The Tradition of novena prayers dates to early Christianity. A novena is a prayer or ritual repeated for nine consecutive days. To celebrate the 45^th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, parishioners are encouraged to pray the novena prayer. We are all encouraged to place our petitions before St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, be they prayers, hopes, intentions, both personal or parish intentions. The Adult Education Committee offers this option for prayer to renew our trust that St. Elizabeth will offer our prayers to the Father. The novena will begin on September 6 and conclude on September 14, the 45^th Anniversary of our parish. This novena prayer will unite all parishioners in prayer and deepen our faith in prayer. All parishioners will be able to participate in this novena to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.