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 ...
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross that we celebrate this Sunday honors the cross as the instrument of Christ’s victory over sin and death. It commemorates the discovery of the
True Cross by Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine, in the 4th century.
feast also recalls the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
For us, the cross is not merely a symbol of suffering but a sign of redemption and hope. On this day, we reflect on Christ's sacrifice and are called to embrace our own crosses with deep and abiding faith.
This is also the 50th anniversary of the canonization of our patroness, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton as well as the 5th anniversary of the installation of Bishop Malesic for the Diocese of Cleveland. So indeed there is much to celebrate today, and it is all rooted in the cross of Christ.
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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Venezuelan dinner raffle to win an authentic Venezuelan dinner for EIGHT,
prepared by our Cantor, Francisco Saez, on a day of your choice.
Winner of the Venezuelan Dinner Raffle is:
STEVE FRANK
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Fall is 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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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.”
Rosary Rally
Please join us at our annual public Rosary Rally taking place at
12 Noon Saturday, Oct. 11th.
We will meet on the front lawn near the parking lot at 11:45 rain or shine.
Bring a chair and/or appropriate clothing for inclement weather.
We will pray for the repentance and conversion of our great nation, asking God to save America
through the rosary of His Most Holy Mother.
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OPEN INVITATION TO OUR EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR
Monday, October 6th, from 12pm—1pm
“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
Do we hear our Lord calling to us? He speaks to us in silence.
Come. Listen to Him. He is waiting to see us on Monday, October 6th at 12 Noon to 1:00 PM.
Look forward to seeing Him.
SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2nd - SEAS ANNUAL FALL FEST!
Details to follow!
“A single act of love makes the soul return to life.”
St. Therese of Lisieux
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!
