St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF
ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON
Building the Kingdom in Plano, Texas

Welcome

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Thursday, February 2
7:00 a.m. Mass with Blessing of the Candles

On this day Christ's faithful people, with candles in their hands, go out and meet the Lord and to acclaim him with Simeon, who recognized Christ as "the light to reveal God to the nations."

Memorial for St. Blaze
Friday, February 3
(optional)
Blessing of the Throats
7:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses

Parish Activity Highlights and News

New Scripture Study
The Gospel of St. Mark

Sundays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting in Room 104 of the Faith Formation Center
Beginning Sunday, January 29

Cost: $15 for your Study Guide & Commentary
RSVP to eneubauer@eseton.org
Drop-ins are always welcome as well

Click Here for more info

Please Read

Bishop Farrell asks that we all be aware of the latest Department of Health and Human Services ruling that is a direct violation of the First Amendment rights of the Catholic faithful. Please make it a point to read this letter from our bishop.

Bishop's Letter

Read More about the Forum...

Baby Banks Are Due

Containers will be in the Church lobby during the weekend Masses in January to collect Baby Banks. The Baby Banks must be turned in by February 1, 2012 to be eligible for prize drawings. Please do not leave the Baby Bank in the lobby if there is no container. They can be turned in at any Parish Office during the week. Read More...

Thanks for your participation & generous support of pregnant mothers in need

On the weekends of February 5, 12 and 19, all are invited to bring last year's palms to church. Baskets will be in the foyer to place your palms in.

Please join us on February 21, at 8:30 p.m. for the burning of the palms in the courtyard at the FFC at the end of Mardi Gras. The ashes will be used for our Ash Wednesday Masses.

Mark Your Calendar!

Click on the link to find out more about our upcoming major events that build our Seton Community. Come join us!


Women's Retreat 2012 Daughters of God Called to Be Faithful Sat., Feb 18 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at Prince of Peace Read More...	Seton Men's Club Casino Festival 2012 Sat., Feb 18 7:00 p.m. FFC Gym Read More...	Mardi Gras Tues., Feb 21 5:30 -8:30 p.m. FFC Read More...	Seton Soles 5K Walk/Run Saturday, April 14

This Week's Events

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Jan 27-28, 2012
STARTS: 9:30 PM ENDS: 7:00 AM
Middle School "Winter Warm-up" Lock-in

6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to join other Middle School Youth for a great night of Fun, Games, Food, and Friends!!! Friends are welcome too!!!

Jan 30, 2012
7:30 PM
Taizé Prayer Service

Taizé Prayer is meditative prayer done in a communal setting using simple chants and periods of silence. It creates an environment for encountering the mystery of God. Come join us in this inviting and unique type of prayer.

Feb 3, 2012
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
First Friday Holy Hour

Setons Ark Preschool

Seton's Ark Preschool

and Seton Childcare

Limited Openings for Seton's Ark Preschool are Still Available!
Classes for 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds
9:00 a.m. - Noon

If you are looking for a NAEYC Accredited Catholic Preschool, please come by and see our wonderful school.

Also Available the NEW Seton Childcare
7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
click here for more info.

To arrange a private tour, or for more information please call 972-596-5505 x4268 or email ckruep@eseton.org or click here: Seton's Ark.

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CATHOLICS COME HOME
We Are Family. Welcome Home.
If you have been away from the Catholic Church, are interested in becoming Catholic, or simply want to help or grow in your faith, we invite you to visit our Catholics Come Home page...Click Here

Addresses & Phones

Church Address:
2700 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75023
Phone: 972-596-5505

Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday

Pastor:
Father Bruce Bradley

Parochial Vicar:
Father John Szatkowski

For Addresses and Locations of the Parish Offices and Seton Faith Formation Center click:

Staff Directory & Contact Info.

Location & Maps

Contact Us

Mass Times

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday Vigil...........5:00 p.m.
Sunday.....................7:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
(Youth Mass) 6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.

DAILY MASSES

Monday...................7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Tuesday..................8:30 a.m.
Wednesday.............8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Thursday................7:00 a.m.
Friday.....................7:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Saturday................8:30 a.m

RECONCILIATION

Friday............1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday .........3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY ADORATION

Friday..7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

TAIZÉ PRAYER SERVICE

Usually on the Fourth Monday
of the Month at 7:30 p.m.
(click here for Taizé schedule)

Holy Day Mass Times

Daily Readings (USCCB)

Daily Reading Podcast

Note: the Clergy Schedule is now published on the Mass Times page

TV Mass for Shut-Ins:
Heart of the Nation is now broadcasting the Catholic TV Mass in Dallas/Ft. Worth on KFWD-TV, Ch. 52 (Channel 14 on Verizon Channel 14 or 22 on Time Warner) onSunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

Also on the Global Catholic Television Network, EWTN, which can be found at:
AT&T U-Verse Channel 562
Time Warner Cable Channel 18 & 140
Verizon FIOS Channel 285

Liturgical Vestments

Liturgical
Vestments

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has ordered matching vestments and a funeral pall for each of the Liturgical Seasons.

You are invited to make a donation in your name or the name of a loved one. All Memorial Names will be inscribed on a plaque that will hang in the vesting sacristy. Before each Mass, you or your loved one will be remembered by the vesting priest.

Click for Brochure

If you wish to donate,
please contact Marissa Walton
in the Office of Development
at 972-596-5505 (X4234)
or mwalton@eseton.org

New on Seton's Website!

Check out this weekly newsletter, with reflections based on the week's Sunday readings, meditations, Profiles in Faith and suggestions of how both adults and children can incorporate the teachings in their daily lives.

Click here for this week's edition of
The Faith Connection

Come prepare your heart to receive Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass.

Contemporary & Traditional Songs

Acoustic Praise and Worship will resume after Christmas on Sunday, January 8, 2011.

Men's Club Scholarships

Men's Club Scholarship Program
Is Now Accepting Applications
Application Deadline is March 31

The Seton Men’s Club is offering scholarships to qualified youth. Scholarships for $1,000 will be awarded to three 8th grade students attending a Catholic High School in the fall of 2012. Scholarships for $2,000 will be awarded to six high school seniors attending a college or university in 2012. A four-year college scholarship for $1,250 per year will also be awarded. All scholarships will be awarded to the most deserving applicants based on spirituality, leadership, community service and academic qualities. For complete details and qualifications, click here:

Men's Club Scholarships