Introducing Jennifer “Jenny” Sider,
the new Director of Music for the 6:00pm Mass
Jennifer “Jenny” Sider
Jenny, a parishioner here at S.E.S, brings to this position a rich and varied musical and directing background. You may recognize her as a vocalist, cantor, and pianist in the Adult Choir or as a vocalist for a period of time with Life Teen Music Ministry. She spent 7 years at St. Dominic Parish in Bolingbrook serving in such positions as Music Teacher and Choir Director for the School and Director of Music for the Parish. Passionate about contemporary music, Jenny is excited to work with our teens and adults to continue the contemporary focus of music at the 6:00pm Mass.
June 5th — 12th, 2010
Departing Saturday, June 5 from the Naperville Metra Station on Saturday at 4:33 pm.
Returning Saturday, June 12 to the Naperville Metra Station at 11:27 am.
Going to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to help re-build and restore from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina!
Sponsored by S.E.S. Youth Ministry
Welcome to High School Ministry.
Please review all our pages with links on the left in the blue box.
Meet Mike Kuhn, Director of High School Ministry!
Mike Kuhn, Director of High School Ministry
I come from a background of 17 years of parish youth ministry and religious education. My bachelor and masters degree are in Theology. I am married to Jennifer and we have 3 children: Mary, Michael, & Elizabeth. I grew up in St. Charles, IL.
It is a blessing to be at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish.
will meet this Wednesday, November 18 from 7:30—9:00pm in the Parish Center Basement, a.k.a., the ESPM Zone.
All teens welcome!
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LIFE TEEN: Its central component, the Mass, gathers all teens of the parish and welcomes them, giving them the opportunity to experience and celebrate the Eucharist in a way geared to their age groups.
The LIFE TEEN Mass is scheduled for 6 P.M. every Sunday evening.
Mission Statement:
LIFE TEEN is an international Catholic movement that serves the Church by providing resources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ. This is accomplished through a vibrant Eucharistic spirituality and by creating widespread opportunities for teens to grow in their faith.
Life Teen Mass Ministries
Extraordinary Minister (EOM) of Communion – Confirmed teens and older are invited to participate in training to serve in this wonderful ministry. If you are interested in becoming an EOM, then please contact Mike Kuhn at 630-416-1992 ext. 225
Usher/Greeter – all teens are welcomed to participate in this Ministry of Hospitality. A training session is required. There is a lot of flexibility in scheduling for this Mass, so let us know when you can serve and we will work you into the schedule.
Lector – right now we have our maximum capacity for Lectors at Life Teen Mass, but teen Lectors are wanted and needed at all of the other Parish Masses. If you are interested in becoming a Lector, then please contact Dolores Potterton at doloresbopp@wideopenwest.com or Mike Kuhn at 630-416-1992 ext. 225
Teen Music Ministry for 6 pm Mass – Teens in grades 9 – 12, plus Adults are welcome to join. Vocalists and instrumentalists are needed. Rehearsals take place Saturday mornings during the school year and Thursday evenings during the summer. We sing every Sunday evening at 6:00pm Mass except Easter. Contact Person: Jennifer Sider (Director) at 630-346-5740 or jrsider@gmail.com for additional information..
Orientation on 10/5 or 11/2
- Extraordinary Minister of Eucharist
10th Grade and older
Orientation: Oct. 25 at 7pm
Orientations Oct 7 or 14 from 6:00—7:15pm in Room 6
Orientation on Oct 18 after 10:00am Mass
Orientation on 10/11at 3:30pm
Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5:30pm
Contact Carol Ann (Vol. Coord.) at 630-355-3663.
Call Mike Kuhn at 630-416-1992 ext. 225
Sleep in a Box Saturday at SES on October 10-11
Sign up to sleep out at SES beginning 4pm on Saturday and ending 8:30am on Sunday.
Teens & Families welcome!
SOS is a fundraiser for Bridge Communities – a ministry helping homeless people gain independent living again – and a homelessness awareness/simulation. St. Elizabeth Seton has a Transitional Housing Ministry that partners with Bridge Communities. We are currently helping two families!
Teens and families welcome! Sleep in a box (bring your own cardboard and duct tape).
For more information contact Mike Kuhn at 630-416-1992 ext. 225 or mike_kuhn@sbcglobal.net
Click for complete details and registration form
CALL MIKE AT THE RE OFFICE FOR INFO 416-1992
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 7TH
The largest component of the High School Ministry is our Confirmation Preparation.
Sacrament of Confirmation
It is a walk with our freshmen and sophomore high school teenagers toward the sacrament of Confirmation. They meet in small groups in the homes of adult facilitators on average once a month and participate in large groups at church once a month. Throughout the year they will gather for additional formation experiences as a community and will attend a retreat during each year. At the completion of the two years preparation, they will be confirmed by the bishop,which usually takes place in the January of the second year of preparation.
Throughout the year, there are also woven service opportunities and social events. They participate in service as a ministry and are invited to develop their leadership skills which will be used in the parish and community.