St. Elizabeth Seton Family Faith Formation
REGISTER TODAY for 2026-2027

 

Our Family Faith Formation program supports and equips families to develop personal friendships with Jesus through His Word, the Eucharist, the community and service to others. Our Journey includes:

 

• Weekly celebration of the Mass where we come together to praise and thank God for His blessings, receive the Eucharist and hear God’s message through His Living Word.
• Monthly family gatherings one night a month at 5:45-7:00 pm, parents and children in breakout groups followed by a family activity and hospitality. Children can only attend with mom or dad.
• At home family faith lessons, prayer and living the Gospel message.
• Ongoing participation in parish ministries, service and social events.

 

The registration materials are on our parish website at https://www.sesnaperville.org/grades-k-8

The Parish Life Commission Invites You to our Annual

Parish Picnic

Join us for food and fellowship in celebration of St. Elizabeth Seton’s 40th anniversary.

Sunday, August 16

1:00 to 4:00pm in the SES parking lot

Food, drinks, music, bingo and more!

We will have a face painter, balloon artist and

an exciting show from The Traveling Word of Reptiles!

$10 per family

Click here to RSVP

Contact alicianapolises@gmail.com with any questions.

Greece: A Journey That Will Stay With You Forever

January 4–14, 2027 | St. Elizabeth Seton Parish

What if you could experience the Bible—not just read it? Imagine walking where St. Paul walked, celebrating Mass in places connected to the early Church, experiencing the beauty of Greece, and sharing it all with fellow parishioners and friends. This isn't just a vacation. It's a journey of faith, friendship and discovery. Our Greece Pilgrimage is already 50% booked, and we don't want you to miss the opportunity to be part of it. Over 11 days, we will follow the footsteps of St. Paul, experience Greece's incredible history and Christian heritage, and create memories that will last a lifetime. And this pilgrimage is designed to be comfortable and enjoyable. We will travel by private bus, stay in four-star hotels, and the longest bus ride is approximately three hours. Walking averages 3,000–5,000 steps per day, with most paths paved. There will also be time each day for lunch and personal time, plus a half-day on our own in Athens. Don't Be the Person Who Says, “I Wish I Had Gone.” If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to take the next step. We are working toward finalizing our pilgrimage group by September 30. You don't have to be an experienced traveler. You simply have to be willing to say yes to something extraordinary. Walk where St. Paul walked. Experience your faith in a new way. See Greece with your parish family. Make memories you'll talk about for years. A journey of faith. A journey of friendship. A journey that will stay with you forever. For more information or to register, contact the parish office.

SES High School Teen Ministry Calendar of Events

• Sunday, August 23, 2026 (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) - Summer BBQ -  Join us for hot dogs, hamburgers, volleyball, bags, and a water balloon toss and other games
• Sunday, September 13, 2026 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) - Outdoor Movie - Join us for freshly made popcorn and an outdoor movie.
• Sunday, September 20, 2026 (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) - Hiking and Hot Dogs - Join us at DuPage River Park for a nature hike followed by grilled hot dogs and snacks.
• Sunday, October 4, 2026 (10 am to 12:00 Noon) - Mass and Raising Canes - Join us as we attend 10 am Mass together, then head down to the Great Hall for Raising Canes.
• Sunday, October 18, 2026 (7 pm to 8:30 pm) - Firepit Sunday - Join us for pumpkin carving, smores around the outdoor firepit, bags, foosball and other games.
• Sunday, November 1, 2026 (1:30 pm to 5:30 pm) - Harvest Sunday & Home Run Inn Pizza - Join us as we serve at Harvest Sunday followed by pizza at Home Run Inn Pizza in Bolingbrook.
•  Sunday, November 15, 2026 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) - Friendsgiving Dinner - Join us for a communion service to give thanks for our blessings followed by a traditional thanksgiving dinner in the Great Hall.
•  Sunday, December 6, 2026 (TBD) - Carols, Companionship & Crafts - Join us at a local nursing home to spend time singing carols, talking and making crafts for the residents.
• Sunday, December 13, 2026 (7 pm to 8:30 pm) - Chili and The Chosen - Join us for homemade chili followed by a “videoclip” and discussion from the series The Chosen. 

Music Ministry Information

 Adult Choir

For those of you who enjoy worshipping God in spirit and song, please consider joining our Adult Choir! We sing for the 10:00am Mass each Sunday. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–8:00pm. Rehearsals will begin September 9, 2026 and will run through May 26, 2027.

Young Adult Choir

For Middle School and High School students who love music and who are interested in serving in the music ministry, please consider joining our Young Adult Choir! We sing for the 11:30am mass each Sunday. Rehearsals are on Sunday right after 11:30 am mass from 12:45pm- 1:30pm. Rehearsals will begin September 13, 2026 and will run through May 16, 2027.

 

Children’s Choir

Calling all children in grades 1-5! Do you love to praise the Lord when you sing? Then Children’s Choir is for you! We sing for the Christmas and Easter Seasons! Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 5:15pm-6:00pm. Rehearsals will begin October 7, 2026 and will run through March 24, 2027.

 

If anyone has any questions or would like additional information regarding the music ministry here at St. Elizabeth Seton,

please feel free to email Megan Shirer at MusicMinistry@sescatholic.org. 

All Saints Catholic Academy Collection

Our monthly second collection for All Saints Catholic Academy will be taken up the weekend of August 22/23. Your generosity helps St. Elizabeth Seton Parish meet its commitment to support Catholic education and provide a faith-filled learning environment for future generations.  Envelopes are available at the Welcome Desk and can be placed in the collection basket or go to https://giving.myparishsoft.io//app/giving/WeShare-20000097?tab=home to donate online. Thank you for your prayerful support.

SHOP-SES

SHOP-SES is a pre-paid card program in which the parish can purchase store gift cards at a discount. By selling the cards at face value, the parish can generate additional funds without costing the parishioners additional money. Cards are used as cash at the various stores. All you need to do is purchase them prior to making your regular purchases. The complete list of cards immediately available can be found on the parish website https://www.sesnaperville.org/shop-ses. You can place orders and get cards by sending e-mails to SHOP-SES2011@Comcast.net, by calling the parish office at 630-416-3325 or, on the second weekend of the month (September 12&13), before and after the 5:00, 8:30 and 10:00 Masses and before the 11:30 Mass in the lower level. 

Parish Office Summer Hours

The Parish Office and Faith Formation Office will close at

12:00 pm on Fridays from May 8 through August 28.

The Parish Office will be open Monday-Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

The Faith Formation Office will be open Monday-Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Removal of St. Vincent de Paul Collection Dropboxes

The St. Vincent de Paul Collection Dropboxes in the SES parking lot have been removed.   Click here for a list of alternate charitable locations for you to bring your items or for possible home pick-up. 

Email Phishing

PLEASE IGNORE any email messages from Father Scott Huggins or any of the deacons or staff from St. Elizabeth Seton that are asking for a favor, asking you to call a number or asking you to buy gift certificates.  These emails are scams! We have been notified that some of our parishioners are receiving these emails and want to assure all of you that no one from St. Elizabeth Seton is sending them directly. Please do not respond or call the number within the email.

Help Us Update Our Records!

If you have an adult child who no longer attends St. Elizabeth Seton because they are married or have moved from your home, please let us know so we can update your family records. It is important for us to maintain accurate membership counts for our census report to the Diocese. Please reply to this email, send an email to stelizabethseton@gmail.com or contact the Parish Office at 630-416-3325 to let us know!

 

Has Your Phone Number Changed?

Many households are disconnecting their landlines and using their cell phones as their primary form of contact. In order to keep our database and phone directory up to date, we need to know if your contact information has changed. If you no longer have a landline, do you want your cell phone number to be used as the primary contact? Do you want it published in the annual phone directory? Please contact the Parish Office at 630-416-3325 or email stelizabethseton@gmail.com  to let us know!