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.

Pastoral Exhortation

Bishop Caggiano released a Pastoral Exhortation 'Let Us Enter the Upper Room with the Lord'  this past Ash Wednesday.  Click  here to read his message of diocesan renewal and to view your invitation to meet in the Upper Room; A Place to be Fed, A Place to Listen, and A Place to Recommit to Mission.  In his message he also reflects on St. Joseph as "A Righteous Man" and invites us to partake in a diocesan consecration.  Please take a few minutes to reflect on his message as you begin your Lenten journey.

Diocesan Novena to Saint Joseph

On March 19th, Bishop Caggiano will consecrate the Diocese of Bridgeport to the patronage of Saint Joseph, the Patron of the Universal Church, at a Pontifical Mass at St. Augustine's Cathedral in Bridgeport at 7:00pm.  We will be offering a Mass simultaneously at St. Elizabeth Seton Church and invite everyone to attend. To prepare for the consecration, you are cordially invited to participate in a special Novena to Saint Joseph that will seek his intercession upon our diocese during this celebratory year. The Novena  will begin on Wednesday, March 10th and end on March 18th, and will take place at  7:00pm every evening via Zoom.  You will be able to access the novena through the diocesan website.  Everyone is encouraged to participate in this diocesan-wide devotion to the Patron of the Universal Church during the Year to Saint Joseph. 

Sacrament Of Reconciliation

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During the Lenten Season, confessions will be heard on Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in our Church. During Holy Week, confessions will be heard on Monday, March 29th , Tuesday, March 30th , and Wednesday, March 31st from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in our Church, and on Holy Saturday, April 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in our Church.

Stations of the Cross

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Lenten Fridays at 7:30 p.m.  Join us for special portrayals of the Stations of the Cross from different perspectives presented by various parish ministries and organizations.

March 5 -7:30 p.m. - Eucharistic Ministers of Mercy-Fr. Alphonse - Sign-up

March 12 -7:30 p.m. - Teen Stations-Fr. Prince (Confirmation Candidates via YouTube) -  Sign-up

March 19 - No Stations-Consecration of the Diocese to St. Joseph Mass - Sign-up

March 22 Week - Children's Stations -Religious Education via YouTube 

March 26 -7:30 p.m. - Readers and PAC-Fr. Alphonse -  Sign-up

April 2 -12 Noon - Parishioners-Fr. Prince - Sign-up

April 2 -7:30 p.m. - Middle School Youth Group-Fr. Prince - Sign-up

Annual Catholic Appeal

I am immensely grateful for your support last year to the Diocese of Bridgeport's 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal.  What a challenging year it was and thanks to the generosity of so many we were able to serve thousands of Fairfield County individuals and families through our ministries and programs.  Catholic Charities alone served over 1.2 million meals since the pandemic began.


This week you will receive information by mail about our 2021,  Arise Annual Catholic Appeal and how your support assists the ministries and programs our parishes cannot provide to the community on their own.  Our parish goal for 2021 is $90,500. We cannot do it without you, and I am immensely grateful for your support of works of Faith and Ministry; Education and Catechesis; and Charity and Pastoral Services the Appeal provides to all people in the Diocese of Bridgeport.   

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You can view weekly parish announcements and past Flocknotes under the Parish tab on the top of this home page. 

Mass Sign-up

Reservation links are sent out every Monday morning at 9am via Flocknote.  If you are not receiving weekly Flocknote Announcements and would like to please email or call the parish office. 
 
Lists will be printed prior to the 5pm Mass on Saturday for all weekend Masses. Please check in upon arrival.  If your name is not on the list you will have to sign in and add your contact information to the sign in sheet. 
 
The Mass sign up sheet will be on the counter alongside the Vestry. 
  1. Please remain 6 feet social distance from the parishioner in front of you. If you are arriving with your family, only one member needs to sign in, the rest may take their seats. 
  2. Take a clean pen from the canister
  3. Add your name and contact information to the sign in sheet
  4. Place the pen in the used canister for disinfecting after the mass
  5. Take your seat in the church
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.  These are trying times for everyone and we wish to keep everyone as safe and as comfortable as possible.

You may reserve your space using one of the links below.  

5 pm mass Saturday | 8am mass Sunday | 9:30 am mass Sunday | 11:30 am mass Sunday

 

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.

Parish Nurse Corner

Medical Symbol“You understand, O Lord, remember me and care for me.”  ~Jeremiah 15:15

Pills are often considered the first line of defense but with colds and flu, they will not help since antibiotics are for bacterial infections only and cold/flu germs are viral infections. Some think antibiotics help with symptoms but inappropriate use of medication only trains germs to become drug resistant. This means that when you do need the drug, it will be ineffective and you will need a more expensive, stronger drug – if one is available. Whenever you do receive a prescription, use it as directed and complete the course to be sure to kill all the bacteria in your system. Using your meds incorrectly only hurts you physically and financially.

2020 Annual Catholic Appeal

Annual Catholic AppealThe 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal is beginning. The Annual Catholic Appeal funds a broad range of essential ministries, programs and agencies that deliver pastoral care and human services where they are most needed. Every gift is an opportunity for us to come together as a family of faith to support diocesan-sponsored programs that no single parish can provide on its own.

 Click to open or download the 2020 Brochure

Video's from the Diocese website:

Click here to visit the Annual Catholic Appeal Website

 

Coffee Hour

coffee2The Parish Coffee Hour is held most Sundays following the 9:30 am Mass.

Baked goods are always welcome! There are usually 2 families who volunteer to host each Sunday. The first Sunday of the month is always hosted by the Prime Timers.If you would like to host a coffee hour please contact Mary Hynes