Dear Friends, “Gaudete” Sunday! As we approach Christmas on this Third Sunday of Advent, our hearts swell with joy because our waiting is shorter, our anticipation grows, and our preparation for this day has not been in vain. The Lord has promised that He will come, and He is fulfilling that promise. John the Baptist invites the crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers to leave ...

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Year of the Eucharist Exhibition St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church invites you to come and discover the very Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 1800 Seton Drive, Crofton, MD, 21114 In the Parish Hall December 11-19 Saturdays: 10:30am-4:00pm Sundays: 9:00am-5:00pm Weekdays: 9:30am-12:30pm & 4:00pm-7:00pm Come and discover the Euchar...

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ATTENTION—The Christmas mailing went out earlier this week. It includes our Christmas Mass Schedule, which is also included in these announcements!   Dear Friends, At this point in Advent, the Church always looks to John the Baptist to rouse our attention and focus our hope for the promised Savior. Quoting from the prophet Isaiah, he announced: “Prepare the way of the ...

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Year of the Eucharist Exhibition Come and discover the Real Presense of Christ in the Eucharist, around the world and through history. This special exhibit, featuring a first class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, is the result of his devotion and we are so excited to share it with you, While you are here, spend some time with the blessed Sacrament in quiet Adoration and explore artifacts used in...

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Dear Seton Family, Best wishes to all for a blessed and happy Thanksgiving. With the year we have had, this time to pause to remember God's blessings and give thanks together is all the more important. I hope you can join us to start the day with Mass tomorrow morning at 10:00am as together we lift our hearts to the Lord to give thanks and praise. Bring your food and drink items for a speci...

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Dear Friends, Our liturgical or Church year draws to a close this weekend when we celebrate the Kingship of Jesus. The official title of Sunday's feast, “The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe,” sounds ominous, colossal and almost like something out of a Marvel movie! In reality, we celebrate that Jesus is Lord: he has power over us. We make ourselves ...

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Dear Brothers and Sisters, As the end of the liturgical year draws near, the “signs of the times” around us already point us squarely toward Christmas, and I must confess a bit of frustration that commercial society just wants to rush the season . Looking ahead, proper planning and time for preparation are all important, as evidenced by our own holiday outreach programs and the...

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PARISH UPDATE

There are 6 holiday programs. To download or print please click here. CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS FOR KIDS 2021 WHAT: We are collecting $25 Target or Walmart gift cards to give to local parents who have signed up in the Food Pantry to buy gifts for their children under 18. Last year we helped 86 children from 27 families.  HOW TO HELP: You may either buy the gift cards yourself...

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PARISH UPDATE, Holiday Outreach

Dear Friends, In his book Man’s Search for Meaning, Dr. Viktor Frankl writes of the unspeakable horrors he witnessed as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The book is not just a record of Nazi atrocities but a testament of what Frankl learned from the courage and faith of his fellow prisoners about the meaning of this life we are given. When he was ar...

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PARISH UPDATE