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Category: Spring 2022

Fr. Kilian’s Message
Spring 2022

Fr. Kilian’s Message

Wishing all the family of St. Elizabeth Seton a Blessed Easter Season, from Fr. John, Sr. Mary Beverly, all our deacons, visiting priests. And parish staff…. continue reading »

Editorial – Spring 2022
Spring 2022

Editorial – Spring 2022

Palm Sunday. This is the day that we lay branches at the feet of our savior, as He continues his road to the cross. Today all of us receive palms and pray for peace…. continue reading »

The Women’s Seton Society: More than Just Fun & Games
Spring 2022

The Women’s Seton Society: More than Just Fun & Games

Every Thursday at 9 am the Parish Hall is filled with the sound of belonging that only kindness and faith can create. … continue reading »

Catholic Women of Phoenix Conference
Spring 2022

Catholic Women of Phoenix Conference

Using a theme gleaned from words of St. Joan of Arc, “One Life is All We Have”, this all-day conference was held on the campus of Xavier College Prep in Phoenix on January 29, 2022. … continue reading »

Getting to Know Father Tom Suss
Spring 2022

Getting to Know Father Tom Suss

Father Tom greets me with a cheery “hello” upon answering his phone. He is blessed with that rare quality of having both a reassuring and assured voice that invites you into conversation…. continue reading »

Getting to Know Deacon Tom
Spring 2022

Getting to Know Deacon Tom

In 1972, while a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Scottsdale, Deacon Tom became one of the first 10 men to be ordained a deacon in the Diocese of Phoenix and “west of the Mississippi.”… continue reading »

Cooking with Fr. K, Leg of Lamb on the Barbe
Spring 2022

Cooking with Fr. K, Leg of Lamb on the Barbe

And where I come from, roast lamb is a special dish, especially at seasonal times like Holy Week and Easter. … continue reading »

St. Patrick-The Man Behind the Holiday
Spring 2022

St. Patrick-The Man Behind the Holiday

St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the most widely celebrated religious holidays of the year, with only Christmas and Easter being more eminent…. continue reading »

SVdP Holds Triple Treat Mardi Gras Event
Spring 2022

SVdP Holds Triple Treat Mardi Gras Event

Beads were a plenty on Sunday, February 27th at St. Elizabeth Seton’s celebration hall. The space was bedecked in purple, gold, and green;… continue reading »

Where There Are Needs, There Are Knights
Spring 2022

Where There Are Needs, There Are Knights

The first principle of the Knights of Columbus has always been Charity. Since their founding back in 1882, the Knights have looked for ways to positively impact… continue reading »

Michael Treitler:  Behind the Scenes, Silently Serving Our Community
Spring 2022

Michael Treitler: Behind the Scenes, Silently Serving Our Community

St. Elizabeth Seton is a wonderful parish with many great ministries serving a multitude of people. As with any other effective organization… continue reading »

Meet Carmen Rooker, A Minister of Hospitality
Spring 2022

Meet Carmen Rooker, A Minister of Hospitality

Upon first meeting Carmen Rooker, you are immediately greeted by a smile, as is befitting this person in charge of the Hospitality Ministry…. continue reading »

A Prayer Filled Heart
Spring 2022

A Prayer Filled Heart

For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love; embracing both reality and joy… continue reading »

Father Stu: Reincarnated by God
Spring 2022

Father Stu: Reincarnated by God

It’s not often when you can go to the movies and see a film that makes you leave quietly, without talking. The Passion of the Christ was one… continue reading »

Book Review: From Fire by Water, By Sohrab Ahmari
Spring 2022

Book Review: From Fire by Water, By Sohrab Ahmari

Some of the greatest stories of conversion to the Catholic faith throughout history have involved individuals… continue reading »

Book Review:  “Life is Messy” by  Matthew Kelly
Spring 2022

Book Review: “Life is Messy” by Matthew Kelly

Over the holidays the book, LIFE IS MESSY, was given out in many dioceses in the country. I received my copy from a Wisconsin church near Milwaukee while visiting… continue reading »

Fifty Wonder-filled Days
Spring 2022

Fifty Wonder-filled Days

The time of Jesus was riddled with riots, resistance and a Judea wanting to once again be free from a rule that was thrust upon them. Jesus was looked upon as the Messiah… continue reading »

Seton Shorts
Spring 2022

Seton Shorts

Dee, a parishioner at St. Elizabeth Seton for the past five years submitted her poem which graces Fr. Tom Suss’s side-bar story in this issue… continue reading »

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The Family Seton Logo
Volume 1, Number 3
Spring, 2022

The Family Seton, an e-news publication of the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Community will be published quarterly, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Interim news publications may be published as news surfaces. Submitted news, information, feature article’s, letters, photos, and other materials become the property of The Family Seton newsletter.

Publisher:
Father Kilian McCaffrey

Editor:
Deacon Sal Lema

Consulting and Copy Editor:
Lou Allocco

Parish Columnists:
Lou Allocco
Lisa Casiano
Alice Huth-Derrah
Beth Lema
Dick Milanese
Steve Raml
Virginia Vollmer
Joyce Voss

Photographer:
Alice Huth-Derrah

Correspondent Writer:
Rebecca Schlofner

Send submittals to the Editor at: editor@sesccnews.org

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