Fr Williams’ Message – Fall 2024
Fr. Williams’ introduces the Fall 2024 issue of the Family Seton… continue reading »
Editorial – Fall 2024
Years ago, I served as Communications Director for the Order of Carmelite of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Province at their main offices in Darien, Illinois… continue reading »
Welcome Michelle Harvey, The Parishes’ Coordinator of Communications
Michelle Harvey is the newest member to join the St. Elizabeth Seton office staff. Hired at the end of July as the Coordinator of Communications, she comes from… continue reading »
What is a Spiritual Guide?
Welcome to the spirituality column of the Family Seton Newsletter. Beth Lema, Gladyce Janky, and I will be the main rotating contributors…. continue reading »
May I have this dance? A Waltz through time with Eleanor
There is a famous saying “With age comes wisdom”. Well, in the case of one 103-year-old Eleanor Negleman, you might get the Fox Trot … continue reading »
Hike of My Life – A Wilderness Adventure Through the Sacraments
Vacation Bible School 2024 By Joan Zombeck “I’m hanging on, for the hike of my life…,” was the captivating theme song for this year’s Wilderness … … continue reading »
“Ritual Reflections & Musical Musings”
While the “commercial world” is hitting you hard with Halloween, we in the “Church world” are looking a bit further ahead, to Advent and Christmas. We enter the season of Advent this year on… continue reading »
Chi Mangia Bene, Vive Bene…
As the olde Italian proverb goes, “He who eats well, lives well”. Indeed, the Annual Catholic Daughters of the Americas Pasta Dinner encompassed this proverb to its fullest…. continue reading »
Meet our New Writer – Luciana Ballesteros
Upon meeting 12-year-old Luciana Ballesteros, it’s hard not to be impressed by her quiet self-composure. She is petite, possesses a sweet face and shy smile, and politely… continue reading »
The Ultimate Friend
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the King of kings, so across the planet He has many houses called churches, which to me are very healing. My family and I often visit Jesus in… continue reading »
COR Men’s Prayer Group Becomes That Man is You
When Fr Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, he envisioned a group of men who could strengthen their faith through brotherhood. Today, the Knights continue… continue reading »
Blessing of the Animals Celebration at St. Elizabeth Seton
“Yes…I really do need all these cats,” proclaims one of the many cat-themed towels in my kitchen. Cats (and dogs too) have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember… continue reading »
St. Alfred the Great: A Saintly King
St. Alfred the Great, who ruled England from 871 to 899, is often hailed as one of the most remarkable figures in English history. His reign marked a period of significant achievement… continue reading »
Recipe: Food for a Hungry Soul
History and tradition tell us that In England during the Middle Ages, on the eve of All Saints Day, children and peasants called “Soulers” would make their way through the town lending their … continue reading »
Back-to-School Program
This year, 2024, our St Vincent de Paul Conference again supported a successful Back to School Program for our neighbors with school age children. Using the ServWare program… continue reading »
2nd Annual Seton Classic Trifecta a Great Success
It was the hottest day ever recorded in a September in Arizona, but as they say, “the show must go on”…and it did!… continue reading »
I Scream You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
What better way to spend a hot July afternoon than indulging in ice cream and socializing with parishioners? The annual St. Elizabeth Seton Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social occurred on… continue reading »
Book Review: “My Heart Will Triumph” by Mirjana Soldo
Mirjana Soldo’s life was typical of that of many other teenagers. Born Mirjana Dragicevic in Sarajevo, the capital city of what was then Yugoslavia, she came from a close-knit loving family and… continue reading »