Dear Friends,  The virtue of love is always puzzling, for it is at the same time a welcome word (who doesn’t want to be loved?) and challenge that is not easily taken up. To receive love is wonderful; to give love requires great sacrifice. St. Paul’s eloquent reflection on love that we hear in today’s second reading (1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13) is well known for its use at...

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PARISH UPDATE

Dear Sisters and Brothers,  “Today is holy to the Lord our God!” Ezra, the scribe, announces to the assembly in Sunday’s first reading from the prophet Nehemiah. He invites the people— and us— to be joyful in the Lord as we recognize him and receive his blessings. In the gospel, Jesus announces in the synagogue that the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, as...

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PARISH UPDATE

Dear Parishioners, Out of an abundance of caution with the impending storm forecasted tomorrow afternoon, I am CANCELING the Sunday 5:30pm Mass. If you are out and about tomorrow night, please be careful driving.  Regards,  Fr. Paul Dear Friends, The wedding at Cana in the Gospel of John, the first of Jesus’ miracles (John calls them “signs&rdqu...

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PARISH UPDATE

CORRECTION It has been brought to our attention that since the Anne Arundel County Council made their decision the County Health Officer, Nilesh Kalyanaraman, has issued an Order for Public Safety overriding the decision and reinstating the mask mandate until January 31st, 2022.  A copy of the order can be found on the county Dept. of health website here.  With this news, it is r...

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Dear Parishioners, After a couple days of cleaning up from the snow storm, the Staff is back in the Parish Office today. Last week, Pastors received guidance from the Archdiocese related to the surging numbers of COVID cases in our region. In light of their guidance, Parish Office interactions with the public will be curtailed during the month of January. If you are requesting a Mass Card or a ...

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Due to an unexpected illness, this evening’s 5:00pm Christmas pageant has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience.  Thank you Dear Parishioners, Please be aware that an emergency indoor face mask mandate begins TOMORROW (December 31, 2021) AT 12 NOON in Anne Arundel County as part of County Executive Steuart Pittman’s declaration of a state of emergen...

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Dear Seton Family, As you are aware, Kentucky was hit especially hard in a tornado outbreak earlier this month.  In particular, many towns within the Diocese of Owensboro suffered severe damage and that the Diocese is making considerable efforts to assist those affected by this natural disaster.  I am designating our Poor Boxes this weekend (January 1/2) to contribute to this effor...

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Just a reminder -   Masses on Christmas Eve are at 4pm (live-streamed on FaceBook and in the Parish Center with extra seating);  6:00pm and 9:00pm Mass on Christmas Day is at 11:00am In light on the ongoing pandemic, and due to the dramatic rise in the number of cases recently reported,we would strongly encourage EVERYONE (regardless of vaccinat...

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Important Announcement— Please monitor your heath! If you are not feeling well, have a temperature over 100 degrees, sore throat, have a persistent cough or generally not feeling well, please stay home. Please utilize the hand sanitizers when you enter the Church and/or the Parish Center. Our 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass will be live-streamed, as well as our Sunday, 9:30am Mass. &n...

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