Statement from Bishop Edward Malesic on the election of Pope Leo XIV
I rejoice with the rest of the world at the announcement that the next successor of St. Peter has been named by the College of Cardinals under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Pope Leo XIV, as the Roman Pontiff, will shepherd us with love, proclaim the Gospel with fidelity, serve those most in need, and be the visible sign of our unity as believers in the Lord Jesus, risen from the dead. I pledge my prayers and support to our new Holy Father, and ask the same of the People of God in the eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland. May God give Pope Leo every gift he needs to minister to us as pastor of the Universal Church and beyond.
This good news fills me with joy and peace, and for that I give all thanks and praise to Almighty God.
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.
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!
From the Desk of Father Ed ...
Happy Mother's Day! In appreciation, the Knights of Columbus will be giving flowers to all of the moms here at SEAS after the Masses this weekend. Thank you to the Knights for their generosity and thank you to our moms for being a true blessing in our lives. This weekend we also begin our Baby Bottle drive. You are invited to take a bottle home and fill it with spare change and return it by Father's Day (June 15). The money will help pregnant mothers provide necessities for their babies.
Our Spring Raffle Fundraiser is going on now! This time it will be a 50/50 with just 50 tickets available at a time. Tickets are still just $10 each. When those 50 tickets are sold, we will draw a winner who will receive $250! We will then move on to a fresh batch of 50 new tickets and repeat. Our goal is to have four $250 winners by the end of May.
If you can, please support our fundraiser, and you might even end up winning a nice cash prize.
May 14th - Feast Day of St. Matthias
After Judas Iscariot’s death, the 11 apostles prayed, saying,
“Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry which Judas left ....” Acts (1:24)
They drew lots and chose Matthias to replace him.
Learn more at: https://catholicfaithpatronsaints.com
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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Spring and Easter are always beautiful here at SEAS!
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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The 2025 Baby Bottle Blessing Campaign
The Campaign begins on Mother’s Day and continues through Father’s Day. It’s a fun and easy way to support the essential ministry of Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, whose mission is to care for women with life-affirming services since 1986. We ask that you please:
Take a bottle home
Pray for our clients
Fill up the bottle (cash or check)
Return it to Mass by Father’s Day!
SAVE & CHANGE LIVES WITH YOUR DONTION!
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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.”
OPEN INVITATION TO OUR EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR
Monday, June 2nd from 12pm—1pm
Jesus loves us so much that He... Chose to remain with us in His glorified human body veiled in the Holy Eucharist.
How do we repay this love?
By simply visiting Him in adoration on Monday, April 7th between 12 Noon and 1:00 PM.
One hour a month… such a payment for being redeemed.
See you on Monday, June 2nd, for Holy Hour.
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
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.
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT FOR YOUR 2024 DONATIONS TO SEAS
Statements are available now. Call the office at 440-236-5095 or email elizabethcolumbia@dioceseofcleveland.org to request your statement.
We are able to mail them or e-mail them to you.
We need your current address and phone number and e-mail address if applicable.
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!
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