We hope you will join us for Thanksgiving Mass on Thurday, November 27th at 10:00 am. This will take the place of 6:30 am and 9:00 am Mass that morning.
Bring an item from your table to be blessed at Mass.
Please note there will not be a 6:30 am Mass on Friday, November 28th.
Join us for a presentation on the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Saturday, November 22nd,
12:00 Noon
St. John Paul II Room
A VOICE CRYING OUT IN THE DESERT!
• Was St. John the Baptist a forerunner of these desert spiritual leaders?
• Who were the early Mothers and Fathers of the Deserts?
• What do these men and women have to do with us today?
• What is a white martyr?
• Who are the three most influential Desert Fathers of the time?
• How did St. Mary of Egypt end up in the Desert living as a hermit?
• What did St. Anthony the Great have to do with the Council of Nicea?
• What is St. Jerome and St. Paula most known for in copying the scriptures?
Contact Pegeve@aol.com or text 240-888-0790 to register.
Light refreshments will be served.
Calling all men for an Advent Prayer & Reflection Service sponsored by The Knights of Columbus at Mother Seton Parish Saturday, November 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Mass – Church
9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast – Parish Center
10:00 a.m. Prayer & Readings for Reflection – Church
10:15 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:45 a.m. Homily – Deacon Frank Bendel
11:15 a.m. Rosary with Guided Meditations
11:45 p.m. Benediction
12:00 p.m. Departure
See flyer for registration .
Give the Gift of Life! The Knights of Columbus has again partnered with INOVA Blood Donor Services for a Blood Drive at MSP on Sunday, November 30, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
RSVP online at https://bit.ly/MSP1130 or call 866-256-6372, with code 7489.
Donate and receive seasonal socks. Donors with a successful donation will also receive an Amazon E-gift card.
We are collecting $25-$50 food gift cards from Safeway and Giant to help families struggling this holiday season after the weekend Masses:
November 29-30
December 6-7
December 13-14
Write the amount on the gift card and place them in the poor box inside the box. Thank you for your generousity.
Join us for a Live Nativity by the Faith Formation students on December 1st at 6 PM in the church followed by fellowship in the parish center.
Join the Knights of Columbus and Young Family Ministry for our 47th Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 20th from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the Parish Center. Enjoy pancakes, juice, and photos with Santa! Every donation empowers students in the Learning for Independence Program at Roberto Clemente Middle School. RSVPs are encouraged.
Join us for Lessons and Carols on Friday, December 5th at 7:00 pm at Mother Seton Catholic Church. The service will take place in the church followed by a festive reception in the Parish Center. Come and celebrate the season of Advent. Invite a friend or a neighbor!
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:
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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
