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!
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The coming of the Lord is near.
Let us await him with faithful hearts, purified minds and joyful spirits.
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From the Desk of Father Ed ...
Thank you to everyone who donated to the work of the missionaries of the Society of Divine Vocation. Your generosity will impact the lives of many through their ministry, even though we may never get to see the fruits with our own eyes.
Beginning next weekend and throughout the month of November, we will be accepting monetary donations for our annual Charlotte's Giving Tree. All the money collected will be given to families and individuals in our community who could use a little help in making the holidays a bit brighter this year. If you would like to make a donation, please use one of the Giving Tree envelopes in the lobby, or simply write "Giving Tree" on an envelope and drop it in the collection basket or at the office during business hours
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Greetings from Deacon Bob Sabol!
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen who will be beatified as a Saint on Thursday, September 24, 2026,
rose to National prominence in the 1930's through his radio programs, and in the 1950's with his television series
"Life Is Worth Living".
He said he drew his energy and insight from daily Holy Hours which he called "the hour that made my day".
It was his daily encounter with Christ Through prayer that he likened "PURE OXYGEN".
His secret was a combination of using his God given talents and persevering in prayer every day.
When was the last time I persevered in prayer...
.....I WONDER!!
Don't take it from me...take it from a Saint!!
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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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Social Concerns; Voting as a Faithful Citizen
Forming Your Conscience to Prepare for the Election While the heat of campaign season is upon us, the November election will come quickly. As Catholics, we are called to be faithful citizens and engage in elections.
Now is a good time to start preparing by first forming your conscience in accordance with Church teaching before you research candidates or issues.
The first step is living a life rooted in prayer, scripture, sacraments, and study.
Prayer: How often do I pray? How might the Lord be calling me to deepen my prayer life with Him?
Scripture: How often do I pray with or read Sacred Scripture? How might the Lord be calling me to spend more time with His Word?
Sacraments: How often do I frequent the Sacraments? How might the Lord be calling me to encounter Him more often in the Sacraments, particularly in Holy Communion and Confession?
Study: In what ways do I seek to grow in my understanding of the Catholic faith and what I profess to believe? How might the Lord be calling me to deepen my understanding of the faith, and in what ways can I do that?
9th Annual SEAS Pet Blessing
Our annual Pet Blessing on October 3rd was a barking success! See pics from the event on our PHOTOS page!
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OUR ANNUAL SEAS FALL FEST WAS A BALL!
Saturday, October 24th at Noon
Parishioners came to enjoy this free event as we celebrated fall, family, faith, and fun! there was Free Food Burgers, brats, beans, & other sides, along with drinks & desserts!
Door Prizes were awarded - Five $500 cash prizes AND Five $100 Gunselmans Steakhouse gift cards! Plus fun trivia contest and a cheese ball guessing contest!!
Once again, the Knights did the grilling and so many pitched in to help - we were all
grateful for a fun day!! CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE DAY HERE ON OUR PHOTOS PAGE!
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BIBLE STUDY
Adult Bible Study Resuming Bible Study has resumed!
All adults are welcome to join us as we continue are journey through Salvation History with Jeff Cavins.
We will be resuming the Bible Timeline with Lesson 12 The Royal Kingdom Part 2.
This is the story of King David. For those new members joining the study, we will furnish the material that will allow you to catch up on the missed videos.
We meet for one hour each week from noon to 1PM.
This study will help you read the bible with a deeper understanding.
Come Join Us!
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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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“Come And See”
Monday, November 2nd at Noon to 1PM
Did you know that there are 1,440 minutes in a day? and just 4% of that is about one hour. Why not spend at least 4% of just one day in Euchatristic Adoration. We are so blessed at our Parish to have Adoration. But many parishioners don’t know about it. This month I’m inviting you to “Come And See” Jesus in our Church for one hour. Jesus gave this “Come And See” invitation to his disciples and He gives the same invitation to us. It’s my hope and prayer that your participation in this “Come And See” event will renew our love for the Eucharist as a Parish.
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ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH CELEBRATES 50 YEARS!!
Thanks to all who came to our special 50th Anniversary Mass yesterday and joined us for a fun & festive meal at the beautiful Columbia Ballroom afterwards! The food was fantastic - the memories were wonderful!Check out photos from that amazing day on our PHOTOS page or HERE!!
The Goodtime III for an evening cruise on Monday, August 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. was also blessed with gorgeous weather and a spectacular view of the ciry of Cleveland!
Go to our PHOTOS page to see parishioner's photos from the evening!
To commemorate 50 years of our wonderful Parish and it's people,
stroll through a history in pictures by going to this page...
ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH CELEBRATES 50 YEARS!
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
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Weekday Masses
Mondays (no Mass) [First Monday Holy Hour at 12:00 noon]
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
at 9:00 a.m.
Thursdays
at 12pm noon
Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
(Rosary: Wednesdays & Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Thursdays 11:30 a.m.)
Weekend Masses
Saturdays
at 4:00 p.m.
Sundays
at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
(Confessions: Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.)
Office Hours
Mondays through Friday, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
elizabethcolumbia@dioceseofcleveland.org
Calls for parish business will be returned on the following Tuesday.
If you are calling about Anointing of the Sick or to make funeral arrangements, please be sure to leave that message on Father Ed Holland’s extension.
Directions
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Do you know a parishioner who is no longer able to come to SEAS as often as they would like?
Or perhaps you are limited in participating.
We want to reach out with cards, phone calls and prayers to maintain that vital connection
with our people who we no longer see as often as we’d like.
Please contact the parish office.
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!
The Pope’s Monthly Intention - October
For mental health ministry: Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
