All Souls Memorial Mass

The people we love never really die. They live on in our hearts, in our stories and in our memories. Perhaps your loss was some time ago. Maybe it was very recent. If you had to travel away from the community to the funeral of a loved one, coming home again might have left you with a feeling of incompleteness. Please join us at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, November 1 as we gather together to celebrate not only the earthly lives of these wonderful people but also their new lives in Christ. The names of those who have passed this year will be listed in the Bulletin that weekend.

All Souls Novena of Masses

November is the month in which we traditionally remember all of those who have died, our family and friends who have gone before us. We especially remember them on the Feast of All Souls on November 2. This year we will be celebrating a Novena of Masses (9 in all) for all of your Beloved Deceased Family and Friends. All Souls Day envelopes were included in your envelope packet and will also be available at the Welcome Desk. Please take a few minutes to list the names of everyone you would like to remember and place it in the collection basket. Those envelopes will be placed on the Altar for each of the Nine Masses of our Novena. Whether or not you choose to include a stipend in the envelope is your choice, it is not required. But we do want to include all the names in the Mass intentions. The dates for the Novena Masses will be found in the Bulletin, starting on November 2, the Feast of All Souls.

Harvest Sunday - November 1

Be part of our biggest parish service project in a safe, indoor environment! Come together as a parish community and serve those in need in DuPage County, Will County, Maywood and Chicago.

Volunteers Are Needed to:

•  Pick up food from Neighborhoods - Nov. 1st
• Unload Cars at Church - Nov. 1st
• Pack Boxes - Nov. 1st
• Move Packed Boxes - Nov. 1st
• Load Donations into Trucks - Nov. 1st

   

To volunteer, just click on one or both of these links:

Door Hangers and Food Collection (October 25-November 1): https://tinyurl.com/HangersAndFood

On-site Volunteers (November 1): https://tinyurl.com/HS-Onsite

To donate, just click https://tinyurl.com/SESHSDonations

SES High School Teen Ministry Calendar of Events

• 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. 

Share Christmas

Share Christmas starts the weekend of November 7 & 8. Please visit the tables in the lower level where the cards requesting gifts will be displayed. Don’t forget to purchase SHOP-SES gift cards to shop and purchase the gifts you selected. Gifts can be returned as early as November 14th and are DUE no later than 10AM on Sunday, December 6th.

Many volunteers are needed to bring some joy of the Christmas season to those less

fortunate - to sign up go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4FAFA92DA3F85-59356879-share#/

No time to volunteer? Click here to donate!

Patriotic Concert

Please join the combined choirs and musicians of SES to celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary! In celebration, we will be hosting a concert on Sunday, November 8 at 7:00pm in the Church with an opportunity to join in singing some of our treasured patriotic songs, including “You’re a Grand Old Flag”, and “This Land is Your Land”, among others. We look forward to seeing you there!

Nourish for Caregivers

Are you caring for a loved one? Do you know anyone who is? Caregiving is often both a rewarding AND challenging road. Nourish for Caregivers can help! As a Christ-centered ministry, Nourish provides spiritual, practical, and emotional support, useful tools, and a community of other caregivers. Nourish meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm - our next meeting is Wednesday, November 11.  Please join us! Find strength for your journey!  For more information, contact Cathy Angell at 630-881-4730 or SESnourish@gmail.com.

Candlelight Prayer Service

​A night of remembrance, hope, and healing. 

​IN REMEMBRANCE OF:

The Unborn • Miscarriage • Pregnancy Loss • Stillbirth • Child Loss 

Friday, November 13 at 7:00 PM 

​St Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

​HOSTED BY: Catholics Care Ministry

Join us for an evening dedicated to honoring precious lives and supporting grieving families. 

The service will feature: 

​Reflections • Scripture Readings • Prayer • Candle Lighting Ceremony 

​A Supportive Community Gathering.

Light refreshments will be served following service. 

​CONTACT:

Ladiok9@gmail.com or 331-238-8234

DeaconGerard@SESCatholic.org 

SHOP-SES

SHARE CHRISTMAS

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS

CHRISTMAS GIVING

Remember to use SHOP-SES cards for all your Holiday shopping needs. We carry most of the popular grocery stores for your holiday table. There are over 500 different cards available to special order. Check the parish website https://www.sesnaperville.org/shop-ses to be able to access the list of all available cards. The last date to place special orders is December 13 for delivery before Christmas. Popular cards are available EVERY WEEKEND FROM NOVEMBER 15 UNTIL DECEMBER 21 for walkup sales in the lower level before and after the 5:00, 8:30 and 10:00 Masses and before the 11:30 Mass. Popular cards are also available at the parish office. Call (630) 416-3325 to be sure the cards you want are available. The office will have them ready for you to pick-up during normal office hours. The list of popular cards can be found on the board in the church lower level or thru the SHOP-SES website listed above.  Remember that you pay exactly the card value. The parish earns a percentage by buying the cards at a discount.

All Saints Catholic Academy Collection

Our monthly second collection for All Saints Catholic Academy will be taken up the weekend of November 21 & 22.  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.

Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26 - 9:00am Mass

Parish Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27

Women’s Advent Candlelight Dinner

Prepare your heart. Ponder the true meaning of the season. Be the Light.

Please join us for a beautiful evening of fellowship, a delicious dinner, music, a special Advent reflection, and the warmth of the Christmas season.

Take a moment to pause, reflect, and prepare your heart for the joy of Christ’s coming.

Thursday, December 3, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM | $30 per person

Reservations are required - available after all Masses.

Table hostesses, bakers, and men/youth volunteers are welcome!

For reservations or questions Palma Aikins at nepalma@gmail.com

For table hosting: Maryanne Higdon — maryanne.higdon@gmail.com
For desserts: Sheila Stevenson — sheilamce59@gmail.com
For volunteering: Marilyn Kangas — marilyn.kangas@gmail.com

We look forward to sharing this special Advent evening with you.

Save the Date!

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa will be on Sunday, December 6th after the 8:30 and 10:00am Masses. As usual, the Knights of Columbus will be serving Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, fruit, beverages, etc.  The Knights will be accepting donations for Coats for Kids. 

Join the Parish Choir!

Please consider joining the Adult Choir, Youth Choir, and Children’s Choir in singing for the Advent/Christmas seasons.

Please contact Megan Shirer at musicministry@sescatholic.org for rehearsal details.

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!