Welcome to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
From Fr. Ed Holland, Pastor
Elizabeth was the first native-born American citizen to be canonized a saint and was a convert to the Catholic faith.
What led her to the Church? She writes that it was first the welcome that she received from Catholics during the difficult
time of her husband’s illness and death. She was welcomed and loved by people who truly lived what their faith taught about welcoming the stranger and caring for those in need. This welcome led her more deeply into her own Christian faith and eventually helped her discover the joys and treasures of faith in the Catholic Church. Elizabeth put into practice that same welcome that she experienced and would live the rest of her life in service to others.
We pray for her intercession that we, too, might live that same spirit of welcome and service. So thank you for visiting us here at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Columbia Station, Ohio.
Please know that you are always welcome here!
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From the Desk of Father Ed ...
Your generosity for Charlotte's Giving Tree has been absolutely staggering! We ended our annual drive last Sunday and received more than triple the donations from last year, all of which will go to help local families in need.
May God bless you for your amazing kindness.
As we continue deeper into Advent, we remember that we are called not only to wait in hope, but to be instruments of hope as well. Your witness through words and actions can be powerful reminders to others that God has not forgotten them. This Sunday we light the second candle of the Advent wreath which signifies peace. We focus on preparing our hearts for Christ's arrival by reflecting on the deep peace that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, brings to the world.
This week is a time for us to seek inner peace and harmony with God and one another as we await the coming of the Lord.
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Greetings from Deacon Bob Sabol!
God gives us so many wonderful things. The joy and the challenge that each day brings.
The song of the meadowlark, the kiss of the sun, the rich satisfaction of a job well done. The beauty of nature, the wisdom of years, the blessings of friendship that brighten and cheers. The warmth of remembrance, the comfort of prayers, and the dearest of blessings His own loving care.
We celebrate these gifts and more every day at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
Join us when you are in the neighborhood. Tell them the Deacon sent you!
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We wish to welcome all visitors who are joining us for worship. For those of you from out of town we are glad to have you join us as we celebrate this feast . For those who belong to our community and have been unable to join us on a regular basis due to work, sickness or other personal challenges know that we remember you always in our prayers.
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CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
Come join us Sunday, Dec. 21st, at 1pm, as we decorate the church for Christmas.
Thank you in advance. Many hands make the work fun!
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SEAS Hope Fund
Envelopes will be available in December for the SEAS Hope Fund.
This fund will help to support the needs and ministry of our parish.
Our parishioners are very generous, and we greatly appreciate how our needs,
and those of others, are always met.
Thank you!
Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are a very challenging me of the year for everyone, especially those who are grieving.
The Catholic Cemeteries Association offers free, safe & compassionate monthly grief support meetings
in-person in 6 of their offices, visit: www.clecem.org
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Bible Study
Adult Bible Study meets every
Wednesday from Noon to 1:00 PM,
unless otherwise noted.
Bring your bible. All are welcome!
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The Christmas Season is always beautiful here at SEAS!
Please click over to our PHOTOS page and see the latest beautiful images!
If you would like to share any family pictures that you take here at the parish this year, please send them along and we will post some on our website.
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JOIN US TO PRAY THE ROSARY
Join us to pray the Rosary Wednesday and Friday at 8:30am, Thursday at 11:30 prior to morning weekday Mass.
“There is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual,
in the personal life of each one of us, our families...that cannot be solved by Rosary.”
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Visit our Lord in Adoration
on Monday, January 5th, from 12pm—1pm
Christmas is just around the corner. Already you may be checking your list and checking it twice.
Is Christ on the list? If it wasn’t for Christ there would not be a Christmas.
Visit our Lord at our Eucharistic Holy Hour from Noon to 1PM.
Truly you will put the Christ in Christmas.
See you on Monday, January 5th, 2026
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The coming of the Lord is near.
Let us await him with faithful hearts, purified minds and joyful spirits.
~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Loving Christ, Loving Others
We the Christian Community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, gather together to:
Walk with the Lord
Reach out to others
Develop spiritually
Celebrate together as a family
Directions
Pope Francis
In Memoriam 265th Successor of St. Peter
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio December 17, 1936 Elected Pope March 13, 2013
In God's Eternal Rest April 21, 2025
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
NEED TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO?
If you’ve dropped your land line, added a cell phone, or have a new email address, please call the
parish office (440-236-5095) or email us at: elizabethcolumbia@dioceseofcleveland.org.
Help us update our records. Thank you!
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
If you know of someone who is homebound and unable to attend mass that would like to receive the Eucharist at home, please contact the parish office 440-236-5095.
PLEASE NOTE: SIGN UP SHEETS ARE IN THE CHURCH LOBBY FOR ALL MASSES FOR
USHERS, LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS.
PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN UP TO SERVE AT YOUR WEEKEND MASSES.
Your service is so appreciated!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new parishioners to St Elzabeth Ann Seton Parish!
We are delighted that you have chosen to join us!
