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Welcome to the Winter 2023 issue of the Family Seton… continue reading »

Sitting by my computer as I start to write this editorial, I listen to the song Safe Home to You, by Paul Hillebrand…. continue reading »

On Sunday, December 18, our choir presented a cantata to a full house at the church. The cantata, GO SING IT ON THE MOUNTAIN, was a highly inventive mix of storytelling… continue reading »

For the first time since 2012, the Ministry Fair was again held at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish. Before and after masses on Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, volunteers belonging to the many ministries … continue reading »

In the Summer 2022 issue of The Family Seton, Joyce Voss wrote a nice introduction to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas… continue reading »

Deacon Jeff is a rare find – he is a native Arizonan. A true calling to serve others and an unwavering faith led Deacon Jeff into ministry early on. An upbeat personality… continue reading »

When you say “Lent” – many people immediately think of ashes on their foreheads, not eating meat on Fridays, or practices like the Stations of the Cross… continue reading »

One of The Family Seton’s newest writers is Lucinda Herrick. A relatively new Catholic, she completed RCIA and came into the Church in 2013. From the age of 13, Lucinda s knew that someday she would become Catholic… continue reading »

As you sit in quiet contemplation with our Lord in the Adoration Chapel, you may have wondered about the marvelous art spanning the wall… continue reading »

Writing this article was a Spiritual adventure for me. These women who were interviewed glowed with their sharing of how “The Day” became a reality… continue reading »

The daily behind-the-scenes operations of a church is something most of us don’t normally think much about, if at all. Jeff Adams is the lead person in charge… continue reading »

The Church considers the week from Palm (Passion) Sunday through the Saturday of the Easter Vigil to be the holiest week of the year. It is during this week that… continue reading »

With Russia invading the Ukraine, we are hearing about the terrible effect of bombing and missile attacks and how they affect the residents who are suffering the attacks… continue reading »

The next time you see Frank Reskey, be sure to thank him. Frank, along with Jeff Adams and Jason Major, is a member of the dedicated maintenance crew that tends to the church and parish grounds… continue reading »

Gladyce Janky, MA has been a chaplain with Creighton University for seven years, ministering to students, faculty, and staff in professional and graduate programs… continue reading »

In his autobiography, The Pilgrim, St. Ignatius of Loyola describes himself as a man who, until the age of twenty-six, was given over to the world’s vanities… continue reading »

St. Vincent de Paul celebrated their annual Epiphany/Jubilarian Party on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The celebration began with mass in St. Elizabeth Seton Church at 4:00… continue reading »

The year 2023 is still fairly new, by November it will be fairly over. We begin each New Year with hope for a different year; with resolutions hoping for change… continue reading »

The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland, sits on the side of St. Mary’s Mountain and attracts more than 400,000 pilgrims a year… continue reading »

What is Cursillo? The word Cursillo translated from Spanish means “little course.” The Cursillo Movement in the Diocese of Phoenix is focused to help each of us grow… continue reading »

Virginia views herself as an “almost” native of Arizona- her family moved to Phoenix when she was five years old. She received a BA in Humanities from Northern Arizona University… continue reading »

My dear friend, Louise Karas from Cincinnati, is something of a culinary health food guru. She comes up with fascinating food…. continue reading »

Pictured are photos of the church in Christmas 2022. While Jane always does a lovely decorating of our Sacristy… continue reading »