Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishop Brendan J. Cahill

as the Seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet.

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All Saints Catholic Academy Collection

Our monthly second collection for All Saints Catholic Academy will be taken up the weekend of September 26&27.  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.

SES’s St. Vincent de Paul Diaper & Toilet Paper Drive
 September 26–27 | Front parking lot | Before & after all Masses

Support families in need—donate diapers and/or toilet paper. Every package goes directly to local pantries. With rising demand and costs, pantries can only provide food—let’s fill the gap and supply these essentials for our neighbors. Click here to donate online.

St. Elizabeth Seton Celebrates the Season of Creation

The Season of Creation is held from September 1st to October 4th each year around the world. This year's theme is "Living Water" which comes from Ezekiel 47:9, 12. We are so thirsty for God's grace and we thank God for the gift of water and all of our physical earth as well as the people and animals in it. During this season we sing a song of praise and also ask God to help us change our habits to bring about a brighter future for our children. 

SES High School Teen Ministry Calendar of Events

• 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. 

Blessing of the Animals

On Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 P.M., we will celebrate a Blessing of the Animals in the East “Barking Lot” of St. Elizabeth Seton. We all love our pets and this is a wonderful opportunity for the parish community of St. Elizabeth Seton to get together with our fellow animal lovers and have God’s blessings bestowed upon our cherished pets. Bring any creature that woofs, meows, chirps, or squeaks! Please keep your animals in control at all times by either having them on a leash or holding them in your arms. Some may want to bring their pets in convenient pet carriers. Also, please bring clean up materials in case of any accidents. In the event of inclement weather, the blessing will be cancelled. There will be a designated area to have a picture taken with your animal(s).

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Saturday, October 10 - 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

In 2026, SHOP-SES has raised over $900 for our parish.  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 (October 10&11), before and after the 5:00, 8:30 and 10:00 Masses and before the 11:30 Mass in the lower level. 

Used Book Sale

We will be accepting books for the resale on Friday, October 16 from 3 to 7 P.M. NO TEXTBOOKS, PLEASE!!! We will also accept puzzles in good conditions. Just bring them to the lower level into the Great Hall. Saturday, October 17 from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. and Sunday, October 18 from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. we will have the BIGGEST BOOK RESALE AROUND. Watch the bulletin for more details. 

UNDY SUNDAY

Once again St Elizabeth Seton is asked to donate new, unopened undies the weekend of October 17/18.  The most needed items are diapers sz 6 & 7 only and wipes, women’s undies and socks all sizes, tampons and maxi pads. Men’s undies sz S, M, & 2XL, Tshirts sz S & M, athletic, work, or hiking socks. Children’s undies boys sz 3T/4T through 14/16 and all sizes boy’s and girl’s socks including toddler (no fuzzy socks). Catholic Charities is also asking for shampoo and conditioner, soap, toothpaste and brushes, shaving cream and razors and deodorant. Thank you for caring for the poor and vulnerable in our community, those in need of these essential items.

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.

Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26 - 9:00am Mass

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

Save the Date!

Women's Candlelight Dinner

 Advent Event

Thursday, December 3

Join us for an evening of warm fellowship. a delicious dinner, candlelight and the opportunity to pause and reflect on the true meaning of the Advent Season.

More details and reservation information will be coming soon! 

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!