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 ...

A recent memorandum from the diocese surprised a lot of people, including myself. Apparently, a clarification was asked for regarding the celebration of the Immaculate Conception as a holy day of obligation when December 8 falls on a Sunday. For many years, we were told that in that instance, the solemnity gets transferred to Monday,

but the obligation to attend Mass that day does not. (Check your 2024 church calendars and you will see that message on December 9.) Well lo and behold, we were just informed that is not correct: both the solemnity and the obligation are transferred to Monday. Long story short... Monday, December 9, 2024 will be a holy day of obligation.

Masses celebrating our nation's patronal feast that day will be offered here at 12 noon and 7 p.m.

Speaking of Mass times, beginning December 5, our daily Mass on Thursdays will be moved to 12 noon. If you are available at lunch time on Thursdays, we hope you will join us. 

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!

OPEN INVITATION TO OUR EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR

November is the month to pray for all souls.

Visit our Lord in Adoration on Monday, December 2nd, from 12pm—1pm

 Christmas is just around the corner. Already you may be making your list and checking it twice.

Is Christ on the list? If it wasn’t for Christ there wouldn’t be a Christmas.

Why not visit our Lord on December 2nd at our Eucharistic Holy Hour from Noon to 1PM.

Truly you will put the Christ in Christmas.

See you on Monday, December 2nd.

HELP THOSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN SO HORRIBLY AFFECTED BY HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTION

Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic disaster relief agency of the Catholic Church in the United States, is currently providing support and assistance to its Diocesan Catholic Charities member agencies throughout the regions that are being impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Catholic Charities USA is accepting donations via this form to provide humanitarian relief to those in need through the good work of Catholic Charities agencies. Visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org and click on the hurricane support link.

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.