Our beloved Pastor is off to visit his family in Nigeria… continue reading »

Pope Francis has defined 2025 as the year of Hope. “Let’s build a world full of hope and kindness.” There are many questions that arise regarding hope. Are we hopeful for what is to come… continue reading »

I was asked by Deacon Sal to share my story with the parishioners of St. Elizabeth Seton. Rather than a traditional interview, I felt I would share with you why I have accepted the challenge… continue reading »

On December 19th, the various St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) conferences that serve daily meals at Santa Teresita in El Mirage invited Santa to their daily meal. Families… continue reading »

It was Christmas Day, and the new-fallen snow had transformed the world into a resplendent kingdom of blinding whiteness. Amidst this mystical land of winter was lovely Miss Marie… continue reading »

The Spanish-American poet, philosopher, novelist, and essayist George Santayana was known for many famous quotes. One that seems especially apropos, certainly… continue reading »

Did you start the year with a list of New Year’s Resolutions?  If so, you are among the millions who continue a tradition that can be traced back over 4000 years… continue reading »

The Feast of All Saints and November’s First Friday aligned perfectly in this year of Eucharistic Revival to provide a unique spiritual experience for our parishioners… continue reading »

In his homily for the January 1st celebration of the Solemnity the Mary, the Mother of God, Fr Williams began with the word January itself, derived from the… continue reading »

We all remember the scene in Mary Poppins where Mary assures little Jane and Michael that “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!” And then again, Julie Andrews as… continue reading »

What do you get when you combine 30 choir members, six instrumentalists, and two young angels? The answer is: The St. Elizabeth Seton Advent/Christmas Cantata… continue reading »

The Fall Bazaar has quickly become a holiday fun and social tradition at St. Elizabeth Seton (SES) for the past 47 years. This year’s bazaar was sponsored by the… continue reading »

The story of St. Margaret Clitherow is a story that touched me in a way no other has. It wasn’t just about her bravery during the hideous, horrific way she was tortured… continue reading »

With the holidays over and the winter approaching, those additional pounds have begun to show. Who could not partake in those delicious homemade cookies, cakes, and… continue reading »

It has been five years since the Sounds of the Southwest Singers appeared at our parish. There was this little thing called a pandemic that through most everything off… continue reading »

Beginning on Thursday, October 24th the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Madonna #2067, hosted their annual yard sale.  It lasted for three days and was held at… continue reading »

Ruin and destruction come in many forms. It was these various meanings that gave birth to the penitent being seen laying in ashes or sprinkling themselves with ashes. When we lose all hope… continue reading »

The 2nd annual Seton Classic Trifecta was held on September 28, 2024, which was the hottest day ever recorded for September in Phoenix, Arizona. Yet, the show still went on … continue reading »