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Parish Announcements
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West Texas Angelus
Have you seen the latest edition of the West Texas Angelus? It features a beautiful article on the Special Needs Ministry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Visit the link below to read:
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LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICES
March 14 @ 6pm - St. Mary Parish, Odessa
March 15 @ 7pm - San Miguel Arcangel, Midland
March 21 @ 6pm - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Odessa
March 24 @ 6pm - Good Shephed, Crane
March 28 @ 7pm - Our Lady of Lourdes, Andrews
March 30 @ 6pm - Holy Redeemer, Odessa
March 31 @ 6pm - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Midland
April 3 @ 6pm - St. Ann, Midland
Visit the link below for more information:
Lenten Penance Services | Diocese of San Angelo | San Angelo, Texas (sanangelodiocese.org) -
A Letter from Father Joe
LAND PURCHASE
Approximately a year ago, a long-time parishioner brought to my attention that a lot of development in our neighborhood was on the horizon. As you look around you will see that the clearing of land has already begun. The same parishioner pointed out that some land was still available for purchase just beyond the baseball diamond and suggested that we purchase the available 4 acres or risk getting land locked. I presented the project to the parish and finance councils who voted in favor of the land purchase. Before presenting the formal request to Bishop Sis for permission I asked his opinion. He is very much in favor of the purchase.
All the other parishes in the area are landlocked and their pastors said that we are in an enviable position and should not let the opportunity go by. If we get landlocked, not only will there be no room to build but we will risk encroachment by homes and whatever other development projects can come about. Looking to the future it is very advisable to purchase the land. The point now is not what we intend to build but to avoid getting landlocked. Even having a parish festival would be problematic because of noise ordinances or having to ask permission from who knows how many households.The land has been evaluated at $55,000 an acre. The Hurt family is willing to sell us the 4.36 acres at $35,000 an acre. A number of people have made pledges towards the purchase but we are still short $50,000. That is where you come in. We are asking that each family consider making a donation toward this purchase. Even $100 would help in making this possible.We will have a second collection the weekend of February 18-19 for donations to the proposed land purchase. An online giving link has also been set up on our website for those who wish to contribute online. Maps of the property showing where the proposed land is located are on display in the narthex.Father Joe
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Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
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EMAIL SCAM
Dear parishioners and friends of SEAS, it has come to our attention that fraudulent emails are being received by many of you requesting gifts cards, money, etc. be purchased for Fr. Joe Barbieri. This is a scam. Please disregard these emails and do not open any links therein. Thank you.
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Catholic Charities Needs YOUR Help!Have you ever wondered what your donations are used for at Catholic Charities Odessa? One of the most important programs we have that serve our community is the Cory Learning Center. I think we all know that a lack of basic education can prevent a community from developing at a steady rate and contributes to the struggle of those living in poverty. Education is key to getting an individual and their family out of poverty allowing them to maintain the household without assistance. Every class offered in the Cory Learning Center help to prepare an individual to become an active contributing member of our community. The Cory Learning Center provides adult students with the opportunity to succeed at home and in the workplace by removing barriers that will ensure that generational poverty can stop. Catholic Charities Cory Learning Center offers classes in GED (Online, In-Class & Spanish), Adult Basic Education, Financial Literacy, Computer Literacy, ESL, and Citizenship Test Prep. Thanks to our incredible donors, like you, that support the good works of Catholic Charities Odessa, we offer these classes free of charge to the community. Every year we have over 450 students that successfully complete these courses through the center. Our GED test prep class is recognized by the State of Texas as a GOLD Star Test Prep Center.
On behalf of the students we serve, thank you foryour continued support!
See our website ccodessa.com for more information.
Catholic Charities does not accept these items:
Furniture that is broken, stained or odorous
Items with mold
Pianos or organs
Exercise equipment
Construction materials: lumber, pipes, floors, tubs, cabinets, carpet, doors, windows, etc
Automobile parts: tires, mufflers, fenders, etc
Helmets (used) of any kind
Broken appliances
Hazardous and/or Flammable materials
Paint
Mirrors or glass without frames
Computers and computer equipment
Mattresses, box springs, and sofa sleepers
Car seats, strollers, cribs, baby beds
Toys of any kindPlease drop off your donations to Catholic Charities Odessa located at 2500 Andrews Hwy.
Due to theft and vandalism, we will no longer have a donation drop-off trailer at St. Elizabeth's.
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It has come to our attention that small groups of panhandlers have been approaching SEAS parishioners between Masses and in the narthex of the church. Unfortunately, these individuals have proven to be aggressive and have made our more vulnerable parishioners very uncomfortable by their methods. Continued handouts to these panhandlers can be a very real safety hazard for our fellow parishioners and staff. Our community has a legitimate and structured means of helping the needy such as Catholic Charities. Kindly refer panhandlers to Catholic Charities and do not succumb to their methods. If you see any suspicious activity in our parking lot, please don’t hesitate to help your fellow parishioner. Report any incidents ASAP to one of our ushers, deacons or Fr. Joe. Please stay safe and vigilant! God Bless.
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New clergy assignments to begin summer 2023
For the benefit of the people of God in West Texas, Bishop Michael J. Sis announces the following clergy assignments, effective July 1, 2023:
- Deacon Mike Elsner as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Midland
- Father Francis Onyekozuru as pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Odessa
- Father Bala Anthony Govindu as pastor of St. Stephen Parish in Midland
- Father Mamachan Joseph as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Eldorado, St. Peter Mission in Mertzon, and Immaculate Conception Mission in Knickerbocker
- Father Tony Franco as pastor of St. Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Brownwood
- Father Reggie Odima as parochial administrator of St. Charles Parish in Eden, St. Philip Benizi Mission in Eola, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in Millersview
- Father Joe Barbieri as Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of San Angelo
- Msgr. Larry Droll as rector of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart in San Angelo
- Father Rodney White as pastor of St. Ann Parish in Midland
- Father Lorenzo Hatch will begin a leave of absence
- Father Tom Barley will retire
Effective August 1, 2023, Father Kevin Lenius will begin two years of study at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, in pursuit of Licentiate of Canon Law degree.
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Live Stream
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