St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

Serving Simpsonville, Mauldin, Fountain Inn and Five Forks, SC

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Ministries

Safe Haven

THE VOLUNTEER’S CODE OF CONDUCT STATES THAT ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A SAFE HAVEN CLASS PRIOR TO ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT WITH ANY MINISTRY OR ORGANIZATION AT THE CHURCH.  If you are new to a ministry or organization or are considering joining. (If you are currently active in a ministry or organization and do not remember attending training, please contact the church office.) Learn more on our Safe Haven Page

 

Stewardship

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has a number of ministries that serve our family parishioners and those in need outside of the parish.  We encourage all parishioners to prayerfully select a ministry in which to participate.

Adoration

Dwayne Grassie 963-7034 email: dwaynemg@charter.net Holy Hour of Adoration First Friday following the 12:10 Mass, followed by Benediction at 2:00 PM. . For as Jesus said: “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.”  – Matthew 26:40-41

Adult Education

Bill Hudson 238-8456 whudson@charlestondiocese.org Various programs are presented throughout the year.

Altar Linens

 Corporals and purificators etc. used at Mass need to be washed and pressed. – Please contact the Church office.

Altar Servers

David Chesek 864-432-8387. For boys and girls who have made their First Communion and wish to assist at Mass.

Funeral Reception 

Laurie Wessing–989-619-4346, seasfunerals@gmail.com A luncheon meal is provided for the family and friends after the funeral service. There are no meetings to attend, just an occasional phone call. We will ask you to prepare a dish for the luncheon. You may also be asked to help serve the meal.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Zoe Hudson 414-0267. Participants need to fill out an application and submit it to Father for approval. Parishioner must be an active member of the parish for at least a year. Schedules to serve at Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation are emailed monthly. As an EM, you could also request to take Communion to the sick and shut-ins. These visits would be done as needed.

Grounds & Building

Maintenance and construction – Dan O’Shaughnessey 864-228-8678

Hospitality/Newcomers Committee:

Beth Moss, 907-2691.  This committee hosts one newcomer gathering each year and coordinates the annual church picnic.  Calls new parishioners welcome them to the parish and invite them to any upcoming events.

Parish Picnic

This is organized by the Hospitality Committee and takes place in August.

Lectors

Bruce & Heather Buono 703-772-2606. Training classes available for anyone interested in becoming a reader. Readers serve at Sunday Masses, Holy Day Masses and Special Liturgies.

Library

Library–Laurie Wessing–989-619-4346, “Assist in keeping SEAS library organized”

Music

Jen Byrne, Director of Music 864-346-6786.  Psalm 100: 1-2. Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing!” Everyone who attends St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church is invited and encouraged to sing at Mass. Please join one of our choirs and use your musical talent by singing or playing an instrument for the Lord. THE ADULT CHOIR includes singers and instrumentalists, ages 13 and older. Advanced level of instrumental playing is recommended. This choir provides weekly music for the Saturday 5:15 Vigil Masses and the Sunday Morning 9:00 and 11:00 Masses, the Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Masses, the Holy Week Masses, and the Ash Wednesday Evening Mass. The Adult Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, in the church. Please contact Jen Byrne for more information.

Respect Life

Open position.

Stewardship

Open position. Serves by educating the parish about “Time, Talent and Treasure”.

Ushers

Shaun Blake 864-757-1727. Welcome visitors and parishioners to our parish at Masses. Schedules are emailed monthly.

Weddings

Anne Witkowski 963-0651 Wedding Director required to assist the wedding party.

Women’s Bible Study

Mary Beth Culross 864-354-1815 Meets weekly, one morning group and one evening gro

Youth Groups

seasyouth2@gmail.com  Keep checking website for updates.

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