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BUILD CONTACT Frank Foldes | [email protected] | 859.230.3448 Dc. Bob Joice | [email protected] | 859.273.3434 Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct-Action (BUILD) is an organization of 20 religious congregations located in Lexington, Kentucky. The work of BUILD, through congregation-based community organizing, is specifi-cally designed to empower individuals to join together to make long-lasting insti-tutional changes within Lexington. Emphasis is placed on engaging those who are directly experiencing the effects of systematic problems so that they are chal-lenged and trained to build power in order to change their situation.

CATHOLIC ACTION CENTER CONTACTS Jon Keeling | [email protected] | 859.940.2854 Ellen Tipton | [email protected] | 859.552.6419 The Center is a house of hospitality that welcomes all who are in need. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Center. Helping hands and caring hearts are needed to prepare and serve food, sort donations, and be part of the ministry of presence to the marginalized and homeless of our community. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CONTACT Dc. Spencer Parrott | [email protected] | 859.433.4304 Join seven other Lexington Catholic churches in building one home for a needy family each year. It takes about three months to complete the home with con-structions beginning in August with completion in late October/early November. The ministry provides financial support and volunteers to build the house.


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RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE CONTACTS Jayne Morris | [email protected] | 859.273.1318 ext. 225 The members, in response to the Gospel of Life, are committed to prayer, educa-tion and action in defense of life. We attempt to foster an awareness of the sancti-ty and dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death. We are dedicat-ed to observing and promoting the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church on all life issues, including but not limited to abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, assisted suicide, death penalty and stem cell research. We CHOOSE life. We DEFEND life. We LOVE life.

SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS CONTACT Andrew Stachon | [email protected] A program, for boys age 11-17, helping to develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, citizenship skills and religious values that influence their adult lives. CUB SCOUTS CONTACTS Steve Burton | [email protected] | 859.221.8149 David Richards | [email protected] | 859.402.5061 A program, for boys grades 1-5, that teaches values, character develop-ment, patriotism, helping others, and citizenship. GIRL SCOUTS CONTACT Becky Redden | [email protected] | 859.229.8423 A program, for girls grades K-8, to build strong character, with a focus on leadership and community involvement. Ranging from Daisies to Cadettes, all of our troops are active, faith based, and leaders in the diocese for reli-gious awards.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL CONTACT Tim Lewis | [email protected] A ministry of volunteers (and their children) who feel called to extend charitable friendship, provide face to face assistance to the poor or those with sudden need in Lexington homes and serve the retired poor at the store of Ballard Towers. Most members donate two hours of service and attend one organizing meeting per month.


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...........................................................................................................COMMITTEES & COUNCILS BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE CONTACT Kevin Mussler | [email protected] The committee provides oversight for maintenance, safety, security and architec-tural integrity of the Seton Campus, with focus of keeping the church, school, hall, grounds, furnishings and equipment in good working order. Ideally, commit-tee members should have expertise in screening and hiring contractors for pro-jects. Strong ties with local community contractors and service providers are a plus. FINANCE COUNCIL CONTACT Jon Keeling | [email protected] | 859.940.2854 The Council provides advice and oversight of financial projections, capital budg-ets, operating budgets, revenue sources, investment strategies, debt financing, fixed assets and review of monthly P&L. Members perform advisory responsibili-ties as required to support finance, accounting and budgeting activities for the parish. Members serve a 3-year term and are appointed by the pastor. New mem-bers begin serving in January. LITURGY COMMITTEE CONTACT Amy Burton | [email protected] | 859.312.5471 Made up of the leaders of the liturgical ministries to promote and enrich the liturgical life of the parish by bringing the community together to praise and be nourished through the Eucharist. This committee, with the pastor, strive to devel-op liturgies that will encourage full and active participation from our community. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CONTACTS Jim Reiling | [email protected] | 859.494.0728 Chair-elect 2019 Jack Jansen | [email protected] | 859.221.4210 Parish Council is the umbrella of all parish activities and has representation from each ministry and leadership committees, including Finance, Liturgy, Stewardship and School Council. The nine members, who are elected at-large (three per year), serve a 3-year term. New members begin serving in January.


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SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL CONTACT Principal Anna Martin | [email protected] | 859.273.7827 Nine members (three parent and six parish representatives) serve as an advisory council to the pastor and principal and oversee the work of three committees; Finance, Public Relations and Long Range Planning. In an effort for good communication with the parish, the School Council has representatives who serve on the Parish Coun-cil and Building and Grounds Committee. Members serve a 3-year term and are appointed by the pastor. New members begin serving in August. SPICE: SPECIAL PEOPLE IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION CONTACT Erin Lennon | [email protected] | 859.285.9129 SPICE assists parishioners with special needs to become actively involved in the life of the parish. This ministry is pastoral in nature; focusing on religious educa-tion, spiritual development and active participation in the church. The mission is to replace apathy and misunderstanding with sensitivity, welcoming and inclusion of persons with special needs or disabilities and for all to recognize the gifts that persons with special needs have to share with their faith community.

STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL CONTACTS Roger Early | [email protected] Chair-elect 2019 John Tripure | [email protected] Working with the pastor, members engage the parish to understand and live their lives as Biblical Stewards through prayer, ministry of service, and financial partici-pation. The Council nurtures an atmosphere of hospitality that actively invites parishioners to identify their unique gifts and allow opportunities to share them with our community. Members serve a 3-year term with new members beginning their service in January.


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IMPORTANT PARISH DATES 2018 - 2019 SEPTEMBER 2018 2 Labor Day 12 PREP begins 8 Baptism PREP Class 17 EDGE begins 22-23 Stewardship Commitment Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OCTOBER 2018 4-5 Seton School Fall Break 7 KOC Pancake Breakfast 8 No School: Diocesan In-service 13-14 Women’s CRHP weekend 19 Evening with the Stars 27-28 Inclusion Weekend 28 Trunk or Treat and Talent Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOVEMBER 2018 1 All Saints Day 2 All Souls Day 1-9 Seton School Book Fair 11 Veteran’s Day 11 KOC Pancake Breakfast 11 Baptism PREP Class 16-18 Seton Catholic Musical 21-23 Parish Office Closed & No School 22 Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DECEMBER 2018 2 KOC Pancake Breakfast & SPICE Bake Sale 8 Holy Day - Immaculate Conception 9 Festival of Lessons and Carols 14 Diocesan Middle School Dance 16 Community Caroling and Cookies 19 Seton School 1/2 Day (Christmas break Dec. 20 - Jan. 2) 24 Christmas Eve Masses: TBA 25 Christmas Day Mass: 10:00 AM 31 New Year’s Eve Mass: 11:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JANUARY 2019 1 Holy Day - Motherhood of Mary 3 Seton School classes resume 4 Feast Day St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 6 KOC Pancake Breakfast 21 Martin Luther King Day (Parish Office Closed & No School) 26 First Reconciliation 27-31 Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 27 - Feb. 2)

FEBRUARY 2019 1-2 Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 27 - Feb. 2) 9-10 Men’s CRHP weekend 9 Confirmation Adoration & Reconciliation 3 KOC Pancake Breakfast 15 Confirmation Prayer and Practice 17 Confirmation Mass 18 President’s Day (Parish Office Closed & No School) MARCH 2019 1 Diocesan Middle School Dance 3 KOC Pancake Breakfast 6 Ash Wednesday 8 KOC Fish Fry 14-22 Seton School Book Fair 15 KOC Fish Fry 22 KOC Fish Fry 29 KOC Fish Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2019 1-5 Seton School Spring Break 5 KOC Fish Fry 12 KOC Fish Fry 14 Palm Sunday 18 Holy Thursday (Parish Office Closed) 19 Good Friday (Parish Office Closed & No School) 20 Easter Vigil 21 Easter Sunday 22 Parish Office Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAY 2019 5 First Communion 12 Mother’s Day 17 Seton School 8th Grade Graduation 23 Seton’s Last Day of School 27 Memorial Day (Parish Office Closed) 30 Ascension 30-31 Country Fair (May 30-June 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JUNE 2019 1-2 Country Fair (May 30-June 2) 10-13 Fr. Wil’s Camping Trip 16 Father’s Day 24-28 Vacation Bible School