Seton Eucharistic Revival

This is from Seton Parish, Pickerington.
We are continuing the parish year of the National Eucharistic Revival and have some exciting news to share! 
 
But first some bad news…recent studies have shown that only about 30% of Catholics believe in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. We know that over the recent decades many people have walked away from their faith and the largest growing population of people profess no religious beliefs. We no longer live in a Christian society and are facing a priest shortage and closure of many parishes. 
 
The Bishops from around the United States have set out on a multi-year mission called the National Eucharistic Revival to help people understand and grow in their belief that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.
 
Here at Seton Parish we are taking many steps to grow in our faith as a parish family. Our Mass attendance has been growing over the last few months! We have many young people involved in SPY events and formation at Seton Parish. Families have begun to be invited to participate in religious eduction and sacrament formation for their children. Adults and young adults are participating in discipleship formation and other faith formation programs. Our adoration chapel has people praying nearly around the clock. New Catholics are coming into the Church through our year round OCIA process! Our hospitality ministry is welcoming new parishioners to the parish each week! 
 
The Diocese of Columbus has also seen an increased in vocations over the last couple years so we know the Holy Spirit is moving in a powerful way among us but we still have much work to do!
 
WHAT’S NEXT?
We have several exciting events for the Eucharistic Revival coming up this Spring and Summer at Seton Parish!
 
WEDNESDAY ADORATION
Beginning Wednesday April 16, we will have weekly Eucharistic Exposition in the Church from 7:00 – 9:00pm. All are welcome to come pray and spend time with our Eucharistic Lord!
 
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE JUNE 24 – 30
In June, the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will travel through Columbus making a stop at Seton Parish on Wednesday June 26. See below for all 7 days of the events in Columbus. There are four routes of the pilgrimage starting on May 17 from locations across the country all processing to the National Eucharistic Congress in July. Seton Parish has been selected as one of the stops since our parish patroness also happens to be the namesake of the route. We will have a special relic of Mother Seton on display at the parish for this event. Guests from around the Diocese and beyond will join us at Seton Parish for this special day. Be sure to register to secure your spot. All are welcome to attend! 
 
SETON PARISH PILGRIMAGE EVENTS FOR JUNE 26/27
All day Eucharistic Adoration in the Church 
Mass at 6:00pm with the Perpetual Pilgrims 
Eucharistic Procession on the Parish Grounds 
Picnic Celebration at the Shelter House 
8:30 Morning Mass with the Perpetual Pilgrims
Breakfast in Herrmann Hall
Send Off to their Next Location
 
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS JULY 17 – 21
July 17 – 21, is the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Catholics from around the country will gather with their priests and Bishops to for a Five Day Celebration with well known Catholic Speakers and Musicians. There will be workshops, talks, prayer, Mass, Adoration, and Processions for all ages. This is a once in a lifetime event you won’t want to miss! Day passes, full congress passes, and family passes are available. The Diocese of Columbus will have a special Mass in Indianapolis with Bishop Fernandes on Wednesday July 17 at 3:30 to begin our time at the Congress.