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2015-2016

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The front door…

The back door…

The side door that leads to the chapel…

The windows upstairs and down…

All open to your coming. ~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

This booklet was created by the Stewardship Committee to help parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (SEAS), Green Bay, get a better understanding of all of the committees and ministries involved in our parish community. We hope you find this booklet informative and helpful. If you would like to get involved in any of these committees or ministries, please contact the applicable committee chair or the parish office.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish 2771 Oakwood Drive Green Bay, WI 54304

www.seasgb.org ▪ seas@seasgb.org (920) 499-1546

Copyright: September, 2015

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Table of Contents

Pastoral Council..................................................................................................... 6

Finance Council ..................................................................................................... 7

Buildings and Grounds Committee ................................................................. 8

Dignity of Life Committee.................................................................................. 8

Dawn of Life ..................................................................................................... 8

Respect Life/Right to Life

Local Issues ....................................................................................................... 8

Christmas Sponsorship, Back-to-School Store Program,

Youth involvement for needs of elderly

Global Issues ..................................................................................................... 8

Diocesan Collections, Haiti Mission

Edge of Life ...................................................................................................... 8

N.E.W. Shelter Meal, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Pat’s Pantry

(Reverse Collection/Mother Teresa Collection), Prison

Ministry, EPH - Ecumenical Partnership for Housing,

Homebound and Elderly Issues and Services

Environmental Life .......................................................................................... 9

Summer/Fall Produce Exchange, Prayer Garden, Rosary Walk

Legislative Issues .............................................................................................. 9 Faith Formation Committee .............................................................................. 9

Adult Faith Formation ..................................................................................... 9

Faith Sharing Opportunities ........................................................................... 9

RCIA - Right of Christian Initiation (Becoming a Catholic) ...................... 9

Youth Ministry ....................................................................................................... 9

Retreats & Events ............................................................................................. 9

Extreme Faith Camp ........................................................................................ 9

Summer Trips and Activities ........................................................................... 9

Chart of Councils and Committees ..........................................................10, 11

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West Side Youth Ministry.............................................................................. 12

Youth Faith Formation ...................................................................................... 12

Faith Formation Classes for Students Grades 1-11 ................................... 12

Sacramental Preparation ................................................................................ 12

Liturgy of the Word for Pre-K/Kindergarten ............................................ 12

Vacation Bible School .................................................................................... 12

GRACE System/Notre Dame Academy ...................................................... 12

Marketing and Communication ...................................................................... 12

Parish Life Committee ....................................................................................... 13 5K Walk, Welcome Desk

Manor Care Ministry ...................................................................................... 13

Visit the Sick .................................................................................................... 13

Funeral Dinners .............................................................................................. 13

Bereavement Support ..................................................................................... 13

Seniors United in Christ ................................................................................ 13

2nd Fridays for Seniors .................................................................................. 13

Women’s Guild ............................................................................................... 14

Knitting & Crocheting Group ...................................................................... 14

Stewardship Committee .................................................................................... 14 SEAS Cares packages, Living Christ Retreat, Stewardship Weekend ...... 15 Worship Committee ............................................................................................ 15

Environment ................................................................................................... 15

Liturgical Ministry Opportunities .................................................................. 15

Welcoming Greeters ...................................................................................... 15

Ushers .............................................................................................................. 15

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Altar Servers .................................................................................................... 15

Ministers of the Word (Lectors) ................................................................... 15

Eucharistic Ministers (Communion Distributors) ..................................... 15

Hospitality ....................................................................................................... 15

Sacristans ......................................................................................................... 15

Liturgical Music Ministries .............................................................................. 16

Adult Choir & Instrumentalists .................................................................... 16

All Generations Ensemble ............................................................................ 16

Cantors ............................................................................................................. 16

Accompanists .................................................................................................. 16

Instrumentalists............................................................................................... 16

AV Technology ............................................................................................... 16

Volunteer Opportunities.................................................................................... 17

Bulk Mailing & Paper Communications ...................................................... 17

Church Cleaners ............................................................................................. 17

Money Counters ............................................................................................. 17

Office Help ...................................................................................................... 17

Yard Care Crew .............................................................................................. 17

Other Community Building Events/Groups............................................... 17

Knights of Columbus ..................................................................................... 17

Lenten Fish Bakes .......................................................................................... 17

Spring Event .................................................................................................... 17

Fall Event ........................................................................................................ 17

Index ................................................................................................................ 18, 19

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Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish exists to

establish direction for our faith community by articulating a vision

for the parish, generating long-range goals, and establishing policies.

It is advisory to the Pastor and aids him in his responsibility of

servant leadership of the parish.

Council members help foster full participation of our entire parish

in the life of our faith community as well as being part of the

diocesan and universal Church.

All members are invited to help make our vision real so that:

By gathering for prayer at Mass and celebrating the sacraments, by

deepening our understanding of our faith, and by being involved in

service to one another and beyond the parish, we grow as disciples

and help to turn disciples into disciple makers.

Members are selected annually on a staggered rotation and may

serve on the Pastoral Council for two 3-year terms.

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Finance Council

The purpose of the Finance Council is to assist the pastor in the

wise stewardship of the material gifts entrusted by God to the

parish. The Council supports the vision and mission of the parish

and the broader church keeping in mind the policies and

procedures of the Church and civil law. The Finance Council’s

areas of responsibility include the following:

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Fundraising and Management

Property Management and Safekeeping

Personnel

Each September the Finance Council and Stewardship Committee

combine efforts to re-engage the parish and ask parishioners to

make commitments of their gifts of prayer, service, and material

and financial treasure.

The Finance Council, Pastoral Council, and Stewardship

Committee work hand in hand.

Members are selected annually on a staggered rotation and may

serve on the Finance Council for two 3-year terms. Members may

also be appointed by the Pastor.

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Buildings and Grounds Committee

This Committee is a standing committee of the Finance Council. It

assists the Finance Council in assessing and improving the

environment of the parish both in the buildings and on the parish

grounds so that this parish remains a welcoming community in a

safe and beautiful environment. The committee works closely with

the Pastor, Business Administrator, and Facility Coordinator.

Dignity of Life Committee

The Dignity of Life Committee fosters awareness and action for

those in need within our parish, in the greater community, and the

world. There are six areas on which the Dignity of Life Committee

focuses.

DAWN OF LIFE: The unborn, including the care and protection of all

life from womb to tomb.

Month of October: Respect Life Month with collections, literature

distributed, prayers for Pro-life issues

LOCAL ISSUES: Charitable giving for the needs of local and state

communities.

Christmas Sponsorship for Neopit and Keshena communities

Back-to-School Store Program

Youth involvement for needs of the elderly

GLOBAL ISSUES: Charitable giving and offering goods and services

for the global needs of our world.

Diocesan Collections

Haiti Mission

EDGE OF LIFE: Issues concerning the care, protection and rights of

the elderly, those in jails and prisons, and those most vulnerable in our

community.

N.E.W. Shelter Meal

St. Vincent de Paul

St. Pat’s Pantry (Reverse Collection/Mother Teresa Collection)

Prison Ministry

EPH - Ecumenical Partnership for Housing

Homebound and Elderly Issues and Services

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ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE: Care of the earth and all creation

focusing on issues such as pollution and the use of our resources.

Summer/fall produce exchange

Care of the Prayer Garden and Rosary Walk on parish grounds

Provide awareness of environmental issues through information

LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: Human rights, love for society and the

common good, justice and faithful citizenship.

Information from Living Justice Department of Diocese

Awareness of Bishop’s Faithful Citizenship Guidelines

Study of Catholic Social Teaching

Presenting informational material without endorsement of candidates

Faith Formation Committee This Committee provides Catholic education for the entire parish

including Holy Family School, religious education, and youth and

adult faith formation classes trying to encompass the various

populations of our parish community.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Small Adult Faith Sharing Groups: Typically 6-8 weeks in the fall and

spring studying various aspects of faith usually meeting on Tuesday

evenings and Thursday afternoons.

Adult Bible Study: Typically 6-8 weeks during fall and spring usually

on Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): The process for

becoming a Catholic typically begins in October and culminates in

being received into the Church at the Easter Vigil Mass.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Retreats and various events are offered to provide opportunities to

grow in our Catholic faith and as disciples

Extreme Faith Camp is in summer and is an opportunity for our

middle school youth to build a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ.

Summer trips and activities for high school students sometimes

include other west side parishes and mission trips through Young

Neighbors in Action or the Steubenville Youth Conference.

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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

“Vision for the Parish”

Members at Large

Liturgical Music AG

Environ-ment AG

Liturgical Ministers

AG

AV Tech-nology

AG Worship SC

Environ-mental Life

AG

Local & Regional

AG

National & Global

AG Legislative

Affairs AG

Edge of Life AG

Dignity of Life

SC

Women’s Guild AG

2nd Fridays for Srs.

AG

Visitation & Care AG

Parish Life

SC

HFS & NDA AG

Adult Ed. AG

Genera-tions & Age

Specific AG

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Executive Committee

Trustees Secretary/ Treasurer

Stewardship SC

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL

“Support of Parish”

AV Tech-nology

AG

Local & Regional

National & Global

Marketing AG

Buildings & Grounds

SC

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West Side Youth Ministry is a collaborative effort with other area

parishes on the west side of Green Bay to bring together all of our

youth to provide various activities and events for spiritual growth.

YOUTH FAITH FORMATION

Faith Formation classes for students in grades 1-11 is held weekly

during the school year and provides an opportunity for students to

continue to learn more about their faith as well as brings forth

opportunities to live out their call to discipleship.

Sacramental Preparation for First Communion, Reconciliation and

Confirmation begin every fall.

Liturgy of the Word for pre-K and kindergarten students is held

throughout the school year during the 10:30am Mass and provides the

children an opportunity to hear the Gospel at their level and do a

related activity.

Vacation Bible School is held every summer in conjunction with other

west side parishes. Adult and teen volunteers are needed to help with

the program. Students in grades kindergarten through grade 5 have

fun with music, crafts, learning activities, and prayer.

GRACE SCHOOL SYSTEM/NOTRE DAME ACADEMY

The parish promotes and supports Notre Dame Academy (high school)

and the GRACE School System, particularly Holy Family Grade School.

Marketing and Communications Marketing assists councils, committees, and staff in delivering clear,

consistent and compelling communications to the members of St.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, its important stakeholders, and the

community at large.

Establishes and recommends standardized communications by

creating guidelines for all messaging and advertising for the parish

Handles all special communication projects as determined by the

Parish Council.

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Parish Life Committee This committee builds the parish family into a community of love

that cares for all parishioners at all stages on their faith journey. Its

goals are to develop meaningful relationships among parishioners,

to offer support for families, and to develop activities and fun-filled

events that create fellowship for all ages.

5K Walk/Run: Fun, fellowship and fundraising/charitable event

Welcome Desk: Provides a place for information and weekend

registration of new parishioners

MANOR CARE MINISTRY: Lay ministers provide Liturgy of the

Word with Communion to residents at Manor Care West on Friday and

Sunday mornings of each week. They assist the priest who presides at

Mass twice a month.

VISIT THE SICK: Nurses and other volunteers visit parishioners who

are in the hospital, offering support and presence of the parish.

FUNERAL DINNERS: Parishioners volunteer to prepare a meal after

the funeral for families who have lost a loved one. The meal is served in

our social hall.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: Parishioners provide hospitality and

liturgical ministry for funerals. A volunteer also sends sympathy cards and

booklets of information regarding the bereavement process to families for

one year after the death of a family member.

SENIORS UNITED IN CHRIST: Parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann

Seton and Nativity meet once a month from October through May for

spirituality, prayer, fellowship, and service.

2nd FRIDAYS FOR SENIORS: This collaborative program is offered

four times a year at the parish and four times at Nativity. The program

runs from September to April and includes Mass, breakfast, and a

presentation focused on a variety of subjects such as spiritual, educational,

informational, or entertainment. All are welcome to attend.

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WOMEN’S GUILD: Women from the parish meet once a month from

September through May to provide spiritual events and activities for

women and others in the parish. They raise money through a bake sale to

support parish needs and contribute to various charitable organizations in

need. Their focus is on spirituality, fellowship, and charity. Women of all

ages are invited to join them.

KNITTING AND CROCHETING GROUP: From September

through May, all are invited to join this group to knit or crochet items for

homeless shelters or others in need. This group generally meets Thursday

afternoons.

Stewardship Committee This committee promotes living a stewardship way of life through

sharing time in faith-filled prayer, our talents in compassionate

service, and our treasures in generous sharing, through which our

hearts are opened, our minds are changed, our lives are transformed

and incredible things become possible in advancing God’s Kingdom

of justice and love. The function of this committee is to help parish

leaders, the parish community, families and individual parishioners

to:

Grow in their awareness and understanding of stewardship.

Enable them to lead a stewardship way of life and demonstrate that

stewardship touches all aspects of parish life.

Nurture their faith and engage in parish worship.

Foster and enhance involvement in compassionate service within the

parish and the community.

Promote generous sharing of both our material and financial

treasures.

Programs supported by the Stewardship Committee offer

opportunities for parish involvement. Associate membership is

available to any parishioner who has an interest in helping with any

stewardship projects but does not wish to become a full member of

the committee. Some of these opportunities include the following.

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Living Christ Retreat: Offered in the spring and fall and takes place

on a Thursday and Friday evening and a Saturday morning. It is a

retreat that offers fellowship and an opportunity to share how Christ

is present and active in our daily lives. Sharing is based on individual

participant’s comfort level.

Living Christ Retreat Alumni Gatherings: Provide an opportunity for

retreat alumni to get together for fellowship, share where they are cur-

rently at on their faith journey following their retreat experience, and

discuss a faith topic specific for that gathering. SEAS Cares Packages: Care package that is delivered to our young

adult parishioners who have just graduated from high school and may

be living away from home for the first time or may still be living at

home. Whatever they may be doing, it is our way of keeping in touch

with our young adult parishioners.

Stewardship Weekend: Held the 2nd weekend in November. The

Masses that weekend all emphasize a theme or message provided by

the Bishop. Educational material is provided that promotes steward-

ship as a way of life. Committee members are present after Mass to

discuss stewardship involvement to parishioners.

Worship Committee This committee promotes, coordinates, encourages, and enhances

the worship and prayer life of the parish community. They estab-

lish and implement programs aimed at meeting the spiritual needs of

parishioners.

ENVIRONMENT: Enhances prayer and worship by decorating the

worship space for each liturgical feast and season.

LITURGICAL MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Welcoming Greeters: Greet parishioners as they come into church.

Ushers: Help seat parishioners and guests at Mass and take up the

collections.

Altar Servers: Assist the priest at Mass.

Ministers of the Word (Lectors): Proclaim the Liturgical Word.

Eucharistic (Communion) Ministers: Distribute the Eucharist.

Hospitality: Serve snacks and beverages after Mass.

Sacristans: Wash altar linens, buy hosts, and clean vessels.

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LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRIES

Adult choir and instrumentalists consists of approximately 50 men

and women grouped in sections by voice type (soprano, alto, tenor

and bass). They provide musical leadership for the parish three times

a month rotating between Saturday and Sunday Masses as well as on

Holy Days including Christmas Eve, the Paschal Triduum, and Pente-

cost. Practice is held Tuesday evenings. All Generations Ensemble: An intergenerational choir which sings at

the 10:30am Mass once a month. It consists of 10-15 vocalists and

musicians of all ages. The group includes keyboardists, guitarists, and

other instrumentalists (brass, woodwinds and percussion).

Cantors: Lead the parish community in song especially at Masses

when a choir ensemble is not present. Cantors should be strong and

confident singers with excellent projection, pitch, and diction. Can-

tors are needed for weekend Masses, Holy Days, and Wedding and

Funeral Masses. Training is provided.

Accompanists: Lead the community in song during Mass and at other

liturgical celebrations. They support the singing congregation through

keyboard-based accompaniment (piano and/or organ) by providing

the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic foundation for nearly all music

during the liturgy.

Instrumentalists: Brass, woodwind, percussion and string instrumen-

talists perform in AGE choir and are always needed and often collab-

orate at Masses with the choir.

AV TECHNOLOGY: Acts in an advisory capacity.

Assesses and determines the AV technology needs of the parish.

Schedules and facilitates visual aids for weekend Masses and special

events.

Consults with the Worship Committee and Pastor to determine ongo-

ing needs of the parish as they relate to AV technology in the worship

area.

Volunteers run slide presentation at Masses and record and download

live Mass feeds. Volunteers are needed at all Masses. Detailed in-

structions for each Mass as well as training and support are provided.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Bulk Mailing and Paper Communications: This group helps put to-

gether bulk mailings, stuff bulletins, and collate and staple other large

communication pieces. They are available on an as-needed basis. The

Seniors United in Christ group also assists with these projects.

Church Cleaners: Duties include straightening chairs, washing win-

dows, vacuuming, and dusting. Volunteers are scheduled approxi-

mately once every three months. Volunteers clean six designated are-

as of the worship area on a rotating basis.

Money Counters: This group counts, tallies, and deposits weekend

collections, and works in teams.

Office Help: Volunteers fill in at the parish office by answering

phones, greeting people, and assisting with other office work. They

are available during office hours as needed.

Yard Care Crew: Volunteers help care for the church grounds by cut-

ting grass and doing seasonal cleanup.

Other Community Building Events/Groups

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: National Catholic affiliated organization.

We have a group of Knights who are parish members that meet at the

church on a regular basis. They host charitable and fundraising events and

share the proceeds with the parish and with other community organiza-

tions in need.

LENTEN FISH BAKES: Parishioners are invited to share a meal and

fellowship with other parishioners and guests. This is not a fundraiser per

se. The price of a ticket is set to cover the cost of food and beverages.

SPRING EVENT (Outdoor Mass, Raffle, Old Fashioned Picnic):

Coordination of this event includes choosing prize packages, creating tick-

ets, assembling ticket packages, coordinating ticket sales, and notifying the

winners. Event planning kicks off in March and usually concludes in May.

FALL EVENT: This adult social event and fundraiser features food,

entertainment, and silent and oral auctions. Coordinators solicit auction

donations, plan the menu, arrange entertainment, and set the theme. Vol-

unteers are needed to help secure donations, put together auction packag-

es and displays, set up and decorate, serve food and drinks, sell tickets, and

clean up.

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Index

2nd Fridays for Seniors .......................................................................................... 13 5K Walk .................................................................................................................... 13 Accompanists .......................................................................................................... 16 Adult Choir & Instrumentalists ............................................................................ 16 Adult Faith Formation ............................................................................................. 9 All Generations Ensemble .................................................................................... 16 Altar Servers ............................................................................................................ 15 AV Technology ....................................................................................................... 16 Back to School Program .......................................................................................... 8 Becoming a Catholic ................................................................................................ 9 Bereavement Support ............................................................................................. 13 Buildings and Grounds Committee ....................................................................... 8 Bulk Mailing & Paper Communications ............................................................. 17 Cantors...................................................................................................................... 16 Chart of Councils and Committees .............................................................. 10, 11 Christmas Sponsorship ............................................................................................ 8 Church Cleaners ...................................................................................................... 17 Communion Ministers ........................................................................................... 15 Dawn of Life ............................................................................................................. 8 Dignity of Life Committee ...................................................................................... 8 Diocesan Collections ................................................................................................ 8 Ecumenical Partnership for Housing .................................................................... 8 Edge of Life ............................................................................................................... 8 Environment............................................................................................................ 15 Environmental Life .................................................................................................. 9 EPH ............................................................................................................................ 8 Eucharistic Ministers .............................................................................................. 15 Extreme Faith Camp ................................................................................................ 9 Faith Formation Committee ................................................................................... 9 Faith Formation for students grades 1-11 .......................................................... 12 Faith Sharing Opportunities ................................................................................... 9 Fall Event ................................................................................................................. 17 Finance Council ........................................................................................................ 7 Funeral Dinners ...................................................................................................... 13 Global Issues ............................................................................................................. 8 GRACE System ...................................................................................................... 12 Haiti Mission.............................................................................................................. 8 Homebound and Elderly Issues and Services ..................................................... 8 Hospitality ................................................................................................................ 15 Instrumentalists ....................................................................................................... 16 Knights of Columbus ............................................................................................. 17 Knitting & Crocheting Group .............................................................................. 14 Lectors ...................................................................................................................... 15 Legislative Issues ....................................................................................................... 9

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Lenten Fish Bake .................................................................................................... 17 Liturgy of the Word for Pre-School .................................................................... 12 Living Christ Retreat/Alumni .............................................................................. 15 Local Issues ............................................................................................................... 8 Manor Care Ministry .............................................................................................. 13 Marketing and Communication Committee ...................................................... 12 Ministers of the Word............................................................................................ 15 Money Counters ..................................................................................................... 17 Mother Teresa Collection ....................................................................................... 8 N.E.W. Shelter Meal ................................................................................................ 8 Notre Dame Academy ........................................................................................... 12 Office Help .............................................................................................................. 17 Parish Life Committee ........................................................................................... 13 Pastoral Council ........................................................................................................ 6 Prayer Garden ........................................................................................................... 9 Prison .......................................................................................................................... 8 Produce Exchange .................................................................................................... 9 RCIA ........................................................................................................................... 9 Respect Life ............................................................................................................... 8 Reverse Collection .................................................................................................... 8 Right to Life .............................................................................................................. 8 Rosary Walk ............................................................................................................... 9 Sacramental Preparation ........................................................................................ 12 Sacristans .................................................................................................................. 15 SEAS Cares packages............................................................................................. 15 Seniors United in Christ ........................................................................................ 13 Spring Event ............................................................................................................ 17 St. Pat’s Pantry .......................................................................................................... 8 St. Vincent de Paul ................................................................................................... 8 Stewardship Committee ........................................................................................ 14 Stewardship Weekend ............................................................................................ 15 Ushers ....................................................................................................................... 15 Vacation Bible School............................................................................................ 12 Visit the Sick ............................................................................................................ 13 Volunteer Opportunities ....................................................................................... 17 Welcome Desk ........................................................................................................ 13 Welcoming Greeters .............................................................................................. 15 West Side Youth Ministry ..................................................................................... 12 Women’s Guild ....................................................................................................... 14 Worship Committee ............................................................................................... 15 Yard Care Crew ...................................................................................................... 17 Youth Ministry Retreat & Events .......................................................................... 9 Youth Ministry .......................................................................................................... 9 Youth Summer Trips and Activities ..................................................................... 9

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