Formed in Faith – Formed for Mission
Dear Parishioners,
As we conclude a season marked by many celebrations of faith formation and our students’ graduations from their schools, we are reminded of the importance of education, faith, and formation in the life of our parish. The transmission of the faith to the next generation remains one of our most important responsibilities.
Today, I would like to share with you a transition that has begun to take place here at Mother Seton Parish.
Mary Beth Deluzio, who has served our parish faithfully in various capacities, has submitted her resignation from her position as Director of Religious Education. We are grateful for her years of dedicated service and ask God’s blessing upon her as she begins this new chapter.
In consultation with many parishioners through our recent survey on education and faith formation, I have begun restructuring our parish faith formation office. This restructuring seeks both to build upon our strengths and to address areas where additional support is needed.
Mother Seton Parish has long been blessed by the generous service of volunteers who walk alongside our young people in faith. In particular, our sacramental preparation programs have been a great strength. Each year, many children and families participate in the two-year preparation process for First Penance and First Holy Communion, as well as the two-year preparation process for Confirmation.
To support and strengthen these efforts, I am establishing a dedicated position: Director of Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation. This role will focus on overseeing our sacramental preparation programs and supporting the many volunteers who make them possible. The link below will give more information. I would ask you to share this opportunity with those who may be qualified and interested.
At the same time, our survey revealed a growing need to strengthen other areas of parish formation and evangelization. Adults entering the Church through OCIA, parents seeking support in raising their children in the faith, youth and young adults searching for a deeper relationship with Christ, and men’s and women’s groups seeking spiritual formation all deserve focused attention and accompaniment.
For this reason, I am also establishing a second position: Director of Evangelization and Family Formation. This role will help our parish focus more intentionally on the evangelizing mission of the Church and on the ongoing formation of parishioners at every stage of life. The link below will give more information. I would ask you to share this opportunity with those who may be qualified and interested.
While the structure of our office may change, I anticipate that many familiar faces will continue to be involved in this important ministry—as staff members and volunteers—offering the same spirit of excellence, dedication, and community that has long characterized faith formation at Mother Seton Parish.
Also, I am announcing a Pastoral Associate position that will work closely with our priests, clergy, and parish office to assist with sacramental and liturgical coordination for our robust and diverse needs.
Together, these changes will help us better meet the needs of our parish today and prepare us to serve future generations of parishioners in the years ahead.
In Christ,
Fr. Kevin Regan
In 2004, a young priest, Fr. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, began his priestly ministry at the Germantown parish of Mother Seton. His warm spirit and gentle nature made him a beloved member of the parish community. Today, after many journeys, he has been appointed the tenth bishop of Wheeling-Charleston.
Mother Seton Parish is grateful for Bishop Evelio’s service to us and would like to present him with a Spiritual Bouquet of prayers and devotions offered for him by the parishioners.
Please indicate how many of the following you will offer for Bishop Evelio and his intentions:
-Masses attended
-Holy Communions offered
-Rosaries / Divine Mercy Chaplets said
-Visits to the Blessed Sacrament
Please provide your response by Thursday, June 18th.
| The Bishops Consecrate Our Nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding in 2026, the Catholic bishops of the United States have renewed their call for our country to place its trust in the Heart of Christ. During their recent plenary assembly, the bishops joined together in a solemn consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, entrusting our nation, families, communities, and Church to His merciful love.The Sacred Heart reminds us of Christ’s boundless compassion and His desire to draw all people to Himself. In a time marked by division, uncertainty, and many challenges, this consecration is an invitation to renew our faith, deepen our prayer, and seek healing and unity through Jesus Christ.As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, let us join our bishops in praying that our nation may be guided by truth, justice, charity, and respect for the dignity of every human person. Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our trust in You. Bless our nation, our families, and our parish. Fill our hearts with Your love and mercy. Guide us in the ways of peace and holiness, and help us to be faithful witnesses of Your Gospel. Amen. |
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Tras consultar a numerosos feligreses mediante la reciente Encuesta de Educación y Formación en la Fe, la Parroquia Mother Seton está reorganizando su Oficina de Formación en la Fe después de la renuncia de Mary Beth DeLuzio. El objetivo es fortalecer los ministerios existentes y responder mejor a las necesidades identificadas por la comunidad.
Dado que la preparación sacramental ha sido una de las fortalezas de la parroquia, se ha creado el puesto de Director de Formación en la Fe para Niños – Preparación Sacramental. Esta persona supervisará los programas de preparación de dos años para la Primera Reconciliación, la Primera Comunión y la Confirmación, además de apoyar a los numerosos voluntarios que colaboran en estos ministerios.
La encuesta también reveló la necesidad de fortalecer la evangelización y la formación continua de familias y adultos. Por ello, se establece el cargo de Director de Evangelización – Formación de Jóvenes y Familias. Este puesto acompañará a participantes de OCIA, padres, jóvenes, adultos jóvenes y grupos de formación espiritual.
Estas iniciativas ayudarán a servir mejor a la comunidad parroquial.
À la suite des commentaires recueillis lors du récent sondage paroissial sur l’éducation et la formation de la foi, la paroisse Mother Seton entreprend une réorganisation de son Bureau de la Formation de la Foi après la démission de Mary Beth DeLuzio. Cette réorganisation vise à consolider les forces existantes tout en répondant à de nouveaux besoins pastoraux.
La préparation sacramentelle étant l’un des grands atouts de la paroisse, un nouveau poste est créé : Directeur de la Formation de la Foi pour les Enfants – Préparation Sacramentelle. Cette personne supervisera les programmes de préparation de deux ans au Pardon, à la Première Communion et à la Confirmation, tout en soutenant les nombreux bénévoles engagés dans ces ministères.
Le sondage a également révélé le besoin de renforcer l’évangélisation et l’accompagnement spirituel des familles, des jeunes et des adultes. Un second poste à temps plein, Directeur de l’Évangélisation – Jeunesse et Formation Familiale, est donc créé afin de soutenir la mission évangélisatrice de la paroisse.
Ces changements permettront de mieux répondre aux besoins spirituels de la communauté.
Sau khi tham khảo ý kiến của giáo dân qua cuộc khảo sát gần đây về Giáo dục và Huấn luyện Đức tin, Giáo xứ Mẹ Seton đang tái cơ cấu Văn phòng Huấn luyện Đức tin sau khi bà Mary Beth DeLuzio từ chức. Mục tiêu của việc tái cơ cấu là phát huy những điểm mạnh hiện có và đáp ứng tốt hơn những nhu cầu mới của cộng đoàn.
Vì chương trình chuẩn bị lãnh nhận các bí tích luôn là một thế mạnh của giáo xứ, giáo xứ sẽ thành lập chức vụ Giám đốc Huấn luyện Đức tin cho Thiếu nhi – Chuẩn bị Bí tích. Người đảm nhận vai trò này sẽ điều hành các chương trình chuẩn bị hai năm cho Bí tích Hòa Giải, Rước Lễ Lần Đầu và Thêm Sức, đồng thời hỗ trợ các thiện nguyện viên đang phục vụ trong các chương trình này.
Ngoài ra, cuộc khảo sát cũng cho thấy nhu cầu tăng cường công tác loan báo Tin Mừng và đào tạo đức tin cho mọi lứa tuổi. Vì vậy, giáo xứ sẽ thành lập chức vụ Giám đốc Loan báo Tin Mừng – Huấn luyện Giới trẻ và Gia đình nhằm phục vụ tốt hơn nhu cầu thiêng liêng của cộng đoàn trong hiện tại và tương lai.