CFA: With sincere gratitude...

Everyone is welcome... where we’re alive in the Spirit! Todos son bienvenidos... estamos vivos en el Espíritu!

March 18th, 20185th Sunday of Lent

We want to thank all those parish family members who are committing to the Catholic Faith Appeal. There may exist those of us who cannot commit on a monthly basis. We appreciate and respect such circumstances. One time pledges and commitments are welcomed. Please pray and consider HOW St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church can assist the Diocese of Venice to continue Jesus’ mission and ministry to touch those who are experiencing challenging times. Thank you for your consideration.

Offertory for 3/04-3/05Offertory $24,758Emmaus Offertory $1,397Easter Lilies $395Building Fund $600Attendance En: 2,225 | Sp: 727 Envelopes: 506

Tootsie Roll FundraiserNext weekend the Knights are selling Tootsie Rolls to raise funds for the Able Academy. Join us!

“I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Jeremiah 31:33

“Pondré mi ley dentro de ellos y la escribiré en sus corazones, y seré su Dios, y ellos serán mi pueblo”. Jeremías 31: 33

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Rev Russell Ruggiero AdministratorE: fatherrussell@stelizabethseton.org

Fr Luis H. Pacheco Parochial VicarE: frluis@stelizabethseton.org(239) 455-3900 x207 | Spanish MinistryDiacono Roberto Landron

Carl Granieri Music MinistryE: musicminister@stelizabethseton.org

Operations Manager Jonathon Harhen x206 jharhen@stelizabethseton.orgOffice Assistant Pamela Garcia x201pgarcia@stelizabethseton.orgFinance Assistant Veronica Lewis x205Communications Damian Hanley x204info@stelizabethseton.org

Dir. Faith Formation Camilo Aguilarcgarcia@stelizabethseton.orgFaith Formation Assistant Jonah Caparros x303

Church Location 5225 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34116

Mailing Address & Office Location 5260 28th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34116Office Hours: Mon-Fri | 9 am - 4 pm

Website: www.stelizabethseton.orgPhone: (239) 455-3900Fax: (239) 455-6895Prayer Line: (239) 455-3900 x301

SES School Information www. saintelizabethseton.com

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for March 2018Formation in Spiritual Discernment: That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.

All are welcome! We’re alive in the spirit!

Knights of ColumbusMeet 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. KOC Hall @ 6120 Golden Gate Pkwy.Christian Davis, GK 239-370-1408

Due to numerous requests, we are pleased to announce the office is now accepting Mass intentions through November of 2018. We ask that all requests be made in person at this time. Come by the Church Office any time between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Events are now listed on Page 9

Mass ScheduleDaily Liturgy (Mon-Sat) 8:00 am

November-April SeasonSaturday Vigil 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm Saturday Spanish Mass 6:30 pmSunday 7: 3 0, 9:00, 11:00 am

Reconciliation SaturdayNovember - April SeasonSaturday 8:30 am & 2:00 pm Saturday Spanish 5:45 pm

Sat, Mar 24th 8 am Michael DeCosimo (D) 3 pm Blanche & Bernard Gallagher (D) 4:30 pm Regina Monghan (D) 6:30 pm Isabel Santiago (L)

Sun, Mar 18th 7:30 am Ana Polonia Mendez (D) 9 am Louis & Susan Lacare (D) 11 am Ann & Walter Fitzgerald (D)

Mon, Mar 19th 8 am George Metuszewski (D)

Tues, Mar 20th 8 am Joanne Capone (L)

Wed, Mar 21st 8 am Fortner & Mehas Families (L&D)

Thur, Mar 22nd 8 am Raymond Arsenault (D)

Fri, Mar 23rd 8 am Joseph M. Finnegan (D)

Prayer Requests We are here to pray for you 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Please calll 239-455-3900 ext. 301.

PRay the rosary

this week’sreadings

Monday through Saturday 7:25 amEvery Saturday 5:45 pm in Spanish

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal NovenaEvery Monday before the 8:00 am Mass

†Adoration†Every Tuesday after the 8:00 am Mass until 11:30 am

Divine Mercy ChapletEvery Tuesday and Friday after the 8:00 am Mass

St. Jude NovenaEvery Wednesday after the 8:00 am Mass

Litany of the Sacred HeartEvery Friday before the 8:00 am Mass

Divine Mercy Chaplet w/Mysteries of the RosaryEvery Third Saturday after the 8:00 am Mass

Lectionary: 34Reading JER 31:31-34RSP PS 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15Reading HEB 5:7-9Gospel JN 12:20-33

GoalPledged Collected

The Church’s reach is a vast and glorious force, upon which we look with awe.

$204,000$175,315$127,977

the catholic faith appeal

Next week, we begin the holiest week of the year as our journey brings us to Palm Sunday. The second collection on Palm Sunday is to support the works of our local St. Elizabeth Seton Conference of St. Vincent dePaul.

This is the major fund-raising drive of our Seton conference for the year. SVdP is a lay-based organization that is self-supported through your donations and its own fund-raising projects. We receive no funds from the Diocese as we go forward with our mission.

Last year our conference assisted the needy right here in Golden Gate with over $66,000 in mostly rent and utility payments. The need continues to be great. Those living with poverty right here within the parish boundaries of St. Elizabeth are among the neediest in Collier County.

Please consider a generous gift to help us bring the face of God to those who are the least among us. Please know that your gifts are accepted with a sense on sincere gratitude as well as our pledge that we are dedicated to using your gifts to do the most good for those that we serve. Thank you!!

This year’s Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, March 24th from 10 am-Noon. Please meet at the school field. We are still accepting candy donations up until Wednesday, March 21st.

St. Vincent dePaul of Naples

easter egg hunt 3/24

Ever wonder why the Church makes such a big deal about Marriage? Jesus performed His 1st miracle at the wedding at Cana. Maybe the Church cares so much about marriage because Jesus does. Come find out more about God’s plan for Joy, Romance and Love in YOUR marriage. You’ll be glad you did! The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in this area is at the OLPH Retreat Center in Venice May 4th - 6th. Space IS limited, so please apply early! For more information about taking a private time away, check out wwme.org or call 813-270-7832.

happily married?

Join us on the 25th of each month through Christmas in praying for a greater respect for all human life. See the scheduled Masses throughout the Diocese at www.dioceseofvenice.org/offices/respect-life/novena-of-masses-for-life.

Novena of Masses for Life spiritual adoption program project rachelDon’t suffer in silence. There is healing after abortion through Project Rachel. Contact Fonda at 239-719-7210 orproject.rachel@dioceseofvenice.org

For Respect Life questions or prayer cards, contact Jeanne Berdeaux at 941-441-1101 or berdeaux@dioceseofvenice.org

You are invited to register to spiritually adopt an unborn child in danger of abortion. Prayer cards are available at the church entrances. To register, visit the DOV website and receive monthly updates on the development of the child in the womb.

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If you did not receive or have misplaced your special Lenten/Holy Week/Easter calendar, please visit the parish office for a copy.

Friday, March 23rd: Confessions from 4 pm-8pm

Saturday, March 24th: Confessions from 9 am-Noon; 2 pm & 5:45 pm

Saturday, March 24th: Children’s Easter Egg Hunt: For children 3 years old to 12 years old at 10 am in School Field

Holy WeekMarch 29: Holy Thursday 7:00pm Mass (bilingual)

March 30: Good Friday Church will be open at Noon for silent prayer3:00pm Good Friday Services & Holy Communion (English)7:00pm Good Friday Services & Holy Communion (Spanish)

March 31: Holy Saturday11:00am Blessing of the food and Baskets | 8:30pm Easter Vigil Mass (Bilingual)April 1: Easter Sunday7:30am Mass (no music) | 9:00am Mass & 11:00am Mass | 4:00pm Mass(Spanish)

April 8: Divine Mercy Sunday2:00-2:30pm Only for Confession | 3:00pm to 3:30pm Chaplet and Reverence of Image

holy week & important Datespenance

holy land support

prayer request

This year, instead of a penance service, on Friday, March 23, from 4-8 pm, and Saturday, March 24, from 9am-Noon, we will be holding the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

A representative for Christians for the Holy Land will present works from artisans of the Christian Faith living in the Holy Land. These sisters and brothers are persecuted for their beliefs and Faith Tradition. Your purchase of items affords them to earn of living. Items may be viewed in before and after all week-end Masses on March 24 & 25.

We hold in our prayers all our construction workers who have committed themselves to our church’s and school’s restoration by working many hours and on weekends. Let us continue to pray and hope that our return will be soon.

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Attention all parishioners. Your talent and time is necessary for St Elizabeth Seton Community for our greatest prayer – The Mass. When we are baptized, we (or our parents and/or godparents) promise our commitment to share in Jesus’ ministry as Prophet (Witness); Priest (self-consecrated); and King (Servant).

We are in need of Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, and sacristans. Please seriously consider how God’s talent to you can serve our community.

Altar servers: Those who have received Baptism and Eucharist and presently in second grade and up.

Lectors: Those who have received Baptism and Eucharist and presently in sixth grade and up.

Ushers: Those who have received Baptism and from first grade and up.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Sacristans: Those who have received Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation and sixteen old and up.

we need you! give your time & Talent in the mass

“...But whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst...” John 4:14

Do you feel on edge? Like something is missing in your life? Could that be a yearning in your soul, aching to have a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ? Come to the Living Water Prayer Group on Mondays from 7 pm-8 pm in the Faith Formation office (FF). Come find the peace that comes from knowing Christ.

Time is limited to participate in St. Elizabeth Seton’s Easter Lilies Memorial! Memorializing is a prayerful and wonderful way to remember your living and deceased family members and friends during the Church’s most holy and solemn season- Easter. Your memorializing assists in beautifying our sacred space. Interested parties should fill out the envelopes located in the gym lobby or visit the parish office.

living waterprayer group

easter lillies

We are here to pray for you 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Please calll 239-455-3900 ext. 301. Prayer Requests

sacramentsMarriagesArrangements must be made six months in advance by calling the Parish Office.

BaptismsPlease call the Parish Office for further information.

the knights’ fish fry is back!It’s that time of the year again...

Our Annual Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry!The KOC are hosting St. Elizabeth Seton’s Fish Fry with an array of dishes and still ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR ONLY $12.00! Join for the fellowship, fun, and food. Open from 5-7pm in our St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School Cafeteria. Join the fun before or after praying the Stations of the Cross. Cash bar for BEER & WINE. Last event is March 23rd - don’t miss it!

We want to thank the Knights of Columbus and ALL SES School and Parish volunteers for their dedication and hard work. Don’t miss this last chance for fellowship, fun, and fantastic fish!

Clase de Biblia Para Adultos

Horario De MisasMisas en Inglés 8:00 amLunes a Sabado

Sábado 3:00 & 4:30 pm

Domingo 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am

Misa en Español 6:30 pmSábados

Las fotos de la Confirmación y de la Prime-ra Comunión están aquí en la Oficina de la Iglesia. Por favor venga durante las horas normales de oficina para recogerlos.

Los Miercoles de 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Salon de Clase #7)Profesor: Padre Luis H. Pacheco

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¿Sabía usted que Migrant Endowment & Foundation for the Care of the Migrant Poor es una fuente de fondos proporcionados por la Diócesis de Venice para proporcionar asistencia y aclimatación a las comunidades de migrantes en nuestra Diócesis?

Vamos a empezar una clase para enseñar e leer y a escribir en Español ADULTOS Hispanos. Muchos adultos de nuestra comunidad son analfabetos y los vamos a ayudar a superar esa minusvalía. Por favor, ayúdemnos con sus oraciones. Las clases son de 7:00 a 8:00 p.m. los Martes en el salón #8 de la escuelita empezando el 30 de Enero.

Gracias. Padre Luis H. Pacheco

Migrant Endowment & Foundation for the Care of the Migrant Poor

CLASES PARA APRENDER A LEER Y ESCRIBIR EN ESPAÑOL

• ¡El tiempo está limitado para participar en el Memorial de los Lirios de Pascua de St. Elizabeth Seton! La memoralización es una forma maravillosa de oración y de recordar a sus familiares y amigos vivos y fallecidos durante la temporada más santa y solemne de la Iglesia, la Pascua. Su memoralización ayuda a embellecer nuestro espacio sagrado. Las partes interesadas deben completar los sobres ubicados en el vestíbulo del gimnasio o visitar la oficina parroquial.

• Recuerden que el fin de semana del Domingo de Ramos (24 y 25 de Marzo) hay una segunda colecta para la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl. Considere cómo puede ser generoso y ayudar a aquellos a quienes SVdP apoya.

• Un representante de Christians for Holy Land presentará trabajos de artesanos de la Fe cristiana que viven en Tierra Santa. Estas hermanas y hermanos son perseguidos por sus creencias y su tradición de fe. Su compra de artículos les permite ganarse la vida. Los artículos pueden verse antes y después de todas las Misas del fin de semana el 24 y 25 de marzo.

• Queremos agradecer a todos aquellos miembros de la familia de la parroquia que están comprometidos con la Campaña de Fe Católica. Puede existir alguno de nosotros que no podemos comprometernos mensualmente. Agradecemos y respetamos tales circunstancias. Las promesas y los compromisos de una sola vez son bienvenidos. Por favor oren y consideren CÓMO la Iglesia Católica St. Elizabeth Seton puede ayudar a la Diócesis de Venice a continuar la misión y el ministerio de Jesús para tocar a aquellos que están pasando por tiempos difíciles. Gracias por su consideración.

• Rezamos y ponemos en nuestras oraciones a todos los trabajadores de la construcción que se han comprometido con la restauración de nuestra Iglesia y la escuela y que han trabajado muchas horas y muchos fines de semana. Continuemos orando y esperamos que nuestro regreso a las instalaciones parroquiales sea pronto.

anuncios generales

The issue of the obnoxious interest rates charged by pay-day lenders is one that has a terrible negative effect on the poor in Naples, in Florida and all over the country. Often those in need of immediate cash become victims of this practice through loans that with compounding can exceed 300%. The Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would raise to even higher levels, the interest caps currently in place.

SVdP has long advocated for reform in this industry. These usurious loans only serve to create even more debt for those who can simply not afford it.

I would sincerely appreciate you spending a few short moments to visit the following website and voice your displeasure with this bill to your state legislator(s).

http://www.flaccb.org/florida-catholic-advocacy-network Thanks for all you do for Seton and for your support of SVdP. -Chuck | cdrago@svdpnaples.org

predatory lending

Pueden inscribirse en la parroquia todos los Sábados después de la Misa en Español en el salón de entrada de la Iglesia. Gracias por hacerse miembros de nuestra familia. Dios lo bendiga! -Padre Luis H. Pacheco

Bautizos Para poder bautizar en nuestra comunidad, la familia tiene que estar registrada en la parroquia un mínimo de tres meses antes del Bautismo con asistencia regular a la Santa Misa. Por favor, al registrarse en la parroquia, utilizar los sobres con el número de su familia en la colecta como prueba de participación y de asistencia a la Santa Misa.

Matrimonios Se debe hacer una cita con el Padre Luis para abrir el expediente matrimonial por lo menos 6 meses antes de la fecha de Boda. Hay que estar registrados en la parroquia un mínimo de seis meses antes de abrir el expediente matrimonial con asistencia regular a la Santa Misa. Se necesitan las partidas de bautismo ACTUALIZADAS no más de seis meses y han de ser originales, no copias.

Quinceañeras Las quinceañeras tienen que haber hecho la Primera Comunión y necesitan comprobante de haberlo hecho. La familia tiene que estar inscrita en la parroquia un mínimo de seis meses antes de reservar la Iglesia para la quinceañera con asistencia regular a la Santa Misa y ha de estar activa o en la doctrina o en el grupo juvenil o en un grupo parroquial con asistencia regular comprobada.

Confesiones El Padre Luis confiesa por 1 hora todos los Sábados antes de la Santa Misa. Aquellos que deseen confesarse, por favor, llegar a la Iglesia por lo menos media hora antes de la Santa Misa.

Hemos enviado por correo regular el estado de contribuciones para fines de impuestos a nuestros feligreses. Si aún no ha recibido su estado, puede pasar por la oficina de la iglesia y estaremos gustosos de imprimirle una copia.

Bienvenidos, nuevos Feligreses!

Estado de contribuciones para impuestos

Llamados a ServirDonde puedas invertir tus dones, hazlo y ganarás un tesoro en el Cielo. Si quieres estar más cerca de Dios, aquí tienes los diferentes ministerios donde puedes in-vertir tus talentos, tus dones y tu tiempo.

Coordinador General de la Comunidad Hispana Padre Luis H. Pacheco 239-455-3900 ext. 207

Ministros Extraordinarios de la EucaristíaAlejandro Santiago 239-307-9261Silvia Ortiz 239-777-1889

Ministerio de Música de EmaúsFrancisco Castillo 239-601-6358

Ministerio de UjieresMiguel Martínez 239-821-5891

Ministerio del RosarioVicente Saavedra Norma Flores 239-784-3081

Ministerio del Grupo de OraciónElio Gorrostieta 239-404-9195

Ministerio de Emaús HombresFreddy Zavala 239-330-0929Javier Aguilar 239-919-7035

Ministerio de Emaús MujeresErika Saldaña 239-404-5136Marcelina Rodríguez 239-692-1354

Lunes, 19 de Marzo7:00-9:00pm Hombres de Emaús (SG)Martes, 20 de Marzo7:00 pm clase de alfabetización para adultos (salón 8vo grado)7:00 pm RICA (clase del 7mo grado)Miércoles, 21 de Marzo7:00 pm Clase de Biblia (salón 7mo grado)6:30 pm Practica del Coro (SG)6:30 pm Mujeres Emaús (SC)

Jueves 22 de Marzo6:30 pm Grupo de Oración (PC)

Viernes, 16 de Marzo7:00 pm a 5:00 pm Venta de Pesca-do Frito-Cuaresma (SC)7:00 pm Viacrucis

Sábado, 17 de Marzo5:30 pm Confesiones (SG)6:30 pm Misa (SG)

C - Iglesia FF - Formación de FeSG - GimnasioSC - Salón ParroquialCC - Capilla de NiñosMR - Cuarto de ConferenciaPC - Centro Parroquial

ESTA SEMANA EN LA IGLESIA†

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Looking for a Lenten/Easter project to support? You can help us fight child hunger through The Weekend Power Pack Food Program sponsored by Catholic Charities of Collier County.

Started in 2014, we provide a backpack stuffed with nutritious food every Friday to approximately 250 elementary school students chronically at risk of hunger over the weekend when free school meals are unavailable.

We need the following individual sized items: oatmeal, powder milk, cereal, granola bars and cereal bars, animal crackers, canned ravioli, mac-n-cheese, applesauce, fruit cups, trail mix, and vegetables.

Please drop off your donated food or any monetary donations to The Judy Sullivan Family Resource Center of Catholic Charities, 3174 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34116. An alternate location is The District Office and Family Counseling Center of Catholic Charities, 2210 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples, FL 34116.

Thank you for your support! Any questions please contact Catholic Charities at (239) 455-2655 or www.catholiccharitiescc.org

The St. William Council of Catholic Women offers scholarships to residents of Collier County who plan to further their education at a Catholic College or University. The amount of the award is a minimum of $1,000 per academic year and is renewable for an additional 3 years of undergraduate study provided funds are available.

Applicants must have an affiliation with a Collier County Catholic parish verified by the pastor. College students are also eligible. Applications may be obtained at the Collier County Public Schools website: CollierSchools.net/scholarships or the St. William Church office. Deadline for return of the application is May 1. Call Dolores at 592-0528 with any questions.

need an easter project?

the knights ofcolombus

SCHOLARSHIPS available

Project Rachel Post-Abortion Reconciliation & Healing - “The retreat day itself was an awesome experience in a wonderful calming and serene environment... I felt great relief come over me and at the end of the day I felt pure and clean.” (words of Project Rachel retreatant.) Call Project Rachel for confidential information about the healing available or to register for the March 24 retreat. Contact Fonda at 239-719-7210 orproject.rachel@dioceseofvenice.org. See video testimonials at www.dioceseofvenice.org/offices/respect-life/post-abortion-help.

“Witnessing Faith with Bishop Dewane” - Join Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, for his monthly radio program on Relevant Radio. Listen anywhere online at RelevantRadio.com. The program will continue to air on the last Friday of each month.

Mass for Victims of Child Abuse - April is Child Abuse Awareness Prevention Month, and in conjunction with the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Diocese of Venice will hold a Mass for Victims of Child Abuse on Tuesday, April 10 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples at 9:00 a.m. This is the 11th consecutive year this Mass will be held in the Diocese. All are encouraged to attend.

Camp Veritas is a Catholic one-week play-and-pray sleep away summer camp for teens going into 7th to 12th grades, with four USA locations and one location in Ireland. This summer, we are excited to announce that we will open a new site in the State of Florida! Camp Veritas Florida will be held from June 10-14, 2018, at the beautiful Lake Placid Camp and Conference Center in Lake Placid. Confirmation and Youth Groups are welcome! Enrollment is now open! Regular rate is $350, and the early bird rate (if paid in full by April 1, 2018) is $300. (The fee includes meals and lodging!) Volunteers, including lay volunteers, religious, and clergy (must be over 18 years old) are needed and attend for FREE! More details can be found at www.campveritas.org.

diocesan events

Marzo 18, 2018 - Domingo Clases de Preparación Sacramental (SP Classes)Estas clases son para aquellos estudiantes que reciben su 1ra Comunión o su Confirmación este año y se encuentran en su 2do año de Formación en la Fe. (Se espera la presencia de los padres de familia).

1ra COMUNION Hay dos grupos con horario distinto:Estudiantes en 2do a 5to grado. Horas: 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 am Grupo 1)Estudiantes en 6to a 11vo grado. Horas: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (Grupo 2)

CONFIRMACIÓN Para quienes reciben la Confirmación este año hay solo un grupo.Estudiantes en 10mo and 11avo grado. Horas: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Marzo 24, 2018 – Sábado Caza de huevos de Pascua de 10AM a 12PM

Marzo 25, 2018 - FF, MSYG, HSYG celebrada en horarios regulares.

Abril 1, 2018 - Domingo No hay clases

Fechas del Retiro de Primera Comunión (2018)El Retiro de Primera Comunión será DURANTE la clase de Preparación Sacramental en Abril 15.Para los Grados 2-5, Abril 15 a las 9:15AM - 11:15 AM Para los Grados 6-11, April 15 a las 11:30AM - 1:30 PM

Fecha del Ensayo para Primera Comunión - (2018)Para el Grado 2, Viernes, Abril 20 a las 5:30 PM en el Centro ParroquialPara el Grado 3, Viernes, Abril 20 a las 7:00 PM en el Centro ParroquialPara los Grados 4-5, Viernes, Abril 27 a las 5:30 PM en el Centro ParroquialPara los Grados 6-11, Viernes, Abril 27 a las 7:00 PM en el Centro Parroquial

Fechas de la Celebración de Primera Comunión - (2018)Para los de 2do Grado, Abril 21 a las 9:30 AM en la IglesiaPara los de 3er Grado, Abril 21 a las 11:30 AM en la IglesiaPara los Grados 4-5, Abril 28 a las 9:30 AM en la IglesiaPara los Grados 6-11, Abril 28 a las 11:30 AM en la Iglesia

March 18, 2018 - Sunday Sacramental Preparation Classes (SP Classes)These classes are for those students who are going to receive 1st Communion or Confirmation this year and are in their 2nd Year of Faith Formation. (Parents must come as well.)

1st COMMUNION There are two groups and two times:Students in 2nd to 5th grade. Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 am. (Group 1) Students in 6th to 11th grade. Hours: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (Group 2)

CONFIRMATION For those who will receive their Confirmation this year.Students in 10th and 11th grade. Hours: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Group 1)

March 24, 2018 - Easter Egg Hunt from 10AM – 12PM

March 25, 2018 - FF, MSYG, HSYG held at regularly scheduled times.

April 1, 2018 - Sunday No Classes

First Communion Retreat Dates (2018)The First Communion Retreat is DURING the Sacramental Preparation Class on April 15.For Grades 2-5, April 15 at 9:15AM - 11:15 AM in the Parish CenterFor Grades 6-11, April 15 at 11:30AM - 1:30 PM in the Parish Center

First Communion Rehearsal Date (2018)For Grade 2, Friday, April 20 at 5:30 PM in the Parish CenterFor Grade 3, Friday, April 20 at 7:00 PM in the Parish CenterFor Grades 4-5, Friday, April 27 at 5:30 PM in the Parish CenterFor Grades 6-11, Friday, April 27 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center

First Communion Celebration Dates (2018)For 2nd Graders, April 21 at 9:30 AM in the ChurchFor 3rd Graders, April 21 at 11:30 AM in the ChurchFor Grades 4-5, April 28 at 9:30 AM in the ChurchFor Grades 6-11, April 28 at 11:30 AM in the Church

eventsMon, Mar 197 pm Spanish Emmaus Group (SG)7 pm Prayer Group (FF)

Tues, Mar 206 pm Boys’ Scout (S #6)7 pm Adult Literacy Sp. Speaking (S #8)7 pm RICA (Spanish) (S #7)

Weds, Mar 21 8:30 am Eng Bible Study (FF)6 pm Spanish EM (SC)6:30 pm Sp Choir Practice (SG)7 pm Sp Bible Study (S #7)

Thurs, Mar 223 pm Eng Children’s Choir (SG)6:30 pm Sp Prayer Group (SC)6:30 pm RCIA (English) (FF)7 pm English Adult Choir (SG)

Fri, Mar 234-9 pm Reconciliation (SG)4:30 pm Eng. Stations of the Cross (SG)5-7pm FISH FRY (SC)7 pm Sp. Stations of the Cross (SG)

Sat, Mar 249am-Noon Reconciliation (SG)10am-Noon Easter Egg Hunt (in School field)

Building CodesC - ChurchCC - Children’s ChapelFF - Faith FormationMR - Meeting RoomO - OfficePC - Parish CenterSC - School CafeteriaS - SchoolSG - School Gymnasium

Faith Formation

Formación en la Fe

Since its establishment in 1981, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School has offered high academic standards, as well as spiritual nourishment and growth for our students. We are proud of the performance of our faculty and staff, as well as the involved participation and support of our parents.

-Maria Niebuhr | Principal

We invite you to tour our beautiful Naples campus and learn how the Seton difference can change your child’s life! To request a tour, contact Maria Niebuhr at 239-455-2262 or niebuhr@seseton.org

• Florida-certified teachers who teach to the student, not to a standardized test

• Low student-teacher ratios• Seton students’ annual assessment

tests place each child at least one year above their current grade level

• After Care available until 5:30 pm• Secure, gated facilities• Full athletic program & huge gym • Time-honored Catholic traditions• 1:1 iPad program for 5th - 8th grade• State-of-the-art technology

St Elizabeth Seton Catholic SchoolEnriching minds and empowering souls for over 30 years.

The gate of heaven is very low; only the humble can enter it. -SESPage 10 | St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

Help SES Rebuild and Restore.Memorial Pavers can make adifference in our future.St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School has Memorial Pavers available. This program provides an opportunity for those seeking to assist us in our reparation and restoration from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. Contact the school at 239-455-2262 to inquire and support our recovery. Download the form here: http://saintelizabethseton.com/pavers/

Keep Catholic School education alive in Golden Gate! The school is an integral part of our parish’s ministry, and your contribution will guarantee that SES remains a vital agent in our children’s and community’s lives.

Please contact the school or parish office for more information. Forms also will be provided in the gym at all daily and weekend Masses. Thank you for your consideration.

Blessings, Maria Neibur, Principal