Archbishop Valerian Okeke of Onitsha, Nigeria, will be in the area in June for a special gala. See flyer for details of his pastoral visit to support education in his archdiocese.
Spiritual Bouquet for Bishop Evelio
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.
The Button below provides the link for you to 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
Congratulations to our newly Confirmed parishioners
Congratulations to the dozens of young people who have come close to Jesus and his Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Come Holy Spirit Come!
Welcome Sam Guevara
We are excited to have Sam Guevara, with us as our summer seminarian. Be sure to introduce yourself after Sunday Mass.
A little bit about Sam:
Seminary: St. John Paul II
Home Parish: St. Jerome, Hyattsville
I’m a huge baseball fan; I’ve been to nearly 200 games at 18 parks in my lifetime!
May Crowning
What a beautiful Mother’s Day to Crown our Heavenly Mother. Thank you to all the children who honored our Lady in such a reverent way. A special thank you to the parent volunteers and members of the Sodality of Our Lady for organizing the morning.









Congratulations on your First Holy Communion
Congratulatutions to all of our students who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 9th!
Footsteps of Freedom: Walking with Jesus in Our Time — Retreat with Meg Hunter-Kilmer
Join the Seton Shrine on Saturday, June 27th from 10am – 3pm for a dynamic day with renowned Catholic missionary and storyteller Meg Hunter-Kilmer as we explore how Scripture and the lives of the saints illuminate our own path to holiness today. Through powerful stories, deep theological insight, and Meg’s signature humor and authenticity, you’ll discover that sanctity isn’t distant or outdated — it’s fiercely relevant.
Congratulations to the Newly Baptized and Confirmed
Congratulations to Our Newly Baptized and Confirmed Catholics!
We rejoice to see the fruit of our lives of faith lived in their lives.
Faith Direct is now ParishSoft.
Welcome to ParishSOFT Giving – Let’s Get You Set Up
Your Faith Direct account is now part of ParishSOFT Giving! Be sure to bookmark your new giving portal: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/FD-424
Want to make updates to your giving? Here’s how:
· Log in using your Faith Direct credentials. If that doesn’t work, please click on forgot password and instructions will be sent to your email.
· If you had weekly giving set up, it will now process weekly (instead of monthly). You can update this anytime.
· If you need help, explore the articles below or contact support.
Helpful Resources:
If you need further assistance, contact donorsupport@parishsoft.com or call 866-507-8757.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Volunteers
Do you have a desire to share the joy of the Gospel?
Be a part of one of the most incredible, joyful and rewarding
ministries at Mother Seton Parish
We are looking for caring adults to guide our youngest
parishioners through the Sunday readings in a way that is
engaging, understandable, and fun.
As a volunteer, you will help plant the seeds of faith that can last a
lifetime.
Your Commitment is Small, but the Reward is Immense:
-Children’s Liturgy is during the 10:45 am Mass
from October to June
Each session is led by a team of two
Teaching aids and training is available
Volunteer with a friend/spouse or you can be teamed up
