Address 8 Gillin Dr., Simpsonville, SC 29680 Office: 864-263-3445 Fax: 864-263-3428 Email: office@seas-church.org

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil - 5:15 pm Sunday - 9 am and 11 am Holy Day - See inside Weekday (M-F) 12:10 pm First Saturday - 9 am Church Hours Monday-Friday- 8AM-4PM

Registra on All new families are welcome to the parish and should be registered. Registra on forms are available in the foyer of the Church and from the parish office. Parish facili es and services for Bap sms, Weddings and other Sacramental events, as well as sponsorship le ers, etc. are available to ac ve, registered members defined by: 1. Being properly registered in the parish for a

sufficient period of me. 2. Faithful a endance at Mass on Sundays

and Holy Days. 3. Use of the envelope system in regular

support of the parish. For par cular Sacramental requirements,

Please see inside bulle n.

Confessions

Saturday 4-5 pm or by appointment

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Parish Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm Parish Office (864) 263-3445 Rectory (864) 963-4892

Address: 8 Gillin Dr., Simpsonville, SC 29680

Rev. Patrick E. Cooper Pastor Ext 203 Deacon Bill Hudson deacon@seas-church.org Sally Strickland Office Manager Ext 200 Patti Blake Admin. Assistant Ext 201 Joan Blake Rel. Ed. Youth Ext 205 Daniel Garrett Maintenance Ext 204 Ron Stojek Maintenance Assistant

Facilitator : Alex Masotti 320-4609 Prayer and Worship Committee: Rich Mayernik 787-4973 Building Community Committee: OPEN Christian Formation Committee: Joan Blake 757-1727 Grounds and Building Committee: Joe Surber 862-7636 Social Service Committee: OPEN Communication Committee: Jerry Stevens 881-1032 Finance Council Chuck Cendrowski 234-3786

Adoration Dwayne Grassie 963-7034 Adult Education Bill Hudson 238-8456 Altar Linens Mary Peters 963-4405 Altar Servers Sean Byrne 438-1174 Funeral Luncheon OPEN Director of Music Kathy Ratycz 963-2293 Diocesan Child Protection Office 843-853-2130 Diocesan Victim Assistance 800-921-8122 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Anne Witkowski 963-0651 Finance Council Fr. Patrick E. Cooper 263-3445 Hospitality Committee Mary Rossano 609-802-2255 MS/HS Youth Group Shaun & Joan Blake seasyouth2@gmail.com Immigration Attorney Sara Gorski 242-2233 Knights of Columbus Zachary Holmes 275-7576 Lay Carmelites Carolyn Amond 320-7889 Lectors Richard Mayernik 787-4973 Newcomers Rita Galley 438-1178 Parish Council Fr. Patrick E. Cooper 263-3445 Respect Life Dee & Bill Hooks 963-8449 Senior Citizens Nancy Coletti 905-4053 St. Vincent dePaul Jan Surber 907-3390 janesurber@aol.com Stewardship Team Jane Tyler 421-2651 Ushers Larry Baker 458-9822 Weddings Anne Witkowski 963-0651 Women’s Bible Study Stephanie Koshis 234-7526

Volunteer’s Code of Conduct Our Children are the most important gifts God has entrusted to us. As a volunteer, I promise to strictly follow the rules and guidelines in this Volunteer’s Code of Conduct as a condition of my providing services to the children and youth of The Diocese of Charleston. As a volunteer, I will: treat everyone with respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, dignity, and consideration. Avoid situations where I am alone with children, and/or youth at Church activities. Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism, competition, or comparison when working with children and/ youth. Refuse to accept and re-frain from giving expensive gifts from children and/or youth and/or their parents without prior written approval from the pastor. Report any suspected abuse to the pastor and appropriate local agencies. Cooperate fully in any investigation of abuse of children and/or youth. As a volunteer, I will not: smoke or use tobacco products in the presence of children and/or youth. Use, possess, or be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol at any time. Pose any health risk to children and/or youth (i.e., no fevers or other contagious situations). Strike, spank, shake, or slap children and/or youth. Humiliate, ridicule, threaten, or degrade children and/or youth. Touch a child and/or youth in a sexual or other inappropriate manner. Use any discipline that frightens or humiliates children and/or youth. I understand that as a volunteer with children and/or youth, I am required to take a Virtus class and I am subject to a thorough background check including criminal history. I understand that any action inconsistent with this Code of Conduct or fail-ure to take action mandated by this Code of Conduct may result in my removal as a volunteer with children and/or youth.

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You can find a copy of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People on our website: www.seas-church.org.

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You may use your Stewardship of Treasure to donate the Altar Flowers and/

or Bread & Wine for the Mass in memory of a loved one. Please call the church office to make arrangements at 263-3445.

Parish Office Information

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SACRAMENTAL AND PARISH GUIDELINES

VISITATION OF THE SICK

Please advise the office if you are admitted to the hospital or home-bound due to illness and/or age.

USE OF PARISH FACILITIES

Reservations are required. The Church and parish center are here for the use of our parishioners. Forms to reserve the buildings are in the parish office.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Information for the bulletin must be submitted in writing fifteen days prior to publication date.

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VISITORS Visitors are always welcome to worship with us. However, the Catholic Church does not offer open Holy Communion - the Sacraments of the Catholic Church are reserved exclusively for Catholics who are properly disposed to receive them. This is not a lack of Christian hospitality, but merely recognition of real divisions of faith and practice, which unfortunately separate rather than unite Christians. Catholic Faith is an expression of the Revealed Word of God communicated as the Deposit of Catholic Faith and Morals, while Holy Communion is the mysterious, yet real, true and substantial Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ communicated sacramentally. Jesus is The Way, The Truth and The Life, and in Him Truth and Life are inseparably One. Therefore in His Mystical Body, the Church, Catholic Faith and Sacrament are morally inseparable. Non-Catholics and those Catholics who should not receive Holy Communion (including those Catholics married outside the Church and those in need of the Sacrament of Confession) are asked to pray for a spiritual communion with the Lord Jesus and for the unity of His Church.

RECEPTION OF THE SACRAMENTS The Sacraments of the Catholic Church are the saving activity of God effected through the ministry of His Church. It is superstition to attribute the effectiveness of sacraments to their mere external performance apart from the interior dispositions they demand of us. If the sacraments are to have their intended effects, we the recipients must be properly disposed to receive them, which ordinarily includes: 1. To have Catholic Faith and be in full communion

with the Catholic Church, and 2. For all except Baptism and Confession, to be in the

state of sanctifying Grace, i.e., free of the guilt of serious (mortal) sin which has not been previously reconciled via sacramental absolution in integral confession to a priest. This is a most serious requirement, for one who receives the Eucharist (or any other sacrament of the living) “in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the Body and Blood of the Lord.” cf. 1 Cor 11:27-29; CCC n. 1385

NEW PARISHIONERS

Welcome! If you attend here regularly, please register. Reg-istration forms are available in the church foyer or parish of-fice. To avoid problems or misunderstandings, especially when planning baptisms, marriages, requesting sponsorship forms for baptisms or confirmation, or for other special requests, be sure that you are registered and are an active member.

Active Membership is determined by the following criteria: 1. Being properly registered for a sufficient period of time

(see below). 2. Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of

Obligation. 3. Use of our envelope system (even if you are not able to

contribute) as this allows us to identify your active attendance, and also to provide contribution statements for IRS tax purposes. There are many ways to

contribute to the parish other than financially by giving of your time and talents. There are many ministries and ac-tivities available, one or more of which may appeal to you.

ADULT BAPTISM AND THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish invites adults interested in the Catholic Christian Community to enter RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). This is a process of instruction, prayer, and experience aimed at helping adults grow in the relationship of faith. Please call the parish office for information.

RECONCILIATION

Scheduled confessions are every Saturday from 4 - 5 pm and by appointment.

♦ BAPTISM PREPARATION requires 3 months active membership plus attendance at a pre-baptismal class. Pre-registration is required. Also, 3 months active membership is required for the issuance of a sponsorship form to be a godparent for Baptism or Confirmation. ♦ MARRIAGE requires 6 months active participation plus the 6 months marriage preparation period required by the diocese.

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Saturday, May 13 5:15 Edmund Fitzgerald †

Sunday, May 14 9:00 Pro Populo 11:00 Gregg & Sally Strickland

Monday, May 15 12:10 Beth & Randall Young

Tuesday, May 16 12:10 Mary Willson †

Wednesday, May 17 12:10 Luis Loret-De-Mola

Thursday, May 18 12:10 Special Intention

Friday, May 19 12:10 Emanuel Cooper †

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Educators know that children have their particularly sensitive moments which should be exploited for learning. Adults follow the same law of nature. There are times when we are more than usually open to God’s word. Sometimes these may be a result of a happy or sad event in life, such as a wedding, birth, success or failure. At other times there is no apparent reason for them at all. One speaks of “disclosure moments”, i.e., times when we are more than usually open to some transcending reality. The New Testament Greek word for one such moment or time is “kairos,” a time of opportunity, a time for grace. Jesus said: “The kairos (time of favor or fulfillment) is at hand. Be converted and believe the Good News” (MK 1:14f) God is present to you in Christ. It is through Jesus that we have access to the Father. “Jesus told him (Thomas): ‘I am the way.’ ” It is through the same Jesus only that we can know the Father. “Jesus replied (to Philip):…‘Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.’ ” The Lord Jesus is God’s word to us. The point is that we must open up to God’s word. The Kairos” (time of favor) should be utilized. God’s grace is freely offered. But it must be accepted and used well.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26

TUESDAY: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a

WEDNESDAY: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8

THURSDAY: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11

FRIDAY: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17

SATURDAY: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21

SUNDAY: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a

The Funeral Luncheon Committee is now in need of a new Chairperson.

A big thank you to Rosie Kilton who has retired from this position.

This Ministry hosts a luncheon in our Social Hall directly after a funeral mass for the families who have

lost a loved one. Please contact the church office at 864-263-3445 if you

interested in taking over this position.

MOTHER’S DAY

St. Vincent dePaul would like to offer all our Mothers a small token of our appreciation. Please be sure to see any of our St. Vincent dePaul members to receive this momento that is an expression of our love and gratitude to each of you for your service to family, friends and church. We would also like to offer our personal thanks for your support. Happy Mother's Day!

NEEDED - Singers, Instrumentalists, and Handchime musicians!!!

Join SEAS Music Ministry today. Men, women, and young adults welcome. Tuesday rehearsals, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Please contact Kathy, 864-963-2293, kkratycz@charter.net, for more information.

Knights of Columbus Council 8182 will have a yard sale on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 7AM-2PM in the Social Hall. Breakfast items will also be for sale. Donations for the sale will be accepted on Saturday, May 20th from 8AM until 2 PM in the St. Catherine classroom, or by appointment by calling Zach Holmes at 864-275-7576.

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THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS AT SEAS

Monday, May 15 10:30-12:00 PM……………………..Women’s Bible Study in St. Bernadette Room Tuesday, May 16 9:00-10:00 AM……………..…………….SVDP in Social Hall 12:30-3:00 PM……………………Senior Bingo in Social Hall 7:00-8:30 PM………………………………Choir in Sanctuary

Wednesday, May 17 6:00-6:30 PM…………………...Children’s Choir in Sanctuary

Saturday, May 20 6:30-8:00…………………..RE Family Program in Social Hall

Sunday, May 21 After 11:00 AM Mass………………….....Baccalaureate Mass Reception in Social Hall 4:00-6:00 PM……………………………...Confirmation Class

James Childs \ Nancy Cendrowski\ Barbara Donnelly\ Frank Glover \Gene Baur\ Roger & Beverly Langley\ Michael Knight \ Ellie Rizzetta\Chris Shealy \ Dave & Christine Moylan \Kay Maluchnik \ Alan Hart \ Anthony Truhon\ Charlyn Hickey \ Joe & Joann Mattioli \ Lois Fleming \ Mike McGrady \ Isabel Rodriguez \ Max Bausback,\ Kimberley Smith, Maria Ayala all previously listed, and all parishioners in need of prayer not mentioned here.

Please also pray for those on active duty in the service of our country: Josh O’Handley, Brandon Liberator, Kyle Williams, Michael Plant, Sarah & Kenny Kingcade, Justin Simpson, Captain Anthony Rokofsky, Lance Keefe, and Lieutenant Daniel Hodge, MD.

Collection for May 7, 2017

Parish Operating Collection Budget Net 11,632.23 9092 2,540.23

This week 146 families out of 495 used their Offertory Envelopes.

We received $6.17 from 9 children and young adults.

Last week we collected $419.30 for Trinity Dome

This week’s second collection is for the

Catholic Charities

The SEAS Youth and RE Departments invite all 2017 high school and college graduates to the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, May 21st to celebrate their accomplishments. A reception will follow in the social hall sponsored by the high school youth. Please complete the form below and return it by Sunday, May 7th in order to be listed in the bulletin. Please place forms in the collection basket or the black tray in the narthex under the youth board. You may also email the information to Joan Blake at dre@seas-church.org. Name: __________________________________________

School: ____________________________________________________

Email address: _______________________________ Contact phone no.:______________________

College, Degree: _______________________________________ ( ) I will be attending the Mass ( ) I will NOT be attending the Mass

( ) My family and I will attend the reception after Mass (number of people including you) __________

Congratulations to our First Communicants

Sunday, April 30th

Emmaclaire Byrne Bianca Enache

Leilah Harrison Nevaeh Kirby

Sean McDonald Calvin McDonald

Joshua McDonald Lucie Rouvery

Isabell Puerta Sebastian Puerta

Gaulthier Saintigny Mikayla Tabares

Onyinechi Uwakwe

“If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.”

-Saint Maximilian Kolbe

THANK YOU to our Youth and Adult Choirs for their contributions to the First Communion Mass! The music was lovely!

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Youth Group (High School and Middle School) For more information regarding our youth ministry, please refer to the youth board in the narthex or contact: Shaun & Joan Blake 864-757-1727 or seasyouth2@gmail.com. May Calendar: May 20th: Youth Wrap-Up

May 21st: Graduation Mass and Reception COOKOUT and KICKBALL! The Youth Wrap-Up will be held on Saturday, May 20th at 6:30. Come join us for dinner and a game of Kickball after. We are asking parents to donate dessert. All 5th through 12th graders are invit-ed! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with the Graduation Reception in the social hall after the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, May 21st. Please contact us if you can donate food, help serve, or help clean up after.

Director of Religious Education: Joan Blake, 263-3445 Ext. 205 or dre@seas-church.org.

Thank you to all of our families from the Family Program for providing yummy dinners over the course of the year. The Family Program is changing to a Home Study Program in the fall. Families will meet with the DRE for prayer testing and to turn in work. The Home Study Program will be available for students in grades first through sixth; students enrolled in ANY sacramental prep program CANNOT use the Home Study Program.

Thank you to the First Year First Reconciliation/First Communion families for providing refreshments for the First Communion Reception on April 30th! Thank you to the Blake Family for serving our First Communi-cants and their families; thank you to the Moss and Blake families for helping clean up after the reception!

Confirmation Class will be held on Sunday, May 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Sponsors and candidates must attend.

MEET THE TEACHER VBS! We still need crew leaders and helpers for this year’s VBS! Registration and volunteer forms are available on the RE board in the narthex; please return all forms to the black tray under the youth boards (in the narthex). If you are a volunteer in ANY capacity at SEAS, you must now take the NEW VIRTUS pro-gram, entitled “Safe Haven.” The program is ALL online; your certificate should be turned in to the SEAS office. For more information, please contact Joan Blake at 864-263-3445 x 205 or dre@seas-church.org.

Religious Education Date Change for 2017/2018 The Religious Education program is moving to Sundays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm for the 2017/2018 school year. If you would like to teach, substitute teach, or be a teacher’s assistant, please volunteer! We would like to offer a K5 program in the 2017/2018 year, but we need a teacher and a teacher’s helper in the K5 room. Please contact Joan Blake at (864) 263-3445 x 205 if you would like to be part of the 2017/2018 Religious Education team!

Thank you to Amber Stansell, Caroline Blake, and Laura Blake for their efforts in making our year-end RE video! Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who helped serve and clean-up after our annual year-end RE party! We had a great time - see you next year!

Thank you to Father Cooper and all of the staff at SEAS for all of the support and assistance during the RE year!

Parents MUST accompany young children (under 12) to the restrooms in the Church and the Social Hall, for safety reasons. An older child may take the place of the parent. The “Buddy-System” works.

Before Mass begins, please take a moment to notice the nearest exit. In the event of a fire or other emergency, please proceed calmly to the exit and follow the directions of the ushers.

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The Sunday Bulletin is also on our website at www.seas-church.org

New SJCS Middle School Scholarships Available

St. Joseph’s Catholic School is offering two middle school scholarship opportunities for incoming 6th grade students covering 50% of tuition and renewable for two consecutive years. All rising 6th grade students applying for admission for the 2017-18 academic year are eligible. Applicants must compose a 250 word essay on "Why I Would Benefit from a Catholic Education" due by email to admissions@sjcatholicschool.org by May 15, 2017. Visit sjcatholicschool.org for details!

LOVED THE WEDDING. INVITE ME TO THE MARRIAGE. LOVE, GOD

“…..I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Lead your married lives “more abundantly” by partici-pating in a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekend is Jul 7-9, 2017 in Greenville, SC and Oct.13-15, 2017 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://SCMarriageMatters.org or contact us at applications@scmarriagematters.org or 803-810-9602.

DIVINE MERCY SCHOLARS ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH

“Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” ~Proverbs 22:6 Homeschooling is a journey filled with joys and challenges. Divine Mercy Scholars is a ministry designed to help families grow in holiness while bringing support and encouragement to one another. We are open to students of all ages, Pre-K through 12th grade. We are exploring possible activities for the next school year which may include academic classes, spiritually-oriented activities, service projects, field trips, socials and more depending on interests. If you are a homeschooling family or are considering homeschooling, please e-mail us at divinemercyscholars@smmcc.org.

SENIOR BINGO The Senior’s meet every Tuesday from 12:30 to 3 pm in the social hall to play Bingo and socialize.

Religious Education Date Change for 2017/2018 The Religious Education program is moving to Sundays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm for the 2017/2018 school year. If you would like to teach, substitute teach, or be a teacher’s assistant, please volunteer! We would like to offer a K5 program in the 2017/2018 year, but we need a teacher and a teacher’s helper in the K5 room. Please contact Joan Blake at (864) 263-3445 x 205 if you would like to be part of the 2017/2018 Religious Education team!

PARISHIONER NAMED ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOLAR

Congratulations to SEAS parishioner Sara Gushue, who was recently selected as the recipient of the St. Joseph’s Scholar Award. This scholarship, awarded annually to two incoming St. Joseph’s Catholic School freshmen, recognizes academic excellence. Sara, a current eighth grade student at St. Joseph’s, is the daughter of Ricardo and Ann Gushue of Simpsonville.

SPANISH TEACHER NEEDED

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL has an opening for a Spanish teacher for 2017-18 school year. The job includes teaching 3 year olds to 6th grade. The applicant should have a Bachelor degree in Spanish and/or a South Carolina teaching certificate. Please contact the school if interested at 864-271-0167 and ask for Ms. Ferguson.

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