St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Parable of the Wedding Feast, Jesus teaches that all who are invited to God’s banquet are to be fully open and prepared. What are some spiritual exercises you practice to remain prepared for God’s work in your life?

10/10/2026

SEAS Sunday Bulletin - October 11, 2026 📖
Click the link below to view:
https://parishesonline.com/publication-page/st-elizabeth-ann-seton-church-65807?selectedPublication=https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/02/0722/20261011B.pdf

10/10/2026

🎃 SEAS Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 30 • 6:00 PM
SEAS Pavilion & West Parking Lot
Join us for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration rooted in our Catholic faith!
🍩 Doughnut-eating contests • 🎨 Pumpkin painting • 🎲 Games
🌭 Chili & hot dogs from the SEAS Men’s Club
🍬 CANDY NEEDED: Please donate individually wrapped candy in the Gathering Area by October 28.
🚗 TRUNKS NEEDED: Decorate your trunk with a faith-filled, family-friendly theme. Prizes for the best designs!
Let’s celebrate with joy, faith, and fun as we look toward All Saints Day! ✝️

10/09/2026

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October
Abuse can take many forms—emotional, verbal, sexual, and physical. October is a time to remember victims, support survivors, and work toward ending domestic violence.
The U.S. Catholic bishops affirm that domestic violence is never acceptable and call us to respond with compassion and action.
Need Help?
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
📞 Greene County: 417-864-7233

10/09/2026

This Sunday at Mass, we will hear in the Gospel reading, "Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.” (Mt 22:9)
Maybe this is your sign to bring someone to Mass with you this weekend!
See you there.

10/08/2026

Prayer for those who have experienced the death of a child before birth.
Dear Lord,
Never before have I felt this much pain. I feel overwhelmed and devastated.
This loss is more than the end of a pregnancy, more than a change in our plans-it is the death of our child. This profound sadness seems to bring up all previous losses.
People expect us to “get on with our lives.” In so many ways, ours is an invisible tragedy. Only you, Creator God, know the deepest pain in our hearts and know the reality of our child.
Help us hold steadfast through the tears. Help us find meaning in living while facing the death of our baby. I feel disconnected from life in so many ways. Remember me, Lord, and keep me connected with you through your Son, Jesus.
Guide me, God, out of the isolation I feel. Keep me from thoughts of blame. Open me up to the grief I must experience and give me the strength to endure.
Give me courage to face the pain I see in the eyes that are a reflection of my own. Embrace me with your eternal love so that I may embrace my partner. Meld our broken hearts together in a love that can endure this tragedy-a love made complete in your love for us through our savior.
Comfort us, Lord, and show us the way to rest in your love. Console us each as individuals and as a family. Help us grow closer to one another and to you.
In Jesus’ name I pray.
Amen.

10/08/2026

The virtue of magnanimity emboldens souls to pursue great things, but protects them from seeking greatness itself. St. Joseph exhibited magnanimity in protecting Mary from shame, knowing this was the will of God.

10/07/2026

🙏 Family Adoration at SEAS

Come together as a family and spend time with Jesus!

Our monthly Family Adoration welcomes all ages—adults, teens, and children. Come as you are and experience a peaceful hour of prayer and time together with the Lord.
Guided reflection meaningful for every age
Children’s materials to help younger children participate
Time to pray, reflect, and adore Jesus
An opportunity to grow in faith and grow closer as a family

Sunday, October 11
3:00–4:00 PM
SEAS Day Chapel

Grow in faith. Be strengthened. Be together. Spend time with Jesus—and with each other.
All families are welcome!

10/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. How fitting that this feast also falls within October — the Month of the Rosary!
Want to grow in your faith? Spend this month learning about the Rosary and commit to praying one every day.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!