Saint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish

(February 8, 2025) Father Charles Persing asks us, "What is our mission?... Each of us has our own mission, and because our calls from God are so unique, no one else can fulfill our call."

(February 2, 2025) Father Charles Persing describes the encounter and symbolism in the Presentation of Jesus in the temple. 

(February 2, 2025) Father Damon Tritle shares the meaning and purpose behind the details of the Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas. 

(January 25, 2025) Father Tritle reflects on the second reading today, emphasizing that God has a specific role for each one of us, and he has given us the grace to accomplish our roles.

(January 18, 2025) "Do whatever He tells you." Father Damon Tritle shares a reflection on these words of our Blessed Mother and how they encourage us to follow God's will in our lives. 

(January 12, 2025) Why would Jesus Christ desire baptism? Father Damon Tritle answers this question in his homily on this feast of the Baptism of our Lord. 

(January 12, 2025) Father Persing reminds us that sacraments are God's work, and we cannot receive any other sacraments without first receiving this holy sacrament of Baptism. 

(January 5, 2025)  On this Epiphany Sunday, Father Damon Tritle encourages us to listen for small signs of God's voice and grace in our lives. 

(January 5, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing reflects on the gifts of the Magi, and how the feast of Epiphany helps us to learn more about our relationship to Christ. 

(December 31, 2024)  On this last day of 2024 and the vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Father Charles L. Persing gives us a message of hope. 

(December 28, 2024) Father Charles Persing reminds us how we can learn from and be inspired by the example of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a holy family. 

(December 25, 2024) Father Charles Persing reflects on the word "silent" and its significance at Christmas.

(December 24, 2024) Father Damon Tritle reflects on the genealogy of Jesus and our salvation history.  

(December 22, 2024) Father Charles L. Persing suggests to us that we reflect back on this year... Have we made any difference in the lives of others like Jesus has made an impact in our lives by coming to Earth as a baby in a manager?

(December 22, 2024) Father Damon Tritle reflects upon Mary's response to her cousin Elizabeth by glorifying God. Father Tritle says this is a "blueprint" for our lives - to seek God's will, not our own. 

(December 15, 2024) Father Charles Persing uses a story to illustrate how we need to grow spiritually and give others a reason to rejoice and accept Jesus Christ into their hearts rather than just sitting around and waiting. "Let's be the transformation that he calls us to be." 

(December 8, 2024) In this week's homily, Father Charles L. Persing refers to Saint John the Baptist as our "Spiritual GPS." He is the one who calls us to "Prepare the way of the Lord" during this Advent season. 

(December 7, 2024)  2nd Sunday of Advent: Father Damon Tritle encourages us to go to confession and give alms this Advent, to make way for the Lord.

(December 1, 2024) Father Charles L. Persing reflects on Bishop Timothy Senior's visit to our parish and brings us to focus on the important aspects of Advent. 

(November 30, 2024) Bishop Timothy Senior visits our parish for the first time. He shares some details about the life of our parish patroness, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Bishop also directs us to focus on the Season of Advent by creating some quiet moments for God in this busy season of our lives.