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We transition into the first week of ordinary time in 2022; but this publication of The Family Seton is anything but ordinary. You will find so many interesting and entertaining articles… continue reading »

Under the direction of Bishop Thomas J. Olmstead, Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, the “Chalice Apostolate”, also known as the “Vocation Chalice”, has been adopted throughout… continue reading »

“Come & See” is what Fr. Joseph McGaffin, then pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Church (2010-2016) told Andy Geerling, when Andy asked as to… continue reading »

Have you considered attending a Bible Study? What? You say you don’t have the time? You think it probably is too hard and maybe a little boring? Well, yes, it can be a little hard at times… continue reading »

Sister Mary Beverly greets me with a bright smile and invites me into a small, cozy office. She asks if there’s anything she can get, “How about a bottle of water?” Sister exudes warmth, friendliness … continue reading »

The call to serve in this ministry is one that goes beyond just the action of service but translates to the very core of bringing Jesus and our parish community together in a very special relationship…. continue reading »

You know, people often say to me: “Father, how do you make those succulent extraordinarily-delicious baby back ribs on your barbecue?” To which I reply… continue reading »

On December 12th, the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the day we dedicate to Jesus’ mother Mary, the St. Elizabeth Seton Church Choir presented Mary Remembers, a story of light and hope…. continue reading »

St. Elizabeth Seton and her church family holds a special place in my heart. I was part of the music ministry there beginning in 2010 until 2016, when I moved east to New Jersey…. continue reading »

A silent unseen blessing is Margarita Gonzalez, a service worker who has been serving our community for 32 years here at St. Elizabeth Seton…. continue reading »

Our parish was blessed with two storied and musical missions this past fall. In mid-October, Liz Owen began a journey with us in a “fresh return to Jesus.” … continue reading »

America Needs Fatima is a campaign to capture the heart and soul of America with the message of Our Lady of Fatima. This is done by the home visitation program… continue reading »

On any given day, Deacon Jim Brown might be spotted strolling along Palmeras Drive on his way to or from St. Elizabeth Seton. While walking the half-mile between his residence and the church… continue reading »

St. Elizabeth Seton has been very blessed with a growing number of people who are seeking to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Faith through the sacraments of Baptism, … continue reading »

All Souls Day is celebrated by the Catholic Church every year on November 2nd. As this falls the day after the Feast of All Saints… continue reading »

After forty days of fasting, prayer, and alms giving, we arrive at Holy Week, which culminates in the Paschal Triduum, the three days of commemorating the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ…. continue reading »

If you mention the name Bernard Nathanson in a room full of Catholics, many will probably say they never heard of him, but at least one… continue reading »

The Parish of St. Elizabeth Seton, Sun City, and the Diocese of Phoenix, mourns the loss of Deacon George Koch, 86, who passed away on… continue reading »