St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Ridgefield, CT

St. Elizabeth Seton

We are a spirit filled Catholic Community of faith-centered people dedicated to the growth of God's Kingdom, and the living of the Gospel. We proclaim the Good News of Salvation to all by living a life of faith and loving concern for all our sisters and brothers.

Women's Faith Ministry

Women’s Faith Ministry will be doing a study on Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World starting virtually Thursday morning 9/23.

Please contact Cathy Davis 203-456-6322 or Tina Schwartz 203-438-9153 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

Music Ministry

We have a new Music Director - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - 203-525-7140. Please welcome him and feel free to inquire to how you can assist with the Masses!

Dorothy Day Hospitality House Needs Help!

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The people of Dorothy Day need some help. Due to Covid restrictions the kitchen has been operating in a different way over the past year and a half. The City of Danbury purchased Motel 8 as the only homeless shelter and employed Pacific House (a non-profit, social service agency) to oversee life there.

On our 2 ^nd Sundays, we have been providing Go-bags (with sandwiches, water, chips cookies, fruit, etc.) to people at the motel, to those who stop by the kitchen door, and to 20 elderly. In addition, we’ve been giving hot meals to those who stopped at the door. Please read more...

Jubilee Celebration

prince Please Save the Date for Sunday, October 24^th. We will be celebrating Father Prince's Jubilee Ordination Anniversary at the 11:30am Mass with a reception downstairs in McKeon Hall afterwards from 1-4. All are welcome! If you would like to attend, please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 203-730-6660.

2021 Golf Outing

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Golfers, Diners, Volunteers & Donors, the St Elizabeth Seton golf outing and parish diner is September 27th @ Salem Country Club in North Salem, NY. Funds will be used to support our Religious Education program. This is a fun event open to all parishioners & friends. Fliers for sign up can be found in the back of the church and also sign up is also available on the parish web site. In addition to volunteers, donors and participants, we are in need of “wine donations” with a value of $20 or more for the wine grab. Donations can be left at the parish office.

See the flyer for details...

Signup online!

Raffle & Silent Auction

Our annual Raffle and Silent Auction is fast approaching. If you haven’t already done so, please return your Raffle Tickets for our annual drawing to take place on November 13th. This year’s prizes include $1,ooo Visa Gift Card, a $500 Shoprite Gift Card, a $300 Exxon Mobile Gift Card and a $200 Gift Card to the Prospector Theatre. If you did not receive a book of tickets or would like more raffle tickets, please call the parish office. Donations for the Silent Auction are being accepted at the Parish Office. Please bring your donations to the parish office between 9am and 1pm. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Altar Decoration

Altar FLowers Do you love flowers? Would you enjoy being part of the group that decorates our Altar from week to week and for Holy Days? If so, please reach out to Deborah Gaylord, speak to Father Prince, or call the office for more information. No experience necessary.

Outreach Committee Collection

food Our Outreach Committee continues to accept donations of non-perishable foods and canned goods. From this point on, donations will be brought to our fellow parish, The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, in Bridgeport. Thank you in advance for your continued support and generosity. Donations can be left in the bin downstairs outside of McKeon Hall, and are generally picked up after the first weekend of the month.

Parish Membership

People who attend St. Elizabeth Seton Parish are encouraged to register. Our Pastor, Rev. Joseph A. Prince would like to personally welcome you to the parish. Please call 203-438-7292 between 9am and 1pm Monday through Friday, or email the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to schedule your appointment. Preferred appointment times are Monday through Wednesday during business hours or on Saturday between 12 and 2pm. Please include your availability when emailing. Download the registration form.

Virtus

Safe Environment Requirement

In November 2020 Bishop Caggiano issued a new Safe Environment Handbook to include vulnerable adults. All volunteers in the Diocese of Bridgeport are asked to sign an updated Executive Summary acknowledging the new material even if your training is not due for renewal.

The Executive Summaries are available when you log into www.VIRTUS.org under the “Toolbox” tab. Select the correct appropriate summary (Lay Volunteer for most ministries), print, sign and date it and leave at the Parish Office. If you have difficulty accessing it online, there are printed copies available in the

Parish Office during office hours. Barbara Squires, our VIRTUS/Safe Environment Coordinator, will gladly assist you or answer any questions: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you for your faithful volunteerism and for keeping our parish compliant.

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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Scroll through this week's Flocknote for our Mass Schedule, Gospel Reflection, Announcements and more. Mass Schedule/Intentions this We ek If you are unable to join us in person you may connect to the livestream Mass via our ...

It is Time to Come Home

Please take a moment to listen to this message from Bishop Caggiano regarding the changes in current restrictions due to the pandemic and the end of the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. You may click here to review the letter from the Connecticut Catholic Conference of Bishops and here for details on how current guidelines will be implemented in our parish. All the changes will take effect next weekend beginning with the Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of Pentecost.

Live Streamed Mass

Live Stream Videos

While attendance at Mass will be limited due COVID-19, we will be live streaming Masses. These can be followed live on facebook and will be posted on this website following the livestream. All videos will be on our VIDEO page. In addition PLEASE consider continuing your weekly giving to our parish by signing up with Online Giving. It is easy to do and to manage!

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Parish Membership

If you are not already a parishioner here at St. Elizabeth Seton, we invite you to join our parish family. Anyone wishing to join the parish should complete a Parish census form which can be downloaded here... or picked up from the table in the back of the church. Then call the office to make an appointment to be personally welcomed by our Pastor, Father Joseph A. Prince. One must be an active, registered parishioner to receive an eligibility certificate to act as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. Please notify the office if you move and/or change your telephone number. If you are using the downloaded form - be sure to save it and print it out.