Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Saturday, October 11 - 5:00pm Mass

As an opportunity for additional grace and healing, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is offered for those who suffer from a chronic ailment, those who are anticipating a hospital stay, and those who are acutely ill. There are many examples in the Gospels where Jesus extended his hands and prayed over those who came to him sick in body or mind. In the Acts of the Apostles we see that the first Christian communities also were called upon to pray over individuals who were in need of healing. This Sacrament is offered during Mass so that the whole Community present can pray with the Priest for those who come forward. Come and receive the invitation of grace and find peace in the midst of your pain and suffering. For additional information please contact Parish Center at (630) 416-3325.

SHOP-SES

Cards are available at the parish office. Check the parish website for the list of available cards. Call ahead (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. Cards will also be available in the lower-level on the second weekend of the month (October 11-12) before and after the 5:00, 8:30 and 10:00 Masses and before the 11:30 Mass in the lower level. 

High School Teen Ministry

Calendar of Events 

• Sunday, October 12 (7 pm to 8:30 pm) - The Chosen - Join us for an episode from The Chosen series. Discussion and refreshments to follow.
• Sunday, October 19 (7 pm to 8:30 pm) - Firepit Sunday - Join us for a bonfire, pumpkin carving, smores, bags and more …
• Sunday, November 2 (2 pm to 5 pm) - Harvest Sunday and Home Run Inn Pizza - Join us at St. Elizabeth Seton and volunteer for Harvest Sunday. Followed by pizza at Home Run Inn Pizza in Bolingbrook at 4 pm.
• Sunday, November 16 (7 pm to 8:30 pm) - The Chosen - Join us for an episode from The Chosen series. Discussion and refreshments to follow.
• Sunday, December 7 (7 pm to 8:30 pm) - High School Teen Christmas Party - Join us for Christmas caroling in the neighborhood around St. Elizabeth Seton followed by hot chocolate and snacks back at the Church.

Used Book Sale

We will be accepting books for the resale on Friday, October 17 from 3 to 7 P.M. NO TEXTBOOKS, PLEASE!!! We will also accept puzzles in good condition along with DVD’s. Just bring them to the lower level into the Great Hall. Saturday, October 18 from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. and Sunday, October 19 from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. we will have the BIGGEST BOOK RESALE AROUND. Watch the bulletin for more details. 

Undy Sunday 2025

Did you know that new underwear and socks are the most-requested but least-donated items at Catholic Charities? These basic items (new underwear, warm socks, a fresh diaper) are truly treasures to those who are living in poverty. St. Elizabeth Seton is helping Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet and the individuals and families they serve by collecting the following NEW  items for children and adults living in low-income households: Diapers sizes 4,5,6, Pull-ups size 2-3T, 3-4T, 5-6T, Men’s briefs and boxers size M-XXXL, Men’s t-shirts all sizes, Women's socks (all sizes and styles), Thermal work socks (all sizes), Boy's socks crew socks (all sizes), Girl's crew socks, feminine hygiene products, full size bottles of shampoo/body wash - no adult depends. The collection will be held October 18/19.

Women's Evening of Reflection

"You Are God's Masterpiece"

Sunday, October 26

7:00-8:30pm - Great Hall

Reflection Given by Dolores Bopp Potterton

Join us to renew, relax and refresh

Bring friends, daughters, daughters-in-law

Harvest  Sunday - November 2

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:

• Distribute door hangers in neighborhoods - October 26 thru October 30
• Pick up food from neighborhoods - November 2
• Unload cars at church November 2
• Sort food and pack boxes - November 2
• Load boxes into trucks - November 2

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

Door Hangers and Food Collection (October 26-November 2): https://tinyurl.com/HSHangersAndFood

On-site Volunteers (November 2): https://tinyurl.com/HSOnsite

To donate, just click: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/70024816-763e-41e5-ac4b-5a093f025c52

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.

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 2 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.

Jr. High, High School and College Students:

Our Music Ministry invites you to

Share your Musical Talents and Enhance your Faith  

Our Young Adult Choir welcomes members of our parish, singers and instrumentalists…flute, violin, cello, oboe, clarinet, guitar, trumpet, trombone, and percussion, 7th grade through college.  This dynamic music ensemble rehearses on Sunday mornings  before ministering  at the 11:30 am Mass. IF YOU ARE active in music in school programs, your musical talents are valued and important to continue the legacy of this important ministry.  Please contact Mrs. Patti Stock at ses.music.naperville@gmail.com, or call 630-701-4036 to find out more.

Boys and Girls in Grades 3 through 6 who enjoy singing:

This Message is for YOU!

Youth Choir rehearsals for the Christmas Season will begin Wednesday, November 5th, 4:45-5:40 p.m. in Church

This is a tremendous opportunity for the younger members of our parish to become more engaged in our liturgical celebrations while making new friends,

experiencing the joy of music, and becoming our youngest volunteer members! Even the younger members of our parish can learn and appreciate the importance of volunteering their time and talents. This is a terrific way for children to learn more about the Mass and become closer to Jesus. The time commitment for the Christmas season Youth Choir  is minimal but offers awesome rewards! New and Returning Members please contact Mrs. Patti Stock, Director, at 630-701-4036,  or email ses.music.naperville@gmail.com.

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!