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!
The coming of the Lord is near.
Let us await him with faithful hearts, purified minds and joyful spirits.
~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Ashes will be distributed during Masses on
February 18, at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fast & abstinence.
Fasting is obligatory for all adults from age 18 until age 59.
Fasting allows for one full meal and 2 smaller meals (which together do not equal a full meal),
with no eating between meals.
Abstinence from meat on these two days, as well as on all the Fridays of Lent,
is a lifelong obligation that begins when a person turns 14.
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Bible Study
A Lenten Video Presentation
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons from noon to 1 PM for a video presentation
by Dr. Edward Sri and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow.
Life Everlasting: Heaven, Hell, Death and Judgment
explores the teachings about what truly awaits us after this life in the world to come.
Through the lens Scripture, the Catechism, and the timeless wisdom of the church,
this study will help you uncover how these truths aren’t meant to tell us with fear but should give us great hope.
 February 25, 2026 Introduction
 March 4, 2026 Death and Judgment
 March 11. 2026 Hell
 March 18, 2026 Purgatory and Heaven
 March 25, 2026 The Second Coming
We will have the approximately 30 minute video followed by a short discussion with additional information
not included in the video but included in the study guide.
From the Desk of Father Ed ...
This weekend is our annual Catholic Charities appeal.
The goal set for our parish is just over $25,000. Our parishioners have been incredibly generous in the past
and I invite you to consider participating again this year. Your kindness will touch the lives of so many people in our diocese. How appropriate it is that we have this appeal during Valentine's Day week end this year when we traditionally express our love and care for others.
This coming Wednesday we begin the season of Lent, a time for engaging in more intentional prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It is also a me to reflect on the words we will hear as we are marked with ashes:
"Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return."
Indeed we are urged to make the best use of the me God has given us so that we might grow ever more
into the image and likeness of his Son.
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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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Statements are available now
For your 2025 contributions to SEAS.
Call the office at 440-236-5095 or email elizabethcolumbia@dioceseofcleveland.org
to request your statement. Your statement will be mailed to you or held for you to pick up.
Please make sure we have your current address and phone number.
ATTENTION SEAS PARISHIONERS:
WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!
To commemorate the joyous occasion of the 50th Anniversary of our parish we are creating a photo memorial page on our website. We would like to include recent family and individual photos as well as past photos of those gone before us. Simply forward your photos to Sara Springer at seas50thphotos@yahoo.com
If you have still photos or polaroids - just snap a picture with your phone and send them that way.
Let's make this an anniversary photo memory page that we can admire and be proud of our Parish for the next 50 years!
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All Seasons are 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
Monday, March 2nd, from 12pm—1pm
“Jesus waits with loving patience for His servants, His children; day and night
He is waiting for them.”
St. Eymard is referring to Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament. He is reminding us that we are His servants,
we are His children and He is waiting day and night for us to visit.
Why not make a visit to see Jesus for Lent by seeing Him during our Eucharistic Holy Hour on
Monday, March 2nd at 12 Noon to 1 PM here at church?
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There is no space where God is not; space does not exist apart from Him.
St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
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.
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 Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish!
We are delighted that you have chosen to join us!
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.
