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As we approach National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov. 3-9), Fr. Carroll reminds us of the Church’s need for dedicated leaders—priests, deacons, and consecrated religious. Vocations are a call to a life of purpose, service, and fulfillment, even as they require sacrifices. Priests especially live as spiritual “fathers,” shepherding their communities with love. If you’re considering a vocation, Fr. Carroll encourages you to embrace any fears as a sign of God’s call. Click to read.

Sister Sandra Grieco, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who served for nearly 20 years at Saint Mark’s High School, and regularly attended Mass at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, died Oct. 26 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pa. She was 75.

Christ the Teacher Catholic School opened in 2002 as a regional elementary school serving Bear, Glasgow, Middletown, and Newark. Over 600 PreK-3 to Grade 8 boys and girls are educated annually in a bright, safe, fun-filled, creative learning environment. Students are instilled with the Catholic values of service, mercy, faith, and scholarship while learning through a balanced curriculum that includes technology, fine arts, and world language. Programs are available for students with learning differences. An Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 for interested families to learn how the school educates Saints and Scholars. The doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the program starts at 6:30 pm. Click here to register.

‘Called by Name’ initiative aims to encourage people to reach out to those who may consider vocations in Diocese of Wilmington. Click here to read more.

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a major storm. Local Catholic Charities Agencies are ready to deploy and provide life-sustaining assistance after the storm passes.

On Tuesday, October 29, the Seton St Vincent de Paul Society will be hosting an "Autumn Soup Night," with soup being served from 5pm to 6pm. A $5 suggested donation is welcomed. Click for more info.

The music department has received requests for a Children’s choir for Christmas. We have had a University student who is a music major volunteer to help with the training and coordination, so we are going to open registration for such a choir starting in mid-October. Look for registration forms in the gathering space after October 5th. Click for more info.

The Seton Parish Choir is accepting new members in time to sing for Christmas. All vocal ranges are needed, and instrumentalists are ESPECIALLY welcome! Drop in to a Tuesday evening rehearsal (right after the 6:30 pm mass) in the church to “meet the gang” and see how enjoyable singing with a group of folks can be (as well as worshipful!) Questions? Contact Pat Maley at one of these Tuesday evening rehearsals or right after the 8am mass on Sundays or leave your contact information with the Parish office.

PLEASE NOTE: On Saturday, October 5, there will be NO 4pm Mass due to the Diocesan-wide Eucharistic Congress occurring in Ocean City, MD.

Hurricane Helene made landfall as a devastating Category 4 storm, leaving widespread destruction across the Southeast. Local Catholic Charities Agencies are on the ground providing life-sustaining assistance. 100% of donations go to helping those affected by this disaster. Please give today and help restore hope.