A New Day
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 »
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Upon Her Rock, Mother Seton Prays with St. Mary’s Mountain
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 »
Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ!
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 »
Meet Virginia Vollmer, New Family Seton Staff Writer
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 »
Grilling with Fr. K: “Chicken Gyro Spaghetti Squash Nests”
My dear friend, Louise Karas from Cincinnati, is something of a culinary health food guru. She comes up with fascinating food…. continue reading »
Seton Shorts – Winter 2023
Pictured are photos of the church in Christmas 2022. While Jane always does a lovely decorating of our Sacristy… continue reading »
Reverend James F. Turner (Father Jim)
Our friend, Father Jim Turner, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 14, 2023. Father Jim was born and raised on Long Island, New York, the third of six children o… continue reading »
Fr. Kilian’s Message
Welcome readers, from the Church of St. Barbara in Bastardo, Italy, to our Fall issue of the Family Seton…. continue reading »
Editorial – Fall 2022
On this, the feast of All Saints, when we remember all our family and friends who have gone before us, we send out to you this issue of the Family Seton. And we celebrate … continue reading »
Spirituality of and for All Saints Day
This current issue of The Family Seton comes out on November 1st, also known as the Feast of All Saints. We celebrate all the saints known or unknown who have attained heaven. As Catholics we believe there is… continue reading »
It’s as easy as 1, 2 and 3…… A Bag filled with love, care and so much more
“It’s amazing how the world begins to change through the eyes of a cup of coffee.” Donna Favors. This quote epitomizes our St. Vincent de Paul Coffee Set Ministry… continue reading »
Ritual Reflections & Musical Musings
It seems strange to be writing about Advent and Christmas as I am right now. You see, due to publishing deadlines (even for online newsletters) we must write far enough in advance… continue reading »
Don’t Let the Pantry Go Bare…
“We believe in the intrinsic value of every person-to serve and be served.” These are the words that you first see when you visit the St. Vincent de Paul website. All of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP) services… continue reading »
Welcome Mike Wooldridge: Our New Grand Knight
When many people think of the Knights of Columbus (KOC), the first image that may come to mind may be their ceremonial dress outfits, complete with hats and swords. … continue reading »
Holy Spirit Ministry
Power of Prayer is a phrase most of us have heard. Members of the Holy Spirit Ministry take these words seriously. St Elizabeth Seton parishioners benefit from their presence among us…. continue reading »
From the Temple to their Hearts
And so it began, in the third week of July, when the heat is on in the desert, but cool inside the parish hall. There the hearts of more than 40 children were in attendance at the second annual … continue reading »
St. Francis and the First Living Crèche
The Advent and Christmas seasons are arriving soon. Time to decorate our homes and churches with trees, wreathes, and crèches. There is shopping, baking, gift-giving… continue reading »
Out of Second Retirement & Happy to Serve
Inspired by a number of family members dedicated to religious service, including a twin sister, an older brother, and an uncle, serving in the Church seems… continue reading »
Bernadette visits Arizona
Bernadette Soubirous was granted visions of the Blessed Mother near Lourdes, France in 1858. Her experiences would eventually lead to the establishment of the famous shrine, Our Lady of Lourdes. … continue reading »
Feast of Christ the King
The twentieth century didn’t come in much like a lamb. In the earliest years we had wars, countries forming, countries dissolving and the rise and fall of empires. The 20s brought us the Stock Market Crash… continue reading »
A Call to Come Home: The Ministry of Evangelization
“It is not enough simply to open the door in welcome…but we must go out through that door to seek and meet the people…beginning with those who are farthest away, with those who do not usually go to church.”… continue reading »