St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Community is a welcoming and active, Roman Catholic parish serving the community of Mill Creek / Bothell, Washington. Our parish is served by the Religious Congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit under the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle. We are a diverse community of believers, guided by the Holy Spirit and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are a community that welcomes all people, inviting them into our spiritual home as we deepen our relationship with God. We are one faith family, united by our Lord and Savior,  Jesus Christ. Welcome to our faith community. I invite you to join us for liturgy and fellowship. 

"Lent summons us, and enables us, to come back to the Lord wholeheartedly and in every aspect of our life." - Pope Francis

"God is inviting you and me to break out of our routines and to renew our lives”.  -Pope Francis

On March 7, our parish hosted the Rite of Election for all prospective candidates in the diocese who wish to join our faith family.  The celebrant for this event was Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg.  These candidates are completing an RCIA process with a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, and formation.

PICTURES FROM THE EVENT MAY BE SEEN BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK.

The Parish Ministry Fair which was held last March 2 & 3 was an amazing success! The Ministry Fair allowed our faith family the opportunity to be a part of the dozens of liturgical and service ministries in our parish.  

A VIDEO OF THE MINISTRY FAIR CAN BE SEEN BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK:

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish is looking to hire a Parish Secretary. 
The Ideal Candidate:

• Is a fully initiated Catholic Christian in good standing with the Church;
• demonstrates a living faith within the Church;
• has knowledge of the Catholic Christian Tradition of doctrine and worship;
• Has pleasant and friendly personality;
• Is able to work in a team and independently;
• Has good communication skills, verbal and written;
• Is able to multitaks and work with interrumptions;
• Has knowledge of office equipment and related computer software;
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Contact Shannon Everist for an application or more information.

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Dear brothers and sisters, we are entering the Second Week of Lent, and in our Catholic tradition, we are called to continue to examine our hearts and repent of any sin that might offend Our Lord Jesus Christ. This examination of conscience is to prepare us for the glorious resurrection of Christ to be celebrated on Easter Sunday immediately after Lent.

On this second Sunday of Lent, to help us grow spiritually and so that we may have a greater understanding of how offensive sin is to God, we are reminded that our citizenship is in Heaven. It is clear that it is a continuous journey. As long as we acknowledge the merits we have freely received by the grace of God through Jesus Christ, our hearts are driven to show appreciation to the Heavenly Father through thanksgiving.

In today's second reading from the letter to the Philippians, we hear Saint Paul teach that "our citizenship is in heaven". Why is it that even though we are in this world, we do not belong to this world? Because Christ died for us so that we can be justified through Him. Through His death on the Cross as the sacrificial Lamb, we qualify to inherit the salvation that awaits all those who persevere in their living faith. Since Christ died for us, we are indebted to Him for all the gifts received from Him and for giving us the gift of salvation and eternal life in His Kingdom.

Let's reflect on the glory that our Heavenly Father has prepared for each and every one of us through His son, Jesus Christ. What reward awaits you and me according to our good works? Will one or more of us in this parish shine as bright as the brightest stars in the sky? Let us ask the Lord to bless us all with such a reward. To receive that reward, we must persevere in our obedience to the commandments of God and the Church. We must serve our brothers and sisters with humility. We must make sacrifices every day of our lives, always giving thanks to God for all that He has given us.
In today's Gospel reading, we hear that Jesus went up the mountain to pray with three apostles, Peter, John and James. While they were on the mountain, the appearance of Jesus' face changed, and his clothing became dazzling white. Then, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus. As we have heard, that event did not go unnoticed. Peter and the other two disciples were witnesses of the glory of the Lord Jesus. They witnessed, as much as it is possible to see with human eyes, the brightness that comes from the transforming glory that awaits those who will be transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.

Brothers and sisters, we do not belong to this world. Our citizenship is in heaven. How long can we continue to have a double mentality? One moment we want to die and go to Heaven; the next, we do not want to die and we want all the pleasures of the world. The Lord has been patient with us. Knowing that our citizenship is in heaven, our current goal in life must be to prepare ourselves for what awaits us. By the power of the Holy Spirit, our preparation should consist in embracing the virtues that will benefit us for all eternity. Shouldn’t we be shining in love towards all men and women instead of closing our eyes to wars, division and hatred in this world? Shouldn’t we show charity towards the poor instead of accumulating an excessive abundance of wealth that will be left behind when we leave this world? Should we not share the good news with all those we come in contact with instead of being indifferent to our faith? There is so much we can do if we are willing to accumulate credits that will apply to our heavenly reward. The eternal reward that will be granted to each one of us will be according to what we really deserve.


Walking together as brothers and sisters

We are St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.  A diverse Catholic family guided by the Holy Spirit, committed to serve others and deepen our relationship with the Heart of Jesus. 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church is served by the Religious Congregation of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit from
Christ the Priest Province under the
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle.

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