“I have decided to call for a day of fasting and prayer on Friday, Oct. 27,” the pope said. It will be “a day of penance to which I invite sisters and brothers of the various Christian denominations, those belonging to other religions, and all those who have at heart the cause of peace in the world, to join in as they see fit,” the Holy Father continued.
World Mission Sunday is an annual global celebration within the Catholic Church, observed on the second to last Sunday of October. This special day is dedicated to the support of the missionary work of the Church through prayer and sacrifices. Click Title for Archbishop Thompson's letter
First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion Parent/Child meeting will be held Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11:15 a.m. – 12:00p.m. at Seton Catholic High School in Room 201. This is the first of four required meetings. If you are unable to attend, please email me at vroosa@setoncatholics.org or call 765-962-3902, ext. 1004. I look forward to journeying with you and your child to Jesus this year in First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
Today our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the island of Maui. As a community of faith, we are called to come together and provide unwavering support to those who are suffering. It is in times like these that our collective love, faith, and compassion can make a tremendous difference. You are encouraged to make online financial contributions to Catholic Charities-USA: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/?form=hawaii23.
Catholic Women United is an organization open to all women of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. We have monthly meetings with a diverse array of speakers and programs. We host Days of Reflection for Advent and Lent. We raise money to provide the bread and wine for the Holy Eucharist. You will see us at the Spaghetti Supper and Lenten Fish Fries alongside the Knights of Columbus. Our first meeting is Thursday, September 7th at Little Sheba’s at 5:30 pm. We would love to have you come and see and join our wonderful group!
Four years ago Tri-County Good Samaritans became an official conference of St Vincent de Paul. During these years we have planned a path for our organization to be a unique advocate for the impoverished; not enabling them, but empowering them towards a new path. We have followed the guidance of the Holy Spirit and you have supported us beyond our wildest dreams. Thank you. We have reached the first leg of our journey in our vision to be a diverse organization serving God and community, focusing on transforming families-in-need to paths of stronger spiritual, emotional and financial lives through acts of love, compassion and mentoring. Our building is now complete and we invite you to our Open House on September 10th, from 1pm-3pm. We are located at 1000 S E St. Light snacks will be served. All are welcome. Please come visit us. See how we plan to change our community and society in the years to come by loving one another.
IMPORTANT SCAM/FRAUD ALERT!! If you receive a suspicious email or text asking for a response from Father Sengole in the form of financial assistance (cash or gift cards), please do not respond. Do not click on links or open attachments. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, its employees, and Father Sengole will never solicit help in this manner. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Closing of the office: The electricity will be turned off at the parish office on Thursday, August 10th around 11:00 a.m. in preparation for the new air conditioning unit being installed at St. Andrew Church. We will close the office at 11:00 for the remainder of the afternoon. If you have an emergency please call 765-9656956. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.
Due to paving of the Holy Family Campus parking lot on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 – Friday, July 28, 2023 Totus Tuus Teen Vacation Bible School will be moved to St. Joseph Park , St. Andrew Campus, for Wednesday and Thursday, July 26th and 27th sessions 7:30p.m – 9:30p.m. Please bring a blanket or mat to sit on and an open heart to change and inconvenience. It will be great for wherever we are God is! Sorry for any inconvenience. See you Wednesday evening at St Joseph Park ( where the Stations of the Cross are located).
Now through Friday, May 5th, North "B" Street will be repaired and repaved between 6th and 9th Streets. The parking lot gate will be closed to all traffic. DURING THIS PERIOD, the 7th Street gate will be open for ENTRY ONLY. When you LEAVE, USE the EXIT BETWEEN the playground and the church INTO 8TH STREET.