Category: Fall 2022

Welcome readers, from the Church of St. Barbara in Bastardo, Italy, to our Fall issue of the Family Seton…. continue reading »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

“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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

“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 »

Deacon Marty has a voice perfectly suited for speaking, deep, clear, and warm, inviting to listeners whether delivering a homily or speaking, as we did, on the phone. Open and kind, he often uses the phrase “I am blessed” … continue reading »

Julie Carrick, Eucharistic Revival Speaker, Author & Catholic Recording Artist, is giving our Advent Mission this year based on her newest book “Savior & Sustenance”. The new book has twelve chapters and… continue reading »

For many families, especially young families, Christmas begins with church Mass on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, celebrating the gift of the birth of Jesus. For some the anticipation by children begins… continue reading »

Throughout the history of the Catholic Church, from the time of St. Paul down through the centuries to modern times, some of the most dramatic and incredible conversions to our faith have involved men and women who… continue reading »